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Start Over Collection Tucker-Coleman papers, 1664/1945, bulk 1770/1907 Date range 1812

St. George Tucker (1752-1827), Virginia to Mr. John William Green, 1812 Box 31, Folder 15

I have finished a sketch of a dramatic entertainment in three acts "The Times, or the Patriot Rous'd." I have shown it to Mr. Wirt. I would like to sell it to you to be produced by your company.

  1. College of William and Mary
  2. Tucker-Coleman papers, 1664/1945, bulk 1770/1907
  3. Series 1: Correspondence, 1664/1880
  4. Box 31, 1811/1812
  5. Folder 15: Correspondence, 1812

St. George Tucker (1752-1827), Warminster to Robert Wash, St. Louis, Upper Louisiana, 1812 Box 32, Folder 3

At age of 18 vowed not to marry a widow. At age of 24, went to church in Williamsburg for a thanksgiving of capture of General Burgoyne's army. There saw a woman whom he had seen before as married with a baby in arms, now a widow. Fell in love on sight. Deaths of Bishop (James Madison), Chancellor (Samuel) Tyler, and Mr. Russell. John Bracken succeeded Madison as President of the College. Bishop buried in vault in northwest corner of Chapel. Campbell succeeded as master of grammar school and married Mrs. Gatliffe, widow 9 years older. Chancellor's eldest daughter married Mr. Lyell of Norfolk. Littleton Tazewell been ill nearly a year. His brother the Doctor has sold house to Mrs. Madison whose daughter (Mrs. Scott) has a new son. Society proposes to place tablet in College Chapel to Bishop Madison. Peter Carr and Doctor McClean of Princeton offered professorships of moral and natural philosophy. Former declined. Grammar school been discontinued and Ferdinand S. Campbell made professor of mathematics. George Blackburn gone to College in South Carolina. Judge (Robert or William) Nelson holds law chair. William Wirt unwell at Westover, had lockjaw two years ago. Robert Nelson is executive successor to Mr. Tyler. Saunders well. Mrs. Hunter resides with him. Eliza Prentis spent last winter here. Marianne Prentis at Mr. Faulcon's. Aunt Susan Bowdoin here also. John Bowdoin will marry Sally Brown. Son Charles Carter returned from Europe to feet of cousin Betsy Corbin, grand-daughter of Mrs. Colonel Skipwith. Mrs. Skipwith, Mrs. Byrd, Mrs. Peachy, all the town, unhealthy. Mentions others. Mrs. Governor John Page lost eldest son Gregory by drowning at Capitol landing in May last. Hendersons returned from England, now in Albemarle. Robert Greenhow lost his wife in theatre fire in Richmond. Since married Miss Charlton. Polly Coleman married Wilson, Presbyterian clergy man from Rockbridge county.

  1. College of William and Mary
  2. Tucker-Coleman papers, 1664/1945, bulk 1770/1907
  3. Series 1: Correspondence, 1664/1880
  4. Box 32, 1812/1813
  5. Folder 3: Correspondence, 1812

St. George Tucker (1752-1827), Williamsburg to Charles Carter, 1812 Box 31, Folder 14

The Corotoman property can not be divided until the end of this year. It is impractical to divide the estate into 3 parts because when your mother dies her part will have to be divided between you and your sister. Suggests a plan of divison.

  1. College of William and Mary
  2. Tucker-Coleman papers, 1664/1945, bulk 1770/1907
  3. Series 1: Correspondence, 1664/1880
  4. Box 31, 1811/1812
  5. Folder 14: Correspondence, 1812

St. George Tucker (1752-1827), Williamsburg to Colonel Henry Skipwith and John H. Cocke, 1812 Box 32, Folder 4

The division of the Corotoman property should be conducted in the most liberal and convenient manner for the benefit of all parties. Ellyson Currie will act for me. There are several Negroes there which belong to Mrs. Tucker. Mr. Corbin will act in behalf of Charles Carter.

  1. College of William and Mary
  2. Tucker-Coleman papers, 1664/1945, bulk 1770/1907
  3. Series 1: Correspondence, 1664/1880
  4. Box 32, 1812/1813
  5. Folder 4: Correspondence, 1812

St. George Tucker (1752-1827), Williamsburg to Henry Tucker, St. Georges Bermuda, 1812 Box 31, Folder 13

I will gladly loan you $1000. I cannot share with you in the adventure. Have written Thomas Armistead, John Tabb, and Edward Waddey and you may obtain provisions from them.

  1. College of William and Mary
  2. Tucker-Coleman papers, 1664/1945, bulk 1770/1907
  3. Series 1: Correspondence, 1664/1880
  4. Box 31, 1811/1812
  5. Folder 13: Correspondence, 1812

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