Thomas Tudor Tucker, Washington, D. C. to St. George Tucker, 1820

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Box 38, Folder 10
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Thinks letter of Henry's (St. George Tucker) friend warrants belief that Nathaniel Beverley Tucker passed crisis of disease. His not hearing from Beverley's wife may be accounted for. Concern at sickness in Henry's family. St. George was one of finest boys ever saw. Rejoices to hear of health of dear sister (Lelia (Skipwith) Carter) Tucker and daughter (Mary Walker (Carter) Cabell). Sends respects to Joseph Cabell. Concern to find Frances (Lelia Coalter) delicate. Hopes John Coalter well again. Gives self pleasure that his and St. George's goddaughter recovered. Also that her mother in health. Dr. (Philip) Barraud recovered spirits. Wishes his favorable predictions of son may be verified. Wirt is lately returned from New York, having taken son to West Point. Trusts St. George to enjoy more comfort than allotted to his of late. Mrs. Wilson and Miss Margaret (Dashiell) desire to be remembered. Requests letter of introduction to his friends in Richmond for (Mrs. Sarah Dashiell Stone). Governor James Patton Preston regretted absence of his family prevented offering her home at his house. Self took liberty of giving her line to Judge Coalter. Anxious to get accounts from dear sisters (in Bermuda). Fears intercourse to be limited by late actg of Congress. Unfortunate sister (Mrs. Jane Tucker) obliged to borrow £50 from Bridges. Sent him bill for that sum. £150 already on way. Own supplies to her £300 sterling each year for 4 years past besides last mentioned £50. Knows St. George's supplies generous beyond his convenience. Thinks it likely nephew Harry does not continue annuity of £25 as now has family. Does not wonder sickness and misfortune increased expenses beyond her means. Hopes it will not happen again as James' education finished. Shall be anxious to know Nathaniel Beverley Tucker's health restored.

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