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.
Dates
- Creation: 1849 May 28
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
English
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Extent
From the Collection: 11.00 Linear Feet (22 Century Boxes)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository