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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Relates his need for religion and guidance in this world; believes that he would have turned to religion long ago if only his wife were pious; asks her to think of religious concerns; discusses family news; debates the prospects of remaining in the Legislature. 4 pp. ALS.

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Receipt for $11.25 from Thomas Walker Gilmer to John M. Patton. 1 p. ADS.

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Apologizes for not writing first; believes that Gilmer will make it through his present difficulties with the help of God; discusses the need for God amidst the evils of the world. 4 pp. ALS.

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Informs Southall of a parcel received for him at the American Consulate. 1 p. AL.

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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Invites Nelson to a dinner on the 4th of July in his honor. 1 p. ACyS of ALS.

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Gives a full account of his research to prove the identity of Doctor Thomas Lendrum. 2 pp. L.

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Invitation. 1 p. ALS.

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For the purpose of recommending and nominating Hugh L. White of Tennessee as President of the United States of AMerica. 12 pp. PV.

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Receipt of $2,250.53 from Thomas Walker Gilmer "on the principal and interest on the debt of Andrew Sweeney secured by deed of trust from Richmond Moon, Sr.," signed by William Lomptins. 2 pp. ADS.

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Receipt of James B. Fretwell for Richard Moon, "received of Thomas Walker Gilmer eight Hundred and thirty six dollars & 60 cents." 1 p. ADS.

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Describes his impressions of the people and rituals he observed during a visit to a Catholic cathedral; mentions the prospect of sea sickness, but notes that "no one ever died of it;" describes his purchase of a substantial amount of property on Galveston Island; mentions other business dealings. 4 pp. ALS.

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Announces his arrival home; describes his reception; wishes that she and the children were with him; fears that business will keep him occupied for quite a while. 4 pp. ALS.

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Describes his joy upon the receipt of her letter; discusses business plans and matters at ome; mentions his longing to see her and the children. 4 pp. ALS.

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Believes Mr. Archer to be a most "promising youth;" discusses the general supervision "which his youth and inexperience may require." 1 p. AL.

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Wishes that relations between the two of them could have been closer; asks for aid in "reading the signs of the horoscope;" asks what is to become of the "honest, independent states right republicans of the South" (like himself); wishes that there was some Virginia and Georgia to cooperate. 3 pp. ALS.

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Inquires as to any further developments in regard to his Virginia claims; asks for an early reply. 2 pp. ALS.