Box 1
Contains 22 Results:
Poem, "Speed on My Vessel" by John Tyler, 1836
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.
F. Davis, Staunton Nurseries, Staunton, Virginia, to John I. Tyler, 1839 November 28
Concerns shipment of cranberry plants to him, and how to grow them. 4 pp. ALS.
John Tyler, Washington, D.C., to son (Robert Tyler), student William and Mary College [sic], Williamsburg, Va, 1834 January 26
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.
John Tyler, Senate Chamber Washington, D.C., to John Coalter, Fredricksburg, Virginia, 1834 May 29
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.
John Tyler, Washington, D.C. to Honorable H. St. George Tucker, Richmond, Virginia, 1833 January 30
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.
John Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Letitia Christian Tyler, 1818 December 20
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
John Tyler, Charles City County, Virginia to John C. Calhoun, Secretary of War, 1818 May 13
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.
Land grant made to Peter Land of 52 acres in Princess Anne County, Virginia, 1826 August 9
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.
John Tyler, Senate Chamber, Washington, D.C., to William Morgan, 1830 April 24
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
John Tyler to George Badger, 1842?
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
Letter, London, England, to Daniel Webster, 1842 September 16
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.
George Booth Cary, Washington, D.C., to the President of the U.S. John Tyler, Washington City, 1841 September 21
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.
Edward Curtis, New York, New York, to The President John Tyler, 1842 February 19
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.
William Henry Roane, Washington, D.C., to the President John Tyler, 1841 July 19
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
E. Littell, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Daniel Webster, 1841 September 14
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.
S. Jones, King's Creek, to John Tyler, President of the United States, Washington City, 1841 April 14
Congratulates him on new office; advises him how to reun the country; expresses sorrow for death of [William] Henry Harrison. 3 pp. ALS
John Tyler, President of the U.S., Washington, D.C., to John Bell, Secretary of War, Washington, D.C., 1841 April
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.
John Tyler, Washington, D.C, to Mrs. Harrison, 1841 June 13
Expresses his and both Houses of Congress regrets about Mr. Harrison's death; also mentions his respect for the late President. 2 pp. ALS.
John Tyler, Williamsburg, Virginia, to George E. Belcher, New York, New York, 1840 July 10
Mentions upcoming election in 1840, William Henry Harrison, and thanks for inviting him to become a member of the Tippaccanoe Club. 2 pp. ALS
John Tyler (Vice-President of the U.S., Washington, D.C.), to Daniel Webster, Secretary of State, Washington, D.C., 1841 March 15
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
John Tyler, Williamsburg, Virginia, to Hon. Henry A. Wise, "Member of Congress", Washington, D.C., 1840 June 10
Scope and Contents Concerns financial and voting support in election. 2 pp. ALS.
John Tyler to Daniel Webster, 1842 August 1
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.