Bolling Baker, Tallahassee, Florida, to [John Tyler, Jr.], 1871 February 26
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Has given his letter to Mr. Loper who wll tell him of the country; has not been there [Orange County] but has a relative, Mr. Francis Eppes, in Buckingham County who is well pelased; his [JT] teaching could not be done there but Orange County is better settled; settlers such as Col. William B. Randolph of N. Orleans and Col. Chester from Carolina; These are cultured people; would like him to join that paradise but his business is with the "Carpetbaggers;" to get back some of what they have stolen; this was formerly finest area of state; now is in desolation; negroes are in congress. 3 pp. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr. endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p.
Dates
- Creation: 1871 February 26
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