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 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.

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Scope and Contents Reports to her that he can find none of his father's papers regarding Mr. Webster; claims, however, that his father had worked closely with Mr. Webster on the "Ashburton negotiation: and always had much 'admiration' for Mr. Webster"; is sorrofwul that his father's papers have been stroyed. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

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Scope and Contents Is impressed by his efforts and advises him to keep up with "painstaking energy" on the inprovement of his handwriting; advises Robert to listen to his mother; advises him to develop self-control and pereserverance; hopes he will be compensated for his suffering by "obtaining both fame and money"; he reports that all the children are well; fears that he will die soon and is worried that he will leave debts. 4 pp. ALS.

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Scope and Contents Claims that "LeComption" takes Wise away from his true friends; informs Wise of an article "against him" in the Union; claims that the President is "vastly annoyed" with Wise; predicts that at the State Convention, Kansas will be admitted under the LeCompton plan. 3pp. ALS.

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Scope and Contents Is happy to congratulate Boswell on the burth of a son; would like to be presented "affectionately" to Boswell's wife; wants information in Boswell's brother John and his daughter Julia; claims that he is "as poor as ever"; informs Boswell that his family is well. 4 pp. ALS.

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Scope and Contents Calls attention to the Richmond, Fredericksburg, and Potomac Railroad; feels that the Board and Stockholders of the Railroad are being opporessed and should appeal to the Board of Public Works, claims that the Virginia Central Railroad company is making illegal encroachments. 5 pp. ADf.

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Scope and Contents Apologizes for not being able to attend their 4th of July celebration; claims taht the National Democratic Party is the only one that is a truly national party; declares that the [Presidential] Administration cannot be held responsible for many of the problems and in fact has really helped the Party. 4 pp. ALS. Including TCy of above ALS. 2 pp.

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Scope and Contents States that he and Wise do not agree on Popular Sovereignty; claims that he does not want Wise to change his views, he simply wants him to manage them better; tells Wise this only because he is his friend and is genuinely worried about his political career; feels that Wise can not win if he openly declares against the President and the Party. 4 pp. ALS. Printed in Auchampaugh.

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Scope and Contents Empathizes with her on the loss of her daughter [his step-sister] Julia; hears taht Gardiner Tyler is in Virginia and wishes he would write to him; reports that his whole family is in good health. 2 pp. ALS.

Scope and Contents Is worried about the actions of the U.S. District Court; claims that in the supposed "Ku Klux cases" Judge Busteed is acting without respect for the law and exerting his power to have innocent people sentenced; feels that the Judge is being entirely too militaristic; reports to Tyler that a Mr. Brickell, representing the whole community, confronted the Judge with a charge of the same; Love believes that he and Bruckwell will be indicted for "conspiracy to intimidate" a government official;...

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Scope and Contents Thanks him for his "kind note"; informs him that he has told Col. S[?] about his support for aid to Texas and Pacific Railway and will try to persuade him to listen to Tyler; Tucker has been traveling a good deal, promoting the same. 2 pp. ALS.