John Tyler, Jr., Southampton County, Virginia, to William Windom, United States Senate, Washington City, D.C., 1880 January 20
Scope and Contents
Discusses the influence of individualism, isolation, plantation life and slavery on the political views of the Virginia whites; notes that improved transportation is introducing "gradually more intelligence, culture and enlightenment" in the area; discusses the "Readjustor" coalition that has removed the carpetbagger and Bourbon control over the Negroes; warns of the "marriage" between carpetbaggers and the Bourbons and their malign influence; makes note of General Mahone's actions so that a "full harvest of beneficience may be reaped to all her [Virginia's] people;" discusses the Readjustor coalition's bid to break up the political solidarity of the South; notes that as soon as "Virginia becomes arrayed Nationally, in spirit and in truth, Sectionalism will cease." 13 pp. ACyS of ALS.
Dates
- Creation: 1880 January 20
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