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Mrs. A. F. B. (T.) Coalter, Staunton, Virginia to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, Virginia, circa 1804 January 27
Item — Box 24: Series id216780, Folder: 7
Identifier: id256167
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Vexed that Tucker did not get letters. This letter drain to writing materials Heavy snowfall. Dined at Stuart’s and McDowell’s. Account of child (Frances Lelia Coalter) Brother Jack (John Randolph) writes congratulations on Tucker’s appointment (to Supreme Court of Appeals) He is as usual in bad spirits. Sister Mrs. Judith (Randolph) Randolph wrote from Amelia where she was with Maria (Ward). She seems wretched. Supposes Henry (St. George Tucker) left them. Suggestions for Mama’s (Mrs. Lelia...
Dates:
circa 1804 January 27
Mrs. A. F. B. (T.) Coalter, Staunton, Virginia to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, Virginia, 1803 November 4
Item — Box 24: Series id216780, Folder: 2
Identifier: id255893
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Tucker’s and Ben’s (slave) accounts of lodging on journey to New Market excited pity. Pears delightful but not as good as from their own trees at home (at Williamsburg). Aunt Banister must have been informed of Rose’s death. Short so anxious about accompanying Mama (Mrs. Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker) self almost thought wish to be with cousin Polly (Mary Walker Carter) operated more strongly than duty as nephew. Polly Colo is wife of Geradin. Own sister in South Carolina has another...
Dates:
1803 November 4
Theodorick Bland (1742-1790), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to St. George Tucker, Matoax, near Petersburg, Virginia, 1781 January 26
Item — Box 8: Series id216780, Folder: 10
Identifier: id227973
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Has had rheumatic pain in shoulder. Difficulty to answer his complicated question concerning loan office. Scale of depreciation not at hand though it has been published. Will send as soon as possible. Congress intends to pay just value of principle and interest to money lenders and to establish permanent funds for doing so if states will allow. Impossible to adjust a scale of depreciation usable thorughout continent. Will use universal standard and make liberal allowance in adjustment of...
Dates:
1781 January 26
Thomas Tudor Tucker (1745-1828), Charleston, South Carolina to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, Virginia. per Captain Lusher via Baltimore, 1795 August 31
Item — Box 19: Series id216780, Folder: 5
Identifier: id242790
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Heard of Tudor's (Tucker) death. Hopes for reestablishment of health of sister (Mrs. Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker) and children. Death of Donald Campbell unexpected. Self has not made penny by medical profession since went to Congress. Lost crop planted on hired land last year. Own chief resource is state certificates issued to Commodore Alexander Gillon. Legislature condemned them as fraudulently obtained by Gillon. To petition for redress at November meeting of legislature. President...
Dates:
1795 August 31
Frances (Bland) Randolph Tucker (1752-1788), Matoax, Chesterfield county, Virginia to St. George Tucker, Richmond, favored by Colonel Banister, 1787 April 23
Item — Box 14: Series id216780, Folder: 3
Identifier: id239625
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Dines today at Mr. Buchanan's with Mrs. Inglis who dines with self tomorrow. Donald will be here by first of May. Sister Bet (Elizabeth Tucker) says father (Colonel Henry Tucker) recovering from jaundice. Tom (Thomas Tudor Tucker) ill but better. Jack (John Banister) is in New York. Scene last night with Mr. Baker and his widow.
Dates:
1787 April 23
Theodorick Bland (1742-1790), Cawsons, Prince George county, Virginia to St. George Tucker, New York. To the care of ?, 1786 August 14
Item — Box 13: Series id216780, Folder: 8
Identifier: id234035
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New York packet arrived last night. Delivered all contents of enclosed bill of lading. Glad sister (Frances (Bland) Randolph Tucker) improves. Been at Matoax twice. Once before and once after his visit at Mount Vernon where he spent five or six days with illustrious chief (Washington). There had chapter in book of wisdom. Fanny (Anne Frances B. T. Coalter) is attempting to learn to read so that she will be able to read billet doux from swain in future. Finally said she would put it under her...
