John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," (Charles City County, Virginia), to John Campbell, Post Master General, 1853 March 10

Item — Box: 2, Folder: 5

Identifier: id87359

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Letter, 1853 March 10, John Tyler, Sherwood Forest, Virginia to James Campbell, Post Master General

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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

Dates

Creation: 1853 March 10

Creator

From the Collection: Tyler, John, 1790-1862 (Person)
From the Collection: Ellis, Pearl Tyler, 1860-1947 (Person)
From the Collection: Semple, James (Person)
From the Collection: Semple, Letitia Tyler, 1821-1907 (Person)
From the Collection: Spencer, Julia Gardiner Tyler, 1849-1871 (Person)
From the Collection: Tyler Family (Family)
From the Collection: Tyler, David Gardiner, 1846-1927 (Person)
From the Collection: Tyler, John, Jr., 1819-1896 (Person)
From the Collection: Tyler, Julia Gardiner, 1820-1889 (Person)
From the Collection: Tyler, Lachlan, 1851-1902 (Person)
From the Collection: Tyler, Letitia Christian, 1790-1842 (Person)
From the Collection: Tyler, Lyon Gardiner, 1853-1935 (Person)
From the Collection: Tyler, Robert, 1816-1878 (Person)
From the Collection: Tyler, Robert Fitzwater, 1856-1927 (Person)
From the Collection: Tyler, Tazewell, 1830-1874 (Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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