Writes to say father is very ill. Fainted. Is better now but weak. Hopes grandparents will visit them. Uncle John Coalter wrote climate was too unhealthy to send Elizabeth to them.

Elizabeth writes they are still at Warminster. Thanks him for $150. Large family takes much money. Is less in debt than ever before. Hopes to send St. Geroge to Princeton this fall. Fan's eyes are bad. Dandridge (baby) is skin and bones from teething.

Returned from Martinsburg. Beverley is coming to Virginia. Beverley wants $1200 from self, father and Mr. Coalter. Self has no money and can borrow none from banks. Presumes parents will not go to springs.

My brother was taken sick six days ago. It will be some weeks before he is able to travel. Am thinking of going over to White Sulphur Springs. Note added by Mary Walker (Carter) Cabell.

Your last letter I sent to Henry. He was returned home in good health. His family has been sick. Saint's master is also sick. I can't leave here before the last of the month.

Left my wife and children on Monday and came here. Enclosing the letter from Beverley. When will you get to Bush Hill. The Court of Appeals may not convene.

My sister Cornwell died after seven weeks of illness. Cary returned last night. He has been at Bremo for 3 weeks with his sick child and wife. Otway stayed to come home with them. My grandson John Hartwell is going to live at Winchester under your Henry's care to study law.

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.