Box 2
Contains 114 Results:
Box 2: The Gardiner Papers, 1849-1861
Folder 1, 1849
Folder 2, 1850
Folder 3, 1851-1852
Folder 4, 1853-1854
Folder 5, 1854-1855
Folder 6, 1856-1861
Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, to Margaret Gardiner Beeckman, New York, New York, 1849 January 14
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
Clarissa, East Hampton, New York, to "friends," Margaret Gardiner Beeckman, 1849 February 13
Describes the funeral service for Egbert in Acapulco; believes Alex Gardiner to be a "sincere Christian." 1 p. TCy of ALs.
John H. Beeckman, "Latitude south 8.5, Long. 33.24," to Margaret Gardiner Beeckman, 1849 February 13
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.
John H. Beeckman, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to Margaret Gardiner Beeckman, 1849 February 27
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.
John H. Beeckman, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to Margaret Gardiner Beeckman, 1849 March 8
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.
John H. Beeckman, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to Margaret Gardiner Beeckman, 1849 March 17
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.
John H. Beeckman, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to Margaret Gardiner Beeckman, 1849 March 27
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.
Margaret Gardiner Beeckman, to "Brother,", 1849 May 5
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.
"Mother Beeckmen," New York, New York, to Margaret Gardiner Beeckman, 1849 June 16
Mentions that the city is full of colors; asks what are Margaret's plans. 1 p. TCy of ALS.
John H. Beeckman, San Francisco, California, to Margaret Gardiner Beeckman, 1849 August 7
John H. Beeckman, San Francisco, California, to David Lyon Gardiner, c/o Agnew Rogers & Co., Sacramento, CA, 1849 August 9
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.
Margaret Gardiner Beeckman, to John H. Beeckman, 1850 pre-June
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.
Margaret Gardiner Beeckman, to Juliana McLachlain Gardiner, 1850 pre-June
Relates the contents of John Beeckman's leter just received; describes David Gardiner's activity in San Diego. 1 p. TCy of ALS.
Poem, circa 1850s
"would I were with him! he is free," probably written by Margaret Gardiner Beeckman. 1 p. Poem.
Chronology of events concerning the estate of John H. Beeckman, 1850 June 14 - 1851 October
1p. TCy of D.
David Lyon Gardiner, San Diego, California, to Alexander Gardiner, 1851 January 18
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.
Juliana Gardiner, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, to Alexander Gardiner, US Circuit Court, New York City, New York, 1851 January 22
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.
Margaret Gardiner Beeckman, New York, New York, to David L. Gardiner, San Diego, California, 1851 January 26
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.