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Thomas Tudor Tucker, Washington, D. C. to St. George Tucker, 1816 August 27
Item — Box 35: Series id216780, Folder: 7
Identifier: id216780
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Perused his letter with tenderness for beloved sister (Mrs. Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker. Concern for sufferings that St. George's sensibility subjects him to in distress of those dear to him. Sister to be benefitted by Polly's (Mrs. Mary Walker (Carter) Cabell company. Gratified at accounts of Nathaniel Beverley Tucker and family. No doubt of his success in new country (Missouri). St. George Tucker's anxiety about Henry St. George Tucker without cause. His wife (Mrs. Anne Evelina (Hunter)...
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1816 August 27
Thomas Tudor Tucker, Washington, D. C. to St. George Tucker, 1816 September 24
Item — Box 35: Series id216780, Folder: 8
Identifier: id216780
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His favor relieved hm from concern occasioned by enfeebled state of beloved sister (Mrs. Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker. Rejoices at great improvement in her progress. Received packet from Bermuda for friend George Tucker and brother. Nephew Richard J. Tucker informed they were powere authorizing attorney to sign on their behalf titles to sister for house at bridge. Richard anxious should be no longer delay. Urged George Tucker to return papers to be forwarded to Bermuda. Has not heard from...
Dates:
1816 September 24
Thomas Tudor Tucker, Washington, D. C. to St. George Tucker, 1816 December 29
Item — Box 35: Series id216780, Folder: 11
Identifier: id216780
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Sorry you are suffering so much. Prescribed treatment for him to follow. Glad my sister has recovered. Henry (Tucker) is well and greatly respected.
Dates:
1816 December 29
Thomas Tudor Tucker, Washington, D. C. to St. George Tucker, 1817 January 22
Item — Box 35: Series id216780, Folder: 12
Identifier: id216780
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His letter to dear unfortunate sister (Mrs. Jane Tucker) forwarded to friends Tucker and Louries at New York. To be sent on by them. Lest he be uneasy by Gales' indiscreet publicatoin, encloses note from General Armistead Mason. St. George to perceive by it and by Harry's (Henry St. George Tucker) note that latter's injusry gives no grounds of apprehension. Trusts only collar bone is hurt. Love to him and beloved sister (Mrs. Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker). Enclosure missing.
Dates:
1817 January 22
Thomas Tudor Tucker, Washington, D. C. to St. George Tucker, 1817 March 28
Item — Box 35: Series id216780, Folder: 14
Identifier: id216780
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Attentions to office never neglected in spite of violent cold. Laments St. George has so long suffered. Medical advice. Last accounts that his son (Henry St. George Tucker) left Philadelphia for Winchester. Gales issues bulletins in most unaccountable manner. No positive judgment could be formed about Henry's injury until arm liberated from bandages. Requests remembering him to sister (Mrs. Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker). Mrs. Skipwith, Mrs. Page, Mrs. Andrews, and other friends. Misses...
Dates:
1817 March 28
Bushrod Washington, Mount Vernon, to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, Virginia, 1818 March 16
Item — Box 36: Series id216780, Folder: 11
Identifier: id216780
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A friend who has been engaged in a chancery suit with the representatives of Col. George W. Fairfax is much embarrassed by the death of Col. William M. Cary, the executor. Can you inform us who Cary's executors are. Includes summary of Tucker's reply.
Dates:
1818 March 16
Bushrod Washington, Mount Vernon, to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, Virginia, 1818 July 8
Item — Box 36: Series id216780, Folder: 15
Identifier: id216780
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Thanks Tucker for his letter of March 19. It has only come to hand since I was detained in Philadelphia by a long session of the circuit court. The information concerning Col Cary's executor's was welcome. The dirge accompanying the letter is in the hands of a young lady and I have not yet seen it. Agrees with Tucker that George Washington's public papers should be published. He and the Chief Justice (John Marshall) have agreed to work on such a project but they have not yet started.
Dates:
1818 July 8
Thomas Tudor Tucker, Washington, D. C. to St. George Tucker, 1818 August 27
Item — Box 36: Series id216780, Folder: 16
Identifier: id216780
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Anquish at his account of distressing symptoms attending his complaints. Medical advice in connection with ear, cramp, strangury, and general health. To forward his letter to sister Elizabeth Tucker. Unfortunate nephew (Henry Tucker) lately in Charleston. Uneasy lest he should get into new difficulties destructive of future success. Thinks his funds should have been reserved at home until opening for again engaging in business. Requesting presenting regards to beloved sister (Mrs. Lelia...
Dates:
1818 August 27
Thomas Tudor Tucker, Washington, D. C. to St. George Tucker, 1818 September 24
Item — Box 37: Series id216780, Folder: 1
Identifier: id216780
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Rejoices to find St. George's sufferings mitigated. Delighted that sister's (Mrs. Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker) health improved. Also that daughter (Mrs. Mary Walker Carter Cabell) and Joseph Cabell well. Diagnosis of obstruction he complained of. Glad he had visit from George Tucker who had uphill business for many years. Gratifying he had agreeable accounts from friend Mrs. Page. Also that Mrs. Cary and other friend with him. Best regards to worthy Judge (John) Coalter. Mrs. Wilson...
