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Speech by Mr. Winthrop Rockefeller: "The Human Side of George Washington"

 File — Box 2, Folder: 32
Identifier: id146058
Scope and Contents From the File:

A mourning broach of Catherine Dudley Cary Pescud, early nineteenth century, is located in the Artifact File. See genealogical notes on Mrs. Pescud in Box 2 Folder 4.

Dates: circa 1900-1997
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Elizabeth Hogg Ironmonger Papers / Box 2

Millard Fillmore, Washington, D.C., to George Law, New York, New York, 1851 January 14

 Item — Box 2: Series id175470, Folder: 2
Identifier: id175504
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Acknowledges his election as an honorary member of the New York Rhetorical Society.

Dates: 1851 January 14
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Robert Morton Hughes Papers / Series 2: Autograph Collection / Autograph Collection, D-H

george S[ydney] Hawkins, Apalachicola, Florida, to Thomas Ritchie, Washington, D.C., 1851 April 28

 File — Box 12: Series id82831, Folder: 742
Identifier: id114176
Scope and Contents

Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement; injustice done by Congress against Ritchie; news of Hawkins' family; mention of Senator Mallory from Florida and a Mr. Breckenbrough. 3 pp. ALS.

Dates: 1851 April 28
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Ritchie-Harrison Papers / Series 2: Professional Papers of Thomas Ritchie / Box 12

George Washington, Mount Vernon, to Lord John, 4th Earl of Dunmore, 1772 July 30

 File — Box 3, Folder: 44
Identifier: id89268
Scope and Contents

1772 July 30. George Washington, Mount Vernon, to Lord John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: candidates for commissary office upon death of Mr. [James] Horrocks; Washington suggests Rev. [?] Scott; meeting of Lord Fairfax and [Dunmore]. 2 pages. Typescript.

Dates: 1772 July 30
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Dunmore Family Papers (I) / Correspondence

George Washington, Mount Vernon, to Lord John, 4th Earl of Dunmore, 1773 Ap[ri]l 13

 File — Box 3, Folder: 46
Identifier: id89270
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents 1773 Ap[ri]l 13. George Washington, Mount Vernon, to Lord [John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: taking his son-in-law [stepson], Mr. [John Parke] Custis, to Doctor [Myles] Cooper of Kings College in New York; [Dunmore]'s proposed visit to western areas; mention Colo. [George] Croghan, deputy Indian Agent, of Pittsburg. 2 pages. Typewritten.

Dates: 1773 Ap[ri]l 13
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Dunmore Family Papers (I) / Correspondence

George Washington, Mount Vernon, to Lord John, 4th Earl of Dunmore, 1773 September 12

 File — Box 3, Folder: 47
Identifier: id89271
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents 1773 September 12. George Washington, Mount Vernon, to Lord [John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: [Dunmore]'s trip west; surveying expeditions of Captn. [?] Bullet and Mr. [?] Wood; Washington has a commission for land he would like fulfilled. 4 pages. Typewritten.

Dates: 1773 September 12
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Dunmore Family Papers (I) / Correspondence

George Washington, Mount Vernon, to Lord John, 4th Earl of Dunmore, 1774 February 11

 File — Box 3, Folder: 48
Identifier: id89272
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents 1774 February 11. George Washington, Mount Vernon, to Lord [John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: procuring royal lands as payment to Valentine Crawford and Hugh Stephenson for their services to the King; arrival of Dunmore family at New York. 1 page. Typewritten.

Dates: 1774 February 11
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Dunmore Family Papers (I) / Correspondence

[?], Baltimore, Maryland, to George Washington Custis Lee, West Point, New York, circa February 15

 Item — Box 7, Folder: 12
Identifier: id154576
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Typewritten copy. Talks about "fast" Baltimore girls; many people sick with meazles [sic]; family news. Including Xerox copy.

Dates: circa February 15
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Jay W. Johns, Jr. Papers / Box 7 / Papers of Lee-Jackson, Inc: Lee Family-- Cy of ALsS

William Tingle, Sign of General Washington, Richmond to St. George Tucker, 1802 November 10

 Item — Box 23: Series id216780, Folder: 10
Identifier: id253389
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I would like to obtain the clerkship of Monongalia District. I need the job badly.

Dates: 1802 November 10
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 23 / Folder 10: Correspondence

William B. Giles, Washington, D. C. to St. George Tucker, Richmond, 1808 November 8

 Item — Box 28: Series id216780, Folder: 12
Identifier: id269175
Scope and Contents

Wishing to relieve the anxiety you must feel respecting our foreign relations. I enclose a copy of the President's message just laid on our table.

