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Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Winchester to St. George Tucker, 1812 April 24
Met Isaac Coles yesterday, now Major Coles in Colonel Parker's regiment. Pleased to hear that Charles Carter is again at home and in the little college. Family is at Martinsburg. Ann has the whooping cough.
Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Winchester to St. George Tucker, 1812 June 10
Glad Charles Carter has returned to Virginia. Begs them to visit him. Thanks them for an anonymous box of pickled oysters received via Alexandria. Has advised Beverley against moving to Clarksburg. Seldom mentions politics as he knows he and father see things differently but must ask about present mischievous conditions. What about a war in an election year. Country ill prepared. Governor has passed him over as an officer, but time will come.
Henry St. George Tucker, Winchester, to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, Virginia, 1814 March 9
St. George recovering. Encloses a letter which he has written. Thinks him doing well for six years of age. Sends piece of verse written for Perry's dinner at Washington. Enclosure: "Song in Memory of Commodore Perry in imitation of Campbell's battle of Hohenlinden. Letter of St. George Tucker, Jr.
Henry St. George Tucker, Winchester, to St. George Tucker, Richmond, Virginia, 1814 May 15
Assumes father is busy with session of the Federal Court. Had news of his from Tom Ambler. If Cochrane ravages coast thinks father should retire to the Blue Ridge. He has visited them only once and mother never. Has four grandchildren, two of whom he has never seen. Self's troop of cavalry may be in the requistion. Mrs. Hunter been residing with them for some time.
Henry St. George Tucker, Winchester, to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, Virginia, 1815 January 23
Late campaign and illness prevented him from coming to Richmond. Vicinity has had cases of fatal bilious pleurisy. Fears war will ruin his professional prosperity. People, divided, Congress feeble, adminstration inefficient. Thinks father should sell his Alexandria bank stock. No word from Beverley. Glad Beverley's wife is safely over her confinement.
Henry St. George Tucker, Winchester, to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, Virginia, 1815 April 15
Exercise and good weather is restoring health. Has a large Burgundy Patch Plaister on his back. Self's vote for election was 1006. Adversaries totaled 388. Federalism declines here and he is glad to hear it declines in Gloucester. Asks why Eyre is candidate and Griffin withdrawn.
Henry St. George Tucker, Winchester, to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, Virginia, 1815 June 8
Thanks him for books. Has bought a new press and will take special care of them. Has been at Sulphur Springs and Bedford Springs and health is improved. Family well. Mrs. Hunter has had rheumatism. Court is in sessoin.
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, Winchester, to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, Virginia, 1816 June 12
Hears reports of his activity in Richmond. Family has all been ill. A Mr. Braxton saw Beverley as he was descending the Ohio. He speaks of Beverley's lands as richer than their Battletown lands. Braxton is settling in St. Louis County, Mo. and bought 6000 for $3000.
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
Henry St. George Tucker, Washington, D. C. to St. George Tucker, 1818 December 12
Just received his letters of 21st and 22nd as he was at Chancery Court at Winchester. Health better, but disordered stomach. St. George (son) was pleased with grandfather's letter. Is fatiqued with journey.
Henry St. George Tucker, Washington, D. C. to St. George Tucker, 1818 December 13
Have sent to Philadelphia for your stock. When the business is finished, you will hear from me.
Henry St. George Tucker, Bush Hill, to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, 1820 March 27
Regrets leaving Richmond when father arrives. Came down for Court of Appeals. Are now 20 lawyers residing in the county. His business is chiefly in court of chancery and superior courts rather than in county courts. Coalter's daughter Elizabeth looks like self's mother (Frances Bland Randolph Tucker) in father's chamber. Affair of Decatur shocking, that a hero should be killed in a duel. Heard nothing from Barrauds at Bremo. John's condition incurable.
Henry St. George Tucker, Sen,e Chamber, to St. George Tucker, 1823 January 29
Grieved to hear of father's painful complaint. Mr. Nicholas reports father's U. S. dividends were received by Mr. Dandridge and deposited to father's credit in the Virginia Bank.
Henry St. George Tucker, Bush Hill, to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, 1824 February 23
Health incapacitates him for active employment and he wishes a seat on the bench. Mr. Barbour will probably defeat Carr. Goes home because of expenses and cough. Thinks father for offer of sea voyage but does not feel it necessary. Family well.
Henry St. George Tucker to St. George Tucker, White Sulphur Springs, 1824 October 21
Rejoices at mother's recovery. Mr. & Mrs. Coalter and Polly Tucker arrived. Two former have gone on. Of 33 in family (including enslaved persons), all are well. Self's diet is no tea, coffee, fruit, vegetables, milk, egg, supper. Has hearty breakfast of cold bread and chocolate and hearty dinner of bread and lean beef. Mrs. Thomas' child is recovering. Letter undated but approximately this date.
Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Winchester to St. George Tucker, 1826 February. 9
Thanks him for letter and paper. Prescription is unimportant as it is six weeks since St. George last spit blood. In that respect he is entirely recovered. His situation however is very low.
Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Winchester to St. George Tucker, 1806 August 4
Extremely hot here but friends in good health. Evelina Hunter has fever. She went with her mother to Sulphur Springs and the water there and the bark cured her. Hopes soon to bring her from Martinsburg to Winchester. Can find only American kid shoes for sister who wanted London kid.
Henry Tucker (1743-1808), St. George, Bermuda to St. George Tucker, 1787 July 25
(Copy of letter of 1787 May 18 which see) on way from Barbados to Norfolk, in care of Donald Campbell, the papers mentioned in last letter, of which above is copy. Uneasy over unsettled situation with Cowper. Answer care of D. Tucker, New York will reach him. Last session passed bill removing seat of government from St. George's to ?.
Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Williamsburg to St. George Tucker, 1790 September 1
Is well. Louisa and Aunt Kate (slaves) are sick. Is in a hurry to go to school . Mammy Dee (Maria Rind) is well, but has not time to write.
Henry St. George, 1805 January 28
Appointing St. George Tucker power of attorney for Henry St. George Tucker, to convey lots in Blandford. Witnessed by: Nathaniel Beverley Tucker, Maria War, and Mary W. Carter.
Henry W. Tucker, Bermuda to St. George Tucker, 1808 November 3
I enjoyed my trip to Virginia, seeing you and your family. Because of lack of money, I will abandon my commercial pursuits. The Embargo has not affected us so much. Am sending some papers and minutes of the last Assembly.
Henry William Tucker, Woodridge to St. George Tucker, 1811 June 7
Thank you for your goodness. Have been devoting myself to literature. I plan to practice in the upper country. Our solitude has been enlivened by the arrival of Mrs. Carter and her family.
Henry St.George Tucker, Winchester to St. George Tucker, 1813 January 23
Whether you accept or regret the appointment, you must feel gratified at the respect which the appointment has manifested for you.