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John Marshall, Richmond, Virginia, to George Washington, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1795 August 31
Respectfully declines the Office of Attorney General of the U.S. because of his current business in Richmond. Original is located in the RG 59, National Archives, Washington, D.C.
Duplicate correspondence to Colonel George A. Armes, Washington, D.C., Undated
1 item.
James Kirke Paulding, Washington, to George E. Harrison, Brandon, 1838 November 18
Scope and Contents
"Subject of a warrant for William E. Hopkins" apology for such a long delay in answering George's letter; little possibility that a midshipmen's position would be available for Mr. Hopkins; desire to visit Brandon again. 3 pp. ALS.
George W. Huston to Thomas Ritchie, Washington City, D.C., [May 11, 1848]
Request for information about benjamin Watkins Leigh. 1 pp. ALS.
Lt. George Cooke, Carlisle Barracks, to Thomas Ritchie, Washington, 1849 August 24
Cooke's journal about the desert between Tueson Sonora and the Gila River. 2 pp. ALS.
George Dennison Prenstice, Louisville, Kentucky to Peter G. Washington, 1853-1857 June 18
Asks that his brother, a clerk in the Treasury Department, not lose his position; publishes a partisan newspaper, but during Taylor and Fillmore administrations, was able to prevent the removal of many Democrats.
George Read Riddle, Wilmington, Delaware, to Peter Grayson Washington, 1854 November 6
Needs Colonel William H. Jones of the Auditor's Office with him for a few days.
George P. Kane, (Midway?), to Colonel Peter Grayson Washington, 1866 January 26
Plans to visit tomorrow, although it may tax the "Charlottesville transportation department."
œWhere George Was, The Washington Post, 6/10/1990
[George Piper], n.p., to Mr. John Tyler, Washington, D.C., [18]86 September 2
Discusses the status of the carpenter and well digger to do work for Tyler. 1 p. AL.
Portraits of George and Martha Washington by American Artists
Post card collection documenting pre-restoration Williamsburg, restored Williamsburg, Jamestown, the College of William and Mary, the University of Virginia, and cities, towns, and holidays in Virginia. Also includes clippings, articles, photographs, programs, and souvenir publications. Wherever possible, the original folder names given by the creator have been maintained.
T. F. Bayard, Washington, to George Steele, Gloucester, Mass., 1885 May 2
Autographed letter copy
Richard Washington, Blue Ridge to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, 1775 January 27
Please send my box and bag by the first opportunity to Colonel Carlyle so that on my return from Lord Fairfax's, I may have some old clothes to wear. This is a pleasant part of the country. At present I am at a very hospitable mansion of Warner Washington's.
John Marshall (1755-1835), Washington to St. George Tucker, 1800 November 18
Regrets Fenn’s and General Hamilton’s attacks on Adams. President has no control over prosecutions. President and courts think the sedition law constitutional. Not wise for president to do anything until after election.
Henry Dearborn, City of Washington to St. George Tucker, circa 1805 March 25
Introducing B. Wilkinson son of General Wilkinson who comes to attend law lectures at William and Mary.
Ann Cary (Randolph) Morris, Washington to St. George Tucker, 1811 December 24
Jack's (John Randolph) public speaking delights me. Your brother called on me.
Richard Rush, Washington, D. C. to St. George Tucker, 1813 September 27
Has never met Tucker but is familiar with his American Commentaries on Blackstone. He recently sent John Adams a copy of Tucker's poem, "Days of My Youth." Adams liked it very much. Encloses Adams letter on the subject. Would like it returned. Includes copy of letter from John Adams to Richard Rush.
Richard Rush, Washington, D. C. to St. George Tucker, 1813 December 2
James Monroe, Washington, D. C. to St. George Tucker, 1815 March 26
James Madison, Washington, to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, Virginia, 1815 December 1
The enclosed letter will introduce you to Count Barziza, Venitian nobleman. He has confused me with our friend the late Bishop Madison. He is here to claim an estate in Virginia. I do not know the details of the matter and am referring him to you. He is accompanied by an Italian friend who speaks our language fluently. Please return Mr. Jodrill's letter.
Mary Coalter Tucker, Washington, Ky. to St. George Tucker, 1816 January 9
Illness of her mother. Journey out uncomfortable. Bad roads and weather. Three weeks to get from Stuanton to Lexington. She was left at McPheeters. Husband went to St. Louis. Sister Naylor has eight children. Hesitant about moving to St. Louis.
Burwell Bassett, Washington, D. C. to St. George Tucker, 1816 January 14
Dr. Henry and wife well. Congressional affairs: treaty, national bank, one-half reduction of land tax, new impost desired by manufacturers. Knows nothing on subject of next president.
Burwell Bassett, Washington, D. C. to St. George Tucker, 1816 February 26
Thanks him for letter. Affairs in Germany and Spain. Prevention of war is preparedness. Regret apathy toward militia. Contemplates a respectable navy by appropriation a million a year for eight years. Captain Sinclair ordered survey of New York for naval depot. Monroe gains for presidency. Proposed tariiff considered too high here. Nancy (Anne Claiborne Bassett?) sends regards.
Mary Coalter Tucker, Washington, Ky. to St. George Tucker, 1816 March 25
Beverley's illness. Didn't write because she was ashamed for husband to see her letters. Has received letter from Dr. Quarles saying he had rented farm for him in neighborhood of St. Louis.
Nathaniel Beverley Tucker, Washington, Ky. to St. George Tucker, 1814 May 17
Didn't collect money for land, perishable property and tobacco unsold. Dr. Quarles rented a house for him on a tract of land. Not get away before first of June.