Dates: 1808 November 8
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 28 / Folder 12: Correspondence

Thomas Tudor Tucker (1745-1828), Washington, D.C. to St. George Tucker, 1810 October 9

 Item — Box 30: Series id216780, Folder: 5
Identifier: id290524
Scope and Contents Received his favors from Warminster and Richmond. Concern at observation St. George makes on change in recollections. No indication of failure of his other faculties. Little disposed to risk property of confidence in legislative stability or justice. Should realize property St. George mentions in money at advance it bears. Several years ago bought 20 shares in Philadelphia Insurance Co. at $110 each. Transferred it to E. and J. Perot subject to sister's (Elizabeth Tucker) order. Shares risen...
Dates: 1810 October 9
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 30 / Folder 5: Correspondence

Thomas Tudor Tucker, Washington, D.C. to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, Virginia, 1819 April 22

 Item — Box 37: Series id216780, Folder: 9
Identifier: id216780
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Received letter from nephew Richard I. Tucker informing of health of dear sisters. (Mrs. Frances Tucker Tucker and Elizabeth Tucker) and friends in Bermuda. Love to sister (Mrs. Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker). No mention of Harry's (Henry's) arrival.

Dates: 1819 April 22
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 37 / Folder 9: Correspondence

Burwell Bassett, Washington, D. C. to St. George Tucker, Richmond, Virginia, 1821 December 10

 Item — Box 39: Series id216780, Folder: 5
Identifier: id216780
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Received his letter. Has inquired of secretary of treasury concerning insurance of Runan's ? vessel and seaman. General court thinks it advisable not to address question in hopes state magistrates will act. Sends president's message. No new taxes. Visited treasurer. G. Tucker with him.

Dates: 1821 December 10
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 39 / Folder 5: Correspondence

Burwell Bassett, Washington, D. C. to St. George Tucker, Richmond, Virginia, 1822 December 9

 Item — Box 40: Series id216780, Folder: 2
Identifier: id216780
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Your brother is improved. A week has passed without providing anything of interest.

Dates: 1822 December 9
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 40 / Folder 2: Correspondence

Burwell Bassett, Washington, D. C. to St. George Tucker, Richmond, Virginia, 1823 December 30

 Item — Box 40: Series id216780, Folder: 14
Identifier: id216780
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Will forward you No. 1. My wife is in confinement. Saw Mr. Wirt on Sunday. I shall be with the majority on the presidential question.

Dates: 1823 December 30
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 40 / Folder 14: Correspondence

Thomas Tudor Tucker (1745-1828), Washington, D.C. to St. George Tucker, 1826 January 23

 Item — Box 42: Series id216780, Folder: 1
Identifier: id216780
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Recalls serving with Tucker in army at Guilford Court House and Yorktown, mentioning wound Tucker received. Wishes Tucker to verify his story and write such verification to neighbor Norbourne Beall. Attached is a copy of Tucker's answer, 1826 February 22. Tucker's letter to Beall is 1826 February 23.

Dates: 1826 January 23
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 42 / Folder 1: Correspondence

Thomas Tudor Tucker (1745-1828), Washington, D.C. to St. George Tucker, 1826 February 2

 Item — Box 42: Series id216780, Folder: 2
Identifier: id216780
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Encloses letter from nephew – his sight affected – nephew Robert Tucker went with cousin George Tucker to Charlottesville – stage broke down and they suffered from cold – sends love to sister Mrs. Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker – also regards to Mrs. Margaret (Lowther) Page, Mrs. Campbell and their daughters.

Dates: 1826 February 2
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 42 / Folder 2: Correspondence

Thomas Tudor Tucker (1745-1828), Washington, D.C. to St. George Tucker, 1826 June 9

 Item — Box 42: Series id216780, Folder: 7
Identifier: id216780
Scope and Contents Apprehend St. George’s silence occasioned by sickness unless stopped for visit on way from Norfolk. Grieved at his sufferings and those of sister (Mrs. Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker). Thought Austin’s remedy afforded relief from piles. Extract from Richard J. Tucker’s letter distressing. Cannot think of event (death of Fanny due to lightning strike?) without shuddering. Fears sister’s (Elizabeth Tucker) latter days to be embittered by it. Will attend to St. George’s observations respecting...
Dates: 1826 June 9
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 42 / Folder 7: Correspondence

Thomas Tudor Tucker (1745-1828) Washington, D.C. to St. George Tucker, 1826 September 15

 Item — Box 42: Series id216780, Folder: 10
Identifier: id216780
Scope and Contents Always relief to learn St. George’s sufferings lessened and sister [Mrs. Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker] in better health. Wishes medicine and physicians more certainly beneficial.Letter from nephew Richard [J. Tucker] informs sister [Elizabeth Tucker] no longer confines herself upstairs. Law, nephew’s patron, still living. Mrs. Sarah (Dashiell) Stone and sister Margaret Dashiell send regards . Long since self saw William Wirt. Glad St. George got supply of Austin’s remedy. Also glad had...
Dates: 1826 September 15
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 42 / Folder 10: Correspondence

Thomas Tudor Tucker (1745-1828), Washington, D.C. to St. George Tucker,, 1826 October 13

 Item — Box 42: Series id216780, Folder: 11
Identifier: id216780
Scope and Contents Pleasure that sister [Mrs. Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker] in better health and St. George receiving benefit from Austin’s remedy. – Also that Polly Mrs. Mary Walker (Carter) Cabell and Joseph Cabell well. Received enclosed letter from Messrs Tucker and Lauries. George Tucker passed through here yesterday for New York to accompany daughter Maria Carter Tucker back to Virginia. He left his sister Betsy and her daughter well. Also his own two daughters Eliza [Lewis] Tucker and Lelia Tucker....
Dates: 1826 October 13
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 42 / Folder 11: Correspondence

Thomas Tudor Tucker (1745-1828), Washington, D.C. to St. George Tucker, 1826 November 9

 Item — Box 42: Series id216780, Folder: 12
Identifier: id216780
Scope and Contents Rejoices sister (Mrs. Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker) recovered. Also that St. George relieved by Austin’s remedy. Gratified that Polly (Mrs. Mary Walker (Carter) Cabell) enjoys health and that Mrs. (Lelia (Barraud) ?) Baker restored to health. Apprehensive Mrs. Baker’s parents (Doctor and Mrs. Philip) Barraud are friends who would be visited by fresh affliction. Presumes their meeting will be soon as fever at Norfolk appears ceased. Returns Doctor H(enry) W. T(ucker)’s letter. Pleased to...
Dates: 1826 November 9
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 42 / Folder 12: Correspondence

Thomas Tudor Tucker (1745-1828) , Washington, D.C. to St. George Tucker, 1826 November 29

 Item — Box 42: Series id216780, Folder: 12
Identifier: id216780
Scope and Contents Encloses letter from (Nathaniel) Beverley (Tucker). He states gradual improvement of his health. Sent his letter to Williamsburg presuming St. George provided for safekeeping of those arriving before himself. Also sends letter from nephew Richard (J. Tucker). Sister (Elizabeth Tucker) not well. Rejoices that sister’s (Mrs. Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker) health improved. Also that St. George’s complaint better from use of Austin’s remedy. Hopes he does not experience return of pain in...
Dates: 1826 November 29
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 42 / Folder 12: Correspondence

Thomas Tudor Tucker (1745-1828) Washington, D.C. to St. George Tucker, 1826 December 30

 Item — Box 42: Series id216780, Folder: 13
Identifier: id216780
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...
Dates: 1826 December 30
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 42 / Folder 13: Correspondence

Thomas Tudor Tucker (1745-1828) , Washington, D.C. to St. George Tucker, 1827 June 6

 Item — Box 43: Series id216780, Folder: 2
Identifier: id216780
Scope and Contents Sends letter of nephew Richard (J. Tucker) who is particular respecting situation of sister (Elizabeth Tucker) whose health not well restored. Also letter from Scotch niece (Mrs. Jane (Boswell) Tucker). Requests St. George To tell her how much self admires her and to remember self to her husband (Henry St. George Tucker), children and rest of friends. Also sends letter from Robert (Tucker). Sends love to sister (Mrs. Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker), Polly (Mrs. Mary Walker (Carter) Cabell)...
Dates: 1827 June 6
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 43 / Folder 2: Correspondence

Thomas Tudor Tucker (1745-1828), Washington, D.C. to St. George Tucker, 1827 August 10

 Item — Box 43: Series id216780, Folder: 4
Identifier: id216780
Scope and Contents Grieved at continuance of St. George’s painful sufferings. Suggests consulting surgeon. Gratified that sister’s (Mrs. Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker) health improved. Also that Polly (Mrs. Mary Walker (Carter) Cabell) well. sends respects to (Joseph) Cabell. – Mrs. (Sarah (Dashiell)) Stone and sister (Margaret Dashiell) send respectful wishes. Cannot give account of Henry (St. George Tucker), (Nathaniel) Beverley (Tucker) and (Mrs.) Anne (Evelina (Hunter) Tucker?). Enclosed letter came from...
Dates: 1827 August 10
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 43 / Folder 4: Correspondence

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