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.

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.

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.

Scope and Contents Tyler questions why Beeman was appointed to the New York Corrections House; wants him to try and have it investigated.

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.

Scope and Contents Admits that there are problems with the arrangements of the Aurora; warns Gardiner not to trust Graham. 1 p. ALS.

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 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.

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.

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.

Scope and Contents Asks Crossman to "comply" with [?] in all "business corrections." 1 p. ALS.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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 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.

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

2 pp. AMs.

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.

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.

2 pp. ALS.