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 Sends condolences on Tyler's loss of advisors and friends [due to the explosion on board the warship Princeton]. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

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Scope and Contents Responds to his letter in which he asks to marry her daughter Julia; asks if he will be able to supply Julia with the "enjoyments by which she has been surrounded." 1 p. TCy of ALS.

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Scope and Contents Land grant to William Hudgins of Ray County, Missouri, for eighty acres of land in the District of Land subject to sale at Lexington, Missouri authorized by President John Tyler (see oversized file). 1 p. D.

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Scope and Contents Will defer sending a greyhound across the Atlantic until March because of the cold weather; tells of hopes to negotaite treaty with "His Majesty"; praises address sent by Tyler; has seen a statue of Cicero which bears a likeness to him [JT]; is planning to give him souvenirs of Italy; comments of course the Whigs are pursuing in Virginia on the Presidential question. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

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Scope and Contents Friends wish him [JT] not to reture, but to be a member of the U.S. Senate where he could "annihilate some of the distinguished Coons who have made it their business to villify and persecute you during your administration"; would be also be able to carry through the annexation of Texas. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

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Scope and Contents Mr. Stillwell is anxious to secure the succession to his deputy Mr. Rapalje; wishes something could be done for Shaler; need for men of weight or character as leaders. TCy of ALS. 1 p.

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Scope and Contents Received his letter and considers his views just; comments on several appointments. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

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Scope and Contents Invitation from them by their [secretary?] to play a private concert for the President, his wife, and firends. 1 p. LS.

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Scope and Contents Encloses clipping concerning a meeting about the Texas annexation. 1 p. ALS. Including Nwscl, [circa March 4, 1845]. 1 p.

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Scope and Contents Regrets that he and Mrs. von Geralt missed seeing the Tylers before they left Washington; appreciates his attention and the interest he took in promoting commercial relationships between the U.S. and the Zollverein. 1 p. TCy of ALS

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Scope and Contents Poem entitled "Picnic Song" [by John Tyler?]. 1 p. TCy of Poem

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Scope and Contents Regarding a silver pitcher given to Tyler by the ladies of the county. NwsCl.

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Seating arrangement [probably at the White House] or visiting list. 4 pp. Ms.

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Scope and Contents Suggests that his supports and friends in New York be encouraged to purchase a subscription to a weekly paper, the Old Dominion, at two dollars per year, or a daily paper the New Era, at five dollars per year to boost sales and support the editior; both papers, published and edited by Wm. Cunningham, in Portsmouth, Virginia, provide extensive coverage and support for him [JT]. 3 pp. ALS.

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Scope and Contents Announces his expected arrival in new York and requests that mr. Gardiner meet him at the wharf when he arrives. 1 p. ALS.

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Scope and Contents Warns not to purchase any land in the mountains of Va. without seeing it first, as most of it is of no value; discusses business matters concerning coal mines in Kentucky and plans for raising capital for the project. 4 pp. ALS

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Scope and Contents Suggests Gardiner see the land in Kentucky himself; gives description of the 900 [?] acres and directions for reaching it; also gives the names of several people Gardiner can ask for assistance when he arrives. 3 pp. ALS.

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Scope and Contents Family News; requests Gardiner to send peaches from New York and asks him to visit; Julia is still ill but improving steadily. 2 pp. ALS.

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Scope and Contents Announces the peaches and tells of the arrival of cantaloupes from Mr. Congor that he gave to his servants because he didn't think they were fit for his family; Julia is becoming more healthy; family news. 2 pp. ALS.

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Scope and Contents Discusses the illness of the President John Tyler. 1 p. ALS

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Scope and Contents Suggests he see Mr. Brown concerning possible title to property; congratulates him on nomination to assembly; thinking of strong and decided message [to Congress]. 2 pp. ALS

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Scope and Contents Recommends James J. Wright for the position of consul at Cuba; discusses various nominees for Postmaster in Ulster County, New York; describes excitement about approaching election. 2 pp. ALS.