Dates:
1818 September 24
Thomas Tudor Tucker, Washington, D. C. to St. George Tucker, 1818 December 28
Item — Box 37: Series id216780, Folder: 4
Identifier: id216780
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His bad state of health aggravates own crime of silence. Sent his letter to Nathaniel Beverley Tucker to post office. Henry St. George Tucker here for some time. He is so far recovered should scarcely perceive had been sick. Enclosed letter from sister Elizabeth Tucker to give melancholy satisfaction. Nephew Henry Tucker has been in Philadelphia. His funds evidently exhausted. Advised him to return to Bermuda. Requested friends (E. & J.) Perot to supply him with loan he requested....
Dates:
1818 December 28
Thomas Tudor Tucker, Washington, D. C. to St. George Tucker, 1819 January 16
Item — Box 37: Series id216780, Folder: 6
Identifier: id216780
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Learns by letter from Richard J. Tucker, Jr., his mother (Mrs. Frances (Tucker) Tucker, and aunt (Elizabeth Tucker) well. No mention of bill he sent in letter from sister (Mrs. Jane Tucker) although she mentions profile enclosed in some letter. Letter from nephew (Henry Tucker) at Wilmington (N. C.) Gave him leave to draw on self for $100 only. Affectionate wishes to dear sister ((Mrs. Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker). Also to daughter Mrs. Mary Walker Carter Cabell). Henry St. George Tucker...
Dates:
1819 January 16
Thomas Tudor Tucker, Washington, D. C. to St. George Tucker, 1819 April 17
Item — Box 37: Series id216780, Folder: 9
Identifier: id216780
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Wrote to Secretary of Treasury enclosing his letter. He siad it had been under consideration by Congress. His letter to Nathaniel Beverley Tucker forwarded. Concern that distressing complaints still annoy him. Would have given Dr. Eustis letter to him had known was in Williamsburg. Suggets asking his opinion on complaints. Lately sent sister Mrs. Janes Tucker's bill as usual. By last accounts from sister Elizabeth Tucker, friends in Bermuda in usual health. Henry St. George Tucker elected to...
Dates:
1819 April 17
Thomas Tudor Tucker, Washington, D. C. to St. George Tucker, 1819 June 2
Item — Box 37: Series id216780, Folder: 11
Identifier: id216780
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Wishes his favors of more cheering nature as respects his health. Laments declining state of Mrs. Skipwith. Remembrances to Mrs. Page, Dr. and Mrs. Philip Barraud, Mrs. Archibald Campbell, John Coalter and children (Frances Lelia, Elizabeth Tucker and St. George Coalter). Mrs. Wilson and Miss Margaret Dashiell offer regards. Dear sister's letter affords as much comfort as within reasonable expectations. Letter from good sister (Mrs. Jane Tucker). Her son better. Fears her constitution giving...
Dates:
1819 June 2
Thomas Tudor Tucker, Washington, D. C. to St. George Tucker, 1819 August 25
Item — Box 37: Series id216780, Folder: 13
Identifier: id216780
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Last letter filled heart with anguish. Undeserved miseries of life convincing evidences of future state of existence. God's attributes desirable qualities exalted to infinity. Letter from sister afforded more satisfaction than usual. Infant playfulness of Betsy's children and cousins diverts minds of sisters from grief. Harry's (Tucker) misfortunes still hang heavy. Letter from his says to embark for Charleston or Philadelphia. Must have incurred debts in first excursion. Presumes wife's...
Dates:
1819 August 25
Thomas Tudor Tucker, Washington, D. C. to St. George Tucker, 1820 May 29
Item — Box 38: Series id216780, Folder: 6
Identifier: id216780
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Nathaniel Beverley Tucker only stayed a few hours before proceeding to Winchester. Hpes St. George Tucker welcome to Williamsburg with Barrauds and Cabells.
Dates:
1820 May 29
Thomas Tudor Tucker, Washington, D. C. to St. George Tucker,, 1820 August 16
Item — Box 38: Series id216780, Folder: 9
Identifier: id216780
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Nathaniel Beverley Tucker left with self bills to collect. To make payment from proceeds for him in Philadelphia. By last accounts beloved sisters (in Bermuda) continued as usual. Puzzled with enclosed letter from good sister (Mrs. Jane Tucker). At loss for most interesting part which fears conveys no pleasant information. Their nephew after taking degree aeems undermined as to future. Thinks she intimates he does not like profession. Also that he has fondness for painting. Medical advice....
Dates:
1820 August 16
Thomas Tudor Tucker, Washington, D. C. to St. George Tucker, 1820 October 10
Item — Box 38: Series id216780, Folder: 10
Identifier: id216780
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Thinks letter of Henry's (St. George Tucker) friend warrants belief that Nathaniel Beverley Tucker passed crisis of disease. His not hearing from Beverley's wife may be accounted for. Concern at sickness in Henry's family. St. George was one of finest boys ever saw. Rejoices to hear of health of dear sister (Lelia (Skipwith) Carter) Tucker and daughter (Mary Walker (Carter) Cabell). Sends respects to Joseph Cabell. Concern to find Frances (Lelia Coalter) delicate. Hopes John Coalter well...
