- keyword(s): Nathaniel Beverley Tucker
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Nathaniel Beverley Tucker to Eliza D. Naylor, 1825 June 3
Deed of gift of six Negroes (Phillis, Dolly, Alick, Fanny, Betsy & David) to Eliza D. Naylor for her natural life, with remainder to such one child as she by will or writing should appoint. Tucker to hold the said slaves in trust for Eliza during her natural life free from the control of such husband as she may marry. Signed by Nathaniel Beverley Tucker, E. Naylor and witnesses by E. Batts.
J. D. Grafton to Nathaniel Beverley Tucker, 1825 June 19
Thank you for all you did for me.I know I would never receive Miss Eliza's plighted faith at the altar. The scenes of yesterday and this morning have almost burst my aching heart.
Joseph D. Grafton to Nathaniel Beverley Tucker, 1825 August 9
Uncertain of his future. Death of Dr. Lane. Left widow and five little ones. Report on death of Dr. Bates.
Theo McPheeters to Uncle Nathaniel Beverley Tucker, 1827 February 3
My brother has written to me frequently to send me Robertson's notes as his Father has promised to pay the balance. Please handle it so it can be sent to Kentucky. Has sent signature on blank paper for him to write order on. Does not wish to be troubiesome. Brother James was well. Asks about Mrs. Chamberlain.
Doctor Samuel Merry to Nathaniel Beverley Tucker, 1827 September 5
Cannot visit Tucker's wife. Believes disease is under the control of medicines. Fearful tonics and stimulants. Afraid will cause an obstruction. Doesn't recommend cream of tarter. Recommends calomel combined with opium and digitalis. Recommends rhubarb. Great attention to diet.
Nathaniel Beverley Tucker, Roanoke to Carter Coupland, 1811 May 12
Surprised to hear that there was some doubt with you or your father about your returning to us. Hope you will come. Have collected what you will need to read until you commence the study of your profession. The post rider brought the mare. My regards to your father. Ask him to support my argument.
Carter Coupland, Sussex to Nathaniel Beverley Tucker, 1814 June 10
I am in a section of the country I have never before seen. The people are more independent and the property more equally divided than any county I was ever in. If I leave Virginia, I shall try to visit my friends in Charlotte.
John Wickham, Richmond to Nathaniel Beverley Tucker, 1821 August 2
Instructions from Treasury Department now made public. Will avail self of credit. Encloses power of attorney dated 1821 July 31 and four certificates for specified pieces of land in Missouri (lacking). Asks him to make necessary declaration. 1821 August 3. Above is copy sent for protection against irregularity of mails. Will send this by northern post offices. Power of attorney filed under 1821 August 3.
John Wickham, Richmond to Nathaniel Beverley Tucker
Instructions from Treasury Department now made public. Will avail self of credit. Encloses power of attorney dated 1821 July 31 and four certificates for specified pieces of land in Missouri (lacking). Asks him to make necessary declaration. 1821 August 19. Above is copy of prevous letter has not received answer and wishes to know if certificates were declared as requested.
David Barton, Washington, to Nathaniel Beverley Tucker, 1824 May 16
Bill respecting circuit to be established in Illinois and Missouri pending but will not be acted on this session. Congress involved with many small acts. Land bill for adjudication of claims in Missouri and Arkansas may pass. Bates is district attorney. Mentions Rector, Crawford, Forsyth, Van Buren, Duff Green, Edwards and Missouri Bank. Bill to establish land office up the issouri was not taken up.
Nathaniel Beverley Tucker, Glenburnie, to Elizabeth Tucker Coalter, niece., 1825 January 4
Consolation. Religion.
Nathaniel Beverley Tucker, Mr. Naylor's, to St. George Tucker, 1825 September 24
Dictated. Missed appointment to Supreme Bench.
Nathaniel Beverley Tucker, South Point to St. George Tucker, 1826 August 7
Has been on circuit. Well except for his mouth. Pleased at Prospect of Missouri becoming a tobacco-raising people as I know nothing so likely to Virginianize the country. Can manure the tobacco lands. Tobacco he has sent to Virginia and Liverpool said to be best in market. People of Kentucky unfit for self-government. Have lost good people. Dirk and pistol one cause.
Nathaniel Beverley Tucker, Mr. Coalter's to St. George Tucker, 1813 January 21
Just heard of your appointment as Judge of the District Court. All your friends were satisfied. With regard to your letter of objection to Mr. Coalter I think you know best your physical ability. I have been sick.
Nathaniel Beverley Tucker, Charlotte, to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, 1814 December 18
Polly's health better. State legislature and Congress at cross purposes. Need proper military arrangements for future. Will accept whatever military appointment he gets. "I have come back into Old Virgnia, more of a Virginian than ever, and as to Messrs the Yankees, I love them not."
Nathaniel Beverley Tucker, Charlotte, to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, 1814 December 18
Monroe Banister. Army bill. Would prefer command of regiment of foot.
Nathaniel Beverley Tucker, Charlotte, to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, 1815 February 26
Awaiting word on army appointment. Destruction of our judiciary system renders the practice of law in the Country utterly unprofitable, disgusting, and laborious. Thinking about moving to West.
Nathaniel Beverley Tucker, Charlotte, to St. George Tucker, Richmond, 1815 March 25
Complain about court system. Has been given advice on relations with John Randolph of Roanoke.
Nathaniel Beverley Tucker, Washington, Ky. to St. George Tucker, 1814 May 17
Didn't collect money for land, perishable property and tobacco unsold. Dr. Quarles rented a house for him on a tract of land. Not get away before first of June.
Nathaniel Beverley Tucker, Shawnee Town, to St. George Tucker, 1816 June 7
Within 170 miles of journey's end. Embarked in family boat. Horses and carriages into another two being lashed together to make a square of about 25 feet. Worked with two oars. Bought boat from Monroe of Caroline. Observed among his Negroes Mr. Coalter's Barry. Lost his life the very next day in street of Washington, being run over by a wagon. Lashed to large boat loaded with timber. Traveled 300 miles in four days. After leaving limestone, traveled 600 miles in eight days.
Nathaniel Beverley Tucker, St. Louis, to St. George Tucker, 1816 June 23
In home Robinson rented for us, fourteen miles from St. Louis. Has bargained for a lot in suburbs. Will build home which will in future serve as kitchen. Has not purchased farm. My good old granny too is well and contented as heart can wish.
Nathaniel Beverley Tucker, St. Louis, to St. George Tucker, 1816 September 24
Family ill. Worm fever. Both children died. Niece Naylor and Negroes had slight cases.
Nathaniel Beverley Tucker, St. Louis, to St. George Tucker, 1816 December 12
Gives Christian consolution in death of children. They suffered no pain. Country as healthy as Staunton. Next year will move five miles closer to St. Louis.
Nathaniel Beverley Tucker, St. Louis, to St. George Tucker, 1817 February 20
Father's illness. Cold weather. Made study from hollow tree.
Nathaniel Beverley Tucker, St. Louis, to St. George Tucker, 1817 March 23
Henry St. George Tucker's injury. Death of Nancy Cocke.