Box 7
Contains 219 Results:
[?], 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.
Correspondence of William G. WAllter and Mary Waller De Saussure, 1866, 1936
Scope and Contents Includes discussions on William G. Waller's daughter Jenny and a portrait of John Tyler, the President. 2 items.
A quiz from Margaret [?] to Alice Tyler [Denison], 1845 [?]
Scope and Contents Entitled Conundrums for Miss Tyler, 3 pp. ALS.
Correspondence of Elizabeth "Bessie" Denison Williams, 1880-1915
Scope and Contents Especially with Annie Tucker Tyler and Lyon Gardiner Tyler, includes discussions of the Tyler family, Bessie's health, and a clock that has been passed down through the family. 9 items.
Tazwell Tyler, "Sherwood Forest", (Charles City County, Virginia), to Julia [?], 1845 September 2
Scope and Contents Reports that Louisa [?] has visited William Tyler's farm and returned with fruit and vegetables to preserve; inquires if Julia would like him to preserve some grapes for her; hears rumor that sister Alice might be married soon and expresses his sentiments as to whom she should not marry; adds a postscript to his father indicating that the livestock are not healthy. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.
Tazewell Tyler, Theological Seminary [?], to Mrs. Buckham, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City, Virginia, 1848 January 18
Scope and Contents Offers his congratulations for the "momentus event" that recently took place and explains that he could not have left the seminary to attend; feels confident that everyone at "Sherwood Forest" is enjoying his or herself. 2 pp. ALS.
Annie [Nannie] Bridges Tyler, "Sherwood forest," Charles City County, Virginia, to Mrs. Tyler, 1864 June 20
Scope and Contents Reports that Gen. Burnsude had made a headquarters in the area surrounding "sherwood Forest"; explains that she is an "entire cripple" now; indicates that there is a lack of communications throughout the state; inquires if she might soend some time with Mrs. Tyler. 4 pp. ALS.
Correspondence, especially with Julia Gardiner Tyler, 1867-1912
Scope and Contents Includes discussions on "Nannie's" financia state, Tazewell's exploits in California, Nannie's plans to join Tazewell; Julia Tyler Spencer's untimely death. 5 items.
Correspondence of Martha T. Tyler with Lyon G. Tyler and his wife Sue, 1896-1939
Including discussions on family genealogy and history, the William and Mary Quarterly, the "Old Dominion," and Lyon's death. 24 items.
Julia Gardiner, New York, New York, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, East Hampton, Long Island, Suffolk County, New York, 1835 April 5
Scope and Contents Complains about the bad weather; describes a new pink hat; asks for a new muslin dress and new capesl describes the other girls, the meals, and the lessons at Madam Shegaray's [sic] [Chagary] school. 4 pp. ALS.
Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, East Hampton, Long Island, New York, to Juluiana [sic] [Julia] Gardiner, New York, New York, 1835 April 9
Scope and Contents Describes clothes being made for her daighter; chastises her daughter for wearing her "hair braided with bows"; tells her daughter to makr her nightgowns and handkercheifs before they go to be washed. 2 pp. ALS.