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Scope and Contents Encloses some letters "bearing tidings of loved ones from whom you are separated"; will forward letters to her "friends in the South." 1 p. ALS.

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Scope and Contents Hopes that she has received her cradle; discusses JGT's property at Old Point [Comfort] Va. 2 pp. ALS. Including TCy of ALS. 1 p.

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Scope and Contents Saddened by the news of the fall of Ft. Fisher and the recapture of Capt. [Robert H] G[ayle]; encloses a letter to be forwarded to her mother; discusses their children. 4 pp. AL. Including a TCy of AL. 1 p.

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Scope and Contents Sends this note by a servant to enquire as to the resultes of the deliberations concerning a legal matter. 2 pp. ALS. Including ALS from J. Buchanan, Henry, New York, to Julia Gardiner Tyler, Staten Island, New York, n.d., advising her that Judge Barraud had not reached a decision and "I have but little doubt that it will be as we desire it"; reports that Mr. Curtis is no longer the receiver and Mr. Horve will inform her when a decision is reached. 1 p.

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents Tells JGT that she must choose the services of Mr. O'Connor [/] or Mr. Clarke to represent her on appeal in the probate matter and in the new suit brought against her; hopes for Gen[era]; Dix's cooperation "in regard to the late outrage, in your communication to the press and public"; discusses closing up the probate matter and plans for the new actions being brought, "you must not be alarmed at all this litigation, as it is only in accordance with the programme."...

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents Assures her that he is still trying to procure a "'C' 'S' battleflag...that she ahs been waved [sic] in the smoke of battle..." for her daughter as promised' expressed thanks for the hospitality shown him while in Staten Island; discusses the situation in the South, "the Negroes are in most instances, retaining their usual respect for their owners, and faithfully performing the contracts adopted by their Government between master and late slave..." 4 pp. ALS. Including TCy...

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Scope and Contents Worries because she has received no letters from JGT in months; discusses the sorrow they feel over the Southg's loss of the war; plans to stay in England at least temporarily; asks for news of Capt [Robert H.] Gayle. 4 pp. ALS. Includes TCy of ALS. 1 p.

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Scope and Contents Has not heard from Julia Gardiner Tyler about the bill he sent; asks RHM to settle the bill if he has the authority. 1 p. ALS.

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents Complains of being ill and blames it on the "malarious climate"; asks JGT to ty to obtain a "situation for Allen in the sea going line of steamers"; worries about the education of her sons; has been advised to wait "intil times are settled" to start a boarding house; sorry to hear about JGT's lawsuit; complains of the effects of poverty, "I feels so lonely in this cold world and Have I know been so petted and spoilt that I am unfitted for this sudden transition." 4 pp....

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Scope and Contents Reports that she has sent "600 dollars currency"; encourages them to take advantage of every opportunity and to learn to speak French and German; reports that they will each receive "a Christmas offering of five dollars in gold"; reports on visits from cousin William Tyler and "brother James" [Semple] who "is now in Canada for a while." 4 pp. ALS.

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Typescripts of correspondence between Julia Gardiner Tyler and various military and civilian officials concerning the forced entry into JGT's home by several youths in search of a Rebel flag; letters from Robert H. Gayle concerning his release, recapture, and final release; letters from other prisoners of war asking for help; letters from various friends concerning wartime conditions. 22 items. TCys of ALSs.

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Scope and Contents John C. Tyler, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County, Virginia, to "My Dear Madam," n.p. Discusses her "Scheme" for helping provide for the families of Negroes until they should be self-sufficient; has already given an account of the "destruction of everything here. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents Typescripts of Julia Gardiner Tyler's correspondence concerning hre Virginia property; correspondence and notes concerning the legal battle over JGT's mother's will; correspondence with JGT's sons and nephew in Germany; letter from the farm manager at "Sherwood Forest" complaining about the conditions; letter to Bishop [John] Johns concerning the Resolutions pased by the College of William and Mary; letters from various friends and family members. 12 items. TCys of...

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,...