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 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 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 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 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 Asks Buchanan to tell him to do anything he would like to do; informs Buchanan that a feud between him [RT] and Forney is inevetable and that he finds Forney's conduct "very ungenerous"; claims that Forney has no right to attempt senatorial advances under Buchanan auspices. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

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Scope and Contents Has surveyed public opinion and found it to be in favor of Joseph R. Chandler for Catholic Representation abroad; a delay in this matter of six months would be "preferred." 1 p. TCy of ALS.

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Scope and Contents Content concerning the annual Fourth of July meeting of the State Democratic Party at Independence Hall. 1 p. NwsCl.

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Scope and Contents Has been told by Mr. Westcott that Buchanan plans to "sustain" Gov. Walker; does not know what "sustain" intends, but he hopes Buchanan will do nothing to alter his present Kansas policy; Tyler grows increasingly "against the good faith of Governor Walker"; claims that if Buchanan were to involve himself in Waker's attempts at the Senate, his image would be injured no matter what the outcome; informs Buchanan that Mr. Van Dyke will be visiting him soon. TCy of ALS.

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Scope and Contents Claims that the people are "tired of the Kansas agitation"; feels that Buchanan should persuade Walker to his policy soon or dismiss him; believes there will be less danger in dismissing him that leaving the question open. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

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Scope and Contents Informs Buchanan that Governor Packer would like to see him; claims that any man who tried to interfere with the Constitutional Convention of 21 December would be crushed by the South; believed strongly that there "could be and should be no Civil War." 1 p. TCy of ALS.

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Scope and Contents Speaks of a meeting held "last evening"; claims that Mr. Bright gave a good speech; will be glad to relay more to Buchanan face to face. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

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Scope and Contents Refers to Gov. Wise's "extraordinary letter" and claims that Wise can be "formidable" when he opposes something; stresses to Buchanan that he always tried to keep Wise in line with the Administration; claims taht he, Tyler, is for the Administration and is ready for a fight; feels taht Buchanan can "whip them all" and points out that Buchanan has the greater portion of the Democratic Party supporting him. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

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Scope and Contents Informs Buchanan that he has been offered the clerkship of the U.S. District court which has decided to decline; wishes to emphasize taht while he is honored by the good sentiments about him given by his riends to the President, he has not authorized any of them to place him as an applicant for any position "at [Buchanan's] hands"; reports that the Municipal Election has gone "heavily against" them, but that it has nothing to do with national politics. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

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Scope and Contents Predicts that although the chances are slim, Landys and Phillips may succeed; claims that the county ticket does not look to be in such good shape; reports that Douglass is not faring well in Illinois; intimates to Buchanan that he[RT] feels that the administration is a "nobel [sic] one." 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

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Scope and Contents Feels confident that Buchanan's friends can raise enough funds to buy a newspaper; claims that Buchanan's "Filibuster Resolution" is "right"; does not believe that the Catholic of foreign vote will leave the Democratic Party. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

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Scope and Contents Claims that the Democratic Party can rally itself; feels that Governor Wise is beign "taken in" by men who are not really concerned about him; thinks that Buchanan should reconciliate with Wise, and then he will definitely obtain Virginia's support. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

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Scope and Contents Reports that Buchanan has been "unanimously" endorsed by the State Convention; claims that Senator Benton made a "shameful and most ridiculous" speech at Tammany Hall. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

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Scope and Contents Predicts that Wise will not gain the nomination at the Charleston Convention; feels that the South should endorse Buchanan, even though he does not wish to be a candidate. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

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Scope and Contents Accepts Buchana's invitation and is leaving for Washington soon; claims that Buchanan's name "would prove stronger" in Pennsylvania than any other. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

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Scope and Contents Predicts that Buchanan will get more delegates than any opposition; claims that he [RT] has many from the American Portion of the Party as well as from the German and Irish portions. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

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Scope and Contents Thanks Johnston for his letter, and pledges to serve him; claims that Old [John} Brown should be hung; feels strongly that the South must move away from some of its "atrocious doctrines." 1 p. TCy of ALS.

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Scope and Contents Claims that a comment he gave to the Editor of the Pennsylvanian has been altered and that the published form is not "satisfactory" to him; believes that a Democratic President will be elected; warns that the Southern States should move ahead with caution. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

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Scope and Contents Informs Wise that he has told Buchanan to consult Wise on matters concerning Gov. Floyd and Virginia; advised Buchana to keep Wise "with him" under all circumstances; feels that things are well now with Forney, but was concerned about him; asks what Wise thinks about J. Walker as a possible Secreatary of State. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

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Confederate fifty cent note, signed by Robert Tyler, 1 p. PM.