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Container List

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 id86415
  Correspondence and papers of early Tylers and collateral relatives of President John Tyler, especially John Tyler (1714-1813), Governor of Virginia. Papers also includes correspondence of President John Tyler from 1830 to 1848.
  1716-1873
  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 id86416
    Appointment of Henry Tyler to sheriff of York County  , Virginia by Alexander Spotswood
    1716 May 21
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Appointment by which Henry Tyler (d. 1729) is appointed by Alexander Spotswood to be sheriff of York County  , Virginia At top is part of inventory signed by Charles Lightfoot and on reverse is inventory signed by Anne Phillips. 1 p. Frag. of DS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 id86417
    Will of Henry Tyler
    1772
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Will of Henry Tyler, great uncle of President John Tyler. Probated 17 March, 1774. 2 pp. Xcy of Cy of DS. (see oversize file)

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 id86418
    Indenture between John Tyler and William Tyler
    1774 April 21
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Indenture between John Tyler and William Tyler concerning land in Sussex County  . 2 pp. XCy of Cy of DS. See oversize file

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 id86419
    Inventory of the estate of Henry Tyler
    1774 April 21
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Inventory of the estate of Henry Tyler, great uncle of President John Tyler. 2 pp. XCy of Cy of DS. See oversize file

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 id86420
    John Tyler letter
    1784 May 20
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents John Tyler (1747-1813), Richmond, Virginia, to [?]. Sends thanks for letter; says Assembly has passed resolutions as instructions to the Virginia delegates in Congress which included vesting in them the power to prhibit British trade for 15 years and enable them to use coersive measures to compel payment for delinquent states of their quotas of the national debt, and to enable them to procure sums of money required for support of civil and military arrangements; regrets that he is going aborad because Virginia would have had [in him] a friend who understood how unjust it is to consent to the payment of debts; proposes debts be recovered at 5 annual payments without interest; states it will e hard to fill his place, those gentlemen "whose abilities are not despiciable are either too sick and indolent...or too poor to give up better prospects." 2 pp. Pst of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 id86421
    John Tyler to the Sheriff of Loudoun County  
    1785 May 30
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents John Tyler to the Sheriff of Loudoun County  , [Va.]. Warrant commanding sheriff to attach the estate of John Ellis for the amount of one pound ten shillings to staisfy the debt owed to George   Lewis as well as for the cost of proceedings at the next court. 1 p. DS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 id86422
    John Tyler, "Greenway," Charles City County  , Virginia, to John Allen, Bourbon County  , Kentucky
    1807 July 27
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Encloses contract [not enclosed] to Mr. Semple which recipient and he may settle; further legal matters. 1 p. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 id86423
    Land grant made to William Gragg
    1810 July 13
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Land grant made to William Gragg of 37 acres in Pendleton County  , Virginia Signed by John Tyler, Governor of Virginia. 1 p. Pst of DS. [Originial is in the collection of Alexander William Armour, Princeton University]

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 id86424
    Thomas Tyler, nephew of John Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Henry A. Wise
    1858 July 20
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Thomas Tyler, nephew of John Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to "My dear Governor" [Henry A. Wise] Sends political advice as a "true friend"; thinks the last thing he should desire is the election of Stephen Douglas--he should stand on his own in Virginia; will not succeed while he wages war on the President and the party. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 id86425
    W.W. Tyler, nephew of John Tyler, Washington, D.C., to Henry A. Wise
    1859 August 2
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Has been praying for his "elevation" to the Presidency for nine months; refers to an article in the Constitution and a recent duel; wishes the Enquirer would praise [Stephen] Douglas; says is [HAW] only hope is with the people; urges him to appoint Faussett as flour inspector. 4 pp. ALS. Including TCy of the above ALS. 2 pp

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id86431
  Correspondence and papers of John Tyler, Tenth President of the United States
  1818-1842
  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id86432
    John Tyler, Charles City County  , Virginia to John C. Calhoun, Secretary of War
    1818 May 13
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Recommends John Kilby of Virginia for a Revolutionary War pension, [Kilby] having fought in the Bonhomme Richard-Serapis engagement. Explains judge's signature on application is not accompanied by a seal because superior courts in Virginia do not nor have ever had a seal. 2 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id86433
    John Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Letitia Christian Tyler
    1818 December 20
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Mentions her letter written in high spirits; thinks often of Mary, Robert, and her; refers to her desire that he return to private life; says that his friends in the district have a right to expect him to continue for another term in Congress; finds it impossible to be with her at Christmas beacuse of the enquiry in which his committee is engaged; "nothing but a sense of duty can keep me from you." 2 pp. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id86434
    Land grant made to Peter Land of 52 acres in Princess Anne County  , Virginia
    1826 August 9
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Land grant made to Peter Land consisting of 52 acres in Princess Anne County  , Virginia Signed by John Tyler, Governor of Virginia. 1 p. DS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id86435
    John Tyler, Senate Chamber, Washington, D.C., to William Morgan
    1830 April 24
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Mentions case of Gales and Seaton; information on the peition of William Pinnel; discusses ratification of the Virginia Constitution of 1830; gives voting record by House of Representatives re: Judge Peck; gives voting record of House or Representatives passing the India Bill to its third reading. 2 pp. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id86436
    John Tyler, Washington, D.C. to Honorable H. St. George   Tucker, Richmond, Virginia
    1833 January 30
    Scope and Contents

    Encloses two newspapers sent him by John B. White containing obituary notices of his father Judge White; the "S. Carolina affair swallows up all other subjects..." 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id86437
    John Tyler, Washington, D.C., to son (Robert Tyler), student William and Mary College [sic], Williamsburg, Va
    1834 January 26
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Letter concerning his studies, mentions marriage of Albert; mentions Mr. Preston, senator of S. Carolina, son of General Preston of Virginia, and great nephew of Patrick henry, speaking before the senate. 2 pp. ALS. Including TCy of the above ALS. 2 pp.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id86438
    John Tyler, Senate Chamber Washington, D.C., to John Coalter, Fredricksburg, Virginia
    1834 May 29
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Appreciates the honor conferred upon him by the citizens of Fredericksburg which was sent by him [JC]; his motives in the public office have been to uphold the Constitution and the laws and to restrain executive power; those maintaining opposite opinions have been diminished due to "that event which has transpired since many of the elections took place"; regrets inability to meet with them. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id86439
    Song to Lelia
    1835
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents "Song to Lelia" [arr: Spanish Dance] written by John Tyle to his wife. 1 p. TCy of song.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id86440
    Poem, "Speed on My Vessel" by John Tyler
    1836
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Poem entitled "Speed on My Vessel" written by John Tyler on his resignation from the U.S. Senate. 1 p. Cy of poem.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id86441
    F. Davis, Staunton Nurseries, Staunton, Virginia, to John I. Tyler
    1839 November 28
    Scope and Contents

    Concerns shipment of cranberry plants to him, and how to grow them. 4 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id86442
    John Tyler, Williamsburg, Virginia, to Hon. Henry A. Wise, "Member of Congress", Washington, D.C.
    1840 June 10
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Concerns financial and voting support in election. 2 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id86443
    John Tyler, Williamsburg, Virginia, to George   E. Belcher, New York, New York
    1840 July 10
    Scope and Contents

    Mentions upcoming election in 1840, William Henry Harrison, and thanks for inviting him to become a member of the Tippaccanoe Club. 2 pp. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id86444
    John Tyler (Vice-President of the U.S., Washington, D.C.), to Daniel Webster, Secretary of State, Washington, D.C.
    1841 March 15
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Recommends Henry Washington Hillard of Alabama for a diplomatic post in Belgium, if a vacancy occurs; also recommends William Boulware of Virginia for a diplomatic post at Naples, Italy, reminding him [DW] for a letter of recommendation written by professor Thomas R. Dew of William and Mary College, which is enclosed [Enclosure not included]. 1 p. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id86445
    S. Jones, King's   Creek, to John Tyler, President of the United States, Washington City
    1841 April 14
    Scope and Contents

    Congratulates him on new office; advises him how to reun the country; expresses sorrow for death of [William] Henry Harrison. 3 pp. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id86446
    John Tyler, President of the U.S., Washington, D.C., to John Bell, Secretary of War, Washington, D.C.
    1841 April
    Scope and Contents

    Recommends Dr. Jno. M. Galt of Portsmouth Va. for the position of military storekeeper at Old Point Comfort [Va.]. [Received at ordnance office, 29 April, 1841] 1 p. ALS. Includes TCy of the above ALS. 1 p.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id86447
    John Tyler, Washington, D.C, to Mrs. Harrison
    1841 June 13
    Scope and Contents

    Expresses his and both Houses of Congress regrets about Mr. Harrison's death; also mentions his respect for the late President. 2 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id86448
    William Henry Roane, Washington, D.C., to the President John Tyler
    1841 July 19
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Recomends Jackson M. Stewart for an appointment; expresses regret at his inability to bid him [JT] a personal farewell. 1 p.  ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id86449
    E. Littell, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Daniel Webster
    1841 September 14
    Scope and Contents

    Mentions how the President's refusal to sign a charter dealing with corporations and how the refusal affects the Whig party. 2 pp. ACy of LS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id86450
    George   Booth Cary, Washington, D.C., to the President of the U.S. John Tyler, Washington City
    1841 September 21
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Requests that he [JT] pardon John C. Sharpe, who was dismissed from the Navy, and restore him to his position. 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id86451
    Edward Curtis, New York, New York, to The President John Tyler
    1842 February 19
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Refutes charge brought against him as Collector of the New York Customs House bo Gov. Poindexter. 7 pp. DS. Including deposition of Samiel O. Howe. 3 pp. DS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id86452
    Newspapers articles from the Philadelphia American Sentinel and the Philadelphia Ledger
    1842 February 23, 1842 February 28
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Extracts of newspapers articles from the Philadelphia American Sentinel and the Philadelphia Ledger about John Tyler.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id86453
    John Tyler to Daniel Webster
    1842 August 1
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Gives his approval for Webster's plans dealing with impressmentl suggests the plans hold true for the land as well as sea. 1 p. Acy of LS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id86454
    Letter, London, England, to Daniel Webster
    1842 September 16
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Extract of a letter discussing the appointment of Mr. Riois as Secretary of Legation, and [?]'s desire to change the appointment and offer it to Mr. Van Rensselaer as he had already formally done so. 3 pp. Cy of L. Incomplete.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id86455
    John Tyler to George   Badger
    1842?
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Requests Badger to give his regrets to the commodore for not making the trip today; the Senate has failed to "adjourn over" and his mind is "too much engrossed with the subjects before me." 1 p. ALS

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id86489
  Letter
  1843-1847
  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id86490
    J. Williamson, Washington, D.C., to Dr. J.B. Sutherland
    1843 June 28
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Discusses the illness of the President John Tyler. 1 p. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id86491
    E. Brooks, Detroit, Michigan, to John Tyler
    1844 March 12
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Sends condolences on Tyler's loss of advisors and friends [due to the explosion on board the warship Princeton]. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id86492
    J. Gardiner, New York, New York, to John Tyler
    1844 April 22
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Responds to his letter in which he asks to marry her daughter Julia; asks if he will be able to supply Julia with the "enjoyments by which she has been surrounded." 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id86493
    Land grant to William Hudgins
    1844 July 10
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Land grant to William Hudgins of Ray County  , Missouri, for eighty acres of land in the District of Land subject to sale at Lexington, Missouri authorized by President John Tyler (see oversized file). 1 p. D.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id86494
    John Tyler, Washington, D.C., to Alexander Gardiner, New York, New York
    1844 October 18
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Suggests he see Mr. Brown concerning possible title to property; congratulates him on nomination to assembly; thinking of strong and decided message [to Congress]. 2 pp. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id86495
    William Boulware, Legation of the U.S., Naples Italy, to John Tyler
    1844 October 30
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Will defer sending a greyhound across the Atlantic until March because of the cold weather; tells of hopes to negotaite treaty with "His Majesty"; praises address sent by Tyler; has seen a statue of Cicero which bears a likeness to him [JT]; is planning to give him souvenirs of Italy; comments of course the Whigs are pursuing in Virginia on the Presidential question. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id86496
    Alexander Gardiner, New York, New York, to John Tyler
    1844 November 2
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Recommends James J. Wright for the position of consul at Cuba; discusses various nominees for Postmaster in Ulster County  , New York; describes excitement about approaching election. 2 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id86497
    J. Holbrook, Boston, Massachusetts, to John Tyler
    1844 November 9
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Friends wish him [JT] not to reture, but to be a member of the U.S. Senate where he could "annihilate some of the distinguished Coons who have made it their business to villify and persecute you during your administration"; would be also be able to carry through the annexation of Texas. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id86498
    Alexander Gardiner, New York, New York, to John Tyler
    1844 November 28
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Mr. Stillwell is anxious to secure the succession to his deputy Mr. Rapalje; wishes something could be done for Shaler; need for men of weight or character as leaders. TCy of ALS. 1 p.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id86499
    Alexander Gardiner, New York, New York, to John Tyler
    1844 December 4
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Received his letter and considers his views just; comments on several appointments. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id86500
    Monsieur and Madame Canderbuck to John Tyler
    1844 December 12
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Invitation from them by their [secretary?] to play a private concert for the President, his wife, and firends. 1 p. LS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id86501
    William Whitecar, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to John Tyler, Washington, D.C.
    1845 March 4
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Encloses clipping concerning a meeting about the Texas annexation. 1 p. ALS. Including Nwscl, [circa March 4, 1845]. 1 p.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id86502
    J. von Geralt, Washington, D.C., to John Tyler
    1845 March 19
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Regrets that he and Mrs. von Geralt missed seeing the Tylers before they left Washington; appreciates his attention and the interest he took in promoting commercial relationships between the U.S. and the Zollverein. 1 p. TCy of ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id86503
    Picnic Song
    1845 July 4
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Poem entitled "Picnic Song" [by John Tyler?]. 1 p. TCy of Poem

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id86504
    Seating arrangement or visiting list
    circa 1845
    Scope and Contents

    Seating arrangement [probably at the White House] or visiting list. 4 pp. Ms.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id86505
    Correspondence between Sarah A. Wharton, Brazoria County  , Texas, and John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia
    circa January 1846
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Regarding a silver pitcher given to Tyler by the ladies of the county  . NwsCl.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id86506
    John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," (Charles City County  , Virginia), to Alexander Gardiner, New York, New York
    1846 March 17
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Suggests that his supports and friends in New York be encouraged to purchase a subscription to a weekly paper, the Old Dominion, at two dollars per year, or a daily paper the New Era, at five dollars per year to boost sales and support the editior; both papers, published and edited by Wm. Cunningham, in Portsmouth, Virginia, provide extensive coverage and support for him [JT]. 3 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id86507
    John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," (Charles City County  , Virginia) to Alexander Gardiner, New York, New York
    1846 June 16
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Announces his expected arrival in new York and requests that mr. Gardiner meet him at the wharf when he arrives. 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id86508
    John Tyler, East Hampton, New York, to Col. David L. Gardiner, New York, New York
    1846 August 19
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Family News; requests Gardiner to send peaches from New York and asks him to visit; Julia is still ill but improving steadily. 2 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id86509
    John Tyler, East Hampton, New York, to Col. David L. Gardiner, New York, New York
    1846 August 26
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Announces the peaches and tells of the arrival of cantaloupes from Mr. Congor that he gave to his servants because he didn't think they were fit for his family; Julia is becoming more healthy; family news. 2 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id86510
    John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Alexander Gardiner, New York, New York
    1846 November 9
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Warns not to purchase any land in the mountains of Va. without seeing it first, as most of it is of no value; discusses business matters concerning coal mines in Kentucky and plans for raising capital for the project. 4 pp. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id86511
    John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Alexander Gardiner, New York, New York
    1846 November 19
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Suggests Gardiner see the land in Kentucky himself; gives description of the 900 [?] acres and directions for reaching it; also gives the names of several people Gardiner can ask for assistance when he arrives. 3 pp. ALS.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id86540
  Letters
  1874-1848
  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id86541
    John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," (Charles City County  , Virginia), to [Alexander Gardiner?]
    1847 March 20
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Concerns a $1300 check drawn by the Exchange Bank at Norfolk on the Bank of New York and related to business matters. 2 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id86542
    John Tyler, Richmond, Virginia, to Alexander Gardiner, New York, New York
    1847 April 28
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Business matters concerning a bank draft drawn at the Farmers Bank; mentions Julia and their boy. 2 pp. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id86543
    John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," (Charles City County  , Virginia), to Col. David L. Gardiner, New York New York
    1847 June 3
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Notes the progress of the clover and wheat crops because of the dry weather. Comments on Julia's plans for a trip north and urges Gardiner and Margaret to come for a visit. 2 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id86544
    John Tyler, Richmond, Virginia, to Alexander Gardiner, New York, New York
    1847 July 17
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents His and his wife's travel plans; requests Gardiner meet him and his wife, Julia, in Philadelphia the evening of 20 July if possible. 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id86545
    John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Alexander Gardiner, New York, New York
    1847 August 12
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Informs Gardiner that he will not be able to arrive in New York on the 20th as planned, but will be delayed because of complications caused by the weather and crops. 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id86546
    John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Va, to Alexander Gardiner, New York, New York
    1847 October 16
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Discusses matters relating to land in Kentucky. 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id86547
    John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Alexander Gardiner, New York, New York
    1847 November 4
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Tells Gardiner that his agents in Kentucky are cheating him and asks him to travel there to look into the matter; character reference for Col. Watkins. 2 pp. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id86548
    John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Alexander Gardiner, New York, New York
    1848 January 9
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Details travel plans, including delay of train. 2 pp. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id86549
    John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Alexander Gardiner, New York, New York
    1848 February 14
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Business and family matters. 2 pp. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id86550
    John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City C., Virginia, to Alexander Gardiner, [New York?]
    1848 February 21
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Business matters concerning payments for land; refers to foxhunts and merrymaking in the neighborhood, now that "William Beekman left us"; refers to Woodbury as Democratic nominee and possible resulting split in New York. 3 pp. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id86551
    John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Col. David L. Gardiner, New York, New York
    1848 February 27
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Requests that Gardiner contact Mr. Benson regarding sending a chair to the Tyler residence; also hopes that Gardiner will visit soon. 1 p. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id86552
    John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Alexander Gardiner, New York, New York
    1848 March 16
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Instructs Gardiner on business matters regarding land in Kentucky, and on acquiring an agent there; states that "the ratification of the Mexican Treaty will relieve the money market and the spirit of speculation will be on tiptoe." 3pp. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id86553
    John Tyler, Norfolk, Virginia, to Alexander Gardiner, New York, New York
    1848 April 4
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Discusses advantage of sending mail via Norfolk over Richmond; business matters, especially the exchange rate. 2 pp. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id86554
    John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Col. David L. Gardiner, East Hampton, New York
    1848 April 10
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Announces birth of his son; notes receipt of chair; discusses farming season and bad prices for crops; remarks on revolutions in Europe and possibilites of war; quotes Jefferson. 3 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id86555
    John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Alexander Gardiner, [New York, New York?]
    1848 April 16
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Business matters concerning transfer of deed of Kentucky land from Tyler to Gardiner; proposes means to clear and cultivate land. 4 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id86556
    John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Alexander Gardiner, New York, New York
    1848 April 23
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Encloses letter from Judge Juntington of Indiana. 2 pp. ALS. Including ALS from Judge Huntington, Louisville, Ky., to John Tyler, Charles City Co. House, Virginia, 23 Dec. 1847. Concerning land and mining possbilities in Kentucky and Ohio. 3 pp.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id86557
    "To My Wife"
    1848 April 25
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Love poem; "To My Wife"; John Tyler to Julia Gardiner. 1 p. Tcy of Ms.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id86558
    John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Alexander Gardiner, New York, New York
    1848 April 28
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Family matters about a portrait and Julia's remedy for stomach sickness; business matter about a debt. 2 pp. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id86559
    John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Col David L. Gardiner, New York, New York
    1848 May 4
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Business matters; asks Gardiner to pay certain bills with enclosed money. 2 pp. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id86560
    John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Alexander Gardiner, New York, New York
    1848 May 14
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Business matters; possibly bringing a suit up in Federal Court; problems of getting a reliable agent. 2 pp. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id86561
    John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Alexander Gardiner, New York, New York
    1848 May 21
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Business matters concerning the deed to some land; instructions about seeing the land and looking after the matter; legal advice from Judge Christian of Williamsburg. 3 pp. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id86562
    John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Alexander Gardiner, New York, New York
    1848 August 7
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Concerning the court system and the suit involving the qustion of some land in Kentucky [?]; postcript refers to Polk what he rightly deserved. 4 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id86563
    John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Alexander Gardiner, New York, New York
    1848 October 21
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Business matters settling confusion over money matters; speculates on outcome of Pennsylvania election. 3 pp. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id86564
    John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Alexander Gardiner, New York, New York
    1848 November 7
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Financial and business matters reiterating directions given in previous letter. 3 pp. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id86565
    John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Alexander Gardiner, New York, New York
    1848 November 24
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Business matters, incuding a reference to a response from Calhoun to a letter Tyler is sending to all Cabinet members; refers to Taylor's election..."My time for speaking out has come..." 2 pp. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id86566
    "Virginia" (Oversize item)
    1848
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Poem entitled, "Virginia" by John Tyler. 1 p. Poem. (see oversize file)

• Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 1 id86602
  Letters
  1849
  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 1 id86607
    John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Alexander Gardiner, New York, New York
    1849 January 17
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Discusses New York as a new market for produce from farms of the York River region; also, how to construct an ox cart; consideration of a mort[g]age, and news of the health of the family's slaves with influenza. 3 pp. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 1 id86608
    John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Alexander Gardiner, [New York, New York?]
    1849 March 27
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Discusses [Seaton's?] reputation, business matters, the payment of debts, and social events. 4 pp. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 1 id86609
    John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Col. David L. Gardiner, [Sacramento, Calif?]
    1849 April 3
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Urges Gardiner to report about all aspects of his trip and findings in California and hopes that the people of California will draft a constitution by Dec. 1; describes a festive trip to Richmond to break monotony of life at "Sherwood Forest" and comments on the wheat crop. 4 pp. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 1 id86610
    John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Alexander Gardiner, New York, New York
    1849 April 24
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Business matters regarding coal lands and the price of them. 2 pp. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 1 id86611
    John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Alexander Gardiner, New York, New York
    1849 June 21
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Seeks advice on how much he should ask for purchase of Kentucky land, by a group including Sam Casey of Washington. 1 p. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 1 id86612
    John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Alexander Gardiner, New York, New York
    1849 June 28
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Requests draft for $1500; reports on the cholera outbreak. 2 pp. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 1 id86613
    John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Alexander Gardiner, New York, New York
    1849 July 9
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Short business note about a bank draft. 1 p. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 1 id86614
    John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Alexander Gardiner, New York, New York
    1849 July 13
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Business matter about payment of a $1500 draft; also, asking $20,000 for land in Kentucky; travel plans because of the cholera outbreak. 2 pp. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 1 id86615
    John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to (Robert Tyler)
    1849 July 16
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Is gratified to learn that his views on the Austrian suppression of Hungary are the same as his. 4 pp. TCy of the ALS. Includes TCy of TL from Mary A. Benjamin to James A. Servies. 5 December 1958, describing Tylre's letter. 1 p.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 1 id86616
    John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to [?]
    1849 July 18
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Business note, to apply check as previously discussed. 1 p. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 1 id86617
    John Tyler, Pittsfield, Mass., to Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    1849 September 21
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Asks Robert to procure five bushels of wheat of Pennsylvania growth; mentions varieties he does not want, prefers Zimmerman wheat; remarks on the importance of changing seed every five years; wonders if he [RT] and the Doctor Phipps could make the selection from the farmers around Bristol; plans to travel to New York on the first of October on business and to attend the agricultural show at Flushing, Long Island, then to visit Briston, Philadelphia, and Baltimore. 3 pp. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 1 id86618
    John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Alexander Gardiner, New York, New York
    1849 October 21
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Business matters; refers to Gardiner's agent in Baltimore; remarks on Mr. Beeckman and others in California. 3 pp. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 1 id86619
    John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Alexander Gardiner, New York, New York
    1849 October 23
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Business note regarding dates when draft notes are due. 1 p. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 1 id86620
    John Tyler, Norfolk, Virginia, to Alexander Gardiner, New York, New York
    1849 November 6
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Business note regarding bank drafts. 1 p. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 1 id86621
    John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Alexander Gardiner, New York, New York
    1849 November 15
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Business letter regarding bank drafts. 2 pp. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 1 id86622
    John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Alexander Gardiner, New York, New York
    1849 December 4
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Travel news about trip of Mrs. Gardiner and Mrs. Beekman; discusses eventual prominence of California, and letter from Judge Huntington about coal lands. 3 pp. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 1 id86623
    John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Col. David L. Gardiner, [San Francisco, California?]
    1849 December 7
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Speculates on future prominence and wealth of California through its exports and the ratification of its constitution; comments on pending dangers associated with slavery issue; sends news of family and thanks Gardiner for sending sample of gold dust.4 pp. ALS

• Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 2 id86603
  Letters
  1850
  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 2 id86624
    John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Alexander Gardiner, New York, New York
    1850 January 7
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Business matters; suggests that the Pilot, a Portsmouth paper favorable to Tyler, be subscribed to by supporters in New York and Philadelphia; comments on birth of Julia G. Tyler and health of her mother, etc. 3 pp. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 2 id86625
    John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to [Alexander Gardiner?], [New York, New York?]
    1850 January 24
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Comments on health of Julia and Margaret, who are both improving; refers to a letter from Judge Brown that suit with Samuel [?] has been compromised. 2 pp. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 2 id86626
    John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Alexander Gardiner, New York, New York
    1850 February 4
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Julia's poor health; also on present political climate - the rights of the slaveholding states are being discarded and then Southerners uniting in insecurity; Tyler says his ties are equally divided. 4 pp. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 2 id86627
    John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to J.M. Porter
    1850 February 19
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Thanks him for sending speeches and documents from Harrisburg; devotes energies to the improvement of his lands who have deteroriated due to "injudicious husbandry" for 200 years; mentions additions to his family of two boys and a girl; has been "no idle drone since I parted with politics and the politicians"; fears that destruction will be wrought by "ambitious and unpricipled demagogues" but hopes "sound wisdom and patriotism in the country...[will] baffle all evil designs." 2 pp. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 2 id86628
    John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Alexander Gardiner, New York, New York
    1850 March 6
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Business matters regarding bank drafts. 2 pp. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 2 id86629
    John Tyler, Norfolk, Virginia, to Alexander Gardiner, New York, New York
    1850 March 8
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Short note listing accounts. 1 p. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 2 id86630
    John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Alexander Gardiner, New York, New York
    1850 March 15
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Business matters - stopped payments on check and debt; urges Gardiner to visit. 3 pp. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 2 id86631
    John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia to Alexander Gardiner, New York, New York
    1850 March 20
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Relates confusion and mix-up regardnig the payment of certain debts. 3 pp. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 2 id86632
    John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia to Alexander Gardiner, New York, New York
    1850 March 30
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Business matters and news of Julia and Margaret. 3 pp. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 2 id86633
    John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia to Alexander Gardiner, New York, New York
    1850 May 30
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Brief letter commenting on enclosed letter from William H. Smith. 1 p. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 2 id86634
    John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia to Mr. Hamilton Smith
    1850 June 1
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Discuses improbability of going to New York City in the near future refers Smith to Alexander Gardiner, who handles his property on the Ohio River; predicts coal mines will be of incalculable value.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 2 id86635
    John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia to Alexander Gardiner, New York, New York
    1850 June 15
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents News about the early death of John Beeckman and business matters regardin Pain's invention; remarks about the proceedings in Massachusetts; also about his lecture on history of Virginia to students. 3 pp. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 2 id86636
    David L. Gardiner, San Diego, California, to John Tyler
    1850 July 3
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Comments on death of Mr. Beeckman; the mild climate of California; three [3] fires which have swept from San Francisco, the last of which destroyed a souvenir he was keeping for Tyler; discusses last admission of California as a state into the Union; tells of mail received from the family from the Panama (steamboat). 4 pp. TCy of ALS. Inclyding TCy (incomplete) of the above ALS. 1 p.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 2 id86637
    John Tyler, Norfolk, Virginia to Alexander Gardiner, Saratoga Springs, New York
    1850 July 6
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Business note regarding receipt of two checks. 1 p. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 2 id86638
    John Tyler, James River Steam Boat, to [?]
    1850 July 6
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents . Reports on trip with Julia, health and brief business matters, including cancelled checks. 3 pp. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 2 id86639
    John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia to Alexander Gardiner, Saratoga Springs, New York
    1850 July 10
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Brief description of Tyler's travels from Norfolk to Williamsburg and short illness; tries to relate how the estate of John Beeckman will be distributed to mother and son according to California and Mexican law, based on his knowledge of Virginia law. 5 pp. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 2 id86640
    John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia to Alexander Gardiner, New York, New York
    1850 July 25
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Refers to his ill health and planned trip to Richmond; also discusses bankdrafts. 2 pp. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 2 id86641
    John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia to David L. Gardiner, San Diego, California
    1850 July 25
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Refers to Tyler's past ill health and enclosed letter from Gardiner's mother; comments on political tide in Virginia "topsy turvy" and fears for future, as well as slave labor in S. California. 3 pp. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 2 id86642
    John Tyler, Saratoga Springs, New York, to Col. David L. Gardiner
    1850 August 27
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Family news, especially caricatures of each member in great detail; comments on vacation in new York, and excitement surrounding Jenny Lind; urges Gardiner to stay in California if the profits are high. 4 pp. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 2 id86643
    John Tyler, Saratoga Springs, New York to Col. David L. Gardiner
    1850 August 28
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Confirms receipt of the resignation of Prof. Hopkins from teh Chemistry Department of the College of William and mary; asks Robert to tell John that a temporary position is thus available if he is prepared for it and he must contact Col. McCandish and Judge Christin concerning proposition. 1 p. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 2 id86644
    John Tyler, Saratoga Springs, New York to Alexander Gardiner, New York, New York
    1850 September 4
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Short business letter regarding payment of debt and short family news. 1 p. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 2 id86645
    John Tyler, Saratoga Springs, New York to Alexander Gardiner, New York, New York
    1850 September 5
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Business note regarding bank drafts Tyler sent in the post the night earlier. 1 p. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 2 id86646
    John Tyler, Saratoga Springs, New York to Alexander Gardiner, New York, New York
    1850 September 11
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Business letter regarding price of land at $20,000. 2 pp. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 2 id86647
    John Tyler to [?]
    1850 October 25
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Letter relling of family's illnesses, including a severe case affecting Julia and a terrible cold Tyler had; discusses various treatment. 2 pp. ALS

• Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 3 id86604
  Letters
  1850-1851
  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 3 id86855
    John Tyler, Richmond, Virginia to Alexander Gardiner, [New York?]
    1850 November 2
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Concerning payment of three checks, Julia's continual ill-health, and the receipt of a letter from David Gardiner from Sacramento. 1 p. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 3 id86857
    John Tyler, Charles City County  , to [Tho?] Page, Esq.
    1850 November 8
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Business matters concerning land in Illinois and Tyler's title to it. 4 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 3 id86859
    John Tyler to [?]
    1850 November 8
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Reports that Mrs. Gardiner's health is improving; four checks have been dispatched to recipient; also refers to letter from Mr. Page concerning land title. 4 pp. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 3 id86863
    John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," (Charles City County  , Virginia), to Col. Samuel Gardiner, Shelter Island, Suffolk County  , New York.
    1850 November 26
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Feels there are causes both internal and external at work to produce the ruin of the country; discusses the motive of the European governments who desire dissolution of the Union; Great Britain, after having made a profit out of the slave traffic, clamors for universal emancipation and sends her hirelings to the U.S. to encourage "Fanatics"; only "devotional attachment to Gov. and Union on the part of our people" can save the Union; speaks as the "true representative of Southern feeling." 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 3 id86867
    John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," (Charles City County  , Virginia), to Alexander Gardiner, New York, New York
    1850 December 12
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Business matters regarding whether to mine lands or to let the railroads use them. 2 pp. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 3 id86876
    John Tyler, Norfolk, Virginia, to Alexander Gardiner, [New York?]
    1850 December 18
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Comments on his and Julia's poor health and sends two checks. 2 pp. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 3 id86879
    John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," (Charles City County  , Virginia), to Col. David L. Gardiner, [New York?]
    1850 December 20
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Regrets not being able to secure position as Port Collector in San Diego for Gardiner; discusses poor health and family news; also the "uneasy conditions of public affairs." 2 pp. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 3 id86881
    John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," (Charles City County  , Virginia), to Alexander Gardiner, [New York, New York?]
    1850 December 27
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Discusses business matters, such as payment of checks, and comments that "matters are looking better for the country" politically. 3 pp. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 3 id86883
    Samuel S. Gardiner, Shelter Island, Abbey Manor, New York, to John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia
    1851 January 1
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Response to Tyler's 26 Nov. 1850 letter discussing "great question of the day" which is union or disunion of the United States. 2 pp. TCy of ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 3 id86885
    John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," (Charles City County  , Virginia), to Col. David L. Gardiner, San Diego, California
    1851 February 12
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Relates sorry over death of Alexander Gardiner, and grief it is causing family members. 2 pp. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 3 id86887
    John Lorimer Graham, New York, to John Tyler
    1851 February 14
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Relates death of Col. Gardiner and expresses sorrow over event. 1 p. TCy of ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 3 id86889
    John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to John K Martin, Agent for Claims, Richmond, Virginia
    1851 February 27
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Sends information about his "departed friend" General Brazure N. Pryor, especially his bravery while commanding an artillery comany at the Battle of Hampton [War of 1812] so that his widow Elizabeth (Deneufville) Pryor could receive a land bounty; he [JT] nominated him to be elected Brigadier General in the winter of 1815-1816, served with him in legislature, and recommended him to be Collector at Norfolk, where he served until his death.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 3 id86891
    H.B. Livingstone, Sacramento City, California, to Hon. John Tyler, [Sherwood Forest?]
    1851 April 12
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Discusses experiences in California for past two years; incoroprates fine weather, mining conditions, agricultural progress, etc. 3 pp. TCy of ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 3 id86894
    John Tyler, Saratoga Springs, New York, to John K. Martin
    1851 September 26
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Claims that the official muster roll of his company does not account for much of the time it was in service [in the War of 1812] and that the payroll omits the name of his servant, William Short, who also served; wonders if Short, who is still alive, is entitled to benefit of land for his service under the Act of Congress. 2 pp. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 3 id86898
    John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," (Charles City County  , Virginia), to Col. David L. Gardiner, New York, New York
    1851 October 17
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Requests Gardiner to check on an order Tyler placed with store in New York; family news, 2 pp. ALS

• Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 4 id86605
  Letters
  1852
  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 4 id86900
    John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," (Charles City County  , Virginia), to Col. David L. Gardiner, New York, New York
    1852 January 15
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Expresses desire to sell Kentucky land and plans to hire an agent, William Prentis [?] to aid him; comments that Mrs. Gardiner is in better health and homesick for New York 2 pp. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 4 id86902
    John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," (Charles City County  , Virginia), to [?]
    1852 February 3
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Response to a letter by the Jefferson Literary Society of Philadelphia requesting Tyler's opinion on the U.S. foreign policy of intervention versus isolationism. 8 pp. Cy of ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 4 id86904
    John Tyler, Norfolk, Virginia, to Col David L. Gardiner, New York, New York
    1852 February 16
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Discusses family news and business matters regarding check payments. 2 pp. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 4 id86905
    John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," (Charles City County  , Virginia), to Col. David L. Gardiner, New York, New York
    1852 March 13
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Discusses family's ill health and business matters pertaining to bank drafts. 2 pp. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 4 id86908
    John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," (Charles City County  , Virginia), to Professor Eben N. Horsford, Cambridge, Massachusetts
    1852 March 14
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Discusses family; ill health and recovery, as well as thanks Horsford for giving him a chemistry book. 2 pp. XCy of ALS, 20 March, 1852, from Julia Gardiner Tyler to Prof. E.N. Horsford, stating she found Tyler's letter and mailed it for him because he got ill. 1 p.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 4 id86910
    John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," (Charles City County  , Virginia), to Col. David L. Gardiner, [New York, New York?]
    1852 April 8
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Tyler wants to sell his Kentucky land on the Ohio River, which is valuable for its coal deposits and fertility, for $20,000; it is 1500 acres. 2 pp. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 4 id86912
    John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," (Charles City County  , Virginia), to Col. David L. Gardiner, New York, New York
    1852 April 15
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Business and family matters. 3 pp. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 4 id86913
    John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," (Charles City County  , Virginia), to Col. David L. Gardiner, New York, New York
    1852 May 21
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Mr. Sam B. Casey, Tyler's contact in Kentucky, responded on the wealth of the coal deposits in the land Tyler owns; suggests mining it but Tyler prefers to sell it for $20,000. 2pp. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 4 id86914
    John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," (Charles City County  , Virginia), to Col. David L. Gardiner, New York, New York
    1852 May 31
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Refers to more conservative estimate of the quantity of coal in the Kentucky land; still prefers to sell land; urges Gardiner to see that Alexander Gardiner's will is attended to 4 pp. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 4 id87354
    John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," [Charles City County  , Virginia], to Col. David L. Gardiner, [New York, New York?]
    1852 June 13
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Discusses business matter, including three checks, and his health. 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 4 id87355
    John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Professor Horsford
    1852 June 28
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Talks about a fire, started by the combustion of a vial of chloric ether ignited by a candle, which he extinguished; mentions a harvest time. 3 pp. XCy of ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 4 id87356
    John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," [Charles City County  , Virginia], to Mrs. Margaret G. Beeckman
    1852 July 20
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Family news; health of Tyler is improving, and the corn crop is planted, etc.; corrects Dr. William Gardiner;s error that it will cost $50,000 to mine the Kentucky property. 2 pp. TCy of ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 4 id87357
    Th. D. Warren, Edenton, North Carolina to President Tyler, Charles City, Virginia
    1852 December 28
    Scope and Contents

    Discusses possible sale of Warren's farm. 2 pp. ALS

• Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 5 id86606
  Letters
  1853
  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 5 id87358
    John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Col. David L. Gardiner, Castleton, North Shore, Staten Island, New York
    1853 January 3
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Banking matters and discusses family's health; says he may go to Philadelphia for medical advice. 1 p. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 5 id87359
    John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," (Charles City County  , Virginia), to John Campbell, Post Master General
    1853 March 10
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Sends congratulations on his elevation to the head of the Post Office Department; asks him to use his influence to assist his brother William Tyler to obtain the position of a naval store keeper at the washington Navy Yard or one elsewhere of a "corresponding character"; gives a biographical description of his brother. 3 pp. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 5 id87360
    John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Col. David L. Gardiner, New York, New York
    1853 April 12
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Discusses business matters. 2 pp. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 5 id87361
    John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Col. David L. Gardiner, New York, New York
    circa 1853 April 14
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Discusses his "wretched" health and his business dealings with William Ozborne. 3 pp. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 5 id87362
    John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Col. David L. Gardiner, New York, New York
    1853 May 25
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Comments on business matters and improved health under the care of Dr. Semple of Hampton, Va. 2 pp. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 5 id87363
    John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Col. David L. Gardiner, Castleton, North Shore, Staten Island, New York
    1853 May 27
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Discusses banking matters, election day activites, and hopes to spend next winter in a warm climate. 2 pp. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 5 id87364
    John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," (Charles City County  , Virginia), to Professor Eben Horsford, Cambridge, Massachussetts
    1853 June 20
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Relates that the newspaper accounts of his ill-health are exaggerated, although he has been very unwell; promises to visit Staten Island when Julia is well. XCy of ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 5 id87365
    John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," (Charles City County  , Virginia), to Reverend William Tyler, Boston, Massachussetts
    1853 July 4
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Tyler thanks him for his previous two letters which describe the Constitutional Convention and reflects on excitement of the Fourth of july. 1 P. TCy of ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 5 id87366
    John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," (Charles City County  , Virginia), to John Reuben Thompson, Esq.
    1853 August 22
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Tyler has submitted to articles to the [Southern Literary] Messenger for publication about his days at [the College of] William and Mary. 2 pp. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 5 id87367
    John Tyler, Richmond, Virginia, to Col. David L. Gardiner, [New York?]
    1853 September 16
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Short business note detailing "enclosed" checks. 1 p. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 5 id87368
    Lieutenant [Navy] Alexander Gibson, U.S. Ship, St. Louis, Spezia, Italy, to [John Tyler?]
    1853 September 17
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Seeks help in advocating a promotion which Gibson feels he deserves, in lieu of a mistrial fifteen years ago, in which Tyler was able to help him. 4 pp. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 5 id87369
    Eben N. Horsford, Cambridge, Massachusetts, to John Tyler, Staten Island, New York
    1853 October 20
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Horsford extended an invitation to Mr. and Mrs. Tyler to join his wife and him at their home in Cambridge before the Tylers head south. 1 . TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 5 id87370
    John Tyler, Staten Island, New York to Professor Eben N. Horsford, Cambridge, Massachusetts
    1853 October 21
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Family news regarding health of Mrs. Tyler and her planned annual journey to her mother; mentions that he attended the first meeting of the Agricultural Society in Richmond, [Va.]. 2 pp. XCy of ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 5 id87371
    John Tyler, Staten Island, New York, to Professor Eben N. Horsford
    1853 December 6
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Cites Mrs. Tyler's terrible health for two months, since the birth of her baby, as the reason why he and Mrs. Tyler have not been able to visit Horsford. 2 pp. Xcy of ASL.

• Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 1 id87372
  Letters
  1854-1855
  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 1 id87381
    John Tyler, Norfolk, Virginia, to Col. David L. Gardiner, New York, New York
    1854 January 7
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Refers to their trip and mourns the death of his sister; also includes business matters. 2 pp. ALS. Including the ALS from Julia Gardiner to her sister, New York, New York, requesting that she have her [JG] purchases sent to her home. 2 pp.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 1 id87382
    John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Col. David L. Gardiner, New York, New York
    1854 January 14
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Short note accompanying check. 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 1 id87383
    John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Col. David L. Gardiner, Castleton, North Shore, Staten Island, New York
    1854 January 23
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Business and family [health] matters. 4 pp. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 1 id87384
    John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," (Charles City County  , Virginia) to Col. David L. Gardiner, Esq., [New York, New York?]
    1854 May 2
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Discusses business matters such as bank payments as well as family and home [garden] happenings. 2 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 1 id87385
    Photostatic copy of lecture given by John Tyler at the Petersburg Library Association
    1854 May 4
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Topic: "The Merchant of Former Times and The Merchant of Today." Brief history of the merchant in society and discussion of the 19th century role. 8 pp. Pst. of PM.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 1 id87386
    John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Col. David L. Gardiner, Castleton, North Shore, Staten Island, New York
    1854 May 31
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Requests that some of his printed addresses be distributed by Gardiner to specific persons; comments on his health, crops, and asks Gardiner to get him an English walking stick in New York 2 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 1 id87388
    John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to John Young Mason
    1854 June 6
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Discusses business disappointments--postponement of the sale of land in Kentucky and in the sale of his corn;whishes to take advantage of mason's offer to endorse and to negotiate through the banks the note and thereby discharge his obligations to the James River and Kanawha Canal Copany by July 1. 2 pp. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 1 id87389
    John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Mrs. Mary Horsford
    1854 December 24
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Announces birth of a son, who was born without the aid of chloroform to the mother; comments that Mrs. Gardiner is with the Tyler family, although recovering from illness. 2 pp. Xvy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 1 id87390
    John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to David L. Gardiner, Castleton, North Shore, Staten Island, New York
    1855 January 2
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Business matters, advice on getting good estimate for property. 2 pp. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 1 id87391
    John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Col. David L. Gardiner, Castelton, North Shore, Staten Island, New York
    1855 February 23
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Business matters; party season brought to an end by Lent; comments on the social successes of Margaret [Tyler's sister-in-law?]. 2 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 1 id87393
    John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Col. David L. Gardiner, Castleton, North Shore, Staten Island, New York
    1855 February 27
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Business [banking] matters regarding the payment of bills. 2 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 1 id87394
    John Tyler, Barnums Hotel, to Col. David L. Gardiner, Esq., New York, New York
    1855 March 23
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Short business note, travel plans. 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 1 id87396
    John Tyler, James River Steamer, Baltimore, to Col. David L. Gardiner, New York, New York
    1855 March 24
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Instructions on what to do with a deed mailed in a previous letter; gives family news. 2 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 1 id87398
    John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Professor Eben N. Horsford
    1855 May 7
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Thanks Horsford for sending a budding potato for experiments in planging in Va.; congratulates Horsford on rise in literary world, and expresses disappointment that he did not visit Cambridge. 3 pp. XCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 1 id87609
    John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest, [Charles City County  , Virginia], to son Robert Tyler
    1855 June 25
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Arrangements to meet Robert to attend festivities at the college of William and mary where he [JT] is to address the literary societies; mention of [Henry A.] Wise as a visitor to the College; crops fair, rain frequent; [Hugh Blair] Grigsby will deliver an address before Phi Beta Kappa on the subject of the people of the convention of 1788. 2 pp. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 1 id87610
    John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," (Charles City County  , Virginia), to Mrs. Julia Gardiner, Staten Island, New York
    1855 August 6
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Encloses letter from American Consul at Glasgow concerning her father's claim to an inheritance; hopes her trip was made without inconvenience; was detained on his return from Old Point by the steamer's broken shaft; all well at home; much rain, no damage to wheat. 2 pp. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 1 id87611
    John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," (Charles City County  , Virginia), to Professor Eben N. Horsford
    1855 October 1
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Comments on the result of potato crop; left Julia and the three youngest children on Staten Island; brought the two largest boys with a view of putting them in school in the area; plans to accompany Julia and the children home' sends greetings to Mrs. Horsford and regards to him [EH]. 2 pp. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 1 id87612
    John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," (Charles City County  , Virginia), to Col. David Lyon Gardiner, Staten Island, New York
    1855 December 4
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Sends suggestions for investigating the status of the Gardiner etate in England and for verifying the connection between the families on both sides of the Atlantic; has not been well for several days; has grieved over the death of Mrs. Horsford. 4 pp. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 1 id87613
    Song entitled "I Could Not Live Without Thee" to Mrs. Julia G. Tyler, Words by Ex. President Tyler
    1855
    Scope and Contents

    Published by Henry McCaffrey, Baltimore: Washington D.C. John F. Ellis. 3 pp. Song. Including XCy of above song. 2 pp.

• Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 2 id87373
  John Tyler
  1856-1862
  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 2 id87614
    John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," (Charles City County  , Virginia), to Professor Eben Horsford
    circa 1856 February
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Due to bad winter weather conditions, communication from the "outside world" is not active, and Tyler inquires of political news; offers his and Julia's condolences on the loss of Horsford's wife [?]. 3 pp. XCy of ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 2 id87615
    John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," (Charles City County  , Virginia), to Col. David L. Gardiner, Castleton, North Shore, Staten Island, New York
    1856 August 6
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Comments on the crops and predicts high prices for corn in the next year; gives news of family health and asks for word about the yellow fever outbreaks in New York. 3 pp. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 2 id87616
    G.M. Dallas, London, England, to His Excellency John Tyler, [Sherwood Forest?]
    1857 January 19
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Letter in response to Tyler's inquiry of his family lineage: [Thomas Gardiner, Esq. of Tollesburry, Essex.] 1 p. TCy of ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 2 id87617
    John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," (Charles City County  , Virginia), to David L. Gardiner
    1857 April 6
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Farming news and notes celebration on 13 May in Jamestown of its founding by settlers, for which he must prepare a history of Virginia. 2 pp. Pst of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 2 id87618
    G. William Semple, Hampton, Virginia, to Ex. President John Tyler, [Sherwood Forest?]
    1856 October 14
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Response to Tyler regarding price negotations of some property and a pony for sale. 1 p. TCy of ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 2 id87619
    John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," (Charles City County  , Virginia), to Col. David L. Gardiner, Castleton, North Shore, Staten Island, New York
    1857 October 28
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Business matters, including difficulties in getting a loan from the bank; asks Gardiner to talk with someone in New York 3 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 2 id87681
    W. Farley Grey, New York, New York, to the Honorable John Tyler
    1857 December 22
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Reports meeting agenda. 3 pp. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 2 id87682
    John Tyler, Norfolk, Virginia, to Col. David L. Gardiner, Castleton, North Shore, Staten Island, New York
    1858 May 28
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Business matters, which he asks Gardiner to look into; states that he is looking for a residence for his wife, who doesn't want to live at "Sherwood Forest," (Charles City County  , Virginia) forever. 3 pp. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 2 id87683
    John Tyler, Sherwood Forest, to "my dear son" (Robert Tyler), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    1858 July 14
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Comments on Robert's resolutions adopted by the Pennsylvania Democratic Party, fears Democrats will not succeed in next congressional elections because of the enormous increase in expenditures, mentions statement made by [Henry A.] Wise in Williamsburg that the College [of William and Mary] was "the most superb body of equal size he had ever seen," says of Wise that 'his eye is steadily fixed on 1860" [presidential election], feels that he[JT] is the last of the Virginia Presidents, suggests remedy for ailment of his grandson, plans to move to Hampton, 3 pp. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 2 id87684
    John Tyler, "Villa Margarett," Hampton, Virginia to Col David L. Gardiner
    1858 August 21
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Brief business note asking Gardiner to give enclosed check to portrait artist; predicts hard times due to bad crop. 2 pp. ALS. Including ALS, Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Villa Margarett," [Hampton, Va.], to Col. David L. Gardiner Asks her brother to have Margaret's portrait sent as soon as possible and to put it directly in the care of the steamer's captain. 1 p.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 2 id87685
    John Tyler, Sr., "Sherwood Forest," (Charles City County  , Virginia), to John Tyler, Jr., Hampton, Virginia
    1858 September 7
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Tyler analyzes his son's letter about the Zolverein Treaty; confesses that, as a father of six and a supervisor of a household, he is no Cicero or Pliny, but opts to live out his days in Virginia. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 2 id87686
    Samuel S. Gardiner, Shelter Island, New York, to John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest, Charles City County  , Virginia
    1858 November 29
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Compliments Tyler on his "Memories of Richmond" address and comments on Mr. Cushing's and Mr. Seward's speeches; he is lonely. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 2 id87688
    James A. Semple, U.S. Receiving Ship North Carolina Navy Yard, New York, to John Tyler, Charles City County  , Virginia
    1859 March 3
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Navy Yard official wrote in regard to shipping the remains of Mr. Denison of Va. to be buried next to his wife. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 2 id87689
    John Tyler, Richmond, Virginia, to Col. David L. Gardiner, Castleton, North Shore, Staten Island, New York
    1859 April 12
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Brief note asking Gardiner to conduct some bond exchanges for him. 2 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 2 id87690
    John Tyler, "Villa Margarett," Hampton, Virginia, to son Robert Tyler, Esq.
    1859 April 25
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Reference to a party going to Jamestown to plant ivy around the old church steeple, led by Edward Everett; mentions difficulties of son, John; comments on Virginia gubernatorial race; his address at the College of William and Mary forthcoming and the rebuilding of the college is estimated to cost $18,200, and will be completed Oct. 1, 1859. 4 pp. ALS. Includes engraving of John Tyler, 1 item.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 2 id87691
    John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to David L. Gardiner, Castleton, North Shore, Staten Island, New York
    1859 May 4
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Business matters, including the payment od debts and a trip to Raleigh, [N.C.], during which he gave 3 speeches; discusses his poor health and the flourishing wheat crops. 4 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 2 id87692
    John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," (Charles City County  , Virginia), to President of the College of William and Mary, Benjamin S. Ewell, Esq, Williamsburg, Virginia
    1859 October 31
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Tyler agrees that a meeting of the Board would prove detrimental to his objective of re-establishing the law scool on solid footing; also inquires if books from West Point [Academy] arrived. 2 pp. ALS. Including TCy of the above ALS. 1 p.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 2 id87695
    John Tyler to Robert Tyler
    1860 April 16
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Comments on the 1860 presidental election and how the Virginia delegates stand on the candidacies of [Robert M.T.] Hunter, Henry A. Wise, and Stephen Douglass; his speech at a Richmond banquet was highly applauded; Mrs. Tyler's ill health, and his son's handwriting which rivaled Napoleon's.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 2 id87696
    John Tyler, Sr. [John Tyler, Jr?], Bournside, New Kent County  , Virginia, to John K. Cook, Esq., Portsmouth, Virginia
    1860 October 3
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Agrees to speak on politics in Portsmouth; predicts that Breckenridge will be elected by the House of Representatives. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 2 id87698
    John Tyler, Richmond, Virginia, to Mrs. Tyler
    1861 March 26
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Speaks of his triumph at the state convention where the Peace Conference Project was defeated; the "temper of the state is obviously rising'; within 6 or 7 months Virginia will leave the Union. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 2 id87700
    John Tyler, Richmond, Virginia, to Robert Tyler
    1861 March 29
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Sends his speech; fears drift into secession, perhaps can be delayed until October; large cannon removed to Old Point, [Comfort, Va.]; may be a majority fot he Border States in the Convention, but it is doubted; measles has broken out among the chuldren; interest to [RT's] bond held by Crump falls due 4 May and 4 Nov., has no money or would not trouble him. 3 pp. ALS. INcluding TCy of ALS. 1 p

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 2 id87701
    Account of the death of Ex-President Tyler
    1862 January 21
    Scope and Contents

    Account of the death of Ex-President Tyler in The Daily Express (Petersburg, Va.). 4 pp. Nws. (See oversize file)

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 2 id87703
    Inventory of property at his death, John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia
    1862 January, circa 1863
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Detailed inventory of property/belongings on estate at his death. 2 pp. D.

• Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 3 id87374
  John Tyler, Miscellaneous
  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 3 id87706
    L. Hariston, Danville, Virginia, to Mrs. Leititia Tyler, Gloucester County  , Virginia
    1835 December 20
    Scope and Contents

    Regrets having taken so long to write; expresses gratification for Mr. Tyler having visited Norfolk, [Va.]; asks for news of the Tyler family. 2 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 3 id87707
    "Plan of the House of Representatives"
    circa 1869
    Scope and Contents

    "Plan of the House of Representatives," Published by C. Bohm. 1 p. PD. (See Oversize File)

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 3 id87708
    Article describing bill introduced by Del. George   W. Grayson
    1987 February 11
    Scope and Contents

    Article describing bill introduced by Del. George   W. Grayson to improve the New kent County   burial site of Letitia Christian Tyler. (From the Daily Press and Times Herald) 1 p. NwsCl.

• Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 4 id87375
  John Tyler, Miscellaneous
  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 4 id87710
    John Tyler to Editor
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Reaffirms the beauty and merits of Tidewater Virginia; gives an account of traditoonal social behavior to illustrate the proud cilture of the are; the descendants of the are should have a "sense of their duty not to a single state only, but to the Whole Union." 4 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 4 id87712
    W. Farley Grey to John Tyler
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Regrets it has taken him so long to answer Tyler's letters; offers to publish some of Tyler's writing stating his opinon on the secession question for Virginia; agrees with Tyler's opinion that Virginia must stay with the Union; offers his regards to Mrs. Tyler. 2 pp. ALS, Frag.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 4 id87713
    Mr. Ould, Georgetown, to President Tyler and Lady Tyler
    no year October 11
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Accepts invitiation from President and Mrs. Tyler. 1 p. AL.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 4 id87714
    "Song"
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents [John Tyler?] to Poem entitled "Song." 1 p. TCy of poem.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 4 id87715
    "To M.G.B."
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents [John Tyler?] to Margaret Gardiner Beeckman. Poem entitled "To M.G.B." 1 p. TCy of poem.

• Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 5 id87376
  John Tyler (Robert Tyler?, Curl's Wharf to Mrs. Pearl Tyler)
  [no year] June 14
  Scope and Contents

  Robert T[yler?], Curl's Wharf, to Mrs. Pearl Tyler, Sturgeon Point, James River, Va. Although he is not there in person, his heart is at "Sherwood [Forest]"; had been afraid it would bring back too many memories; this visit, however, only brought him pleasant experiences; encloses picture of his brother Henry; sends love to all of Pearl's family. 4 pp. ALS.

• Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 6 id87377
  John Tyler
  undated
  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 6 id87717
    Sketches of part of Tyler land somewhere along the Ohio River
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    Sketches of part of Tyler land somewhere along the Ohio River; sketched by S.R. Carey, 2 pp. AMs.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 6 id87719
    Medical prescription for Honorable John Tyler
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Medical prescription for Honorable John Tyler; Hegeman, Clark, and Company, druggists. 1 p. AN.

• Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 7 id87378
  John Tyler: Envelopes
  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 7 id87721
    Envelope of letter from John Tyler addressed to Colonel Samuel S. Gardiner
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Envelope of letter from John Tyler, to Colonel Samuel S. Gardiner, Abby Manor, Shelton Island, Suffolk County  , New York. 1 item. ADS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 7 id87722
    Five envelopes from President John Tyler to Alexander Gardiner
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Five envelopes from President John Tyler, to Alexander Gardiner, New York City, New York. 5 items. ADS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 7 id87724
    Four envelopes to President John Tyler
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Four envelopes to President John Tyler, Washington City, D.C. 4 items. ADS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 7 id87725
    Envelopes to President John Tyler
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Envelopes to President John Tyler, 31 items. AD

• Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 8 id87379
  Articles and printed material about President John Tyler
  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 8 id87727
    "John Tyler and His Presidency"
    1907 May
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Article in the Eclectic Magazine about John Tyler; "John Tyler and His Presidency"; written by his son Lyon G. Tyler, LL.D. 18 pp. PM

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 8 id87728
    Address given by Jon. George   L. Christian
    1913 October
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Address given by Jon. George   L. Christian; to the Colonial Dames of America; in Virginia; entitled "John Tyler"; includes inscription. 26 pp. PV

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 8 id87729
    "John Tyler, Tenth President of the United States"
    1915 October 12
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Address entitled "John Tyler, Tenth President of the United States"; by Armistead C. Gordon. 45 pp. PV

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 8 id87730
    "John Tyler -- Tenth President of the United States"
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Article "John Tyler -- Tenth President of the United States"; written by Oliver Perry Chitwood. 2 pp. PM

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 8 id87731
    Engraving of John Tyler
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Engraving, 6 1/8" X 9 1/4", black and white, of John Tyler, by H.B. Hall and Sons, New York, New York1 item. Engraving.

• Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 9 id87380
  Miscellaneous, William Miller to ?
  [no year] October 25
  Scope and Contents

  Scope and Contents William Miller to [?]. Regrets missing [?] in New York; Mr. Wood was nominated by a coalition of "leading men" from the anti-Masonic and working men's parties; speculates on future developments on New York politics. 1 p. ALS. Includes TCy of above ALS. 1 p.

• Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 1 id87736
  Correspondence and papers of Robert Tyler, son of President John Tyler
  1836-1850
  Scope and Contents

  See Philip Gerald Auchampaugh, Robert Tyler: Southern Rights Champion, Duluth, 1934

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 1 id87742
    Robert Tyler, Williamsburg, Virginia to Boswell Seawell, Esq., New Orleans, Louisiana
    1841 February 7
    Scope and Contents

    Acknowledges receipt of letter from Seawell; complains of all the rain they have been having; relates news of their mututal friends in Williamsburg; the Vice-President is tolerably well, and is "I believe daily expecting a visit from General Harrison -- what between public and private matters everyminut of his time is employed and for the most part unhappily employed. For the cares of his office are already little less than the cares of the man and it is absurd to suppose that any man of his temperment and rank in life can be happy without being rich." Mother unwell; birth of his daughter. 4 pp. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 1 id87744
    Robert Tyler, President's Mansion, Washington, D.C., to Alexander Gardiner, New York, New York
    1843 March 13
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Apologizes for taking so long to reply, but a "serious indisposition" has kept him from being able to write; sends his regars to Gardiner's family and a special note to Margaret; planning a trip to Philadelphia. 2 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 1 id87745
    Robert Tyler, President's Mansion, Washington City, D.C., to Samuel Brumbly, New York, New York
    [1843?]
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Has given with great pleasure his last letter to the President; has "good will" for the German population. 1 p. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 1 id87746
    [?], New York, to Robert [Tyler?]
    1845 February 13
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Recommends Ferris as a good man for the surveyorship; notes that a possible opponent of Ferris' is Eli Moore, who is a friend of Polk; warns against filling positions with too many from the same clique. 3 pp. AL. incomplete.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 1 id87747
    Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Alexander Gardiner, New York, New York
    1845 March 31
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Asks Gardiner to lend money to newspaper editor, Thomas Dunn English; speaks of Polk and two poltiical associates. 3 pp. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 1 id87748
    Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Alexander Gardiner, New York, New York
    1845 April 23
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Asks Gardiner to ask Gov. Van Ness if Mr. Cooper can be given a position other than the one alloted to him of inspector because he cannot now climb sides of ships or [?] the burdens of such an office; reports that both me and Mr. Cooper are bad off financially; says Mr. Polk is partly responsible for this by "annihilating all my expections." 2 pp. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 1 id87750
    Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Alexander Gardiner, New York, New York
    1845 August 20
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Defends his father and himself against an article written in the New York Herald accusing them of trying to thwart Polk and his administration; suggests that the author of the article was paid; "The ex-President has never uttered a word, I am sure, about Mr. Polk good, bad or indifferent and does not give the subject of Politics a thought now that the Texas question is settled. After much toil and sacrifice for his country...have only tortured and reviled him, he has retured, I hope forever, into the quiet and dignity of private life...He has a sweet and blooming wife, a sufficient fortune, a beautiful estate...moreover he scarcely ever opens a newspaper..."; list of Tyler's accomplishments as President; "He needs but on thing more,...the justice of his country"; inquires as to publishing a rebuttal. 7 pp. ALS. Including NwsCl of New York Herald, 2 August, 1845. 1 p.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 1 id87752
    Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Alexander Gardiner, New York, New York
    1846 January 6
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Sends his best to Gardiner's family;comments on rumors of the "bloody war"; informs him that he received a letter from former Pres. Tyler, who is well; comments that "Polkey and Spoils [Spoils system] should feel small now." 1 p. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 1 id87754
    Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Alexander Gardiner, New York, New York
    1846 March 11
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Plans to be in New York City soon; informs Gardiner that "Polk has at last been caught" as he predicted. 1 p. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 1 id87755
    Robert Tyler to Alexander Gardiner, New York, New York
    1846 March 23
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Asks Gardiner to see that a speech he has written is published; has heard from the Ex-President and Mrs. Tyler who are both doing well; "He says something about some expression used in one of my letters that has annoyed Julia. I have written him that it was altogether unintentioned, Madame Juliua is too sensitive"; tells David Gardiner and him to get married. 2 pp. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 1 id87756
    Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to James Buchanan
    1847 December 30
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Informs Buchanan that a gentleman, "in whom [he] place[s] unbounded confidence" has hinted that Buchanan will take Virginia and that the press there is "out for [him]"; Tyler is campaighning hard in [?] where the elections will be held next monday. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 1 id87759
    Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to James Buchanan
    1848 July 8
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Alarmed at the "political aspect of affairs in this country"; is sure the South is convinced it "should have sustained the Missouri Compromise Candicate at Baltimore"; regards the Missouri Compromise as the "strong hope and sheet Anchor of the Country"; predicts General Cass will be defeated and consequently the party will be "swept up as with deluge." 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 1 id87762
    Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to James Buchanan
    1848 September 13
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Informs Buchanan that his name, of all the Northern Men, will be acceptable to the "People of the Southern States for the Presidency"; wishes him to come to Philadelpia and make some friends; confirms that judge campbell is almost avowedly for Buchanan. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 1 id87766
    Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Alexander Gardiner, New York, New York
    1849 April 30
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Asks Gardiner to "procure a copy" of the paper containing the annoucement of [his father-in-law, Thomas Abthorpe] Cooper's death; wants to write a short biography of Cooper; sends his love to Gardiner's mother and Margaret. 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 1 id87768
    Robert Tyler to Henry Churchill Semple, Attorney at Law
    1849 December 7
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Tells Churchill he had come to town that day; asks him to bring a deed with him from the clerk's office that "settles Longwood on Macy Cooper." 2 pp. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 1 id87770
    Robert Tyler to John Tyler
    1850 November 6
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Offers to send his father a picture of Priscilla; says he doesn't want it being a fixture in the house; thinks he is feeling better; New York politics. 2 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 1 id87773
    Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to James Buchanan
    1850 November 22
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Read his letter to the Union Meeting which has given satisfaction there; asks how many members of the state [Pa.] democratic delegation Buchanan can depend on as "faithful friends"; reminds Buchanan that he fells he should return to the senate. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

• Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 2 id87737
  Robert Tyler
  1851-1852
  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 2 id87775
    Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to James Buchanan
    1851 January 7
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents [Judge] Campbell has carried the city, [Phil.] and "will no doubt receive the City and County   vote in the State Convention." 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 2 id87776
    Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Committee of Working Men, Richmond, Virginia
    1851 February 14
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Concerning strike by laborers on the coal wharves and its handling by police in Richmond. 8 pp. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 2 id87777
    Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to [?]
    1851 March 26
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Kiffee Chose the "Old Keystone" as his future home; finds Pennsylvania men agreeable; accepts an invitation to address Bigler Club in Lancaster. 2 pp. ALS. Including Df. concerning the "Southern" position of Pennsylvania and the transference of Pennsylvania to a "semi-abolitionist" state by the election of James Pollacky. 1 p. Including Df concerning disagreement with George   Bancroft's interpretation of political basis of the settlement of Virginia. 4 pp.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 2 id87785
    NwsCl. of letter from James Buchanan
    1851 April 2
  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 2 id87786
    Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Mr. [N.B.] Wolfe
    1851 April 11
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Declines invitation to address a Bigler Club in Colomia, Pa. [?]; feels that Col. Bigler will "not only be nominated by the Democratic State Convention," but will also be elected by the people in the fall to the "gubernatorial office"; he is first always for Pennsylvania. 4 pp. ALS. Printed in Auchampaugh

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 2 id87788
    Bigler Club report
    1851 April 11
    Scope and Contents

    Bigler Club report including letter from Robert Tyler read at the meeting. 1 p. NwsCl. Including TCy of above NwsCl. 2 pp.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 2 id87790
    Note regarding letter written by Robert Tyler
    1851 April
  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 2 id87792
    Robert Tyler, [Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?], to Honorable James Buchanan
    1851 May 3
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Predicts that Buchanan will "have the supprt of the City and Country without fail"; sends his "respectful compliments" to Buchanan's niece Miss Lane and to Mrs. Baker. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 2 id87794
    Robert Tyler, [Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?], to Honorable James Buchanan
    1851 May 18
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Feels confident that Buchanan's delegates will gain a majority of seats in the Convention; has seen Col. Bigler; feels that Buchanan should visit Philadelphia for a few days; inquires as to who shall be the next Canal Commissioner. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 2 id87796
    Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Committee of Philip [?], Mr. Butler, John P. Erwin [?], Washington, D.C.
    1851 June 20
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Has contacted "friends in high quarters" concerning the best "flue tobacco" in the country; will write them soon at length. 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 2 id87798
    Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Honorable H. Glancey Jones, William Strong, and Men of the Committee
    1851 June 27
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Declines invitation on behalf of the Democracy of Berks County   to celebrate the 4th of July due to a previous engagement; indicates that "we all have a right to feel proud and gratified at the position occupied by our beloved Commonwealth [Pa.]." 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 2 id87802
    Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Samuel A. Black, Esq.
    1851 July 10
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Accepts invitation to attend democratic festivities at Eagle Station on the 20th of August. 1 p. ALS. Including Cy of same letter

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 2 id87804
    Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to [?]
    1851 July 21
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Accepts invitation to attend the committee meeting at bedofrd on the 27th of July; is obstructed from many of the duties of his office by a wound he recieved to his right hand as a result of a fireworks explosion on the 4th of July. 1 p Cy of Al.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 2 id87805
    Robert Tyler, National Hotel, to James Buchanan
    1851 November 30
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Proclaims the success of the "Pennsylvania movement" in the Democratic Caucus; informs him that he has been an "able, efficient, and enthusiastic body of friends at his back"; the "Union Resolutions" which he thinks originated with [?], "are slain outright" but to Buchanan's advantage; enunciates the problem of the "Unionist Democrats." 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 2 id87806
    Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Governor Johnston
    circa 1852 January 3
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Requests that the Governor present an address for the release of Irishman Smith O'Brien. 2 pp. ACys of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 2 id87809
    Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Honorable Simon Cameron
    1852 March 21
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Wants response to a letter Tyler sent in reference to "certain offensive remarks said to have been made" by him at Harrisburg, [Pa.]; asks for a response to that letter; Cameron must deny or retreat. 1 p. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 2 id87811
    Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Mr. Donahoe, Boston, Massachussetts
    circa 1852 June 24
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Condemns Mr. Donahoe for connecting Franklin Pierce with the "illeberal temper" of the New Hampshire State Convention in his newspaper the Boston Pilot. 1 p. Cy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 2 id87812
    Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to John W. Forney, Esq.
    1852 July 20
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Defends his father against two articles attacking his administration. 5 pp. ALS. including TCy of ALS. 20 July, 1852. Printed in Auchampaugh

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 2 id87813
    Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to John H. George  , George   W. Morrison, A.B. Williamson, George   H. Pierce, and O.J.A. Vaughan: Commitee of Arrangements
    1852 August 16
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Declines an invitation for the New Hampshire Convention due to "circumstances of a private nature"; proclaims success of the Democratic Party in November; commends Pierce as the right choice for the Democratic nomination. 2 pp. ALS. Printed in Auchampaugh

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 2 id87815
    Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Jeremiah S. Black
    1852 December 29
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Thinks it best that he withdraw his name as candidate for clerkship of Pennsylvania Supreme Court to replace Mr. Cohen. 3 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 2 id87816
    Robert Tyler to General Franklin Pierce, Concord, New Hampshire
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Encloses an advertisement from the Ledger discrediting Pierce, that he feels should be contested; gives his support, which had earlier been for Buchanan, to Pierce as the Presidential candidate. 2 pp. ALS. Includes incomplete Cy of ALS.

• Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 3 id87738
  Robert Tyler
  1853-1855
  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 3 id87818
    Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Henry A. Wise
    1853 August 17
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Asks for Wise's views and suggestions as to the upcoming Presidential contest; offers his "humble influence" to Wise in his political aspirations; predicts the development of the Democratic Convention; questions why all states, emaning the inclusion of ones that do not usually vote Democratic should have a sa in the Democratinc nomination; claims that the South will provide "present protection and future success" for the Democrats. 4 pp. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 3 id87819
    Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Henry A. Wise
    1853 September 15
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Notes that the free-soil element will "exhibit itself to an alarming extent" in the formulation of the Southern Platform of '56; warns Wise to keep the South united at all costs and not to quarrel with [Robert] Hunter. 4 pp. ALS. Including TCy of the above ALS. 1 p

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 3 id87821
    Robert Tyler to His Excellency President Franklin Pierce
    1853 September 26
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Asks the President to intervene on behalf of a "young man by the name of Phillips" who has been fired from his clerkship in a customs house, Tyler claims that his removal will be disadvantageous to the party because his father is an extremely influential man. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 3 id87822
    Robert Tyler to Washington Lane, Editor of the Ledger
    1853 September 30
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Understands from the Ledger that Mr. Lane is opposed to the Pacific Railroad project; regrets that he does not give his "able support" to the project; claims that Lane is wrong in attributing the project to New York speculators who intend to make the road a private corporation. 2 pp. ALS. Including TCy of the above ALS. 1 p.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 3 id87824
    Patrick Lynch, New York, New York to Robert M. Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    1855 December 5
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Note regarding letter of 5 December, 1853, and the Friends of Ireland.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 3 id87825
    Robert Tyler to James Buchanan
    1855 January 8
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Notes that the attacks on him [RT] made by the Pennsylvanian [which is owned by Bigler] did him no harm, and in fact, probably lost him a good deal of subscribers; reports that the senatorial race between Gov[erno]r Porter and [Colonel] Bigler is being conducted with "much bitterness among [the] candidates"; feels that Cadwalader is making a fine character in Congress." 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 3 id87826
    James Buchanan, London, England, to Robert Tyler
    1855 January 18
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Holds Tyler in high esteem, and considers him a close friend; reaffirms that he will not be a candidate for office [Presidency]; confident that Miss Harriet [his niece] will not marry an Englishman; he does not hear much from Philadelphia as "Judge Campbell and Mr. Hunt[er] never write"; he has "full faith" in the election of Wise. 1 p. TCy of AL.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 3 id87827
    Robert Tyler, Washington, D.C., to Boswell Seawell, Gloucester County  , Virginia
    [circa 1841-1844] February 11
    Scope and Contents

    Informs Seawell that the President will be happy to serve Mr. [Jones?] if he is able to do so; indicates that the letter will "furnish you authority for [?] in the case of Holt and the other cases." 2 pp. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 3 id87828
    Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to James Buchanan
    1855 July 23
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Awaits Buchanan's return to America "with great impatience"; advices him never to discount the possibility of running for the Presidency; warns him that he should try to bring all his friends together; informs Buchanan that Pierce would like to run for the Presidency but he Tyler does not think that he can win; although Virginia is strongly supporting Wise for the Presidency, Tyler admits that the next president cannot come from a slave state; has just returned to Philadelphia after delivering an address at the Commencement of William and Mary College. 2 pp. 2 TCys of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 3 id87829
    Robert Tyler, Washington, D.C., to Boswell Seawell, Gloucester County  , Virginia
    circa 1855 August 30
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents "Dr. George   [Semple?] was an applicant for the place when you spokle for Col. Custis, and it was decided by the department that no change should be hat at that point. The President (whom I have just consulted) thinks it will not do to make any change under the circumstances"; asks him to tell John Seawell that he would like to see him once more; asks when he is planning to visit Washington. 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 3 id87830
    Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Boswell Seawell
    1855 September 5
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Had a short visit with Joe [Seawell] but had to leave his office; regrets that he and Priscilla have been deprived of your society four summers; claims that public politic opinion is disorganized in the North; fears a "dis[solution?] of the Democratic Party Nort and South"; asks Seawell to keep him informed of Virginia politics especially regarding the race between Hunter and Wise. 2 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 3 id87831
    Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Boswell Seawell
    1855 September 17
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Relates that Joe Seawell has been dismissed from the Navy; asks if Boswell will loan him money to give to Joe or to send it directly to him. 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 3 id87832
    Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Henry A. Wise
    1855 September 18
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents The meeting "last night" was large; "Thousands of people" had come to hear him; it was a "clique affair" and he was "omitted" from the Committee of Arrangements; informs that Gov. Bigler "ran away from" the meeting; reveals that "Wescott is one of the most despised men in the community." 3 pp. ALS. Including TCy of ALS. 1 p.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 3 id87835
    Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to James Buchanan
    1855 October 23
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Warns Buchanan that he must come home [from England] soon in order to sustain the "united delegation from Pennsylvania" that Tyler feels is necessary for his nomination; notes that "Campbell and J. Glancey Jones are traitors:" and Forney cannot decide where he stands. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 3 id87836
    Robert Tyler to James Buchanan
    1855 November 12
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents "Feels easier in his mind since the last time he wrote" as recent election in New York and Maryland have seen a downturn in "Pierceism" ; claims that the Dallas movement will "fizzle out"; chastises Buchanan for an "ill-advised" letter he wrote to Wise, but is happy to report that Wise still supports him; feels that with Pennsylvania behind him, Buchanan will certainly be successful. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 3 id87837
    Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Henry Wise
    1855 November 12
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Informs him that Pennsylvania is for Buchanan now; tells Wise to "lien [lean?] towards him strongly; relates that there is a "remarkably kind feeling" towards Wise among politicial friends of his; claims that Pierce movement is dead there; considers Wise's letter to the New York National Democrats "really admirable." 3 pp. ALS. including TCy of the above ALS. 1 p.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 3 id88102
    Patrick Lynch, New York, New York, to Robert Tyler, Astor Place House, New York, New York
    1855 December 5
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Questions the exclusion of the Irish-American from the Convention of the Friends of Ireland; wonders how Tyler, always a supporter of Irish Americans, could allow the "exclusion" of a newspaper of over 100,000 subscribers from such a Convention, of which Tyler is the Chairman. 4 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 3 id88103
    William M. Armstrong, Norfolk, Virginia, to [?], Senate of the United States, Washington D.C.
    1855 December 12
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Armstrong, Reserved member; acknowledges that the remonstrant, Jee Seawell [?] has accused the Board of being unlawful by not publically stating the reasons for which they dismissed him. 1 p. Printed in Auchampaugh.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 3 id88104
    John H. McGowan, M.D., Providence, Rhode Island, to Robert Tyler
    1855 December 14
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents McGowan has just received a letter from Dr. Smith indicating that no funds are available for his office; informs Robert that it has been suggested that he purchase "an iron safe" in which to keep the documents of the Society [?]; Dr. Smith also suggested to him that they develop a more effective system for obtaining contributions; he requires a list of the "State Directories and Socieities" in order to do this. 2 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 3 id88105
    Patrick Lynch, New York, New York, to Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    1855 December 24
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Will comply with Tyler's invitiation of a visit as soon as he can come to Philadelphia; praises him for his connection with the Irisih movement and claims him an "able and unflinching advocate"; feels that although michael Doheny and his fellow agitators should be condemned for their violence at the last Convention [of the Friends of Ireland], he must admit that they ahve led to progress for the cause; believes that together he and Tyler "can do much towards peace and cooperation"; declines any offer of a position in the delegation. 3 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 3 id88106
    Samuel Lumsden, Cincinnati, Ohio, to Robert Tyler
    1855 December 27
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Suggests that establishment of the office of the American I[rish] E.A.A.; suggests that Capt[ain] William t. Lyons is the man for the position; suggests that the position should pay 2,000 dollars per year; also suggests James C. Hyde, to go to work in Ireland. 8 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 3 id88107
    Samuel Lumsden, Cincinnati, Ohio, to Rober Tyler
    1855 December 28
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Informs Tyler that the new constitution [of the E.A.A.] calls for the establishment of an Under-Secretary [which he has called for previously]; informs Tylr of an upcoming reply in the Citizen by [Patrick] Lynch, the editor of the Irish-American; if Tyler is ever in New York, Limsden is there every week and would like to see him. 3 pp. ALS

• Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 4 id87739
  Robert Tyler
  1856 January-1856 June
  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 4 id88108
    John McClenahan, New York, New York, to Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    1856 January 5
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Feels that Mitchel does not support the [IAEA] organization and that Tyler should attempt to persuade him into its favor; speaks pejoratively regarding editor of the Irish-American, Lynch; claims that the Massachusetts Convention was "a sorry affair"; recommends Lumsden to strengthen the organization; Harris wanted to knwo who informed McClenahan that he was a British spy, but McClenahan would not tell him. 4 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 4 id88109
    Samuel Lumsden, Cincinatti, Ohio, to Robert Tyler
    1856 January 13
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents States that he had a letter from Dr. Smith proposing a meeting with him and Tyler in Philadelphial; feels that they should postpone everthing until the "full fruits" of the trial "are developed"; claims that "victory and glory await us." 1 p ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 4 id88110
    John J. McGowan, Astor Place House, New York, New York, to Robert Tyler
    1856 January 17
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Tried to see Lynch, finally found him in Brooklyn; feels that everything "is made right" with Lynch. 2 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 4 id88111
    Patrick Lynch, New York, New York, to Robert Tyler
    1856 January 19
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Feels that a recent speech made referring to Tyler is unworthy; knows that Tyler is "a patriot and a gentleman"; intends to publish something to this effect in his nxt paper. 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 4 id88112
    John J. McGowan, N.D., Providence, R.I., to Robert Tyler
    1856 January 23
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Notes that, according to custom, a fee is to be collected by the Directory when a new charter is applied for; asks Tyler's opinion as to whether the new laws cancel this old custom or not. 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 4 id88113
    John McClenahan, New York, New York, to Robert Tyler
    1856 January 23
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Noticed that McGowan signed a letter with his official title within the Directory; asks Tyler if the names of members of the organization are not to be secret; Mr. Mitchel's lecture "cut to pieces" John Omahony's faction; this faction "has utterly ruined itself." 2 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 4 id88250
    Dr. Charles Cumming, Atlanta, GA, to Dr. John J. McGowan, Providence, RI
    1856 February 10
    Scope and Contents

    Has had an interview with Mr. Thomas Whyte, Secretary of the State Directory; refers to the Emigrant Aid Society. 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 4 id88251
    John J. McGowan, Providence, R.I., to Robert Tyler
    1856 February 16
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Surprised that the Directory Charter has not reached Tyler yet; receives money very slowly, but has received "encouraging letters" from the South and West. 2 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 4 id88252
    James Hoy, Trenton, N.J. to Robert Tyler
    1856 February 22
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Informs Tyler that accommodations "will be due" on the 21st; he should remind the Herald that the amount is $300. 1 p. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 4 id88253
    John J. McGowan, Providence, R.I. to Robert Tyler
    1856 March 13
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Wants to call a meeting of the Supreme Directory and force Mitchell to give an explanation of his traitorous acts. 3 pp. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 4 id88254
    Dr. T.H. Smith, Boston, Massachussetts, to Robert Tyler
    1856 March 27
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Regrets that he cannot attend the meeting of the Supreme Directory on the 29th; feels that the conduct of the Secretary [McGowan], is not satisfactory. 1 p. ALS. Including Cy of ALS from Dr. Smith, [Boston, Mass], to Dr. McGowan 4 March, 1856, concerning the sending of "monies" to the Treasurer. 1 p.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 4 id88255
    Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Boswell Seawell
    1856 March 30
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Predicts that the State Delegates of Virginia will be for Wise; states that Wise is very close to their whole family; his father would be the best but he is out of politics; he will be a valuable asset in the election of Buchanan. 4 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 4 id88256
    John McClenahan, New York, New York, to Robert Tyler
    1856 April 18
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Has received a letter from Daniel Edgar Sickles, Secretary of Legation to Mr. Buchanan, that regards Buchanan in much the same way Tyler had in a previous letter; asks Tyler which letter he would rather see printed in the Citizen. 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 4 id88257
    P. Cagger, Albany, New York, to Robert Tyler
    1856 April 26
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Wishes Tyler to forward some enclosed pamphlets concerning the "Syracuse Convention." 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 4 id88258
    Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Governor Henry A. Wise
    1856 April 26
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Relays an editorial written in the Pennsylvanian "hinting the idea of coalition"; relays, also, good tidings from Mr. Buchanan; asks if Wise knows James Black of Pittsburg; mentions [William] Bigler; warns that a split may occur in the Democratic Party. 2 pp. ALS. Printed in Auchampaugh

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 4 id88455
    Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pa., to James Buchanan, London, England
    1856 May 16
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Informs Buchanan that the Irish faction within the Party was upset at their interpretation of speech in Buchanan made; he has written a letter to the editor of the Citizen informing him that Buchanan's intent was not to "justify British Gov[ernmen]t in India and Ireland"; advises him to make a public announcement of that fact to clarify any confusion; warns Buchanan that some men feel that he [JB] "belongs to them"; advises buchanan to "drive 'em away." 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 4 id88456
    John J. McGowan, New York, New York, to Robert Tyler
    1856 May 19
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Finds Buchanan acceptable as a possible candidate, but feels he will  not get a third of the Irish vote; would not be able to support Pierce "under any circumstances"; desires some indication of the association's {IAEA] policy in this matter; disturbed by Messrs. Lumsden and Convoy's failure to respond to him on association business; trusts that Tyler's sister is recoverning from her illness. 4 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 4 id88457
    Robert Tyler, New York, New York, to James Buchanan, London, England
    1856 May 26
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Attempted to persuade mr. Charles O'Connel to Col. Saunders to attend the Cincinnati convention as he may "be of essential service"; Col. Saunders "declares for Buchanan" the Vermont delegates are mostly for Douglass. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 4 id88459
    Samuel Lumsden, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Robert Tyler
    1856 June 5
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Glad to hear that Tyler was in Cincinnati to give a lecture to the "Robert Emmett Club"; hopes that Gov. Wise will receive the Presidential nomination from the Cincinnati Convention, which is presently meeting; worries taht Buchanan is too fond of Great Britain; also, Lumsden does not want another Northern man; he feels that the North has exploited the South and is not holding up to the American Constitution. 7 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 4 id88460
    Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Henry A. Wise
    1856 June 9
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Informs Wise that Bright supports Buchanan; worried that Douglas friends will support Hunter in an effort to beat Buchanan' but feels that Wise will triumph in Virginia. 3 pp. ALS. Printed in Auchampaugh.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 4 id88461
    Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to John Tyler
    1856 June 13
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Informs him that Wise was the key to Buchanan's nomination; his father's name was mentioned several times, always in favor, at the Convention. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 4 id88462
    Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Dr. John J. McGowan
    1856 June 16
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Cannot go to New York, but wishes McGowan to visit him in Pennsylvania; says the Buchanan did not mean to indicate that Britain was "tyranical"; refuses to involve the IAEA in politicial questions. 4 pp. ALS. Printed in Auchampaugh.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 4 id88463
    Endorsement
    1856 June 16
    Scope and Contents

    Endorsement concerning letter from Robert Tyler, to John J. McGowan. 1 p. N.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 4 id88464
    John J. McGowan, New York, New York, to Robert Tyler
    1856 June 17
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Refutes a charge that Tyler made in a recent letter that McGowan was inplicating the Association in politics; assures Tyler that he was simply relaying the sentiments of club members regarding Buchanan, knowing that Tyler would most likely be interested; the speech Buchanan made has turned Irish sentiment bitterly against himself and Herbert of the Pilot Citizen is using it to turn them away from the Democratic party; claims that the organization can do nothing if a "know-nothing" is elected. 4 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 4 id88465
    John J. McGowan, New York, New York, to Robert Tyler
    1856 June 22
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Apologizes for any outbursts in recent letters; has only seen McClenahan once since in New York; Filmore arrived at his house the night before; he is sorry that Filmore allowed himself to be "humbugged and betrayed by the dark lantern." 3 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 4 id88466
    John McClenahan, New York, New York, to Robert Tyler
    1857 June 27
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Is unable "to go on Sunday night"; is able to leave on Monday or "the following Sunday." 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 4 id88467
    Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Gov. Henry A. Wise
    1856 June 30
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Is ill and "confined to the house"; predicts that "many men" will seek Wise's influence in Virginia to help nominate Buchanan; reminds him to be careful of what he says and does especially in relation to M. Buchanan; has heard compliments of Wise's Richmond Ratificiation speech; Judge Douglas will be caught most likely in the "Squatter Sovereignty" trap; comments that the issue of slavery in the new territories was "ignored in Cincinnati," and that if it ever arises "there will be the devil to pay in the Democratic party"; claims that it is not a matter of principle, but really a matter of politics. 4 pp. ALS. Printed in Auchampaugh.

• Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 5 id87740
  Robert Tyler
  1856 July-December
  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 5 id88468
    John McClenahan, New York, New York, to Robert Tyler
    1856 July 14
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Apologizes for placing Tyler's letter about Buchanan in the news section; he has written an editorial of his own in favor of Buchanan which he feels will do Buchanan "[more] good than a partisan article from a personal or political friend"; claims that Buchanan's speech has done a great deal of harm; reaffirms that he will help the Democratic party in the campaign. 5 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 5 id88469
    Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Henry A. Wise
    1856 July 18
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Informs Wise that "He [Buchanan] distinctly declares himself opposed to squatter sovereignty"; he says that if elected president, he intends being President; Buchanan also told Tyler that his plans were influenced by him; encloses an article from the Citizen that Wise should have published in a Richmond paper, the editor of the Citizen prefers him [HW] for the Presidency. 4 pp. ALS. Printed in Auchampaugh.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 5 id88470
    Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Governor Henry A. Wise
    1856 July 25
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Claims that "we" will win this state [Pennsylvania], New Jersey,  and New York; predicts that if we beat the "nigger worshippers" bad in this election, the contest in 1860 will be the know-nothing Heresies. 3 pp. ALS. Printed in Auchampaugh.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 5 id88471
    [John J. McGowen?], to Detroit
    circa 1856 July
    Scope and Contents

    Extract. Claims that the Democratic Party has always guarded the rights of foreigners; explains that Buchanan's farewell speech to England is greatly misunderstood. 3 pp. Cy of AL. Including Nws Cl concerning Democratic Party electors of the fifth ward. 1 p.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 5 id88662
    Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Henry A. Wise
    1856 August 4
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Feels that Wise has misapprehended Buchanan's sentiments towards himself; Tyler knows that Buchanan likes Tyler but also feels strongly that Buchanan likes Wise. 2 pp. ALS. Printed in Auchampaugh.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 5 id88663
    Samuel Lumsden, Cincinnati, Ohio, to Robert Tyler
    1856 August 7
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents He and Mr. Edward Kenefeck are traveling to new York; plan on seeing Tyler; the goal of their trip is to collect the thousand dollas owed by the New York club in order to pay "the trial" of last January. 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 5 id88664
    John J. McGowan, New York, New York, to Robert Tyler
    1856 August 8
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Suggests for Tyler some new signs and passwords; informs him that he has been feeling ill; claims that the Herald is "unprincipled" and attacks Buchanan in an "ungentlemanly" manner. 2 pp. AL. Printed in Auchampaugh.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 5 id88665
    J.A. Lynch, Cincinnati, Ohio, to Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    1856 August 13
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Would like Tyler to investigate why Lynch never received a reply to his letter to the Secretary of the Navy concerning the voyage of the "new[?] frigate" to Ireland; Lynch feels that not only will it be a boon to Irisih Americans and American businessmen, it will also give hope to despairing Ireland. 4 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 5 id88666
    John J. McGowan, New York, New York, to Robert Tyler
    1856 August 14
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Received the letter from Tyler approving the signs; claims that Lumsden is disruptuing the association; but believed there is "the nucleus of a strong association of the right material" who can hold things together. 7 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 5 id88667
    David Jones to Robert Tyler
    1856 August 18
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Called at Tyler's office a few times, but never reached him; will announce Tyler to speak in his neighborhood on August 20. 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 5 id88668
    Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Penn., to Henry A. Wise
    1856 September 12
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Claims that the South must pull together with the rest of the country; feels that the Fremont Party will try to dominate the South; suggests taht it is Wise's responsibility to strenthen the South and join it with the North; Tyler claims that Wise's "actions will make civil war." 3 pp. ALS. Printed in Auchampaugh.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 5 id88669
    John Tyler, Jr., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Henry A. Wise
    1856 September 20
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Feels that Buchanan will win the election, but is not nearly completely sure of it; believes that if Buchanan loses Pennsylvania he will lose altogether; if he loses, Tyler suggests the South leave the Union and make an alliance with Great Britain. 4 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 5 id88670
    Robert Tyler to Chas. D. H[?]
    1856 October 16
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Regrets not being able to speak in H[?]'s district due to illness. 2 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 5 id88671
    John Tyler, Jr., Washington City D.C., to Henry A. Wise
    1856 October 25
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Warns Wise of the "political serpents" who will come down from the North and try to do him mischief; feels that Forney is not a good person for Buchanan to have around himself; suggests Glancey Jones as an able ally. 4 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 5 id88672
    Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Henry A. Wise
    1856 November 4
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Claims that the election is going smoothly and that Buchanan will be elected "without doubt"; reports taht he was upset by the placing of an editorial he wrote on the fourth page of the newspaper; met with the editor, Mr. Fiske, and was promised that it would be corrected; concerned that this act may be part of a scheme against Tyler and Wise to proceed with caution and to avoid any argument with Buchanan and to see him at the "earliest moment." 4 pp. ALS. Printed in Auchampaugh.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 5 id88673
    John Tyler, Jr., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Henry A. Wise
    1856 November 5
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Thanks "God" for the victory of Buchanan; claims that it was "the vote of the South" that secured it; the faction in the North has excluded Wise from "their prop-the Pennsylvanian"; believes that "they would betray their father." 3 pp. ALS. Pritned in Auchampaugh.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 5 id88674
    John Tyler, Jr., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Henry A. Wise
    1856 November 7
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Happy that the North did not come out too strongly as that would have damaged the administration; claims that the "forney Clique would have succeeded"; fells that forney and his friends would have brought chaos to the country; believes that Forney is actually being dictated to by a group of men, and they are responsible for the destructive comments on Robert Tyler; postulates that their plan is to "kill [Wise] off" and replace him. 4 pp. ALS. Printed in Auchampaugh.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 5 id88675
    Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Henry A. Wise
    1856 November 27
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Has heard that his brother John is urging Wise to suggest Robert's name to Mr. Buchanan for a cambinet position; Tyler will not accept a positionl although Tyler likes Buchanan, he warns Wise to guard his [HW] honor and secure "Southern rights." 4 pp. ALS. Including TCyof the above ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 5 id88676
    John Tyler, Jr., Washington City, D.C., to Henry A. Wise
    1856 December 3
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Encloses a report on the dangers confronting the South and his views on the best way to deal with them; would like Wise to publosh the report in as many Southern papers as possible; suggests that it be read in the Convention; claims that where the Contest of 1860 is concerned, Wise is the "only man living who can make the slightest impression upon the North." 2 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 5 id88677
    Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Governor Henry A. Wise
    1856 December 18
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Tyler will not "stand in the way" of any favors Buchanan may bestow upon him, even if they include Forney; suggests that Col. Bigler is not happy with Wise; has seen Buchanan, who was kind, but feels he is too "thick" with Forney. 3 pp. ALS. Including TCy of the above ALS. 1 p. Printed in Auchampaugh.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 5 id88678
    John Tyler, Jr., Washington City, D.C., to Henry A. Wise
    1856 December 21
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Reports that a man called "Senex" claiming to be Wise's friend, came to see himl Tyler put him through a test to be sure of his intentions; believes him to be under the control of Forney and his friends; pleads with Wise to keep "Senex" from any more recognition in the Richmond Enquirer. 4 pp. ALS. Printed in Auchampaugh.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 5 id88679
    Robert Tyler, Washington, D.C., to Henry A. Wise
    1856 December 24
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Had an itnerview with Mr. Buchanan whod esired to talk about Governor Floyd; advised Buchanan to talk to Wise about the matter; warns him to keep a "sharp eye" on the situation regarding Buchanan's cabinet; claims that Forney will "use his influence in Pa." against Wise. 4 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 5 id88680
    Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Henry A. Wise
    1856 December 31
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Has just visited with Buchanan; claims that Wise is Buchanan's "favorite" of anyone; reports that Buchanan is troubled in deciding who would be the right man for Secretary of State; refers to Cobb as a possible solution; claims that Forney will do Wise damage; Tyler feels that he and Wise are very close. 6 pp. AL.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 5 id88681
    Speech, concerning Philadelphia Democrats
    1856
    Scope and Contents

    Speech concerning Philadelphia Democrats. 6pp. ADf.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 5 id88682
    Endorsement
    1856
    Scope and Contents

    Endorsement of letter from Michael Dohaney, New York. 1 p. N.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 5 id88683
    Michael Dohaney, New York, New York, to Robert Tyler
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Feels that the Democrats are "losing time"; feels that their opponents are the "pro-slavery party", but feels that the task now is to "show the hollowness and heartlessness" of their argument; claims that Irish and German voters are becoming more "rational" and will vote against the Democrats out of a dislike for slavery. 4 pp. ALS.

• Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 1 id88684
  Robert Tyler
  1857
  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 1 id88688
    Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to James Buchanan
    1857 January 5
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Asks Buchanan to tell him to do anything he would like to do; informs Buchanan that a feud between him [RT] and Forney is inevetable and that he finds Forney's conduct "very ungenerous"; claims that Forney has no right to attempt senatorial advances under Buchanan auspices. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 1 id88689
    Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, to Henry A. Wise
    1857 January 10
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Concerns fight in state legislature for U.S. Senate involving Forney; feels betrayed by Buchanan. 4 pp. ALS. Printed in Auchampaugh.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 1 id88690
    Henry A. Wise, Richmond, Virginia, to Robert Tyler
    1857 February 8
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Has met Buchanan in Washington and found him "kind and confidential"; Buchanan, seemed to him, not determined only to listen to Forney and his friends; claims that Buchanan is "warm" towards Tyler, but is obviously "restrained by Forney's objections to Tyler. 2 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 1 id88691
    Robert Tyler to James Buchanan
    1857 April 30
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Has surveyed public opinion and found it to be in favor of Joseph R. Chandler for Catholic Representation abroad; a delay in this matter of six months would be "preferred." 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 1 id88692
    Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Mr. Patrick Donahue
    1857 June 24
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Remarks of the tendency to show Pierce "gross injustice"; feels that Donahue's paper, The Boston Pilot, has enough influence to correct this problem. 2 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 1 id88693
    NwsCl of letter from Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to James M. Leddy, Joshua M. Raybold, J.A. Marshall
    1857 July 2
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Content concerning the annual Fourth of July meeting of the State Democratic Party at Independence Hall. 1 p. NwsCl.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 1 id88694
    Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Henry A. Wise
    1857 July 7
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Feels that the Governor of Kansas is "guilty of a great outrage"; claims that the governor, in his attempt to fill it with democrats, is "destroying" the state; believes the democratic abolitionists are looking to make a "free-state democratic party" with enough power to elect a President; warns Wise to guard the South. 4 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 1 id88695
    Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Henry A. Wise
    1857 July 16
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Claims that "we" will "give Wise the State" if the cabal does not establish itself there; claims that Kansas will "now be a slave state." 5 pp. ALS. Including TCy of ALS. 2 pp. Printed in Auchampaugh.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 1 id88696
    Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to [?]
    1857 July 21
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Will attend the Committee meeting at Bedford on July 23 if "barely possible"; has injured his right hand. 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 1 id88697
    Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Henry A. Wise
    1857 September 9
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents States that a man looking toward the Presidency should keep himself always availablle feels that Gov. MacDonald can be persuaded to support Wise over Cobb; claims that Pennsylvania has one "clique" for Douglas; asks Wise to visit Philadelphia. 4 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 1 id88698
    Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to James Buchanan
    1857 November 16
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Has been told by Mr. Westcott that Buchanan plans to "sustain" Gov. Walker; does not know what "sustain" intends, but he hopes Buchanan will do nothing to alter his present Kansas policy; Tyler grows increasingly "against the good faith of Governor Walker"; claims that if Buchanan were to involve himself in Waker's attempts at the Senate, his image would be injured no matter what the outcome; informs Buchanan that Mr. Van Dyke will be visiting him soon. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 1 id88699
    Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Henry A. Wise
    1857 November 20
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Inferred from Wise's letter that pressure should be applied to Walker's press, feels that it was "necessary" to say something against the "influence" of those men "deadly opposed" to Wise; claims that Buchanan has no press "devoted" to him in Philadelphia, but that the Pennsylvanian is for Wise; claims that Wise's success "in [his] own"; believes that affairs in Kansas will help Wise's South. 4 pp. ALS. Printed in Auchampaugh.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 1 id88700
    Robert Tyler to [?]
    1857 November 28
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Sends an article which he feels is a "sign of the times"; claims taht it is a version of "Hamlet" with the character of Hamlet or in this case, Henry A. Wise, left out; wonders how Mr. Buchana can listen to a man so "devoid of discretion as of principle." 1 p. ALS. Including TCy of above ALS. 1 p. Including NwsCl of the article referred to in the letter. 1 p.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 1 id88701
    Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to James Buchanan
    1857 November 28
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Claims that the people are "tired of the Kansas agitation"; feels that Buchanan should persuade Walker to his policy soon or dismiss him; believes there will be less danger in dismissing him that leaving the question open. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 1 id88898
    Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Henry A. Wise
    1857 December 10
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Claims that Buchanan's position on the "Kansas Question" is correct and will suit Wise; feels that Douglass has lost the Southl claims that Wise will be given the next Presidential nomination; believes that "we" can run Walker and his associates out of the Party. 4 pp. ALS. Including TCy of the above ALS. 1 p. Printed in Auchampaugh.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 1 id88899
    Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Henry A. Wise
    1857 December 14
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Claims that the Pennsylvanian is ready "to move" for Wise, but he thinks it would be better to wait a while; claims that Judge Douglas has "destroyed himsef"; informs Wise that his own brother, John, has grown a little "weak" on Wise, but that he intends to straighten him out. 3 pp. ALS. Including TCy of above ALS. 2 pp. Pritned in Auchampaugh.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 1 id88900
    Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to James Buchanan
    1857 December 16
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Informs Buchanan that Governor Packer would like to see him; claims that any man who tried to interfere with the Constitutional Convention of 21 December would be crushed by the South; believed strongly that there "could be and should be no Civil War." 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 1 id88901
    Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pa, to Henry A. Wise
    1857 December 24
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Informs Wise that the Pennsylvanian referred to Douglass unfavorably; was told by Judge Lenoir [?] that he and a friend plan to visit Richmond in July and was asked to accomplany him; thinks it is likely that he shall; notes that the press is "firing into" Hunter; is confident that there will be a time for Wise. 3 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 1 id88902
    Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to James Buchanan
    1857 December 29
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Speaks of a meeting held "last evening"; claims that Mr. Bright gave a good speech; will be glad to relay more to Buchanan face to face. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 1 id88903
    Robert Tyler to James Buchanan
    circa 1857
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Begs Buchanan to take his own course [on the Kansas Question] rather than listening to other opinions; claims taht Mr. Sickles is  "a dangerous person"; he is disappointed in the Post Master General who did not live up to his word to appoint Mr. C.I. Gibbson to a mail agency. 1 p. ALS.

• Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 2 id88685
  Robert Tyler
  1858-1875
  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 2 id88904
    Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to James Buchanan
    1858 January 12
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Refers to Gov. Wise's "extraordinary letter" and claims that Wise can be "formidable" when he opposes something; stresses to Buchanan that he always tried to keep Wise in line with the Administration; claims taht he, Tyler, is for the Administration and is ready for a fight; feels taht Buchanan can "whip them all" and points out that Buchanan has the greater portion of the Democratic Party supporting him. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 2 id88905
    Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Henry A. Wise
    1858 February 15
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Claims that "LeComption" takes Wise away from his true friends; informs Wise of an article "against him" in the Union; claims that the President is "vastly annoyed" with Wise; predicts that at the State Convention, Kansas will be admitted under the LeCompton plan. 3pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 2 id88906
    Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Boswell Seawell
    1858 February 17
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Is happy to congratulate Boswell on the burth of a son; would like to be presented "affectionately" to Boswell's wife; wants information in Boswell's brother John and his daughter Julia; claims that he is "as poor as ever"; informs Boswell that his family is well. 4 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 2 id88907
    Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to James Buchanan
    1858 May 5
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Informs Buchanan that he has been offered the clerkship of the U.S. District court which has decided to decline; wishes to emphasize taht while he is honored by the good sentiments about him given by his riends to the President, he has not authorized any of them to place him as an applicant for any position "at [Buchanan's] hands"; reports that the Municipal Election has gone "heavily against" them, but that it has nothing to do with national politics. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 2 id88908
    Robert Tyler, Bristol, Bucks County  , Pa., to Committee
    1858 July 4
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Apologizes for not being able to attend their 4th of July celebration; claims taht the National Democratic Party is the only one that is a truly national party; declares that the [Presidential] Administration cannot be held responsible for many of the problems and in fact has really helped the Party. 4 pp. ALS. Including TCy of above ALS. 2 pp.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 2 id88910
    Robert Tyler, Philadelpha, Pa., to Henry A. Wise
    1858 July 20
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents States that he and Wise do not agree on Popular Sovereignty; claims that he does not want Wise to change his views, he simply wants him to manage them better; tells Wise this only because he is his friend and is genuinely worried about his political career; feels that Wise can not win if he openly declares against the President and the Party. 4 pp. ALS. Printed in Auchampaugh.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 2 id88911
    Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to James Buchanan
    1858 September 13
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Predicts that although the chances are slim, Landys and Phillips may succeed; claims that the county   ticket does not look to be in such good shape; reports that Douglass is not faring well in Illinois; intimates to Buchanan that he[RT] feels that the administration is a "nobel [sic] one." 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 2 id88912
    Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to James Buchanan
    1858 November 1
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Feels confident that Buchanan's friends can raise enough funds to buy a newspaper; claims that Buchanan's "Filibuster Resolution" is "right"; does not believe that the Catholic of foreign vote will leave the Democratic Party. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 2 id88913
    Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to James Buchanan
    1858 December 7
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Claims that the Democratic Party can rally itself; feels that Governor Wise is beign "taken in" by men who are not really concerned about him; thinks that Buchanan should reconciliate with Wise, and then he will definitely obtain Virginia's support. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 2 id88914
    Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Committee
    1859 February 20
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Calls attention to the Richmond, Fredericksburg, and Potomac Railroad; feels that the Board and Stockholders of the Railroad are being opporessed and should appeal to the Board of Public Works, claims that the Virginia Central Railroad company is making illegal encroachments. 5 pp. ADf.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 2 id88915
    Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pa, to James Buchanan
    1859 March 17
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Reports that Buchanan has been "unanimously" endorsed by the State Convention; claims that Senator Benton made a "shameful and most ridiculous" speech at Tammany Hall. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 2 id88948
    Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to John Tyler, President
    1859 July 13
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Predicts that Wise will not gain the nomination at the Charleston Convention; feels that the South should endorse Buchanan, even though he does not wish to be a candidate. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 2 id88950
    Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to James Buchanan
    1859 October 17
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Accepts Buchana's invitation and is leaving for Washington soon; claims that Buchanan's name "would prove stronger" in Pennsylvania than any other. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 2 id88951
    Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to James Buchanan
    1859 November 7
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Predicts that Buchanan will get more delegates than any opposition; claims that he [RT] has many from the American Portion of the Party as well as from the German and Irish portions. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 2 id88952
    Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pa, to Mr. Johnston
    1859 November 25
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Thanks Johnston for his letter, and pledges to serve him; claims that Old [John} Brown should be hung; feels strongly that the South must move away from some of its "atrocious doctrines." 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 2 id88953
    Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Henry A. Wise
    1859 December 3
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Claims that a comment he gave to the Editor of the Pennsylvanian has been altered and that the published form is not "satisfactory" to him; believes that a Democratic President will be elected; warns that the Southern States should move ahead with caution. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 2 id88954
    Robert Tyler, Washington, D.C., to Henry A. Wise
    1859 December 24
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Informs Wise that he has told Buchanan to consult Wise on matters concerning Gov. Floyd and Virginia; advised Buchana to keep Wise "with him" under all circumstances; feels that things are well now with Forney, but was concerned about him; asks what Wise thinks about J. Walker as a possible Secreatary of State. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 2 id88955
    Confederate fifty cent note
    1863 April 6
    Scope and Contents

    Confederate fifty cent note, signed by Robert Tyler, 1 p. PM.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 2 id88956
    Confederate one hundred dollar note
    1864 February 17
    Scope and Contents

    1 p. PM.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 2 id88957
    Robert Tyler, Montgomery, Alabama, to Julia Gardiner Tyler
    1866 March 22
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Reports to her that he can find none of his father's papers regarding Mr. Webster; claims, however, that his father had worked closely with Mr. Webster on the "Ashburton negotiation: and always had much 'admiration' for Mr. Webster"; is sorrofwul that his father's papers have been stroyed. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 2 id88959
    Robert Tyler, Montgomery, Alabama to Julia Gardiner Tyler
    1871 May 17
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Empathizes with her on the loss of her daughter [his step-sister] Julia; hears taht Gardiner Tyler is in Virginia and wishes he would write to him; reports that his whole family is in good health. 2 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 2 id88960
    William M. Lowe[?], Huntsville, Alabama to Robert Tyler
    1872 March 3
    Scope and Contents

    Is worried about the actions of the U.S. District Court; claims that in the supposed "Ku Klux cases" Judge Busteed is acting without respect for the law and exerting his power to have innocent people sentenced; feels that the Judge is being entirely too militaristic; reports to Tyler that a Mr. Brickell, representing the whole community, confronted the Judge with a charge of the same; Love believes that he and Bruckwell will be indicted for "conspiracy to intimidate" a government official; informs Tyler that he may show the letter to his friends and is welcome to publish the facts of the letter. 7 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 2 id88961
    Beverly Tucker, Richmond, Virginia, to Robert Tyler, Montgomery, Alabama
    1874 December 2
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Thanks him for his "kind note"; informs him that he has told Col. S[?] about his support for aid to Texas and Pacific Railway and will try to persuade him to listen to Tyler; Tucker has been traveling a good deal, promoting the same. 2 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 2 id88983
    Robert Tyler, Montgomery, Alabama to son Tyler
    1875 July 25
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Is impressed by his efforts and advises him to keep up with "painstaking energy" on the inprovement of his handwriting; advises Robert to listen to his mother; advises him to develop self-control and pereserverance; hopes he will be compensated for his suffering by "obtaining both fame and money"; he reports that all the children are well; fears that he will die soon and is worried that he will leave debts. 4 pp. ALS.

• Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 3 id88686
  Robert Tyler
  undated
  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 3 id88984
    Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Alexander Gardiner, New York City, New York
    no year January 6
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Would like Gardiner's interpretation of the leading article in the January 4th edition of Benne's paper; he is anxious to hear about the Beeman affair. 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 3 id88986
    Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Alexander Gardiner, New York City, New York
    no year January 8
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Reports that W.H. Polk will be in New York the following evening; urges Gardiner, Graham and other friends to see him. 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 3 id88987
    Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Alexander Gardiner, New York City, New York
    no year January 10
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Reports that the Herald brings news that [the barn burners?] have been been defeated.; he hears also that the Tammany Ball was a "Tyler affair," but he did not receive an invitation; would like him to make an inquiry about it; asks again if Beeman has been removed; believes that all the men connected with him are in Washington. 2 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 3 id88988
    Robert Tyler, Washington City, D.C., to Alexander Gardiner, New York City, New York
    no year January 15
    Scope and Contents

    Feels that Ferris [?] is better than VanNess for chairman; asks if Beenman has been removed yet; Tyler is too busy to make it to New York. 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 3 id88991
    Broadside of Robert Tyler's views concerning the Oregon question
    no year January 16
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents 1 p. PM. Including ANS from Robert Tyler to Alexander Gardiner, New York, New York comments on a meeting. 1 p.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 3 id88992
    Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Alexander Gardiner, New York City, New York
    no year January 22
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Reports that he will be in New York on Friday; encloses a newspaper containing an address he gave to the Grennomes[?]; would like for Gardiner to have it published. 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 3 id88993
    Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Alexander Gardiner
    no year January 22
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Asks if he has heard anything regarding Audubon's expeditions to California; Tyler is considering going himself or sending Mr. Holland to San Francisco "to seek [their] fortunes" 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 3 id88996
    Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to James Buchanan
    no year January 26
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Claims that although it is a tight contest, Porter has little chance of obtaining the judgeshipl believes that Gov. Packer is "nervous" that Buchanan is suspicious of him; reports that the Senate Committee is behind Buchanan in the "Fillibustering Question." 1 p. Two TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 3 id88998
    Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to James Buchanan
    no year January 27
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Encloses an article from the Pennsylvanian. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 3 id89000
    Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Alexander Gardiner, New York City, New York
    no year February 12
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Asks if Termis[?] is the right man as surveyor; would like him [AG] to send him to Washington if he is; Tyle claims that he is on good terms with Termis[?]. 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 3 id89002
    Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Alexander Gardiner, New York City, New York
    no year February 13
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Reports that "6 or 7 hunderd dollars" are due to Mr. Cooper as salary back pay; talks of financial difficulties; thanks Gardiner for his last letter. 2 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 3 id89003
    Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Alexander Gardiner, New York City, New York
    no year March 7
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Reports that he has receive the check for $741.6 1/4 and will attend to his matter "with pleasure"; feels that Buchanan will surely obtain the nomination. 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 3 id89004
    Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Alexander Gardiner, New York, New York
    no year April 11
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Points out what a poor writer he is; expresses hope that his family is well; he received a letter from the "ex-Functionary" whom he finds "lively as a cricket"; wishes that Dudly Felow had been elected Mayor. 3 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 3 id89005
    Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Alexander Gardiner, New York City, New York
    no year April 23
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Reports that the court "detains" him from being in New York Saturday; encloses something from the Times; claims that Wilton[?] has "killed" Charlie Ingersall and he is "glad." 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 3 id89006
    Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Alexander Gardiner, New York City, New York
    no year April 25
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Thanks himfor handling the matter concerning Mr. Cooper; claims that he can request no favors from Polk nor Walker; feels that Judge Nelson is "bound in honor" to ensure that Gardiner prospers in business; believes that [Polk and Walker?] will cheat him if they can; predicts that Calhoun is their man now; asks him to send the article about the President. 2 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 3 id89008
    Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Alexander Gardiner, New York City, New York
    no year May 8
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Has just received the pamphlets and will distribute them "as far as practicable"; feels that his repeal movement was successful; he has had an "immense" meeting, feels as though he has "choked off" all his enemies. 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 3 id89009
    Address leaf of letter to Alexander Gardiner, New York, New York
    no year August 13
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents 1 p. Frag.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 3 id89011
    Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Boswell Seawell
    no year September 17
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Relates that Joe Seawell has been dismissed from the Navy; asks if he [BS] will loan him money to give Joe or to send it directly to him. 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 3 id89013
    Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Alexander Gardiner, New York City, New York
    no year September 23
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Reports that he has sent the letter to the President and that they contain 225 signatures; Tyler is seeking the pamphlet in the Van Buren question from Gardiner; claims that this is all for his father who has been defied by several men. 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 3 id89015
    Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Alexander Gardiner, New York City, New York
    no year October 21
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Has just returned from Washington; commits himself to Thompson; claims that the Senate will reject Suydam; proposes that if they do, Collins should fill the vacancy. 1 p. ALS. Including NwsCl of letter from Robert Tyler, 1 p.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 3 id89017
    Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Alexander Gardiner, New York City, New York
    no year October 24
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Tyler possesses intelligence, from "pretty high authority" in Washington that he might be able to obtain the [chargeship?] in Rome; wonders if Judge Milson would write a letter of recommendation for him. 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 3 id89021
    Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Alexander Gardiner, Washington City, D.C.
    no year November 12
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Wants Gardiner to see him on his way back to New York as there are many things of "vast importance" about which they should disuss; reports that Broderick wants the Secretary of Terasurey to act in his behalf; Tyler feels that this is an extremely important matter and thinks that the President should be informed of it. 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 3 id89023
    Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Alexander Gardiner, New York City, New York
    no year November 27
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Claims that "Hoffman's place" is not important to them; both the "Cass [?] paper" and the "Delaware paper" have Graham formed as President; feels that Stillwell is not "worth his salt and bread." 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 3 id89026
    Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Alexander Gardiner, New York City, New York
    no year November 30
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents VanNess [?] informed Tyler that Kelley claims he had been offered a bribe from Gardiner; reports that Hoffman feels that Gardiner's conduct was not improper; does not consider VanNess a "man of honor." 2 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 3 id89028
    Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Alexander Gardiner, New York City, New York
    no year December 4
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Encloses something indicate to Gardiner that there needs to be an explanation of Mr. Polk's policy; claims that if Mr. Polk has war he is responsible for the calamity. 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 3 id89029
    Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Alexander Gardiner, New York City, New York
    no year December 22
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Wishes Gardiner to take care of the matter concerning the Aurora newspaper in the way he feels most appropriate; believes there is a diversity of opinion concerning the matter, but trusts that Gardiner knows what to do. 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 3 id89031
    Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Alexander Gardiner, New York City, New York
    no year December 24
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Tyler questions why Beeman was appointed to the New York Corrections House; wants him to try and have it investigated.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 3 id89033
    Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Alexander Gardiner, New York City, New York
    no year December 28
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Insists that Gardiner remove Mr. Beeman immediately; Tyler claims that Beeman's appointment was the work of villains; wants Gardiner to see that James Bigler is appointed; warns him to beware of all possible "Cass" men. 2 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 3 id89035
    Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Alexander Gardiner, New York City, New York
    no year December 29
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Admits that there are problems with the arrangements of the Aurora; warns Gardiner not to trust Graham. 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 3 id89037
    Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Alexander Gardiner, New York City, New York
    no year December 31
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Is "shocked" by what Gardiner has told him about Beeman; claims that it only proves that VanNess is "treacherous"; believes that VanNess is responsible for a letter in the New York Herald that was "abusive" to the President; feels that in the Aurora matter Gardiner's undle should be appointed, but if it can't be him, recommends Mr. Cooper. 3 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 3 id89038
    Robert Tyler to James Buchanan
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Was embarrassed by the favorable remarks made about him in public; continues to explain why he is not famous; claims that his membership in the "Society" is "gratifying"; feels that the Society is "nobler" than any other in the land. 4 pp. Df.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 3 id89040
    Draft of letter, concerning one of Robert Tyler's legal cases defending John and Michael Castillo
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    In this case he is the defending attorney for John and Michael Castillo, accused of assault and battery; Tyler presents a detailed account of the trial; complains that the case has been misrepresented. 2 pp. Df.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 3 id89042
    Draft of speech, concerning a treaty
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    Draft of a speech; missing first two pages; concerns a treaty; Tyler does not feel that the treaty should have stipulation; refers to the Ottoman territory; stands against the old motto that "might makes right"; missing pages four and five; defends the President against attacks that he has given out appointments to unworthy recipients. Df.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 3 id89049
    Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to James Buchanan
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Claims that he is not involved in present agitations toward Forney in Virginia or elsewhere; feels that if too many men crowd the President eventually "envy and jealousy" will arise. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 3 id89051
    Robert Tyler to Henry A. Wise
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents [Page 1 missing]; encloses a letter written to Committee of Stark County  , Ohio he would like for Wise to have published in a Richmond paper; reports that Mr. McClenahan, the editor of the Citizen prefers "Wise over anyone else for the Presidency"; claims that all the various opposing factions are rallying together. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 3 id89053
    Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Major G.H. Crossman
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Asks Crossman to "comply" with [?] in all "business corrections." 1 p. ALS.

• Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 4 id88687
  Robert Tyler
  undated
  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 4 id89056
    Partial draft of speech, referring to other forms of government
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Referring to other forms government in comparison to that of the U.S.; feels that an "Almighty Providence" granted the American Constitution; believes that nature has provided for the commercial success of the American Continent; puts forth the notion that U.S. borders should extend straight across to the pacific; declares that the American government provides many advantages to its people; speculates on the future of the country. 21 pp. Df.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 4 id89058
    Partial draft of speech, concerning foreign relations with Great Britain
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Concerning foreign relations with Great Britain; refers to the "unhappy" people of England; claims that they are eing goverened by an oppressive group of people; believes that the same situation is developing in South Africa. 13 pp. Df.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 4 id89062
    Draft of speech, concerning the Presidential Administration
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Concerning the Presidential Administration; enumerates the constitutional duties of the President and adds that he has other "unwritten" duties. 18 pp. Df.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 4 id89064
    Partial draft of speech concerning rights of Americans
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Refers to the infringements of colonists' rights by Lord North; explains that liberties have always been granted in Virginia; feels Virginia has held up to its promise of "representative" government. 16 pp. Df.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 4 id89065
    Partial draft of speech, concerning the early relationship between the United States and Great Britain
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    Concerning the early relationship between the United States and Great Britain; traces the development of England; claims that Americans are fortunate to be the descendants of such an ancient and great country. 8 pp. Df.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 4 id89067
    Partial draft of speech
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    Partial draft of speech claiming that the early statesman would be still crying out today if they were alive; feels that everyone should be involved in the institutions of the state; just as those men were. 2 pp. Df.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 4 id89070
    Partial draft of speech, concerning the development of the Virginia Colony
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    Partial draft of speech concerning the develpment of the Virginia Colony; claims that Virginia has the oldest representative government; feels that each man came to Virginia knowing his civil rights; and that is why Virginia wa so successful. 6 pp. Df.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 4 id89073
    Robert Tyler to [?]
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Reports of John Tyler's accident; feels that Livingston administered the estate decently; claims that any billing and ordering problems are the result of the Post Office and would like [?] to put those problems in the past. 2 pp. AL.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 4 id89075
    Draft of speech, concerning the "Stetler's Case"
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Explains what rights Americans have and why they have them; explains how these righs affect the accused; claims that the charged was not legally made; reminds the jury that it is the "agent of the law"; includes another address concerning the District Attorney and his case against the defendant. 16 pp. AMs.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 4 id89076
    Resolution of the Irish Aid Society
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    Resolved that each collector is authorized to collect thirty dollars. 1 p. ADS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 4 id89078
    Poem entitled "The Oak"
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    2 pp. AMs.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 4 id89079
    Extracts from various newspapers, sent to Tyler by [?]
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    2 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 4 id89080
    Advertisement for Philip Gerald Auchampaugh, Robert Tyler
    1934
    Scope and Contents

    1 p. PM.

• Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 1 id89083
  Correspondence and papers of Priscilla Cooper Tyler, wife of Robert Tyler, and her family.
  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 1 id89091
    M.F. Cooper to Cadet James Farlie Cooper, The Military Academy, West Point, New York
    1830 October 15
    Scope and Contents

    Mary Fairlee Cooper to Cadet James Farlie Cooper,Discusses a funeral and mourning; has "nothing...to write about home"; discusses friends and associates. 3 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 1 id89092
    Mother (M.F. Cooper), Bristol, Pennsylvania, to Cadet James F. Cooper, West Point, New York
    1830 December 4
    Scope and Contents

    Discusses the illness which confines her to bed and the treatment she is getting; hopes that he could use his training at West Point to make her mobile; discusses her husband and his work. 4 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 1 id89096
    M.F. Cooper, New York, New York, to Cadet James Fairlie Cooper, West Point, New York
    1830 December 19
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Chastises her son at great length for not having written home often enough; hopes that he will be advanced to the next level of study soon, since he has the ability but lacks the "industry"; she is now in New York for the winter. 4 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 1 id89098
    M.G. Cooper, (James Fairlie Cooper's sister), Bristol, Pennsylvania, to James F. Cooper, Alloboona, Georgia
    no year December 19
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Feels that he is "an ungrateful wretch" for not having written to her; discusses several romances; news of friends and family; discusses a financial matter. 4 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 1 id89099
    E. Priscilla Cooper Tyler to [Dolley?] Madison
    1843
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Invites Mrs. Madison and Miss Legare [?] to a children's party in honor of her [EPCT] daughter Mary; notes that because Miss Legare is no longer in mourning she may also wish to attend; also invites Miss Legare's nieces. 3 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 1 id89101
    E. Priscilla Cooper Tyler, Newark, N.J., to Mrs John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest", Charles City County  , Virginia
    no year July 17
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Reports that she is in Newark for a week; has just returned from the South; hopes the "change in air" will cure Lorrie [?]. 2 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 1 id89104
    E. Priscilla Cooper Tyler, Washington, D.C., to Julia and Maragert Gardiner, New York City, New York
    1844 March 19
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Regrets having to leave father John Tyler as she is not sure when she will see him again; informs them that she genuinely likes their brother; she opes that he, Julia, and Margaret will hold together throughout the ordeal [the death of their father]. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 1 id89107
    E. Priscilla Cooper Tyler to John Tyler
    1844 June 26
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Asks for cake, champagne and other "goodies" from the President's wedding; fears that she has already been "forgotten" as the White House Hostess; claims that the weather in Washington is "intensely warm"; reports that [Robert] Tyler is "quite a student" and is always in his office; intends to send the children to Fire Island, New York where it is cooler. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 1 id89113
    E. Priscilla Cooper Tyler to [Julia Gardiner Tyler?]
    circa 1856
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents [First page missing]; Reports that Letty had a "nice" visit in Williamsburg; sends her love to father John Tyler; hopes that they will visit soon. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 1 id89109
    E. Priscilla Cooper Tyler, Bristol, Pennsylvania, to Mrs. John Tyler
    1857 June 8
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Sorry to hear about the death of Mrs. Tyler's sister, reminds her that she [JGT] is welcome at her [EPCT] house; wonders how Mrs. Gardiner is taking the news. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 1 id89117
    Priscilla Cooper Tyler to Julia Gardiner Tyler
    circa 1859 November 21
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Regrets that Mr. Tyler will decline the "mission" to Switzerland if Mr. Buchanan offers it to him, if he took it, they could live more cheaply and the children would receive a good education; explains that Tyler would never leave the "din and fury of party poltics." 1 p. TCy of AL.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 1 id89120
    E. Priscilla Cooper Tyler, to Mrs. Gardiner
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Relates news of Mrs. Gardiner's father's family; reports that Robert Tyler has been forced to leave Pennsylvania for fear of the populace's war sentiments; indicates that they will most likely go to Virginia; declares that the "state" of the country is "indeed terrible." 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 1 id89125
    E. Priscilla Cooper Tyler, Montgomery, Alabama to Mrs. Tyler
    1866 October 3
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Priscilla will be "happy" to answer any of Mrs. Mack's questions; Priscilla considers herself "dead and buried" now; indicates that she does not like the South; claims that the "Negroes are all violent politicians"; she dreads the next election. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 1 id89128
    E. Priscilla Cooper Tyler, Montgomery, Al., to Julia Gardiner Tyler
    1871 May 10
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Sends her condolences on the death of Julia's daughter, Julia; her "whole heart aches" for Julia; desires more news concerning the "terrible blow." 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

• Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 2 id89084
  Correspondence and papers of the descendants of Robert Tyler and Priscilla Cooper Tyler
  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 2 id89131
    Correspondence between Robert Cooper Tyler and Lyon G. Tyler
    1894-1916
    Scope and Contents

    Includes discussions of Robert's son Allan's withdrawl from [the College of] William and Mary, the dedication of a Tyler monument in Richmond, and the death of [L.G.] Tyler's wife Anne. 4 items.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 2 id89139
    Correspondence between M.K. Tyson and Lyon G. Tyler
    1906
    Scope and Contents

    Correspondence includes discussions of membership in the Daughters of the American Revolution, and family genealogy. 2 items.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 2 id89142
    Correspondence between Robert Tyler Goodwyn and Lyon G. Tyler
    1908
    Scope and Contents

    Including NwsCl about Goodwyn; discussions of Robert's attempts to secure a position in the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad; and information of Tyler family history. 5 items.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 2 id89143
    Correspondence from Priscilla Tyler Goodwyn to Lyon Gardiner Tyler and his wife Sue
    1916-1935, undated
    Scope and Contents

    Includes discussions of family genealogy and history, news of her husband Albert (especially his involvement with the United Confederate Veterans); discussions of the Civil War and the South. 39 items.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 2 id89144
    Elsie Smith Parker, Dansville, New York, to General Albert Taylor Goodwyn
    1929 June 5
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Requests any files Mr. Goodwyn mayhave concerning Robert E. Lee. 1 pp. TCYs.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 2 id89145
    Correspondence between Letitia Tyler Grant, great granddaughter of Robert Tyler, and Lyon G. Tyler
    1931
    Scope and Contents

    Correspondence includes discussion on the unveiling of the Tyler bust in Richmond.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 2 id89147
    Correspondence of unplaced descendants of Robert Tyler, Jr.
    1931-1936
    Scope and Contents

    Including discussions mostly on family history, including Thomas B. Scott, son of Grace Tyler Scott. 4 items.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 2 id89148
    Correspondence between Adele Goodwyn [Mrs. John D.] McNeel, granddaughter of Robert Tyler, and Mr. and Mrs. Lyon G. Tyler
    1934-1936
    Scope and Contents

    Correspondence concerning family history and the South. 6 items.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 2 id89149
    Correspondence between Priscilla [Goodwyn] Griffin and Mr. and Mrs. Lyon G. Tyler
    1943-1944, undated
    Scope and Contents

    Includes discussions of family visits, the William and Mary Quarterly, and the Tylers' two youngest sons.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 2 id89150
    Correspondence of Letitia Christian Tyler
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Includes fiscussions of the dedication of the "Tyler monument," Virginia, family letters, a letter of John Tyler's to the Emperor of China, and the Tyler family. 3 items.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 2 id89151
    Correspondence between Elizabeth Stevenson Fritz [great granddaughter of Robert Tyler], and Mrs. Sue Lyon G. Tyler
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    Includes discussions of family genealogy, Elizabeth's daughter's choice of which college to attend, and family news. 3 items.

• Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 3 id89085
  Correspondence and papers of John Tyler, Jr., son of President John Tyler and Letitica Christian Tyler. See John Tyler, Jr. Collection, also
  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 3 id89152
    John Tyler, Jr. to J.C. Spencer
    1843 December 4
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Returns "Marshall's Tract No. 2"; reports that the President John Tyler was "glad to see" that it was published. 1 p ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 3 id89153
    John Tyler, Jr., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Henry A. Wise, Accomac County  , Virginia
    1850 November 18
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Tyler feels that the south can only "find salvation" in secession; claims that Mr. Ritchie is "falsifying" facts in the North; believes that all in the North are abolitionists; thinks the only hope for unity is if the North will give up abolition. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 3 id89154
    John Tyler, Jr., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to William J. Brown
    1851 February 3
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Reports on Mr. Bright's "interposition with" the Governor of Inidiana on the issue of a commission to "take acknowledgements of deeds"; informs Brown that Bright replied that he did not correspond with Gov. Wright and refers Tyler to Brown; give his brother's regards. 1 p. ALS. Including TCy of above ALS. 1 p.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 3 id89155
    John Tyler, Jr., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Mike Doheney
    1851 February 15
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Reports that Robert Tyler is interested in the event [?] of the 9th, Robert Tyler would like to contribute but he is not sure what form the event should take; Robert wishes to present the idea to Mr. O'Brien and see what he thinks. 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 3 id89156
    John Tyler, Jr., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Henry A. Wise
    1852 April 4
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Sends letter to Wise stating what he thinks is Wise's position; states that he is for Buchana first. 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 3 id89157
    John Tyler, Jr., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Henry A. Wise
    1852 April 16
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Confides that Robert Tyler is a Buchana man "first and last"; John however, feels that cass and Buchanan will "eat each other up" and he will be forced to find an alternative; predicts that New York will support Marcy before Buchanan as well as Pennsylvania, Virginia, Georgia, North Carolina, and Alabama; believes that this will prevent the nomination of Cass; remarks that he will support whomever Robert and Wise choose. 2 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 3 id89158
    John Tyler, Jr, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Henry A. Wise
    1852 June 23
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Encloses something of interest from the "New York Atlas"; inquires if it meets his "present policy" to have the article republished in Pennsylvania; feels taht Robert Tyler is the "best" man for Wise in Philadelphia; reports that Robert has a great deal of influence in the Democratic Party. 4 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 3 id89159
    John Tyler, Jr., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Henry A. Wise
    1852 July 26
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Predicts that Buchanan will be "brought into" the State Department by Pierce; claims that Southerners should demand that this be true; also feels that Wise should be brought to the War or Navy Department; feels that Wise can be elected to the Governorship of Virginia after that, and then the Presidency; claims that Douglas is "dead forever"; predicts that the next struggle will be between the South and the Northwest. 3pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 3 id89160
    John Tyler, Jr., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Henry A. Wise, Virginia
    1852 September 14
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Relays a rumor that John W. Forney might receive the government printing contract; he is worried about this prospect as he feels Forney is not to be trusted, especially by the South; feels that Forney should not be reelected as Clerk [of the Congress]. 3 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 3 id89161
    John Tyler, Jr., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Henry A. Wise, Virginia
    1852 November 3
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Encloses the "returns just announced: and reminds Wise that they are just as he had predicted; believes that the fight for the State Department will be between Cass and Buchanan; warns Wise that should he get into the cabinet he should beware of the other men in it. 3 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 3 id89162
    John Tyler, Jr., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Henry A. Wise, Va
    1852 December 6
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Questions whether he can trust Mr. Orr or Collins; resigns himself to supporting huston for the cabinet if that is truly what Wise desires; believes Buchanan has already accepted the position in the State Department. 3 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 3 id89466
    John Tyler, Jr., Richmond, Virginia, to [?] Tyler
    [post 1861] August 2
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents He is glad to ahve been remembered by [?]; reports news of "Sherwood [Forest]" and "regrets to say" that it has been affected by the Army; makes references to the "Negroes" there; claims that the Union will be destroyed as a result of its own "greed of power and dominion"; thinks a treaty can be worked out if the North would cooperate. 2 pp. Frag. of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 3 id89467
    George   D. Pearman, Richmond, Virginia, to John Tyler, Jr., Charles City County  , Virginia
    1872 February 3
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Informs Tyler that he still owes P.K. White $11.00 for "footing boots"; encloses the bill and requests Tyler to acknowlede it. 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 3 id89468
    John Tyler, Jr., Tallahassee, Fla, to Mr. Kerr, [?]
    1872 March 14
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Reports that the latst he knew, Mrs. [?] Tyler's address was St. James Hotel, New York. 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 3 id89469
    John Tyler, Jr., Baltimore, Md., to Mrs. Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest", Charles City County  , Virginia
    1876 July 24
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Hopes that she will forgive him for not writing for he has suffered great misfortune; reports taht he is on his way home from a centennial celebration in Philadelphia; plans to visit her on the way back to Tallahassee. 3 pp. ALS. Including TCy of the above ALS. 1 p.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 3 id89470
    John Tyler, Jr. to [?]
    1877 February 27
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Reports that the President has offered his name to Congress for the position of the Postmaster in Jacksonville; wishes for [?] to drum up support for the confirmation among "Virginia and other Democratic Senators." 1 p. ALS. Including TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 3 id89471
    Letter to the Editor from John Tyler, Jr.
    1877 April 5
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Published in The Daily Nation; concerns the National administration and ideas for the settlement of the South. 1 p. NwsCl.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 3 id89472
    John Tyler, Jr., Washington City [D.C.], to David Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest", Charles City County  , Virginia
    1877 April 7
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Fears that a new sectional problem will arise if Northerners do not quit movign to the South and pushing the Negroes off the land; believes President Hayesmay be able to "avert" the problem if he works carefully to build a "National Party" 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 3 id89473
    Letter draft of John Tyler, Jr.
    undated [pre 1860?]
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Concerns political situation of the [Buchanan] administration. 8 pp. Df.

• Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 4 id89086
  Correspondence and papers of the descendants of John Tyler, Jr.
  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 4 id89474
    James Rochelle Tyler, Richmond, Virginia, to Lyon G. Tyler
    1891 January 11
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Sends documents, letters, and photographs of his grandfather and other ancestors; wishes Lyon "success" with the book he is planning to publish. 2 pp. ALS. Including an invitation to an "Oyster and Supper Hop" at the Howard's Hotel in Jerusalem [?], on December, 31. 1878

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 4 id89475
    Correspondence from William Shands to Dr. Lyon G. Tyler
    1911-1918
    Scope and Contents

    Especially concerning Shands' candidacy for Superintendent of Schools in Southhampton County  , and his son, William's attempt to obtain an appointment to the Naval Academy. 6 items.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 4 id89476
    Correspondence from [Mrs. William] Annie B. Shands to Dr. Lyon G Tyler and his wife Mrs. Tyler
    1931-1936
    Scope and Contents

    Correspondence includes discussions on Lyon G. Tyler's health, and news of the family. 2 items.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 4 id89477
    Correspondence of Mrs. A.R. Shands, granddaughter-in-law of John Tyler, Jr.
    1934-1941
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Correspondence includes discussions of Lyon G. Tyler's potrait, and family history. 7 items.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 4 id89478
    Correspondence of Josephine W. Shands and Agnes H. Shands with Lyon G. Tyler
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    Correspondence includes discussions on the unveiling of the Tyler bust in Richmond and an article about a clock which was a Tyler family heirloom.

• Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 5 id89087
  Correspondence and papers of Letitia Tyler Semple, daughter of President John Tyler and Letitia Christian Tyler
  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 5 id89479
    Lou Leyburn, Philadelphia, Penn., to Letitia Tyler Semple
    1853 December 17
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Thanks "Letty" for her letter of sympathy; recounts the last hours he shared with his now departed father; reports that his mother is bearing the "affliction wonderfully well." 4 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 5 id89480
    Correspondence of Letitia Tyler Semple
    1878-1900
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Including mostly correspondence with Lyon G. Tyler; correspondence includes discussions on Lyon's marriage to Anne Tucker, John Tyler [the President], family history, the William and Mary Quarterly, and investments in Cuba. 26 items.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 5 id89481
    Article concerning Letitia Tyler Semple
    1939 December 27
    Scope and Contents

    Article concerning Letitia Tyler Semple and her years of residence at the Louise Home. 1 p. NwsCl.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 5 id89482
    Correspondence of Letitia Tyler Semple
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Correspondence of Letitia Tyler Semple, especially with Lyon G. Tyler; correspondence includes discussions on Letitia's ill health and a miniature portrait of John Tyler. 5 items.

• Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 6 id89088
  Correspondence and papers of James Allen Semple, husband of Letitia Tyler Semple
  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 6 id89483
    James A. Semple, Drery's Bluff, James River, Virginia, to Julia G. Tyler
    1863 September 23
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Reports that the Robert E. Lee will sail soon and if she desires to be on board she must arrange it soon; informs her that he may visit; claims that Bragg's success in battle may not be all it seems. 1 p. TCy of AL.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 6 id89485
    James A. Semple, Drewry's Bluff, James River Virginia, to Julia G. Tyler
    1863 November 9
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Claims that General Lawton will settle the "Horse and Oats" issue; informs that Willie Waller will marry Jennie Howell [a sister of Mrs. Jefferson Davis] on the following Thursday; also, indicates that Gracie Tyler [Robert's daughter] is to be married soon; reports that the weather is "delightful" and the farmers are taking advantage of it. 1 p. TCy of AL.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 6 id89487
    James A. Semple, Richmond, Virginia, to Julia G. Tyler
    1864 February 10
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Believes that his letters have not been reaching her and hopes he has remedied this; will facuilitate her request to distribute money to Willie Clopton as soon as he receives further instructions; feels that "trouble is brewing" in Charles City; reports that "Averill's Raid" in S.W. Virginia has greatly disgressed him; informs her that Chalrleston will not be "taken and should withstand any attacks; inquires after "little Julia," [Julia Spencer]. 2 pp. TCy of AL.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 6 id89488
    James Allen Semple, Richmond, Virginia, to Julia G. Tyler
    1864 July 5
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Reports that "Gardie" suffered an "attack of auge and fever" but is currently doing better; does not believe that "Sherwood Forest" has endured more "damage"; feels that his family is safe; warns her not to return to "Sherwood Forest" yet. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 6 id89496
    James A. Semple, Richmond, Virginia, to Julia G. Tyler
    1864 July 30
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Confides that news of "Sherwood" is "unpleasant"; reports that Babcock [?] is the only person there; informs that John C. and Maria are "staying at C's". 1 p. TCy of AL.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 6 id89502
    James A. Semple Richmond, Virginia, to "My dear Friend" [Julia G. Tyler]
    1864 September 7
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Desires to see Julia [Spencer] as he has heard she is growing quickly; reports that he will keep Alex with himself until he [Alex] enters Lexington College; does not feel that her application [?] will be accepted; indicated that Maria [?] will not succeed in her attempts to secure "Sherwood"; warns her against being lured by the "Feds" into visiting "Sherwood"; reports that he will house and care for Alex; promises that he will keep her informed of Gardie. 2 pp. TCy of AL.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 6 id89509
    James A. Semple, Richmond, Virginia, to Julia G. Tyler, Castleton (North Shore), Staten Island, New York
    1864 September 10
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Reports that Alex plans to go to Washington College; comments on the slim chance of securing an appointment as midshipman for Alex; denounces Maria's [?] plan to take possession of "Sherwood"; feels unsire of Alex's financial wisdom; remarks on the complicated manner in which Mrs. Tyler should transfer funds to Alex; reports that Robert, Pris[cilla], and children are safe; wishes to secure "Fairy Queen" [a mare]; reports the inflation of costs in his area. 3 pp. TCy of AL.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 6 id89513
    James A. Semple, Richmond, Virginia, to Julia G. Tyle, Castleton (North Shore), Staten Island, New York
    1864 October 5
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Reports that he has heard from Gardie and notes that he is in "fine spirits"; reports also that Alex is at Washington College; remarks on his family, John C. and Maria; admits that Alex could not find the desired papers. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 6 id89515
    James A. Semple, Richmond, Virginia, to Julia G. Tyler
    1864 December 18
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Comments on the activities of Alex and Gardie; reports that recent employment of John Gale; happily informs her that Robert and his family are well; Tazwell and Nannie had a son recently. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 6 id89518
    James A. Semple, Richmond, Virginia, to Julia G. Tyler
    1865 January 21
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Encloses a picture of Gardie; hopes that soon he will have carried out her instructions per Alex; reports that Robert and his family are well, and that the same is true for his [JAS] own family. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 6 id89519
    James A. Semple, Richmond, Virginia, to Julia G Tyler
    1865 February 24
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Indicates that he has received communication from her and is delighted; reports that he will send a lock of Gardie's hair so that a portrait may be made; remarks that he will only move her possessions under her direction; recapitulates Dr. Selden's death; proposes that very few of her letters are reaching them [JAS, Alex, and Gardie] and asks her to write more often. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 6 id89522
    James A. Semple, Richmond, Virginia, to Julia G. Tyler
    1865 March 25
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Notes that Gardie is "much concerned" about silver and feels that it would be safer in a warehouse than in the bank; continues to work on Alex's midshipman appointment; hears nothing from Charles City; wishes to hear from her more frequently; reports that his health is good. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 6 id89523
    James A. Semple, Augusta, Georgia, to Julia G. Tyler
    1865 November 16
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Reports that his health is improving; indicates that he may be in New York soon; warns that there is the possibility of his arrest as all quarter masters are being captured; notes that Mrs. Davis is in satisfactory condition; sympathizes with Julia on the issue of her lawsuit against her brothr; fears that he cannot receive her mail since he is hiding out. 2 pp. TCY of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 6 id89524
    James A. Semple, New York Hotel, Room 129, New York, to Julia G. Tyler
    1865
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Requests directions to her location on Staten Island; inquires about Gardie and Alex; proposes that he will go either to Canada or Philadelphia; desires that his whereabouts be kept confidential. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 6 id89527
    Correspondence of James A Semple, especially with "sister dear," [Julia G. Tyler]
    1866-1873
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Correspondence includes discussions preparations in case of his death, the death of Julia Tyler Spencer, news of the family, death of Robert Tyler, and a proposed visit to "Sherwood Forest", Charles City County  , Va. 10 items.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 6 id89765
    J.S. Allen [James A. Semple], "Ottawa House," Montrea, Canada, to [Julia G. Tyler]
    1866 January 3
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Reports of his exploits at a skating rink on New Year's Day; is "dissapointed" that he has not received word from her. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 6 id89766
    James A. Semple, Montreal Canada, to [Julia G. Tyler]
    1866 January 31
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents "Delightedly" welcomes Alex's letter as well as hers; considers Mr. Campbell [?] a "blockhead"; reports taht his health is improving; feels that Gardie and Alex will both succeed on their chosen paths of life; indicates that Mrs. James M. Mason will soon be staying with him. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 6 id89767
    James A. Semple, Halifax, Nova Scotia, to Julia G. Tyler, North Shore, Staten Island, New York
    1866 April 6
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Reports that he and Julia [Spencer] have arrived in Halifax "safe and sound"; indicates taht he has spoken with the Archbishop and has "entered" Julia's name as a student at the Convent; notes that he has met up with his military cronies, Col. Wood and captain Wilkinson; does not believe that Julia will have any trouble settling in at the Convent; confides that Julia is quite enchanted with the Army and was deligted to meet a "West Pointer" on the voyage; notes that Halifax is not a lively town. 1 p TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 6 id89768
    James A. Semple, Halifax, Nova Scotia, to Julia G. Tyler
    1866 May 2
    Scope and Contents

    Regrets that he could not attends a dinner with the Archbishop because of his health; reports however, that the Archbishop visited him this morning. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 6 id89769
    James A. Semple, Halifax, Nova Scotia, to Julia G. Tyler
    1866 May 7
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Reports that he must leave Halifax in order to repair his health; indicates that  her failure to visit him delayed his departure; requests some photographs of herself; "longs" to see her. 2 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 6 id89770
    James A. Semple to Julia Gardiner Tyler
    1866 May 14
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Remarks on man's adoration for woman as he grows to know her better; delights in believing she returns the same feelings he gives to her; considers her the most beautiful woman on earth; wishes her "all joy & happiness" 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 6 id89771
    James A. Semple to Julia G Tyler
    1866 May 27
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Abhors the "notice" of the "decision" and plans to have it broadcast in Southern newspapers; requests that she bring him "his package"; complains that he suffers from "various diseases"; reveals a visit from a friend "of the late CSN [Confederate States Navy]." 1 p TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 6 id89772
    James A Semple to Julia G. Tyler
    1866 May 28
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Grumbles over her treatment of his "package"; regrets that she is ill; remarks that their relationship is not as he planned; gladly notes that he has heard from Gardie. 1 p. TCy of AL.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 6 id89773
    James A. Semple to Julia G. Tyler
    1866 June 6
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Indicates taht he has not been well, but will still make a voyage to Savannah; alludes to the proper care for Alex and Gardie; reports that he has a letter in her handwriting which he is not altogether sure is for himself; remarks on his conception of their relationshop; comments on some errands he would like her to accomplish for him. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 6 id89774
    Allen S. James [James A Semple], Savannah, Ga., to Julia G. Tyler
    1866 June 17
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Regrets that he did not put off his trip a few days as he experienced fainting spells on the voyage; believes he must return immediately to the milder climate of New York; indicates that he needs to borrow money from her as his funds are being held by the government; hopes that the "decision" will be turned by "Judge R." in Julia's favor; wishes that she collect his things from the St. Julien [where he was living] 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 6 id89775
    James A. Semple, Astor House, New York, to [Julia G. Tyler]
    1866 August 3
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Hopes he will "get out" of the "row" he is in; despairs that his "wife" is an "Eduationalist"; worries that he has been misrepresented to Julia's children. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 6 id89776
    James A. Semple, Ottawa Hotel, Montreal, Canada, to Julia G. Tyler
    1866 August 13
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Indicates that his voyage was not an easy one as he met with many accidents and delays; feels that the wealthy Southerners he has met in Canada should be home helping their less fortunate bretheren; reports a day of rouring with a young bride, Mrs. Withers; speaks of a friend who fought in the Crimean War. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 6 id89777
    James A. Semple, Astor House, New York, to Julia G. Tyler
    1866 September 6
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Wishes she would come to see him; desires to get out of business honorably and in good financial situation; complains of a sore throat; reports that he will see her soon; suffers "disturbed" nerves; proposes that "Birdie[?]" is in the best care. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 6 id89797
    J.B. Rittenhouse, Panama, to James A. Semple, Castleton Hill, North Shore, Staten Island, New York
    1866 October 1
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Comments on the unexpectedness of Semple's letter; regrets that he has been "ruined" by the war; requests Semple to sell the deeds to his [JBR] land since he will not be capable of repaying Semple's loans; considers suicide; congratulates Semple's acceptance of the "Constitutional Amendment"; indicates that his Southern relatives are very poor off; does not desire that Semple reply. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 6 id89798
    James A. Semple, Metorpolitan Hotel, to Julia G. Tyler
    1866 November 8
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Encloses a clipping from the "Sunday paper" concerning poetry; worries over the content of "G.S.W's" letters. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 6 id89799
    Daniel D. Atchison, Navasota, Grimes County  , to J.B. Rittenhouse
    1866 November 23
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Inquires after Rittenhouse's ownership of some Texas land. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 6 id89800
    J.B. Rittenhouse to James A Semple
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Inquires of where to send mail to Semple; reports that his [JBR] nephew saw Semple in New York 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 6 id89801
    J.B. Rittenhouse, Washington, D.C., to James A. Semple, Staten Island, New York
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Wonders why he does not "hear" from Semplel comments on their business dealings; encloses information on Texas lands. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 6 id89802
    James A. Semple, New York, to Julia G. Tyler
    1866 November 24
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Regrets taht he cannot take her advice; speaks of his afflictions as burdens he must bear; repoprts that he will write Alex; comments that he is recovering from jaundice. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 6 id89803
    James A. Semple, Albany, New York to Julia G. Tyler
    1866 November 27
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Reports that he has been requested to use his "influence" in Alabama to help "Robert" be elected to Adjutant General and Inspector General; confides that the price of land has dropped considerably in Virginia; reports also of some racial tensions in Virginia and the death of Robert McCandlish's daughter; remarks that to "feud" between his family and another continues in Georgia. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 6 id89804
    J.B. Rittenhouse, Navy Department, Washington, D.C., to James A. Semple
    1866 December 8
    Scope and Contents

    Informs Semple that he [JBR] is transferring the Texas lands to Semple; includes copy of a letter from his [JBR] lawyer in Texas. 1 p TCY of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 6 id89805
    James A Semple, New York City, to [?]
    1866 December 20
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Bequeaths his land in Texas to "Perlie" Tyler; witnessed by Ralph Dayton. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 6 id89806
    James A. Semple, New York, to Julia G. Tyler, Castleton, Staten Island, Northshore
    1866 December 23
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Requests to visit Castleton on "Wednesday"; wishes to discuss business matters. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 6 id89807
    James A. Semple to [?]
    1866
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Offers detailed summation of the touring of his life; comments on his old friends Bishop E. [?], Judge Dagan [?], and Captain Bill Womack; wishes to author of this letter to remain anonymous.TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 6 id89810
    James A. Semple, Canada, to [?]
    1866
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Contains accounts of John Tyler the President in his later political life; reports that he is taking care of Julie Spencer; would like to hear from Julia more often; reveals a passage from "the Diary" which comments on Julia's abolity to live "within enemy lines" in New York. 2 pp. TCy of Frag. of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 6 id89811
    Correspondence of James A. Semple, especially with Julia G. Tyler
    1867
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Includes discussions of Semple's trips to the Deep South (Especially Ga. and La.); Semple's failing health, the "March trial" [?], Julia's children; James and Julia's relationship, his wife Letitia and her exploits, ex-Cofederates and their new life-styles, constant "rows" in which Semple is engaged, a possible lawsuit by Letitica Semple against Julia G. Tyler regarding possession of family portraits, and Julia's financial difficulties.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 6 id89812
    Correspondence of James A. Semple, especially with Julia Gardiner Tyler
    1868-1873
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Includes discussion on the possiblity of Semple moving to Japan, the state of families in Richmond, the lack of cooperation in teh South, the "demoralization" of the war, Semple's ill health, "the war of the races" which semple believes will occur soon, Julia's financial situation, Julia's children, Semple's many excursions and travels, the "destitution" of the South.

• Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 7 id89089
  Correspondence of Pearl Tyler Ellis, daughter of President John Tyler and Julia Gardiner Tyler, and descendants
  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 7 id89813
    Correspondence of Pearl Tyler Ellis
    1915
    Scope and Contents

    Including discussion on the unveiling the Tyler monument at Hollywood Cemetery.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 7 id89814
    Correspondence of William Ellis [husband of Pearl Tyler], Lelila Ellis Marye and Cornelia Ellis Booker [daughters of Pearl Tyler Ellis]
    1894-1931
    Scope and Contents

    Correspondence includes discussions on family history and the unveliling the Tyler bust in Richmond.

• Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 8 id89090
  Correspondence and papers of Elizabeth Dennison Williams, daughter of Alice Tyler Dennison--daughter of President John Tyler and Letitia Christian Tyler
  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 8 id89815
    Correspondence of Elizabeth "Bessie" Denison Williams, especially with Lyon G. Tyler
    1914
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Correspondence includes Discussions on family heirlooms, Bessie's "destitute" financial state, the destruction of a family heirloom.

• Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 1 id89817
  Correspondence and papres of the descendants of Elizabeth Tyler Waller, daughter of President John Tyler and Letitia Christain Tyler.
  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 1 id89826
    Correspondence of William G. WAllter and Mary Waller De Saussure
    1866, 1936
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Includes discussions on William G. Waller's daughter Jenny and a portrait of John Tyler, the President. 2 items.

• Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 2 id89818
  Correspondence and papers of Alice Tyler Dennison, daughter of President John Tyler and Letitia Christain, and descendants
  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 2 id89838
    A quiz from Margaret [?] to Alice Tyler [Denison]
    1845 [?]
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Entitled Conundrums for Miss Tyler, 3 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 2 id89839
    Correspondence of Elizabeth "Bessie" Denison Williams
    1880-1915
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Especially with Annie Tucker Tyler and Lyon Gardiner Tyler, includes discussions of the Tyler family, Bessie's health, and a clock that has been passed down through the family. 9 items.

• Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 3 id89819
  Correspondence and papers of Tazwell Tyler, son of President John Tyler and Letitia Christian Tyler
  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 3 id89841
    Tazwell Tyler, "Sherwood Forest", (Charles City County  , Virginia), to Julia [?]
    1845 September 2
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Reports that Louisa [?] has visited William Tyler's farm and returned with fruit and vegetables to preserve; inquires if Julia would like him to preserve some grapes for her; hears rumor that sister Alice might be married soon and expresses his sentiments as to whom she should not marry; adds a postscript to his father indicating that the livestock are not healthy. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 3 id89844
    Tazewell Tyler, Theological Seminary [?], to Mrs. Buckham, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City, Virginia
    1848 January 18
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Offers his congratulations for the "momentus event" that recently took place and explains that he could not have left the seminary to attend; feels confident that everyone at "Sherwood Forest" is enjoying his or herself. 2 pp. ALS.

• Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 4 id89820
  Correspondence and papers of Anne "Nannie" Bridges Tyler, wife of Tazewell Tyler
  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 4 id89846
    Annie [Nannie] Bridges Tyler, "Sherwood forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Mrs. Tyler
    1864 June 20
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Reports that Gen. Burnsude had made a headquarters in the area surrounding "sherwood Forest"; explains that she is an "entire cripple" now; indicates that there is a lack of communications throughout the state; inquires if she might soend some time with Mrs. Tyler. 4 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 4 id89847
    Correspondence, especially with Julia Gardiner Tyler
    1867-1912
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Includes discussions on "Nannie's" financia state, Tazewell's exploits in California, Nannie's plans to join Tazewell; Julia Tyler Spencer's untimely death. 5 items.

• Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 5 id89821
  Correspondence and papers of Martha Tyler, daughter of Tazewell Tyler.
  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 5 id89848
    Correspondence of Martha T. Tyler with Lyon G. Tyler and his wife Sue
    1896-1939
    Scope and Contents

    Including discussions on family genealogy and history, the William and Mary Quarterly, the "Old Dominion," and Lyon's death. 24 items.

• Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 6 id89822
  Correspondence of Martha T.Tyler especially with Mrs. Lyon G. (Sue) Tyler
  undated
  Scope and Contents

  Correspondence concerning Sue's chuldren, family genealogy and history, and family news. 23 items.

• Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 7 id89823
  Correspondence and papers of Julia Gardiner Tyler, second wife of President John Tyler
  1835-1843
  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 7 id89849
    Julia Gardiner, New York, New York, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, East Hampton, Long Island, Suffolk County  , New York
    1835 April 5
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Complains about the bad weather; describes a new pink hat; asks for a new muslin dress and new capesl describes the other girls, the meals, and the lessons at Madam Shegaray's [sic] [Chagary] school. 4 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 7 id89851
    Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, East Hampton, Long Island, New York, to Juluiana [sic] [Julia] Gardiner, New York, New York
    1835 April 9
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Describes clothes being made for her daighter; chastises her daughter for wearing her "hair braided with bows"; tells her daughter to makr her nightgowns and handkercheifs before they go to be washed. 2 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 7 id89853
    Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, Easthampton, Long Island, New York, to Julana [sic] [Julia] Gardiner, New York, New York
    1835 April 14
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Reports on the progress of capes and "neckercheifs" being made for her; discusses the other chuldren and family matters. 3 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 7 id89855
    Juliana McLahlan Gardiner, Easthampton, Long Island, New York, to Julana [sic] Julia Gardiner, New York, New York
    1835 June 2
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Gives news of East Hampton; wories that Julia has lost interest in school; gives advice on appearance and deportment. 3 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 7 id89860
    Junia Gardiner, New York, New York, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, East Hampton, Long Island, Suffolk, County  , New York
    1835 June 4
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Reports that she has been sick with "dissentary"; looks forward to a visit from "Pa"; discusses plans for summer. 3 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 7 id89866
    Margaret Gardiner, East Hampton, Long Island, New York, to Juliana [sic] [Julia] Gardiner, New York, New York
    circa 1835 June
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents States that she is writing because their mother is too busy with company (Judge Edwards); discusses the alteration of a hat; gives news of the family; discusses mutual friends and neighbors. 3 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 7 id89868
    Juliana [sic] [Julia] Gardiner, Sing Sing, New York to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, East Hampton, Suffolk County  , Long Island, New York
    1836 October 23
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Discusses in great detail numerous items of clothing that she would like made; discusses relatives and friends that she visited. 4 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 7 id89869
    Margaret Gardiner, Easthampton, Long Island, New York, to Juliana [sic] [Julia] Gardiner, New York, New York
    circa 1839 June 7
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Sorry to hear that JG has been sick, reports of a scarlet fever outbreak; reports on the activites of family and friends. 3 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 7 id89870
    Julia Gardiner, New York, New York, to Mary L.H. Gardiner, Shelter Isle, Long Island, New York
    1839 December 28
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Comments on the new fashions in the city and describes Broadway as a "moving mass of gaily dressed ladies and mustached beaux"; describes Christmas activities; discusses books, plays, and poetry. 3 pp. Pst of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 7 id89872
    Mary L. H. Gardiner, Shelter Isle, New York, to Julia Gardiner, New York, New York
    1840 February 6
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Pleased to have received her letter of 28 December, 1839; tells of severe winter conditions; wishes news from the "fashionable world." 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 7 id89874
    Julia Gardiner, New York, New York, to Mary, L.H. Gardiner, Shelter Island, Long Island, New York
    1840 March 17
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Describes a "Fancy Ball" and an elopement which followed; describes lectures that were "grand failures"; discusses Queen Victoria's wedding. 4 pp. Pst of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 7 id89878
    Caroline S. Clarkson to Julia Gardiner, East Hampton, New York
    1840 June 2
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Has sent a package to her from "one not a little touched by Cupid's dart," Mr. Sherman; tells of social events; sends regards to family. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 7 id89879
    Julia Gardiner, on board the Sheridan, to Mary L.H. Gardiner, Shelter Island, Long Island, New York
    1840 September 26
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Reports that they have left for Liverpool, England earlier than they planned but are now on board ship in the harbor waiting for enough wind; the traveling plan includes Liverpool, London, and Brighton, England as well as France, Italy, and Germany. 3 pp. Pst of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 7 id89880
    Mary Gardiner, Albany, New York, to Julia A. Gardiner, New York, New York
    1842 January 17
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Welcomes her back to America from her trip to Europe; school news. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 7 id89881
    Marie [Mary Gardiner], Albany, New York, to Julia A. Gardiner, Washington, District of Columbia
    1843 January 4
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents New Year's greetings; curious of social news; sends school news; New York political news. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 7 id89882
    Inivitation from Mr. and Mrs. Easton to the Misses Gardiner
    1843 January 14
    Scope and Contents

    1 p. N.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 7 id89883
    J.J. Baily to Julia Gardiner, Washington City, D.C.
    1843 February 23
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Regrets having missed her in New York; longs for her to write; asks her to speak with the President John Tyler about appointing his [JJB] brother-in-law, Judge Oakley, to the Supreme Court. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 7 id89884
    John McLean, Cincinnati, Ohio, to Julia Gardiner
    1843 April 19
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Sees her as "the most fascinating and lovely creature that existed on earth"; realizes his aspiration for her affections are unattainable; hopes to be remembered as a friend. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 7 id89885
    J.J. Bailey to Julia Gardiner, East Hampton, Long Island, New York
    1843 May 13
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Alludes to the romance between President John Tyler and herself; does not approve of her "petticoat goverment in the affairs of state"; appeals to her as "the fountain of influence--the appointing power" for a position abroad in an embassy where he could "enjouy a great deal of dignity and honor, with plenty of money and nothing on earth to do"; will use his influence against Tyler if he does not get a position; social news; likes the idea of the new machine--an "awrial car"; calls her sister a prude. 4 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 7 id89886
    Julia Gardiner, Easthampton, Long Island, New York, to F.W. Pickens
    1843 May 25
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Appreciates his affections, yet cannot return them; hopes to maintain a friendship with him. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 7 id89887
    V. Woodhouse Stephens, Teignmouth, Devonshire, England, to Julia Gardiner, American Hotel, New York
    1843 July 16
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Family news; regards to the President; desires a visit from her. 2 pp. TCy fo ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 7 id89888
    Julia Gardiner, East Hampton, New York, to Mary [L.H. Gardiner]
    circa 1843 August 1
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Reports that her brother Alexander has been sick; relays her mother's warning against going to the city in August, "the hottest month of the year"; describes East Hampton. 3 pp. Pst of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 7 id89890
    Invitation from Mrs. Baber [?] to the Misses Gardiner
    circa 1843 December 13
    Scope and Contents

    1 p. N.

• Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 8 id89824
  Julia Gardiner Tyler
  1844
  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 8 id89891
    [?] to Julia Gardiner
    1844 March 27
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Relates sadness due to loss of "Father". 1 p. TCy of AL.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 8 id89893
    Juliana Gardiner to Julia Gardiner
    circa 1844 April 20
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Tells how much Mr. Davis loved Julia and how Julia's father "cut [insulted] him in the Gallery of the House [of Representatives] when all eyes were directed at them"; social news; family news. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 8 id89895
    M. J.Boyd to Julia Gardiner, New York, New York
    before 1844 June
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Letter of Introduction for Madame Guillet to Julia Gardiner. 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 8 id89896
    Invitation from Julia Gardiner to Mrs. and Miss Brevoorts
    before 1844 June
    Scope and Contents

    Asking them to join her mother and herself for their afternoon drive. 1 p. ANS. Also including a calling card for Mr. and Mrs. Samuel roosevelt. 1 item. P.M.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 8 id89897
    E. F. Brumley to Julia Gardiner
    before 1844 June
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Expresses dismay that Julia got wet. 1 p. ANS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 8 id89898
    Invitation from Mrs. Charles Hill to the Misses Gardiners
    before 1844 June
    Scope and Contents

    1 p. N.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 8 id89900
    Alexander Gardiner, New York, New York, to [Margaret Gardiner?]
    1844 June 28
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Enclosed "directions" from Dr. Quinn; tells how the city is full of surprise [about Julia's wedding to the President] and will take weeks to recover; comments of future political appointments; family news. 1 p. TCy of ALS. Including TCy of ALS from Juliana Gardiner to Margaret Gardiner Relays the shock of Julia Gardiner's marriage to the President John Tyler; calls upon her for discretion on the matter; family news.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 8 id89902
    Alexander Gardiner, New York, New York to Julia Gardiner Tyler
    1844 June 28
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Relates the astonishment of the city to the news of her marriage to President John Tyler; he has sent an announcement to the evening newspapers. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 8 id89904
    Richard Bland Randolph, late Secretary Commander of the U.S. Navy Hospital, Portsmouth Virginia, to Mrs. President Tyler Julia Gardiner Tyler, Washington, D.C.
    1844 June 29
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Sends congratulation on "consumation of connubial bliss"; feels that President Tyler has treated him ingentlemanly; hopes for her sake that the President is re-elected because "she is admirably adored by all" even thous he "is violatly opposed to his political sentiments"; states that the Tyler administration has "robbed" him of $160,000 and has left him a pauper; pleads for her assistance. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 8 id89906
    Julia Gardiner, Tyler, Washington, D.C., to Julia McLachlan Gardiner
    1844 June 30
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents This was the first opportunity to write since her "accession"; tells of her arrival in Washington and the White House; states she is "quiet posession of the Presidential Mansion"; tells of the reception at the Executive Mansion and the demolition of the "famous wedding cake"; tells Alexander Gardiner not to worry about political appointments. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 8 id89908
    Margaret Gardiner, Washington, D.C., to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1844 July 2
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Appreciates the advice sent; social news of the White House; states that the President John Tyler fears losing all presidential honors to Julia Gardiner Tyler; discusses political appointments. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 8 id89909
    Juliana McLachlan Gardiner to Julia Gardiner Tyler, Washington City, D.C.
    1844 July 4
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Family news; states that she realized that she now has a son [-in-law] who is the President of the United States; sends regards to the President and to Margaret Gardiner. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 8 id89911
    Julia Gardiner Tyler to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    circa 1844 July 4
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents She is "behaving accordingly" to the role of mistress in the White House' describes the "spectacle at the White House on the Fourth of July"; had met with Mrs. [Dolly] Madison the day before; tells of plans of trip to [Old] Point Comfort, Virginia. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 8 id89912
    Juliana McLachlan Gardiner to Julia Gardiner Tyler
    circa 1844 July 4
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents She is pleased with Margaret [Gardiner's] return' thinks that she [JGT] should persuade the President to settle in the North after retiring from the Presidency; tells of local robberies; tells of Alexander Gardiner's visit to Connecticut. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 8 id89913
    Juliana McLachlan Gardiner to Julia Gardiner Tyler and Margaret Garinder, Washington, D.C.
    1844 July 5
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents She is pleased to receive letters from them daily; regrets hearing of Julia's bad habit [sleeping late?] and that the President must "insist upon amendment" 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 8 id89914
    Alexander Gardiner, New York, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, Va.
    1844 July 6
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Tells of travel to Connecticut; describes a friend's mansion, grounds, and commercial property there; was surprised to find Margaret Gardiner at home. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 8 id89915
    Margaret Gardiner, New York, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler
    1844 July 8
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Sends advice; tells her to assume "household duties as well as those of state" because she "must be a politician"; tells of local robberies. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 8 id89916
    Juliana McLachlan Gardiner to Julia Gardiner Tyler
    1844 July 9
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Family news; social news. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 8 id89917
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, Lafayette Place, New York, New York
    1844 July 11
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Tells of the pleasant reception at Old Point Comfort, Virginia, ; describes the accommodations there; social news; describes her first impressions of "Sherwood Forest" under construction; tells of her introduction to the plantation slaves as the new "Missus"; sends a musical composition of the President to her brother. 3 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 8 id90054
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, Old Point Comfort, Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1844 July 13
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Tells of the numerous calls on her and gifts to her as First Lady; tells of the President's visits to his former constituents; describes the estate ["Sherwood Forest"] and the changes she plans for it; political news. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 8 id90055
    Esther M. Gibbons, Albany, New York, to Honorable Mrs. John Tyler, [Julia Gardiner Tyler], Washington, D.C.
    1844 July 13
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Reminiscenses of their youthful friendship; asks to be recommended to friends and family for employment as an "instructress". 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 8 id90056
    Margaret Gardiner to Julia Gardiner Tyler
    1844 July 14
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Requests on behalf of Mary Livingston that she [JGT] persuade the President to see to the postponement of sea duty for Mr. Livingston. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 8 id90057
    Margaret Gardiner to Julia Gardiner Tyler
    1844 July 16
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents She has decided not to marry Mr. Thompson; social/family news. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 8 id90058
    Margaret Gardiner to Julia Gardiner Tyler, Old Point Comfort, Virginia
    1844 July 18
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Family news; tells of a political gathering planned for that evening; local news; tells how the family has been "vastly annoyed by office seekers and would-be retainers". 2 pp TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 8 id90059
    Juliana McLachlan Gardiner to Julia Gardiner Tyler
    1844 July 19/20
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents News of family and friends; discusses the political news concerning President Tyler and the Tyler Party; tells of rude comments made about the President and by Mr. Miller; tells of the death of Westerlo Van Renssalaer. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 8 id90060
    Margaret Gardiner to [Julia Gardiner Tyler?]
    1844 July 21
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents News of mutual friends. 1 p. TCy of AL. Incomplete.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 8 id90061
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, Old Point Comfort, Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1844 July 22/29
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Requests that a member of the family write to her daily; describes receptions on board the Falmouth, the Pennsylvania, and other ships in the roads; social news; asks for advice on plans for "Sherwood Forest"; political news; has been annoyed by those seeking favors. 4 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 8 id90062
    Margaret Gardiner to Julia Gardiner Tyler
    1844 July 22
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents She has deicded not to "break [her] neck to win" Mr. T[hompson]; relays the message that Alex Gardiner wishes to be made president Tyler's aide-de-camp. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 8 id90063
    David L. Gardiner to Julia Gardiner Tyler
    1844 July 29
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents He understands her inability to write more often; warns her that many are using his and Alexander Gardiner's names in attempting to gain favors from the President; states that he will inform the President in writing personally in any case they are interested in. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 8 id90064
    Julia Gardiner Tyler to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1844 July
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Tells of funeral services attended by the President in Norfolk, Va.; social news. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 8 id90065
    Juliana McLachlan Gardiner to Julia Gardiner Tyler
    1844 July
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Warns her "not to believe all that the President says about the honeymoon lasting always"; relays gossip about the President and his first wife [Letitia Christian Tyler]; discusses mutual acquainances. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 8 id90066
    Juliana Gardiner Tyler to [Juliana McLachlan Gardiner?]
    circa 1844 July
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Describes a ball which the slaves on the plantation [Sherwood Forest] were having; social news. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 8 id90067
    Margaret Gardiner to Julia Gardiner Tyler, Washington City, D.C.
    1844 August 25
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Discusses the anticipated visit of the President and her; she hopes that the President won't find the visit too unpleasant since they have moved most of their belongings into the coty; family news. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 8 id90068
    Margaret Gardiner to Julia Gardiner Tyler, Washington City, D.C.
    1844 August 26
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Anticipates the arrival of the President; relates humorous story of Col. Livingston's mishaps with a boat; family news. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 8 id90069
    Alexander L. Gardiner, East Hampton, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler
    1844 August
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents He was very pleased with a recent address made by the President; discusses political appointments. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 8 id90070
    Margaret Gardiner to Julia Gardiner Tyler
    1844 August
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Family news. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 8 id90253
    Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, East Hampton, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler
    1844 September 1
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Hates the idea of leaving the summer house so early in the season; discusses Mr. and Mrs. Polk; she doesn't see the need for Margaret Gardiner to marry yet. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 8 id90254
    Margaret Gardiner, East Hampton, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, Washington, D. Columbia
    1844 September 1
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents News of family and friends; tells how their mother [Juliana McLachlan Gardiner] does not want to return to the city; tells of the game brought by David and Alexander Gardiner from a recent hunting trip. 1 p. TCy of ALS. Incomplete.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 8 id90255
    Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, Easthampton, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, Washington City
    1844 September 3
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Attempts to clarify some confusion over the political appointment of Samuel Gardiner. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 8 id90256
    Margaret Gardiner, East Hampton, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler
    1844 September 5
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents She was startled by the news of her coming visit since it comes at the same time as Mrs. Rober Tyler's visit; family news. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 8 id90257
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, President's House Washington, D.C., to Mrs. David Gardiner Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1844 September 8
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Tells that Mrs. [Dolley] Madison will not be accompanying her on her upcoming visit' feels that Mrs. Madison is seling "Montpelier" because of financial need and that President Tyler would have purchased it if he had not already bought "Sherwood Forest"; expects David and Alexander Gardiner to meet her upon her arrival in New York; discusses aspects of obtaining a consulship in Marsailles, France; discusses the possible inheritance of two or three million dollars if certain information is found; wants the new York newspapers to find out that she is coming to town. 3 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 8 id90258
    Nathaniel Gardiner, Brooklyn, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, City of Washington, D.C.
    1844 September 9
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Sends a piece of his wife's wedding cake in return for the one that she [JGT] sent to him; wishes to be introduced to her husband, President Tyler; discusses his new wife. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 8 id90260
    Margaret Gardiner to Julia Gardiner Tyler, Washington, D.C.
    1844 October 13
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents News of friends; discusses a portrait being done by Mr. Thompson. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 8 id90261
    Margaret Gardiner to Julia Gardiner Tyler, Washington City, D.C.
    1844 October 13
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Sends a package containing a cap and a note; discusses decorating ideas for the new house; tells how Alex Gardiner has engrossed himself in politics. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 8 id90262
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, President's House, Washington, D.C., to Margaret Gardiner
    1844 October 14
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Tells that the President has sent to Italy for a greyhound; describes a promenade with the President; news concerning friends and family. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 8 id90263
    Alexander Gardiner, New York, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, Washington, D.C.
    1844 October 15
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents He will attend to the President's request; political news. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 8 id90264
    Margaret Gardiner to Julia Gardiner Tyler, Washington, D.C.
    1844 October 18
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Discusses attempts to determine some relationship to a Mac Lachlan estate; news of family friends; political news. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 8 id90265
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, President's House, Washington, D.C., to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1844 October 18
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Describes a wedding reception she attended; tells of Virginia Scott's, daughter of Ganeral W. Scott, taking of the veil though Miss Scott was described to her as being "as mad as a march hare"; social news. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 8 id90266
    William D. Brackenridge, Greenhouse at Patent Office, City of Washington, D.C., to Mrs. President Tyler Julia Gardiner Tyler
    1844 October 19
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Sends a list of flower seeds which could be planted at her country residence; asks her to send him her request. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 8 id90267
    Margaret Gardiner to Julia Gardiner Tyler, Washington, D.C.
    1844 October 21
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Discusses friends and clothes. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 8 id90268
    Samuel R. Ely, New York, New York, to Mrs. President Tyler [Julia Gardiner Tyler], Washington D.C.
    1844 October 22
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Requests her assistance in finding an appointment in the Customs House for Mr. Hooper; describes Mr. Hooper's attributes. 1 p. TCy of ALS. Including post script from John Tyler to Gov. Van Ness delegating the task of finding a position for Mr. Hooper to him.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 8 id90269
    Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, New York, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, Washington, D.C.
    1844 October 30
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Describes a parade for Henry Clay on Broadway in the city. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 8 id90270
    Margaret Gardiner to Julia Gardiner Tyler
    1844 October 31
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Discusses the price, style, and material for curtains to be made for her [JGT]; news of family and friends. 3 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 8 id90271
    Julia Gardiner Tyler to Margaret Gardiner, New York
    1844 November 1
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Discusses the purchase of a Rockaway versus a Barouche. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 8 id90272
    Margaret Gardiner, New York, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, Washington, D.C.
    1844 November 1
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Informs her that the looking glass maker will not have her mirrors ready until the first of December, 1 p. [on the same page as the previous item] TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 8 id90417
    Margaret Gardiner, La Fayette Place, New York, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler
    1844 November 7
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Tells of the election--"the people are truly beside themselves"; feels that with the election "order will be restored and peace will return to our bosoms once more"; describes a lecture given by Bishops meade and John Johns of Virginia; will be sending Alice's Tyler dress with General McNeill. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 8 id90420
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, President's House Washington, D.C., to Margaret Gardiner
    1844 November 13
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Mentions curtains; she is pleased to have Alexander Gardiner in Washington; political news; she is pleased that Polk won. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 8 id90422
    Margaret Gardiner, New York, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, Washington, D.C.
    1844 November 14
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Discusses carpets, clock, lights, and shades to be purchased for her new house. 1 p. TCY of ALS. Incomplete.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 8 id90425
    Margaret Gardiner, New York, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, Washington, D.C.
    1844 November 15
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents She was not able to find the desired easy chair; news of friends. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 8 id90428
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, President's mansion, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1844 November 17
    Scope and Contents

    Needs an elegant black hat for the opening of Congress; discusses clothes; tells fo a newspaper article which "took quite a fling at me [JGT]"; plans some spectacular social event for the White House; news of Alexander Gardiner. 1 p. TCy. Incomplete.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 8 id90430
    Margaret Gardiner to Julia Gardiner Tyler
    1844 November 28
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Discusses hat feathers; social news. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 8 id90431
    Juliana McLachlan Gardiner to Julia Gardiner Tyler
    1844 December 1
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Social news. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 8 id90434
    Margaret Gardiner to Julia Gardiner Tyler
    1844 December 2
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Social news; fashion news; their mother is willing to live in London; all her [JGT] furniture and upholstery is ready to be shipped. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 8 id90437
    Alexander Gardiner, New York, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler
    1844 December 6
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Information of freinds. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 8 id90440
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, President's Mansion, Washington, D.C., to Margaret Gardiner
    1844 December 8
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Discusses visits to her by foreign diginitaries. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 8 id90444
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, President's Mansion, Washington, D.C., to Alexander Gardiner
    1844 December 8
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Sends compliments made by the President on a piece written by him [AG]; the President feels that he [AG] "is destined to be a very distinguished man"; discusses opening in fireign missions; she is determined to see that h get a foreign appointment. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 8 id90448
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, President's Mansion, Washington, D.C., to Margaret Gardiner
    1844 December 9
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Plans a special entertainment for her [MG] upcoming visit; discuss clothes and fashion. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 8 id90451
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, President's House, Washington, D.C., to Alexander Gardiner
    1844 December 11
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Discusses fireplaces and mantels. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 8 id90454
    Margaret Gardiner, Washington City, D.C., to Julia Gardiner Tyler, Washington, D.C.
    1844 December 11
    Scope and Contents

    Remarks on how all of her [JGT] letters ask for favors; the peral necklace she asked for has been purchased. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 8 id90456
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, President's Mansion, Washington, D.C., to Margaret Gardiner
    1844 December 14
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Asks that some items be brought to her; describes some jet jewelry given her by the President; asks her to tel mother to bring her own maid when she comes for a visit. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 8 id90458
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, president's Mansion, Washington, D.C., to Alexander Gardiner
    1844 December 15
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Information on sending furniture to [Sherwood Forest]; asks that the goods be insured. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 8 id90461
    Margaret Gardiner, New York, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, Washington, D.C.
    1844 December 16
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Discusses the social calls made by her that morning; will send the requested riding clothing as soon as possible; she is surprised that she [JGT] could be so "ungenteel" as to suppose taht their mother [Juliana McLachlan Gardiner] would travel without a maid; wants her to "send three pairs of shies and four pairs of stockings to replace those worn out by running around" on errands for her [JGT]; political news. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 8 id90462
    Juliana McLachlan Gardiner to Julia Gardiner Tyler
    1844 December 16
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Seeks her assistance in having Judge Edwards appointed to the Supreme Court; feels taht "poverty and pride is a trying thing indeed"; discusses purchases made for her; news of friends. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 8 id90463
    Margaret Gardiner, New York, New Yorkto Julia Gardiner Tyler, Washington, D.C.
    1844 December 17
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Tells how she is falling behind in her tasks, especially because of bad headaches; tells of David Gardiner's return from Long island; relates Mr. Ely's happiness in the request to her [JGT]; needs to have a shirt of the President's which fits as to have others made for him. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 8 id90464
    Caroline [?], New York, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, Washington, D.C.
    1844 December 23
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Tells of the loss of her father; was extremely pleased with her visit to Washington, D.C., and the White House; news of weddings of friends. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 8 id90465
    Margaret Gardiner, New York, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, Washington, D.C.
    circa 1844 December
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Discusses the numerous recent visits made to her; political news; family news. 1 p. TCy of ALS. Incomplete.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 8 id90466
    Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, New York, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, Washington, D.C.
    circa 1844 December
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Discusses her [JGT] relationship with her step-daugher Alice Tyler; encourages her not to have anything to do with criminals. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 8 id90467
    Margaret Gardiner to Julia Gardiner Tyler, Washington, D.C.
    1844
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Tells how she had seen the President ad her [JGT] "ugly faces" at a daguerroetype gallery and feels that decept portraits of them need to be sent; news of friends and family. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 8 id90468
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, Washington, D.C, to Julian McLachlan Gardiner
    circa 1844
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Discusses clothing and jewlery; inquires from Margaret Gardiner the whereabouts of "The President's ring". 2 p. TCy of ALS. Incomplete.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 8 id90469
    Margaret Gardiner to Julia Gardiner Tyler
    circa 1844
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Discusses purchases; remarks taht Alex Gardiner was flattered by the President's remkars about him. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 8 id90470
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, Washington, D.C., to Margaret Gardiner
    circa 1844
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents She feels that she [MG] should prusue Mr. T[hompson?] and not let him get away; wishes to have her guitar and music sent; longs for her canary. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 8 id90471
    Alexander Gardiner to Julia Gardiner Tyler
    circa 1844
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Feels that it is better he write to her regarding political issue instead of writing directly to the President Tyler; feels that he is the best in New York to advise the President on appointments there; discusses political positions in New York. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 8 id90472
    [Mrs. Carter?], Caroline Place, [Washington, D.C.?], to Julia Gardiner Tyler, Washington, D.C.
    post 1844 June, ante 1845 March
    Scope and Contents

    Explains that Mr. Carter is ill and they will be kept from "waiting on the President and Mrs. Tyler..." 1 p. N.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 8 id90473
    Ann [?] Stephens to Julia Gardiner Tyler, Washington, D.C.
    post 1844 June, ante 1845 March
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Requests that Mrs. Tyler look over the papers involved in "Babes Case" and try to persuade her husband, President Tyler, in favor of the "prisoner." 4 pp. ALS.

• Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 9 id89825
  Julia Gardiner Tyler
  1845 January-May
  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 9 id90731
    Alexander Gardiner, New York, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler
    1845 January 8
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Political news; he feels that "Mary Garinder deserves a whipping for her obstinacy". 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 9 id90732
    [?], New York City, New York, to [?]
    1845 January 14
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Mentions prince Joesph Napoleon Boneparte, 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 9 id90733
    Invitation from Julia Gardiner Tyler at the President's Mansion to Miss Clarke
    circa 1845 January 28
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents 1 p. N. Including the names Phoebe Gardiner and Fanny S. Gardiner, Shelter Island, Suffolk County  , New York on the address leaf. 1 p. Also including the toast gien by General Lamar of Texas at the President's dinner party. 1 p.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 9 id90734
    William H. Gardiner, Booklyn, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, Washington, D.C.
    1845 January 31
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Sends congratulations on her marriage to the President; describes travels in Italy. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 9 id90735
    F.W. Thomas to "Lady Presidentess," Julia Gardiner Tyler, President's Mansion, Washington, D.C.
    1845 February 22
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Brings to her attention those persons not invited to her ball that should have been; hopes to be "her obliged and humble servant". 1 p. TCy of ALS. Including TCy of ALS on the same page requesting several more invitations.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 9 id90736
    [?], La Fayette Place, New York, New York, to Julai Gardiner Tyler
    1845 February 25
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Finds their separation upsetting; social news. 1 p. TCy of ALS. Incomplete.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 9 id90737
    Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, New York, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, Washington, D.C.
    1845 February 28
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Surprised to find out that she [JGT] will be entertaining the Supreme Court; inquires about the upcoming departure from the White House; social news. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 9 id90738
    Mary L.H. Gardiner New York, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, Washington, D.C.
    1845 February 28
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Describes the quiet activities, reading and embroidery, she has been involved with since her return from a visit to Julia in Washington. 2 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 9 id90739
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Powhatan House," Richmond, Virginia, to Alexander Gardiner, Esq., Fuller's Hotel, Washington City, D.C.
    1845 March 6
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Tells of a safe arrival in Richmond; travel plans to "Sherwood Forest." 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 9 id90740
    Margaret Gardiner, La Fayette Place, New York, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler
    1845 March 7
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Discusses the aftermath of the President's and her departure from Washington; political news. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 9 id90741
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest" Charles City County  , Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1845 March 9
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Discusses settling into "Sherwood Forest" after leaving the White House; requests taht several other pieces of furniture be purchased for her, as well as a new carriage. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 9 id90742
    Margaret Gardiner, Lafayette Place, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia
    1845 March 13
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Hopes that all the furnishings have arrived; gives some advice on unpacking the mirrors; discusses plans for the summer in East Hampton; discusses their brother Alexander's plans for a clerkship; describes a screen she is embroidering; complains about the necessity of making social calls. 7 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 9 id90743
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Margaret Gardiner
    1845 March 18
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Discusses the parlor in "Sherwood Forest"; describes in detail the clothing of visitors to "Sherwood Forest"; social news; describes the gardens. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 9 id90744
    Margaret Gardiner, La Fayette Place, New York, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia
    1845 March 22
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Feels that the distance between them has grown; news of framily and friends; sends a muffin recipe. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 9 id90745
    Margaret Gardiner to Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia
    circa 1845 March 22
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Discusses furnishings. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 9 id90746
    Margaret Gardiner, La Fayette Place, New York, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia
    1845 March 24
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Feels that a rockaway would be the best type of carriage for the country; recommends that a watchmaker attend to her clock; social news. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 9 id90747
    Margaret Gardiner, La Fayette Place, New York, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia
    1845 March 25
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Discusses the slownewss of the mails; feels that it is not possible to visit before July; inquires about the President's Tyler opinion on Texas; mentions the President's music. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 9 id90748
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, La Fayette Place, New York City, New York
    1845 March 26
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Regrets the distance between them; plans to plant flowers in the garden soon; discusses sociial call. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 9 id90749
    Susan [Clarke?], Washington, D.C., to Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia
    1845 March 27
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Discusses dress she is making for her [JGT]; mentions some of the changes in political appointments. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 9 id90750
    Margaret Gardiner, New York, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles County   County  , Virginia
    1845 March 27
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Describes how clock is to be set up; describes design for the gates for "Sherwood Forest"; mentions furnishing and carriages; political news. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 9 id90751
    Phoebe Gardiner, Shelter Island, Long Island, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia
    1845 March 28
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Discusses family and friends. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 9 id90752
    Margaret Gardiner, La Fayette Place, New York, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia
    1845 March 31
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Discusses marriages and engagements of acquaintances; political news. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 9 id90753
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1845 April 3
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Describes a horseback ride on the plantation' she is determined not to make social calls to Williamsburg; mentions visit by Dr. Rogers; asks that some new clothing be sent to her; describes her recent dreams. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 9 id90754
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1845 April 10
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Discusses socail calls; political news. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 9 id90755
    Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, New York, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia
    1845 April 10
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Warns her about riding race horses and has "a thousand anxieties about " her; social news; inquires if she "has any white people around" and if "all the servants are colored". 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 9 id90756
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Margaret Gardiner
    1845 April 10
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Mention family correspondence; discusses the Virginian aristocracy and society' assures them that she does not "feed the chickens" on the plantation; discusses carpets in detail; mentions the wild flowers that the President Tyler had picked for her in the woods; plans to visit to the North. 4 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 9 id90757
    Alexander Gardiner, New York, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia
    1845 April 11
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Discusses clerkship; has no "local chit chat" to send; political news; feels they should not keep a carriage due to the expense; mentions summer plans in East Hampton. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 9 id90758
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Margaret Gardiner
    1845 April 16
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Sends reassurances to be given to her mother that her health is fine and that should she fall ill the President himself would tend to her; plans to return social calls; regrets hearing about having to dispose of a carriage; discusses summer plans; mentions the whereabout of her step-children; social news. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 9 id90759
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to David Gardiner
    1845 April 16
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Requests taht he pay a visit to "Sherwood Forest"; discusses the crops; describes the boat at the plantation; feels that he should prusue Miss Wright. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 9 id90760
    Margaret Gardiner, La Fayette Place, New York, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia
    1845 April 24
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Mentions fishing on the James River. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 9 id90762
    [Margaret Gardiner?], La Fayette Place, New York, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia
    1845 April 26
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Has been engaged in purchasing her "spring costume"; social news; mentions new White House administration. 1 p. TCy of ALS. Incomplete.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 9 id90771
    Susan [Clarke?], Washington, D.C., to Julia Gardiner Tyler
    1845 April 27
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Discusses preparations for having a dress made for Alice Tyler, Julia's stepdaughter and sent through Elizabeth Tyler Waller, another stepdaughter. 2 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 9 id90773
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to [Alexander Gardiner?]
    1845 April
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Mentions fish and fishing on the plantation; describes their boat, the "Pocahonatas"; discusses carriages and saddles; describes the new additions being made to "Sherwood Forest," 2 pp. TCy of ALS. Incomplete.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 9 id90774
    Margaret Gardiner, La Fayette Place, New York, New York, to JT, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia
    1845 May 2
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Describes fiacee of a mutual friend. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 9 id90777
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Margaret Gardiner
    1845 May 6
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Discusses the prospects of John Tyler, Jr.; reports that John Lorimer Graham has been replaced by [?] Moris; discusses Polk and the Cabinet; discusses the upcoming 1848 Presidental election; reports that President Tyler has been approached and asked to run for the Senate again; reports that "Tony, Fanny's husband" has died of cancer; asks for an accounting for all the money she owes; discusses the distribution of 2000 copies of a speech published in the Madisonian; discusses household furnishings. 8 pp. ALS. Including AL from Julia Gardiner Tyler to Julia McLachlan Gardiner, discussing her husband's response to inquiries about the possibility of his running for Governor or for the Senate; disturbed to hear that her brother Alexander was ill; describes the clothing she desires. 4 pp. Incomplete.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 9 id90781
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1845 May 8
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Feels strongly that the appointment of Mr. Pickens to the U.S. mission to England is considerably poor judgement; mentions an article about an evening in the White House. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 9 id91069
    Margaret Gardiner, La fayette Place, New York, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia
    1845 May 8
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Mentions a Virginia "helter-skelter" concerning two flower vases from the White House. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 9 id91070
    Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, New York, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia
    1845 May 9
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Discusses hats; inquires about her views on several political appointments; news of friends and family. 2 pp. TCy of ALS. On same page as previous entry.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 9 id91071
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1845 May 13
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents States that she has caught a cold; describes, in great detail, a dinner party given at "Brandon" by Mrs. William Harrison; feels that recent dinner parties are dull as compared to those given at the White House. 4 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 9 id91072
    Margaret Gardiner, La Fayette Place, New York, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia
    1845 May 16
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Discusses music; mentions appointments of acquaintances. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 9 id91073
    Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, New York, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia
    1845 May 22
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents News of acquaintances; describes Alexander's Gardiner illness. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 9 id91074
    Margaret Gardiner, La Fayette Place, New York, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia
    1845 May 24
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Discusses visit by a strong Tyler advocate, John R. Thompson. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 9 id91075
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Margaret Gardiner
    1845 May 29
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents News of friends; discusses carriages. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

• Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 10 id91076
  Julia Gardiner Tyler
  1845 June-December
  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 10 id91077
    Margaret Gardiner, La Fayette Place [sic], New York, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia
    1845 June 1
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Has sent a package of bonnets down to her; expresses her concern of her [JGT] health; news of acquaintances. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 10 id91078
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Margaret F. Ritchie, "Brandon," Prince George   County  , Virginia
    1845 June 2
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Sends an invitation for dinner; wishes that she [MFR] be accompanied by her sister and frinds. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 10 id91079
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Margaret Gardiner
    1845 June 5
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Inquires as to why she or their mother Juliana McLachlan Gardiner did not accompany Alexander Gardiner to Easthampton; describes dinner party she had given the evening before; mentions having to cancel plans to visit Mrs. George   Harrison due to unexpected company; hopes that someone in her family would pay a visit to "Sherwood Forest"; discusses books and slippers; mentions an interest of the President Tyler in the press; describes the food at a dinner party; discusses clothing. 5 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 10 id91080
    Alexander Gardiner, East Hampton, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia
    1845 June 5
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Mentions friends and family; discusses the recent activities of President Polk. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 10 id91081
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Margaret Gardiner
    1845 June 10
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Describes the evenint spent at the plantation of Mrs. George   Harrison, "Lower Brandon"; says that the President Tyler feels that she "was formed to be the admiriation of every one who has taste and wit and the wonder of all others"; describes the clothes she wishes to be sent to her as soon as possible. 3 pp. TCy of ALS. Incomplete.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 10 id91082
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to [Alexander Gardiner?]
    1845 June 17
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Discusses plans for summer travels to the Virginia Springs and the North; mentions the crops and harvesting at the plantation; discusses the appearance of "Sherwood Forest,"; discusses the President's Tyler Clothing. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 10 id91083
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Margaret Gardiner
    1845 June 19
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Discusses the value of the harvested crops; describes some minor occurrence on the plantation; discusses carpets; news of friends; mentions the death of President Andrew Jackson. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 10 id91084
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Margaret Gardiner
    1845 June 22
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Mentions carpets; discusses travel plans. 1 p. TCy of ALS. Incomplete.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 10 id91085
    Margaret Gardiner, La Fayette Place [sic], New York, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia
    1845 June 23
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Encourages her to visit the Sulphur Springs, Virginia, for the summer. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 10 id91086
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, Old Point Comfort, Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1845 June 27
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Describes a cisit by the ladies of "Lower Brandon"; mentions her wedding anniversary. 2 pp. TCy of ALS. Incomplete.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 10 id91087
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, Old Point Comfort, Virginia, to Margaret Gardiner
    1845 June 29
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Describes the scene where she and the President [Tyler[ were staying when a hurricane struck, tells how they were able to escape injury; discusses friends. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 10 id91088
    Juliana McLachlan Gardiner to Julia Gardiner Tyler
    1845 July 5
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Describes the Fourth of July celebrations on Shelter Island, New York;news of friends; discusses the annexation of Texas. 3 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 10 id91089
    Alexander Gardiner, New York, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler
    1845 July 9
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Describes the Fourth of July celebrations on Shelter Island, New York; deiscusses the annexation of Texas; discusses the upcoming summer season. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 10 id91090
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    circa 1845 July
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Describes a funeral service for one fo the plantation slaves; discusses clothin; the President Tyler and she plan to go to Richmond to do some shopping; discusses music. 2 pp .TCy of ALS. Including TCy of ALS, 20 July, 1845, from Alexander Gadiner, New York, New York, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner requesting that Julia Gardiner Tyler's bills be sent to him for collection; mentions a fire in the city. 1 p. on the same page as the above. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 10 id91215
    Margaret Gardiner, "The Abby Manor," Shelter Island, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler
    1845 July 18
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Sends a copy of a newspaper containing the resolution for annexation of Texas. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 10 id91216
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1845 July 18
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Describes a visit to Williamsburg from which she "was very anxious to get away"; mentions a visit to Jamestown, Va.; lists those people she met at Old Point Comfort, Va.; mentions an article about the Tyler Administration. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 10 id91217
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to [Alexander Gardiner?]
    1845 July 22
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Discusses the finances of the President Tyler and Robert Tyler; tells that John [Tyler, Jr.] "has forsworn liquor entirely". 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 10 id91218
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to [Alexander Gardiner?]
    1845 July 24
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Family news; mentions the annexation of Texas; feels that "[President] Polk is ruining himself." 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 10 id91219
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, White Sulphur Springs, Greenbrier County  , Virginia, [W. Va.], to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1845 August 10
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Describes the reception they received on each step of their travel; describes the people they have met; reports her alarm at hearing of a fire in the new Port; describes the baths; reports that "Bonaparte from Baltimore" has the cottage next to theirs. 4 pp. ALS. Including TCy of the above ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 10 id91220
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, Warm Springs, Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1845 September
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Describes their travel plans for the nxt few days and their intended arrival in New York; describes the other guests at various sprigns. 2 pp. ALS. Including TCy of the above ALS. Incomplete.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 10 id91221
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, Sweet Springs, Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1845 September 3
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Tells of their arrival; discusses the name of her new dog. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 10 id91222
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, Norfolk, Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1845 September
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Describes a visit to Norfolk, Va.; discusses clothing and furnishings in great detail; feels tha the other canary which the President Tyler bought for her treats her other canary "with utmost contempt." 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 10 id91223
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Margaret Gardiner
    1845 October 9
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Discusses the name of her dog; sends the desired qualifications for a new housekeeper for "Sherwood Forest,"; mentions the financial loss of "several hundred dollars" from the death of a young slave who died "from eating dirt,"; discusses the garden and furnishings. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 10 id91224
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Margaret Gardiner
    1845 October 9
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Wishes to have a book on etiquette sent to her; mentions a letter by the President Tyler which was to be published; mentions her pet burds. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 10 id91225
    Margaret Gardiner, La Fayette Place [sic], New York, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia
    1845 October 12
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Fears that her correspondence is dull; mentions a dinner party. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 10 id91226
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1845 October 21
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Tells of visits to "Sherwood Forest," by her step-daughter's cousin, Martha Christian, and John Tyler Jr. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 10 id91227
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Margaret Gardiner
    1845 October 23
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Feels disdain for New York and its social classes; feels happier where she is now. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 10 id91228
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to 'Brother" [David Gardiner]
    1845 October 23
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Discusses carriages and furnishings. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 10 id91229
    Margaret Gardiner?, New York, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia
    1845 October 24
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Tells of catching a cold at a fair; reports on the health of her greyhound. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 10 id91230
    Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, New York, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia
    1845 October 29
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents News of friends; leaves for Shelter Island, New York, in the morning. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 10 id91231
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to "Brother"
    1845 October 30
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Anticipates a visit from him soon; tells of the activities of the slaves on teh plantation; mentions a visit by Mr. Churchill Semple, a relative of the President Tyler. 1 p. TCy of ALS. Incomplete.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 10 id91232
    Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, New York, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia
    1845 November 4
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Describes her search for fireplace fenders for "Sherwood Forest," since she "would not like to have your [JGT] house burnt from any negligence of mine [JMG]". 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 10 id91233
    David L. Gardiner, New York, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia
    1845 November 10
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Sends details of a shipmnt of "freight" to her including "one housekeeper marked Catherine Wint, one Italian Greyhound marked Le Beau, one box containing fenders". 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 10 id91234
    Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, New York, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia
    1845 November 11
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Has sent the greyhound with mugh regret; mentions Margaret's Gardiner stay in the South; describes an evening concert; discusses hats. 3 pp. TCy of ALS. Including TCy of ALS. [12 November, 1845], from Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, to Julia Gardiner Tyler. Concerning the social activity in the city. 2 pp.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 10 id91483
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to "Brother"
    1845 December 9
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Asks that he inform her of anything political or social that he hears of in Washington [D.C.]; mentions single women he might want to become acquainted with. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 10 id91484
    [?], La Fayette Place, [sic], New York, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia
    1845 December 10
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Social news and gossip. 3 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 10 id91485
    Margaret Gardiner, New York City, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood forest," Charles City County  , Virginia
    1845 December 12
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Apologizes for not having sent a recipe; news of friends; has decided to "refuse all invitations this winter under the plea of mourning. 2 pp. TCy of ALS. Incomplete.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 10 id91486
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1845 December 16
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Discusses the treatment of the slaves on the plantation; news of friends. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 10 id91487
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Margaret Gardiner
    1845 December 18
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Ponders whether the fact that the rich and popular Capt. L [?] is jewish makes him intolerable in the North. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 10 id91488
    Margaret Gardiner, New York City, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia
    1845 December 23
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents News of friends; has enclosed a book on etiquette. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 10 id91489
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to [?]
    ante 1845 December 25
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents News of acquaintances; sends the President's Tyler thanks for some music sent to him; tells of the activities of her new housekeeper, Catherine. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 10 id91490
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Margaret Gardiner
    1845 December 25
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Sends wishes of a Merry Christmas, reports that at the plantation "the merriment of the occasion seems confined to the negroes"; describes some of the holiday food' mentions plans to attend a Naval Ball at Annapolis. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 10 id91491
    Juliana McLachlan Gardiner to Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia
    1845
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents News of acquaintances; mentions the "superior advantages" of the North. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 10 id91492
    Alexander Gardiner to Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia
    1845
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Political references. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 10 id91493
    Juliana McLachlan Gardiner to Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia
    1845
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Much news of family friends. 3 pp. TCy of ALS. Including TCy of ALS, from Margaret Gardiner to Julia Gardiner Tyler, sends part of a recipe. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 10 id91494
    Julia Gardine Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Mrs. Robert Tyler [Priscilla Cooper Tyler]
    circa 1845
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Conveys her deepest and sincerest sympathy at the tragic loss of her daughter, Mary Fairlee Tyler; sends her prayers and consolations.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 10 id91495
    Margaret Gardiner to Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia
    circa 1845
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents "Do you know, Juluia, I like 'Sherwood' alone much the best -- 'Forest' seems associated with everything that [is] wild & uncultivated and remote." 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 10 id91496
    Margaret Gardiner to Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia
    circa 1845
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Is pleased to have received certain music; mentions recent purchases. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 10 id91497
    Juliana McLachlan Gardiner to Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia
    1845
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents News of social activities and acquaintances; feels that "President Polk is in no way friendly to the Tyler Party,"; mentions a bedroom furniture suite for sale. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 10 id91498
    [Julia Gardiner Tyler?] to [Juliana McLachlan Gardiner?]
    circa 1845
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Inquires as to whether or not she has heard the "Julia Waltzes" composed and dedicated fo her [JGT]; hopes that David Gardiner will be able to find a rich girl to marry; mentions Robert's Tyler depression and the ill health of his daughter. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

• Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 1 id91499
  Julia Gardiner Tyler
  1846
  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 1 id91504
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest,' Charles City County  , Virginia, to Mary [L.H. Gardiner], Shelter Island, Long Island, New York
    1846 January 1
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Reminisces about the past winter they spent in Washington together; reveals the pain she felt at her father's death' discusses news she has received of new York; describes the holiday visitors and festivities; discusses a silver pitcher "presented by the Ladies of Brasonia [?] County  , Texas as a tribute to the ex-President Tyler," 4 pp. Pst of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 1 id91505
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1846 January 13
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Tells of a visit by Capt. Laughton and portrait of Alic Tyler he finished while there; enclosed a letter from Miss Ritchie of "Brandon". 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 1 id91507
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Margaret Gardiner
    1846 January 15
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Discusses david's Gardiner dancing ability; describes clothing; mentions some confusion in a newspaper article; has received as a gift a new hunting dog; expresses a desire to be sent some novels. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 1 id91509
    Margaret Gardiner, New York City, New York, to [?]
    1846 January 23
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Describes the winter scene of all the sleighs in the streets; news of acquaintances. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 1 id91512
    Juliana McLachlan Gardiner to Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia
    1846 January 25
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Discusses the current first Lady, Mrs. Polk, and her etiquette; has sent the requested cookbooks and novels which she feels "are light trash" and "shallow & unprofitable reading so far as mental improvement is concerned". 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 1 id91517
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest,' Charles City County  , Virginia, to Margaret Gardiner
    1846 January 29
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Demanded the return of a handkercheif from the President which was intended for her; describes social calls made. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 1 id91519
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1846 February 3
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Acknowledges the receipt of several books from David Gardiner; mentions a visit to Washington, D.C. by several friends; and tells of a gift of persimmons from the President Tyler. including TCy of ALD to Margaret Gardiner, from Julia Gardiner Tyler, concerning racoon hunting. 1 p.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 1 id91520
    [Margaret Gardiner?] to [Julia Gardiner Tyler?]
    1846 February 4
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents News of friends and social calls; discusses clothing; mentions a visit to the circus. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 1 id91523
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to [?]
    1846 February 5
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Encloses an account of a party given by Mr. [James] Buchanan; mentions the sale of a near-by estate; Mrs. Semple's plans of goiing to Marsailles have been cancelled. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 1 id91725
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, Swinyards, Virginia [?], to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, Castleton, North Shore, Staten Island, New York
    1846 February 9
    Scope and Contents

    Remarks on the difference in climate of the North and South; mentions a purchase to be made. 1 p. TCy of ALS. Incomplete. Including extract of another incomplete letter, undated. 1 p.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 1 id91726
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Mrs. David Gardiner Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, 43 La Fayette Place [sic], New York City, New York
    1846 February 10
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Remarks on the devotion shown to the housekeeper by the farm animals; reports on the well-being of the greyhound; mentions the festivities of a local wedding. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 1 id91727
    Mary [Gardiner Horsford?], "The Abby Manor," New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler
    1846 February 12
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Mentions some good reading; inquires about the weather in the South; relays an invitation for a visit by her father to her [JGT]. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 1 id91728
    Alexander Gardiner, Washington, D.C., to Margaret Gardiner
    1846 February 14
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Describes a splendid ball and other social engagements. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 1 id91729
    Juliana McLachlan Gardiner to Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia
    1846 February 21
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Relays the subject of that morning's church sermon. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 1 id91730
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1846 February 24
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents News of social calls.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 1 id91731
    Juliana McLachlan Gardiner to [Julia Gardiner Tyler?]
    1846 February 25
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Inquires about the President's Tyler opinion on the statements made by Mr. C[alhoun?] regarding the annexation of Texas. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 1 id91732
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Margaret Gardiner
    1846 February 26
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents The President Tyler anticipates a "tide of prosperity" if peace continues; news about acquaintances. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 1 id91733
    Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, New York City, New York, to [Julia Gardiner Tyler?]
    1846 February 27
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Was taken by an extremely attractive young man, Mr. B., with "a fine set of teeth" and "a superabundance of glossy, luxuriant hair"; social news; mentions some political aspects of the Texas annxation. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 1 id91734
    Handwritten Valentine
    1846 February
    Scope and Contents

    40 lines long, signed "Ariel." 1 p.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 1 id91735
    Juliana McLachlan Gardiner to Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia
    ante 1846 March 3
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Discusses the purchase and the poor quality of a portrait of her [JGT]. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 1 id91736
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest, Charles City County  , to Alexander Gardiner
    1846 March 3
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Worries that her last letter has missed them; discusses an unseasonable snow storm; discusses money owed; reports that one of her birds has died. 4 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 1 id91737
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1846 March 3
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Mentions a surprise snow; has found a new companion for her canary; discusses whether or not a certain handsome, young man, Mr. B., has adequate fortunes to go with his good looks. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 1 id91738
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1846 March 3
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Discusses her dinner guest for the following evening, including Mr. & Mrs. William Harrison; expresses her concern for a certain portrait; inquires as to whether or not the President's Tyler birthday was celebrated. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 1 id91739
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Margaret Gardiner
    1846 March 5
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents The President Tyler suggested that they go for a sleigh ride by attaching a canoe to the carriage horses, only to be turned down by her; tells of a visit by neighbors who arrived in a canoe pulled by carriage horses. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 1 id91740
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to "Meggy," Margaret Gardiner
    1846 March 10
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Discusses her [MG] intentions and prospects concerning Mr. B.; appreciated the valentines; discusses summer plans. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 1 id91741
    Juliana McLachlan Gardiner to Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia
    1846 March 15
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Would like her to spend the summer in Easthampton, New York, instead of in the South; speculates as to what is to come about between Margaret Gardiner and Mr. B.; is pleased that the housekeeper is efficient. 1 p. TCy of ALS. Incomplete. Including TCy of ANS from M[argaret Gardiner] to Julia Gardiner Tyler, 16 March, 1846, concerning a certain valentine. 1 p.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 1 id91742
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Margaret Gardiner
    1846 March 19
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Discusses Mr. B's financial situation. 1 p. TCy of ALS. Incomplete.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 1 id91743
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1846 March 24
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents News of visitors to "Sherwood Forest". 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 1 id91744
    Margaret Gardiner, L a Fayette Place [sic], New York, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia
    circa 1846 March 27
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Questions the work of [President] Polk. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 1 id91745
    Juliana Gardiner, New York, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia
    1846 March 28
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Mentions meeting acquaintances whilst out for a walk. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 1 id91746
    Alexander Gardiner, New York, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia
    1846 March 29
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Mentions task performed for the President Tyler; discusses the Oregon situation; David Gardiner is in Easthampton, New York setting out trees. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 1 id91747
    Juliana McLachlan Gardiner to Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia
    1846 March 29
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Feels a "warlike" atmosphere. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 1 id91748
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to "Sister," Margaret Gardiner
    1846 April 2
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Describes her latest dinner party in great detail mentioning the food service and the attire of her guests. "[t]here was not a single failure in the cooking, and my ice cream preserved its form entirely," mentions that the President received some "flattering resolutions" from the Texas Senate, discusses the purchase of her spring wardrobe. TCy of ALS. 1 pp. Including handwritten menu for the dinner party which consisted of foods such as boiled rich fish, preserved salmon and lobster, a pound of beef, boiled turkey and egg sauce, boiled tongue, chicken salad, and a variety of vegetables for the first course. The desserts included suet pudding and wine sauce, sponge cake "ornamented with a bunch of hyacinths," ice cream, and blancmange. The wines included sparkling hock, 2 kinds of Madeira, sherry, and port.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 1 id91749
    [Margaret Gardiner?], La Fayette Place [sic], New York, New York, to [Julia Gardiner Tyler], "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia
    1846 April 2
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Social news. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 1 id91750
    Julia Gardiner Tyler. "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1846 April 7
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Plans to cancel a visit to The Harrison's because of the weather; discusses her mother's upcoming visit to "Sherwood Forest"; discusses clothing and a seamstress. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 1 id91751
    Margaret Gardiner, New York City, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia
    1846 April 11
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Discusses the situation on Wall Street. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 1 id91752
    Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, New York, N.U., to Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia
    1846 April 12
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Mentions changes in new York; discusses the attacks on Daniel Webster regarding the Asburton Treaty. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 1 id91753
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," (Charles City County  , Virginia), to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1846 April 14
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Discusses an inscription; assures them that a revelation about the Tyler Administration is a "l-i-e"; discusses clothing. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 1 id91754
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest,' Charles City County  , Virginia, to Margaret Gardiner
    1846 April 16
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Discusses the injustice to John Tyler "coming from Capitol Hill"; mentions shrubbery' feels David Gardiner should pursue Miss Wright because she is an only child of rich parents and would certainly be accompanied by at elast $100,000 when married. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 1 id91755
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest", Charles City County  , Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1846 April 22
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Social news; refers to the current controversy concerning Tyler's Administration. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 1 id91756
    [?], New York City, New York, to [Julia Gardiner Tyler?]
    1846 May 1
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents News of an engagement. 1 p. TCy of AL.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 1 id91757
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Margaret Gardiner
    ante 1846 July
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Marks letter as "Private"; gives an interpretation of "Mama's" dream; discusses her pregnancy; describes a quilt she would like made as a gift; discusses the purchase of clothing for herself and her expected baby, asks to have flower seeds sent. 4 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 1 id91758
    Julia Gardiner Tyler to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    ante 1846 July
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Discusses clothing for herself and the "anticipated"; looks forward to her visit. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 1 id91759
    David L. Gardiner, New York, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler
    1846 August 13
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Relays news from new Port and summer activities; looks forward to seeing Davy [David Gardiner Tyler] again. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 1 id91760
    Margaret Gardiner to Julia Gardiner Tyler
    circa 1846 August 16
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Details an odd bet; anticipates her visit to Easthampton. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 1 id91761
    Juliana McLachlan Gardiner to Julia Gardiner Tyler, Easthampton, New York
    1846 August 16
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Feels that her home in New York is a "perfect babel" due to the great number of visitors; the attitude there is "every man for himself". 1 p. TCy of ALS. On the same sheet as the preceding item.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 1 id91763
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, Easthampton, Long Island, New York, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1846 August 17
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Tells of the return of the President Tyler in the middle of the night from a trip North; wishes that she could be in New Port "to see the manoeuvres of the clique" there. 1 p. TCy of ALS. Incomplete.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 1 id91764
    Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, New port, [R.I.?] to Julia Gardiner Tyler, Easthampton, New York
    1846 August 20/21
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Describes a ball in great detail. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 1 id91765
    Margaret Gardiner, La Fayette Place [sic], New York, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler
    1846 August 21
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Social news; Alexander Gardiner, herself, and their mother have all come down with the flu; feels that war with Mexico is inevitable. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 1 id91766
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, Easthampton, Long Island, New York, to Margaret Gardiner
    1846 August 21
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Wishes details about the ball in New Port; has not fully recovered yet from having the baby; news of Alice Tyler. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 1 id91767
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, Easthampton, Long Island, New York, to Alexander Gardiner
    1846 August 26
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Has given up the idea of traveling to New Port; discusses the ball held in New port; describes a mishap while out on a drive. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 1 id91768
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest,"Charles City County  , Virginia, to [Mary L.H. Gardiner?]
    1846 October 21
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Discusses Col. William Short; describes the weather; discusses a letter from Margaret Gardiner which was interceptd and almost printed; discusses books and poetry. 4 pp. Pst of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 1 id91769
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Margaret Gardiner
    1846 October 24
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Describes the President's and her return trip to "Sherwood Forest"; gives an account of a young boy who died and "came back to life" on the plantation. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 1 id91770
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Margaret Gardiner
    1846 October 29
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Updates the baby's [DGT] condition; mentions gifts from the neighbots. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 1 id91771
    Alexander Gardiner, New York, New York, to Julaian [(sic) Julia] Gardiner Tyler
    1846 October 29
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Has purchased a crib for the baby [DGT]; inquires as to the opinion of the President Tyler regarding a purchase of 100,000 acres of land in Tazewell [Co.] at a price of two cents an acre. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 1 id91772
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Margaret Gardiner
    1846 November 3
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Mentions an invitiation in Norwich; feels that the baby [DGT] resembles Napoleon. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 1 id91773
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Mary Gardiner, "The Abby Manor," Shelter Island, Suffolk County  , New York
    1846 November 12
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Discusses settling back into her home after a five month absense; describes an earlier visit to New York, New York; describes a trip to the "Fair" at Castle Garden; describes her attempts to have the baby's daguerreotype taken while in New York; discusses expected visitors including Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tyler; Mr. Boulwar, Mr. and Mrs. Webster; especially looks forward to the visit of mary and her faimily, discusses her "sweet babe." 4 pp. Pst of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 1 id91774
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest,' Charles City County  , Virginia, to Margaret Gardiner
    1846 November 12
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Expects a visit from the former Charge to Naples, Mr. Boulware; feels the death of two sons of Mr. & Mrs. William Harrison to be a tragic loss. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 1 id91775
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest,' Charles City County  , Virginia, to "Brother"
    1846 November 12
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Mentions some early election returns concernign possible presidential candidates; feels strongly that Alice Tyler serious search for a husband so that she does not become "an old maid". 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 1 id92093
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest,' Charles City County  , Virginia, to Margaret Gardiner
    1846 November 19
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Retells an anecdote told by Mr. Boulware; discusses her company at "Sherwood Forest," 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 1 id92094
    Alexander Gardiner, New York, New York, to [Julia Gardiner Tyler?]
    1846 November 24
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Sends some requested maps; mentions several political meetings. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 1 id92095
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," (Charles City County  , Virginia), to Alexander Gardiner, Esquire, New York, New York
    1846 November 26
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Discusses the disposition of coal mines owned by the President Tyler. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 1 id92096
    Alexander Gardiner, New York, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler
    1846 November 28
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Discusses the coal mines in Kentucky and possible plans to view them. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 1 id92097
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Alexander Gardiner
    1846 December 2
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents News of friends; enjoys the indian summer in December; hints that he might give the President Tyler a gift of a violin; news of the baby's [David Gardiner Tyler] good health. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 1 id92098
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Margaret Gardiner
    1846 December 9
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Is enjoying the "warm & balmy" winter weather; mentions social calls and a dinner party; inquires about some mutual acquaintances. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 1 id92099
    Margaret Gardiner, New York City, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler
    circa 1846 December
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Envies the weather in the South; describes in great detail a dinner party and the guests in attendance. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 1 id92100
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1846 December 10
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Intends the first word taught to the baby [David Gardiner Tyler] to be "grandmama"; she "would be amused to see what an excellent nurse the President Tyler has become" for the baby [David Gardiner Tyler]. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 1 id92101
    Margaret Gardiner, New York City, New York, to [?]
    1846 December 12
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Has decided upon an extremely handsome carriage to be bought. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 1 id92102
    Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, New York, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia
    1846 December 18
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Anticipates an enjoyable winter. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 1 id92103
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Margaret Gardiner
    1846 December 22
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Describes teh activities of the baby [David Gardiner Tyler]; reports that their food stores have fall prey to a theif. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 1 id92104
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1846 December 28
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Reports on the development of the baby [David Gardiner Tyler]; was paid an unexpected visit by her step-daughter Mrs. [Elizabeth Tyler] Waller; mentions a fox hunt attended by the President Tyler; hopes that she will visit "Sherwood Forest" soon. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 1 id92105
    Margaret Gardiner to Julia Gardiner Tyler
    1846
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Mentions acquaintances. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 1 id92106
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1846
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Mentions a poem written "on the birth of David Gardiner Tyler"; describes a gift from the baby's sister Mary [Tyler Jones]; inquires as to the whereabouts of gifts for the baby [David Gardiner Tyler] from David & Alexander Gardiner; mentions acquaintances. 1 p. TCy of ALS. Incomplete. first page missing.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 1 id92107
    Juliana McLachlan Gardiner to [Julia Gardiner Tyler?]
    circa 1846
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Tells of Alexander Gardiner's illnesses; misses her and longs for a visit. 1 p. TCy of ALS. Including TCy of ALS from Margaret Gardiner to Julia Gardiner Tyler, regarding a gentleman caller. 1 p.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 1 id92108
    Juliana McLachlan Gardiner to President John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City Court house, Virginia
    circa 1846
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Recommends "rhubarb & magnesia" to prevent illness; longs to see the aby. 1 p. TCy of ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 1 id92109
    [?], New York City, New York, to [?]
    circa 1846
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Mentions social calls. 1 p. TCy of ALS. Incomplete.

• Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 2 id91500
  Julia Gardiner Tyler
  1847-1848
  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 2 id92110
    Alexander Gardiner, New york, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia
    1847 January 2
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Lists the New Year's social calls made; tells of a loss of an acquaintance's plantation house to fire; mentions an evening at the opera. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 2 id92111
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Margaret Gardiner, La Fayette Place [sic], New York, New York
    1847 January 7
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Feels that her brother [David Gardiner] is "the stingiest fellow for not having sent the baby [David Gardiner Tyler] a "handsome coral and bells" and feels that he "does not deserve to have a newphew"; mentions a wedding. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 2 id92112
    Margaret Gardiner, New York City, New York, to [Julia Gardiner Tyler?]
    1847 January 9
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Believes that their cousin, Mary Gardiner, will marry Eben N. Horsford; discusses clothing. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 2 id92113
    Margaret Gardiner to [?]
    1847 January 11
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Mentions all the sleighs out in a snow storm. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 2 id93094
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1846 January 12 [sic 1847]
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents News of the baby [David Gardiner Tyler]; social news; has heard of an article entitled "The Secret History of the Administration of John Tyler" in a new paper called The Sunday Pocupine; inquires of summer visiting plans. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 2 id93095
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to 'Brother"
    1847 January 20
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Discusses books read; notes that the slaves say "young massa's [David Gardiner Tyler] a buster!"; inquires about investments. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 2 id93096
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1847 January 22
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Discusses the beaux of Margaret Gardiner and Phoebe Gardiner; regrets th sale of their home at La Fayette Place [sic], New York, New York; mentions a comparison of Presidents Tyler's and Polk's administrations. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 2 id93098
    Margaret Gardiner, New York City, New York, to [Julia Gardiner Tyler?]
    1847 January 26
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Social news; discusses several paintings viewed. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 2 id93099
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1847 January 18
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Suggests that Margaret Gardiner wash her face with buttermilk; mentions the suicide of the son of an acquaintance. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 2 id93100
    Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, New York, New York, to [Julia Gardiner Tyler?]
    1847 January 30
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Social news. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 2 id93102
    Margaret Gardiner, New York City, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, ["Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Va.]
    1847 February 12
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Social news, mentions an evening at the opera. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 2 id93103
    Margaret Gardiner, New York City, New York, to [Julia Gardiner Tyler?]
    circa 1847 February 13
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Mentions social visits; D[avid Gardiner] expects her [MG] to select a valentine for him. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 2 id93104
    [?], New York City, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler
    1847 February 19
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Hopes that the packages of dresses and socks have arrived and fit "the boy" [David Gardiner Typer]; describes calls made upon friends in New York; discusses various private concerts; describes a painting purchased for JGT; discusses various purchases including shoes from Middletons and armlets from Tenneys. 7 pp. AL. Including receipt, 8 June, [18]46 for one pair of gold armlets at $4.50 purchased from R. Tenney, 1 p. D. Also including bill, 17 February 1847, for shoes purchased from C. Middleton, New York, New York at $10.50. 1 p. ADS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 2 id93105
    Juliana McLachlan Gardiner to Julia Gardiner Tyler
    1847 March 23
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Recommends that she see "Tom Thumb". 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 2 id93106
    Margaret Gardiner, La Fayette Place [sic], New York, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia
    1847 March 27
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Received flowers from a secret admirre, possibly Mr. Beeckman; list the beaux which called for her; news of acquaintances. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 2 id93108
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," [Charles City County  ], Virginia, to [Juliana McLachlan] Gardiner, La Fayette Place [sic], New York, New York
    1847 April 13
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Describes in detail a wedding held at "Weyanoke," Charles City County  , Virginia; mentions an amusing incident involving a broken carriage wheel; social news. 3 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 2 id93109
    [Margaret Gardiner?], New York City, New York, to [Julia Gardiner Tyler?]
    1847 April 20
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Social news. 1 p. TCy of ALS. Incomplete.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 2 id93110
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," (Charles City County  , Virginia), to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1847 April 20
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Has come across a possible mutual acquaintance in Richmond; discusses clothing. 1 p. TCy of ALS. Incomplete.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 2 id93112
    [Margaret Gardiner?], New York City, New York, to [Julia Gardiner Tyler?]
    1847 May 1
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Mentions calls upon her by her beaux. 1 p. TCy of ALS. Incomplete.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 2 id93113
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1847 May 4
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Was pleased to have met Dr. Minge and his family. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 2 id93114
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," (Charles City County  , Virginia), to Margaret Gardiner
    1847 May 6
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Wishes that her [MG] "beau were next to the richest man in New York"; discusses the crops for the plantation; feels that the taking of Vera Crux [Mexico] was glorious for the army but "terrible for the poor women and children". 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 2 id93115
    Juliana McLachlan Gardiner to Julia Gardiner Tyler
    1847 May 13
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Mentions social calls; fashion news. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 2 id93116
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1847 May 25
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Felt disappointed by not receiving any mail; finds the Harrisons' of "Lower Brandon" collection of fine paintings enviable; news of social calls; is about to lose her housekeeper, Catherine Wing, due to the fact that her husband has come to take her with him. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 2 id93117
    Juliana McLachlan Gardiner to Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia
    1847 May 25
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Passed an enjoyable evening of music with friends; complains of the high price of food and fears a "famine". 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 2 id93118
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Margaret Gardiner
    1847 May 27
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Reports that the President Tyler is showing some interesting in a work, Dombey and Sons, by Charles Dickens; has being spring cleaning. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 2 id93119
    Margaret Gardiner, La Fayette Place [sic], New York, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia
    1847 May 29
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Social news.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 2 id93120
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1847 June 1
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Details a visit by two Northern gentlemen farmes, Mr. Hugh Tyler and Mr. miller, to view the plantation. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 2 id93121
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest,' Charles City County  , Virginia, to "Brother"
    1847 June 1
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Hopes his health is improving from his illness; asks his opinion on several office appointments. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 2 id93122
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Margaret Gardiner
    1847 June 3
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Describes a dinner party at "Upper Brandon," [Prince George   County  , Va]; has accepted an invitation at "Lower Brandon," [Prince George   County  , Va] for the following evening. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 2 id93123
    Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, New York, New York, to [Julia Gardiner Tyler?]
    1847 June 8
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Is pleased to hear of her [JGT] good health; read a letter from John Tyler in the Herald and felt that it was excellent; social news. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 2 id93125
    Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, New York, New York, to [Julia Gardiner Tyler?]
    1847 June 15
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Plans to leave for Easthampton; fears for Alex[ander Gardiner's] health. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 2 id93126
    [?], New York City, New York, to [?]
    ante 1847 June 19
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Was astonished to hear of John [Tyler, Jr's?] resignation; speculates as whether Mr. [William H.] Polk [Charg d'Affair to naples, brother of President James K. Polk] is returning to Americal to marry. 1p. TCy of ALS. incomplete.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 2 id93130
    Margaret Gardiner, Easthampton, Long Island, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia
    1847 June 19
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Tells of their trip to Easthampton, New York; perceives that [William H.] Polk has arrived in America; considers that the two administrations [Tyler and Polk] will be united by Polk's marriage. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 2 id93132
    Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, Easthampton, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia
    1847 June, 24
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Hopes for a visit to the north soon; speculates as to the details of a society wedding. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 2 id93134
    Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, Easthampton, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest, Charles City County  , Virginia
    1847 June 26
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Feels that she needs to travel North to "escape sickness,"; perceives taht the President [Polk] is in New York in anticipation of is brother's [William H. Polk] wedding. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 2 id93135
    Alexander Gardiner to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1847 June 30
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Has observed the announcement of [William H.] Polk's wedding to Miss Corse; questions his financial situation. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 2 id93136
    Margaret Gardiner, East Hampton, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia
    1847 July 2
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Expects that she has read the announcement of William H. Polk's wedding. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 2 id93137
    Alexander Gardiner to "Sister"
    1847 July 5
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Directs that [mail/] by direct to him as "Clerk of the U.S. Circut Court, New York City". 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 2 id93139
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Julia McLachlan Gardiner
    1847 June 6
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Feels that it would be "very cruel" to leave the President Tyler and travel north without him; mentions the development of the baby [David Gardiner Tyler]; social news; has seen the annoucement of Mr. Polk's marriage and notes that his new wife has paid off $30,000 of his debts; inquires whose father attempted to bribe the Governor of New Jersey with $30,000. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 2 id93140
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1847 July 13
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Reports that the baby [David Gardiner Tyler] has started to walk; mentions the birth of a daughter to Mrs. [Elizabeth Tyler] Waller; the President Tyler is responding in reference to a certain scandal; mentions a social call. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 2 id93141
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, 'Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1847 October 18
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Reports on the President's and her trip back to "Sherwood Forest,"; inquires as if she has found a new houskeeper for the plantation and would prefer a French woman. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 2 id93142
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," (Charles City County  , Virginia), to Margaret Gardiner, La Fayette Place [sic], New York, New York
    1847 October 21
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Reports that the "Gardie" [David Gardiner Tyler] now dances and "spits,"; wishes that her family were with her at 'Sherwood Forest,"; was told Alice Tyler "was a goose" if she had rejected. Mr. O'Hara's proposal of marriage. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 2 id93144
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1847 November 18
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Is extremely pleased with her new housekeeper, Catherine; feels that the new domestic is far superior to her previous one [Catherine Wing]. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 2 id93145
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Alexander Gardiner
    1847 November 18
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Speculates as to his whereabouts; feels very lonely; is now displeased with her housekeeper [Mrs. Dillon?]. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 2 id93147
    Phoebe Gardiner, "The Abbey Manor," to [Julia Gardiner Tyler?]
    1847 November 22
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Discusses [Eben N.] Horsford. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 2 id93148
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," (Charles City County  , Virginia), to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1847 December 2
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Plans to attend a dinner given by Mr. Henry L. Jones [husband of Mary Tyler Jones]; discusses Virginia etiquette; hopes that her commisions are attended to. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 2 id93150
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," (Charles City County  , Virginia), to Margaret Gardiner
    1847 December 8
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Believes it would be a good idea that she [MG] go to St. Croix; social news and gossip. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 2 id93151
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," (Charles City County  , Virginia), to Margaret Gardiner
    1847 December 15
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Will make arrangement to leave for "the wedding" after Christmas; expects a great deal of company at Christmas. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 2 id93152
    Juliana McLachlan Gardiner to Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia
    circa 1847
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Social news. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 2 id93153
    [?] to Julia Gardiner Tyler
    circa 1847
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Discusses Margaret's beaux. 1 p. TCy of ALS. Incomplete.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 2 id93154
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," (Charles City County  , Virginia), to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1848 January 27
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Notes that "Gardie's" [David Gardiner Tyler] vocabulary is limited to "Pa-pa & Mun-mum-ma"; reports that margaret Gardiner and Gildbert Beeckman had two "blow-outs"; hopes that her [JGT] portrait is hung properly so that many people may admire it. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 2 id93155
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Julia McLachlan Gardiner
    1848 February 8
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Notes that the President Tyler has given Mr. Beeckman letters of introduction to Calhoun, Buchanan, and others. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 2 id93156
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," (Charles City County  , Virginia), to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1848 February 10
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Details the romance [or lack thereof] between Mr. O'Hara and Alice Tyler. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 2 id93157
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County   Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1848 February 21
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Reports on Margaret's Gardiner trip to Washington, [D.C.]; describes toys desired for "Gardie" [David Gardiner Tyler]; mentions social callers. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 2 id93158
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," (Charles City County  , Virginia) to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1848 February 24
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Complains of being sick and describes the various remedies she has used; reports that Mr. Healy [?] "the artiste" has asked to paint the "President's portrait for His Majesty Louis Phillipe who requested it for his gallery at Versailles"; she [JGT] suggests that she might have her own portrait painted and presented to the Queen; recommends woolen shirts as a present for "Gardie," [David Gardiner Tyler] and little socks for the baby; asks that M[argaret] make cambric shirts; also asks for fabric, sugar molasses, and cast of hats from D[avid Gardiner] and A[lexander Gardiner]. 4 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 2 id93159
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," (Charles City County  , Virginia), to Margaret Gardiner
    1848 February 29
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Inquires as to the use of chloroform in childbirth; mentions a number of deaths which resulted from a fox hunt. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 2 id93160
    Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Mrs. John H. Margaret Gardiner Beeckman, La Fayette Place [sic], New York, New York
    circa 1848 March 2
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Tells of her arrival in the city; mentions the agitation caused by the arrival of the remains of President [John Quincy] Adams. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 2 id93161
    Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, "Sherwood Forest," (Charles City County  , Virginia), to [Margaret Gardiner?]
    1848 April 6
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Discusses in great detail servants and their duties; was extremely pleased to find a ten dollar gold piece; has sent some dahlias. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 2 id93162
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1848 April 24
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Hopes that Margaret Gardiner's health improves; feels that she is improving after the birth of the baby [John Alexander Tyler]; mentions the beautiful flowers that the President Tyler brings to her. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 2 id93163
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Alexander Gardiner
    1848 May 1
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Requests that he purchase a small wagon for her, using her money due to some financial hardship at "Sherwood Forest,"; is deeply concerned with Margaret Gardiner's health; reports taht the baby [John Alexander Tyler] is doing well and that "his eyes shine like diamonds"; believes Alice Tyler to be foolish in regards to Mr. O'Hara. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 2 id93164
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, La Fayette Place [sic], New York, New York
    1848 May 1
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Asks that the President's Tyler request for her [JGT] portrait be disregarded; describes in detail social calls; remarks that her new baby [John Alexander Tyler] "looks as if he had been in this world a great many times before and was only renewing his acquaintance with things." 1 p. TCy of ALS. Incomplete, first page missing.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 2 id93165
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," (Charles City County  , Virginia), to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1848 May 8
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Reports upon the state of her childre; feels that Alice Tyler will repent having sent Mr. O'Hara away lamenting most bitterly that such devotion as his "will not be met with a second time". 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 2 id93166
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1848 May 22
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Is pleased to be receiving a wagon for use on the plantation; anticipates a great deal of company next month. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 2 id93167
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Margaret Gardiner
    1848 May
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Mentions social calls; will have the baby christened John Alexandre, but he will be called simply Alexander. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 2 id93168
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1848 June 11
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Reports on how "Gardie" [David Gardiner Tyler] enjoys his little carriage. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 2 id93169
    Samuel Smith Gardiner, Shelter Island, Long Island, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, Sherwood Forest, Charles City County  , Virginia
    1848 June 15
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Explains why he has been unable to visit "Sherwood Forest"; discusses some pieces by Annie Grey which are to appear in the Colombian; discusses his daughter Phoeve's acrivities' reports that he has also received a letter from her husband John Tyler. 2 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 2 id93170
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1848 July 11
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Mentions a trip to the College of William and Mary by the President Tyler; reports on the baby [John Alexander Tyler]. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 2 id93171
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, New York, New York, to Mary Gardiner Horsford
    1848 September 30
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Sends congratulations on the birth of a daughter; inquires about the use of chloroform; plans to remain in New York until Margaret Gardiner Beeckman has had her baby; reports that "Gardie," [David Gardiner Tyler] has been ill; describes her second child, John Alexander Tyler; invites her cousin to visit "Sherwood Forest" s that they can "form a Tableaux of our little ones, your little girl the admired object of my two little boys". 4 pp. Pst of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 2 id93172
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," (Charles City County  , Virginia), to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1848 November
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents The President Tyler had traveled to Richmond, Virginia to obtain winter supplies; tells of a pleasant journey down from New York, New York to "Sherwood Forest,"; mentions the diamond ring Mr. O'Hara bought for Alice Tyler; mentions a friendly letter from [John C.] Calhoun to the President Tyler. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 2 id93173
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," (Charles City County  , Virginia), to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1848 November 24
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Reports her opinions of friends, family, and servants on the portrait of her [JGT]. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 2 id93174
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1848 December 1
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Describes the activities of the house guests at "Sherwood Forest"; feels that Alice Tyler is "such a flirt"; inquires as to a possible job for Tazewell because he is "idling away his time at home". 1 p. TCy of ALS. Incomplete.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 2 id93175
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1848 December 15
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Discusses virtues of Virginia Cooper; reports that the President Tyler is recovering from his illness; notes the President's Tyler feelings on gold finds in California.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 2 id93176
    Margaret Gardiner Beeckman, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, Castleton, North Shore, Staten Island, New York
    1848 December 25
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Mentions holiday social coalls. 1 p. TCy of ALS. Including TCy of ALS from Julia Gardiner Tyler, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, sending Christmas greetings. 1 p. On the same page as previous item.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 2 id93177
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," (Charles City County  , Virginia), to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1848 December
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Mentions a hunting trip by the President Tyler and David Gardiner; discusses social calls. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 2 id93178
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," (Charles City County  , Virginia), to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1848 December
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Social calls; sends a lists of requests. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 2 id93179
    Julia Gardiner Tyler to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1848
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Social news. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 2 id93180
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, Sherwood Forest, Charles City County  , Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, New York, New York
    1848
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Mentions the coming of winter weather; requests some syrup for buckwheat pancakes. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

• Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 3 id91501
  Papers of Julia Gardiner Tyler
  1849-1851
  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 3 id93181
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Alexander Gardiner
    1849 January 2
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Mentions an invitation for the President Tyler to visit "Wickland" in Kentucky; the President Tyler has doubts about [John] Beeckman's venture in California. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 3 id93182
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Margaret Gardiner Beeckman
    1849 January 24
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Notes that the President's Tyler appreciation of the gift of a violin. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 3 id93183
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Alexander Gardiner
    1849 January 26
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Feels that the President Tyler is very supportive of David Gardiner. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 3 id93184
    Margaret Gardiner Beeckman, New York, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler
    1849 January 31
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Mentions having gone to see some "Aztec children"; inquires as to the President's opinion on the "Kossuth question"; tells several jokes. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 3 id93185
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Mary Gardiner Horsford
    1849 February 25
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Expresses desire to see Mary and her family; warns Mary "not to place your affections so strongly upon it [her baby] that you would feel hearbroken at its loss"; describes the sudden death of a neighbor's infant; describes Margaret Gardiner Beeckman's baby, Henry Beeckman; describes Margaret's encouragemnt of her husband's enterprise in California and their fears on the subject; discusses family members; describes her own two children. 4 pp. Pst. of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 3 id93186
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Margaret Gardiner Beeeckman
    1849 March 2
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Describes "Gardie's [David Gardiner Tyler] behavior at church; mentions a discourse delivered by a Virginia agent of the Bible Society who found seven families in Charles City County   without a Bible in their homes. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 3 id93187
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, Richmond, Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1849 March 18
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Plans to remain in Richmond, Virginia, to fa week; mentions acquaintances. 2 pp. TCy of ALS. Incomplete.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 3 id93188
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia
    circa 1849 March 29
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Poem entitled "A Birthday Song." 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 3 id93189
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1849 March 29
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Discusses David's Gardiner activities in the West; describes a dinner party; reminds her that the twenty-ninth is the President's Tyler birthday; wants to hold off [john Alexander Tyler]'s baptism until Alexander Gardiner can be in attendance. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 3 id93190
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Alexander Gardiner
    1849 April 2
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Received a letter from Dan[ie]l Webster to the President Tyler giving him his regards; mentions complaints received by the President Tyler about John [Tyler Jr.] and his drunkenness; reports on the well-being of her children. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 3 id93191
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1849 April 2
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Discusses family and friends. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 3 id93192
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1849 April 3
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Discusses David Gardiner and [John] Beeckman's activities in California; mentions acquaintances; notes the crops on the plantation. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 3 id93193
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Margaret Gardiner Beeckman
    1849 April 4
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Sends regards to her nephew [Henry Beeckman]. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 3 id93194
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, 'Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1849 April 13
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Has received the "thrilling news of Mr. B[eeckman?]" 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 3 id93195
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, 'Sherwood Forest, " Charles City County  , Virginia, to Alexander Gardiner Esq., Clerk of the United States Circuit Court, New York City, New York
    1849 April 27
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Wishes that a set of china be purchased for her; social news; inquires as to the possibility of a job for Tazwell Tyler. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 3 id93196
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Margaret Gardiner Beeckman
    1849 May 11
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Hopes that her [MGB] baby [Henry Beeckman] is in no danger of "taking the measles". 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 3 id93197
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to [Alexander Gardiner?]
    1849 May 18
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Mentions that the President Tyler thinks that the baby [John Alexander Tyler] is the finest in Virginia. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 3 id93198
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Margaret Gardiner Beeckman
    1849 May 25
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Has received and is now returning the "precious documents" sent to her; says the President Tyler has "no doubt that David Gardiner and [John] Beeckman will make a fortune speedily"; notes that Bishop Johns has accepted the Presidency of the College of William and Mary. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 3 id93199
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Mary Gardiner Horsford
    1849 May 28
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Describes some dresses she has received from Richmond and plans to send patterns for "the new sacks and cardinal capes"; compliments MGH on her choice of "Leila" for her daughter's name; describes "Mam Fanny...the superintendent of my nursery"; describes a visit to Richmond; discusses reports of the travels of David Gardiner and [John] Beeckman to California, inquires after various family members; discusses books read. 4 pp. Pst of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 3 id93200
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," (Charles City County  , Virginia), to Julia McLachlan Gardiner
    1849 June 6
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Reports that the President's Tyler "crop of wheat is the talk of Virginia". 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 3 id93201
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, 'Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Mary Gardiner Horsford, Cambridge, Massachusetts
    1849 July 25
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Describes various patterns and clothes; plans to go North for the summer unless hears of cholera. 3 pp. Pst of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 3 id93202
    Poem concerning a friendship turned to bitterness
    1849 September 26
    Scope and Contents

    Signed Sarah. 4 pp. AmsS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 3 id93203
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to "Brother"
    1849 October 17
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Has returned home ["Sherwood Forest"] and found everything in order' reports that the President Tyler has gone to Williamsburg to enroll Tazewell Tyler at the College of William and Mary; discusses horses; mentions that General Taylor was in Baltimore at the same time as she and the President Tyler. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 3 id93204
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1849 November 1
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Reports on "Gardie" [David Gardiner Tyler]; social news. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 3 id93205
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, Brooklyn, Long Island, New York
    1850 February 21
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Is pleased "over the safety of the Atlantic"; feels that a monument to [President Tyler?] would prove the patriotism of the Union committee. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 3 id93206
    Invitation to a Masonic Ball to be held at the Union Hotel, Richmond, Virginia
    1850 February 22
    Scope and Contents

    Including list of stewards. 1 p. PM.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 3 id93207
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1850 February 15
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Was shocked to hear of the fatal accident of Mr. John Beeckman and hopes that Margaret Gardiner Beeckman is handling her grief sufficiently; notes that the President Tyler is obliged to deliver an address to "the University". 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 3 id93208
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to "Brother"
    1850 June 19
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Remarks on the President Tyler's displeasure at being forgotten when gifts were sent down to "Sherwood Forest"; mentions social callsl reports on the health of the baby, Julia gardiner Tyler; mentions the sympathy expressed concerning the deaths of Mr. John B[eeckman] and Mrs. [Elizabeth Tyler] Waller. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 3 id93209
    President and Mrs John Tyler's regrets on being unable to attend Mrs. [?] Dickens' evening party
    1850 July 1
    Scope and Contents

    1 p. AN.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 3 id93210
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," (Charles City County  , Virginia), to Alexander Gardiner, New York, New York
    1850 December 13
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Feels that h is the "worst correspondent" in the world; hopes that he will find a "rich love match" soon; promises amusement if he were to visit during the Christmas holidays; mentions that the President Tyler is seeking a situation in California for their brother [David Gardiner]; hopes to find a French girl to attend to her children. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 3 id93211
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, Sherwood Forest, Charles City County  , Virginia, to Margaret Gardiner Beeckman
    circa 1850
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Requests that a book be sent to her; envies her for being in a big city. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 3 id93212
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," (Charles City County  , Virginia), to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, City of New York, New York
    1851 January 26
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Reports of the recovery of "little Julia" Julia Gardiner Tyler; is deeply concerned about the grave condition of Alexander [Gardiner[ and that the President Tyler shares this concern and is prepared to travel with him if his condition worsens; hopes that she attend to her own health as well. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 3 id93213
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," (Charles City County  , Virginia), to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1851 January 26
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Has received the news of the death of Alexander Gardiner; feels a great loss and is truly saddened by the death of her brother; hopes that she and Margaret Gardiner Beeckman will return to "Sherwood Forest"; feels that it might be to David Gardiner's benefit that he not be informed of his brother's death; discusses in detail the illness which brought about his death. 3 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 3 id93214
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," (Charles City County  , Virginia), to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, New York, New York
    1851 February 1
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Continues to feel the loss of Alexander Gardiner; anxiously awaits her and Margaret [Gardiner Beeckman]'s visit to "Sherwood Forest"; asks that Margaret Gardiner Beeckman make several purchases before arrivign at "Sherwood Forest". 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 3 id93215
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1851 February 14
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Has transcribed the business portion of the account of the death of Alexander Gardiner which describes the disposition of his estate; inquires as to the state of her late brother's financial situation; has inclosed several obituaries. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 3 id93216
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, Clinton Avenue, Brooklyn, Long Island, New York
    1851 February 26
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Requests that a variety of trees be sent to hre from New York; inquires to the plans of David Gardiner. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 3 id93217
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1851 February 28
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Requests that she and Margaret [Gardiner Beeckman] not impede the President Tyler in his efforts to dispose of the property in Kentucky held by Alexander Gardiner; also requests that she [JMG] turn over her share of Alexander Gardiner's estate to her [JGT] as that she has more need of it; hopes that she will not attempt to interfere with the profits from the Kentucky lands which are to go to her [JGT]; reports on the health of her children; adds a final note that a moral obligation is not as binding as a legal one in regards to the settlement of Alexander Gardiner's estate. 3 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 3 id93218
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Margaret Gardiner Beeckman
    1851 March 12
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Discusses the recovery of Mr. [James] Semple after his illness and shipwreck; feels that Mr. [William] Waller [husband of Elizabeth Tyler Waller] is an anxious and tender father since the loss of his wife. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 3 id93219
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," (Charles City County  , Virginia), to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1851 March 15
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Intends not to summer in E[ast] H[ampton], New York as she considers it the family burial place and would not be "under the influence of a constant gloom"; may consider spending the summer in Saratoga, New York 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 3 id93220
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Margaret Gardiner Beeckman
    1851 March 21
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Fears that Fanny [a house slave?] may have small pox. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 3 id93221
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, New York City, New York
    1851 March 24
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Society news concerning visiting royals. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 3 id93222
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Margaret Gardiner Beeckman
    1851 March 28
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Mentions a serpentine walk the President Tyler cut through the grove at "Sherwood Forest". 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 3 id93223
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1851 March 29
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Discusses improvements made to the gardsnes of "Sherwood Forest,"; reports on her children. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 3 id93224
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1851 April 9
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Has received the trees sent to her and the President Tyler; reports that her children are doing well; discusses the President Tyler's experimentation on the plantations crops. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 3 id93225
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Frest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1851 April 11
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Perceives that Mrs. [Corse] Polk [sister-in-law of the President] has died of consumption; feels that her [Mrs. Polk's] troubles and unhappiness are now over; expects the trees that she planted will flourish. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 3 id93226
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," (Charles City County  , Virginia), to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1851 April 19
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Has prepared the house for a visit by Sir Henry and Lady Bulwer; hopes that she [JMG] will come to see the children soon. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 3 id93248
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, New York, New York
    1851 April 23
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Reports the little Julia Gardiner Tyler is now dancing; wishes that a bonnet be sent for her daughter. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 3 id93249
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," (Charles City County  , Virginia), to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1851 April 30
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Mentions a social call made to her during which the possible visit by Sir Henry and Lady Bulwer was discussed. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 3 id93250
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," (Charles City County  , Virginia), Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1851 May 16
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Inquires as to her opinion of Jenny Lind and her singing. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 3 id93251
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," (Charles City County  , Virginia), to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, New York, New York
    1851 May 23
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Governor and Mrs. Floyd arrived in the midst of her housecleaning for a stay; expects a visit from David Gardiner soon. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 3 id93252
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1851 May 28
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Discusses the great number of social activities recently attended; describes an unusual incident--a serenade by a party of musicians at two o'clock in the morning. 1 p. TCy of ALS. Incomplete.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 3 id93253
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," (Charles City County  , Virginia), to Margaret Gardiner Beeckman
    1851 May
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Mentions the beauty of her daughter, Julia Gardiner Tyler; social news; notes that Mrs. Alexander Hamilton (Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton) is now residing in Washington, [D.C.]. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 3 id93254
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Margaret Gardiner Beeckman
    1851 June 4
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Sends a wedding toast to Gilbert B[eeckman]; mentions a church service. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 3 id93255
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1851 June 7
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Was extremely pleased to have heard of David Gardiner's return to New York, even if he seemed to be "such a strange looking man, or even a lunatic"; anticiaptes more news of his return. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 3 id93256
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1851 June 19
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Discusses the wheat harvest on "Sherwood Forest"; mentions that the P[ost] M[aster] General has directed all letters to be endorsed as "Mail Direct"; hopes to see David Gardiner before he shaves off his beard; remarks that the President Tyler received "a letter weight made fromthe corner stone of the Washington Monument". 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 3 id93257
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1851 July 2
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Describes the death of Fanny Johnson [a servant? slave?]; discusses the virtues of "Sherwood Forest"; hopes to be able to break "Aleck" [Alexander Gardiner Tyler] of his thumb sucking habit. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 3 id93258
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," (Charles City County  , Virginia), to Margaret Gardiner Beeckman
    1851 July 9
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Discusses the land in Kentucky on the market; mentions meeting Gov[ernor] Branch in Williamsburg at the College of William and Mary. 1p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 3 id93259
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1851 July 22
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents News of acquaintances and friends. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 3 id93260
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1851 October 21
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Mentions a stop in Philadelphia, [Pa.] to visit Robert Tyler; discusses teh President Tyler's and her return trip to "Sherwood Forest". 2 pp. TCy of ALS. Incomplete.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 3 id93261
    John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," (Charles City County  , Virginia), to Margaret Gardiner Beeckman
    1851 October 29
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents He is being a submissive husband and acting at his wife's "amanuensis"; expresses his astonishment at the failure of Jacob Little. 1 p. TCy of ALS. Includes TCy of ALS from Julia Gardiner T[yler], "Sherwood Forest," (Charles City County  , Virginia), to Margaret [Gardiner Beeckman] concerning acquaintances; the purchase of some vases for "Sherwood Forest"; and the sale of the property held in Kentucky. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 3 id93262
    Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, "Sherwood Forest," (Charles City County  , Virginia), to Margaret Gardiner Beeckman
    1851 December 10
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Discusses the birth of Lachlan Tyler. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 3 id93263
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Margaret Gardiner Beeckman
    circa 1851
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Relays that "Gardie" [David Gardienr Tyler] noted that she "has two thumbs just like Aunt Margaret". 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 3 id93264
    Ginnie [?], Williamsburg, Virginia, to Julia Gardiner Tyler
    circa 1851-1853 February 26
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Expresses thanks for the gift of a "pretty Thimble"; discusses the effect of "Garddy" [David Gardiner Tyler] made on "little Mary" and "Willie". 4 pp. ALS.

• Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 4 id91502
  Papers of Julia Gardiner Tyler
  1852-1855
  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 4 id93265
    Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Margaret Gardiner Beeckman
    1852 January 16
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Social news. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 4 id93266
    Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, "Sherwood Forest," (Charles City County  , Virginia), to Margaret Gardiner Beeckman
    1852 January 21
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Inquires about Belmont's appearance in Broadway on New Year's Day. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 4 id93267
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, Charles City Court House, Virginia, to Margaret Gardiner Beeckman, New York, New York
    1851 January 28
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Chastises her sister for not sending copies of articles, "Remember I don't wish natural occurrences to happen again..." [possibly referring to the difficult delivery of her baby]; discusses the name "McLachlan" which she has chosen for her baby; discusses the difficult delivery, "I wish no one might have such a bitter experience"; discusses her mother's Juliana McLachlan Gardiner health; gives advice to be passed on to her brother [David Gardiner] considering diet and smoking. 4 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 4 id93268
    Eben Norton Horsford, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Maria Norton
    1852 February 14
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Described the steamboat trip to "Sherwood Forest" mentioning a view of Mt. Vernon, acquaintances made on board, and the arrival in "slave territory"; describes "Sherwood Forest" and includes a sketch; discusses Tyler's 60 slaves; expresses his admiration for Mrs. Tyler; describes the potential issues such as the Asburton Treaty and the annexation of Texas which he discussed with the President; describes a visit to a black baptist church reporting that the "church numbered 390 members of whom 300 were Free!" 20 pp. Pst of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 4 id93269
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Mrs. David Gardiner Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, City of New York, New York
    1852 February 19
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Discusses in great detail the many visits paid to "Sherwood Forest," by friends and family. 3 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 4 id93270
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1852 March 1
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Mentions the numerous house guests at the plantation; reports McLachlan's Tyler health; has sent a daguerreotype of Alexander Gardiner for a portrait to be painted. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 4 id93271
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Shewood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Mrs. David Gardiner Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, New York, New York
    1852 March 10
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Repeats compliments paid to her on her appearance; reports on Tazewell Tyler's studies. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 4 id93272
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Mrs. David Gardiner Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, New York, New York
    1852 March 20
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Inquires as to the details of the possible purchase of a new home on Staten Island, New York; mentions that the "Glebe" is on the market for $8,000; feels that it is regrettable but understandable to sell the family property in E[ast] H[ampton], New York. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 4 id93273
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1852 March 30
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Speculates that Mr. [William] Waller may propose to Miss C. Phillips soon; feels that it would be wise for Miss Phillips not to accept; mentions that Gen. Duff Green is willing to act as an agent for the President Tyler in the sale of the land held in Kentucky. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 4 id93276
    Letter
    1852 April 7
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Looks forward to seeing the "Aztec children which have surprised you so much". 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 4 id93279
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Mary Gardiner Horsford
    1855 June 25
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Reports on the illness of her mother [Juliana McLachlan Gardiner[ and her sister Margaret Gardiner Beeckman; discusses MGH's pregnancy and expresses her wish that the baby be a boy; describes the development of her own children; discusses the prospect of MGH having her poems published' reports on the project of "the laies of this coultry...to purchase Mt. Vernon" and present it to the state of Virginia; reports that William Gardiner has returined from Europe. 4 pp. Pst of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 4 id93280
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, Warm Springs, Virginia, to "Mama," (Juliana McLachlan Gardiner)
    1855 August 10
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Describes in great detail the trip to Warm Springs and the other guests; gives advice for David Gardiner's planned trip to join them; describes the railroad being built "over and through the mountains." 4 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 4 id93282
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, Warm Springs, Virginia, to "Mama," (Juliana McLachlan Gardiner)
    1855 September 4
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Reports that she is not fond of these cold baths and looks forward to the warm springs bath; describes an upcoming children's fancy ball as well as a fancy ball for the adults the following night; discusses the "terrible railroad accident...near Philadelphia"; discusses reports of Yellow Fever in Norfolk and Portsmouth; describes the sermon by Denison. 4 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 4 id93284
    Typescripts of correspondence between Julia Gardiner Tyler and her mother and sister
    1852-1853
    Scope and Contents

    Typescripts of correspondence between Julia Gardiner Tyler and her mother and sister discussing friends, family, and social events, and the President's illness. 18 items. TCys of ALSs.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 4 id93286
    Typescripts of correspondence between Julia Gardiner Tyler and her mother and sister
    1854
    Scope and Contents

    Typescripts of correspondence between Julia Gardiner Tyler and her mother and sister discussing visitors to "Sherwood Forest," JGT's children, news of family and friends, and the President's honorary degree from the College of William and Mary, 6 July, 1854. 18 items. TCys of ALSs.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 4 id93287
    Typescripts of correspondence between Julia Gardiner Tyler and her mother and sister
    1855
    Scope and Contents

    Typescripts of correspondence between Julia Gardiner Tyler and her mother and sister discussing family news and social events. 14 items. TCys of ALSs.

• Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 5 id91503
  Papers of Julia Gardiner Tyler
  1856-1860
  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 5 id93288
    William H. Clopton,"Selwood," (Charles City County  , Virginia), to Julia Gardiner Tyler
    circa 1856 October 12
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Has meant to write ever since she left; reports that he is "very busy sowing wheat"; describes Gardie's [David Gardiner Tyler] visit "he was with us the greater part of his term, he is a charming fellow indeed"; praises JGT's other children' wants to know her wishes about the "division[?] of the place"; asks her to purchase an order of tea for various individuals. 2 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 5 id93289
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, Staten Island, New York, to Phoebe Gardiner, Shelter Island, New York
    1857 July 16
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Expresses her grief over Margaret's [JGT's sister] death and thanks PG for her letter of sympathy; accepts the invitation to the upcoming "two fold marriage" of Phoebe and Fanny Gardiner' agrees to have "Gardie" [David Gardiner Tyler] participate in the ceremony. 4 pp. Pst of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 5 id93290
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, "Castleton," Staten Island, New York
    1858 December 19
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Encloses a check; wishes she could see New York "all arrayed for the holidays"; discusses her children's excitement over Santa Claus; encloses a letter for Sarah T[hompson] and asks her mother to have David Gardiner deliver it, "if you think it worthwhile to let Sarah receive it David must not seem to know its contents..."; gives news of Charles City Co. neighbors; reports that everyone is "pleased with Margaret's portrait"; asks for 2 yards of cloth for trimming; reports that the President had a letter from Dr. [Sprogue?] and a volume on distinguised clergymen; reports that they are to receive a miniature of the Miles' equestrian statue of Washington; instructs her mother not to send the letter to Sarah "unless you think David's engagement will certainly be consumated..."; sends Christmas greetings to Harry [Beeckman]. 4 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 5 id93291
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to "Mama," Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, New York
    1860 May 13
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Describes in great detail the wedding of Patty Tyler despite the fact that JGT was not present but "looked through the crack of my bedroom door" due to her "situation" [advanced pregnancy]; discusses plans for her mother and her self "to get Hampton in time for my matter" [childbirth]. 4 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 5 id93292
    Typescripts of letters from Julia Gardiner Tyler
    1856-1858
    Scope and Contents

    Typescripts of letters from Julia Gardiner Tyler to various family members discussing family and neighbors. 7 items. TCys of ALSs.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 5 id93293
    Correspondence between Julia Gardiner Tyler and family and friends
    1859
    Scope and Contents

    Correspondence between Julia Gardiner Tyler and family and friends concerning JGT's children, news of Virginia neighbors, discussion of abolitionism, Harper's Ferry, and Governor Wise. 15 items. TCys of ALSs.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 5 id93294
    Typescripts of correspondence between Julia Gardiner Tyler and family and friends
    1860
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Typescripts of correspondence between Julia Gardiner Tyler and family and friends concerning Governor Wise, the sentencing of John Brown, Patty Tyler's marriage, David Gardiner's marriage, the illness of Mary Wilcox, JGT's children, and news of Virginia neighbors. 15 items. TCys of ALSs.

• Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 1 id93295
  Papers of Julia Gardiner Tyler
  1861-1863
  • Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 1 id93302
    Cornelia Roosevelt, New York, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, [Va.?]
    1863 June 24
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Explains the delay in receiving JGT's last letter from Washington; agrees that "all the courtesy and kindness has departed from Washington"; gives news of JGT's children from Staten Island; comments on JGT's trip to Lexington; discusses the "late raid into Pennsylvania...conducted by Gen. Jenkins"; discusses how "gay" New York has been despite "the scenes of distress at the South"; expresses releif at hearing that the "beautiful estate of Shirley has not been destroyed"; mentions Gen. Dix and Gen. McClennan; discusses plans to visit Long Beach. 7 pp. ALS. INcluding TCy of ALS> Incomplete/

  • Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 1 id93303
    Julia Gardiner Tyler to [?]
    post 1863 January
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Gives a detailed accounting of JGT's duties as the executrix of the estate of John Tyler. 4pp. ALS. Incomplete. Including TCy of ALS. Incomplete.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 1 id93304
    Typescripts of correspondence between Julia Gardiner Tyler and her mother
    1861-1862
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Typescripts of correspondence between Julia Gardiner Tyler and her mother concerning JGT's children, the January 1861 Peace Conference in Washington, D.C.; the death of John Tyler, and various hardships endured by JGT. Also includingan inventory of John Tyler's estate and correspondence between JGT and various officials cooncerning possession of property and settlement of John Tyler's estate. 10 items. TCys of ALSs.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 1 id93305
    Typescripts of correspondence betwen Julia Gardiner Tyler and her mother
    1863 January-July
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Typescrips of correspondence betwen Julia Gardiner Tyler and her mother concerning JGT's reurn to "Sherwood Forest,"; JGT's children, conditions in Virginia and New York. Also including a poem "To Mrs. Ex-President Tyler" and correspondence with friends and officials concerning wartime conditions and GT's desire to return to New York. 16 items. TCys of ALSs.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 1 id93306
    Typescripts of correspondence between Julia Gardiner Tyler and her mother, friends, and various officials
    1863 August-December
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Typescripts of correspondence between Julia Gardiner Tyler and her mother, friends, and various officials concerning JGT's return to New York, sale of JGT's cotton, JGT's children, problems with settling John Tyler's estate, the release of Capt. Gayle and wartime conditions. 17 items. TCys of ALSs.

• Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 2 id93296
  Papers of Julia Gardiner Tyler
  1864 January-June
  • Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 2 id93307
    Norman. J. Walker, St. Georges  , Bermuda, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, Staten Island, New York
    1864 January 22
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Reports that the steamer Eugenie has arrived in Nassau and that Major Heyligery [?] will be remitting a sterling bill to cover the proceeds of the cotton; reports that he is unable to "receive the advance made by the Gov[ernmen]t on this little shipment in Confederate money"; reports that he has received "a long letter from our friend Capt. G[ayle]...dated from Boston Dec. 9th...and he spoke cheerfully of his prospects for an early exchange"; expresses regret that Pearly and Fitzwalter Tyler are not present to participate in the Tableaux planned by Mrs. Walker" states that he will inclose a letter from Mrs. Walker; hopes that JGT will pass through Bermuda on her return home. 3 pp. ALS. Including a recepit, 29 Decm. 1863 for 5 bales of coton received from the steamed Eugenie from Wilmington, [N.C.] sold by the order of J.M. Sexas for the account of [Julia Gardiner] Tyler and purchased by L. Heyligery [?], Nassau for 225.11.6 [pounds sterling]. 1 p. ADS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 2 id93308
    Maria Tyler, Charles City County  , Virginia, to Mrs. Gardiner
    1864 January 22
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Have had another raid resulting in the burning of the Court House and surroundings; Dick Christian was taken off by the enemy; all of Robinson's command was taken "which we think rather benefits us"; in New Kent several of Mr. Jordan's negroes were taken. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 2 id93309
    [Maria Tyler?], "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to "my dearest friend"
    1864 February 27
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Reports that things here remain in "statu quo"; there have been "no visitations from our troublesome friends"; Charles City Co. has been the scene of parties, dinners, and tournaments this past winter. 1 p. TCy of AL.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 2 id93310
    Maria Tyler to [?]
    circa 1864 February
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Cousin John sends love and says that everything is going quietly at the farm; no wheat crop this year; all act to advance his interests. 1 p. TCy of AL.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 2 id93311
    Wilson Bartow, New York City, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, [Staten Island, New York?]
    1864 March 3
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Respons to two letters from her concerning the best way to end funds to Capt. Gayle, prisoner of wr at Fort Warren, [Boston, Massachussetts]. 1 p. ALS. Including TCy of above ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 2 id93312
    Phoebe Gardiner Horsford, Cambridge, Massachusetts, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, Staten Island, New York
    1864 March 6
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Expresses relief that she is on Staten Island; discusses their children; reports that Fanny [PGH's sister] was in New York; hopes that "Aunt" Juliana McLachlan Gardiner has recovered from her illness; hopes that she will not return to "Sherwood Forest" while the war lastts; expresses surprise at learning that "David Gardiner had another son--tell him that I think he was very negligent not to announce the fact to us."; describes the christening party for Fanny's daughter. 8 pp. ALS. Including TCy of above ALS. Incomplete.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 2 id93313
    [Maria Tyler?], "Sherwood Forest," (Charles City County  , Virginia), to "my dearest friend"
    1864 April 10
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Is sending the boxes to Richmond, Va.; mentions gunboats on the river and destruction of Mr. Vaiden's poperty; reminds her [?] of her return in April. 2 pp. TCy of AL.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 2 id93314
    Jno. Potts Brown to Julia Gardiner Tyler, [New York?]
    1864 April 25
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Discusses a check that has been "returned to our good friends in Baltimore"; reassures her [JGT] of her son's safety; offers to forward a package for Mrs. D. 2 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 2 id93315
    John C. Tyler, Fort Hamilton near Fortress Monroe, to "My Dear Madam"
    1864 May 20
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Having been taken from "Sherwood [Forest]," Charles City County  , Virginia twelve days before, is confined with several citizens from the county  ; has had no trial nor have charges been brought against them; General Wilde has landed at Kennon's with colourned troups and "taken everything through the county  "; has been treated kindly by the officers. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 2 id93316
    William H. Clopton, Roselance [?], Virginia, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, Staten Island, New York
    1864 May 31
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Has visited John [C. Tyler?] and others at Chesapeake Hospital Prison; has heard that "Gardie" [David Gardiner Tyler] is with Robert Tyler; has heard no news of his own son; insists that "all the negroes have left all the stock of every sort taken"; discusses the troo[s passing down the river; gives an account of the description of her crip and piano by a California regiment; "do when the war is over get together some labor for you and and come back to Old Virginia who has been such a martyr to the cause of Liberty"; worries at the separation from his whife who does not know he is on a parole from prison for a week. 4 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 2 id93317
    Edward A. Wild, Wilson's Wharf, Virginia, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, Staten Island, New York
    1864 June 6
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Reports on the whereabouts of A.M. Tyler [Maria] as instructed by Major General Benj[amin] F. Butler; she [AMT] has taken refuge with Mrs. [Lu] Clopton; encloses the reply to the inquiry whether Maria Tyler wants to join her [JGT]. 1 p. ALS. Including ALS, 6 June, 1864, A.M. Tyler, "Selwood." having a "hemorrhage [sic] from the lungs" and is unable to reach a decision at this time. 2 pp.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 2 id93318
    William H. Clopton, Roselance [?], Virginia, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, Staten Island, New York
    1864 June 8
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Reports that Lu Clopton and Maria Tyler are both well according to a letter he received; discusses the fate of her [JGT] belongings at "Sherwood Forest"; discusses the safety of her son and says "the negroes we will not mind of if Our Dear Children are but spared to us"; describes the condition where John [C Tyler?] is being imprisoned; describes the "vile and indecent actions" taking place in Charles City Co. and lists the neighbors who have been shot. 4 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 2 id93319
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Castleton Hill," North Shore, Staten Island New York, to Mr. William Cullen Bryant, Associate Editor of the Evening Post
    1864 June 27
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Responds to an article which appeared in the Evening Post [25 June, 1864], which stated that Tyler's niece lives on a farm near "Sherwood Forest," "subsusting on the charity of the United States," to which she responds that [Maria Tyler] "fled to the adjoining plantation when deprived of her protector and exposed to the terrible vicinity of an unscrupulous colored soldiery" 1 p. TCy of L. Including NwsCl, [25 June, 2864], from the Evening Post. 1 item. Also including NwsCl, [ca. 27 June, 1864] from the Evening Post and the Evening Express. 2 items.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 2 id93320
    Typescripts of correspondence between Julia Gardiner Tyler and Robert H. Gayle
    1864 January-June
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Typescripts of correspondence between Julia Gardiner Tyler and Robert H. Gayle, a prisoner of war at Fort Warren Prison, Boston, Massachussetts; correspondence with various northern officials concerning his [RGH] possible release; letters from G.F. Walker, a friend living in St. Georges  , Bermuda' and correspondence with other friends concerning the wartime conditions. 12 items. TCys of ALSs.

• Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 3 id93297
  Papers of Julia Gardiner Tyler
  1864 July-December
  • Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 3 id93321
    A. Maria Tyler, "Selwood," [?], To Mrs. Tyler
    1864 July 9
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Writes of her poor health and the complete wreck at 'Sherwood'"; sends news of scquaintances; apologizes for sending a gloomy letter. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 3 id93322
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, Staten Island, New York, to Varina Davis, Richmond, Virginia
    circa 1864 July
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Reports that her son is planning to return to Virginia and asks for the Davises to see him; sends her sympathies to Mrs. Davis, sends congratulations for the marriage of Mrs. Davis's sister to Willie Waller. 2 pp. Df. of L. Including Df. of L to Judge Holt concerning destruction of JGT's Virginia property. Also including Df of L. to [Roberty H. Gayle?] concerning obtaining a parole or early release from prison.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 3 id93323
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, Staten Island, New York, to President Jefferson Davis, Richmond, Virginia
    circa 1864 July
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Letter of introduction for JGTs's son John Alexander {Tyler]. 2pp. AL. Incomplete. Including TCy of AL. 1 p.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 3 id93324
    Jane Selden, Weyanoke [?], Virginia, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, Staten Island, New York
    1864 August 14
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Has received JGT's letter by Flag of Truce; reports that Ann Maria Tyler has married the "Federal guartd tis said a dutch baker"; has forwarded JGT's letter to "Gardy" [David Gardiner Tyler]; states that due to Dr. S[elden]'s poor health they must go to Rock[bridge] Alum Springs; Robert [Selden?] is on sick leave because of his eyes; JS's brothers have been released as "paroled Prisoners"; reports on conditions in the neighborhood; sorry to hear about the poor health of JGT's mother; reports on news of neighbors and friends; "our poor Negroes who have proved fiathful are an increase [sic] expense"; asks for a "Card [sic] de viste" for an album; reports that they live at the same place but find it difficult to live on a surgeon's pay' the "venture in the blockade running has been fruitless as yet lost two steamers"; reports that there is a drought. 4 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 3 id93325
    John Kick, Headquarters 2nd New York Mounted Rifles, near Blick's Station, Virginia, to Mrs. John Tyler, Staten Island, New York
    1864 September 15
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Introduces himself as the husband of Maria Tyler; intends to visit New York during a furlough with his wife; reports that "the mansion especially, in the interior, shows the effects of the lawless savages of soldiers" 3pp. ALS. Includes TCy of ALS. 1 p.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 3 id93326
    Mark L. Chevers, Fort Monroe, Virginia, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, Staten Island, New York
    1864 October 1
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Describes some furniture being held for JGT that has since been claimed by the Rev. Mr. Raymond, chaplain of the hospital, as his own. 4 pp. ALS. Including TCy of ALS. 1 p.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 3 id93327
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Castleton Hill," Staten Island, New York, to Mrs. Vincent
    1864 November 13
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Apologizes for not being home when Mrs. Vincent called; expresses sorrow at the death of "your dear boy"; discusses her fears for her own son's safety as a "private in the 1st Rockbridge artillery"; reports that she can forward Mr. Vincent's note to Mr Lyons; discusses her call to "Gen B's". 4 pp. ALS. Including TCy of ALS. Incomplete. 1p.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 3 id93328
    Typescripts of correspondence between Julia Gardiner Tyler and Robert H. Gayle
    1864 July-September
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Typescripts of correspondence between Julia Gardiner Tyler and Robert H. Gayle and various officials concerning RHG's release from Fort Warren Prison, Boston, Massachussetts; correspondence with William H. Clopton and various other friends and officials in Virginia concerning the marriage of Mari Tyler to a Union soldier; letters from the Walkers, friends in St. George's  , Bermuda; correspondence with various friends concerning wartime conditions; letters to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner. 26 items. TCys of ALSs.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 3 id93329
    Typescripts of correspondence between Julia Gardiner Tyler and various family members and friends
    1864 October-December
    Scope and Contents

    Typescripts of correspondence between Julia Gardiner Tyler and various family members and friends concerning the death of Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, JGT's mother; correspondence with various friends and government officials concerning JGT's Virginia property. 30 items. TCys of ALSs.

• Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 4 id93298
  Papers of Julia Gardiner Tyler
  1865
  • Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 4 id93330
    Jno. E. Welford, Fort Monrie, Virginia, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Castleton Hill," Staten Island, New York
    1865 January 30
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Encloses some letters "bearing tidings of loved ones from whom you are separated"; will forward letters to her "friends in the South." 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 4 id93331
    V.V. Willard, Washington, D.C., to Julia Gardiner Tyler, Staten Island, New York[?]
    1865 February 6
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Hopes that she has received her cradle; discusses JGT's property at Old Point [Comfort] Va. 2 pp. ALS. Including TCy of ALS. 1 p.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 4 id93332
    G.F. Walker, St. George's   Bermuda, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, Staten Island, New York
    1865 February 17
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Saddened by the news of the fall of Ft. Fisher and the recapture of Capt. [Robert H] G[ayle]; encloses a letter to be forwarded to her mother; discusses their children. 4 pp. AL. Including a TCy of AL. 1 p.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 4 id93333
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Castleton Hill," Staten Island, New York, to J. Buchanan Henry, New York
    1865 February 28
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Sends this note by a servant to enquire as to the resultes of the deliberations concerning a legal matter. 2 pp. ALS. Including ALS from J. Buchanan, Henry, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, Staten Island, New York, n.d., advising her that Judge Barraud had not reached a decision and "I have but little doubt that it will be as we desire it"; reports that Mr. Curtis is no longer the receiver and Mr. Horve will inform her when a decision is reached. 1 p.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 4 id93334
    J. Buchanah Henry, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, New York
    1865 May 1
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Tells JGT that she must choose the services of Mr. O'Connor [/] or Mr. Clarke to represent her on appeal in the probate matter and in the new suit brought against her; hopes for Gen[era]; Dix's cooperation "in regard to the late outrage, in your communication to the press and public"; discusses closing up the probate matter and plans for the new actions being brought, "you must not be alarmed at all this litigation, as it is only in accordance with the programme." Including TCy of ALS. Incomplete. 1 p.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 4 id93335
    K.E. Knott, Sumter, South Carolina, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, Staten Island, New York
    1865 August 1
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Assures her that he is still trying to procure a "'C' 'S' battleflag...that she ahs been waved [sic] in the smoke of battle..." for her daughter as promised' expressed thanks for the hospitality shown him while in Staten Island; discusses the situation in the South, "the Negroes are in most instances, retaining their usual respect for their owners, and faithfully performing the contracts adopted by their Government between master and late slave..." 4 pp. ALS. Including TCy of ALS. 1 p.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 4 id93336
    G.F. Walker, "Pelham Villa," Leamington, England to Julia Gardiner Tyler, Staten Island, New York
    1865 August 4
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Worries because she has received no letters from JGT in months; discusses the sorrow they feel over the Southg's loss of the war; plans to stay in England at least temporarily; asks for news of Capt [Robert H.] Gayle. 4 pp. ALS. Includes TCy of ALS. 1 p.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 4 id93337
    E. [?] Compton, Lexington, [Va?], to R.H. Maury
    1865 September 26
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Has not heard from Julia Gardiner Tyler about the bill he sent; asks RHM to settle the bill if he has the authority. 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 4 id93338
    Jane Selden, Weyanoke, Virginia, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, Staten Island, New York
    1865 November 29
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Complains of being ill and blames it on the "malarious climate"; asks JGT to ty to obtain a "situation for Allen in the sea going line of steamers"; worries about the education of her sons; has been advised to wait "intil times are settled" to start a boarding house; sorry to hear about JGT's lawsuit; complains of the effects of poverty, "I feels so lonely in this cold world and Have I know been so petted and spoilt that I am unfitted for this sudden transition." 4 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 4 id93339
    Julia Gardiner Tyler, Staten Island, New York to "Gardie" [David Gardiner Tyler], "Aleck" [John Alexander Tyler], and Harry [Beeckman], [Karlsruhe, Germany]
    circa 1865 December
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Reports that she has sent "600 dollars currency"; encourages them to take advantage of every opportunity and to learn to speak French and German; reports that they will each receive "a Christmas offering of five dollars in gold"; reports on visits from cousin William Tyler and "brother James" [Semple] who "is now in Canada for a while." 4 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 4 id93340
    Typescripts of correspondence between Julia Gardiner Tyler and various military and civilian officials
    1865 January-June
    Scope and Contents

    Typescripts of correspondence between Julia Gardiner Tyler and various military and civilian officials concerning the forced entry into JGT's home by several youths in search of a Rebel flag; letters from Robert H. Gayle concerning his release, recapture, and final release; letters from other prisoners of war asking for help; letters from various friends concerning wartime conditions. 22 items. TCys of ALSs.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 4 id93341
    July-December 1865
    1865 July 10
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents John C. Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to "My Dear Madam," n.p. Discusses her "Scheme" for helping provide for the families of Negroes until they should be self-sufficient; has already given an account of the "destruction of everything here. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 4 id93342
    Typescripts of Julia Gardiner Tyler's correspondence concerning her Virginia property
    1865 July-December
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Typescripts of Julia Gardiner Tyler's correspondence concerning hre Virginia property; correspondence and notes concerning the legal battle over JGT's mother's will; correspondence with JGT's sons and nephew in Germany; letter from the farm manager at "Sherwood Forest" complaining about the conditions; letter to Bishop [John] Johns concerning the Resolutions pased by the College of William and Mary; letters from various friends and family members. 12 items. TCys of ALSs.

• Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 5 id93299
  Papers of Julia Gardiner Tyler
  1866
  • Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 5 id93343
    William Tyler, Galveston, Texas, to "Mrs. Ex President John Tyler," Factoryville, Staten Island, New York
    1866 April 15
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Advises her to invest money in real estate in Galveston; asks if her suit is over and decided in her favor; asks her to write. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 5 id93344
    Various papers of Julia Gardiner Tyler
    1866
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Various papers of Julia Gardiner Tyler including receipts, letter (ALS) from Varina (Howell) Davis concerning Jefferson Davis; printed argument of Edwards Pierrepont and other papers concerning lawsuit Julia G. Tyler v. David L. Gardiner; letters of Jane Seldon concerning "Brandon" and "Lower Brandon" after Civil War; rental contract for "Sherwood Forest"; letter of Matthew Fontaine Maury; and correspondence of Julia Gardiner Tyler with her sons and nephew while they were students in Germany. 42 items. Some manuscripts and some TCys of ALSs.

• Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 6 id93300
  Papers of Julia Gardiner Tyler
  1897-1868
  • Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 6 id93345
    John C. Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," (Charles City County  , Virginia), to "Mrs. Tyler"
    1868 February 5
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Has paid her tax by giving the sheriff a young ox. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 6 id93346
    Various papers of Julia Gardiner Tyler
    1867-1868
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Various papers of Julia Gardiner Tyler (including testimony in lawsuit David L Gardiner v. Julia Gardiner Tyler; printed arguments; correspondence; inventory of property of David L. Gardiner in 1868) and correspondence concerning "Villa Margaret." debts of John Tyler. 54 items. Some manuscripts and some TCys of ALSs.

• Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 7 id93301
  Papers of Julia Gardiner Tyler
  1844-1872
  • Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 7 id93347
    Newspaper clippings concerning the marriage of Juklia Gardiner to John Tyler
    1844-1872
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Includes typescripts of correspondence between Julia (Gardiner) Tyler and her son, daughter, step-daughter [Letitia (Tyler)] Semple concerning [H.G.Beeckman], Reconstruction, portraits from "Sherwood Forest," advice to sons, "Villa Margaret" and taking Lyon G. Tyler to University of Virginia. 63 items. TCys of ALSs.

• Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 1 id93348
  Papers of Julia Gardiner Tyler
  1869
  Scope and Contents

  Scope and Contents Including receipts; letters concerning a biography of Daniel Webster by George   S. Curtis, a miniature of John Tyler painted by Freeman, a portrait of Julia G. Tyler given to the white house; debts owed by Julia G. Tyler, marriage of Julia (Tyler) Spencer, lawsuit of David L Gardiner v. Julia G. Tyler; patent for land in Iowa granted to John Tyle for militia service in War of 1812; and engraved tenth anniversary invitation. 60 items.

• Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 2 id93349
  Papers of Julia Gardiner Tyler
  1870
  Scope and Contents

  Scope and Contents Including medical account [for "Sherwood Forest"]; letters from H.G. Beeckman at "Sherwood Forest" and correspondence concerning paintings in possession of Letitia (Tyler) Semple; Lyon G. Tyler's education at University of Virginia;[JGT's conversion ot Catholicism], and a petition to the House of Represetnatives. 35 items.

• Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 3 id93350
  Various papers of Julia Gardiner Tyler
  1871
  Scope and Contents

  Scope and Contents Including correspondence concerning Pearl, Fitzwalter, and Lyon away at school; Julia Tyler Spencer's death; her [JGT] financial affairs; her emotional health; visits from friends and relatives; H.G. Beeckman's desire to purchase "Indian Fields," [Charles City County  , Virginia], concerning W.W. Corcoran; plans of JGT to settle in Georgetown, D.C.; JGT's desire for life-size picture of [R.E.] Lee; Brady's picture of Julia (Tyler) Spencer; scattering of wild flowers on grave of Julia (Tyler) Spencer by her mother and others; the sale of Milton [estate]. 45 items.

• Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 4 id93351
  Various papers of Julia Gardiner Tyler
  1872
  Scope and Contents

  Scope and Contents Including correspondence concerning her children; her financial and legal affairs; news from friends and relatives; news of conditions in the South; the Southern economy; a biography of John Tyler by Henry A. Wise; her conversion from Episcopalianism to Catholicism. 39 itmes.

• Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 5 id93352
  Papers of Julia Gardiner Tyler
  1873-1874
  • Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 5 id93367
    W.W. Tyler, Mac Veytown, Pennsylvania, to "Mrs Ex President Julia Gardiner Tyler"
    1873 May 7
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Awaits confirmation that she has embraced the Catholic religion; suggests she visit his daughter and her family. 3 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 5 id93368
    Various papers of Julia Gardiner Tyler
    1873-1874
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Including correspondence concerning her children; the people of the South; her financial and legal affairs; news from friends and relatives; prose by James Lyons; an attempt to place Mrs. William Clopton into the Louise Home; the "floundering" Democratic Party; references to the Boss Tweed Ring; the growing affections of James Lyons for her. 52 items.

• Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 1 id93369
  Various papers of Julia Gardiner Tyler
  1875
  Scope and Contents

  Scope and Contents Including correspondence concerning her financial and legal affairs; news from friends and relatives; the Grant and Johnson administrations; history of the Civil War; Harry's [Beeckman] death; [John] Alexander Tyler's wedding; permission to obtain John Tyler's autograph; news of politics and especially the Democratic Party. 50 items.

• Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 2 id93370
  Various papers of Julia Gardiner Tyler
  1876-1877
  Scope and Contents

  Scope and Contents Including correspondence concerning her financial and legal affairs; news from friends and relatives; religion and the Roman Catholic Church; her children; the Boss Tweed Ring Conspiracy; Alexander Grahm Bell's wedding; a pension for Presidents' widows; the lack of postal service at "Sherwood Forest"; the "celebrations" of the centennial. 43 items. * *See letter of 11 November, 1876 from Julia Gardiner Tyler to William M. Evarts

• Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 3 id93371
  Various papers of Julia Gardiner Tyler
  1878-1879
  Scope and Contents

  Scope and Contents Including correspondence concerning reclaiming the land in the South; privileges of Presidents' widows; news from friends and relatives; her financial and legal affais; a fever epidemic in the South; news of her children; petitions for a pension for Presidents' widows; the reabilitation of "Carter's Grove"; celebration of Cornwallis' surrender to Washington. 43 items.

• Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 4 id93372
  Various papers of Julia Gardiner Tyler
  1880
  Scope and Contents

  Including correspondence concerning a pension for Presidents' widows; news from friends and relatives; her childre; her financial and legal affairs; her ancestry. 21 items.

• Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 5 id93373
  Various papers of Julia Gardiner Tyler
  1881
  Scope and Contents

  Scope and Contents Including correspondence chiefly between her son Lachlan Tyler and her; concerning news of friends and relatives; his progress in his studies; "Carter's Grove" plantation; President Garfield's death; her illness. 31 items.

• Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 1 id93374
  Correspondence of Julia Gardiner Tyler
  1882-1885
  Scope and Contents

  Scope and Contents Concerning a pension for Presidents' widows; Lyon Tyler's search for family letters; news of friends and relatives; her children; her financial affairs; discussions of PResident Arthur; Mary's [?] wedding and future as a wife; political speeches in Tidewater, Virginia, ; the death of her son John Alexander Tyler; the North' Central and South American Exposition; the political campaigns; Lyon G and David Tyler. 38 items.

• Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 2 id93375
  Correspondence of Julia Gardiner Tyler
  1886
  Scope and Contents

  Concerning nws of friends and relatives; her children; David Gardiner Tyler's campaign for a seat in the General Assembly; reports of her illnesses; her financial affairs. 22 items.

• Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 3 id93376
  Correspondence of Julia Gardiner Tyler
  1887
  Scope and Contents

  Scope and Contents Especially with her sons, concerning the birth of a son to Pearl Tyler Ellis; news of family and friends; news of farming; her financial affairs; news of Ashland, Robert Fitzwalter Tyler's home; discussions on the postal service; discussions of politics and the Democratic Party in particular; the possible sale of "Sherwood Forest". 14 items.

• Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 4 id93377
  Correspondence of Julia Gardiner Tyler
  1888
  Scope and Contents

  Scope and Contents Especially with her sons, concerning a Senate investigating comittee working on behalf of Pear Tyler Ellis' husband on a matter in Roanoke, Va.; news of friends and family; discussions of hunting; the request of her autograph by the "Lovosis" [?] Society; her sons' cammpaigns for seats in the General Assembly or positions in the state government; a drought in September; David Gardiner Tyler's aspirations for the governorship' [Robert] Fitzwalter Tyler's marriage to Miss Faniie Glyn in October; her [JGT] financial affairs; an interview with Nelly Bly; discussions of Virginia State Politics; the death of Thomas Nelson Page's wife. 30 items.

• Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 5 id93378
  Correspondence of Julia Gardiner Tyler
  1889
  Scope and Contents

  Scope and Contents Chiefly with her sons, concerning an epidemic in McDowell County  , Virginia; her financial affairs; news of her children; [Robert] Fitzwalter Tyler's use of a "sulky" plow for farm work, and its great worth; discussions of Benjamin Harrison's administration; the death of Pearl Tyler Ellis's servant; obituary notices of her [JGT] death. 32 items.

• Mixed Materials Box: 13 Folder: 1 id93380
  Undated correspondence of Julia Gardiner Tyler
  undated
  Scope and Contents

  Concerning visits by her and her family to see friends and relatives; her financial affairs; Harry Beeckman's misfortunes; a requst for President Tyler's autograph; the possibility of her property in Staten Island becoming a cemetery. 24 items.

• Mixed Materials Box: 13 Folder: 2 id93381
  Undated correspondence of Julia Gardiner Tyler
  undated
  Scope and Contents

  Scope and Contents Concerning her financial affairs; discussions on the state of Harry Beeckman's estate "Farmer's Rest"; the sale of her place on Staten Island; "Sherwood Forest"; her petition for a pension for the widows of ex-presidents; requests for John Tyler's autograph; invitations to social functions, the Morse telegraph. 31 items.

• Mixed Materials Box: 13 Folder: 3 id93382
  Undated correspondence of Julia Gardiner Tyler
  undated
  Scope and Contents

  Concerning copies of songs that were sent to her; her financial affairs; invitations to social engagements; news of friends and relatives; her acquiring a housekeeper; request by a 16 year-old-boy of a twenty-four dollar loan; her relationship with James A[llen] Semple. 32 items.

• Mixed Materials Box: 13 Folder: 4 id93383
  Undated correspondence of Julia Gardiner Tyler
  undated
  Scope and Contents

  Scope and Contents Concerning her financial affairs; news of friends and relatives, especially her sons; explanations of events at home ["Sherwood Forest"] to her husband who is away; her dreams; her poetry; religious dogma; a case entitled Henry v Tyler; Pearl Tyler Ellis's illness; a portrait of John Tyler, Jr.; news of New York City society; the sale of "Villa Margaret" [Hampton, Va.]. 43 items.

• Mixed Materials Box: 13 Folder: 5 id93384
  Undated fragments of correspondence of Julia Gardiner Tyler
  undated
  Scope and Contents

  14 items.

• Mixed Materials Box: 13 Folder: 6 id93385
  Container-93385
  undated
  Scope and Contents

  Assorted invitations extended to Julia Gardiner Tyler and her family; including various business cards. 63 items.

• Mixed Materials Box: 14 Folder: 1 id93386
  Miscellaneous newspaper clippings
  circa 1860
  Scope and Contents

  Miscellaneous newspaper clippings concerning Julia Gardiner Tyler. 22 items.

• Mixed Materials Box: 14 Folder: 2 id93387
  Undated invitations to and from Julia Gardiner Tyler
  undated
  Scope and Contents

  13 items.

• Mixed Materials Box: 14 Folder: 3 id93388
  Undated envelopes of Julia Gardiner Tyler.
  undated
• Mixed Materials Box: 14 Folder: 4 id93389
  Undated envelopes of Julia Gardiner Tyler
  undated
• Mixed Materials Box: 14 Folder: 5 id93390
  Undated envelopes of Julia Gardiner Tyler
  undated

• Mixed Materials Box: 15 Folder: 1 id93391
  Correspondence of David Gardiner Tyler
  1857-1865
  Scope and Contents

  Scope and Contents Correspondence of David Gardiner Tyler including correspondence with Julia McLachlan Gardiner, Julia Gardiner Tyler, John Alexander Tyler, Julia Tyler Spencer, and Harry Beeckman concerning the freezing of the James River in 1857; "enrollment" of men in the Confederate army; his separation from the family and his inability to communicate with them; the "kind" care of Mrs. Clopton; results of the Civil War; "My Life During The War Between The States," details of his service in the Confederate army; his voyage to and stay in Germany. 39 items.

• Mixed Materials Box: 15 Folder: 2 id93392
  Correspondence of David Gardiner Tyler
  1866-1867
  Scope and Contents

  Correspondence of David Gardiner Tyler including correspondence with Lachlan Tyler, Julia Gardiner Tyler and Julia (Tyler) Spencer concerning his affiars at school in Germany [Prussia]; his excursions in Germany; accounts of Washington [and Lee] College after the Civil War; his attempts to obtain enough money to return to America; discussions of the state of the South' the beginning of war in Prussia. 50 items.

• Mixed Materials Box: 15 Folder: 3 id93393
  Correspondence of David Gardiner Tyler
  1868-1870
  Scope and Contents

  Scope and Contents Correspondence of David Gardiner Tyler including correspondence with Julia Gardiner Tyler, Julia (Tyler) Spencer, Lyon G. Tyler, John Alexander Tyler, and James A. Semple concerning the "struggle" for "independence" in Germany; his return to American and his settling in lexington, Va.; the Governorship of Virginia; the career prospects for young Southern men; the 1869 State fair; social affairs in and around Lexington. Va.; the "demoiselles: of Richmond, Va. and Lexington, Va.; a lawsuit revolving around "Sherwood Forest"; advice to Lyon Tyler about college life; collapse of floor in the capitol in Richmond, Va. in 1870; his obtaining a license to practice law; Reconstruction in Virginia and its affects on native Virginians. 70 items.

• Mixed Materials Box: 15 Folder: 4 id93394
  Correspondence of David Gardiner Tyler
  1871-1872
  Scope and Contents

  Scope and Contents Correspondence of David Gardiner Tyler including correspondence with Lyon G. Tyler, Julia (Gardiner) Tyler and Robert Fitzwalter Tyler concerning narratives of his life as a lawyer; daily life at "Sherwood Forest"; Harry Beeckman's attempts to settle on a plantation; a continuing legal case concerning "Sherwood Forest"; commentaries on the poltical situation in Virginia, as well as the rest of the South; comments on teh political situation evolving from the Boss Tweed Ring; much discussion of Horace Greeley. 39 items.

• Mixed Materials Box: 15 Folder: 5 id93395
  Correspondence of David Gardiner Tyler
  1873-1880
  Scope and Contents

  Scope and Contents Correspondence of David Gardiner Tyler including correspondence with Lyon G. Tyler, Robert Fitzwalter Tyler, Pearl (Tyler) Ellis, Annie Baker (Tucker) Tyler, Robert S. Montague and James Lyons concerning life at "Sherwood Forest"; his and Julia Gardiner Tyler's financial affairs; Lyon Tyler's existence at the University of Virginia; political issues of the South; Lyon Tyler's new wife Anne "Annie" Tucker; plans for the College of William and Mary. 42 items.

• Mixed Materials Box: 16 Folder: 1 id93396
  Correspondence of David Gardiner Tyler
  1881-1890
  Scope and Contents

  Scope and Contents Including correspondence with pearl (Tyler) Ellis, mother Julia Gardiner Tyler, William M. Evarts and Robert Fitzwalter Tyler concerning news of Charles City Co.; "Berkeley" plantation; court cases in Charles Chity County  ; the death of his brother, John Alexander Tyler; his intentions to marry; detaild accounts of social events; his political career; opening of college under Tyler (1888). 29 itmes.

• Mixed Materials Box: 16 Folder: 2 id93397
  Correspondence of David Gardiner Tyler
  1891-1894
  Scope and Contents

  Scope and Contents Including correspondence with Annie (Tucker) Tyler and Lyon G. Tyler, especially concerning news of friends and relatives; mortgage on "Sherwood Forest"; his election to the U.S. Congress; his actions as a congressman; this possibilities of securing another term in Congress. 28 items.

• Mixed Materials Box: 16 Folder: 3 id93398
  Correspondence of David Gardiner Tyler
  1895-1900
  Scope and Contents

  Including correspondence with Annie (Tucker) Tyler and Lyon G. Tyler concerning political situations in Virginia; his granting of offices; campigns and elections in which he is involved (1894 and 1896 contests for 5th District of Virginia seat in the U.S. House of Representatives); a biography about the family; his desire to run for the House seat again in 1898; regional politics. 42 items.

• Mixed Materials Box: 16 Folder: 4 id93399
  Correspondence of David Gardiner Tyler
  1901-1903
  Scope and Contents

  Scope and Contents Including correspondence with Annie (Tucker) Tyler and Lyon G. Tyler concerning Tidewater politics; financial affairs of 'Sherwood Forest"; the illness and death of his brother, Lachlan Tyler; affairs of the College of William and Mary; Lyon Tyler's quest for politicals office; health of his family; his candidacy for Judgeship of the 14th Circut. Also includes a letter from his wife, Mary Morris Tyler, to Lyon Tyler's wife, Annie Tucker Tyler. 35 items.

• Mixed Materials Box: 16 Folder: 5 id93400
  Various papers relating to David Gardiner Tyler
  1904-1928
  Scope and Contents

  Scope and Contents Including correspondence with Lyon G. Tyler, John Tyler, Jr., Annie (Tucker) Tyler, E.C. Madison, John Lamb, Robert Shaw Oliver, and Robert Fitzwalter Tyler, including correspondence concerning his Judgeship of the 14the Circut Court in Charles City County  , Virginia; state and local politics; family affairs; financial concerns; affairs of the College of William and Mary; real estate interests; his medical record; announcement of his daughter Margaret's marriage to Stepher Fowler Chadwick; an address delivered to the reunion of Confederate veterans, 1 June 1915, in Richmond, Va.; a eulogy of Gardiner given upon the presentation of his portrait to the 14th Circut Court, 19 April, 1928. 49 items.

• Mixed Materials Box: 16 Folder: 6 id93401
  Various undated papers relating to David Gardiner Tyler
  undated
  Scope and Contents

  Scope and Contents Including fragments of ltter written from Germany soon after the Civil War; a poem of unrequited love composed by him; a letter to his mother, Julia Gardiner Tyler, in which he refers to Catholic priests as "useless drones" and "stinging hornets"; a complete biography of his life; local and national politics; his studies in Germany and at Washington [and Lee] College; romantic interests and family concerns. 13 items.

• Mixed Materials Box: 17 Folder: 1 id93402
  Envelopes
  undated
• Mixed Materials Box: 17 Folder: 2 id93403
  Correspondence of Mary Morris Tyler, wife of David Gardiner Tyler, concerning various family matters
  1899, undated
  Scope and Contents

  5 items.

• Mixed Materials Box: 17 Folder: 3 id93404
  Correspondence of Margaret Tyler Chadwick to Sue Ruffin Tyler
  1919-1946, undated
  Scope and Contents

  Scope and Contents Concerning various family matters; life in Seattle, Wash. prior and during Wordl War II; news of her uncle, Lyon G. Tyler's death and many remembrances of him; genealogical matters; her activities in the Colonial Dames, the United Daughters of the Confederacy, and the Red cross. Also included are references to family differences re: the ownership of "Sherwood Forest" [Charles City County  , Virginia] and the publication of certain "Tyler Letters". 29 items.

• Mixed Materials Box: 17 Folder: 4 id93405
  Correspondence of Stephen Chadwick, grandson of David Gardiner Tyler, to his uncle, Lyon G. Tyler and Sue Ruffin Tyler
  1936, undated
  Scope and Contents

  Discussion of his stamp collection. 3 items.

• Mixed Materials Box: 17 Folder: 5 id93406
  Correspondence of Mary Lyon Tyler Gamble
  1912-1942, undated
  Scope and Contents

  Scope and Contents Concerning various family matters; life in Missouri; her homesickness for Virginia; news of her uncle's death [Lyon G. Tyler]; reference to the mysterious trunk of "Tyler letters". Also included are letters criticizing those trying to "deify" Abraham Lincoln; discusses her decision to resign from the United Daughters of the Confederacy. 16 items.

• Mixed Materials Box: 17 Folder: 6 id93407
  Correspondence of J. Alfred Tyler
  1919-1934, undated
  Scope and Contents

  Describing life at the University of Virginia; family news; business matters. Several of these letters are addressed to Robert Fitzwalter Tyler revealing young Alfred Tyler's concern and devotion to his uncle. Also included is a land deed signed by him as Commonwealth Attorney of Charles City County  . 14 items.

• Mixed Materials Box: 17 Folder: 7 id93408
  Correspondence of David Gardiner Tyler, Jr.
  1930-1944, undated
  Scope and Contents

  Scope and Contents Concerning various legal and personal family matters. included is an 1858 newspaper clipping from Dispatch of an address by President John Tyler; and eight page memorandum detailing the contest of Juliana McLachlan Gardinre's will; and some letters written by him as a major in the United States Air Force during World War II. 22 items.

• Mixed Materials Box: 18 Folder: 1 id93409
  Correspondence of John Alexander Tyler
  1864-1865
  Scope and Contents

  During and immediately following the Civil War concerning his return to Virginia after leaving his family in New York; his attempts to join the confederate navy; his sentiments towards the war; his life and studies in Germany after the war. Most of the letters are addressed to his mother, Julia Gardiner Tyler, pleading for money, letters, and clothes. 27 items.

• Mixed Materials Box: 18 Folder: 2 id93410
  Correspondence of John Alexander Tyler
  1866-1870
  Scope and Contents

  Scope and Contents Including letters to mother Julia Gardiner Tyler, sister Julia (Tyler) Spencer, brother David Gardiner Tyler, and to James Semple while attending school in Germany concerning family matters; financial problems; illness; his military srevice in the German army; advice to his sister Julie not to "turn Catholic"; frequent requests for money and letters; discussion of the American political situation; the war raging in Europe; including letters to mother Julia Gardiner Tyler, sister Julia (Tylre) Spencer, brother David Gardiner Tyler and James Semple. 28 items.

• Mixed Materials Box: 18 Folder: 3 id93411
  Correspondence of John Alexander Tyler
  1871-1882, undated
  Scope and Contents

  Scope and Contents Concerning news of his sister's [Julia Tyler Spencer] tragic death; completion of his studies in Germany; his continued financial problems and fears of debtors' prison; pleas to his mother Julia Gardiner Tyler for financial help; his reutnr to the United States and search for employment; his marriage to Sarah Griswold Gardiner; his job as government suveyor. 26 items.

• Mixed Materials Box: 18 Folder: 4 id93412
  Correspondence of Sarah Griswold Gardiner Tyler
  1875-1923, undated
  Scope and Contents

  Including letters to Julia (Gardiner) Tyle, David Gardiner Tyler, and Lyon G. Tyler concerning her marriage to John Alexander Tyler; her husband's financial and employment struggles' her difficulties following his death in 1883; family news; social news; the frequent illness of her own children; her plans to erect a monument to her late husband. 8 items.

• Mixed Materials Box: 18 Folder: 5 id93413
  Correspondence of Lillian "Daisy" Horsford Tyler, daughter of John Alexander, to Lyon G.Tyler
  undated, ante 1910
  Scope and Contents

  Scope and Contents Concerning family news; the "jolly time" she had in Florida; her photograph and autograph collections. 3 items.

• Mixed Materials Box: 18 Folder: 6 id93414
  Various papers of Julia "Julie" Tyler Spencer including letters to Julia Gardiner Tyler, David Gardiner Tyler, Lachlan Tyler and Harry G. Beeckman
  1857-1870
  Scope and Contents

  Scope and Contents Including correspondence concerning her active social life and her many suitors; news of family and friends; her schooling at Sacred Heart Convent; her brothers [John Alexander Tyler and David Gardiner Tyler] and cousin Harry Beeckman in Germany; her courtship and marriage to William H. Spencer. In addition are poems which she composed, an invitation to her wedding, a newspaper clipping describing her wedding ceremony, love letters from William H. Spencer, and two callign cards. 33 items.

• Mixed Materials Box: 18 Folder: 7 id93415
  Correspondence of William H. Spencer with mothre-in-law Julia Gardiner Tyler and wife Julia (Tyler) Spencer
  1868-1875
  Scope and Contents

  Concerning his courtship of Julia Tyler; her sudden death; his attempts at sheep farming in Colorado and California after her death; his hopes to make a proper home for his infant daughter, Julia Tyler Spencer. 19 items.

• Mixed Materials Box: 18 Folder: 8 id93416
  Correspondence of Julia Tyler Spencer Fluerot Cheever
  1882-1935
  Scope and Contents

  Scope and Contents Including correspondence with sister Pearl (Tyler) Ellis, Robert Fitzwalter Tyler, Annie (Tucker) Tyler, Lyon G. Tyler and Sue (Ruffin) Tyler discussing various Tyler family mattersl her life with Fluerot relatives in Europe after her grandmother's Julia Gardiner Tyler death; her close relationship with her Aunt Pearl [Pearl Tyler]; concern for her Uncle Fitz [Robert Fitzwalter Tyler]; her first marriage to her cousin Feorge Fluerot; her many travels throughout Europe and occasional visits to the United States; her homes in Paris and on the Riviera; her first husband's illness and death; her second marriage to Durante Cheever; news of her Uncle Lyon's [Lyon G. Tyler] death; the situation in Europe during the Depression and just prior to World War II. 25 items.

• Mixed Materials Box: 18 Folder: 9 id93417
  Correspondence of Lachlan Tyler
  1863-1874
  Scope and Contents

  Including correspondence with brother Lachlan Tyler?, brother David Gardiner Tyler, mother Julia Gardiner Tyler, and brother Lyon Gardiner Tyler concerning news of family and friends; financial poblems; social news; his search for a profession; his caretaking of the family home in New York; his medical studies at columbia; the death of his sister [Julia Tyler Spencer]; his anger over his brother's [John Alexander Tyler] decision to join the German Army. 22 items.

• Mixed Materials Box: 18 Folder: 10 id93418
  Correspondence of Lachlan Tyler including correspondence with mother Julia (Gardiner) Tyler, sister Pearl Tyler Ellis, and brother Lyon G. Tyler
  1876-1882
  Scope and Contents

  Scope and Contents Concerning news of the family; social and political news; the completion of his medical studies and various attempts at practicing medicine; his many financial problems; the health of his wife, Georgia Powell and his mother Julia Gardiner Tyler; his hope that his rother [Robert Fitzwalter Tyler] might settle on "some fixed purpose" in life and his sister [Pearl Tyler] might find her own "particular niche"; the bitterness felt towards his step-brothers and sisters; application to become an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy and his disappointment over his failure to pass the Navy's preliminary physical exam. 27 items.

• Mixed Materials Box: 18 Folder: 11 id93419
  Various papers of Lachlan Tyler
  1891-1902
  Scope and Contents

  Including receipts and correspondence with family and acquaintances. Most of the letters are to his brother, Lyon G. Tyler, discussing the family financial matters; his job with the New York State Health Department; financial problems of his brother, Robert Fitzwalter Tyler; local and state politics. Also, there is a letter from George   Fluerot to Lyon G. Tyler concerning Lachlan Tyler's death in 1902. 33 items.

• Mixed Materials Box: 19 Folder: 1 id93420
  Various medical articles and papers written by Lachlan Tyler
  1883-1888, undated
  Scope and Contents

  Also including a read leather binding for a small notebook [?] embossed in gold with his name. 5 items (and several envelopes).

• Mixed Materials Box: 19 Folder: 2 id93421
  Correspondence of Georgia Powell Tyler, wife of Lachlan Tyler
  1894-1902
  Scope and Contents

  Including correspondence with Julia (Spencer) Fleurot Cheever, Lyon G. Tyler, and Lachlan Tyler, concerning her attempts at publishing a book; financial matters; family news; Lachlan Tyler's illness and her own poor health. 6 items.

• Mixed Materials Box: 19 Folder: 3 id93422
  Correspondence of Robert Fitzwalter Tyler including correspondence with Julia Gardiner Tyler and Pearl Tyler Ellis
  1872-1883
  Scope and Contents

  Scope and Contents Chiefly consisting of letters written to "Fitz" from various female acquaintances. There are references to the Tyler family; social news; his life as a farmer; his marriage. 25 items.

• Mixed Materials Box: 19 Folder: 4 id93423
  Various papers of Robert Fitzwalter Tyler including correspondence with Julia Gardiner Tyler and Annie (Tucker) Tyler
  1884-1898
  Scope and Contents

  Including correspondence with family and friends; sale receipts; a recipe for catsup; and two wedding invitations--one being to his sister's [Pearl Tyler] wedding in November, 1884. The letters concernfamily news; his farm; financial mattrs; social news. 20 items.

• Mixed Materials Box: 19 Folder: 5 id93424
  Correspondence of Robert Fitzwalter Tyler including correspondence with Lyon G. Tyler and Annie (Tucker) Tyler
  1891-1919
  Scope and Contents

  Scope and Contents Concerning news of family and friends; financial matters; state politics; his farm; the poor health of his first and second wives; inveiling of a monument to President John Tyler. The majority of the letters are written to his brother, Lyon G. Tyler, asking for money. 43 items.

• Mixed Materials Box: 19 Folder: 6 id93425
  Various papers of Robert Fitzwalter Tyler including correspondence with family and friends
  1921-1927, undated
  Scope and Contents

  Including correspondence with Annie (Tucker) Tyler, Lyon G. Tyler and Mary Morris (Jones) Tyler; Christmas cards; calling cards; bills; real estate transactions; poetry; recipes. The letters concern family news; his poor health; his far; financial difficulties; his need for further employment; news of his sister-in-law's [Annie Tucker Tyler] death. 40 items.

• Mixed Materials Box: 20 Folder: 1 id93427
  Various financial papers of Robert Fitzwalter Tyler
  1893-1900
  Scope and Contents

  Including sales receipts, rent, and medical bills. 65 items.

• Mixed Materials Box: 20 Folder: 2 id93428
  Various financial papers of Robert Fitzwalter Tyler
  1901-1927
  Scope and Contents

  Including sales receipts, bills, and account records. 100 items.

• Mixed Materials Box: 20 Folder: 3 id93429
  Cancelled checks of Robert Fitzwalter Tyler
  1908-1919, undated
  Scope and Contents

  Including one of his checkbooks. 167 items.

• Mixed Materials Box: 20 Folder: 4 id93430
  Correspondence of Cora Kreagle Tyler
  1899-1907
  Scope and Contents

  Correspondence of Cora Kreagle Tyler, second wife of Robert Fitzwalter Tyler, concerning news of family and friends. 4 items.

• Mixed Materials Box: 20 Folder: 5 id93431
  Envelopes
  1884-1921, undated

• Mixed Materials Box: 21 Folder: 1 id93433
  Correspondence of Pearl Tyler
  1869-1880
  Scope and Contents

  Scope and Contents Includes corrsepondence with Julia Gardiner Tyler, William H. Spencer and Robert Fitzwalter Tyler concerning news of family and friends; her studies at the Catholic Academy of the Visitation; social news; her search for the "ideal man". 16 items.

• Mixed Materials Box: 21 Folder: 2 id93434
  Correspondence of Pearl Tyler Ellis
  1881-1889
  Scope and Contents

  Includies correspondence with Robert Fitzwalter Tyler and Julia Spencer Fleurot cheever concerning family news; social news; her married life with William Ellis; her husband's financial difficulties; her husband's political career; Robert Fitzwalter Tyler's sudden marriage and his incessant financial problems. 14 items.

• Mixed Materials Box: 21 Folder: 3 id93435
  Correspondence of Pearl Tyler Ellis
  1891-1910, undated
  Scope and Contents

  Including correspondence with Annie (Tucker) Tyler, Lyon G. Tyler and Robert Fitzwalter Tyler concerning the failing health of her sister-in-law, Annie Tucker Tyler; Robert Fitzwalter Tyler's continuing financial problems; the difficult times her own family was experiencing; her plans to send her sons to the College of William and Mary; genealogical inquiries. Also included are letters from William Ellis and daughter Margaret Langhorne Ellis to Pearl Tyler's brother Lyon G. Tyler. 17 items.

• Mixed Materials Box: 21 Folder: 4 id93436
  Correspondence of Pearl Tyler Ellis
  1911-1930
  Scope and Contents

  Scope and Contents Including correspondence with Robert Fitzwalter Tyler and Lyon G. Tyler concerning Robert Fitzwalter Tyler's ongoing financial and personal troubles; the activities of her children, including the marriages of Margaret Ellis, Cornelia Ellis, and Gardinre Ellis; plans to erect a monument to her father, John Tyler; the illness of her husband, William Ellis; the outbreak of World War I and the entering of her sons into the armed services; news of Julia [Spencer Fleurot] as a Red Cross nurse in Europe; the death of Lyon G. Tyler's wife, Annie Tucker Tyler and his subsequent marriage to Sue Ruffin. 31 items.

• Mixed Materials Box: 21 Folder: 5 id93437
  Correspondence of Pearl Tyler Ellis
  1931-1940
  Scope and Contents

  Including correspondence with Lyon G. Tyler and Sue (Ruffin) Tyler concerning her children; her travels and visits with friends and family; the illness and death of her brother, Lyon G. Tyler; the second marriage of her niece, Julia [Spencer] Fluerot Cheever; the outbreak of World War II; discussion over Sue Ruffin Tyler's desire to publish certain personal Tyler letters. 21 items.

• Mixed Materials Box: 21 Folder: 6 id93438
  Correspondence of Pearl Tyler Ellis
  undated, circa ante 1920-ante 1935
  Scope and Contents

  Including correspondence with Lyon G. Tyler and Robert Fitzwalter Tyler concerning primaily her children. included are references to Robert Fitzwalter Tyler's financial problems; Julia Spencer Fluerot's marriage to George   Fluerot and her becoming a Red Cross nurse during World War I; other Tyler family news; genealogical inquiries by Sue Ruffin Tyler. 34 items.

• Mixed Materials Box: 21 Folder: 7 id93439
  Correspondence of the children of Pearl Tyler Ellis
  1909-1947, undated
  Scope and Contents

  Scope and Contents Correspondence of the children of Pearl Tyler Ellis mostly with Lyon G. Tyler and Sue (Ruffin) tyler about genealogical inquiries and family news. Correspondents include Cornelia Ellis Booker, John Tyler Ellis, julia Ellis Robinson, Leila Ellis Marye and Ambrose Marye, Lyon Ellis, Margaret Ellis Topping, Pearl Ellis, William Munford Ellis, Jr., and Nannie Kent Ellis. 24 items.

• Mixed Materials Box: 21 Folder: 8 id93440
  Envelopes
  undated
• Mixed Materials Box: 21 Folder: 9 id93441
  Envelopes
  1882, undated

• Mixed Materials Box: 22 Folder: 1 id93444
  Commonplace book of Julia Gardiner, New York, New York
  1837 February 26
  Scope and Contents

  Scope and Contents Kept while attending Madame Chegaray's School for Young Ladies. MsV.1. 30 pp. Also includes detached pages of accounts and poetry [possibly of Lyon G. Tyler, post 1875]. 28 pp.

• Mixed Materials Box: 22 Folder: 2 id93445
  Account book of Julia Gardiner Tyler, Castleton, North Shore, Staten Island, New York, with Chemical Bank
  1866 February 21-1869 September 21
  Scope and Contents

  MsV.2. 32 pp.

• Mixed Materials Box: 22 Folder: 3 id93446
  Diary and accounts of David Gardiner Tyler
  1865 September 9-1869 October 17
  Scope and Contents

  Diary and accounts of David Gardiner Tyler while studying and traveling across Europe with John Alexander Tyler and Harry Beeckman. MsV.3. 108 pp.

• Mixed Materials Box: 22 Folder: 4 id93447
  Notebook of Robert Fitzgerald Tyler concerning money, "Sherwood Forest," (Charles City County , Virginia), and associates
  1914
  Scope and Contents

  Scope and Contents MsV.4. 10 pp.