Box 8
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
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.
Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, 1846 January 13
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.
Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, to Margaret Gardiner, 1846 January 15
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.
Margaret Gardiner, New York City, New York, to [?], 1846 January 23
Scope and Contents Describes the winter scene of all the sleighs in the streets; news of acquaintances. 1 p. TCy of ALS.
Juliana McLachlan Gardiner to Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, 1846 January 25
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.
Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest,' Charles City County, Virginia, to Margaret Gardiner, 1846 January 29
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.
Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, 1846 February 3
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.
[Margaret Gardiner?] to [Julia Gardiner Tyler?], 1846 February 4
Scope and Contents News of friends and social calls; discusses clothing; mentions a visit to the circus. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.
Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, to [?], 1846 February 5
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.
Julia Gardiner Tyler, Swinyards, Virginia [?], to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, Castleton, North Shore, Staten Island, New York, 1846 February 9
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.
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
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.
Mary [Gardiner Horsford?], "The Abby Manor," New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, 1846 February 12
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.
Alexander Gardiner, Washington, D.C., to Margaret Gardiner, 1846 February 14
Scope and Contents Describes a splendid ball and other social engagements. 1 p. TCy of ALS.
Juliana McLachlan Gardiner to Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, 1846 February 21
Scope and Contents Relays the subject of that morning's church sermon. 1 p. TCy of ALS.
Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, 1846 February 24
Scope and Contents News of social calls.
Juliana McLachlan Gardiner to [Julia Gardiner Tyler?], 1846 February 25
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.
Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, to Margaret Gardiner, 1846 February 26
Scope and Contents The President Tyler anticipates a "tide of prosperity" if peace continues; news about acquaintances. 1 p. TCy of ALS.
Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, New York City, New York, to [Julia Gardiner Tyler?], 1846 February 27
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.
Handwritten Valentine, 1846 February
40 lines long, signed "Ariel." 1 p.
Juliana McLachlan Gardiner to Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, ante 1846 March 3
Scope and Contents Discusses the purchase and the poor quality of a portrait of her [JGT]. 1 p. TCy of ALS.
Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest, Charles City County, to Alexander Gardiner, 1846 March 3
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.
Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, 1846 March 3
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.
Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, 1846 March 3
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.
Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, to Margaret Gardiner, 1846 March 5
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.
Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, to "Meggy," Margaret Gardiner, 1846 March 10
Scope and Contents Discusses her [MG] intentions and prospects concerning Mr. B.; appreciated the valentines; discusses summer plans. 1 p. TCy of ALS.