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Tucker, Beverley [Dandridge], in University of Toronto, to his father [Nathaniel] B[everly] Tucker, in London, England. Parents' stormy voyage but safe arrival in London; will spend Christmas with Mr. Dixon and money expected from Richmond has yet to arrive.

Blaine, J.G., in Washington, D.C., to Hon. [Nathaniel] Beverley Tucker [1820-1890], in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia. Telegram through the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company. Regrets he cannot come. "Regards to all who set round your hospitable board." Includes envelope.

Tucker, [Nathaniel Beverley, 1820-1890] in Columbia, Va., to Jennie [Jane Shelton (Ellis) Tucker] in Richmond, Va. Expresses his love to his wife, attended church that day; Sunday sermon was about the test of Job and efficacy of prayer; his life has been tumultuous in worldly matters. Rode out to see what is to be his little home.

Tucker, Maggie [Margaret Nimmo], in Richmond, Va., to father [Nathaniel] Beverley Tucker [1820-1890], in Washington, D.C. Tells her father that she will read fast by the time he comes home. She will keep a locket containing his likeness close to keep herself from whining. Going with Aunt Lizzie's children and Sanity [?] to see Tom Thumb. Mr. Ringold just arrived and sends his love. Tucker, Jane S[helton (Ellis)], in Richmond, Va., to husband [Nathaniel] Beverley Tucker [1820-1890], in Washington, D.C. Daughter Maggie is delighted with the locket with her father's likeness. She can be reasoned with even at five years old. She has a temper, yet is cheerful. Charm of no female complete without unfailing good temper. Sorry that Mr. Ringold is leaving Richmond. Hopes Mexican-American War will not continue too long; describes injuries suffered by Capt. Dimock's men at celebration of victory at Vera Cruz.

Tucker, Jane S[helton (Ellis)], in Greenwood, to husband [Nathaniel Beverley Tucker, 1820-1890]. Regarding her husband's acceptance of the position of editor of the Washington Sentinel. Strong support of husband's editorial endeavors; pending visit to Carybrook, Va. to visit Lizzie Bryan; Ned Tidballs letter regarding coming wedding; moving with family to Richmond; hopes Tucker will spend some time away from Washington, D.C., Tucker boys enjoy "Pa's paper"; Fannie Bland [Tucker, 1852-1855, her daughter] is one of the "merriest babies." [John Hartwell] Cocke will send list of names; reference to bed lunch at home in Winchester.

Tucker, [Nathaniel] Beverley [1820-1890], in Washington, D.C., to Hon. Jefferson Davis, Secretary of War, in Washington, D.C. Identical to letter from Tucker to President Franklin Pierce (folder 6). Includes envelope.

Tucker, [Nathaniel] Beverley, in Washington, D.C., to Franklin Pierce, President of the United States. Calls President Pierce's attention to Tucker's editorial in which he denies a charge by the "Rochester Democrat" that he supported the President's veto of the River and Harbour Bill in exchange for "executive favors." Tucker's denial acquits any department of the government of the Rochester Democrat "attempting to bribe Tucker's paper, the "Washington Sentinel." He asks that Pres. Pierce will support Tucker's paper against the Rochester Democrat. Includes envelope.

Tucker, Jane S[helton (Ellis)], in Montpelier, to "my beloved children". Baby Fannie Bland (Tucker, 1852-1855, her daughter) exceedingly ill; wishes sons to pray for sister; news of children; flood in Winchester, UK; hopes family in Winchester avoided the flood damage; hopes oldest sons Jimmy [James Ellis Tucker 1844-1924] and Bevy [Beverley Dandridge Tucker 1846-1930] are not forgetting studies; appeal to sons to remember "God's eye is always upon you."

Ellis, Charles, in Red Sulphur Springs, to his niece Mag [Margaret Nimmo Tucker]. Mentions summer without family illness; hopes to meet his niece in Richmond; writes of family news at Springs, praiseworthy of Spring water; extensive description of scenic views near Virginia Springs.

Ellis, Thomas H. in Richmond, Va., to his nephew Charles Ellis Tucker, in Liverpool, England. Lengthy description of Christmas in Richmond, Va. with extensive family including servants; the snowfall; detailed gifts for adults and children; Rev. [Charles F.E.] Minnegerode of St. Paul's Church and his Christmas visit to female orphanage bringing tree and gifts; family partying; poetry reading and decorated church.