John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, to Robert Tyler, 1861 September 19
Scope and Contents
Secretary [of War Leroy Pope] Walker has resigne, many doubted his abilities; difficulties of setting up a new government during time of war; Mr. Walker did best he could under the circumstances; your vest coats are not here; argue in the family, he [JT] and Mrs. Tyler have been sick; might go to Richmond next week; worried about what side Kentucky will take; John may copy his Mexican saddle but he [JT] will not let him have it. 4 pp. ALS.
Dates
- Creation: 1861 September 19
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