Box 5
Contains 37 Results:
Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Alexander Gardiner, New York City, New York, no year November 27
Scope and Contents Claims that "Hoffman's place" is not important to them; both the "Cass [?] paper" and the "Delaware paper" have Graham formed as President; feels that Stillwell is not "worth his salt and bread." 1 p. ALS.
Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Alexander Gardiner, New York City, New York, no year December 4
Scope and Contents Encloses something indicate to Gardiner that there needs to be an explanation of Mr. Polk's policy; claims that if Mr. Polk has war he is responsible for the calamity. 1 p. ALS.
Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Alexander Gardiner, New York City, New York, no year December 22
Scope and Contents Wishes Gardiner to take care of the matter concerning the Aurora newspaper in the way he feels most appropriate; believes there is a diversity of opinion concerning the matter, but trusts that Gardiner knows what to do. 1 p. ALS.
Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Alexander Gardiner, New York City, New York, no year November 30
Scope and Contents VanNess [?] informed Tyler that Kelley claims he had been offered a bribe from Gardiner; reports that Hoffman feels that Gardiner's conduct was not improper; does not consider VanNess a "man of honor." 2 pp. ALS.
Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Alexander Gardiner, New York City, New York, no year December 24
Scope and Contents Tyler questions why Beeman was appointed to the New York Corrections House; wants him to try and have it investigated.
Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Alexander Gardiner, New York City, New York, no year December 28
Scope and Contents Insists that Gardiner remove Mr. Beeman immediately; Tyler claims that Beeman's appointment was the work of villains; wants Gardiner to see that James Bigler is appointed; warns him to beware of all possible "Cass" men. 2 pp. ALS.
Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Alexander Gardiner, New York City, New York, no year December 29
Scope and Contents Admits that there are problems with the arrangements of the Aurora; warns Gardiner not to trust Graham. 1 p. ALS.
Draft of letter, concerning one of Robert Tyler's legal cases defending John and Michael Castillo, undated
In this case he is the defending attorney for John and Michael Castillo, accused of assault and battery; Tyler presents a detailed account of the trial; complains that the case has been misrepresented. 2 pp. Df.
Draft of speech, concerning a treaty, undated
Draft of a speech; missing first two pages; concerns a treaty; Tyler does not feel that the treaty should have stipulation; refers to the Ottoman territory; stands against the old motto that "might makes right"; missing pages four and five; defends the President against attacks that he has given out appointments to unworthy recipients. Df.
Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Alexander Gardiner, New York City, New York, no year December 31
Scope and Contents Is "shocked" by what Gardiner has told him about Beeman; claims that it only proves that VanNess is "treacherous"; believes that VanNess is responsible for a letter in the New York Herald that was "abusive" to the President; feels that in the Aurora matter Gardiner's undle should be appointed, but if it can't be him, recommends Mr. Cooper. 3 pp. ALS.
Robert Tyler to James Buchanan, undated
Scope and Contents Was embarrassed by the favorable remarks made about him in public; continues to explain why he is not famous; claims that his membership in the "Society" is "gratifying"; feels that the Society is "nobler" than any other in the land. 4 pp. Df.
Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Major G.H. Crossman, undated
Scope and Contents Asks Crossman to "comply" with [?] in all "business corrections." 1 p. ALS.