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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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

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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...

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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.

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Explains that his dysentery kept him from meeting him [DLG] in Sacramento; hopes to be well enough to travel by next week. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

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Explains that he does not believe that his brother could have reached San Francisco in time for him to have sent mail via the last steamer; is pleased that both she and the baby [Henry] are in good health; believes New York to be an agreeable place of residence. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

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Describes how some have struck gold with no problems while others labor away with no luck; explains that beneath the grime, many of the miners are cultured, well-educated gentlemen; gives a description of Sacramento as a "city principally of tents springing up in the wildreness;" mentions that many nationalities are represented there. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

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Hopes to be able to repay her rmother and send several thousand dollars to her [MGB] additionally by next year; notes the prices of various commodities; describes the little shack he and his partner, Major Bean, built to spend the winter; mentions that David L. Gardiner has moved into the auction business in San Francisco. 3 pp. TCy of ALS.

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Describes attendance at the wedding reception of Miss Cornelia Scott; is happy to hear that he has recovered from his illness; mentions visiting his family; gives all the latest news about friends and relatives; asks for a very detailed letter from him. 3 pp. TCy of ALS. Incomplete.