Box 9
Contains 54 Results:
Cornelia Roosevelt, New York, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, [Va.?], 1863 June 24
Julia Gardiner Tyler to [?], post 1863 January
Scope and Contents Gives a detailed accounting of JGT's duties as the executrix of the estate of John Tyler. 4pp. ALS. Incomplete. Including TCy of ALS. Incomplete.
Typescripts of correspondence between Julia Gardiner Tyler and her mother, 1861-1862
Scope and Contents Typescripts of correspondence between Julia Gardiner Tyler and her mother concerning JGT's children, the January 1861 Peace Conference in Washington, D.C.; the death of John Tyler, and various hardships endured by JGT. Also includingan inventory of John Tyler's estate and correspondence between JGT and various officials cooncerning possession of property and settlement of John Tyler's estate. 10 items. TCys of ALSs.
Typescripts of correspondence betwen Julia Gardiner Tyler and her mother, 1863 January-July
Scope and Contents Typescrips of correspondence betwen Julia Gardiner Tyler and her mother concerning JGT's reurn to "Sherwood Forest,"; JGT's children, conditions in Virginia and New York. Also including a poem "To Mrs. Ex-President Tyler" and correspondence with friends and officials concerning wartime conditions and GT's desire to return to New York. 16 items. TCys of ALSs.
Typescripts of correspondence between Julia Gardiner Tyler and her mother, friends, and various officials, 1863 August-December
Scope and Contents Typescripts of correspondence between Julia Gardiner Tyler and her mother, friends, and various officials concerning JGT's return to New York, sale of JGT's cotton, JGT's children, problems with settling John Tyler's estate, the release of Capt. Gayle and wartime conditions. 17 items. TCys of ALSs.
Norman. J. Walker, St. Georges, Bermuda, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, Staten Island, New York, 1864 January 22
Maria Tyler, Charles City County, Virginia, to Mrs. Gardiner, 1864 January 22
Scope and Contents Have had another raid resulting in the burning of the Court House and surroundings; Dick Christian was taken off by the enemy; all of Robinson's command was taken "which we think rather benefits us"; in New Kent several of Mr. Jordan's negroes were taken. 1 p. TCy of ALS.
[Maria Tyler?], "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, to "my dearest friend", 1864 February 27
Scope and Contents Reports that things here remain in "statu quo"; there have been "no visitations from our troublesome friends"; Charles City Co. has been the scene of parties, dinners, and tournaments this past winter. 1 p. TCy of AL.
Maria Tyler to [?], circa 1864 February
Scope and Contents Cousin John sends love and says that everything is going quietly at the farm; no wheat crop this year; all act to advance his interests. 1 p. TCy of AL.
Wilson Bartow, New York City, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, [Staten Island, New York?], 1864 March 3
Scope and Contents Respons to two letters from her concerning the best way to end funds to Capt. Gayle, prisoner of wr at Fort Warren, [Boston, Massachussetts]. 1 p. ALS. Including TCy of above ALS.
Phoebe Gardiner Horsford, Cambridge, Massachusetts, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, Staten Island, New York, 1864 March 6
[Maria Tyler?], "Sherwood Forest," (Charles City County, Virginia), to "my dearest friend", 1864 April 10
Scope and Contents Is sending the boxes to Richmond, Va.; mentions gunboats on the river and destruction of Mr. Vaiden's poperty; reminds her [?] of her return in April. 2 pp. TCy of AL.
Jno. Potts Brown to Julia Gardiner Tyler, [New York?], 1864 April 25
Scope and Contents Discusses a check that has been "returned to our good friends in Baltimore"; reassures her [JGT] of her son's safety; offers to forward a package for Mrs. D. 2 pp. ALS.
John C. Tyler, Fort Hamilton near Fortress Monroe, to "My Dear Madam", 1864 May 20
Scope and Contents Having been taken from "Sherwood [Forest]," Charles City County, Virginia twelve days before, is confined with several citizens from the county; has had no trial nor have charges been brought against them; General Wilde has landed at Kennon's with colourned troups and "taken everything through the county"; has been treated kindly by the officers. 1 p. TCy of ALS.
