John Tyler, Jr., New Orleans, Louisiana, to John Sherman, Washington City, D.C., 1879 June 17
Scope and Contents
Describes the involvement of a number of people in the Great Campaign for 1800; relates the editorial attack upon himself, Gov. Foote and Sherman in the Times newspaper of New Orleans; discusses the faithfulness of some of Sherman's supporters in the area; describes the "New Liberal Republican Democratic Conspiracy" which hopes to set William M, Evarts of New York as President who would then be "as powerless in the hands of the Southern majority of the New Party as an infant;" complements Pitkin's abilities, but warns Sherman to be cautious with him. 12 pp. ACyS of ALS.
Dates
- Creation: 1879 June 17
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