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Box 4

 Container

Contains 23 Results:

John McClenahan, New York, New York, to Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1856 January 5

 Item — Box: 4, Folder: 4
Identifier: id88108
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1856 January 5

Samuel Lumsden, Cincinatti, Ohio, to Robert Tyler, 1856 January 13

 Item — Box: 4, Folder: 4
Identifier: id88109
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1856 January 13

John J. McGowan, Astor Place House, New York, New York, to Robert Tyler, 1856 January 17

 Item — Box: 4, Folder: 4
Identifier: id88110
Scope and Contents

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

Dates: 1856 January 17

Patrick Lynch, New York, New York, to Robert Tyler, 1856 January 19

 Item — Box: 4, Folder: 4
Identifier: id88111
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1856 January 19

John J. McGowan, N.D., Providence, R.I., to Robert Tyler, 1856 January 23

 Item — Box: 4, Folder: 4
Identifier: id88112
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1856 January 23

John McClenahan, New York, New York, to Robert Tyler, 1856 January 23

 Item — Box: 4, Folder: 4
Identifier: id88113
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1856 January 23

Dr. Charles Cumming, Atlanta, GA, to Dr. John J. McGowan, Providence, RI, 1856 February 10

 Item — Box: 4, Folder: 4
Identifier: id88250
Scope and Contents

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

Dates: 1856 February 10

John J. McGowan, Providence, R.I., to Robert Tyler, 1856 February 16

 Item — Box: 4, Folder: 4
Identifier: id88251
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1856 February 16

James Hoy, Trenton, N.J. to Robert Tyler, 1856 February 22

 Item — Box: 4, Folder: 4
Identifier: id88252
Scope and Contents

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

Dates: 1856 February 22

John J. McGowan, Providence, R.I. to Robert Tyler, 1856 March 13

 Item — Box: 4, Folder: 4
Identifier: id88253
Scope and Contents

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

Dates: 1856 March 13

Dr. T.H. Smith, Boston, Massachussetts, to Robert Tyler, 1856 March 27

 Item — Box: 4, Folder: 4
Identifier: id88254
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1856 March 27

Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Boswell Seawell, 1856 March 30

 Item — Box: 4, Folder: 4
Identifier: id88255
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1856 March 30

John McClenahan, New York, New York, to Robert Tyler, 1856 April 18

 Item — Box: 4, Folder: 4
Identifier: id88256
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1856 April 18

John J. McGowan, New York, New York, to Robert Tyler, 1856 May 19

 Item — Box: 4, Folder: 4
Identifier: id88456
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1856 May 19

Samuel Lumsden, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Robert Tyler, 1856 June 5

 Item — Box: 4, Folder: 4
Identifier: id88459
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1856 June 5

P. Cagger, Albany, New York, to Robert Tyler, 1856 April 26

 Item — Box: 4, Folder: 4
Identifier: id88257
Scope and Contents

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

Dates: 1856 April 26

Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Governor Henry A. Wise, 1856 April 26

 Item — Box: 4, Folder: 4
Identifier: id88258
Scope and Contents

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

Dates: 1856 April 26

Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Henry A. Wise, 1856 June 9

 Item — Box: 4, Folder: 4
Identifier: id88460
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1856 June 9

Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Dr. John J. McGowan, 1856 June 16

 Item — Box: 4, Folder: 4
Identifier: id88462
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1856 June 16

John J. McGowan, New York, New York, to Robert Tyler, 1856 June 17

 Item — Box: 4, Folder: 4
Identifier: id88464
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...
Dates: 1856 June 17

John J. McGowan, New York, New York, to Robert Tyler, 1856 June 22

 Item — Box: 4, Folder: 4
Identifier: id88465
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Apologizes for any outbursts in recent letters; has only seen McClenahan once since in New York; Filmore arrived at his house the night before; he is sorry that Filmore allowed himself to be "humbugged and betrayed by the dark lantern." 3 pp. ALS.

Dates: 1856 June 22

John McClenahan, New York, New York, to Robert Tyler, 1857 June 27

 Item — Box: 4, Folder: 4
Identifier: id88466
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Is unable "to go on Sunday night"; is able to leave on Monday or "the following Sunday." 1 p. ALS.

Dates: 1857 June 27

Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Gov. Henry A. Wise, 1856 June 30

 Item — Box: 4, Folder: 4
Identifier: id88467
Scope and Contents Scope and Contents Is ill and "confined to the house"; predicts that "many men" will seek Wise's influence in Virginia to help nominate Buchanan; reminds him to be careful of what he says and does especially in relation to M. Buchanan; has heard compliments of Wise's Richmond Ratificiation speech; Judge Douglas will be caught most likely in the "Squatter Sovereignty" trap; comments that the issue of slavery in the new territories was "ignored in Cincinnati," and that if it ever arises "there...
Dates: 1856 June 30