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 Concerning the Presidential Administration; enumerates the constitutional duties of the President and adds that he has other "unwritten" duties. 18 pp. Df.

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Scope and Contents Refers to the infringements of colonists' rights by Lord North; explains that liberties have always been granted in Virginia; feels Virginia has held up to its promise of "representative" government. 16 pp. Df.

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Concerning the early relationship between the United States and Great Britain; traces the development of England; claims that Americans are fortunate to be the descendants of such an ancient and great country. 8 pp. Df.

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Scope and Contents Referring to other forms government in comparison to that of the U.S.; feels that an "Almighty Providence" granted the American Constitution; believes that nature has provided for the commercial success of the American Continent; puts forth the notion that U.S. borders should extend straight across to the pacific; declares that the American government provides many advantages to its people; speculates on the future of the country. 21 pp. Df.

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Scope and Contents Concerning foreign relations with Great Britain; refers to the "unhappy" people of England; claims that they are eing goverened by an oppressive group of people; believes that the same situation is developing in South Africa. 13 pp. Df.

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Partial draft of speech claiming that the early statesman would be still crying out today if they were alive; feels that everyone should be involved in the institutions of the state; just as those men were. 2 pp. Df.

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Partial draft of speech concerning the develpment of the Virginia Colony; claims that Virginia has the oldest representative government; feels that each man came to Virginia knowing his civil rights; and that is why Virginia wa so successful. 6 pp. Df.

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Resolved that each collector is authorized to collect thirty dollars. 1 p. ADS.

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Scope and Contents Reports of John Tyler's accident; feels that Livingston administered the estate decently; claims that any billing and ordering problems are the result of the Post Office and would like [?] to put those problems in the past. 2 pp. AL.

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Scope and Contents Explains what rights Americans have and why they have them; explains how these righs affect the accused; claims that the charged was not legally made; reminds the jury that it is the "agent of the law"; includes another address concerning the District Attorney and his case against the defendant. 16 pp. AMs.

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