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Scope and Contents Inquires about Belmont's appearance in Broadway on New Year's Day. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents Chastises her sister for not sending copies of articles, "Remember I don't wish natural occurrences to happen again..." [possibly referring to the difficult delivery of her baby]; discusses the name "McLachlan" which she has chosen for her baby; discusses the difficult delivery, "I wish no one might have such a bitter experience"; discusses her mother's Juliana McLachlan Gardiner health; gives advice to be passed on to her brother [David Gardiner] considering diet and...

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents Described the steamboat trip to "Sherwood Forest" mentioning a view of Mt. Vernon, acquaintances made on board, and the arrival in "slave territory"; describes "Sherwood Forest" and includes a sketch; discusses Tyler's 60 slaves; expresses his admiration for Mrs. Tyler; describes the potential issues such as the Asburton Treaty and the annexation of Texas which he discussed with the President; describes a visit to a black baptist church reporting that the "church numbered...

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Scope and Contents Discusses in great detail the many visits paid to "Sherwood Forest," by friends and family. 3 pp. TCy of ALS.

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Scope and Contents Mentions the numerous house guests at the plantation; reports McLachlan's Tyler health; has sent a daguerreotype of Alexander Gardiner for a portrait to be painted. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

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Scope and Contents Repeats compliments paid to her on her appearance; reports on Tazewell Tyler's studies. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

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Scope and Contents Inquires as to the details of the possible purchase of a new home on Staten Island, New York; mentions that the "Glebe" is on the market for $8,000; feels that it is regrettable but understandable to sell the family property in E[ast] H[ampton], New York. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

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Scope and Contents Speculates that Mr. [William] Waller may propose to Miss C. Phillips soon; feels that it would be wise for Miss Phillips not to accept; mentions that Gen. Duff Green is willing to act as an agent for the President Tyler in the sale of the land held in Kentucky. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

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Scope and Contents Looks forward to seeing the "Aztec children which have surprised you so much". 1 p. TCy of ALS.

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents Reports on the illness of her mother [Juliana McLachlan Gardiner[ and her sister Margaret Gardiner Beeckman; discusses MGH's pregnancy and expresses her wish that the baby be a boy; describes the development of her own children; discusses the prospect of MGH having her poems published' reports on the project of "the laies of this coultry...to purchase Mt. Vernon" and present it to the state of Virginia; reports that William Gardiner has returined from Europe. 4 pp. Pst of...

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Scope and Contents Describes in great detail the trip to Warm Springs and the other guests; gives advice for David Gardiner's planned trip to join them; describes the railroad being built "over and through the mountains." 4 pp. ALS.

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Scope and Contents Reports that she is not fond of these cold baths and looks forward to the warm springs bath; describes an upcoming children's fancy ball as well as a fancy ball for the adults the following night; discusses the "terrible railroad accident...near Philadelphia"; discusses reports of Yellow Fever in Norfolk and Portsmouth; describes the sermon by Denison. 4 pp. ALS.

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Typescripts of correspondence between Julia Gardiner Tyler and her mother and sister discussing friends, family, and social events, and the President's illness. 18 items. TCys of ALSs.

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Typescripts of correspondence between Julia Gardiner Tyler and her mother and sister discussing visitors to "Sherwood Forest," JGT's children, news of family and friends, and the President's honorary degree from the College of William and Mary, 6 July, 1854. 18 items. TCys of ALSs.

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Typescripts of correspondence between Julia Gardiner Tyler and her mother and sister discussing family news and social events. 14 items. TCys of ALSs.

Scope and Contents From the Collection: Papers, 1716-1944, of the John Tyler family of "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Va. The collection contains correspondence, 1818-1862, of John Tyler concerning politics, War of 1812 claims, presidential election of 1840, land purchases in western Virginia, Kentucky and Illinois, "Sherwood Forest," business matters and his family. Some of the children of John Tyler and his first wife, Letitia Christian Tyler, are represented in the collection: Robert Tyler (and wife,...