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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Congratulates him on his induction to the Speaker's chair; notes how far the Old Dominion has "tumbled from that high eminence of glory and political virtue;" warns of the possibility of a few of their fellow Whigs joining with the conservatives. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

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Warns of the danger inherent in naming Gordon as the Whig candidate; notes that this is a crisis situation and urges Minor to act prudently. 3 pp. ALS.

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Requests information concerning the conduct of Jno. Hooe in relation to a certain "loose and base woman;" requests this information on "behalf of many virtuous voters of said King George county" as Hooe is a candidate for election there. 1 p. ALS.

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Discusses the need for faith in strength of the Lord when one is ill; advises submission to the will of God; points out that "it is the unbeliever who is alarmed at the thought of death when he is sick;" informs her that Aunt Sarah will come over to visit her soon. 4 pp. ALS.

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Regrets that previous engagements prevent him from accepting the invitation to the dinner to be given the Honorable Mr.Wise at Louisa Court House; discusses the danger to government institutions caused by the "indifference of the people as to their own inalienable rights;" discusses the need for reform within the framework of the constitution, especially in regards to the banking system. 4 pp. Df.

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Acknowledges his letter; discusses his political options now that he has been elected; asks how his wife took the news. 4 pp. ALS.

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Regrets that he will not be able to attend the dinner to be given in honor of Mr. Clay; gives his highest regards to Mr. Clay and the position he holds. 2 pp. Df.

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Notes that a letter written by Mr. J. Randolph to Mr. Ridley describing opinions and acts of Gilmer that are false has been exhibited in Southampton County; requests that he receive a copy of this letter; urges that the circulation of the letter be suppressed. 1 p. ALS.

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Acknowledges their invitation for him to attend a Whig Convention for the states of Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Ohio; describes the greatness of the influence of "popular will" on the institutions of the United States; notes the necessity of "the vigilance of the people" to preserve the government. 3 pp. Df.

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Acknowledges their invitation for him to attend a Convention in Nashville by the "friends of 'retrenchment and reform';" discusses the upcoming presidential election and the dangers of a strong executive; notes the necessity of individuals to uphold their constitutional rights in order to preserve the Union; warns of the danger of the states losing their power to serve as checks on the Federal government. 4 pp. Df.

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Submitted by Jno. E. Heath; concerning (1) the status of public warehouses owned by Virginia, (2) amount of revenge charged to the sheriffs, (3) fees collected for criminal charges, (4) the amount borrowed by the Treasurer from the banks and (5) the balance in the Treasury. 4 pp. ADS.

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Discusses the "one blank scheme" and its political implications; describes his itinerary. 2 pp. ALS.