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,...

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents Informs Buchanan that the Irish faction within the Party was upset at their interpretation of speech in Buchanan made; he has written a letter to the editor of the Citizen informing him that Buchanan's intent was not to "justify British Gov[ernmen]t in India and Ireland"; advises him to make a public announcement of that fact to clarify any confusion; warns Buchanan that some men feel that he [JB] "belongs to them"; advises buchanan to "drive 'em away." 2 pp. TCy of...

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Scope and Contents Attempted to persuade mr. Charles O'Connel to Col. Saunders to attend the Cincinnati convention as he may "be of essential service"; Col. Saunders "declares for Buchanan" the Vermont delegates are mostly for Douglass. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

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Scope and Contents Informs him that Wise was the key to Buchanan's nomination; his father's name was mentioned several times, always in favor, at the Convention. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

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Endorsement concerning letter from Robert Tyler, to John J. McGowan. 1 p. N.

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Scope and Contents Feels that Mitchel does not support the [IAEA] organization and that Tyler should attempt to persuade him into its favor; speaks pejoratively regarding editor of the Irish-American, Lynch; claims that the Massachusetts Convention was "a sorry affair"; recommends Lumsden to strengthen the organization; Harris wanted to knwo who informed McClenahan that he was a British spy, but McClenahan would not tell him. 4 pp. ALS.

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Scope and Contents States that he had a letter from Dr. Smith proposing a meeting with him and Tyler in Philadelphial; feels that they should postpone everthing until the "full fruits" of the trial "are developed"; claims that "victory and glory await us." 1 p ALS.

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Scope and Contents Tried to see Lynch, finally found him in Brooklyn; feels that everything "is made right" with Lynch. 2 pp. ALS.

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Scope and Contents Feels that a recent speech made referring to Tyler is unworthy; knows that Tyler is "a patriot and a gentleman"; intends to publish something to this effect in his nxt paper. 1 p. ALS.

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Scope and Contents Notes that, according to custom, a fee is to be collected by the Directory when a new charter is applied for; asks Tyler's opinion as to whether the new laws cancel this old custom or not. 1 p. ALS.

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Scope and Contents Noticed that McGowan signed a letter with his official title within the Directory; asks Tyler if the names of members of the organization are not to be secret; Mr. Mitchel's lecture "cut to pieces" John Omahony's faction; this faction "has utterly ruined itself." 2 pp. ALS.

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Has had an interview with Mr. Thomas Whyte, Secretary of the State Directory; refers to the Emigrant Aid Society. 1 p. ALS.

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Scope and Contents Surprised that the Directory Charter has not reached Tyler yet; receives money very slowly, but has received "encouraging letters" from the South and West. 2 pp. ALS.

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Scope and Contents Informs Tyler that accommodations "will be due" on the 21st; he should remind the Herald that the amount is $300. 1 p. ALS

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Scope and Contents Wants to call a meeting of the Supreme Directory and force Mitchell to give an explanation of his traitorous acts. 3 pp. ALS

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Scope and Contents Regrets that he cannot attend the meeting of the Supreme Directory on the 29th; feels that the conduct of the Secretary [McGowan], is not satisfactory. 1 p. ALS. Including Cy of ALS from Dr. Smith, [Boston, Mass], to Dr. McGowan 4 March, 1856, concerning the sending of "monies" to the Treasurer. 1 p.

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Scope and Contents Predicts that the State Delegates of Virginia will be for Wise; states that Wise is very close to their whole family; his father would be the best but he is out of politics; he will be a valuable asset in the election of Buchanan. 4 pp. ALS.

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Scope and Contents Has received a letter from Daniel Edgar Sickles, Secretary of Legation to Mr. Buchanan, that regards Buchanan in much the same way Tyler had in a previous letter; asks Tyler which letter he would rather see printed in the Citizen. 1 p. ALS.

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Scope and Contents Finds Buchanan acceptable as a possible candidate, but feels he will  not get a third of the Irish vote; would not be able to support Pierce "under any circumstances"; desires some indication of the association's {IAEA] policy in this matter; disturbed by Messrs. Lumsden and Convoy's failure to respond to him on association business; trusts that Tyler's sister is recoverning from her illness. 4 pp. ALS.

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Scope and Contents Glad to hear that Tyler was in Cincinnati to give a lecture to the "Robert Emmett Club"; hopes that Gov. Wise will receive the Presidential nomination from the Cincinnati Convention, which is presently meeting; worries taht Buchanan is too fond of Great Britain; also, Lumsden does not want another Northern man; he feels that the North has exploited the South and is not holding up to the American Constitution. 7 pp. ALS.

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Scope and Contents Wishes Tyler to forward some enclosed pamphlets concerning the "Syracuse Convention." 1 p. ALS.

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Scope and Contents Relays an editorial written in the Pennsylvanian "hinting the idea of coalition"; relays, also, good tidings from Mr. Buchanan; asks if Wise knows James Black of Pittsburg; mentions [William] Bigler; warns that a split may occur in the Democratic Party. 2 pp. ALS. Printed in Auchampaugh

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Scope and Contents Informs Wise that Bright supports Buchanan; worried that Douglas friends will support Hunter in an effort to beat Buchanan' but feels that Wise will triumph in Virginia. 3 pp. ALS. Printed in Auchampaugh.

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Scope and Contents Cannot go to New York, but wishes McGowan to visit him in Pennsylvania; says the Buchanan did not mean to indicate that Britain was "tyranical"; refuses to involve the IAEA in politicial questions. 4 pp. ALS. Printed in Auchampaugh.

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents Refutes a charge that Tyler made in a recent letter that McGowan was inplicating the Association in politics; assures Tyler that he was simply relaying the sentiments of club members regarding Buchanan, knowing that Tyler would most likely be interested; the speech Buchanan made has turned Irish sentiment bitterly against himself and Herbert of the Pilot Citizen is using it to turn them away from the Democratic party; claims that the organization can do nothing if a...