Jno H. Loper, Tallahasse, Fla., to John Tyler, Jr., Washington, D.C., 1871 February 25
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Received his letter from Bolling Baker; no good land left near Mellonville or Enterprise, both on Lake Monroe; but good state land near "olando" in Orange County; a good place to practice law; a lady is wanted to open a school; it is splendid country for fruit, game, people; strong democratic area, no radicals; can be purchased for $125 an acre - $200; he [JT] could get the County Judgeship. 3 pp. ALS. Including ANS from J[no] H. L[oper], [Tallahasse, Fla.], to [John Tyler, Jr., Washington, D.C.] 26 [Feb. 1871], informing him that he has the refusal of this entry for 15 days; he could have 80 acres for $100; it is beautiful land so take all of it; can plant garden from the middle of February and again in October [lists what can be grown]; many deer to be found; he was in the "Confed Navy" [so called] and ordered here by Mr. Mallory in 1862; met him in Portsmouth, Va. before. 1 p. Also including AN John Tyler, Jr. endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p. Also including AM by John Tyler, Jr., n.d. on verso of endorsement, being rough notes regarding estimates of a Mr. Kapp of persons of foregin birth in the United States 1800-1860, claiming errors in his figures. 1 p.
Dates
- Creation: 1871 February 25
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