Box 1
Contains 156 Results:
Henry Clay to Thomas Walker Gilmer., 1832 ?
Scope and Contents Discussion "on the project for distributing the proceeds of the public lands." Scrapbook p. 7.
Charles Cocke, Esmont, to Thomas Walker Gilmer, Charlottesville., 1827 November 19
Scope and Contents Advocates numerous large Jackson meetings in opposing Adams (referred to as "Johnny Q); declines offer to write for the Advocate. Scrapbook p. 33.
Charles Copland, Richmond, 1797 June 6
Scope and Contents Receipt to John Dandridge for a fee, Scrapbook p. 18b.
William Crump, Powhatan, to John Tyler, 1836 February 14
Scope and Contents Tyler's nomination for Vice President. Scrapbook p. 77.
List of Custom House & Land Officers rejected by the Senate during the 1st Session 28th Congress, 1844 May-June
Scope and Contents Note on the back apparently by John Tyler: "The rejections proceeded on the ground that those men sustained by administration." Scrapbook p. 116.
Thomas Roderick Dew, Wm & Mary College, to Thomas Walker Gilmer, Sec'y Navy, Washington, 1844 February 29
Scope and Contents Writes in behalf of John B. Peachy for a government job. Scrapbook p. 126.
John l. Dorsey, Washington, to "The President of the United States" John Tyler, 1844
Scope and Contents Calls his attention to a report of L.W. Tazewell of 28 April 1828 on principles of the Constitution concerning acquisition of foreign territory. Scrapbook p. 119.
William Downman to his brother Rawleigh ? Downman, England ?, 1752 May 16
Scope and Contents Family news of illnesses, births, deaths, etc. Scrapbook p. 13.AG35
E. S. Duncan, Baltimore, to "Dear Sir", 1842 December 17
Scope and Contents Calls attention to papers left about claims of Col. George Jackson. Scrapbook p. 106.
F. B. Dyer, Old Store ?, to Thomas Walker Gilmer, House of Burgesses i.e., House of Delegates, Richmond., 1834 January 17
Scope and Contents Advises about disposal of an estate; comment on Jackson -- some believe he "can do no wrong, or has the right to do wrong." Scrapbook p. 73.
Francis Eppes to St. George Tucker, Mattoax, 1780 March 22
Scope and Contents Request for invoices of goods imported in Brig Dispatch, and bills of loading for tobacco shipped. Scrapbook p. 17.
Benjamin Estill, Abingdon, to James Barbour, Secretary of War, Washington, 1827 August 26
Scope and Contents Request of a relative in the Army at Pensacola to be discouraged; discussion of Buchanan and Jackson. Scrapbook p. 10.
Edward Everett to the President of the U.S., 184? January 6
Scope and Contents Declines invitation to dinner on account of health. Scrapbook p. 100.
Richard H. Field, Nelson, to "Dear Sir.", 1832 March 31
Scope and Contents Promoting a Jackson-Barbour ticket and arranging political meetings. Scrapbook p. 53.
Franklin Literary Society, Franklin Hall, Randolph Macon College, to John Tyler, Washington., 1834 February 16
Scope and Contents LS. 1 p. Letter inviting Tyler to be honorary member with names below of Charles H. Blake, Walter F. Blount & Wm. R. Drinkard. Scrapbook p. 72.
John H. Fulton, Abingdon, to Thomas Walker Gilmer, Charlottesville, Virginia, 1829 April 3
Scope and Contents Proposal to compromise a controversy between Capt. Francis Smith and Loyal Co. Scrapbook p. 39.
James Mercer Garnett to John Tyler, U.S. Senate, Washington., 1833 February 28
Scope and Contents Thanks for copy of Senate speech; comment on "Jacksonism." Scrapbook p. 62.
Gen. George Gibson, Washington, to Thomas Walker Gilmer, 1844 January 22
Scope and Contents Wants to correct report of expense of his office of Commissary General of Subsistence. Scrapbook p. 131.
Thomas Walker Gilmer, House of Representatives, to his wife, 1843 March 1
Scope and Contents Letter of affection. Scrapbook p. 121.
William F. Gordan, Washington, to Thomas W. Gilmer, 1832 December 11
Scope and Contents Comment on the President's proclamation and State power; also business matters. Scrapbook p. 56.
William F. Gordon, Washington, to "Dear Sir", 1834 January 14
Scope and Contents Political comment; "Mr. Calhoun yesterday delivered a most powerful speech."" Scrapbook p. 70.
Duff Green, Washington, to Nathaniel Beverley Tucker, Fauquier Springs, Virginia, 1837 September 9
Scope and Contents Comment on President Van Buren's message about separation of the Government from the banks; past "betrayal by Jackson. Added note of family news by Lucy Tucker. Scrapbook p. 80.
Duff Green, Washington, to Judge Nathaniel Beverley Tucker, Fredericksburg., 1833 October 24 and November 9
Scope and Contents Political discussion; states rights; hopes for new edition of his father's Blackstone. Scrapbook p. 66.
Kenton Harper, Staunton, to John Tyler, Gloucester Court House, 1836 July 14
Scope and Contents Notice of nomination by Central Corresponding Committee to be Vice President. Scrapbook p. 76.
David K. Hitchcock, Boston, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, 1844 October 24
Scope and Contents Condemns a Mr. Williams, Collector of the Port; asks Mrs. Tyler to intervene with the President in behalf of a relative. Scrapbook p. 123.