Letter written to George Sykes, a Democratic Congressman from New Jersey, 1845 April 16
Scope and Contents
Letter written to George Sykes, a Democratic Congressman from New Jersey, regarding the return of some letters sent to John Tyler while President, urging the nomination of former New Jersey Governor Peter D. Vroom, Jr. to the Supreme Court. The letter appears not to have been written by Tyler but may have been dictated by Tyler. Tyler did sign "J Tyler" on the address leaf himself. Mss. Acc. 2013.289
Dates
- Creation: 1845 April 16
Creator
- From the Collection: Tyler Family (Family)
- From the Collection: Tyler, John, 1790-1862 (Person)
- From the Collection: Tyler, Julia Gardiner, 1820-1889 (Person)
- From the Collection: Tyler, Lyon Gardiner, 1853-1935 (Person)
- From the Collection: Tyler, Sue Ruffin, 1889-1953 (Person)
Language of Materials
English
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Extent
From the Collection: 0.50 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository