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Thank you for the gift last winter. Long ago visited Bermuda and became attached to Aunt Bet. My children and I live with my mother. My husband is still in France. My son, Auchmuty, is going to the Royal Academy at Woolwick. Another son, Francis Nathanael Burton is in Bombay. Henry Tod is at school near London. Juliana and Elizabeth are children.

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Received $457.50 which has been placed to your credit.

Scope and Contents Alleviated anxiety to learn that sister (Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker), benefitted by journey. St. George did not say whether continued to feel good effects of Austin's remedy. Sent him by Basset four other boxes. Recommends taking bark in port wine. Sends love to sister, Mary Walker (Carter) Cabell and regards to Joseph Cabell. Mrs. Wilson and daughters send best wishes. Self called at William Wirt's several times without seeing him or his lady. Thanks for sister's letters which returns....

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Our brother Taylor has been ill for many weeks. Old Point Comfort is all the rage this summer. People coming from N. C., Baltimore, and Philadelphia. Frank Taylor is feeding and lodging between 80 and 100 persons. The run for the upper country is declining. Otway is at Bremo.

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Thank you for your letter. Have been suffering with the toothache. The passage took ten days from Bermuda. My uncle is in Washington made it possible for me to visit my brother. We hope to visit you.

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My sister and her daughter Mary Byrd Tucker reached here week before last. Had to leave for Franklin Court the day after they arrived. Had not seen my sister in 23 years. Her daughter has dark eyes and hair. Can you come by here on your way to White Sulphur Springs.

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Glad Mrs. Tucker is better. We are all well. Have been quite busy.

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Delayed trip to Virginia. Salary doesn't equate to much. Hopes to use tobacco crop to pay debts. Grateful for check.

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I know no news of your friends. The Amblers have not written since the burning of the Penitentiary. I hope we can go to see Uncle Henry. We are well. Papa wants to add a postscript. Note added by John Coalter about debts of Nathaniel Beverley Tucker. "He wishes to sell his contingent interest in Bizarre if possible. Will try to meet Nathaniel Beverley Tucker in Staunton.

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Received the check from the Norfolk branch for $1137.39 and placed it to your credit.

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The Jack which I disappointed you in is now at hand.

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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.