Thomas Tudor Tucker (1745-1828), Washington, D. C. to St. George Tucker

Containers:
Box 30, Folder 11
Scope and content:

Soon becomes weary of writing and finds head disordered. St. George's last letter painful. Trusts means adequate to his comfortable support. Self disappointed in hopes of offer of District Judgeship to St. George. Saw letter from Judge Nelson to Smith or President recommending him. Shall forward St. George's letter to Charles Carter. Warden informs left him in health. Sends letter from Charles and sister Elizabeth Tucker. Also from sister Mrs. Jane Tucker, in rhyme, who almost rivals Humphry Marshall Paragraph in Bermuda papers recalls painful recollections. Delights to think of Polly's (Mrs. Mary Walker (Carter) Cabell) sweet vivacity. Sends love to her, sister (Mrs. Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker), Fanny (Mrs. Anne Frances Bland (Tucker) Coalter) their brothers and husbands. Sends regards to Judge Nelson and family, Mrs. Margaret (Lowther) Page and family. Enclosure not present.

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