Thomas Tudor Tucker (1745-1828), Philadelphia to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, Virginia, 1793

Containers:
Box 17, Folder 19
Scope and content:

Letter from brother Harry (Henry Tucker of St. George) informs of funeral of grandmother Butterfield. Also of own Nancy's Tucker cough and fever. Brother wishes self to come immediately to Bermuda. To embrace first conveyance from this place or New York. If appears proper to try change of climate, may bring Nancy to St. George. From Charleston hears George Evans in last stage of consumption. Heard of unfortunate affair (duel with Robert Barraud Taylor of John Randolph. Consolation that T. out of danger. Brother Henry Tucker had heard of arrival of wife (Mrs. Frances (Bruere) Tucker) and daughter Anne Neale Tucker. On way to Scotland they visited brother Nat (Nathaniel Tucker) His wife Mrs. Jane Tucker in straw with son called Abel. remembrances to sister (Mrs. Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker), children and Miss Carlos.Postmarked: "Free, Thomas Tudor Tucker"

Access and use

Location of collection:
College of William and Mary
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Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795
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