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Box 8

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Contains 245 Results:

Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest,' Charles City County, Virginia, to Mary [L.H. Gardiner], Shelter Island, Long Island, New York, 1846 January 1

 Item — Box: 8, Folder: 1
Identifier: id91504
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Reminisces about the past winter they spent in Washington together; reveals the pain she felt at her father's death' discusses news she has received of new York; describes the holiday visitors and festivities; discusses a silver pitcher "presented by the Ladies of Brasonia [?] County, Texas as a tribute to the ex-President Tyler," 4 pp. Pst of ALS.

Dates: 1846 January 1

Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, 1846 January 13

 Item — Box: 8, Folder: 1
Identifier: id91505
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Tells of a visit by Capt. Laughton and portrait of Alic Tyler he finished while there; enclosed a letter from Miss Ritchie of "Brandon". 1 p. TCy of ALS.

Dates: 1846 January 13

Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, to Margaret Gardiner, 1846 January 15

 Item — Box: 8, Folder: 1
Identifier: id91507
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Discusses david's Gardiner dancing ability; describes clothing; mentions some confusion in a newspaper article; has received as a gift a new hunting dog; expresses a desire to be sent some novels. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

Dates: 1846 January 15

Margaret Gardiner, New York City, New York, to [?], 1846 January 23

 Item — Box: 8, Folder: 1
Identifier: id91509
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Describes the winter scene of all the sleighs in the streets; news of acquaintances. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

Dates: 1846 January 23

Juliana McLachlan Gardiner to Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, 1846 January 25

 Item — Box: 8, Folder: 1
Identifier: id91512
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Discusses the current first Lady, Mrs. Polk, and her etiquette; has sent the requested cookbooks and novels which she feels "are light trash" and "shallow & unprofitable reading so far as mental improvement is concerned". 1 p. TCy of ALS.

Dates: 1846 January 25

Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest,' Charles City County, Virginia, to Margaret Gardiner, 1846 January 29

 Item — Box: 8, Folder: 1
Identifier: id91517
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Demanded the return of a handkercheif from the President which was intended for her; describes social calls made. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

Dates: 1846 January 29

Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, 1846 February 3

 Item — Box: 8, Folder: 1
Identifier: id91519
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Acknowledges the receipt of several books from David Gardiner; mentions a visit to Washington, D.C. by several friends; and tells of a gift of persimmons from the President Tyler. including TCy of ALD to Margaret Gardiner, from Julia Gardiner Tyler, concerning racoon hunting. 1 p.

Dates: 1846 February 3

[Margaret Gardiner?] to [Julia Gardiner Tyler?], 1846 February 4

 Item — Box: 8, Folder: 1
Identifier: id91520
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents News of friends and social calls; discusses clothing; mentions a visit to the circus. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

Dates: 1846 February 4

Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, to [?], 1846 February 5

 Item — Box: 8, Folder: 1
Identifier: id91523
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Encloses an account of a party given by Mr. [James] Buchanan; mentions the sale of a near-by estate; Mrs. Semple's plans of goiing to Marsailles have been cancelled. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

Dates: 1846 February 5

Julia Gardiner Tyler, Swinyards, Virginia [?], to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, Castleton, North Shore, Staten Island, New York, 1846 February 9

 Item — Box: 8, Folder: 1
Identifier: id91725
Scope and Contents

Remarks on the difference in climate of the North and South; mentions a purchase to be made. 1 p. TCy of ALS. Incomplete. Including extract of another incomplete letter, undated. 1 p.

Dates: 1846 February 9

Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, to Mrs. David Gardiner Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, 43 La Fayette Place [sic], New York City, New York, 1846 February 10

 Item — Box: 8, Folder: 1
Identifier: id91726
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Remarks on the devotion shown to the housekeeper by the farm animals; reports on the well-being of the greyhound; mentions the festivities of a local wedding. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

Dates: 1846 February 10

Mary [Gardiner Horsford?], "The Abby Manor," New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, 1846 February 12

 Item — Box: 8, Folder: 1
Identifier: id91727
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Mentions some good reading; inquires about the weather in the South; relays an invitation for a visit by her father to her [JGT]. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

Dates: 1846 February 12

Alexander Gardiner, Washington, D.C., to Margaret Gardiner, 1846 February 14

 Item — Box: 8, Folder: 1
Identifier: id91728
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Describes a splendid ball and other social engagements. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

Dates: 1846 February 14

Juliana McLachlan Gardiner to Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, 1846 February 21

 Item — Box: 8, Folder: 1
Identifier: id91729
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Relays the subject of that morning's church sermon. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

Dates: 1846 February 21

Juliana McLachlan Gardiner to [Julia Gardiner Tyler?], 1846 February 25

 Item — Box: 8, Folder: 1
Identifier: id91731
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Inquires about the President's Tyler opinion on the statements made by Mr. C[alhoun?] regarding the annexation of Texas. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

Dates: 1846 February 25

Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, to Margaret Gardiner, 1846 February 26

 Item — Box: 8, Folder: 1
Identifier: id91732
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents The President Tyler anticipates a "tide of prosperity" if peace continues; news about acquaintances. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

Dates: 1846 February 26

Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, New York City, New York, to [Julia Gardiner Tyler?], 1846 February 27

 Item — Box: 8, Folder: 1
Identifier: id91733
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Was taken by an extremely attractive young man, Mr. B., with "a fine set of teeth" and "a superabundance of glossy, luxuriant hair"; social news; mentions some political aspects of the Texas annxation. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

Dates: 1846 February 27

Handwritten Valentine, 1846 February

 Item — Box: 8, Folder: 1
Identifier: id91734
Scope and Contents

40 lines long, signed "Ariel." 1 p.

Dates: 1846 February

Juliana McLachlan Gardiner to Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, ante 1846 March 3

 Item — Box: 8, Folder: 1
Identifier: id91735
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Discusses the purchase and the poor quality of a portrait of her [JGT]. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

Dates: ante 1846 March 3

Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest, Charles City County, to Alexander Gardiner, 1846 March 3

 Item — Box: 8, Folder: 1
Identifier: id91736
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Worries that her last letter has missed them; discusses an unseasonable snow storm; discusses money owed; reports that one of her birds has died. 4 pp. ALS.

Dates: 1846 March 3

Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, 1846 March 3

 Item — Box: 8, Folder: 1
Identifier: id91737
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Mentions a surprise snow; has found a new companion for her canary; discusses whether or not a certain handsome, young man, Mr. B., has adequate fortunes to go with his good looks. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

Dates: 1846 March 3

Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, 1846 March 3

 Item — Box: 8, Folder: 1
Identifier: id91738
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Discusses her dinner guest for the following evening, including Mr. & Mrs. William Harrison; expresses her concern for a certain portrait; inquires as to whether or not the President's Tyler birthday was celebrated. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

Dates: 1846 March 3

Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, to Margaret Gardiner, 1846 March 5

 Item — Box: 8, Folder: 1
Identifier: id91739
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents The President Tyler suggested that they go for a sleigh ride by attaching a canoe to the carriage horses, only to be turned down by her; tells of a visit by neighbors who arrived in a canoe pulled by carriage horses. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

Dates: 1846 March 5

Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, to "Meggy," Margaret Gardiner, 1846 March 10

 Item — Box: 8, Folder: 1
Identifier: id91740
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Discusses her [MG] intentions and prospects concerning Mr. B.; appreciated the valentines; discusses summer plans. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

Dates: 1846 March 10