Box 5
Contains 66 Results:
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.
Draft of speech, concerning the Presidential Administration, undated
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.
Partial draft of speech concerning rights of Americans, undated
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.
Partial draft of speech, concerning the early relationship between the United States and Great Britain, undated
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.
Partial draft of speech, referring to other forms of government, undated
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.
Partial draft of speech, concerning foreign relations with Great Britain, undated
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.
Partial draft of speech, undated
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.
Partial draft of speech, concerning the development of the Virginia Colony, undated
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.
Resolution of the Irish Aid Society, undated
Resolved that each collector is authorized to collect thirty dollars. 1 p. ADS.
Poem entitled "The Oak", undated
2 pp. AMs.
Robert Tyler to [?], undated
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.
Draft of speech, concerning the "Stetler's Case", undated
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.
Extracts from various newspapers, sent to Tyler by [?], undated
2 pp. ALS.