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This series is currently being added to the Box/Folder List section of the finding aid. Please check back periodically for updates. This series contains the correspondence of St. George Tucker, Cynthia Beverley Tucker Washington Coleman, and Nathaniel Beverley Tucker. The series is arranged in chronological order.

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Sending letter by Mr. and Mrs. James Tucker. Received the peas. Heard by brother Tommy that your son Henry had recovered. Our sister's strength and spirits were very much impaired by her last illness. Her son Harry has been mostly unsuccessful in all pursuits. All of his property has been sold. Have had a sickly winter. Am sending my sister a set of tea china. Family news.

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Missed meeting him. Got as far as Langhorne's on my way from Lunenburg to Richmond. Still hopes he will join him in St. Louis

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I was ready to leave Richmond for Norfolk when one of my servants became ill. We believe he was poisoned by a fellow servant. Pleae excuse my non attendance. Have not received one paper from Mr. Hay.

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Rceived your note which you left at my office. Should have written before, but am waiting to get a letter from Washington. Have deposited to your credit $350.

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Superior Court in session. Self been gone five months. Likes being a congressional member but hopes he never meets on the floor one whom he can never be disposed to meet there. Col. Augustine Smith is chief teacher at the Academy. Mr. Heterick still there but too old. Dabney Carr, Holmes and self have made academy rules more strict. LIterary society been improved by addition of Frank Gilmer. Heard from George Tucker and Beverley's wife.

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Forwarded to you the letters from Bermuda. The package sent by your sister is at William Dickson of Gosport. Included copy of Tucker's letter to Dickson, 1816 May 14.

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I collected $1173.28 from rents. After deducting expenses on the wharf and Mrs. Campbell's annuity, you will receive $706.91.

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Didn't collect money for land, perishable property and tobacco unsold. Dr. Quarles rented a house for him on a tract of land. Not get away before first of June.

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I understand a vessel leaves from Norfolk soon for Bermuda. Please see that the enclosed is forwarded.

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Colds are common with us. I hear you Cary neighbors have left the dear old village. Do Madam Dunbarton's roses continue to bloom near you. My friend from Rocky Mills is planning to visit me this summer.

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The box of tea china is with me. There was no duty on it.

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Your annual subscription to the Virginia Argus came due on March 25.

Scope and Contents Learned from Henry St. George Tucker he and dear sister (Mrs. Lelia Skipwith Carter Tucker) recovered from late attacks. Accounts confirmed last by letter of Mrs. Andrews. Henry went from this place in good health. He suffered some mortifications from indiscretions of brother (John Randolph of Roanoke?) No member of either House more generally esteemed. Letter from sister Elizabeth Tucker, forwarded to him by James H. Tucker from Norfolk. Sister Franny (Mrs. Frances Tucker Tucker) much...

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Mr. J. C. Cabell requested me to send to you two barrels of fish and 113 pounds of cotton for St. George Tucker. When it arrives, please pay the skipper and inform Mr. Tucker of their arrival.

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Invitation to attend the funeral of William Marshall.

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Have no German oznabrigs but the one you saw. I may get in some later.

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By resolution of General Assembly, the President and Directions of the Literary Fund are to report a system of public education. As president self is collecting information from all possible sources. Requests Tuckers.

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The memorandum of articles to be sent to Bermuda will be filled. The vessel goes next week.

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My son is improving daily. I have not heard from Bermuda for some time. I hope my brother in Washington is well (Thomas Tudor Tucker).

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Within 170 miles of journey's end. Embarked in family boat. Horses and carriages into another two being lashed together to make a square of about 25 feet. Worked with two oars. Bought boat from Monroe of Caroline. Observed among his Negroes Mr. Coalter's Barry. Lost his life the very next day in street of Washington, being run over by a wagon. Lashed to large boat loaded with timber. Traveled 300 miles in four days. After leaving limestone, traveled 600 miles in eight days.

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We are promising a visit to Clifton next autumn. I hope we get to see you. Gouverneur is beautiful. Mrs. White of Brunswick has been with us for several days. Kidder Randolph dwells on the meekness of Jack's (John Randolph) temper.

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Hears reports of his activity in Richmond. Family has all been ill. A Mr. Braxton saw Beverley as he was descending the Ohio. He speaks of Beverley's lands as richer than their Battletown lands. Braxton is settling in St. Louis County, Mo. and bought 6000 for $3000.

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Have entered your box of china at the Custom House and delivered it to Mr. Waddey. The duty is $19.06.

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Your letters did not arrive in time to be put on the vessel for Bermuda. I could not get the articles on board either. Am sending a box left by William Dixon for you.