Box 7
Contains 219 Results:
Julia Gardiner, New York, New York, to Mary, L.H. Gardiner, Shelter Island, Long Island, New York, 1840 March 17
Scope and Contents Describes a "Fancy Ball" and an elopement which followed; describes lectures that were "grand failures"; discusses Queen Victoria's wedding. 4 pp. Pst of ALS.
Caroline S. Clarkson to Julia Gardiner, East Hampton, New York, 1840 June 2
Scope and Contents Has sent a package to her from "one not a little touched by Cupid's dart," Mr. Sherman; tells of social events; sends regards to family. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.
Julia Gardiner, on board the Sheridan, to Mary L.H. Gardiner, Shelter Island, Long Island, New York, 1840 September 26
Scope and Contents Reports that they have left for Liverpool, England earlier than they planned but are now on board ship in the harbor waiting for enough wind; the traveling plan includes Liverpool, London, and Brighton, England as well as France, Italy, and Germany. 3 pp. Pst of ALS.
Mary Gardiner, Albany, New York, to Julia A. Gardiner, New York, New York, 1842 January 17
Scope and Contents Welcomes her back to America from her trip to Europe; school news. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.
Marie [Mary Gardiner], Albany, New York, to Julia A. Gardiner, Washington, District of Columbia, 1843 January 4
Scope and Contents New Year's greetings; curious of social news; sends school news; New York political news. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.
Inivitation from Mr. and Mrs. Easton to the Misses Gardiner, 1843 January 14
1 p. N.
J.J. Baily to Julia Gardiner, Washington City, D.C., 1843 February 23
Scope and Contents Regrets having missed her in New York; longs for her to write; asks her to speak with the President John Tyler about appointing his [JJB] brother-in-law, Judge Oakley, to the Supreme Court. 1 p. TCy of ALS.
John McLean, Cincinnati, Ohio, to Julia Gardiner, 1843 April 19
Scope and Contents Sees her as "the most fascinating and lovely creature that existed on earth"; realizes his aspiration for her affections are unattainable; hopes to be remembered as a friend. 1 p. TCy of ALS.
J.J. Bailey to Julia Gardiner, East Hampton, Long Island, New York, 1843 May 13
Julia Gardiner, Easthampton, Long Island, New York, to F.W. Pickens, 1843 May 25
Scope and Contents Appreciates his affections, yet cannot return them; hopes to maintain a friendship with him. 1 p. TCy of ALS.
V. Woodhouse Stephens, Teignmouth, Devonshire, England, to Julia Gardiner, American Hotel, New York, 1843 July 16
Scope and Contents Family news; regards to the President; desires a visit from her. 2 pp. TCy fo ALS.
Julia Gardiner, East Hampton, New York, to Mary [L.H. Gardiner], circa 1843 August 1
Scope and Contents Reports that her brother Alexander has been sick; relays her mother's warning against going to the city in August, "the hottest month of the year"; describes East Hampton. 3 pp. Pst of ALS.
Invitation from Mrs. Baber [?] to the Misses Gardiner, circa 1843 December 13
1 p. N.
[?] to Julia Gardiner, 1844 March 27
Scope and Contents Relates sadness due to loss of "Father". 1 p. TCy of AL.
Juliana Gardiner to Julia Gardiner, circa 1844 April 20
Scope and Contents Tells how much Mr. Davis loved Julia and how Julia's father "cut [insulted] him in the Gallery of the House [of Representatives] when all eyes were directed at them"; social news; family news. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.
M. J.Boyd to Julia Gardiner, New York, New York, before 1844 June
Scope and Contents Letter of Introduction for Madame Guillet to Julia Gardiner. 1 p. ALS.
Invitation from Julia Gardiner to Mrs. and Miss Brevoorts, before 1844 June
Asking them to join her mother and herself for their afternoon drive. 1 p. ANS. Also including a calling card for Mr. and Mrs. Samuel roosevelt. 1 item. P.M.
E. F. Brumley to Julia Gardiner, before 1844 June
Scope and Contents Expresses dismay that Julia got wet. 1 p. ANS.
Invitation from Mrs. Charles Hill to the Misses Gardiners, before 1844 June
1 p. N.
Alexander Gardiner, New York, New York, to [Margaret Gardiner?], 1844 June 28
Scope and Contents Enclosed "directions" from Dr. Quinn; tells how the city is full of surprise [about Julia's wedding to the President] and will take weeks to recover; comments of future political appointments; family news. 1 p. TCy of ALS. Including TCy of ALS from Juliana Gardiner to Margaret Gardiner Relays the shock of Julia Gardiner's marriage to the President John Tyler; calls upon her for discretion on the matter; family news.
Alexander Gardiner, New York, New York to Julia Gardiner Tyler, 1844 June 28
Scope and Contents Relates the astonishment of the city to the news of her marriage to President John Tyler; he has sent an announcement to the evening newspapers. 1 p. TCy of ALS.
Richard Bland Randolph, late Secretary Commander of the U.S. Navy Hospital, Portsmouth Virginia, to Mrs. President Tyler Julia Gardiner Tyler, Washington, D.C., 1844 June 29
Scope and Contents Sends congratulation on "consumation of connubial bliss"; feels that President Tyler has treated him ingentlemanly; hopes for her sake that the President is re-elected because "she is admirably adored by all" even thous he "is violatly opposed to his political sentiments"; states that the Tyler administration has "robbed" him of $160,000 and has left him a pauper; pleads for her assistance. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.
Julia Gardiner, Tyler, Washington, D.C., to Julia McLachlan Gardiner, 1844 June 30
Scope and Contents This was the first opportunity to write since her "accession"; tells of her arrival in Washington and the White House; states she is "quiet posession of the Presidential Mansion"; tells of the reception at the Executive Mansion and the demolition of the "famous wedding cake"; tells Alexander Gardiner not to worry about political appointments. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.
Margaret Gardiner, Washington, D.C., to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, 1844 July 2
Scope and Contents Appreciates the advice sent; social news of the White House; states that the President John Tyler fears losing all presidential honors to Julia Gardiner Tyler; discusses political appointments. 1 p. TCy of ALS.
Juliana McLachlan Gardiner to Julia Gardiner Tyler, Washington City, D.C., 1844 July 4
Scope and Contents Family news; states that she realized that she now has a son [-in-law] who is the President of the United States; sends regards to the President and to Margaret Gardiner. 1 p. TCy of ALS.