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Box 7

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Contains 51 Results:

Margaret Gardiner, La Fayette Place [sic], New York, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, 1845 June 1

 Item — Box: 7, Folder: 10
Identifier: id91077
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Has sent a package of bonnets down to her; expresses her concern of her [JGT] health; news of acquaintances. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

Dates: 1845 June 1

Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, to Margaret F. Ritchie, "Brandon," Prince George County, Virginia, 1845 June 2

 Item — Box: 7, Folder: 10
Identifier: id91078
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Sends an invitation for dinner; wishes that she [MFR] be accompanied by her sister and frinds. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

Dates: 1845 June 2

Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, to Margaret Gardiner, 1845 June 5

 Item — Box: 7, Folder: 10
Identifier: id91079
Scope and Contents Scope and Contents Inquires as to why she or their mother Juliana McLachlan Gardiner did not accompany Alexander Gardiner to Easthampton; describes dinner party she had given the evening before; mentions having to cancel plans to visit Mrs. George Harrison due to unexpected company; hopes that someone in her family would pay a visit to "Sherwood Forest"; discusses books and slippers; mentions an interest of the President Tyler in the press; describes the food at a dinner party; discusses...
Dates: 1845 June 5

Alexander Gardiner, East Hampton, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, 1845 June 5

 Item — Box: 7, Folder: 10
Identifier: id91080
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Mentions friends and family; discusses the recent activities of President Polk. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

Dates: 1845 June 5

Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, to Margaret Gardiner, 1845 June 10

 Item — Box: 7, Folder: 10
Identifier: id91081
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Describes the evenint spent at the plantation of Mrs. George Harrison, "Lower Brandon"; says that the President Tyler feels that she "was formed to be the admiriation of every one who has taste and wit and the wonder of all others"; describes the clothes she wishes to be sent to her as soon as possible. 3 pp. TCy of ALS. Incomplete.

Dates: 1845 June 10

Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, to [Alexander Gardiner?], 1845 June 17

 Item — Box: 7, Folder: 10
Identifier: id91082
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Discusses plans for summer travels to the Virginia Springs and the North; mentions the crops and harvesting at the plantation; discusses the appearance of "Sherwood Forest,"; discusses the President's Tyler Clothing. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

Dates: 1845 June 17

Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, to Margaret Gardiner, 1845 June 19

 Item — Box: 7, Folder: 10
Identifier: id91083
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Discusses the value of the harvested crops; describes some minor occurrence on the plantation; discusses carpets; news of friends; mentions the death of President Andrew Jackson. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

Dates: 1845 June 19

Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, to Margaret Gardiner, 1845 June 22

 Item — Box: 7, Folder: 10
Identifier: id91084
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Mentions carpets; discusses travel plans. 1 p. TCy of ALS. Incomplete.

Dates: 1845 June 22

Margaret Gardiner, La Fayette Place [sic], New York, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, 1845 June 23

 Item — Box: 7, Folder: 10
Identifier: id91085
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Encourages her to visit the Sulphur Springs, Virginia, for the summer. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

Dates: 1845 June 23

Julia Gardiner Tyler, Old Point Comfort, Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, 1845 June 27

 Item — Box: 7, Folder: 10
Identifier: id91086
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Describes a cisit by the ladies of "Lower Brandon"; mentions her wedding anniversary. 2 pp. TCy of ALS. Incomplete.

Dates: 1845 June 27

Julia Gardiner Tyler, Old Point Comfort, Virginia, to Margaret Gardiner, 1845 June 29

 Item — Box: 7, Folder: 10
Identifier: id91087
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Describes the scene where she and the President [Tyler[ were staying when a hurricane struck, tells how they were able to escape injury; discusses friends. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

Dates: 1845 June 29

Juliana McLachlan Gardiner to Julia Gardiner Tyler, 1845 July 5

 Item — Box: 7, Folder: 10
Identifier: id91088
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Describes the Fourth of July celebrations on Shelter Island, New York;news of friends; discusses the annexation of Texas. 3 pp. TCy of ALS.

