Box 7
Contains 219 Results:
Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, to David Gardiner, 1845 April 16
Scope and Contents Requests taht he pay a visit to "Sherwood Forest"; discusses the crops; describes the boat at the plantation; feels that he should prusue Miss Wright. 1 p. TCy of ALS.
Margaret Gardiner, La Fayette Place, New York, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, 1845 April 24
Scope and Contents Mentions fishing on the James River. 1 p. TCy of ALS.
[Margaret Gardiner?], La Fayette Place, New York, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, 1845 April 26
Scope and Contents Has been engaged in purchasing her "spring costume"; social news; mentions new White House administration. 1 p. TCy of ALS. Incomplete.
Susan [Clarke?], Washington, D.C., to Julia Gardiner Tyler, 1845 April 27
Scope and Contents Discusses preparations for having a dress made for Alice Tyler, Julia's stepdaughter and sent through Elizabeth Tyler Waller, another stepdaughter. 2 pp. ALS.
Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, to [Alexander Gardiner?], 1845 April
Scope and Contents Mentions fish and fishing on the plantation; describes their boat, the "Pocahonatas"; discusses carriages and saddles; describes the new additions being made to "Sherwood Forest," 2 pp. TCy of ALS. Incomplete.
Margaret Gardiner, La Fayette Place, New York, New York, to JT, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, 1845 May 2
Scope and Contents Describes fiacee of a mutual friend. 1 p. TCy of ALS.
Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, to Margaret Gardiner, 1845 May 6
Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, 1845 May 8
Scope and Contents Feels strongly that the appointment of Mr. Pickens to the U.S. mission to England is considerably poor judgement; mentions an article about an evening in the White House. 1 p. TCy of ALS.
Margaret Gardiner, La fayette Place, New York, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, 1845 May 8
Scope and Contents Mentions a Virginia "helter-skelter" concerning two flower vases from the White House. 1 p. TCy of ALS.
Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, New York, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, 1845 May 9
Scope and Contents Discusses hats; inquires about her views on several political appointments; news of friends and family. 2 pp. TCy of ALS. On same page as previous entry.
Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, 1845 May 13
Scope and Contents States that she has caught a cold; describes, in great detail, a dinner party given at "Brandon" by Mrs. William Harrison; feels that recent dinner parties are dull as compared to those given at the White House. 4 pp. TCy of ALS.
Margaret Gardiner, La Fayette Place, New York, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, 1845 May 16
Scope and Contents Discusses music; mentions appointments of acquaintances. 1 p. TCy of ALS.
Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, New York, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, 1845 May 22
Scope and Contents News of acquaintances; describes Alexander's Gardiner illness. 1 p. TCy of ALS.
Margaret Gardiner, La Fayette Place, New York, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, 1845 May 24
Scope and Contents Discusses visit by a strong Tyler advocate, John R. Thompson. 1 p. TCy of ALS.
Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, to Margaret Gardiner, 1845 May 29
Scope and Contents News of friends; discusses carriages. 1 p. TCy of ALS.
Margaret Gardiner, La Fayette Place [sic], New York, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, 1845 June 1
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.
Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, to Margaret F. Ritchie, "Brandon," Prince George County, Virginia, 1845 June 2
Scope and Contents Sends an invitation for dinner; wishes that she [MFR] be accompanied by her sister and frinds. 1 p. TCy of ALS.
Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, to Margaret Gardiner, 1845 June 5
Alexander Gardiner, East Hampton, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, 1845 June 5
Scope and Contents Mentions friends and family; discusses the recent activities of President Polk. 1 p. TCy of ALS.
Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, to Margaret Gardiner, 1845 June 10
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.
Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, to [Alexander Gardiner?], 1845 June 17
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.
Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, to Margaret Gardiner, 1845 June 19
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.
Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, to Margaret Gardiner, 1845 June 22
Scope and Contents Mentions carpets; discusses travel plans. 1 p. TCy of ALS. Incomplete.
Margaret Gardiner, La Fayette Place [sic], New York, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, 1845 June 23
Scope and Contents Encourages her to visit the Sulphur Springs, Virginia, for the summer. 1 p. TCy of ALS.
Julia Gardiner Tyler, Old Point Comfort, Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, 1845 June 27
Scope and Contents Describes a cisit by the ladies of "Lower Brandon"; mentions her wedding anniversary. 2 pp. TCy of ALS. Incomplete.