Box 38
Contains 9 Results:
Dr. Philip Barraud, Norfolk, to St. George Tucker, 1820 March 1
John is not so well as we thought. I hope to leave in a week to go and see about him. I may move him down. Note added March 4. Hope to spend tomorrow night with you.
Henry St. George Tucker to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, Virginia, 1820 March 2
Very busy before leaving Richmond. Had sore throat after arriving home. Mrs. Hunter brought Virginia home very well but all have now had cold. Had much snow. Few fair days tempted them to garden but frost came again. Found business affairs damaged by his absence.
Henry St. George Tucker, Winchester, to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, 1820 March 8
Family better. Mrs. Hunter could not be detained longer from her farm. Frost ruined the ladies' gardens. Doubts not the president will sign the compromise bill. Has long ceased to hold any good opinion of the president who has shown Virginia of her strength. President is interested only in the office. Sends regards to friends. Asks Cabell for his Blackstone.
Henry St. George Tucker, Richmond, to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, 1820 March 19
Had forced March of 3 1/2 days to Richmond from Wincester. All well at Bush Hill. Roads good from Fredericksburg on. Family sends regards.
Dr. Philip Barraud, Bremo, to St. George Tucker, 1820 March 20
We spent two days at Mr. Coalters. Reached here Thursday evening. John is very ill. He is full of water. I will take it off tomorrow. I will wait until after this to decide when to start home.
Henry St. George Tucker, Bush Hill, to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, 1820 March 27
Regrets leaving Richmond when father arrives. Came down for Court of Appeals. Are now 20 lawyers residing in the county. His business is chiefly in court of chancery and superior courts rather than in county courts. Coalter's daughter Elizabeth looks like self's mother (Frances Bland Randolph Tucker) in father's chamber. Affair of Decatur shocking, that a hero should be killed in a duel. Heard nothing from Barrauds at Bremo. John's condition incurable.
Carter B. Page, Richmond, to St. George Tucker, 1820 March 30
Enclosing a receipt from Capt. Sheed for the barrel of cider and two bags of cotton sent from Corotoman.
Henry St. George Tucker to St. George Tucker, 1820 March 30
After very rapid journey home. 57 miles in one day. Found Mary on road to recovery. Evelina well but clumsy. Self suffered with cold and had to thaw hands in cold water. Children gone to Strother Jones to spend Easter. Letter from Nathaniel Beverley Tucker on February 6 say all are well.
Folder 3: Correspondence, 1820 March
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.