Dates: 1845 July 5

Alexander Gardiner, New York, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, 1845 July 9

 Item — Box: 7, Folder: 10
Identifier: id91089
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Describes the Fourth of July celebrations on Shelter Island, New York; deiscusses the annexation of Texas; discusses the upcoming summer season. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

Dates: 1845 July 9

Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, circa 1845 July

 Item — Box: 7, Folder: 10
Identifier: id91090
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Describes a funeral service for one fo the plantation slaves; discusses clothin; the President Tyler and she plan to go to Richmond to do some shopping; discusses music. 2 pp .TCy of ALS. Including TCy of ALS, 20 July, 1845, from Alexander Gadiner, New York, New York, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner requesting that Julia Gardiner Tyler's bills be sent to him for collection; mentions a fire in the city. 1 p. on the same page as the above. TCy of ALS.

Dates: circa 1845 July

Margaret Gardiner, "The Abby Manor," Shelter Island, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, 1845 July 18

 Item — Box: 7, Folder: 10
Identifier: id91215
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Sends a copy of a newspaper containing the resolution for annexation of Texas. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

Dates: 1845 July 18

Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, 1845 July 18

 Item — Box: 7, Folder: 10
Identifier: id91216
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Describes a visit to Williamsburg from which she "was very anxious to get away"; mentions a visit to Jamestown, Va.; lists those people she met at Old Point Comfort, Va.; mentions an article about the Tyler Administration. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

Dates: 1845 July 18

Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, to [Alexander Gardiner?], 1845 July 22

 Item — Box: 7, Folder: 10
Identifier: id91217
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Discusses the finances of the President Tyler and Robert Tyler; tells that John [Tyler, Jr.] "has forsworn liquor entirely". 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

Dates: 1845 July 22

Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, to [Alexander Gardiner?], 1845 July 24

 Item — Box: 7, Folder: 10
Identifier: id91218
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Family news; mentions the annexation of Texas; feels that "[President] Polk is ruining himself." 1 p. TCy of ALS.

Dates: 1845 July 24

Julia Gardiner Tyler, White Sulphur Springs, Greenbrier County, Virginia, [W. Va.], to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, 1845 August 10

 Item — Box: 7, Folder: 10
Identifier: id91219
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Describes the reception they received on each step of their travel; describes the people they have met; reports her alarm at hearing of a fire in the new Port; describes the baths; reports that "Bonaparte from Baltimore" has the cottage next to theirs. 4 pp. ALS. Including TCy of the above ALS.

Dates: 1845 August 10

Julia Gardiner Tyler, Warm Springs, Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, 1845 September

 Item — Box: 7, Folder: 10
Identifier: id91220
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Describes their travel plans for the nxt few days and their intended arrival in New York; describes the other guests at various sprigns. 2 pp. ALS. Including TCy of the above ALS. Incomplete.

Dates: 1845 September

Julia Gardiner Tyler, Sweet Springs, Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, 1845 September 3

 Item — Box: 7, Folder: 10
Identifier: id91221
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Tells of their arrival; discusses the name of her new dog. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

Dates: 1845 September 3

Julia Gardiner Tyler, Norfolk, Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, 1845 September

 Item — Box: 7, Folder: 10
Identifier: id91222
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Describes a visit to Norfolk, Va.; discusses clothing and furnishings in great detail; feels tha the other canary which the President Tyler bought for her treats her other canary "with utmost contempt." 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

Dates: 1845 September

Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, to Margaret Gardiner, 1845 October 9

 Item — Box: 7, Folder: 10
Identifier: id91223
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Discusses the name of her dog; sends the desired qualifications for a new housekeeper for "Sherwood Forest,"; mentions the financial loss of "several hundred dollars" from the death of a young slave who died "from eating dirt,"; discusses the garden and furnishings. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

Dates: 1845 October 9

Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, to Margaret Gardiner, 1845 October 9

 Item — Box: 7, Folder: 10
Identifier: id91224
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Wishes to have a book on etiquette sent to her; mentions a letter by the President Tyler which was to be published; mentions her pet burds. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

Dates: 1845 October 9

Margaret Gardiner, La Fayette Place [sic], New York, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, 1845 October 12

 Item — Box: 7, Folder: 10
Identifier: id91225
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Fears that her correspondence is dull; mentions a dinner party. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

Dates: 1845 October 12