- keyword(s): Henry St. George Tucker
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Henry St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, 1823 December 30
Has another son. Now nine living children and is 43 years old. Is recovering slowly. Evelia well. Asks for cap for baby which is already very large. Has heard from neither Mr. Coalter nor Beverley. May be in Richmond in February. Is writing with spectacles.
Henry St. George Tucker, Winchester, to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, 1824 January 11
Does not know what took place at Princeton but St. George left of his own accord and was reinstated without censure. Dr. Carnahan wrote fo him very highly. Family well. Judge Carr has gravel and Tedball has had a paralytic stroke.
Henry St. George Tucker, Winchester, to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, 1824 February 1
Thanks him for gift of $250. Is going to Richmond by way of Washington and Norfolk. Will try to come to Williamsburg. Eats only meaat and bread, no vegetables, tea, or coffee or salt meat. St. George is again at college and his birthday is tomorrow. Mrs. Hunter with them. Mrs. Holmes, while lighting her cigar, had an apoplectic fit, fell in the fire, and was badly burnt. Judge Holmes is in bad health.
Henry St. George Tucker, Richmond, to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, 1824 February 12
At Washington found river frozen and steamboats at anchor so came here in the stage. Got some advice on health from Uncle Thomas Tudor Tucker. Hopes to come see them. Mrs. Coalter and Elizabeth are gone to Miss Tomlin's wedding.
Henry St. George Tucker, Richmond, to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, 1824 February 28
Received father's letter and Dr. Barraud's letter by St. George Ambler. Will go to New Kent Courthouse in Mr. Coalter's carriage and from there on by the stage. Election of a successor to Judge Carr not yet decided. Cough is better.
Henry St. George Tucker, Winchester, to St. George Tucker, Richmond, 1824 April 4
Thanks him for presents to children. Alexandria wagon loaded with good things, almonds, figs, raisins, prunes. Own children and their mammy's children have enjoyed it and thank him. Rode 100 miles in four days. Expects St. George home for spring vacation. May try to get a class in law.
Henry St. George Tucker, Winchester, to St. George Tucker, Richmond, 1824 May 31
Health benefitted by long western journey from which he has just returned. Sister Polly (Beverley's wife) here and Beverley Is expected though he must return immediately to Missouri. Glad they have left Williamsburg and advises them to go to springs of Bath, Monroe and Greenbrier. Knows Carr saw them at Bush Hill. St. George returned to Princeton.
Henry St. George Tucker, Winchester, to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, 1824 December 19
Henry St. George Tucker, Winchester, to St. George Tucker, Norfolk, 1825 April 4
Received flattering letter from Mr. Jefferson giving appointment as professor of law in the university. Had been sounded on it by John H. Cocke. Declined it as he would not take self and family of nine, more than half of them girls to a university. Dreaded duties of watching 200 young men. Neither could he teach political economy. Hopes own course of lectures can go on. He presents each student with printed copy of each lecture. St. George Coalter left last night for Norfolk.
Henry St. George Tucker, Winchester, to St. George Tucker, Norfolk, 1825 May 8
Henry St. George Tucker, Winchester, to St. George Tucker, Norfolk, 1825 May 10
Sends him enclosed order from John Hopkins on William McCandlish for $100. Is on the way to Clarksburg. Memorandum jby St. George Tucker saying McCandlish had paid rents to Barziza. Returned Hopkins order and Dr. Cole's letter.
Henry St. George Tucker, Winchester, to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, 1825 November 20
Was in Fredericksburg and Clarksburg. Travelled from September 13 to November 6. Evelina still going about but soon expects a termination of troubles. Is satisfied with success of school. Has ten new students. St. George attends though he may go to the university in February. Two students from Georgia. Students distributed in different boarding houses have no temptation as elsewhere.
Henry St. George Tucker, Winchester, to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, 1825 December 17
Henry St. George Tucker, Winchester, to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, 1826 January 11
Returned home last Friday and found St. George with a hemorrhage of the lung and bilious fever. He improves but is still ill. Randolph had had a violent croup. Ann returned with him. Received Judge Brown's letters and will answer them.
Henry St. George Tucker, Winchester, to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, 1818 November 5
Introduces Archibald Magill, junr and John Magill, sons of his old acquaintance, Col. Magill, who are coming to William and Mary. They passed the academical course here with credit. Their father was attention to self when he came to this valley, young, inexperienced and a stranger.
Henry W. Tucker to St. George Tucker, 1807 February 15
Thank you for the interest that you and Mrs. Tucker have taken in my situation. Pardon me not accepting your invitation.
Henry Tucker, Norfolk, to St. George Tucker, 1820 December 22
Arrived here yesterday after an eighteen day passage. I hope to come to Williamsburg on Christmas Eve.
Henry Tucker, Norfolk, to St. George Tucker, 1820 December 30
Sorry I have not been to see you, but indispostion and weather have detained me. Am sending the two letters from Aunt Betsy (Elizabeth Tucker).
Henry Tucker, Norfolk, to St. George Tucker, 1821 January 1
Sorry to hear my uncle in Washington is ill. I may return to Bermuda soon. Have had cold in my eyes since arriving here.
St. George Tucker, Williamsburg to Henry Tucker, 1821 January 2
Received the mail from Bermuda. My sister wrote me of you misfortunes. My brother and I cannot afford to assist you. I can loan you $300 to buy articles to take back to Bermuda. Including a letter to Edward Frith.
Henry Tucker, Norfolk, to St. George Tucker, 1821 January 9
Will leave for Bermuda in 3 or 4 days. If my mecantile plans continue, I will return here in the spring. Thank you for the loan of $300.
Henry Tucker, Norfolk, to St. George Tucker, 1821 February 15
Found my family in good health. I fear my adventure to Berumuda will not be very profitable. I think I will return to America.
Henry Tucker, Bermuda to St. George Tucker, 1786 August 24
Discusses suit Tucker is bringing against Messrs. Cowper for self for loss of brig. Received by Captain Gilbert his Negro Peter whom Tucker released from jail by $60. Hopes their trip to New York will aid health. Regrets Tucker's lack of prospect of doing anything for "His" Honor. Mentions conveyance of sum to Messrs. Kelly and Smith and paper in trunk at Mr. Gouverneur Morris of Morrisania. Mr. Smith might recall the whole.
Henry Tucker, Bermuda to St. George Tucker, 1779 November 27
Altho' I have not been favored with a Line ... I must at the same time thank you for completed the business (?) I desired you to do with Mssr. Cowpers. I received a letter about three weeks since from those gentlemen enclosing me a draft on St. Eustatia.
Henry Tucker, Jr. to St. George Tucker, 1780 March 30
Father and Natty (Nathaniel) are hearty. Want to settle finances in England. Sally Van and other vessels. Mother spending winter in town with them. "Kiss your young Indian for us all."