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Contains 245 Results:

Julia Gardiner Tyler, Easthampton, Long Island, New York, to Alexander Gardiner, 1846 August 26

 Item — Box: 8, Folder: 1
Identifier: id91767
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Has given up the idea of traveling to New Port; discusses the ball held in New port; describes a mishap while out on a drive. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

Dates: 1846 August 26

Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest,"Charles City County, Virginia, to [Mary L.H. Gardiner?], 1846 October 21

 Item — Box: 8, Folder: 1
Identifier: id91768
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Discusses Col. William Short; describes the weather; discusses a letter from Margaret Gardiner which was interceptd and almost printed; discusses books and poetry. 4 pp. Pst of ALS.

Dates: 1846 October 21

Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, to Margaret Gardiner, 1846 October 24

 Item — Box: 8, Folder: 1
Identifier: id91769
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Describes the President's and her return trip to "Sherwood Forest"; gives an account of a young boy who died and "came back to life" on the plantation. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

Dates: 1846 October 24

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

 Item — Box: 8, Folder: 1
Identifier: id91770
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Updates the baby's [DGT] condition; mentions gifts from the neighbots. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

Dates: 1846 October 29

Alexander Gardiner, New York, New York, to Julaian [(sic) Julia] Gardiner Tyler, 1846 October 29

 Item — Box: 8, Folder: 1
Identifier: id91771
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Has purchased a crib for the baby [DGT]; inquires as to the opinion of the President Tyler regarding a purchase of 100,000 acres of land in Tazewell [Co.] at a price of two cents an acre. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

Dates: 1846 October 29

Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, to Margaret Gardiner, 1846 November 3

 Item — Box: 8, Folder: 1
Identifier: id91772
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Mentions an invitiation in Norwich; feels that the baby [DGT] resembles Napoleon. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

Dates: 1846 November 3

Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, to Mary Gardiner, "The Abby Manor," Shelter Island, Suffolk County, New York, 1846 November 12

 Item — Box: 8, Folder: 1
Identifier: id91773
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Discusses settling back into her home after a five month absense; describes an earlier visit to New York, New York; describes a trip to the "Fair" at Castle Garden; describes her attempts to have the baby's daguerreotype taken while in New York; discusses expected visitors including Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tyler; Mr. Boulwar, Mr. and Mrs. Webster; especially looks forward to the visit of mary and her faimily, discusses her "sweet babe." 4 pp. Pst of ALS.

Dates: 1846 November 12

Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest,' Charles City County, Virginia, to Margaret Gardiner, 1846 November 12

 Item — Box: 8, Folder: 1
Identifier: id91774
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Expects a visit from the former Charge to Naples, Mr. Boulware; feels the death of two sons of Mr. & Mrs. William Harrison to be a tragic loss. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

Dates: 1846 November 12

Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest,' Charles City County, Virginia, to "Brother", 1846 November 12

 Item — Box: 8, Folder: 1
Identifier: id91775
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Mentions some early election returns concernign possible presidential candidates; feels strongly that Alice Tyler serious search for a husband so that she does not become "an old maid". 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

Dates: 1846 November 12

Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest,' Charles City County, Virginia, to Margaret Gardiner, 1846 November 19

 Item — Box: 8, Folder: 1
Identifier: id92093
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Retells an anecdote told by Mr. Boulware; discusses her company at "Sherwood Forest," 1 p. TCy of ALS.

Dates: 1846 November 19

Alexander Gardiner, New York, New York, to [Julia Gardiner Tyler?], 1846 November 24

 Item — Box: 8, Folder: 1
Identifier: id92094
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Sends some requested maps; mentions several political meetings. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

Dates: 1846 November 24

Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," (Charles City County, Virginia), to Alexander Gardiner, Esquire, New York, New York, 1846 November 26

 Item — Box: 8, Folder: 1
Identifier: id92095
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Discusses the disposition of coal mines owned by the President Tyler. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

Dates: 1846 November 26

Alexander Gardiner, New York, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, 1846 November 28

 Item — Box: 8, Folder: 1
Identifier: id92096
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Discusses the coal mines in Kentucky and possible plans to view them. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

Dates: 1846 November 28

Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, to Alexander Gardiner, 1846 December 2

 Item — Box: 8, Folder: 1
Identifier: id92097
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents News of friends; enjoys the indian summer in December; hints that he might give the President Tyler a gift of a violin; news of the baby's [David Gardiner Tyler] good health. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

Dates: 1846 December 2

Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, to Margaret Gardiner, 1846 December 9

 Item — Box: 8, Folder: 1
Identifier: id92098
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Is enjoying the "warm & balmy" winter weather; mentions social calls and a dinner party; inquires about some mutual acquaintances. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

Dates: 1846 December 9

Margaret Gardiner, New York City, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, circa 1846 December

 Item — Box: 8, Folder: 1
Identifier: id92099
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Envies the weather in the South; describes in great detail a dinner party and the guests in attendance. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

Dates: circa 1846 December

Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, 1846 December 10

 Item — Box: 8, Folder: 1
Identifier: id92100
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Intends the first word taught to the baby [David Gardiner Tyler] to be "grandmama"; she "would be amused to see what an excellent nurse the President Tyler has become" for the baby [David Gardiner Tyler]. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

Dates: 1846 December 10

Margaret Gardiner, New York City, New York, to [?], 1846 December 12

 Item — Box: 8, Folder: 1
Identifier: id92101
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Has decided upon an extremely handsome carriage to be bought. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

Dates: 1846 December 12

Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, New York, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, 1846 December 18

 Item — Box: 8, Folder: 1
Identifier: id92102
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Anticipates an enjoyable winter. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

Dates: 1846 December 18

Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, to Margaret Gardiner, 1846 December 22

 Item — Box: 8, Folder: 1
Identifier: id92103
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Describes teh activities of the baby [David Gardiner Tyler]; reports that their food stores have fall prey to a theif. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

Dates: 1846 December 22

Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, 1846 December 28

 Item — Box: 8, Folder: 1
Identifier: id92104
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Reports on the development of the baby [David Gardiner Tyler]; was paid an unexpected visit by her step-daughter Mrs. [Elizabeth Tyler] Waller; mentions a fox hunt attended by the President Tyler; hopes that she will visit "Sherwood Forest" soon. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

Dates: 1846 December 28

Margaret Gardiner to Julia Gardiner Tyler, 1846

 Item — Box: 8, Folder: 1
Identifier: id92105
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Mentions acquaintances. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

Dates: 1846

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

 Item — Box: 8, Folder: 1
Identifier: id92106
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Mentions a poem written "on the birth of David Gardiner Tyler"; describes a gift from the baby's sister Mary [Tyler Jones]; inquires as to the whereabouts of gifts for the baby [David Gardiner Tyler] from David & Alexander Gardiner; mentions acquaintances. 1 p. TCy of ALS. Incomplete. first page missing.

Dates: 1846

Juliana McLachlan Gardiner to [Julia Gardiner Tyler?], circa 1846

 Item — Box: 8, Folder: 1
Identifier: id92107
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Tells of Alexander Gardiner's illnesses; misses her and longs for a visit. 1 p. TCy of ALS. Including TCy of ALS from Margaret Gardiner to Julia Gardiner Tyler, regarding a gentleman caller. 1 p.

Dates: circa 1846

Juliana McLachlan Gardiner to President John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City Court house, Virginia, circa 1846

 Item — Box: 8, Folder: 1
Identifier: id92108
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Recommends "rhubarb & magnesia" to prevent illness; longs to see the aby. 1 p. TCy of ALS

Dates: circa 1846