- keyword(s): Henry St. George Tucker
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Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Bizarre to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, 1797 August 19
Has use of sister's ? library and intends to learn rudiments of Spanish language. Will study it later under Mr. Bellini. Borrowed an Italian book from him but has no dictionary. Family here remembers all of them. Brother Jack goes to Roanoke tomorrow and may take him. Will write to brother Beverley.
Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Williamsburg to St. George Tucker, Norfolk, 1798 March 7
Writes for mother who forgot it because brother Jack is reading a play to her. She has not had cholic. Is 10:00 so he must quit.
Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Richmond to St. George Tucker, Fredericksburg, 1798 April 30
Brother Jack is better and expects to go to Bizarre. Self expects to go down tomorrow and pass through Williamsburg to Norfolk according to father's orders. Jack is very low spirited and wishes self to stay with him. He will, however, follow father's orders.
Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Williamsburg to St. George Tucker, Fredericksburg, 1798 May 2
Stopped here because clothes were not ready but will be in Norfolk on Sunday. Mother is busy preparing for dinner and reception for Mr. Page and his lady and she forgot to write. She is not well. Must write to brother Jack.
Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Norfolk to St. George Tucker, Dumfries, 1798 May 19
Sunday at dinner with Mr. Byrd was seized with chills and fever. Is covered with pocks but is much better. Mr. Adair started to the West Indies but boat sprang a leak. Is treated like a son by Mrs. Campbell. Stayed up at night to give him medicine. Doctor visits him daily.
Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Norfolk to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, 1798 June 4
Has taken the clearing out dose. Nancy Barraud goes up to be attended by Doctor Hansford. Eyes still weak. Mr. and Mrs. Campbell and Mrs. Cordil? wish to be remembered. Had a violent thunderstorm a few hours after mother left.
Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Norfolk to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, 1798 June 8
Received father's letter by Mr. Andrews and Mr. Byrd. Book was left at Hampton but will come on mail boat. A letter from brother Jack indicates he is absorbed in melancholy and not very well. Wishes brother Beverley to remember him to his good old master Bellini and Mr. Bracken, father to give his greetings to Mr. Madison.
Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Bizarre to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, 1798 August 18
Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Bizarre to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, 1798 August 30
Thanks him for letter and money brought by Robin. St. George Randolph pleased with pocketbook and Buona made no complaint at having none. Brother Jack went to Richmond to General Meade's trial. Encloses list of expenses since coming here.
Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Williamsburg to St. George Tucker, Bizarre, 1798 October 13
Joe arrived with letter, but no money. Is staying to have horses shod. Will give him 18/. Paid maker $10 for father's press. Does not like the wooden bolts, but thinks father asks for them. They can be changed to brass. Sattywhite paints the house and press. Is reading Littleton and Anacharsis and finds former puzzling and dull. Likes the latter.
Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Williamsburg to St. George Tucker, Richmond, 1798 November 14
Sent letters to him yesterday, except Mr. Armistead's receipt for coal and wine which came on safely by Mr. Hutchings. To defray expenses took on note at Mr. Greenhow's store. Mother found house in good order. Uncle Tucker is well. Asks him to deliver note to P. Randolph. Mother is busy cutting carpets.
Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Williamsburg to St. George Tucker, Richmond, 1799 April 1
Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Williamsburg to St. George Tucker, Richmond, 1799 April 5
Cannot send papers by post but will enquire for someone by whom to send them. Mr. Russell returned deeds with proper certificates. Is too late to copy? the commission, but will do it by the next post.
Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Williamsburg to St. George Tucker, Richmond, 1799 April 8
Sends copy of commission annexed to the deed of land in Norfolk country. Cousin George recognizes Mrs. Tucker’s dangerous health. Sister Fanny’s instrument has not yet arrived. Self is beginning to wish to play on the violin and wonders if father can get one cheaply for him.
Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Williamsburg to St. George Tucker, Richmond, 1799 June 16
Has composition ready to present to society. Bishop thinks it improper for a professor to see it first. Explains how he handled subject of "Nature of civil liberty and form of government best adapted to its preservation." Speech is 25 minutes long. Does not think he deserves a degree. Wonders if college professors will honor him for father's sake. Will persist in attempt if father wishes.
Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Williamsburg to St. George Tucker, Richmond, 1799 July 14
Writes by Watkins. Will Bentley acknowledged receipt of the Virginia laws and sent some pamphlets. Will get a hat for Mary Anne and shoes for Isbell, which they say father promised.
Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Williamsburg to St. George Tucker, Bizarre, 1799 October 27
Mr. Dunbar, Mr. H. Skipwith and Peyton Skipwith been visiting him. Was surprised at the route they took to the Sulphur Springs. Doctor Barraud thinks Mrs. Barraud, who was inoculated, has caught the infection.
Henry St. George tucker (1780-1848), Williamsburg to St. George Tucker, Richmond, 1799 November 14
Mother arrived safely. Had supposed father would not have to sit at court in Richmond, as he was one of the judges who rode the long circuit. Sends him books and clothes. Mrs. Barraud had gotten over the smallpox. Sends regards to Peyton Randolph.
Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Williamsburg to St. George Tucker, Northumberland, 1800 April
Mother's finger sore. Watkins, John Cocke, and company? are here.
Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Williamsburg to St. George Tucker, Richmond, 1800 June 15
Mother too busy to write. Sister Fanny writes the Norfolk patients are recovering. Cowan sends receipt from Mr. Myers’ agent enclosing receipt from Cowan for quarter cask of wine. Asks for law books and paper.
Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Bizarre to St. George Tucker, Staunton, 1800 August 24
Could not get a horse in Richmond and forced to drive this one at a walk. Took four days for trip. Tudor Randolph is a fine boy. His mother, (Judith Randolph) seems happy in her remote situation. Jack seems very despondent. Self believes it is induced by an attachment, although he has never said so.
Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Winchester to St. George Tucker, Richmond, 1806 November 9
Major Holmes left yesterday. Will see Ridgeway as soon as possible. His small house will not afford Sandy a separate room and bed. Sandy is very good and honorable. Perhaps, he could be put in school under Mr. Heterick. Will not urge father to leave him with self.
Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Winchester to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, 1807 March 1
Is candidate for next legislature. Is no electioneer. Has been at home or out of the county most of the time. Written on Letter of Anne Evelina (Hunter) Tucker, this date.
Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Winchester to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, 1807 May 3
Worried at no letter from him. Thanks him for advice about election. District court over and tomorrow a county court begins. Encloses Sandy's account which shows that he is pennyless. Evelina asks him to come up for summer. No news from Nathaniel Beverley Tucker.
Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Winchester to St. George Tucker, Richmond, 1807 September 30
Did not hear from father but sent Sandy down to Williamsburg today. District court sets in. He must go shopping for Evelina who will be confined in January. Gave Sandy $40.