Scope and Contents From the Collection: Papers, 1716-1944, of the John Tyler family of "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Va. The collection contains correspondence, 1818-1862, of John Tyler concerning politics, War of 1812 claims, presidential election of 1840, land purchases in western Virginia, Kentucky and Illinois, "Sherwood Forest," business matters and his family. Some of the children of John Tyler and his first wife, Letitia Christian Tyler, are represented in the collection: Robert Tyler (and wife,...

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Scope and Contents "Song to Lelia" [arr: Spanish Dance] written by John Tyle to his wife. 1 p. TCy of song.

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Scope and Contents Extracts of newspapers articles from the Philadelphia American Sentinel and the Philadelphia Ledger about John Tyler.

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Scope and Contents Poem entitled "Speed on My Vessel" written by John Tyler on his resignation from the U.S. Senate. 1 p. Cy of poem.

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Concerns shipment of cranberry plants to him, and how to grow them. 4 pp. ALS.

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Scope and Contents Letter concerning his studies, mentions marriage of Albert; mentions Mr. Preston, senator of S. Carolina, son of General Preston of Virginia, and great nephew of Patrick henry, speaking before the senate. 2 pp. ALS. Including TCy of the above ALS. 2 pp.

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Scope and Contents Appreciates the honor conferred upon him by the citizens of Fredericksburg which was sent by him [JC]; his motives in the public office have been to uphold the Constitution and the laws and to restrain executive power; those maintaining opposite opinions have been diminished due to "that event which has transpired since many of the elections took place"; regrets inability to meet with them. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

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Encloses two newspapers sent him by John B. White containing obituary notices of his father Judge White; the "S. Carolina affair swallows up all other subjects..." 1 p. ALS.

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Scope and Contents Mentions her letter written in high spirits; thinks often of Mary, Robert, and her; refers to her desire that he return to private life; says that his friends in the district have a right to expect him to continue for another term in Congress; finds it impossible to be with her at Christmas beacuse of the enquiry in which his committee is engaged; "nothing but a sense of duty can keep me from you." 2 pp. ALS

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Scope and Contents Recommends John Kilby of Virginia for a Revolutionary War pension, [Kilby] having fought in the Bonhomme Richard-Serapis engagement. Explains judge's signature on application is not accompanied by a seal because superior courts in Virginia do not nor have ever had a seal. 2 pp. ALS.

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Scope and Contents Land grant made to Peter Land consisting of 52 acres in Princess Anne County, Virginia Signed by John Tyler, Governor of Virginia. 1 p. DS.

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Scope and Contents Mentions case of Gales and Seaton; information on the peition of William Pinnel; discusses ratification of the Virginia Constitution of 1830; gives voting record by House of Representatives re: Judge Peck; gives voting record of House or Representatives passing the India Bill to its third reading. 2 pp. ALS

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Scope and Contents Requests Badger to give his regrets to the commodore for not making the trip today; the Senate has failed to "adjourn over" and his mind is "too much engrossed with the subjects before me." 1 p. ALS

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Scope and Contents Extract of a letter discussing the appointment of Mr. Riois as Secretary of Legation, and [?]'s desire to change the appointment and offer it to Mr. Van Rensselaer as he had already formally done so. 3 pp. Cy of L. Incomplete.

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Scope and Contents Requests that he [JT] pardon John C. Sharpe, who was dismissed from the Navy, and restore him to his position. 1 p. ALS.

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Scope and Contents Refutes charge brought against him as Collector of the New York Customs House bo Gov. Poindexter. 7 pp. DS. Including deposition of Samiel O. Howe. 3 pp. DS.

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Scope and Contents Recomends Jackson M. Stewart for an appointment; expresses regret at his inability to bid him [JT] a personal farewell. 1 p.  ALS

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Mentions how the President's refusal to sign a charter dealing with corporations and how the refusal affects the Whig party. 2 pp. ACy of LS.

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Congratulates him on new office; advises him how to reun the country; expresses sorrow for death of [William] Henry Harrison. 3 pp. ALS

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Recommends Dr. Jno. M. Galt of Portsmouth Va. for the position of military storekeeper at Old Point Comfort [Va.]. [Received at ordnance office, 29 April, 1841] 1 p. ALS. Includes TCy of the above ALS. 1 p.

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Expresses his and both Houses of Congress regrets about Mr. Harrison's death; also mentions his respect for the late President. 2 pp. ALS.

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Mentions upcoming election in 1840, William Henry Harrison, and thanks for inviting him to become a member of the Tippaccanoe Club. 2 pp. ALS

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Scope and Contents Recommends Henry Washington Hillard of Alabama for a diplomatic post in Belgium, if a vacancy occurs; also recommends William Boulware of Virginia for a diplomatic post at Naples, Italy, reminding him [DW] for a letter of recommendation written by professor Thomas R. Dew of William and Mary College, which is enclosed [Enclosure not included]. 1 p. ALS

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Scope and Contents Concerns financial and voting support in election. 2 pp. ALS.

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Scope and Contents Gives his approval for Webster's plans dealing with impressmentl suggests the plans hold true for the land as well as sea. 1 p. Acy of LS.