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Henry St. George Tucker. Washington, to St. George Tucker, 1816 January 2

 Item — Box 34: Series id216780, Folder: 13
Identifier: id216780
Scope and Contents

Thanks his for letters and returns them. Approves enterprise of Nathaniel Beverley Tucker but regrets separation. Mr. Coater's letter about Mrs. Davenport was despondent. Only a few documents yet from respective departments and they are voluminous and in folio. Persons allowed only one coy. Brother has not arrived (John Randolph).

Dates: 1816 January 2
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 34 / Folder 13: Correspondence

St. George Tucker, Williamsburg to Henry St. George Tucker, 1816 March 10

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Identifier: id216780
Scope and Contents Estrangement of John Randolph of Roanoke very bitter. Asks that if he writs again he enclose letter to John Coalter. Answers his questions: leaves money to Randolph in will. Money received from hire of Matty, Negro woman, given to Judith Randolph and to John. Does not apologize for selling wife's Negroes. Thought it for the best. Grandfather gave deed for slaves to daughter Frances (Bland) Randolph Tucker. When about to marry, it was agreed she should have power to make will disposing of her...
Dates: 1816 March 10
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 35 / Folder 1: Correspondence

St. George Tucker, Williamsburg to Henry St. George Tucker, 1816 March 19

 Item — Box 35: Series id216780, Folder: 2
Identifier: id216780
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Hears through John Coalter that he is reconciled with brother (John Randolph of Roanoke). Encloses Randolph's receipt for $2500 which he may discount if that will help reconciliation. Hear of death of his sister Judith Randolph Randolph. Copy of note in which John Randolph borrowed $2500 from Tucker.

Dates: 1816 March 19
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 35 / Folder 2: Correspondence

Henry St. George Tucker, Winchester, to St. George Tucker, 1816 May 10

 Item — Box 35: Series id216780, Folder: 4
Identifier: id216780
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Superior Court in session. Self been gone five months. Likes being a congressional member but hopes he never meets on the floor one whom he can never be disposed to meet there. Col. Augustine Smith is chief teacher at the Academy. Mr. Heterick still there but too old. Dabney Carr, Holmes and self have made academy rules more strict. LIterary society been improved by addition of Frank Gilmer. Heard from George Tucker and Beverley's wife.

Dates: 1816 May 10
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 35 / Folder 4: Correspondence

Henry St. George Tucker, Washington, to St. George Tucker, 1816 December 4

 Item — Box 35: Series id216780, Folder: 11
Identifier: id216780
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By a representative from Indiana he received a letter from Alexander Stuart who says that Beverley and his wife are well and bear their misfortune with becoming fortitude. His letters are filled with love and solicitude. Uncle Tucker is well.

Dates: 1816 December 4
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 35 / Folder 11: Correspondence

Henry St. George Tucker, Winchester, to St. George Tucker, 1817 January 18

 Item — Box 35: Series id216780, Folder: 12
Identifier: id216780
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Had Frederick Gilmer write father on account of his injury in overturning of stage on January 5. Is now back home again. Shoulder has a broken bone. Perhaps a broken rib. Hand sprained. Pursuit of profession may be more troublesome than ever. Brother came up as soon as he heard he was injured.

Dates: 1817 January 18
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 35 / Folder 12: Correspondence

Henry St. George Tucker, Philadelphia, to St. George Tucker, 1817 February 14

 Item — Box 35: Series id216780, Folder: 13
Identifier: id216780
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Has now no hope of arm being perfectly restored. Is too late to reset it so shall have a circumscribed use of it. Suffers little pain and is comfortably lodged at house of friend. Spent last week with kind relative Sandy Campbell. Is now with another friend Mr. Lyle. Arm is knitting, loosely bandaged to body, under clothes.

Dates: 1817 February 14
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 35 / Folder 13: Correspondence

Henry St. George Tucker, Winchester, to St. George Tucker, 1817 April 8

 Item — Box 35: Series id216780, Folder: 15
Identifier: id216780
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Arrived home on 4th. Judge Holmes ill. Does not expect to recover use of arm. May be elected to Congress though he was not a candidate. Election took place while he was absent. Servant Carter seduced from him in Philadelphia.

