Box 1
Contains 109 Results:
Seating chart for the New York State Convention Chamber, 1846
1 page. Printed material.
Valentine's Day card to Miss Gardiner, 1847 February 14
1 page. AN.
Phoebe Dayton Gardiner, the Abbey Manor, New York, to Margaret Gardiner,, 1847 May 19
Mentions that she received from Julia Gardiner Tyler some poetry written by the President Tyler; describes a story she heard from Eliza Gardiner concerning her, Margaret; discusses her mother's views on Mr. Polk and Miss Corse. 1 page. Typewritten copy.
David L. Gardiner, New York, New York, to ALexander Gardiner,, 1847 August 9
Informs him of the latest high society gossip; mentions that Kitty Livingston and W. Langdon are to be married on November 3rd. 1 page. Typewritten copy.
Alexander Gardiner, Sahron Springs, New York, to David L. Gardiner, 1847 August 15
Describes his fellow passengers on the steamboat ride from New York; describes all of his acquaintances at the house at sharon Springs. 1 page. Typewritten copy.
Alexander Gardiner, New York, New York, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, 1847 September 3
Describes the travel plans of the President Tyler, Julia Gardiner Tyler, and David Gardiner. 1 page. Typewritten copy.
Alexander Gardiner, New York, New York, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, 1847 September 12
Mentions a letter he received from Grahm who received it from Mr. Andrew's of Rochester concerning the latter's gratification in entertaining the President Tyler and Julia Gardiner Tyler. 1 page. Typewritten copy.
David L. Gardiner, Saratoga, New York, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, 1847 September 12
Describes in detail their, President Tyler, Juliana Gardiner Tyler, and himself, itinerary and all the people with whom they have made acquaintance. 2 pages. Typewritten copy.
Alexander Gardiner, Baltimore, Maryland, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, 1847 November 14
Mentions that he missed his train and is obliged to remain there until tomorrow; states that Julia Gardiner Tyler is doing very well; discusses the improvements made to the President's, Tyler's, plantation; describes the President's travel plans for the day. 1 pge. Typewritten copy.
Margaret Gardiner, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, circa 1847
Mentions how odd she felt when Mrs. Beeckman and the "old gentleman" kissed her; describes her meeting Mr. and Mrs. Ely and Mr. Grahm. 1 page. Typewritten copy. Including Typewritten copy. autographed letter signed from Margaret Gardiner, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, ca. 1847, comparing Mrs. Beeckman with Mrs. J.W. Livingston.
Margaret Gardiner, to unknown, circa 1847
Describes the dinners on the plantation; believes Julia Gardiner Tyler to be recovering slower than Mrs. Seldon. 1 page. Typewritten copy. Incomplete.
Margaret Gardiner, to Mr. Beeckman,, circa 1847
Explains that it was too late for her to write last night as fairies "might have stolen me away to deck their fitful abodes;" thanks him for his "flattering representations of me to your mother;" expresses desire to stay where she is rather than travel with the President. 2 pages. Typewritten copy.
Minna Gardiner, to Mr. Beeckman,, circa 1847
Encloses her daguerrotype; describes her return trip. 1 page. Typewritten copy of
Margaret Gardiner, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, 1848 Janurary 20
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.
Catherine Beeckman, New York, New York, to "children", 1848 January 24
Relates Gilbert's description of the hospitality President Tyler and family. 1 page. Typewritten copy.
Margaret Gardiner Beeckman, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, 1848 January 26
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.
Margaret Gardiner Beeckman, Richmond, Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, 1848 February 5
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.
Margaret Gardiner Beeckman, Washington, DC, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, 1848 February 11
Describes visiting all her friends and attending the third Assembly. 1 page. Typewritten copy. autographed letter. Incomplete.
Margaret Gardiner Beeckman, New York City, New York, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, 1848 March 10
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.
Margaret Gardiner Beeckman, New York City, New York, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, 1848 March 20
Describes all the people that have come to visit. 1 page. Typewritten copy of
Margaret Gardiner Beeckman, New York City, New York, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, 1848 March 24
Describes a dinner that the "boys" hosted the other day. 1 page. Typewritten copy.
Margaret Gardiner Beeckman, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, 1848 March 27
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.
Margaret Gardiner Beeckman, New York City, New York, to "Mama,", 1848 April 3
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.
Alexander Gardiner, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to David L. Gardiner, New York, New York, 1848 May 23
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.
Alexander Gardiner, Monongahela House, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to David L. Gardiner, 1848 June 1
Gives a description of "Homewood," Judge Wilkens' estate; describes his visit with the Wilkens, Mrs. Hutchinson, and her daughter. 1 page. Typewritten copy.