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Box 2: The Gardiner Papers, 1849-1861

 File — Box: 2
Identifier: id127846
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...
Dates: 1849-1861

Folder 1, 1849

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 1
Identifier: id127847
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...
Dates: 1849

Folder 2, 1850

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 2
Identifier: id128957
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...
Dates: 1850

Folder 3, 1851-1852

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 3
Identifier: id128991
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...
Dates: 1851-1852

Folder 4, 1853-1854

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 4
Identifier: id129025
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...
Dates: 1853-1854

Folder 5, 1854-1855

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 5
Identifier: id129767
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...
Dates: 1854-1855

Folder 6, 1856-1861

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 6
Identifier: id129791
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...
Dates: 1856-1861

Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, to Margaret Gardiner Beeckman, New York, New York, 1849 January 14

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 1
Identifier: id127848
Scope and Contents

Encloses the checks and a letter from Mr. Cunningham to the Presidents; discusses the Democratic Party's estimate of the previous administration. 1 p. TCy of ALS

Dates: 1849 January 14

Clarissa, East Hampton, New York, to "friends," Margaret Gardiner Beeckman, 1849 February 13

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 1
Identifier: id127849
Scope and Contents

Describes the funeral service for Egbert in Acapulco; believes Alex Gardiner to be a "sincere Christian." 1 p. TCy of ALs.

Dates: 1849 February 13

John H. Beeckman, "Latitude south 8.5, Long. 33.24," to Margaret Gardiner Beeckman, 1849 February 13

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 1
Identifier: id127850
Scope and Contents

Describes in detail the storm that they sailed through; states that he did not believe what they were going to survive; notes that they are heading for Rio where they will stay several weeks for repairs; describes the passengers; hopes to live to see home and family. 2 pp. Tcy of ALS.

Dates: 1849 February 13

John H. Beeckman, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to Margaret Gardiner Beeckman, 1849 February 27

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 1
Identifier: id127851
Scope and Contents

Describes the sights as his vessel comes into the harbor at Rio; states that he can hardly wait "to set foot upon the green grass and enjoy a good bath...and a good meal of fresh provisions;" describes his impressions of the city; finds the slavery disgusting; hordes of americans en route to California. 4 pp. TCy of ALS.

Dates: 1849 February 27

John H. Beeckman, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to Margaret Gardiner Beeckman, 1849 March 8

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 1
Identifier: id127852
Scope and Contents

Describes in great detail his impressions of Rio; mentions their visit to the house of Mr. Todd, the American minister; describes his tour through the "largest and richest monestary in Brazil;" discusses the effect of the gold rush in Rio; wishes he was home. 3 pp. TCy of ALS.

Dates: 1849 March 8

John H. Beeckman, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to Margaret Gardiner Beeckman, 1849 March 17

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 1
Identifier: id127853
Scope and Contents

Describes his accommodations in a "delightful country boarding house;" discusses the effect of the California gold rush; describes the villas he has visited; notes the fear that the slaves will revolt; mentions the arrival of the Emperor and Empress in Rio; thinks the mixing of blacks and whites as equals to be "disgusting and repugnant in the extreme to an American." 4 pp. TCy of ALS.

Dates: 1849 March 17

John H. Beeckman, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to Margaret Gardiner Beeckman, 1849 March 27

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 1
Identifier: id127854
Scope and Contents

Discusses plans he made with Mr. Herrick to establish a commercial house; describes his visits with neighbors, merchants, and the Neopolitan ambassador; complains of the necessity to endure all the fine dining and entertainment with the Brazilian ladies who speak no English; discusses the value of land in California; hopes to leave port tomorrow morning. 4 pp. TCy of ALS.

Dates: 1849 March 27

Margaret Gardiner Beeckman, to "Brother,", 1849 May 5

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 1
Identifier: id127855
Scope and Contents

Informs him that she received a letter from Gilbert Beeckman enclosing one from her husband is located in a suburb of the city, Rio, in the company of Mr. Herrick and Dr. Bardell. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

Dates: 1849 May 5

"Mother Beeckmen," New York, New York, to Margaret Gardiner Beeckman, 1849 June 16

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 1
Identifier: id127870
Scope and Contents

Mentions that the city is full of colors; asks what are Margaret's plans. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

Dates: 1849 June 16

John H. Beeckman, San Francisco, California, to Margaret Gardiner Beeckman, 1849 August 7

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 1
Identifier: id127873
Scope and Contents Gives account of his voyage from Rio to san Francisco; describes the lack of amenities at such places as Conception where they had stopped on the way; complains about the captain of the "Chio Colon" - "a good navigator but a bad sailor;" mentions receiving everyone's letters upon his arrival; complains of the bad weather and the problems associated with his voyage being so delayed; finds land values incredibly inflated and the goods he brought with him practically worthless; describes the...
Dates: 1849 August 7

John H. Beeckman, San Francisco, California, to David Lyon Gardiner, c/o Agnew Rogers & Co., Sacramento, CA, 1849 August 9

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 1
Identifier: id127876
Scope and Contents

Discusses his bewilderment at the situation he finds himself in after his seven month Journey from New York; mentions the incredibly high prices for land; asks him to send word of what rents are and what goods are in demand "up the river." 1 p. TCy of ALS.

Dates: 1849 August 9

Margaret Gardiner Beeckman, to John H. Beeckman, 1850 pre-June

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 2
Identifier: id128988
Scope and Contents

Rejoices that she has at last received a letter from him, even if "the tidings it bears are of a most disastrous nature;" hopes to receive more letters. 1 p. TCy of L. Incomplete.

Dates: 1850 pre-June

Margaret Gardiner Beeckman, to Juliana McLachlain Gardiner, 1850 pre-June

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 2
Identifier: id128989
Scope and Contents

Relates the contents of John Beeckman's leter just received; describes David Gardiner's activity in San Diego. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

Dates: 1850 pre-June

Poem, circa 1850s

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 2
Identifier: id128990
Scope and Contents

"would I were with him! he is free," probably written by Margaret Gardiner Beeckman. 1 p. Poem.

Dates: circa 1850s

Chronology of events concerning the estate of John H. Beeckman, 1850 June 14 - 1851 October

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 3
Identifier: id128992
Scope and Contents

1p. TCy of D.

Dates: 1850 June 14 - 1851 October

David Lyon Gardiner, San Diego, California, to Alexander Gardiner, 1851 January 18

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 3
Identifier: id128993
Scope and Contents

Answers Alexander's questions concerning the estate of John H. Beeckman; mentions a letter received from Bean asking for the matters between them to be settled amicably and "without recourse to law;" states that he wants to buy as many carts as he can afford; is happy to hear that mother is well. 4 pp. ALS.

Dates: 1851 January 18

Juliana Gardiner, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, to Alexander Gardiner, US Circuit Court, New York City, New York, 1851 January 22

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 3
Identifier: id128994
Scope and Contents

Notes that the family is well; mentions meeting with Robert Tyler and his family; gives some news concerning David Lyon Gardiner in San Diego; news of friends and family. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

Dates: 1851 January 22

Margaret Gardiner Beeckman, New York, New York, to David L. Gardiner, San Diego, California, 1851 January 26

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 3
Identifier: id128996
Scope and Contents

Discusses arragemants that she wants made concerning some personal effects of their late brother Alexander Gardiner; describes his death and how people have been dealing with the situation. 4 pp. ASL.

Dates: 1851 January 26