Box 8
Contains 245 Results:
Julia Gardiner Tyler, Easthampton, Long Island, New York, to Alexander Gardiner, 1846 August 26
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.
Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest,"Charles City County, Virginia, to [Mary L.H. Gardiner?], 1846 October 21
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.
Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, to Margaret Gardiner, 1846 October 24
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.
Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, to Margaret Gardiner, 1846 October 29
Scope and Contents Updates the baby's [DGT] condition; mentions gifts from the neighbots. 1 p. TCy of ALS.
Alexander Gardiner, New York, New York, to Julaian [(sic) Julia] Gardiner Tyler, 1846 October 29
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.
Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, to Margaret Gardiner, 1846 November 3
Scope and Contents Mentions an invitiation in Norwich; feels that the baby [DGT] resembles Napoleon. 1 p. TCy of ALS.
Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, to Mary Gardiner, "The Abby Manor," Shelter Island, Suffolk County, New York, 1846 November 12
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.
Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest,' Charles City County, Virginia, to Margaret Gardiner, 1846 November 12
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.
Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest,' Charles City County, Virginia, to "Brother", 1846 November 12
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.
Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest,' Charles City County, Virginia, to Margaret Gardiner, 1846 November 19
Scope and Contents Retells an anecdote told by Mr. Boulware; discusses her company at "Sherwood Forest," 1 p. TCy of ALS.
Alexander Gardiner, New York, New York, to [Julia Gardiner Tyler?], 1846 November 24
Scope and Contents Sends some requested maps; mentions several political meetings. 1 p. TCy of ALS.
Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," (Charles City County, Virginia), to Alexander Gardiner, Esquire, New York, New York, 1846 November 26
Scope and Contents Discusses the disposition of coal mines owned by the President Tyler. 1 p. TCy of ALS.
Alexander Gardiner, New York, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, 1846 November 28
Scope and Contents Discusses the coal mines in Kentucky and possible plans to view them. 1 p. TCy of ALS.
Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, to Alexander Gardiner, 1846 December 2
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.
Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, to Margaret Gardiner, 1846 December 9
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.
Margaret Gardiner, New York City, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, circa 1846 December
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.
Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, 1846 December 10
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.
Margaret Gardiner, New York City, New York, to [?], 1846 December 12
Scope and Contents Has decided upon an extremely handsome carriage to be bought. 1 p. TCy of ALS.
Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, New York, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, 1846 December 18
Scope and Contents Anticipates an enjoyable winter. 1 p. TCy of ALS.
Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, to Margaret Gardiner, 1846 December 22
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.
Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, 1846 December 28
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.
Margaret Gardiner to Julia Gardiner Tyler, 1846
Scope and Contents Mentions acquaintances. 1 p. TCy of ALS.
Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, 1846
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.
Juliana McLachlan Gardiner to [Julia Gardiner Tyler?], circa 1846
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.
Juliana McLachlan Gardiner to President John Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City Court house, Virginia, circa 1846
Scope and Contents Recommends "rhubarb & magnesia" to prevent illness; longs to see the aby. 1 p. TCy of ALS