Scope and Contents Rejoices St. George arrived safe at Warminster and found wife Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker and daughter Mary Walker (Carter) Cabell well. For some days anxious for fate of Baltimore but relieved by favorable accounts as will see in enclosed paper. St. George's letter to Henry St. George Tucker will be forwarded today. Mrs. Wilson and daughters (Sarah and Margaret Dashiell) suffered from terror and fatigue but now a little composed. Own clothes removed by them but books and papers at office...

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On my way to Richmond. The enemy landed 10 miles from Baltimore. I heard Baltimore has fallen. I worry about dear Henry and all other brave ones.

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Baltimore is safe I hope. We shall be better prepared in ten days. We expect 1500 men from Carolina. We will be able to show 7,000 in the field. Our town is thinned in persons and property.. John Cocke has been sick. We look for the British fleet every hour.

Scope and Contents Has no doubt of Henry St. George Tucker being safe. Knows St. George will feel pleasure in enclosed handbill. .Sucesses of little navy glorious against power whose greatest pride supposed invincibility of thheirs. Naval column of marble ought to be erected to record successes of heroes on water. Sends love to sister Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker, niece Mary Walker (Carter) Cabell, etc. Mrs. Wilson and daughters (Sarah and Margaret Dashiell) send best wishes. Congress assembled and made...

Scope and Contents The papers I am sending you were received yesterday. They removed the state of suspense and anxiety. I have no doubt your son is safe. I believe there was no land engagement of the Monday evening. I expect letters from Baltimore tomorrow. You shall be informed instantly if there is anything worth commenting. If Balitmore had been taken, it would have been sacked. The fidelity of the people of that place would have brought on the vengeance of the British. I hope you never experience the...

Scope and Contents A letter from Baltimore dated the 18th says the flett and army have abandoned the place. Ross was killed and our people offered to bury him with the honors of war. The British acknowledge the loss of more than 500 killed and wounded. Our loss were 150 killed and wounded. All were from Baltimore. Your son is not mentioned. As I supposed there was but one engagement. The news from the Northeast is is satisfactory. If the New England men do their duty, Canada can be taken to the walls of Quebec...

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Have been to Camp Holly to view our military positions. I expected to leave for home today but am waiting to see what movement the enemy will take. The Governor says they have gone to Lynnhaven Bay. I hope an army will be raised for Canada. Beverley was here, but was ordered back to Petersburg.

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Needs citizen clothes as uniform is getting slazy? Wife dazzled by splendors of Richmond. Col. Burwell Inspector and self determined to wear infantry uniforms until blue cloth cheapens. Militia system is an absurd abuse. Will not see Polly (Mary Coalter) Tucker, until last of October.

Scope and Contents Ladies of family join self in thanks for sentiments in St. George's letters. Henry St. George Tucker at present with them. For several days was ill with fever. He suffers much from fever as self used to and as St. George is accustomed to suffer. Henry wrote wife (Anne Evelina Hunter Tucker) today. He sends servant home with horses to return with carriage. Rush regrets prevented by shortness of St. George's visit and unfortunate state of things from cultivating further acquaintance with his....

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Henry St. George Tucker suffered several paroxyms of fever but is recovering. Own good friends here thank St. George for his remembrance of them. Hopes by now St. George has heard of Harry's (slave) return to John Coalter. He was detained at Georgetown some days as his seat in stagecoach was taken. He proposed to self to go on foot so self gave him $2 for expenses to Winchester. Sends love to sister (Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker) and niece (Mary Walker (Carter) Cabell).

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Have you heard of all our successes on Champlain, at Pittsburg, and Erie. If we can take Durmond's army, I have no objection to an honorable peace. Am preparing to go to Richmond. I think you are right in breaking up the Corotoman plantation.

Scope and Contents Henry St. George Tucker much better. For first time he is taking bark. His wife Anne Evelina (Hunter) Tucker arrived here yesterday. Bark may produce little return of fever. St. George and llittle Mary came with mama. Mrs. Judith Randolph Randolph arrived in Georgetown last evening on way to New York to see son Tudor Randolph. Evelina and self went to see her. Ladies of this day desire self to convey kind wishes. Sends love to sister (Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker) and niece (Mary Walker...

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Heard of the death of your daughter (Frances Tucker Coater) by my brother in Washington. Messrs. Brown, Younger and Co. refused my request for my half year annuity saying they had not received any money from America.

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Have transmitted to the Bank of Virginia $1000 your dividends from the Farmers Bank. The town did not loose more than $70 or 80,000 as a result of the enemy. Sorry I did not see you when you were here.

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Has been ill but is recovering. Evelina and St. George are with him. Shall return home in a few days. When he is recruited,will join the brigade. Will remain in service until war is over if he can find direct employment. Uncle Thomas Tudor Tucker cared from him and is the best of men.

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Restoration of Henry St. George Tucker's health as speedy as could have been expected. Bark occasioned feverishness at first. He is now so much recovered that took breakfast at common table. He and Anne Evelina (Hunter) Tucker in good spirits. Ladies of family present best wishes. Mrs. Judith (Randolph) Randolph proceeded yesterday to Baltimore. Sends love to sister (Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker), Polly (Mary Walker (Carter) Cabell), etc.

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While my husband was ill Tudor (Randolph) was taken with a tremendous discharge of blood from his lungs. I called in two physicians.. He never complained.

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I have been ill with a billious attack. Henry wrote he was ill with a fever in Washington. I will be late for court. Will you inform Cabell.

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Received your letter. I am well. Canada must be made the theatre of war.

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Several of own letters must have been too late to find St. George at Warminster. Henry St. George Tucker free of complaint before left this place with wife (Anne Evelina (Hunter) Tucker) and two children. They arrived at Moss's, whence talked of proceeding to Winchester. When has opportunity requests St. George to present love to sister (Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker) and her daughter (Mary Walker (Carter) Cabell), etc. Ladies here send their regards.

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I opened your letter to my father as he is out of town. He will return tomorrow. With regard to the libel v. the French brig Venus. I am informed that the business has been settled with the Captain.

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Have not heard from you since 1812. I still cannot get the money from Brown and Younger.

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Had anticipated seeing you here. Understand why you hesitate to come. I think all will be quiet by then. John Cocke has decided to remain in actiive military life for the war. He talks of going to Canada. I will stay in your house another year if the British will let me.

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Informs him of safe arrival at home. Evelina went for self to Washington and they returned in the carriage. Still very weak.

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Sympathy in death of his daughter. Mrs. Coalter. Events in Washington and Bladenburg. General Jackson is at head of army. Mr. Skipwith is on eve of setting out for Orleans to attend Senate.