Dates: 1817 April 8
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 35 / Folder 15: Correspondence

Henry St. George Tucker, Winchester, to St. George Tucker, 1817 July 7

 Item — Box 36: Series id216780, Folder: 3
Identifier: id216780
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Has daughter called Virginia, born 30th of June. Expects them for visit this summer. If they come by carriage to Washington, his carriage can meet them there to save rough part of journey as he says his carriage is not very strong.

Dates: 1817 July 7
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 36 / Folder 3: Correspondence

Henry St. George Tucker, Washington, to St. George Tucker, 1817 December 5

 Item — Box 36: Series id216780, Folder: 8
Identifier: id216780
Scope and Contents Encloses copy of president's message this morning. St. George accompanied him here this time to see the city. St. returned home. This is dreary place with little society and that is marred by forms and ostentation and unbecoming show of spendor. Several problems before Congress. One involves freedome of some South American colonies. That may be problem for executive. Spain would consider it cause for war and England would agree. Self does not wish war and loss of freedom for us to gain...
Dates: 1817 December 5
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 36 / Folder 8: Correspondence

Henry St. George Tucker, Washington, to St. George Tucker, 1818 March 18

 Item — Box 36: Series id216780, Folder: 11
Identifier: id216780
Scope and Contents Agrees with father on bankruptcy bill and contemplated extension of credit in sales of public lands. Voted against credit bill which was project of those disappointed by rejection of Irish petition. Debate on internal improvements is ended. His speeches will appear in the Winchester paper and Intelligencer. President will sign road bill through constitutionalists voted against it. Bill for furniture of president's house is subject of debate. Washington had no appropriation, had only $25,000...
Dates: 1818 March 18
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 36 / Folder 11: Correspondence

Henry St. George Tucker, Winchester, to St. George Tucker, 1818 May 31

 Item — Box 36: Series id216780, Folder: 13
Identifier: id216780
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Attended Superior Court and Episcopal convention. Heard of him through Polly Bush and Cabell. Next April will be in state Senate. Holmes has recovered. Mentions Judge White, Ned Smith, Mr. Balmain, Mr. Herterick, and old Tedball. Heard through Mr. Low of Norfolk from Dr.. Barraud's family.

Dates: 1818 May 31
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 36 / Folder 13: Correspondence

Henry St. George Tucker, Winchester, to St. George Tucker, 1818 June 26

 Item — Box 36: Series id216780, Folder: 14
Identifier: id216780
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Thinks this part of country affords little opening for young lawyer, is his advice to Page. Fourteen lawyers live in the county. Will send his protégé Holmes Conrad to western country next spring. He will find activity at St. Louis. Own success was miraculous and aided by retirement of Judge Holmes from the bar. Self knows nothing but law.

Dates: 1818 June 26
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 36 / Folder 14: Correspondence

Henry St. George Tucker, Winchester, to St. George Tucker, 1819 May 9

 Item — Box 37: Series id216780, Folder: 10
Identifier: id216780
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Very busy in court. Health better. Children, Virginia, David and Mary, had whooping cough. Hopes to bring family to see him next winter. Had no opposition in election for state senate. Was on unpopular side of Seminole War question. Refused to attend a dinner for General Jackson though friends Judges Carr and Holmes went. Had painful letter from Beverley. Brother John Randolph again outrages his feelings. Requests loan of $1000 which he cannot raise.

Dates: 1819 May 9
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 37 / Folder 10: Correspondence

Henry St. George Tucker, Winchester, to St. George Tucker, 1819 June 13

 Item — Box 37: Series id216780, Folder: 11
Identifier: id216780
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Expected to go to Richmond but self and all family has been ill. Senna and cremor tartar have baneful effects on him. Knows bile is his great foe. Climate is decidedly bilious. Polly Coalter writes they are all well.

Dates: 1819 June 13
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 37 / Folder 11: Correspondence

Henry St. George Tucker, Winchester, to St. George Tucker, 1820 October 27

 Item — Box 38: Series id216780, Folder: 10
Identifier: id216780
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Family recovering from influenza. Learns that Nathaniel Beverley Tucker is entirely recovered at St. Louis. Was worried about it. Sandy Campbell and his wife have been with self for a week. Polly Bush is recovering.

