Box 41
Contains 12 Results:
Nathaniel Beverley Tucker, Glenburnie, to St. George Tucker, 1825 October 3
Healing. Ordered to drink wine everyday. Asks 1/4 cask of light table wine. (Tenerif).
Richard M. Scott, Alexandria, to St. George Tucker, 1825 October 6
Have purchased for you 25 shares in the Farmer's Bank. Our trip to the Bath was beneficial. Am now supporting 12 of my young relatives. We met your son the Chancellor and his daughter at the Bath. He is good and virtuous.
Joseph C. Cabell, Tallwood, to St. George Tucker, 1825 October 8
Just arrived here when Polly came up to the door. Detained here by the riot at the University. The Board of Visitors has been sitting night and day since Sunday. Wilson Carey, Mr. Thompson (son of Philip R. Thompson) and young Mr. Eyre of the Eastern Short were expelled some others will be expelled and suspended. We will come up tomorrow.
R. P,ten to John Dixon, 1825 October 9
Writes him because has heard he is executor for John Nicholson. Has obtained a ? for him against representatives of Willis. Asks advice on subject.
John Page, Williamsburg, to St. George Tucker, Warminster, Nelson County, Virginia, 1825 October 12
Visited George Tucker at University. Mr. Saunders ill. Description of University . First appearance is low cabins, but full view is attractive. Discussion of teachers and classes: Dr. Emett's chemical lectures inferior to Dr. Roger's, Bonnycastle's lectures on natural philosophy; Mr. Key, professor of mathematics; professor of ancient languages; Mr. Campbell. If public knew both schools, William & Mary would have nothing to fear from University.
Nathaniel Beverley Tucker, Glenburnie, to St. George Tucker, 1825 October 18
Allusion to illness.
Thomas Tudor Tucker, Washington, D. C., to St. George Tucker, 1825 October 19
Enclosed letters announce death of sister Fanny (Mrs. Frances Tucker Tucker). Concern at St. George's and Dr. Philip Barraud's indispostions. Thanks for prescription St. George enclosed. Rejoices at health of sister (Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker) and daughter Mary Walker (Carter) Cabell. Endorsed by St. George Tucker concerning death of sister Fanny, September 12, 1825 and enclosure by T. T. T. of letters from her sons Henry Tucker and Richard J. Tucker. Enclosure not present.
Thomas Tudor Tucker, Washington, D. C., to St. George Tucker, 1825 October 21
Wrote yesterday enclosing letters from Bermuda announcing the death of sister Fanny (Mrs. Frances Tucker Tucker).Mrs. Sarah Dashiell Stone and Margaret Dashiell send good wishes. They leave shortly for North Carolina where Mrs. Stone's property calls for her attention. Enclosure not present.
Frances Tucker, Somerset Bridge, to St. George Tucker, 1825 October 23
My beloved and revered mother died. Rings to be sent to St. George Tucker, plain gold for himself and the one with pearls for her sister.
Richard J. Tucker, New York, to St. George Tucker, 1825 October 25
Received the letter for Richard J. Tucker, Jr. and you check for $100. Will invest the amount in rich articles and send them to R. J. Tucker, Jr.
R. Mitihell, R., Richmond, to St. George Tucker, 1825 October 26
George's Tucker's note for $3000 which you endorsed is due this day at the Bank of United States. It has been protested for non-payment.
Folder 19: Correspondence, 1825 October
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.