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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Newspaper clippings; envelopes to Mr. and Mrs. David Gardiner and Alexander Gardiner; envelopes to Margaret Gardiner Beeckman; envelopes to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner; calling cards from the Beeckmans and the Gardiners.

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Requests the company of the Gardiners on the 13th. 1 p. AC. No year given

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Asks if Mr. Gardiner could handle her money as "I have had it by Me some time and I long to have it Earning something;" hopes that it will be of no trouble and asks that she be informed of their decision. 1 p. ALS. No year given

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Looks forward to her visit; hopes that she will come early so that they can spend lots of time together; states that she will meet Juliana at the dock of her choice. 1 p. ALS.

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States that she can attend to any additional sewing Mrs. Gardiner might have; discusses her father's illness; thanks Mrs. Gardiner for her kindness. 1 p. ALS.

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Discusses the case of the mortgage Gardiner's mother brought against a bond executed by his father. 1 p. ALS.

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Announces his safe return from Kentucky; mentions that the Beeckmans are well and that Gilbert's health is continuing to improve. 1 p. ALS.

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Does not understand "how the Trustees considered themselves justified in warranting Mr. Gardiner's conduct;" thanks his mother for sending the "corrector;" asks about a Mrs. Ann Rogers who was listed in it; thinks that the family ought to come and visit; mentions that Professor Henry, "the second scientifical man in the country" declined a position at the University of Virginia with almost triple his present pay; discusses his academic performance. 3 pp. ALS.

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Consoles her on the death of a loved one. 2 pp. ALS.

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Invitation to take tea at 4:00. 1 p. ALS.

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Regrets to inform him that they will not be able to visit tonight as was suggested; thanks him for his letters; wishes him a "speedy return to health." 1 p. ALS.

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1 p. PM.

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Sends a copy of the President's address; describes a grand celebration on the James River. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

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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Regrets the delay that will keep him away from home; discusses his business; believes he is getting the better of his cough, hearts that Eliza is healthy again; gives news of acquaintances; states that the constant snow has kept him indoors. 2 pp. ALS. No year given

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Expresses great desire to see her again, but regrets that her illness prevents her from doing so; mentions that her daughter would call in her place were it not for her sprained ankle; asks her to come visit them instead. 2 pp. ALS.

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Apologizes for disappointing her, but explains that the doctor is still away delivering a baby; sends what quinine he has. 1 p. ALS. No year given

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Reports that the President Tyler will leave "Sherwood Forest" on the 21st for New York; describes the house and decorating suggestions; asks him to send several items, including her cookbook. 4 pp. ALS.

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Requests their company on December 16. 2 pp. AL. No year given

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Worries that Mrs. Julia Tyler's habit of writing to Mrs. Gardiner twice a week will make her letter "superfluous;" mentions an unusual warm spell; reports that "the family (with the exception of Uncle) have enjoyed perfect health." 4 pp. ALS. No year given

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Relates his pleasure at seeing her and visiting East Hampton, New York; describes his visits around New York and New Jersey; states that he enjoyed Beeckman very much. 12 pp. ALS. No year given

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Reports that there is no cause for alarm as her health is improving; describes a ball held last evening where no one wanted to dance; mentions making the acquaintance of a spectacularly attired French woman in the company of the Count de Reis, a Spanish nobleman; reports that Harry Beeckman is well. 2 pp. TCy of ALS. No year given