Scope and Contents Gratified that St. George received Austin's remedy and commenced trial. Self did not know it was painful applic ation. Grieved at sister's (Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker) indisposition. Concern at Henry St. George Tucker's attack. Mentions Mrs. Cary's death. Regrets that Mrs. (Hannah Holmes Williamson) Coalter under misfortune of losing mother. Indebted to Dr. Philip Barraud, family, Mrs. Campbell and other friends who remember self. Sorry Joseph and Mary Walker (Carter) Cabell left St....

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The enclosed abstract for witnesses needs your signature. The witnesses have been paid.

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Received your check for $200 and it is placed to your credit.

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Dr. Corbin wishes to obtain a surgeon-mate's berth in the navy. Can you assist him in getting the appointment. He attended the courses of medicine at Philadelphia. Thank you for your presents.

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Returned from Elwood on Tuesday leaving my wife in good health. Had to come here to make arrangements for my harvest. Will leave here before you come up.

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As Mr. Frith cannot possibly recover, I would like to take over your business transactions here for you. I have many leisurely moments. Including Tucker's answer, 1823 June 16.

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Mrs. Byrd is leaving us tomorrow. I plan to visit Richmond and Petersburg. I will go with Mr. Cocke on his return to procure my license. I wish to enquire into the prospects in Petersburg so I can decide between it, Winchester and Richmond. Father advises Richmond. Mr. Bassett has been with us for two days. Could you give me letters of introduction to gentlemen in Petersburg.

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Enclosing an abstract for witnesses summoned to last court. Please sign it and send it to Richmond.

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Governor Isaac Shelby of Kentucky attempted to establish certain facts in relation to the conduct of the late William Campbell in the battle of King's Moutain. These tried to tarnish his fame and take away from his reputation which he acquired in the Revolutionary War. I think the statments are untrue. Wrote Mr. Jefferson about this. Enclosing his reply. Do you know anything about his abilities?

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Thank you for your interest in my mother's tombstone (Mrs. Elizabeth Skipwith). I thank Dr. Peachy for permitting it to be put in his garden. Sorry to hear Aunt Cary is gone. General Izard presents his respects.

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I can't give you any information on the victory at Kings Mountain. I was a private citizen during the Battle of King's Mountain. I never had the pleasure of seeing Col. William Campbell. I knew him slightly at Guilford Court House copied an entry from the Journals of Congress on the Battle of Kings Mountain.

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Have been engaged in my harvest. Expect to leave tomorrow. We are well. Will leave corn and hay for your houses. Food for you. Mr. Page received your check for $100.

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Delighted that Austin's remedy afforded St. George relief. Laments sister's (Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker) present indisposition. Enclosed sent self yesterday by engraver. He did not return drawing received from Bermuda. Will send St. George copies. Will send additional boxes of Austin's remedy when finds conveyance. (Dabney?) Carr who is well acquainted with Henry St. George Tucker tells self he would have known from Winchester if unwell. (Enclosure lacking).

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Received you letter. Glad the articles arrived safely. Will attend to the business for Mr. Frith. He is quite low.

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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.