Letter, 1875 February 23
Scope and Contents
B. B. Douglas, Member of the House of Representatives in Washington City, from Virginia(?) and cousin(?) of John Tyler, Jr. to Rev(?) John Tyler (Jr.). Douglas received Tyler’s letter with the enclosed clipping from the Floridian. He hopes the country will take note of the Republicans in the Florida legislature and how they put the welfare of the nation above the interests of the party. He doesn’t know when he will have the time to take care of Tyler’s watch seal. Douglas gives a brief update on his children, Bessie and Evelyn, and their education. Includes noted envelope.
Dates
- Creation: 1875 February 23
Creator
- From the Collection: Beauregard, Pierre Gustave Toutant, 1818-1893 (Collector, Person)
- From the Collection: Johnston, Joseph Eggleston, 1807-1891 (Collector, Person)
- From the Collection: Rochelle, Marie Antoinette (Collector, Person)
- From the Collection: Shands, Letitia C. Tyler (Collector, Person)
- From the Collection: Shands, William B. (Collector, Person)
- From the Collection: Tyler Family (Collector, Family)
- From the Collection: Tyler, Robert, 1816-1878 (Collector, Person)
Language of Materials
English
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Extent
From the Collection: 13.75 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository