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Henry Tucker, Somerset, Bermuda to St. George Tucker, 1826 March 8

 Item — Box 42: Series id216780, Folder: 3
Identifier: id216780
Scope and Contents

Introducing Tudor Tucker who goes to Norfolk on mercantile business. Can you recommend him to some of your friends?

Dates: 1826 March 8

Henry Tucker, Bermuda to St. George Tucker, Matoax, 1787 October 28

 Item — Box 14: Series id216780, Folder: 12
Identifier: id239928
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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).

Dates: 1787 October 28

Henry Tucker (1743-1808), St. George's to St. George Tucker, circa 1785 November

 Item — Box 12: Series id216780, Folder: 13
Identifier: id232823
Scope and Contents

In two hours after we parted with you, we landed at St. George's. I am sending you the silk you desired.

Dates: circa 1785 November

Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Williamsburg to St. George Tucker, Dumfries, 1801 May 26

 Item — Box 22: Series id216780, Folder: 15
Identifier: id252140
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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.

Dates: 1801 May 26

Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Williamsburg to St. George Tucker, Winchester, 1801 July 25

 Item — Box 22: Series id216780, Folder: 16
Identifier: id252225
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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.

Dates: 1801 July 25

Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Williamsburg to St. George Tucker, Winchester, 1801 August 8

 Item — Box 22: Series id216780, Folder: 17
Identifier: id252253
Scope and Contents Not heard from him recently. Had intended leaving Williamsburg as Cumberland stage left Richmond and would not return for a fortnight. But trip was postponed. Bizarre travelers were in Staunton. Saw Mrs. Davenport and Mr. Coalter. Three boys are popular. Lord Botetourt’s statue was bought by College president and professors and placed in center of the walk, facing town. head stuck on by iron plug and nose scientifically renewed. Cuts a very fine figure. Family has increased the census and...
Dates: 1801 August 8

Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Williamsburg to St. George Tucker, Winchester, 1801 August 13

 Item — Box 22: Series id216780, Folder: 17
Identifier: id252257
Scope and Contents Letters from upper country generally received on Tuesday. Forgot to mention Aunt Betty. She prefers dinning at home and he sends her her dinner every day. Mrs. Prentis remains the same, very ill. Mr. Prentis rides out every day. See Joe (Joseph Prentis) frequently but never hears of mother from him. Theodorick Banister is still closely confined and doctors salivated him. Others well. No argue or fever yet in spite of heavy rains. Brother Jack (John Randolph) wrote that both sisters were...
Dates: 1801 August 13

Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Winchester to St. George Tucker, Richmond, 1802 November 5

 Item — Box 23: Series id216780, Folder: 10
Identifier: id253388
Scope and Contents Glad for his letter from Hicks and his news of Corotoman. Is alone in parlour before a fire. Mother’s provisions are holding out well. Dinner and breakfast are same except for coffee. Amblers invited him to dine with them. This court has been unprofitable. No opportunity for speaking. Regards Major H. as a friend, but has given him no opportunity to speak in court. Young Mr. McMechin who is about to leave the Berkeley bar has offered him two small cases. Mr. McCormick has never called for...
Dates: 1802 November 5

Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Winchester to St. George Tucker, Richmond, 1802 November 11

 Item — Box 23: Series id216780, Folder: 10
Identifier: id253392
Scope and Contents Tomorrow goes to Staunton and sister (Anna Frances Bland (Tucker) Coalter). Returned from Jefferson last night where he had several law cases. Only Mr. Rootes ? paid him so far. Declined a case from Mr. McAlister. Mr. Ambler offered him a good case. Mr. McKormick was in town but did not call for Johnny. Was glad for that when he saw McKormick’s slaves hand-cuffed and chained. Was glad he had destroyed the deed for Johnny? Will send him to Mr. E. Smith. Asks to be remembered to Mother and...
Dates: 1802 November 11

Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Staunton to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, 1802 November 24

 Item — Box 23: Series id216780, Folder: 10
Identifier: id253408
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1802 November 24

Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Winchester to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, 1802 December 3

 Item — Box 23: Series id216780, Folder: 11
Identifier: id253436
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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.

Dates: 1802 December 3

Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Winchester to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, 1803 February 4

 Item — Box 23: Series id216780, Folder: 13
Identifier: id253521
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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.

Dates: 1803 February 4

Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Winchester to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, 1803 February 24

 Item — Box 23: Series id216780, Folder: 13
Identifier: id253552
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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.

Dates: 1803 February 24

Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Winchester to St. George Tucker, Charlottesville, 1803 April 18

 Item — Box 23: Series id216780, Folder: 15
Identifier: id254745
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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.

Dates: 1803 April 18

Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Winchester to St. George Tucker, Fredericksburg, 1803 April 30

 Item — Box 23: Series id216780, Folder: 15
Identifier: id254781
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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.

Dates: 1803 April 30

Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Winchester to St. George Tucker, Fredericksburg, 1803 May 7

 Item — Box 23: Series id216780, Folder: 16
Identifier: id255053
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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.

Dates: 1803 May 7

Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Winchester to St. George Tucker, Dumfries, 1803 May 14

 Item — Box 23: Series id216780, Folder: 16
Identifier: id255077
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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.

Dates: 1803 May 14

Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Winchester to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, 1803 May 18

 Item — Box 23: Series id216780, Folder: 16
Identifier: id255087
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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.

Dates: 1803 May 18

Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Winchester to St. George Tucker, Dumfries, 1803 May 26

 Item — Box 23: Series id216780, Folder: 16
Identifier: id255097
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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.

Dates: 1803 May 26

Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Winchester to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, 1803 June 3

 Item — Box 23: Series id216780, Folder: 17
Identifier: id255112
Scope and Contents Assures father he need not worry about his association with the Methodist preacher. He is not disposed to meddle with such waspish fellow, but was forced into this suit. Thinks Major Holmes, General Smith and Doctor Bull recommended him for suit against Mr. Turnbull’s estate. Judge Tyler’s refusal to accept chancellorship is surprise here. Generally hopped Mr. Nelson will be elected. Mentions Judge White and wife, Major Holmes and wife, Doctor Mackey and wife. List father sent him is...
Dates: 1803 June 3

Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Winchester to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, 1803 June 15

 Item — Box 23: Series id216780, Folder: 17
Identifier: id255408
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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.

Dates: 1803 June 15

Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Winchester to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, 1803 June 24

 Item — Box 23: Series id216780, Folder: 17
Identifier: id255423
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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.

Dates: 1803 June 24

Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Winchester to St. George Tucker, Staunton, 1803 August 16

 Item — Box 23: Series id216780, Folder: 19
Identifier: id255615
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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.

Dates: 1803 August 16

Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Winchester to St. George Tucker, Staunton, 1803 September 6

 Item — Box 24: Series id216780, Folder: 1
Identifier: id255793
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1803 September 6

Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Winchester to St. George Tucker, Richmond, 1803 November 2

 Item — Box 24: Series id216780, Folder: 2
Identifier: id255883
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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.

Dates: 1803 November 2

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