Dates:
1786 August 14
Poem to Laura Powell signed by Charley Ravenshead but probably written by St. George Tucker, undated
Item — Box 6, Folder: 3
Identifier: id134688
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Written in honor of Laura Powell's marriage to John Randolph Tucker. This poem was written to continue the tradition of Henry St. George Tucker honoring the souses of his children thereby welcoming them into his heart. 1 p. Poem. Includes a poem to be sung to the tune of "The World is All a Fleeting Show." 1 p. Poem.
Dates:
undated
John Coalter (1771-1838), Elm Grove near Staunton, Virginia to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, Virginia, circa 1804 June 22
Item — Box 24: Series id216780, Folder: 14
Identifier: id257007
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Account of horses procured for Tucker. After trying them in own carriage, will dispatch them to Richmond by wagon or special messenger. Suggests that Tucker send up Anthony or Abraham (slaves) to take them down from Tucker’s at Richmond. Shall send them c/o Colonel Gamble. Instructions as to treatment. Warns not to over-drive nor under-feed them. Price is £72. Gratitude for supplies Tucker sent them. Procured couple of barrels of porter. Cajah (Micajah Coalter) goes by this stage for mother...
Dates:
circa 1804 June 22
John Coalter (1771-1838), Elm Grove near Staunton, Virginia to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, Virginia, 1804 June 22
Item — Box 24: Series id216780, Folder: 14
Identifier: id257012
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Plan that Henry (St. George Tucker) and Cajah (Micajah Coalter) investigate subject of Tucker’s land contract. Proposed that they report as to lands Hanway proposes giving in exchange. Self must go to Goochland for mother (Mrs. Frances Davenport) by next stage. Cannot take (Nathaniel) Beverley (Tucker) from his book. Williams says he left money to pay direct tax. Carrington’s books would show it. Taxes ought to be attended to. Self told land on Ohio valuable. Mentions Frances Lelia Coalter....
Dates:
1804 June 22
John Coalter (1771-1838), Elm Grove near Staunton, Virginia to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, Virginia, 1805 June 14
Item — Box 25: Series id216780, Folder: 12
Identifier: id259033
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Thanks for approbation of late purchase of Elm Grove property. If Tucker can sell own plantation or house with 150 or 200 acres of land for tolerable price, shall feel easy. Has not yet closed contract with brother (Micajah Coalter). Has contract on anvil which hopes will be more advantageous. Mrs. Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker writes that Nathaniel Beverley Tucker appears happy. Polly (Mary Coalter) appears equally so. Dreads relapse if they should be together this summer. Sometimes...
Dates:
1805 June 14
Frances (Bland) Randolph Tucker, Bizarre, near Farmville, Virginia to Colonel St. George Tucker, Camp, honored by Mr. Maddison James Madison?, 1781 October 14
Item — Box 9: Series id216780, Folder: 5
Identifier: id228352
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Has written frequently. Friend (James) Madison rode out today from Randolphsville and returned to dinner. Regrets lack of talent for writing. Life there is dull. Fan (Anne F. B. (T.) C.) calls herself Nancy. Sammy Ben Tottis. Is fat and lively. Love to St. George (Tucker) if he is with him. Brother (Thomas Tudor Tucker?) shall be equipped with shirts when he comes up. Has not heard from him since Syphax came up. Anxiety increased. Heard batteries had been some time opened. Hal (Henry St....
Dates:
1781 October 14
Frances (Bland) Randolph Tucker (1752-1788), Bizarre, near Farmville, Virginia to Major St. George Tucker, honrd. by God knows who, 1781 March 24
Item — Box 8: Series id216780, Folder: 11
Identifier: id228008
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Anxiety abated since his letter received. Fears his wound is worse than he expresses. Asks if there is probability of his returning to camp before his tour of duty expires. Would send the chair that he might return in more comfort. General Robert Lawson has her thanks for his genteel conduct towards St. George. Doctor Armstrong also kind. He may tell Colonel Beverley Randolph that Mrs. Martha (Cocke) Randolph and Lucy are well. Ladies have all had letters from respective husbands. Previous...