Dates: 1820 October 27
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 38 / Folder 10: Correspondence

Henry St. George Tucker, Winchester, to St. George Tucker, 1821 March 12

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Safely home again. Too busy at court to get to Williamsburg. Mr. Dandridge very low in health. Mr. Conrad writes that Beverley was ill. Self thinks it is the same attack he wrote of before.

Dates: 1821 March 12
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 38 / Folder 16: Correspondence

Henry St. George Tucker, Winchester, to St. George Tucker, 1821 March 29

 Item — Box 38: Series id216780, Folder: 16
Identifier: id216780
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Worries at news of Beverley and Uncle Tucker. Long feared that Beverley's propensity for bleeding would injure health. Mr. Dandridge died from dropsy and diseased liver caused by intemperance. A gentleman except when drunk. His family devoted to him for his good qualities. Chancery court meets next week.

Dates: 1821 March 29
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 38 / Folder 16: Correspondence

Henry St. George Tucker, Winchester, to St. George Tucker, 1821 May 24

 Item — Box 38: Series id216780, Folder: 18
Identifier: id216780
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Busy in court for seven weeks. Cannot meet him in Richmond. Cases in Chancery court left over from last year. Sent frances to Philadelphia to see Dr. Physick about his eyes. She went with Parson Hill and wife in carriage to Baltimore and then by boat to Philadelphia. They went to the Presbyterian General Assembly there. Infant Beverley has been ill.

Dates: 1821 May 24
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 38 / Folder 18: Correspondence

Henry St. George Tucker, Winchester, to St. George Tucker, 1821 July 14

 Item — Box 39: Series id216780, Folder: 1
Identifier: id216780
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Not surprised to hear they were at Cabells. Had expected them to be at Louisa springs. Evelina expects to go to the Shenandoah Springs. Waits to hear from Coalter. Mountain air too stimulating for an affection of the breast. Weather more deep and changeable than in the champaign country. Fears Frances' eyes not much benefitted in Philadelphia. Will write to Beverley by a man who goes to St. Louis. Invited Uncle Thomas Tudor Tucker to visit them.

Dates: 1821 July 14
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 39 / Folder 1: Correspondence

Henry St. George Tucker to St. George Tucker, Warminster, 1821 August 5

 Item — Box 39: Series id216780, Folder: 2
Identifier: id216780
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Asks father to give enclosed petition of appeals to Judge Cabell. If granted, send them to Harrison Dance? No amusements not even gaming. Next month Mr. Coalter promises "Sally down the Valley." His wit is surprising. Surprised at decisions against Preston.

Dates: 1821 August 5
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 39 / Folder 2: Correspondence

Henry St. George Tucker, Winchester, to St. George Tucker, 1821 September 4

 Item — Box 39: Series id216780, Folder: 3
Identifier: id216780
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Coalter and Elizabeth arrived. Anguished by loss of Fanny. His family absent and account of little Beverley's indispostion. He is doing renovations to house. Mr. Ambler's family got up last night. Mr. Coalter and Mr. Gilmer are gone to church to hear bishop preach. Worried concern health of Thomas Tudor Tucker.

Dates: 1821 September 4
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 39 / Folder 3: Correspondence

Henry St. George Tucker, Winchester, to St. George Tucker, 1821 September 22

 Item — Box 39: Series id216780, Folder: 3
Identifier: id216780
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When he can go on the stage. Johnson (Mr. Carrington's boy) would have been sent over earlier but his mother, our cook, has been ill and we need him in the kitchen. He will return to Edgewood as soon as one of his sisters can replace him in the kitchen.

Dates: 1821 September 22
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 39 / Folder 3: Correspondence

Henry St. George Tucker, Winchester, to St. George Tucker, 1821 October 12

 Item — Box 39: Series id216780, Folder: 4
Identifier: id216780
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Introduces to him Irvin Powell, son of his neighbor and brother in the law, Alfred Powell. The boy, after some years at sea, will attend William and Mary.

Dates: 1821 October 12
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 39 / Folder 4: Correspondence

Henry St. George Tucker, Winchester, to St. George Tucker, 1822 February 18

 Item — Box 39: Series id216780, Folder: 8
Identifier: id216780
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Found Evelina with a fine new son. Mr. Coalter's marriage on the 14th was very quiet. Elizabeth Coalter was to delicate to go. His wife seems amiable.

Dates: 1822 February 18
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 39 / Folder 8: Correspondence

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