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Fulwar Skipwith, Washington to St. George Tucker, 1806 March 7
I have been detained here. Please mail my effects to Mr. Pennock.
Burwell Bassett, Washington to St. George Tucker, 1808 March 23
A printed letter giving a summary of the proceedings of Congress.
Burwell Bassett, Washington to St. George Tucker, 1808 December 11
There has been no opportunity to send anything to Europe. The debate on foreign relations continues and will probably go on most of the coming week.
Burwell Bassett, Washington to St. George Tucker, 1813 February 14
Printed letter concerning proceedings of the 12th Congress.
Richard Bush, Washington, to St. George Tucker, 1814 February 7
Delighted with the enclosures of your letter. The ode is very pretty. I can find no defects. Walter Scott now sanctions this feature in narrative poestry. I think that the press would accept it.
Thomas Ghoulson, Washington, to St. George Tucker, 1814 December 3
Mr. Grieve Drummond a private of the Petersburg Volunteers was wounded in battle and is entitled to a pension. Will you make the necessary arrangements?
D. Sheffey, Washington to St. George Tucker, 1816 December 17
There are several applications pending before Congress for pensins from persons serving and wounded in the war. They are from the southwestern part of Virginia and there is no one authorized to take depostions. Would you appoint some one residing in Abingdon? May I suggest Andrew Russell. Including Tucker's answer, 1816 December 23.
D. Sheffey, Washington to St. George Tucker, 1817 January 20
Case of Reuben Thacker. Needs someone to take a deposition.
Hugh Nelson, Washington, to St. George Tucker, 1820 December 28
Sanderson is going to publish a biography of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. His brother has one volume here. He wants information about my father. I though you might be able to help me.
Richard Smith, Washington, to St. George Tucker, 1821 September 7
Received your power of to receive your salary as it accrues.
William Wirt, Washington, to St. George Tucker, 1822 January 2
Delivered his communication of 21st to Secretary of War who thinks there will be little need for prison ship. Pirates will not stay at Cuba. Open promulgation of enterprise is stupid. Left son Robert at boarding house in Philadelphia, with Abram Cabell, under care of Doctor Physick who thought his mind excited but not under malady. Dr. Potter at Baltimore, Md. Self's health is not best.
William Wirt, Washington, to St. George Tucker, 1822 March 4
Concerns a recent illness.
Bassett Burwell, Washington, to St. George Tucker, 1822 March 28
The president sent us a message today recommending the recognizing the independence of South America.
Burwell Bassett, Washington, to St. George Tucker, 1824 January 31
Judge Stuart said he had applied to have a court meet at Staunton. Do you have any objection to this? Government business discussed.
Burwell Bassett, Washington, to St. George Tucker, 1824 February 13
The Staunton arrangement will not affect you or Judge Marshall. We have passed the bill for internal improvement.
Burwell Bassett, Washington, to St. George Tucker, 1825 January 4
Enclosing the first half sheet of the Congress private register. Show it to Barraud and Taylor. My wife has been ill. Know nothing of the next President.
Henry St. George Tucker, Washington, to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, 1815 December 6
Encloses copy of the message. Health improves. Uncle Thomas Tudor Tucker is well as ever. Is comfortably established in vicinity of expected place of session and will not be exposed to bad weather or night air.
Henry St. George Tucker, Washington, to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, 1816 January 29
Received two copies of the enclosed message and sends one to him. Evelina still with him. She and the children are well.
Henry St. George Tucker, Washington, to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, 1816 February 22
Epidemics and sickness over the country. Mr. Brigham, an old federal representative from Mass. died today. Self had cholera morbus. Has been quarrelling with brother John Randolph and must ask father several questions about mother's dower, if she made a will, if father ever had any accounts with brother and how they now stand. Was he a guardian. Glad father approved his remarks on the treaty question.
Henry St. George Tucker, Washington, to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, 1816 December 10
Sent him some documents today. The compensation bill, a Pandora's box, is before them again. Voted against it as he thinks father would have done. Shall vote against Governor Barbour's proposal to amend the C. U. S. Some reason's were published, but his brother's (John Randolph). being in Congress was also a reason. Expects his to again be a candidate. No news from Beverley.
Joel Roberts Poinsett, Department of War, Washington, D.C., to George Washington Hopkins, House of Representatives, Washington, D.C. , 1838 March 10
Concerning "young Mr. Johnston's" appointment to the military academy; notes that he can do nothing at present, but promises "an impartial and as favorable consideration as circumstances will permit when a vacancy shall happen."
George and S. U. (Mrs. George?) Washington (brother/sister-in-law), 1858 July 29, 1862 December 2
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Henry St. George Tucker, Washington to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, Virginia, 1816 March 17
Mr. Wirt kept copy of enclosed verses (Battle of Orleans). So now sends father a copy. Were written between tea and bedtime in one evening. Wishes Mrs. Page to see them. Family and Uncle Tucker well. Enclosure not present.
Henry St. George Tucker, Washington to St. George Tucker, Richmond, Virginia, 1816 April 12
Fails to write not because he is busy but because his mind is saddened by subject which he knows father looks for in letters. Shall try to forget stormy period of present session. Shall write to Mr. Coalter explaining why he could not make suggested offer to his brother.
Henry St. George Tucker, Washington, D. C. to St. George Tucker, 1818 December 12
Just returned from Louisa and Goochland elections. Sorry you are not feeling so well. My health is better since my rides through the upper country. Am thinking of coming down on horseback and going over to Corotoman. Hope you will be able to sell the corn