Dates:
1781 March 24
Theodorick Bland (1742-1790), Cawsons, Prince George county, Virginia to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, Virginia, Hond. by Mr. Thomas Shore, 1786 May 12
Item — Box 13: Series id216780, Folder: 3
Identifier: id233155
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Encloses copy of Father's (Theodorick Bland, Sr.) account against Theodorick Bland, Jr. commonly called English Theodorick. Letter sent with it as early as 1782 November from Henry Tazewell. No step has been taken by that gentleman or Prentis on whom his business in James City devolved. Last night Captain Miller of the Philadelphia packet informed self he was partly loaded with household funiture for Philadelphia belonging to Theodorick Bland against whom this account is. Goods brought from...
Dates:
1786 May 12
Frances (Bland) Randolph Tucker (1752-1788), Bizarre, near Farmville, Virginia to Major St. George Tucker, Southern Camp, Honrd. by Captain Singleton, 1781 March 22
Item — Box 8: Series id216780, Folder: 11
Identifier: id227999
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Had account of action of 15th (Battle at Guilford Court House). Letter from Beverley Randolph forwarded by Mrs. Randolph said St. George was at Laura Town. Fears he too hurt to travel. Believes only note from her he has received is one delivered by Peirce. Mopsy (Anne Frances Bland (Tucker) Coalter?) is fat, talks prodigiously and will walk in a fortnight. Henry St. George begins to know her. Maria Rind is in status quo. Patty (Martha Hall) is better. Hall's prescription is of service to...
Dates:
1781 March 22
John Coalter, Elm Grove, near Staunton, Virginia to St. George Tucker, Esq., Warminster, Nelson county, Virginia, 1809 August 3
Item — Box 29: Series id216780, Folder: 8
Identifier: id272070
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Family affairs. Henry's (Henry St. George Tucker) daughter born Saturday last. (July 29).
Dates:
1809 August 3
Mrs. A. F. B. (T.) Coalter, Elm Grove near Staunton, Virginia to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, Virginia, 1804 July 5
Item — Box 24: Series id216780, Folder: 15
Identifier: id257132
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Waters at length passable. Complains of weakness. For three mornings took cold bath and experienced advantage. Mother (Mrs. Frances Davenport) home again. Luke Bowyer returned from Richmond and tells them Anthony arrived for horses. Self has fine stock of materials for pigs and plenty of butter and cream. Mentions Polly (Mary Walker Carter), Henry (St. George Tucker) and Peyton. Includes postscript to Mary Walker Carter.
Dates:
1804 July 5
Judith (Randolph) Randolph, Bizarre, Virginia to St. George Tucker, Richmond. By Mr. B. Randolph. Forwarded to Williamsburg, 1797 June 23
Item — Box 20: Series id216780, Folder: 6
Identifier: id243806
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Brett Randolph will take care of her commands in Richmond. Regret Mrs. Tucker's precarious health. If Mrs. Tucker goes north for her health, self will be glad to have Fanny and boys. Will send for them. Sends love to Mrs. Tucker, Henry, Beverley, Charles and Polly. Brother Jack (John Randolph of Roanoke) is at Roanoke. Fan (Anne Frances Bland Tucker) is writing. Sends regards to the Dunbartons, amongst whom Mr. G. Tucker is now included.
Dates:
1797 June 23
Archibald Campbell, Norfolk to Henry ___?, 1801 May 16
Item — Box 22: Series id216780, Folder: 15
Identifier: id251963
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I have received a letter from St. George Tucker about the china. It was shipped at Philadelphia for Fredericksburg. It was the first article put on the vessel. There is no chance of getting it out.
Dates:
1801 May 16
Mrs. A. F. B. (T.) Coalter, Elm Grove near Staunton, Virginia to St. George Tucker, Charlottesville, Virginia, 1803 September 21
Item — Box 24: Series id216780, Folder: 1
Identifier: id255798
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Hopes return of July would bring same pleasure lately enjoyed visit of St. George Tucker. Mama’s (Mrs. Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker) wish to stay at her sweet home appears fondly indulged. Informed his spring curcuit to be Williamsburg, et cetera. Received John Coalter’s letter by Carr. Weaned child (Frances Lelia Coalter) from self. Return of Peyton to Staunton brought letter from poor Henry St. George Tucker to Poll (Mary Walker Carter ? filled with ill news. None of it relates to...
