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Henry Tucker, Somerset, Bermuda to St. George Tucker, 1826 March 8
Introducing Tudor Tucker who goes to Norfolk on mercantile business. Can you recommend him to some of your friends?
Henry Tucker, Bermuda to St. George Tucker, Matoax, 1787 October 28
I received a letter from Dick Randolph. He gave a despiciable description of the Seminary at Princeton. Papa had thought of sending me there. Mr. Ewing embarked for London last August with an intention of taking orders, I suppose, to succeed Mr. Moore. Thomas T. Tucker went to Scotland to his Uncle Todd Bruere's. (Son of Henry and Frances Tucker of Somerset).
Henry Tucker (1743-1808), St. George's to St. George Tucker, circa 1785 November
In two hours after we parted with you, we landed at St. George's. I am sending you the silk you desired.
Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Williamsburg to St. George Tucker, Dumfries, 1801 May 26
Balanced accounts but payment exceed receipts by 7 or £8. Left Doctor Barraud, Mr. Campbell and their families in Norfolk well. Paid Campbell board. Had invitation from Barrauds. Dines with Mr. Taylor and his father. Miss Nanny not so lively. Preston finally admitted into the family on the footing of a man of honor so his prospects are brighter. Mr. Ambler leaves Friday for the mountains.
Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Williamsburg to St. George Tucker, Winchester, 1801 July 25
Hears that stage from Richmond to Farmville is again running. Rides every morning. Boys are studious. Charles Carter has continued at college and is reading Lyttleton’s History of England. Beverley reads Smollett’s Continuation. Is uncertain about getting coal. Has dined with neighbors. Banister has relapsed with bad knee. Would like to be with him even tho he cb – countered object more charming than Mrs. Craig. Written on N. B. Tucker’s letter, this date.
Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Williamsburg to St. George Tucker, Winchester, 1801 August 8
Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Williamsburg to St. George Tucker, Winchester, 1801 August 13
Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Winchester to St. George Tucker, Richmond, 1802 November 5
Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Winchester to St. George Tucker, Richmond, 1802 November 11
Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Staunton to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, 1802 November 24
Just returned from court. Sister Fanny A. F. B. (Tucker) Coalter has been indisposed. Others Beverly Tucker, Mr. Coalter, Mrs. Davenport and Miss Polly (Mary Carter?) are all well. Court of Chancery been in session ten days. He has not appeared before it. Heard that Mr. Blackburn (whom he does not know) said of him that he was an “indifferent young man” and he is irritated and his pride is hurt.
Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Winchester to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, 1802 December 3
Is sorry he was irritated in last letter (November 24). Found sister very happy and heard very excellent things of John Coalter who is beloved by all. Has cases for Mrs. Elliott, with Mr. Waits. Also for Mr. Holliday and a client of Coalter’s. Asks father to send for some books for him. Is ignorant on chancery. Love to all.
Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Winchester to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, 1803 February 4
Health has improved by riding to courts. Has not spoken in late court, except on subject of division of the state, which was a public subject. Has dined at Mr. Amblers, Mr. Peytons, Mr. Holmes, Mr. Singletons, and Mr. C. Magills. Also been to a ball. Love to all.
Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Winchester to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, 1803 February 24
Has returned from Berkeley. Glad to hear of sister’s recovery. Amblers leave tomorrow. They have been very kind to him. Miss Bush will not go with them. By them he sends five bottles of balsam of honey (could not find Cundell’s), four toothbrushes, and two boxes of pills. Major Holmes is very civil and polite to him. Argued one case in Berkeley court. gives account of livestock. Books not yet arrived.
Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Winchester to St. George Tucker, Charlottesville, 1803 April 18
May be busy in Charleston. Surprised at brother Jack's (John Randolph) idea of moving to Georgia which is a wild place. Sorry he made the application father mentioned as he does not approve of stock-holders selling shares just because they can make a profit. Rise in Alexandria shares indicates dividends will be great. Discusses the Alexandria stock, Federal and Richmond banks. Sorry it will embarrass father. Judge White will accept his proposal.
Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Winchester to St. George Tucker, Fredericksburg, 1803 April 30
Books sent by Birch and Small were very high in price. Wrote them all since he came from Charlestown. District court been sitting till late at night. Letters to father will be forwarded from Charlottesville to Frederickburg. Also one from Judge White. Mr. Grymes dined with him and Major Holmes and other friends.
Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Winchester to St. George Tucker, Fredericksburg, 1803 May 7
Asks father's opinion about leaving Berkeley court and attending Hampshire court where more encouragement is given foreign lawyers and where a vacancy may occur in a year or so. Thanks him for eligible situation in which he has placed him. Is now more used to inhabitants' manners and feels pleasure in their company. Has been visited by all the genteel families.
Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Winchester to St. George Tucker, Dumfries, 1803 May 14
Fatigued by ride of 24 miles in 4 hours. Attended Jefferson court and received several cases. Was paid $15. But wants money in Williamsburg. Asks him for order on Mr. Andrews for $111.16 which he will pay in Staunton in July. Afraid to trust the mails. Father’s letter is full of wonders.
Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Winchester to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, 1803 May 18
Mr. Brown, ingenious mechanic who is boring waterpipes for this place, is a curious creature. Lives in woods in small cabin of planks and with many animals and plants, a Noah’s ark place. Family came up in a wagon bringing Lombardy poplars and many other animals. Doing fairly well in Frederick and Jefferson courts. Has charged fees of $300. Exchanged one law book for another. Asks when they are coming to Staunton. Forwarded with note by St. G. Tucker to Mrs. Tucker to Mrs. Tucker.
Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Winchester to St. George Tucker, Dumfries, 1803 May 26
Still curious about how and when they will come to Staunton. Been to Mr. Bush’s. Has had eleven chancery suits. Is doing better. Will accept offer of Colonel Magill and borrow some books other than law. Own library deficient in everything but law and sciences. Mentions Doctor Macky, Mrs. Peyton, Major Holmes. Been invited to Colonel Parker’s at Whitsuntide.
Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Winchester to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, 1803 June 3
Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Winchester to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, 1803 June 15
Was ill, probably because of enmity between limestone water and the bile. Has a splendid dog which takes care of his cow. One day in his room he was playing on the fiddle the Irish air “The Blackbirds” (which he heard has some allusion to fortunes of the Stuart family) when a strange Irishman passed, stopped, and was much affected by it. Asks if Colonel Cary’s money reached him.
Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Winchester to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, 1803 June 24
Disappointed he will not come to Staunton in July. May not see them for a year Mrs. Bush and daughter are very kind to him. Principal on house is £250. Ridgeway lives between here and Martinsburg. Asks father for money. Expresses of keeping servant and horse are great and he will need summer clothes. Receipts have been small. Anxious about Colonel Cary’s money, yet heard that Uncle Tucker sent it.
Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Winchester to St. George Tucker, Staunton, 1803 August 16
Glad mother approves of his conduct. Will visit them soon. From August 25 to September 5th is only time there is no court so he must visit them then. Had some success at Jefferson court. Also has another chancery case and other cases. Received $22 in fees.
Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Winchester to St. George Tucker, Staunton, 1803 September 6
Written on letter of Charles Carter. Charles stayed with Ambler family during his absence. Has been too busy to examine Charles and his studies but will soon. His mare had distemper but will recover. Love to all.
Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Winchester to St. George Tucker, Richmond, 1803 November 2
Amblers will report that he is not ill. Did not think a letter to the Red House would catch father. Thanks him for supplies. Sorry his idea of boarding with Mr. Bush does not meet father’s approval. By Mr. Ambler sends them a poem on their sweet little town. Greetings to cousin George Tucker. Greetings from Mr. and Mrs. Bush and Polly.