William H. Clopton, Roselance [?], Virginia, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, Staten Island, New York, 1864 May 31
Edward A. Wild, Wilson's Wharf, Virginia, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, Staten Island, New York, 1864 June 6
Scope and Contents Reports on the whereabouts of A.M. Tyler [Maria] as instructed by Major General Benj[amin] F. Butler; she [AMT] has taken refuge with Mrs. [Lu] Clopton; encloses the reply to the inquiry whether Maria Tyler wants to join her [JGT]. 1 p. ALS. Including ALS, 6 June, 1864, A.M. Tyler, "Selwood." having a "hemorrhage [sic] from the lungs" and is unable to reach a decision at this time. 2 pp.
William H. Clopton, Roselance [?], Virginia, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, Staten Island, New York, 1864 June 8
Scope and Contents Reports that Lu Clopton and Maria Tyler are both well according to a letter he received; discusses the fate of her [JGT] belongings at "Sherwood Forest"; discusses the safety of her son and says "the negroes we will not mind of if Our Dear Children are but spared to us"; describes the condition where John [C Tyler?] is being imprisoned; describes the "vile and indecent actions" taking place in Charles City Co. and lists the neighbors who have been shot. 4 pp. ALS.
Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Castleton Hill," North Shore, Staten Island New York, to Mr. William Cullen Bryant, Associate Editor of the Evening Post, 1864 June 27
Typescripts of correspondence between Julia Gardiner Tyler and Robert H. Gayle, 1864 January-June
Scope and Contents Typescripts of correspondence between Julia Gardiner Tyler and Robert H. Gayle, a prisoner of war at Fort Warren Prison, Boston, Massachussetts; correspondence with various northern officials concerning his [RGH] possible release; letters from G.F. Walker, a friend living in St. Georges, Bermuda' and correspondence with other friends concerning the wartime conditions. 12 items. TCys of ALSs.
A. Maria Tyler, "Selwood," [?], To Mrs. Tyler, 1864 July 9
Scope and Contents Writes of her poor health and the complete wreck at 'Sherwood'"; sends news of scquaintances; apologizes for sending a gloomy letter. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.
Julia Gardiner Tyler, Staten Island, New York, to Varina Davis, Richmond, Virginia, circa 1864 July
Scope and Contents Reports that her son is planning to return to Virginia and asks for the Davises to see him; sends her sympathies to Mrs. Davis, sends congratulations for the marriage of Mrs. Davis's sister to Willie Waller. 2 pp. Df. of L. Including Df. of L to Judge Holt concerning destruction of JGT's Virginia property. Also including Df of L. to [Roberty H. Gayle?] concerning obtaining a parole or early release from prison.
Julia Gardiner Tyler, Staten Island, New York, to President Jefferson Davis, Richmond, Virginia, circa 1864 July
Scope and Contents Letter of introduction for JGTs's son John Alexander {Tyler]. 2pp. AL. Incomplete. Including TCy of AL. 1 p.
Jane Selden, Weyanoke [?], Virginia, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, Staten Island, New York, 1864 August 14
John Kick, Headquarters 2nd New York Mounted Rifles, near Blick's Station, Virginia, to Mrs. John Tyler, Staten Island, New York, 1864 September 15
Scope and Contents Introduces himself as the husband of Maria Tyler; intends to visit New York during a furlough with his wife; reports that "the mansion especially, in the interior, shows the effects of the lawless savages of soldiers" 3pp. ALS. Includes TCy of ALS. 1 p.
Mark L. Chevers, Fort Monroe, Virginia, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, Staten Island, New York, 1864 October 1
Scope and Contents Describes some furniture being held for JGT that has since been claimed by the Rev. Mr. Raymond, chaplain of the hospital, as his own. 4 pp. ALS. Including TCy of ALS. 1 p.