Thomas Tudor Tucker (1745-1828), Washington, D.C. to St. George Tucker, 1810

Containers:

Box 30, Folder 5

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Received his favors from Warminster and Richmond. Concern at observation St. George makes on change in recollections. No indication of failure of his other faculties. Little disposed to risk property of confidence in legislative stability or justice. Should realize property St. George mentions in money at advance it bears. Several years ago bought 20 shares in Philadelphia Insurance Co. at $110 each. Transferred it to E. and J. Perot subject to sister's (Elizabeth Tucker) order. Shares risen to $182. In like manner transfered 30 shares of same stock for sister Fanny (Mrs. Frances (Tucker) Tucker). Dividend of 10% for 6 months past. Delaware Insurance Co. paid no dividend for past 3 years and stock 38 under par. However own circumstances greatly improved by such purchases. Advises like procedure with proceeds of St. George's property. Established companies might be injured by sudden war with Britain but had warnings. Best established companies are Philadelphia and Pennsylvania. Latter quoted at 74% advance and has been above 100 advance. Concern at suffering of sister (Mrs. Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker) and Fanny (Mrs. Anne Frances Bland (Tucker) Coalter). Letter from sister Mrs. Jane Tucker. She thanks for St. George's letter and bill.

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