11 January 1862
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- Folder 24
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[Nathaniel Beverley Tucker, 1820-1890] in Havana, Cuba to his daughter [Margaret Nimmo Tucker?]. Tucker mentions his "running the blockade" and his journey to Cuba. Describes the natural beauty of Havana, but complains of the dirty streets and people and poor service from servants. Describes many fellow Southern diplomats and consuls he has met with there, and "Northerners here are treated with no consideration at all—not one." He will soon meet with Captain General Don Francisco Serrano "quietly and privately, because although he and almost every one here, except the scoundrel Shufeldt—Lincoln's Consul—and his spies, are warmly and quietly active with us, he does not wish it to be known that his is paying attention to Southerners, lest his power to [serve] our interests should be impaired." Note on top of letter, "I address this letter to your Uncle Charles so that my name shall not appear if it should be captured." Accession Number 2008.27
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