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Mentioned your views on the system of the universe to Mr. Bonnycastle. He said you relied on the account of the procession of the equinoxes. Your grandson St. George Coalter is here. He has correct principles and amiable disposition. Young James Monroe (nephew of the late President) and his wife insisted on taking my daughter Maria with them to new York. George is established at Pittsylvania C. H. as lawyer. I have 24 in my class.

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Anne continues delicate and mourns for her brother. So does Mary Magill, between whom and St. George there was a deep attachment. She wears mourning for him. Court here still in session. Session of 15 days accomplishes work of 30.

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The death of my sister Fanny, killed by lightning, was brought to us at the Bridge. The terrible storm burned the socks and shoes off one of my feet. It so burned my son’s face. My Aunt Bet (Elizabeth Tucker) was the only person in the house who was not shocked by the lightning. News about other members of the family.

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Credited your account with the $500.

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Has been writing a book on religion. Convinced by wife to take up his pen. Manuscript is ready to be printed. Will not put his name on it.

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Your nephew Robert Tucker called on me. He took the boat to Baltimore at 9:00 . My wife goes to Mount Pleasant.

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Sending a large box received from Philadelphia. Probably your carriage harness. Mother has gone to Surry.

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Found a barrel of apples which I think will stand the trip to Bermuda. Could not find any cranberries. Enclosing bill of lading

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Had busy week in Chancery court which terminated last night. Evelina and daughters still gloomy. Had sent Anne and Frances away from home. Is not resigned to affliction and looks only to time and employment for some relief. Regrets father’s loss of horse and necessity of travelling by stage. Knows Polly and Cabell are still with him.

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Thank you for the liberal aid you have given my son Henry in his education. Tried to get him in West Point without success. St. George Coalter is a fine boy. He is an old time Tucker. Mention of St. George's Tucker's wildness as a boy.

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Had attacks of strangury. Lighted candle and accomplished bleeding of self after much labor and agony. Sent for physician and got relief by use of catheter. Sends love to sister (Mrs. Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker) Requests St. George not to mention attacks to friends in Bermuda.

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His religious manuscript and its ideas.

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The amount of the articles plus freight sent to Bermuda is $11.93 ¾.

Scope and Contents Letter St. George enclosed from Doctor Philip Barraud gave pleasure. His kindness would make favorable impression on feelings of nephew Robert Tucker. Heard of his arrival in New York. letter from Henry (St. George Tucker) distressing. Nathaniel Beverley [Tucker] restored to health. Sends love to sister (Mrs. Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker) and daughter Mrs. Mary Walker (Carter) Cabell.Also sends respects to Mrs. (Margaret (Lowther) Page, Mrs. Campbell, their daughters and Doctor Barraud....

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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.