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 that she, Julia Gardiner Tyler, and the President are all suffering from colds; describes the dance of the previous night; mentions that Alice was "smitten" with Gilbert. 1 page. Typewritten copy.

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Relates Gilbert's description of the hospitality President Tyler and family. 1 page. Typewritten copy.

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Describes her life at "Sherwood" as very pleasant; states that the President Tyler was somewhat upset that there was not more mention of her wedding to Mr. Beeckman made in the papers. 1 page. Typewritten copy.

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Plans to leave for Washington, DC and be in New York on Saturday a week; mentions that Julia is looking forward to seeing her, JMG, in March. 1 page. Typewritten copy.

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Describes visiting all her friends and attending the third Assembly. 1 page. Typewritten copy. autographed letter. Incomplete.

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Hopes that her mother's trip to "Sherwood" will turn out successfully; mentions all the calls that she and her husband have been making; describes the Henry Clay procession in New York; assures her mother that everything will be taken care of at home. 2 pages. Typewritten copy.

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Describes all the people that have come to visit. 1 page. Typewritten copy of

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Describes a dinner that the "boys" hosted the other day. 1 page. Typewritten copy.

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Relates a story that Joe H. told her about Mr.Pindle "having fallen desperately in love with her;" mentions the visit of Gilbert Beeckman and Henry Livingston. 1 page. Typewritten copy. autograohed letter signed.

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Discusses Mary's illness and how she was sent to the hospital on Staten Island; mentions the dispute over the Williams' estate; describes her own illness and other troubles. 9 pages.

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Describes his meeting with Fenton; asks David Gardiner to advance him $25; mentions seeing Robert; discusses the money due Shumfield from Hjouberry of Brooklyn. 3 pages.

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Gives a description of "Homewood," Judge Wilkens' estate; describes his visit with the Wilkens, Mrs. Hutchinson, and her daughter. 1 page. Typewritten copy.

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Describes his travels and impressions to Louisville; states the "Judge Brown is too slow and antiquated to be of much use to us;" believes himself to be in much better health since he left New York. 2 pages.

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Mentions his letter from Alexander Gardiner; discusses the engagement of Alex Bruen to Eliza Joy; gives news of other friends; discusses gardening; asks that no oone outside the family be allowed to use the horses and carriages, "not even clergymen;" describes the activities of the Haights who recently returned from Paris. 4 pages. Autographed letter signed.

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States that he hired a man as a coachman and gardener, believing that "there will be no danger of his introducing Foreigners on the premises;" describes a letter he received from Alexander Gardiner. 1 p. ALS

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Asks for the last balance on his mother's bank book and any subsequent withdrawls as he must pay the interest due; gives news of family and friends; discusses the care of the wagons. 2 pp. ALS.

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Describes the Fourth of July celebrations; notes that he did not observe anyone intoxicated; states that the corn and potatoes should be attended to; family news. 3 pp. ALS.

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Describes the large procession yesterday in honor of those killed in Mexico; mentions the turmoil in Paris. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

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Mentions that father and mother started their trip South; notes that he has sent her a violin, care of Capt. Nash; hopes that she has been exercising; awaits news from Europe. 2 pp. TCy of ALs.

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Describes a very large gathering of Irishmen, discussing the wrongs of "Injured Ireland;" believes that Bob (Robert) Tyler could have secured ten thousand votes there. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

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Is upset at his wife's illness; gives news of the family; describes the city; wants to come and visit. 4 pp. ALS.