St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, Virginia, to Elizabeth Gilmer Tucker, Ashland, Hanover County, Virginia, 1861

Containers:
Box 6, Folder 1
Scope and content:

Writes in pencil as he cannot find his pen and ink; marched to Williamsburg from King's Mill Wharf taking the city by surprise; his men are comfortably quartered at the College of William & Mary and he is staying at Aunt Lucy's [Lucy Anne Smith Tucker's]; expects the enemy to invade through Hampton, Virginia, hence the importance of defending Williamsburg; sends hugs and kisses to his children. 2 pp. ALS.

Access and use

Location of collection:
College of William and Mary
Special Collections Research Center
Earl Gregg Swem Library
College of William and Mary
400 Landrum Drive
PO 8795
Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795
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Phone: (757) 221-3090
Fax: (757) 221-5440
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