John Tyler, Jr., Washington City, D.C., to O.K. Harris, Managing Editor of the National Republican, Washington, D.C., 1869 September 20
Scope and Contents
Inexcusable of him not to print a retraction of the slander against him [JT] sooner than he did; was in the hospital to undergo surgery, not for intoxication, yet he [OKH] mistakenly assumes that poor people are intemperant; family [of JT] was left destitute after the war and he was barred from his former profession; has very moderate habits; Harris' slander is a result of political differences, envy, and hate; General George H. Thomas is a relative and can help at anytime; may be poor, but never have done any base thing, which is more than his political friends can say; he is a contemptible man. 17 pp. Df of ALS.
Dates
- Creation: 1869 September 20
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