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When I applied to the Post Master for the job of carrying the mail from Here to Petersburg I thought that I had some one to help me. Now I have no one to help me. Will have to forfeit my contract.

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Received Doctor D. C. Barraud’s check for $1002.82. It will be placed to your credit.

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Went to Mrs. Broom’s to see little Parke. Gave her the bundle. The tailor has finished the coat.

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Received his reply to self’s check for last quarter’s rents. Will send receipts for dividends on stock after Mr. Vickery (?) returns and self returns from 8 or 10 days visit to Washington.

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Will be with him on January 10. Judge Brown returned home this morning. May go to Williamsburg via Baltimore and Norfolk. If weather is severe may go in gig to Fredericksburg, then the stage and then the steamboat to Jamestown. Journey must be rapid as he cannot leave his school for long.

Scope and Contents Pleasure that St. George accomplished journey without more suffering than fatigue unavoidable in infirm state of his and sister’s (Mrs. Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker) health. Glad Austin’s remedy has not lost beneficial effect. Put sister’s letter in hands of (Richard ?) Rush who promised to forward it through office of State. Delighted with (Nathaniel) Beverley (Tucker)’s letter. Amused with his medical practice. His success much greater than that of many physicians. Concludes with...

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Frances died on Friday after ten days illness though her constitution had been wasted by two severe attacks. Judge Brown, father’s neighbor, has taken much interest in family.

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Have not been able to procure the candles for you. Am sending the fresh prunes.

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The Board of Visitors met for a fortnight. Polly is now at Mr. Bruer’s. The Senate will adjourn tomorrow until January 1. Am preparing to go to Corrottoman (Corotoman). Crittenden died about a fortnight ago. The new manager will move down the last of this week. Found little Parke well and quite happy. Mr. Coalter has gone to Chatham.

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Copies a letter from James Barbour to his son in the House of Delegates saying that under the Ghent Treaty Great Britain will pay about $1,200,000 for the slaves taken by them. This is good news to you.

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Returned from Suffolk where I visited my dear child. She has a new son. Will have part of our family to eat turkey and ham on the 25th.

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Cousin Polly came to take tea with us. Received a letter from Bermuda and all is well. Henry is at the College of Hampden-Sydney. Sorry the ports of Bermuda will be shut after this month against American vessels.

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Looked throughout the borough for cheese to suit your taste. Hope you will like the kind I selected. Had all the kin nearest to us for dinner yesterday.

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Thanks for her letter. Her visit to Chatham may be delayed because of severe weather. Hears from Doctor B(rockenbough) that she is well and expected to visit them in Richmond. While self was in England had letter from her brother. Has not heard from poor Harry (Tucker) for some time.

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My wife died after my arrival at Pensacola. Have not been able to send the $100 to Norfolk which you loaned me. Received a furlough to go north in the spring.

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Received your check for $50.44. This covers your account.

Scope and Contents Received St. George’s favor covering letter from Henry (St. George Tucker) announcing death of his Frances. Second misfortune in short time must overwhelm Henry and family. Doctor (Philip) Barraud’s letter gives lively picture of his happiness. His son Cary with his lady and four (?) children here short time Rejoices at improved health of sister (Mrs. Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker). Mrs. (Sarah (Dashiell)) Stone and Miss M(argaret Dashiell) always express wishes for health of St. George and...

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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.