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Envelope postmarked February 23, 1903, to Miss. M. Tyler Courtland S(?) Co, VA from W.F. Clayton, Attorney-at-Law, Florence, S.C.

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Rudolph de Lordova(?), London, England To Mattie [Rochelle] Tyler, Post Mistress, Courtland, VA de Lordova has seen the articles on her effort to retain her job as postmaster in Courtland. He writes for the chief illustrated weekly papers and thinks their audience would be interested in her story, and requests a photo of her that can be printed. He will send her a copy of the paper when it is published. Envelope included.

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Walter Neale, Neale Publishing Company, New York City, NY to Mattie R[ochelle] Tyler, Courtland, VA The Neale Publishing Company published her book, Rear-Admiral John Randolph Tucker, 10 years ago, but no copies have sold recently. The company wishes to terminate the contract with her and send her the bound and unbound copies of the book. If she doesn’t want to pay shipping on them, they can sell them as waste paper. Envelope included.

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Walter Neale, Neale Publishing Company, New York City, NY to Mattie R[ochelle] Tyler, Courtland, VA. They have received her payment and have shipped all the bound and unbound copies of her book to her. They believe they returned the original manuscript to her with the galley proofs some time ago. Envelope included.

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September 18, 1921 [postmarked]. Walter Neale, Neale Publishing Company, New York City, NY to Mattie [Rochelle] Tyler, Courtland, VA Neale is expanding his business to the motion picture industry. There is no fear that film will ever replace print, but books can easily be turned into popular, lucrative films. He is accepting material that can be used for motion pictures as well as books now. Envelope included.

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Marie L. Gorman, Washington, D.C. to Mattie R[ochelle] Tyler, Courtland, VA Alex Jr. took the enclosed picture of John Tyler, Jr.’s grave at Arlington, but the film has not been looked at for years. They are enjoying wonderful weather there. Enclosed photo is the same one with the letter dated March 22, 1909. This copy has a caption written below it and an “X” over the grave. Envelope included.

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Undated. (?) to Mattie [Rochelle] Tyler Marked “Strictly confidential.” The writer asks that Mattie come immediately after dinner so she can try on her wedding dress. The groom wanted to be married that night, but she asked him to postpone for a week. Envelope included.

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Undated. Jeanie D. Portoro? To Mattie [Rochelle] Tyler, Jerusalem, VA Dance invitation. Envelope included.

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Undated card. ? to Mattie [Rochelle] Tyler

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Undated and unsigned card with envelope.

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“Albania” postcard, copyright 1894, by the Singer Manufacturing Co.

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Card for ? Rochelle

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Envelope addressed to Miss Mattie Tyler, Courtland VA. Dated November 12, 1904 [Postmark].

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Envelope addressed to (?).

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Article from the Richmond News-Dispatch on James H. Rochelle, “The Late Captain Rochelle”

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Article from the Richmond News-Dispatch on John R. Tucker,“Rochelle’s ‘Life of Tucker’” Written by W. F. Clayton, February 23.

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Article from the Richmond News-Dispatch on Jefferson Davis: “Tearing Down Davis’ Prison”

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Autographed to John Tyler, Jr., by author(?).

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“Party Purposes and Personal Political Designs Associated with Recent Popular Elections" (Nov. 1 and 10, 1867 issues of Review) Discussion of President Johnson, “Black Republican”, Conservative Republican and Democratic factions in Congress. Note: much of the document is on the back of Loyalty Oath blanks. [40 pages]

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“Black Republicanism –the Agent of British Policy in Respect to American Interests” [27 pages]

Scope and Contents Letter from John Tyler, Jr.  to daughter Mattie, Tallahassee. Describes family genealogy. Includes letter from Grace Tyler Scott asking about family history, March 7, 1875. Also includes copy of reply to Mrs. Scott's letter detailing family connections, March 23, 1875. In addition, a newspaper article detailing the accomplishments of Robert Tyler, Esq. from The Weekly Floridian, dated June 8, 1875, is included. Lastly, there is a copy of a letter to John Tyler, Jr. from (?) W. Jones dated...

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Copy of genealogy for son and daughter in Virginia.

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Letter from Virginia Board of Immigration, Richmond VA, inviting emigrants from Scotland, England and Wales.

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Letter from Jeremiah Morton, Lapland, VA to Charles Bruce [copy], recommending John Tyler, Jr. to Immigration Board.