Box 7
Contains 219 Results:
Julia Gardiner Tyler to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, circa 1844 July 4
Scope and Contents She is "behaving accordingly" to the role of mistress in the White House' describes the "spectacle at the White House on the Fourth of July"; had met with Mrs. [Dolly] Madison the day before; tells of plans of trip to [Old] Point Comfort, Virginia. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.
Juliana McLachlan Gardiner to Julia Gardiner Tyler, circa 1844 July 4
Scope and Contents She is pleased with Margaret [Gardiner's] return' thinks that she [JGT] should persuade the President to settle in the North after retiring from the Presidency; tells of local robberies; tells of Alexander Gardiner's visit to Connecticut. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.
Juliana McLachlan Gardiner to Julia Gardiner Tyler and Margaret Garinder, Washington, D.C., 1844 July 5
Scope and Contents She is pleased to receive letters from them daily; regrets hearing of Julia's bad habit [sleeping late?] and that the President must "insist upon amendment" 1 p. TCy of ALS.
Alexander Gardiner, New York, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, Va., 1844 July 6
Scope and Contents Tells of travel to Connecticut; describes a friend's mansion, grounds, and commercial property there; was surprised to find Margaret Gardiner at home. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.
Margaret Gardiner, New York, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, 1844 July 8
Scope and Contents Sends advice; tells her to assume "household duties as well as those of state" because she "must be a politician"; tells of local robberies. 1 p. TCy of ALS.
Juliana McLachlan Gardiner to Julia Gardiner Tyler, 1844 July 9
Scope and Contents Family news; social news. 1 p. TCy of ALS.
Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, Lafayette Place, New York, New York, 1844 July 11
Scope and Contents Tells of the pleasant reception at Old Point Comfort, Virginia, ; describes the accommodations there; social news; describes her first impressions of "Sherwood Forest" under construction; tells of her introduction to the plantation slaves as the new "Missus"; sends a musical composition of the President to her brother. 3 pp. TCy of ALS.
Julia Gardiner Tyler, Old Point Comfort, Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, 1844 July 13
Scope and Contents Tells of the numerous calls on her and gifts to her as First Lady; tells of the President's visits to his former constituents; describes the estate ["Sherwood Forest"] and the changes she plans for it; political news. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.
Esther M. Gibbons, Albany, New York, to Honorable Mrs. John Tyler, [Julia Gardiner Tyler], Washington, D.C., 1844 July 13
Scope and Contents Reminiscenses of their youthful friendship; asks to be recommended to friends and family for employment as an "instructress". 2 pp. TCy of ALS.
Margaret Gardiner to Julia Gardiner Tyler, 1844 July 14
Scope and Contents Requests on behalf of Mary Livingston that she [JGT] persuade the President to see to the postponement of sea duty for Mr. Livingston. 1 p. TCy of ALS.
Margaret Gardiner to Julia Gardiner Tyler, 1844 July 16
Scope and Contents She has decided not to marry Mr. Thompson; social/family news. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.
Margaret Gardiner to Julia Gardiner Tyler, Old Point Comfort, Virginia, 1844 July 18
Scope and Contents Family news; tells of a political gathering planned for that evening; local news; tells how the family has been "vastly annoyed by office seekers and would-be retainers". 2 pp TCy of ALS.
Juliana McLachlan Gardiner to Julia Gardiner Tyler, 1844 July 19/20
Scope and Contents News of family and friends; discusses the political news concerning President Tyler and the Tyler Party; tells of rude comments made about the President and by Mr. Miller; tells of the death of Westerlo Van Renssalaer. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.
Margaret Gardiner to [Julia Gardiner Tyler?], 1844 July 21
Scope and Contents News of mutual friends. 1 p. TCy of AL. Incomplete.
Julia Gardiner Tyler, Old Point Comfort, Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, 1844 July 22/29
Scope and Contents Requests that a member of the family write to her daily; describes receptions on board the Falmouth, the Pennsylvania, and other ships in the roads; social news; asks for advice on plans for "Sherwood Forest"; political news; has been annoyed by those seeking favors. 4 pp. TCy of ALS.
Margaret Gardiner to Julia Gardiner Tyler, 1844 July 22
Scope and Contents She has deicded not to "break [her] neck to win" Mr. T[hompson]; relays the message that Alex Gardiner wishes to be made president Tyler's aide-de-camp. 1 p. TCy of ALS.
David L. Gardiner to Julia Gardiner Tyler, 1844 July 29
Scope and Contents He understands her inability to write more often; warns her that many are using his and Alexander Gardiner's names in attempting to gain favors from the President; states that he will inform the President in writing personally in any case they are interested in. 1 p. TCy of ALS.
Julia Gardiner Tyler to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, 1844 July
Scope and Contents Tells of funeral services attended by the President in Norfolk, Va.; social news. 1 p. TCy of ALS.
Juliana McLachlan Gardiner to Julia Gardiner Tyler, 1844 July
Scope and Contents Warns her "not to believe all that the President says about the honeymoon lasting always"; relays gossip about the President and his first wife [Letitia Christian Tyler]; discusses mutual acquainances. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.
Juliana Gardiner Tyler to [Juliana McLachlan Gardiner?], circa 1844 July
Scope and Contents Describes a ball which the slaves on the plantation [Sherwood Forest] were having; social news. 1 p. TCy of ALS.
Margaret Gardiner to Julia Gardiner Tyler, Washington City, D.C., 1844 August 25
Scope and Contents Discusses the anticipated visit of the President and her; she hopes that the President won't find the visit too unpleasant since they have moved most of their belongings into the coty; family news. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.
Margaret Gardiner to Julia Gardiner Tyler, Washington City, D.C., 1844 August 26
Scope and Contents Anticipates the arrival of the President; relates humorous story of Col. Livingston's mishaps with a boat; family news. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.
Alexander L. Gardiner, East Hampton, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, 1844 August
Scope and Contents He was very pleased with a recent address made by the President; discusses political appointments. 1 p. TCy of ALS.
Margaret Gardiner to Julia Gardiner Tyler, 1844 August
Scope and Contents Family news. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.
Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, East Hampton, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, 1844 September 1
Scope and Contents Hates the idea of leaving the summer house so early in the season; discusses Mr. and Mrs. Polk; she doesn't see the need for Margaret Gardiner to marry yet. 1 p. TCy of ALS.