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 Claims that although it is a tight contest, Porter has little chance of obtaining the judgeshipl believes that Gov. Packer is "nervous" that Buchanan is suspicious of him; reports that the Senate Committee is behind Buchanan in the "Fillibustering Question." 1 p. Two TCy of ALS.

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Scope and Contents Relates that Joe Seawell has been dismissed from the Navy; asks if he [BS] will loan him money to give Joe or to send it directly to him. 1 p. ALS.

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Scope and Contents Claims that he is not involved in present agitations toward Forney in Virginia or elsewhere; feels that if too many men crowd the President eventually "envy and jealousy" will arise. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

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Scope and Contents [Page 1 missing]; encloses a letter written to Committee of Stark County, Ohio he would like for Wise to have published in a Richmond paper; reports that Mr. McClenahan, the editor of the Citizen prefers "Wise over anyone else for the Presidency"; claims that all the various opposing factions are rallying together. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

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Scope and Contents Would like Gardiner's interpretation of the leading article in the January 4th edition of Benne's paper; he is anxious to hear about the Beeman affair. 1 p. ALS.

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Feels that Ferris [?] is better than VanNess for chairman; asks if Beenman has been removed yet; Tyler is too busy to make it to New York. 1 p. ALS.

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Scope and Contents 1 p. PM. Including ANS from Robert Tyler to Alexander Gardiner, New York, New York comments on a meeting. 1 p.

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Scope and Contents Reports that W.H. Polk will be in New York the following evening; urges Gardiner, Graham and other friends to see him. 1 p. ALS.

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Scope and Contents Reports that the Herald brings news that [the barn burners?] have been been defeated.; he hears also that the Tammany Ball was a "Tyler affair," but he did not receive an invitation; would like him to make an inquiry about it; asks again if Beeman has been removed; believes that all the men connected with him are in Washington. 2 pp. ALS.

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Scope and Contents Reports that he will be in New York on Friday; encloses a newspaper containing an address he gave to the Grennomes[?]; would like for Gardiner to have it published. 1 p. ALS.

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Scope and Contents Encloses an article from the Pennsylvanian. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

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Scope and Contents Asks if he has heard anything regarding Audubon's expeditions to California; Tyler is considering going himself or sending Mr. Holland to San Francisco "to seek [their] fortunes" 1 p. ALS.

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Scope and Contents Asks if Termis[?] is the right man as surveyor; would like him [AG] to send him to Washington if he is; Tyle claims that he is on good terms with Termis[?]. 1 p. ALS.

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Scope and Contents Reports that he has receive the check for $741.6 1/4 and will attend to his matter "with pleasure"; feels that Buchanan will surely obtain the nomination. 1 p. ALS.

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Scope and Contents Reports that "6 or 7 hunderd dollars" are due to Mr. Cooper as salary back pay; talks of financial difficulties; thanks Gardiner for his last letter. 2 pp. ALS.

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Scope and Contents Points out what a poor writer he is; expresses hope that his family is well; he received a letter from the "ex-Functionary" whom he finds "lively as a cricket"; wishes that Dudly Felow had been elected Mayor. 3 pp. ALS.

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Scope and Contents Reports that the court "detains" him from being in New York Saturday; encloses something from the Times; claims that Wilton[?] has "killed" Charlie Ingersall and he is "glad." 1 p. ALS.

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Scope and Contents Thanks himfor handling the matter concerning Mr. Cooper; claims that he can request no favors from Polk nor Walker; feels that Judge Nelson is "bound in honor" to ensure that Gardiner prospers in business; believes that [Polk and Walker?] will cheat him if they can; predicts that Calhoun is their man now; asks him to send the article about the President. 2 pp. ALS.

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Scope and Contents Has just received the pamphlets and will distribute them "as far as practicable"; feels that his repeal movement was successful; he has had an "immense" meeting, feels as though he has "choked off" all his enemies. 1 p. ALS.

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Scope and Contents Reports that he has sent the letter to the President and that they contain 225 signatures; Tyler is seeking the pamphlet in the Van Buren question from Gardiner; claims that this is all for his father who has been defied by several men. 1 p. ALS.

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Scope and Contents Has just returned from Washington; commits himself to Thompson; claims that the Senate will reject Suydam; proposes that if they do, Collins should fill the vacancy. 1 p. ALS. Including NwsCl of letter from Robert Tyler, 1 p.

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Scope and Contents Tyler possesses intelligence, from "pretty high authority" in Washington that he might be able to obtain the [chargeship?] in Rome; wonders if Judge Milson would write a letter of recommendation for him. 1 p. ALS.

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Scope and Contents Wants Gardiner to see him on his way back to New York as there are many things of "vast importance" about which they should disuss; reports that Broderick wants the Secretary of Terasurey to act in his behalf; Tyler feels that this is an extremely important matter and thinks that the President should be informed of it. 1 p. ALS.