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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Discusses his return to health; asks about the activities of Mr. Pickens and whether his mother is enjoying Saartoga Springs; suggests that his mother should send all her letters to him and he would send them on to david, saving her from writing separately. 2 pages. Typewritten copy.

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To Abigail Rhodes; signed by Charlotte Rhodes, executrix of Abigail Rhodes. 1 page. Printed document signed.

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Describes a dinner party for the vice-president elect. 1 page.

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Discusses her apprehension at traveling to Old Point Comfort, Fort Monroe, Virginia; describes the Fourth of July activities at the house; mentions the President's plan to travel to white Sulpher springs. 1 page. Typewritten copy of

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Apologizes for not wriing sooner; mentions her intention to go to New York; states that Phoebe Gardiner is very angry with Margaret for not writing; congratulates Margaret on the outcome of the election. 2 pages. Typewritten copy.

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States that Julia Gardiner Tyler wants enough velvet to "make a low waist and short sleeves;" describes how "lame Thomas" attempted to find out the President's actions on the sub Treasury Bill; believes the President will veto it. 1 page. Typewritten copy. autographed letter signed.

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Asks to have his letter to Dr. Dayton on the subject of the annexation of Texas published in the Aurora; describes the cabinet dinner last night at Gov. Wickiffe's. 1 page. Typewritten copy.

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Mentions Commodore Elliot's gift of an arabian horse to Julia; runs down a list of dinners and receptions for the coming week; describes the President's jealousy at seeing Judge Mclean looking "all sorts of ways at Julia." 1 page. Typewritten copy.

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Mentions the speculation concerning the President's cabinet and the fate of the Democratic Party; describes the "beaux" of Miss Corse; states that he must be here for the ball. 1 page. Typewritten copy.

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"Mrs. Tyler's Farewell Ball. 'Sic transit gloria mundi;' " gives a very detailed account of the ball and those in attendance. 2 pages. Typewritten copy of "February 20" is crossed out.

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Mentions that she has seen no account of the 22nd ball; discusses the question of the annexation of Texas. 1 page. Typewritten copy.

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Asks him to read the article in the Herald about the Tyler administration "in which it reflected upon Mr. Tyler's son so severly;" advises him on the political course that he should take; notes that John Carter Brown travels with "a second rate set;" discusses Mr. Fordham's affidavit. 2 pages. Typewritten copy.

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States that he will not get through court until Saturday; informs Gardiner that he will noy be able to return to New York on time due to his son's illness; wishes Gardiner would see Judge Betts about adjourning the court until Tuesday so that he could be there. 2 pages. Autographed letter signed.

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Relates Julia Gardiner Tyler's story of how she and the President Tyler narrowly escaped from danger when a hurricane hit their hotel during their stay at Old Point comfort, Virginia. 1 page. Typewritten copy.

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Describes the friends who visited Margaret Gardiner and Alexander Gardiner; mentions that she has been very ill with influenza; gives news of family and friends. 1 page. Typewritten copy.

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Mentions her desire to get home; discusses his prospects for political appointment; asks that he not place confidence in any one as "politicians are intriguing." 1 page. Typewritten copy. autographed letter signed.