- keyword(s): Henry St. George Tucker
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Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Winchester to St. George Tucker, 1804 September 30
Sorry to report that Charles Carter is very inattentive to studies and rude to self, too fond of amusements. Wishes to have nothing further to do with his training and direction.
Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Winchester to St. George Tucker, 1805 April 12
Returned from Staunton, tired and weak. Will write later. Too tired to write Beverley. Yesterday’s ride, to use the jockey’s phrase, “knocked him up.”
Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Winchester to St. George Tucker, 1805 May 11
Returned from Moorefield. Grieved to hear of Charles Carter illness. Perhaps Charles should come to this upper country. Sends bundle of lottery tickets for him to dispose of. Gave Mr. Baptist a receipt for them.
Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Winchester to St. George Tucker, 1805 October 27
Heard from Johnson and Cousin George Tucker. Hears Judge Roane is ill. Sent letter, lottery tickets and $10 by Robert Nelson. Knows not where to write mother in Richmond. Hears Colonel Skipwith is dead. Heard Miss Shield and Mr. Johnson died in Williamsburg. Willing with brother to sell reversion of land since they can't get the whole estate. Judge Nelson will report on him.
Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Winchester to St. George Tucker, 1805 December 3
Discusses Marshall v. Conrod. Arrived here Monday. Went to Berkeley Court the next day. Have begun my course of study. I can not afford a trip to Williamsburg. I have not yet written to Beverley Tucker.
Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Winchester to St. George Tucker, 1805 December 31
Regrets the gloom under which they labour. Will send lengthy letter by Mr. and Mrs. Hale who start tomorrow for Williamsburg. Sends chambray muslin and beautiful cap for mother for Christmas and New Years. Last cap he sent was quite ugly.
Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Winchester to St. George Tucker, 1806 February 14
Assures father his motives were innocent and praiseworthy whatever his conduct. Detained at Jefferson on business for Henry Turner. Goes again on Monday. Will miss wedding of Major Boyd who marries Miss Holmes. Evelina Hunter will be there. She sends greetings. Is busy in an investigation.
Henry Tucker (1743-1808), St. George, Bermuda to St. George Tucker, 1792 May 5
Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Williamsburg to St. George Tucker, 1793 April 30
Mr. Coalter arrived Friday. Brother John wrote asking for a trunk of clothes and books, to be sent to Petersburg, to be forwarded to Philadelphia, but mother will wait until father returns. Brother John will set off for Cumberland court where brother Richard is. Began the Greek Testament before the holidays which began the 27. Tutee has two teeth. Sister Judy and Nancy are well.
Henry Tucker (1743-1808), St. George, Bermuda to St. George Tucker, 1795 December 1
Son Archibald (Tod Tucker) died. Nanette (Anne Neal Tucker) still with aunt Mrs. Tod. Four eldest sons in India: Hal has civil employment; George and Jack in army; Tom Tudor in navy. Natty has ensigncy in regiment at Madras, soon goes to England. Hermitage Harry (Tucker) safely returned (from England).
Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Williamsburg to St. George Tucker, 1798 October 21
Encloses letter from Cousin Jack Gilchrist, sent by Doctor Greenhow and Doctor Barraud. Gilchrist arrived in Virginia some few days ago. Sends greetings to Uncle Tom (Tudor Tucker). Doctor Barraud was satisfied with Sattywhite's painting and self has paid him $50. Mr. Piggott has not begun the platform. Press is painted. Doctor Barraud? wishes father to collect money for watch from Peyton Skipwith. Cannot get a bill of exchange on London for such a small sum.
Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Williamsburg to St. George Tucker, 1800 May 28
Mother will meet him in Norfolk. Sisters have been inoculated. Smallpox is so slight this season that they fear no results. Asks for direction on further reading in law.
Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848) to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, 1800 June 20
Is safe at Yorktown and waiting for bed. Horses did not balk once and is sure they did so before from badness of the driver and hilliness of the road.
Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Richmond to St. George Tucker, 1800 August 15
Is staying with Cousin George who is now playing chess with Bernard Carter and Beverley. Horse is galled and he will hire a horse to go on up as expense of staying in Richmond would be more.
Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Bizarre to St. George Tucker, 1800 August 30
Regrets father’s earache. Hopes he does not have another for 30 years. Asks about Charles. Family here well.
Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Winchester to St. George Tucker, 1806 October 6
Busy at court. Breakfasted at home this morning for first time. Ridgeway wishes the balance due him as he is helping son in a puchase. Will endeavour to hold off Ridgeway or get him to take the house which he fears will never be of much use to self.
Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Winchester to St. George Tucker, 1806 December 2
Received their letters at Staunton. Is happy at marriage of friend and sister (Mary Carter and Joseph Cabell). Will come down in hack or Mrs. Hunter's carriage. Evelina well again. Received father's $900 by Major Holmes. Ridgeway shall be paid and rest devoted to Sandy who is ill again.
Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Winchester to St. George Tucker, 1807 January 12
Reached home on Saturday the 10th after rapid journey. Evelina is in fine health. Encloses father's Imitation of Burns which he thinks fine. Will deliver his message to Mary Colston. Evelina thanks mother for handsome present. Is up to eyes in business. Best wishes to the new married pair, and rest of circle, particularly to John Bull and his wife and descendants.
Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Winchester to St. George Tucker, 1807 February 7
Evelina happy in having mother and sister Dandridge with her. Mr. Dandridge returned to Martinsburg. Sandy arrived the 20th. Is writing in midst of circle of friends near the fire. Very cold here. Has something to tell him which he must postpone. Hopes to see him in Richmond on the 10th of March.
Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Richmond to St. George Tucker, 1807 March
Cannot come to Williamsburg. Must attend Chancery court at Staunton on the 20th. Brother is here and complaining as usual. Evelina will accompany him to Staunton.
Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Winchester to St. George Tucker, 1807 April 7
Reports on vote: Brent 500; Tucker 472; Nath. Burwell 295; Tiller 89. Is pleased, as he solicited no votes. Letter addressed to father but also has a cover addressed to John Coalter, Staunton.
Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Winchester to St. George Tucker, 1807 April 26
Glad news of the election was pleasing to him. Is very busy during court. Cousin George Tucker is with him. Tucker is not so volatile as usual. Evelina not so well but they will go to Martinsburg.
Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Winchester to St. George Tucker, 1807 August 15
Had no word from him. On return from Jefferson he called to see Cousin George Tucker who is well and with his family expects to go southward. Letter from Uncle Tucker shows indignation at the British and as decided for war as self is. Evelina is well. Whole country except on the rivers is healthy.
Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Winchester to St. George Tucker, 1807 November 7
Evelina was alone while he was gone. Regrets engagement for the winter, but too late to change. The fact that brother John Randolph is not on any important committees in Congress countenances his suspicion? that he is a denounced man. Regrets so strong a mark of division among the republicans.
Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Richmond to St. George Tucker, 1808 January 17
Was waiting to write to him until he could give the news of being a father but no news yet. Papers will tell what part he took in the legislature.