Box 7
Contains 51 Results:
Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, 1845 October 21
Scope and Contents Tells of visits to "Sherwood Forest," by her step-daughter's cousin, Martha Christian, and John Tyler Jr. 1 p. TCy of ALS.
Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, to Margaret Gardiner, 1845 October 23
Scope and Contents Feels disdain for New York and its social classes; feels happier where she is now. 1 p. TCy of ALS.
Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, to 'Brother" [David Gardiner], 1845 October 23
Scope and Contents Discusses carriages and furnishings. 1 p. TCy of ALS.
Margaret Gardiner?, New York, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, 1845 October 24
Scope and Contents Tells of catching a cold at a fair; reports on the health of her greyhound. 1 p. TCy of ALS.
Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, New York, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, 1845 October 29
Scope and Contents News of friends; leaves for Shelter Island, New York, in the morning. 1 p. TCy of ALS.
Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, to "Brother", 1845 October 30
Scope and Contents Anticipates a visit from him soon; tells of the activities of the slaves on teh plantation; mentions a visit by Mr. Churchill Semple, a relative of the President Tyler. 1 p. TCy of ALS. Incomplete.
Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, New York, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, 1845 November 4
Scope and Contents Describes her search for fireplace fenders for "Sherwood Forest," since she "would not like to have your [JGT] house burnt from any negligence of mine [JMG]". 1 p. TCy of ALS.
David L. Gardiner, New York, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, 1845 November 10
Scope and Contents Sends details of a shipmnt of "freight" to her including "one housekeeper marked Catherine Wint, one Italian Greyhound marked Le Beau, one box containing fenders". 1 p. TCy of ALS.
Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, New York, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, 1845 November 11
Scope and Contents Has sent the greyhound with mugh regret; mentions Margaret's Gardiner stay in the South; describes an evening concert; discusses hats. 3 pp. TCy of ALS. Including TCy of ALS. [12 November, 1845], from Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, to Julia Gardiner Tyler. Concerning the social activity in the city. 2 pp.
Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, to "Brother", 1845 December 9
Scope and Contents Asks that he inform her of anything political or social that he hears of in Washington [D.C.]; mentions single women he might want to become acquainted with. 1 p. TCy of ALS.
[?], La Fayette Place, [sic], New York, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, 1845 December 10
Scope and Contents Social news and gossip. 3 pp. TCy of ALS.
Margaret Gardiner, New York City, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood forest," Charles City County, Virginia, 1845 December 12
Scope and Contents Apologizes for not having sent a recipe; news of friends; has decided to "refuse all invitations this winter under the plea of mourning. 2 pp. TCy of ALS. Incomplete.
Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, 1845 December 16
Scope and Contents Discusses the treatment of the slaves on the plantation; news of friends. 1 p. TCy of ALS.
Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, to Margaret Gardiner, 1845 December 18
Scope and Contents Ponders whether the fact that the rich and popular Capt. L [?] is jewish makes him intolerable in the North. 1 p. TCy of ALS.
Margaret Gardiner, New York City, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, 1845 December 23
Scope and Contents News of friends; has enclosed a book on etiquette. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.
Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, to [?], ante 1845 December 25
Scope and Contents News of acquaintances; sends the President's Tyler thanks for some music sent to him; tells of the activities of her new housekeeper, Catherine. 1 p. TCy of ALS.
Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, to Margaret Gardiner, 1845 December 25
Scope and Contents Sends wishes of a Merry Christmas, reports that at the plantation "the merriment of the occasion seems confined to the negroes"; describes some of the holiday food' mentions plans to attend a Naval Ball at Annapolis. 1 p. TCy of ALS.
Juliana McLachlan Gardiner to Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, 1845
Scope and Contents News of acquaintances; mentions the "superior advantages" of the North. 1 p. TCy of ALS.
Alexander Gardiner to Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, 1845
Scope and Contents Political references. 1 p. TCy of ALS.
Juliana McLachlan Gardiner to Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, 1845
Scope and Contents Much news of family friends. 3 pp. TCy of ALS. Including TCy of ALS, from Margaret Gardiner to Julia Gardiner Tyler, sends part of a recipe. 1 p. TCy of ALS.
Julia Gardine Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, to Mrs. Robert Tyler [Priscilla Cooper Tyler], circa 1845
Scope and Contents Conveys her deepest and sincerest sympathy at the tragic loss of her daughter, Mary Fairlee Tyler; sends her prayers and consolations.
Margaret Gardiner to Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, circa 1845
Scope and Contents "Do you know, Juluia, I like 'Sherwood' alone much the best -- 'Forest' seems associated with everything that [is] wild & uncultivated and remote." 1 p. TCy of ALS.
Margaret Gardiner to Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, circa 1845
Scope and Contents Is pleased to have received certain music; mentions recent purchases. 1 p. TCy of ALS.
Juliana McLachlan Gardiner to Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, 1845
Scope and Contents News of social activities and acquaintances; feels that "President Polk is in no way friendly to the Tyler Party,"; mentions a bedroom furniture suite for sale. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.
[Julia Gardiner Tyler?] to [Juliana McLachlan Gardiner?], circa 1845
Scope and Contents Inquires as to whether or not she has heard the "Julia Waltzes" composed and dedicated fo her [JGT]; hopes that David Gardiner will be able to find a rich girl to marry; mentions Robert's Tyler depression and the ill health of his daughter. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.