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Scope and Contents Mentions a social call made to her during which the possible visit by Sir Henry and Lady Bulwer was discussed. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

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Scope and Contents Inquires as to her opinion of Jenny Lind and her singing. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

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Scope and Contents Governor and Mrs. Floyd arrived in the midst of her housecleaning for a stay; expects a visit from David Gardiner soon. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

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Scope and Contents Discusses the great number of social activities recently attended; describes an unusual incident--a serenade by a party of musicians at two o'clock in the morning. 1 p. TCy of ALS. Incomplete.

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Scope and Contents Mentions the beauty of her daughter, Julia Gardiner Tyler; social news; notes that Mrs. Alexander Hamilton (Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton) is now residing in Washington, [D.C.]. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

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Scope and Contents Sends a wedding toast to Gilbert B[eeckman]; mentions a church service. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

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Scope and Contents Was extremely pleased to have heard of David Gardiner's return to New York, even if he seemed to be "such a strange looking man, or even a lunatic"; anticiaptes more news of his return. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

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Scope and Contents Discusses the wheat harvest on "Sherwood Forest"; mentions that the P[ost] M[aster] General has directed all letters to be endorsed as "Mail Direct"; hopes to see David Gardiner before he shaves off his beard; remarks that the President Tyler received "a letter weight made fromthe corner stone of the Washington Monument". 1 p. TCy of ALS.

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Scope and Contents Describes the death of Fanny Johnson [a servant? slave?]; discusses the virtues of "Sherwood Forest"; hopes to be able to break "Aleck" [Alexander Gardiner Tyler] of his thumb sucking habit. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

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Scope and Contents Discusses the land in Kentucky on the market; mentions meeting Gov[ernor] Branch in Williamsburg at the College of William and Mary. 1p. TCy of ALS.

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Scope and Contents News of acquaintances and friends. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

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Scope and Contents Mentions a stop in Philadelphia, [Pa.] to visit Robert Tyler; discusses teh President Tyler's and her return trip to "Sherwood Forest". 2 pp. TCy of ALS. Incomplete.

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Scope and Contents He is being a submissive husband and acting at his wife's "amanuensis"; expresses his astonishment at the failure of Jacob Little. 1 p. TCy of ALS. Includes TCy of ALS from Julia Gardiner T[yler], "Sherwood Forest," (Charles City County, Virginia), to Margaret [Gardiner Beeckman] concerning acquaintances; the purchase of some vases for "Sherwood Forest"; and the sale of the property held in Kentucky. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

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Scope and Contents Discusses the birth of Lachlan Tyler. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

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Scope and Contents Relays that "Gardie" [David Gardienr Tyler] noted that she "has two thumbs just like Aunt Margaret". 1 p. TCy of ALS.

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Scope and Contents Expresses thanks for the gift of a "pretty Thimble"; discusses the effect of "Garddy" [David Gardiner Tyler] made on "little Mary" and "Willie". 4 pp. ALS.

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Scope and Contents Social news. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

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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.