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 Regrets not being able to speak in H[?]'s district due to illness. 2 pp. ALS.

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Endorsement of letter from Michael Dohaney, New York. 1 p. N.

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Scope and Contents Claims that "we" will win this state [Pennsylvania], New Jersey,  and New York; predicts that if we beat the "nigger worshippers" bad in this election, the contest in 1860 will be the know-nothing Heresies. 3 pp. ALS. Printed in Auchampaugh.

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Scope and Contents Apologizes for placing Tyler's letter about Buchanan in the news section; he has written an editorial of his own in favor of Buchanan which he feels will do Buchanan "[more] good than a partisan article from a personal or political friend"; claims that Buchanan's speech has done a great deal of harm; reaffirms that he will help the Democratic party in the campaign. 5 pp. ALS.

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Scope and Contents Informs Wise that "He [Buchanan] distinctly declares himself opposed to squatter sovereignty"; he says that if elected president, he intends being President; Buchanan also told Tyler that his plans were influenced by him; encloses an article from the Citizen that Wise should have published in a Richmond paper, the editor of the Citizen prefers him [HW] for the Presidency. 4 pp. ALS. Printed in Auchampaugh.

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Extract. Claims that the Democratic Party has always guarded the rights of foreigners; explains that Buchanan's farewell speech to England is greatly misunderstood. 3 pp. Cy of AL. Including Nws Cl concerning Democratic Party electors of the fifth ward. 1 p.

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Scope and Contents Feels that Wise has misapprehended Buchanan's sentiments towards himself; Tyler knows that Buchanan likes Tyler but also feels strongly that Buchanan likes Wise. 2 pp. ALS. Printed in Auchampaugh.

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Scope and Contents He and Mr. Edward Kenefeck are traveling to new York; plan on seeing Tyler; the goal of their trip is to collect the thousand dollas owed by the New York club in order to pay "the trial" of last January. 1 p. ALS.

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Scope and Contents Suggests for Tyler some new signs and passwords; informs him that he has been feeling ill; claims that the Herald is "unprincipled" and attacks Buchanan in an "ungentlemanly" manner. 2 pp. AL. Printed in Auchampaugh.

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Scope and Contents Would like Tyler to investigate why Lynch never received a reply to his letter to the Secretary of the Navy concerning the voyage of the "new[?] frigate" to Ireland; Lynch feels that not only will it be a boon to Irisih Americans and American businessmen, it will also give hope to despairing Ireland. 4 pp. ALS.

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Scope and Contents Claims that the South must pull together with the rest of the country; feels that the Fremont Party will try to dominate the South; suggests taht it is Wise's responsibility to strenthen the South and join it with the North; Tyler claims that Wise's "actions will make civil war." 3 pp. ALS. Printed in Auchampaugh.

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Scope and Contents Feels that Buchanan will win the election, but is not nearly completely sure of it; believes that if Buchanan loses Pennsylvania he will lose altogether; if he loses, Tyler suggests the South leave the Union and make an alliance with Great Britain. 4 pp. ALS.

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Scope and Contents Received the letter from Tyler approving the signs; claims that Lumsden is disruptuing the association; but believed there is "the nucleus of a strong association of the right material" who can hold things together. 7 pp. ALS.

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Scope and Contents Called at Tyler's office a few times, but never reached him; will announce Tyler to speak in his neighborhood on August 20. 1 p. ALS.

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Scope and Contents Warns Wise of the "political serpents" who will come down from the North and try to do him mischief; feels that Forney is not a good person for Buchanan to have around himself; suggests Glancey Jones as an able ally. 4 pp. ALS.

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents Claims that the election is going smoothly and that Buchanan will be elected "without doubt"; reports taht he was upset by the placing of an editorial he wrote on the fourth page of the newspaper; met with the editor, Mr. Fiske, and was promised that it would be corrected; concerned that this act may be part of a scheme against Tyler and Wise to proceed with caution and to avoid any argument with Buchanan and to see him at the "earliest moment." 4 pp. ALS. Printed in...

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Scope and Contents Thanks "God" for the victory of Buchanan; claims that it was "the vote of the South" that secured it; the faction in the North has excluded Wise from "their prop-the Pennsylvanian"; believes that "they would betray their father." 3 pp. ALS. Pritned in Auchampaugh.

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Scope and Contents Happy that the North did not come out too strongly as that would have damaged the administration; claims that the "forney Clique would have succeeded"; fells that forney and his friends would have brought chaos to the country; believes that Forney is actually being dictated to by a group of men, and they are responsible for the destructive comments on Robert Tyler; postulates that their plan is to "kill [Wise] off" and replace him. 4 pp. ALS. Printed in Auchampaugh.

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Scope and Contents Has heard that his brother John is urging Wise to suggest Robert's name to Mr. Buchanan for a cambinet position; Tyler will not accept a positionl although Tyler likes Buchanan, he warns Wise to guard his [HW] honor and secure "Southern rights." 4 pp. ALS. Including TCyof the above ALS.

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Scope and Contents Encloses a report on the dangers confronting the South and his views on the best way to deal with them; would like Wise to publosh the report in as many Southern papers as possible; suggests that it be read in the Convention; claims that where the Contest of 1860 is concerned, Wise is the "only man living who can make the slightest impression upon the North." 2 pp. ALS.

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Scope and Contents Had an itnerview with Mr. Buchanan whod esired to talk about Governor Floyd; advised Buchanan to talk to Wise about the matter; warns him to keep a "sharp eye" on the situation regarding Buchanan's cabinet; claims that Forney will "use his influence in Pa." against Wise. 4 pp. ALS.

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Scope and Contents Has just visited with Buchanan; claims that Wise is Buchanan's "favorite" of anyone; reports that Buchanan is troubled in deciding who would be the right man for Secretary of State; refers to Cobb as a possible solution; claims that Forney will do Wise damage; Tyler feels that he and Wise are very close. 6 pp. AL.

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Scope and Contents Tyler will not "stand in the way" of any favors Buchanan may bestow upon him, even if they include Forney; suggests that Col. Bigler is not happy with Wise; has seen Buchanan, who was kind, but feels he is too "thick" with Forney. 3 pp. ALS. Including TCy of the above ALS. 1 p. Printed in Auchampaugh.

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Scope and Contents Reports that a man called "Senex" claiming to be Wise's friend, came to see himl Tyler put him through a test to be sure of his intentions; believes him to be under the control of Forney and his friends; pleads with Wise to keep "Senex" from any more recognition in the Richmond Enquirer. 4 pp. ALS. Printed in Auchampaugh.