John Tyler, Jr., Washington City, D.C., to U[lysses] S. Grant, 1870 January 24
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Warns that Radicals in Congress are usurping Grant's powers and particularly mentions [Charles] Sumner and [Benjamin] Butler as threats; calls for a veto of the "Virginia Bill" suggests that Grant call a General Convention to fram a new Constitution; sees Congress present course leading to civil war and/or monetary crash as it weakens the power of individual states; mentions moving capitol to Mississippi Valley to weaken New England's influence; suggests that Jeremiah Black of Pennsylvania could draft such a message. 9 pp. ALS. Including Cy of ALS, 7 pp. Ibncluding AN, John Tyler, Jr., endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p. Also including AN by John Tyler, Jr., n.d., that letter was given to Mr. Dox of Alabama 24 January 1870, after passage of Virginia Bill; was returned by him 27 January 1870 without being given to Grant. 1 p.
Dates
- Creation: 1870 January 24
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