Box 38
Contains 12 Results:
Edward Frith, Norfolk, to St. George Tucker, 1820 April 17
I would like to get the job of Collector of this port. Would you recommend me?
William Leigh, the Mountain, to John Randolph of Roanoke, 1820 April 17
Is sending books as he desired. Cannot find Nugent's French Dictionary, Lilly's Grammar and ? Xenophon. Others all sent. Given to Johnny a packet containing power of attorney and other papers he desired and letter written a few days ago. Hopes he takes counsel on second paper. Afraid from self's want of skill, Randolph's own views may be defeated.
Jane Boswell Tucker, Charlotte Edinburgh, to St. George Tucker, 1820 April 17
We have five children, three boys, two girls. Family news. Note added by husband Henry St. George. Tucker.
Joseph Prentis, Suffolk, to St. George Tucker, 1820 April 18
Would like to make an application for the Collector of the Port of Norfolk. Please recommend me to Mr. Monroe.
Mary Coalter Tucker, Richmond, to St. George Tucker, 1820 April 18
Husband absent. Sister McPheeter is ill, but better. Discusses her siblings. Other family member's health.
Nathaniel Beverley Tucker, Richmond, Virginia to St. George Tucker, 1820 April 18
In Richmond at last. Much delayed. After staying a day or two shall hasten to Williamsburg.
Dr. Philip Barraud, Norfolk, to St. George Tucker, 1820 April 19
Glad you are bringing with you Polly Cabell. She shall have the best chamber in the house. Letter from Bremo saying John is better. John Randolph passed here on his way home. I paid him back some kindness he conferred on me at Bizarre. I fear is mind Is not right.
Edward Frith, Norfolk, to St. George Tucker, 1820 April 22
Glad to have your reason for declining to interfere in the matter of the Collector of the Port. No one knows that I desired it so please don't repeat this.
Dr. Philip Barraud, Norfolk, to St. George Tucker, 1820 April 24
I will be disappointed if you come without Polly. My niece Judy will join in rendering her tine interesting. More water has been taken from John. Cary and his wife are going up.
Elizabeth Tucker, Bermuda to St. George Tucker, 1820 April 24
All the things you sent us were of best qualityi. Hope all of you are well now. Cousin Tudor Hinson died. Family news.
Henry St. George Tucker, Winchester, to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, 1820 April 30
Attended spring sessions of superior courts. Surprised at visit of Beverley and that quarrel with John Randolph about property brings him. Wishes property could be returned to Randolph who wants only riches, he fears. Regrets quarrel as Beverley is so devoted to him. Dabney Carr, jr. sent daughter four French playing cards.
Folder 5: Correspondence, 1820 April 17-30
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.