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Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Winchester to St. George Tucker, Richmond, 1803 November 5

 Item — Box 24: Series id216780, Folder: 2
Identifier: id255907
Scope and Contents

Wrote once by Mr. Ambler. Surprised to hear of Judge Edmund Pendleton’s death. He was a great and beloved man. Regrets that he saw him only once, only for a moment. Judge White will deliver this. Has been busy at court. Saved a Negro from hanging but he was burnt in the hand and whipped … Letter torn.

Dates: 1803 November 5

Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Winchester to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, 1804 February 7

 Item — Box 24: Series id216780, Folder: 8
Identifier: id256202
Scope and Contents Cold is disappearing. The hurly-burly in a tavern during the session of assembly is amazing. Table was filled with dram, glasses, sugar, combs, brasses, etc. Met Mr. Harrison at New Kent Court House. Harrison wrote young Mr. Briggs, enclosing money, thinking that Briggs would spend the winter with Tucker. Letter was sent by a young Mr. Armistead, perhaps the one who lived with Colonel Travis. Did not meet Major Holmes in Richmond. Dined with Peyton Randolph. Performers changed play from...
Dates: 1804 February 7

Henry St. George Tucker (1870-1848), Winchester to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, 1804 February 12

 Item — Box 24: Series id216780, Folder: 8
Identifier: id256211
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Discusses fully the new bank bill. (Sunday) received no mail from Williamsburg. Has not been to Mr. Ambler’s house, but his boys are well. Dined with Major Holmes today. They will learn from Cousin George that Johnson was mistaken.

Dates: 1804 February 12

Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Winchester to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, 1804 February 17

 Item — Box 24: Series id216780, Folder: 8
Identifier: id256223
Scope and Contents Surprised Pritchard has not sent the books or that Cousin Jack Tucker has not delivered the profiles which cost him so much exertion in sitting still. Father should employ Mr. Wilson as bank agent. Has been given some unprofitable and laborious business at Jefferson court where Ellzey left suddenly. Griggs, settled there, will give him stiff competition. Thanks mother for poetry a new circulating library has opened here. Must brush up on rhyming or he will not be a match for Judge Nelson....
Dates: 1804 February 17

Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Winchester to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, 1804 March 1

 Item — Box 24: Series id216780, Folder: 9
Identifier: id256473
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Their letters full of merriment. e was detained at Berkeley. Here is here a practicing ball, somewhat like Mr. Warrels ? though it lacks the merriment of his. Pleased that Judge Nelson was appointed professor of law. Reports that Mr. Custis and Molly Fitzhugh were to marry. Amazed, considering the reports of his vices. Mr. Daingerfield will keep Johnny (slave) and Bob gives much satisfaction. Mrs. White and Miss Smith are better, also the Bushes.

Dates: 1804 March 1

Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Staunton to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, 1804 March 22

 Item — Box 24: Series id216780, Folder: 10
Identifier: id256550
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Was busy at Jefferson court. Came with Major Holmes who furnished a horse while self brought Bob. Mrs. Davenport not well. Frances Lelia Coalter improved in graces. Talks and walks more than Catharine Ambler. Walks with chairs. Is not fair, but has fine eyes. John Coalter is busy.

Dates: 1804 March 22

Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Winchester to St. George Tucker, Richmond, 1804 May 12

 Item — Box 24: Series id216780, Folder: 12
Identifier: id256890
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Encloses letter. Is fatigued. Regrets that he causes them so much pain and assures him it is involuntary. (enclosure lacking).

Dates: 1804 May 12

Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Winchester to St. George Tucker, Richmond, 1804 May 19

 Item — Box 24: Series id216780, Folder: 13
Identifier: id256905
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Discusses Alexandria and Richmond banks. Mode of life not changed. Still visits friends. Son of an influential man boards with Mr. Bush and studies law with self. May help to bring him business.

Dates: 1804 May 19

Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Winchester to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, 1804 June 6

 Item — Box 24: Series id216780, Folder: 14
Identifier: id256970
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From Mr. Page hears that father made speculation in bank stock – pleased with decision of case of Dunlpa and Harris. Mr. Daingerfield promises to pay interest which will balance what father pays Ridgeway.

Dates: 1804 June 6

Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Winchester to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, 1804 June 15

 Item — Box 24: Series id216780, Folder: 14
Identifier: id256993
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Encloses $285 in notes for Mr. Bassett. Sent the Bishop a notice of tickets in his possession (lottery tickets?) and kept one for self. Hopes father enjoyed visiting Doctor at Norfolk. Hopes John Hartwell Cocke? comes to the country this summer. Is a fashionable thing to do. Colonel Cary will spend summer with Mr. Fairfax in Charlestown. Will see father in Staunton. Two more of Logwood’s gang have been taken up for passing counterfeit notes.

Dates: 1804 June 15

Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Winchester to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, 1804 July 3

 Item — Box 24: Series id216780, Folder: 15
Identifier: id257112
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Glad they are well, and that Charles will realize his ambition of obtaining a grenadier's heighth. His friend (schoolmaster) Mr. Reterick, is ill but becomes more popular as a teacher and his school is full. Had thought of removing. Expects the Amblers. Jacqueline Smith answers questions but does not talk. Water in cellars from boiling spring. Big hailstorm. A mountain slide about 15 miles from here.

Dates: 1804 July 3

Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Winchester to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, 1804 December 10

 Item — Box 25: Series id216780, Folder: 3
Identifier: id257945
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Hopes to be there about the 28th or 29th of the month. Will bring Bob with him. Must return by the last of January. Friends here all well

Dates: 1804 December 10

Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Williamsburg to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, 1805 January 18

 Item — Box 25: Series id216780, Folder: 5
Identifier: id258213
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Chooses this method of mentioning subject. Asks if he should not seek a political life. He realizes that Polly (Mary Carter) will never love him and that he will always love her. He feels in her presence and must leave.