Dates:
1803 September 21
Mrs. A. F. B. (T.) Coalter, Elm Grove near Staunton, Virginia to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, Virginia, 1803 December 16
Item — Box 24: Series id216780, Folder: 4
Identifier: id256025
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Supposes Tucker will have made excursion to Norfolk and be occupied in business of lecturing before this reaches Williamsburg. Delays in consequences of inattention in postmaster’s. Nathaniel Beverley Tucker of late looked his feelings but Polly (Mary Coalter) so displeased thinks he must soon change his way of thinking. John Coalter got him cost of mixed cloth at 25/ a yard. Husband will go to Rockingham and Amherst on business of father’s estate. Maria Ward wrote Beverley but desired...
Dates:
1803 December 16
Mrs. A. F. B. (T.) Coalter, Elm Grove near Staunton, Virginia to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, Virginia, 1804 March 7
Item — Box 24: Series id216780, Folder: 9
Identifier: id256498
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Asks if Poll’s (Mary Walker Carter) voice recovered melody. Supposes piano has not mended as no one in Williamsburg who can tune instrument except old Bassarier. Supposes Mama (Mrs. Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker) would not think of his assistance as he must carry himself and perhaps Tuxy ? Account of health of child (Frances Lelia Coalter), mother (Mrs. Frances Davenport) took medicine and has been bled. Polly (Mary Coalter) has cold. Account of John Coalter at Edmondson’s dinner and ball....
Dates:
1804 March 7
Mrs. A. F. B. (T.) Coalter, Elm Grove near Staunton, Virginia to St. George Tucker, Richmond, Virginia, 1805 May 9
Item — Box 25: Series id216780, Folder: 11
Identifier: id258800
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Wishes Coalter may make final determination concerning building house and removing from Elm Grove. Tucker’s last advice such as own, but Coalter cannot agree. No word from Bizarre. Cannot think what can be matter that Polly (Mary Coalter) has not written. Johnson brings accounts that Maria Ward told sleepy doctor she does not love him. Also that she and John Randolph to be married at once. So improbable, self supposes it groundless. Thanks for sugar and coffee. Remembrances to servants....
Dates:
1805 May 9
3 photostats written by Henry St. George Tucker to Bishop James Madison; and a photostat copy of "Heads of Lectures on Natural Philosophy"given by Bishop Madison at William and Mary College., 1796, 1811
File — Box 4, Folder: 7
Identifier: id153837
Scope and Contents
From the File:
Scope and Contents Photostats of James Madison correspondence (1788-89, 1831, and undated); photostats of letters written by Bishop James Madison (1776, 1780-1803); photostats of letters to Bishop Madison from Henry St. George Tucker (1811); photostats of letters written by James Madison, Sr. (1794-95); photostat of lectures given by Bishop Madison at William and Mary (1796)
Dates:
1796, 1811
Nathaniel Beverley Tucker, St. Louis, to John Coalter, Winchester, Staunton or Richmond, Virginia, 1817 July 16
Item — Box 36: Series id216780, Folder: 3
Identifier: id216780
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Sent him deed for Lunenberg land. Has not heard from them during winter or spring, Has opportunity of investing money for return of 100 or 10,000 percent. Advises him and brother Henry St. George to invest with him. This letter will be delivered by Edward Bates, brother of Charles Fleming Bates.
Dates:
1817 July 16
Frances (Tucker) Tucker (1740-1825), Bermuda to Frances (Bland) Randolph Tucker, 1779 November 26
Item — Box 5: Series id216780, Folder: 10
Identifier: id227355
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Heard of her marriage to brother (St. George Tucker) and wishes them happiness. Father (Henry Tucker) sailed 4 months ago to London. Mother (Anne (Butterfield) Tucker) visiting brother and sister (Henry and Frances (Bruere) Tucker) at St. George's for winter. Mr. Tucker has two vessels sailing today for Virginia.
Dates:
1779 November 26