Dates:
1820 October 10
Hugh Nelson, Washington, D. C. to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, 1821 January 20
Item — Box 38: Series id216780, Folder: 14
Identifier: id216780
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Mr. Sanderson (John Sanderson) was here collecting material for biography of signers of Declaration of Independence. Intends visiting Williamsburg, so sends this introduction. Endorsed. Memo: gave the latter a letter to Mr. Delapaine for Sketch of General Nelson's life, if not already delivered 1821 March 10.
Dates:
1821 January 20
Thomas Tudor Tucker, Washington, D. C. to St. George Tucker, 1821 March 10
Item — Box 38: Series id216780, Folder: 16
Identifier: id216780
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Has been only twice to office although distance not 200 yards. During sickness experienced kind attendance from Mrs. Willson, Miss Margaret Dashiell and female friends. Also George Tucker and others. Satisfaction that visit to St. George by unfortunate nephew (Henry Tucker) avoided though at great expense. Much alarmed at first notice of his wild project. Since failure seems to have acted at expense of friends in Bermuda. George Tucker thinks bankrupt law not of force in Bermuda. If is case,...
Dates:
1821 March 10
Thomas Tudor Tucker, Washington, D. C. to St. George Tucker, 1821 May 29
Item — Box 38: Series id216780, Folder: 18
Identifier: id216780
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Sends letter from Nathaniel Beverley Tucker. Contains account of his restored health. Own health much improved. Dear sisters and friends by late accounts nearly as usual. Best love to good sister Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker.
Dates:
1821 May 29
Thomas Tudor Tucker, Washington, D. C. to St. George Tucker, 1821 June 14
Item — Box 39: Series id216780, Folder: 1
Identifier: id216780
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Laments occasion that takes him and dear good sister (Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker) to springs. Prays both may return restored to health. Hopes he found John Coalter and dear daughters (Frances Lelia Coalter, Elizabeth Tucker) Coalter well. Particularly that Frances is recovered. Perceived sufferings of young Dr. Barraud ended. Sympathizes with his excellent parents and friends. Regards to Mrs. Campbell, Mrs. Page and other friends. Letter from nephew Richard J. Tucker informs dear sisters...
Dates:
1821 June 14
Thomas Tudor Tucker, Washington, D. C. to St. George Tucker, 1821 July 17
Item — Box 39: Series id216780, Folder: 1
Identifier: id216780
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Encloses Nathaniel Beverley Tucker's letter. Gratified dear good sister (Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker) better. Prays he may be benefitted by excursion. Medical advice. Regrets Mrs. Ambler's son in bad health. Mr. and Mrs. Williamn Wirt and others of family gone to Saratoga Springs. Both desired their regards. Mrs. Willson and Miss Margaret Dashiell present respects. They are fearfull Mrs. Sarah Dashiell Stone not well. No accounts from Bermuda or England since last letter. sends this to...
Dates:
1821 July 17
Thomas Tudor Tucker, Washington, D. C., to St. George Tucker, 1821 October 10
Item — Box 39: Series id216780, Folder: 4
Identifier: id216780
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Bled 14 times in eight weeks. At length, in hopes is in mending state. Prays almight to restore dear sister Elizabeth Tucker to health. Seems scarcely hope that other sister Mrs. Frances Tucker Tucker will be better. Encloses letter of nephew James Tucker. Fears it furnishes no clue to solve difficulties of his mother's (Mrs. Jane Tucker). Enclosed him bill of £150 stg. in care of Robert Bridges. Wishes to send £100 stg. annually to aid in her support. Gratified sister (Lelia (Skipwith)...
Dates:
1821 October 10
Thomas Tudor Tucker, Washington, D. C. to St. George Tucker, 1821 December 27
Item — Box 39: Series id216780, Folder: 5
Identifier: id216780
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Health mending but not perfectly confirmed. Late illness shaken constitution. Thanks for recipe. Coffee seemed to mitigate pain. 1822 January 20. Dined at Commodore Chauncey's in tenement adjoining Mrs. Wilson's. Fell with utmost violence on brick pavement. Nose met brick with force that lay bone bare, hands much bruised and injuries in breast and ribs. Was bled immediately and again afterward. Now much recovered. Other complaints still inconvenient. Mrs. Wilson and Miss Margaret Dashiell...
Dates:
1821 December 27
Thomas Tudor Tucker, Washington, D. C. to St. George Tucker, 1822 March 2
Item — Box 39: Series id216780, Folder: 9
Identifier: id216780
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Rejoices that he finds self better of long painful complaints. Col. Taylor had given same account. Gives self concern that dear sister (Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker) often under complaints. Present love to her and excellent daughter (Mrs. Mary Walker Carter Cabell). Wishes happiness upon worthy John Coalter, daughter (Elizabeth Tucker) and son (St. George Coalter). Remembrances to dear Henry St. George Tucker, his wife (Anne Evelina (Hunter) Tucker) and to Nathaniel Beverley Tucker and...
Dates:
1822 March 2