John Tyler, Jr., New Orleans, Louisiana, to John Sherman, Washington City, D.C., 1879 July 25
Scope and Contents
Asks for definite assurances that Sherman and the Administration will take action in Louisiana along the lines suggested by Tyler; believes that failure to do so will jeopardize "everything in a National point of view;" denounces Senator Kellogg; warns that "your [Sherman's] friends can easily form Conservative Combinations for State purposes;" warns Sherman of the danger to the Nation should the Republicans not win the election of 1880. 4 pp. ACyS of ALS.
Dates
- Creation: 1879 July 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