Scope and Contents From the Collection: Papers, 1645-1917, of the Gardiner family, the Gilmer family, the family of St. George Tucker (1828-1863) and miscellaneous other people unrelated to the Tylers, Tuckers, Gilmers, or Gardiners. Boxes I-III contain papers (many are typescript copies) of the Gardiner family of New York. Include letters of Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, her sons David Lyon Gardiner, Alexander Gardiner and daughter Margaret Gardiner Beeckman. Boxes IV-V contain papers, 1814-1842, of the...

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Mentions her interest in politics; is "puzzled how to account for the changes of opinion and principle in those who are considered so very wise and honorable;" describes the construction on Chatham Street; mentions that David has been out of school due to his lame foot. 2 pp.

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A bond, from David Gardiner, for the sum of $10,000 to be paid to James Van Antwerp of New York. 4 pp. Paper document signed.

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$5,287.50 to be paid to James Van Antwerp. 2 pp. Paper document signed.

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Requests the company of Mr. Gardiner on January 2. 1 page. ANS.

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Acknowledges receipt of Gardiner's mortage payment; discusses the transfer of the mortage to Mrs. Abigale Rhodes. 1 page. Autographed letter signed.

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Apologizes for not writing earlier; discusses her mother's upcoming eye operation; mentions their disappointment at not seeing her; hopes that she will visit in the spring. 2 pages.

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Announces that "General Van Cortlandt has commenced hostilities against us," claiming that they had no right to the estate and that they must leave by the first of May; states that Mr. Van Wyck is very anxious to see Gardiner. 2 pages.

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Discusses General Pierre Van Courtlandt's attempt to take away his estate; gives a history of the land in question; is sorry to hear that Gardiner's wife is ill; gives news of the family. 2 pages. Autographed letter signed.

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Informs Gardiner that Col. Hunt's newspaper will discontinue from lack of subscribers if aid is not forthcoming; asks Gardiner to write to people in New York concerning this problem. 1 page.

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Describes his purchase of a sideboard from Miss Harrison which was initially owned by Gardiner; requests that the keys to it be sent to him. 1 page.

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Discusses the itinerary of J.G. Dyckman; informs Gardiner that he is standing by to "execute and commands" for him in New York. 2 pages.

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Discusses prospects for the upcoming election; believes the vote in his country will "depend upon the exertions of the National Republicans." 2 pages.

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Notifies Gardiner of the meeting at Bull Head next Wednesday; hopes that he will atend. 1 page.

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Acknowledges receipt of a check for $300 from Gardiner. 1 page.

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Informs Gardiner of the convention's resolution to nominate Gardiner as their candidate for Congress. 1 page.

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Describes his visits to the towns of the county and believes the county will provide a majority for the ticket; states that he had 5000 tickets printed and distributed in the county. 2 pages.

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Requests that Gardiner remit the $84 in interest on his bond. 1 page.