Dates: 1805 January 18

Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Winchester to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, 1805 February 10

 Item — Box 25: Series id216780, Folder: 6
Identifier: id258344
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Does not know why father is worried about him as he has no intentions of disobedience . Mentioned going to assembly as he thought some member might resign. Has not changed in his affections (for Mary Carter) but has no hopes that she will change her mind. Mr. Peyton will deliver this.

Dates: 1805 February 10

Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Winchester to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, 1805 March 3

 Item — Box 25: Series id216780, Folder: 7
Identifier: id258392
Scope and Contents Went to Washington with Major H. Holmes. Uncle Thomas Tudor Tucker very well. Brother John Randolph ill. Washington is a perfect desert. Many eminent men there. Public anxious on subject of impeachment. A temporary gallery added to senate room. Vice president (George Clinton) handled case with dignity. Description of impeachment case against Judge Samuel Chase and speeches of Judge Key, Luther Martin, Mr. Harper, Mr. Nicholson, Mr. Rodney and brother John Randolph. Descriptions of speech of...
Dates: 1805 March 3

Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Winchester to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, 1805 March 17

 Item — Box 25: Series id216780, Folder: 7
Identifier: id258430
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Hopes they are well. Has been in court a fortnight continually. Goes to Staunton. Miss Bush ill but better. Asks enclosed letter be delivered to Mr. Nelson? Will return on April 1st. Enclosure not present.

Dates: 1805 March 17

Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Winchester to St. George Tucker, Richmond, 1805 April 21

 Item — Box 25: Series id216780, Folder: 10
Identifier: id258628
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Writes to say he is well. One week in the company of Judge Brooke cured him. Is very fond of Judge who has pleasing manner, handsome talents extensive knowledge. Universally admired.

Dates: 1805 April 21

Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Winchester to St. George Tucker, Richmond, 1805 June 29

 Item — Box 25: Series id216780, Folder: 12
Identifier: id259068
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Ague, fever and dysentery here. Is not fatal. Expects smallpox. Has had Bob inoculated with kinepox but will not dare take him to Staunton. Will be glad to meet father soon.

Dates: 1805 June 29

Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Winchester to St. George Tucker, Richmond, 1805 October 13

 Item — Box 25: Series id216780, Folder: 15
Identifier: id259213
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District court ended. Accidentally discovered that Major Holmes will be compelled to pay a large debt for unprincipled John James Maunde. Knows father owes a debt to bank and is embarrassed because of Mr. Wilson. Thinks perhaps father could advance the money within a year. If brother had accepted a recent proposal from Mr. Perkins self would have advanced the money. Received letter from Beverley whom he admires greatly. Asks that Blackstone be sent him.

Dates: 1805 October 13

Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Winchester to St. George Tucker, Richmond, 1805 November 9

 Item — Box 26: Series id216780, Folder: 1
Identifier: id259888
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Pleased at father’s reply to his suggestion about (debt of) Major Holmes. Holmes may be made one of honourable corps by legislature. Will follow his advice about Perkins. Asks for copy of Mrs. Corran’s marriage settlement and her will. Will follow his advice about Perkins. Must delay answer about one part of his letter.

Dates: 1805 November 9

Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Winchester to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, 1806 June 17

 Item — Box 26: Series id216780, Folder: 11
Identifier: id261570
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Thanks him for letter and $100. Glad at good news of Charles Carter. Went to see Evelina Hunter. Glad parents are coming to Staunton. Sandy ? is well and attention to studies. Cannot ride so will not come to Staunton with him unless he buys a gig. Hears Nathaniel Beverley has left home at last. Wishes him well and is proud of him, admires him. Asks to borrow money. Wishes to make changes in house. Buildiing office cost $300.

Dates: 1806 June 17

Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Bizarre to St. George Tucker, Charlottesville, 1795 September 13

 Item — Box 19: Series id216780, Folder: 6
Identifier: id242793
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Brother Dick sends messenger to him tomorrow. Obeyed his mandates in letter to Mr. Holcomb. Hears mother has recovered from cholic. That Miss Tucker has arrived from Bermuda. Strangely-dressed man called her for father. Thinks it is George Tucker. Congratulates father on birth of grandson on Sept. 11. Brother Richard named him Tudor after brother Theodoric Tudor. Sister Judy is better. St. George thinks baby is his plaything.

Dates: 1795 September 13

Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Williamsburg to St. George Tucker, Richmond, 1796 June 15

 Item — Box 19: Series id216780, Folder: 13
Identifier: id243156
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Mother is better and thanks him for things she sent. Had company last evening and tried the bath this morning though she was much frightened at first. Note by Mrs. Lelia Skipwith Carter Tucker.

Dates: 1796 June 15

Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Bizarre to St. George Tucker, Winchester, 1796 September 26

 Item — Box 19: Series id216780, Folder: 16
Identifier: id243229
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Failure to write was not because of illness. Sister Judy went to visit friend in Amelia. St. George Randolph? has toothache and fever, but is a sweet boy with father's generosity of temper. Is cold there and supposes it is freezing at the springs.

Dates: 1796 September 26

Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Bizarre to St. George Tucker, Winchester, 1796 October 9

 Item — Box 19: Series id216780, Folder: 17
Identifier: id243243
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Has not heard from them for three weeks. Fears they are sick. Is now at Brett Randolph's of Sandiford though he dated his letter at Bizarre. Judy is still visiting. Self has gained.

Dates: 1796 October 9

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