Scope and Contents John Tyler (Jr.), CSA, Headquarters of Gen. Robert E. Lee, near Mechanicsville, Hanover County, VA to Major General Sterling Price, Commanding District of Arkansas [Duplicate]. Tyler’s opinions on the current status of the war, camp life under Gen. Lee, and the courage, skill, and brutality Gen. Grant is using against the Confederate army. Tyler also asks Price to return the horse and saddle that is in his possession, and mentions that he secured an ambulance for Price's camp on a visit to...

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John Tyler (Jr.), CSA, Richmond, Virginia to Major General Sterling Price, Commanding District of Arkansas [DUPLICATE]. Tyler’s views on the current positions of both the Union and Confederate armies and the fear that the South will lose. He describes Gen. Grant’s strategic position and how he could use his West Point education and the resources of the North to break Richmond’s defenses and take the city.

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John Tyler (Jr.), Richmond, Virginia to John M. Daniel, Editor of the Examiner [DUPLICATE]. Tyler’s views on the leadership of the Confederate army and the increasingly desperate position of the CSA.

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John Tyler (Jr.), Petersburg, VA to Major General Sterling Price, Commanding District of Arkansas [DUPLICATE]. Tyler’s account of Union troop movements in Virginia near the James and Chickahominy Rivers, specifically in regards to General Grant’s command. Gen. Sheridan’s troops marched through Charles City County, robbing its inhabitants and destroying homes as they went – including President Tyler’s home and plantation.

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John Tyler (Jr.), CSA, Richmond, Virginia to Col. John Taylor Wood of the President’s staff, Richmond, Virginia [DUPLICATE]. Letter on Sherman’s March and the possibility that he will turn his attention to Richmond once he leaves Savannah. Tyler outlines five potential outcomes that could affect the army’s position should Sherman make his move up to Richmond instead of Charlestown.

Scope and Contents Scope and ContentsJohn Tyler (Jr.), CSA, Richmond, Virginia to Major Gen Sterling Price [DUPLICATE]. Tyler discusses the possibility that Price will move into Missouri in the spring so as to take advantage of the power and resources in the [Old?] Northwest and to relieve some of the pressure on Gen. Lee. Tyler predicts Confederate troops will have to leave Richmond and Petersburg in the spring and give up a large amount of land. Price is encouraged to make whatever territorial...

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John Tyler (Jr.), Richmond, Virginia to President (Jefferson) Davis. Marked Confidential. Tyler offers his opinions on the defense of Richmond in the face of enemy attack. He strongly recommends that Gen. Henry A. Wise should be put in charge of the Military Dept. of Richmond.

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John Tyler (Jr.), CSA, Richmond, Virginia to Col. John Taylor Wood “of the President’s staff” [DUPLICATE]. Marked “Confidential.” Letter affirming Gen. the Military Department and the idea that he might be the best person for the job. Tyler also references Jefferson Davis, Gen. Lee, and Governor Smith.

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John Tyler (Jr.), Richmond, Virginia to Col. John Taylor Wood of the President’s staff [DUPLICATE]. Tyler had requested a promotion and to be put in charge of the court martial records under Gen. Lee’s command. He was denied and now asks for a position that will serve the president [Davis] and the Southern cause in which his abilities may be put to some valuable use.

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A deed of (?) Thomas(?) to (?) Daniel Cumming(?) of the (?) of Hampton for land(?) in the County of Warwick. Makes mention of $550, secured by Bond to be payable and enforced in 12 months, given by R.D. Lee.

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Small document containing two additional deeds marked 2 and 3. Note on back states that these are the Deeds of R. D. Lee and that they are motions for payment of the Rush(?) Ch House and Clerks office Building for the year 1866, due January 1, 1867.

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John Tyler, Jr., Richmond, Virginia to W. Martin, House of Delegates. Tyler requests he be considered as a candidate for the position of Librarian, should it become a separate job from the Secretary of State. He does not wish to seek elected office, but would appreciate it if the General Assembly would entertain his request. [Typed] Includes envelope.

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James Semple, Elsah, IN? to John Tyler, Jr. Semple says it was good to receive Tyler’s letter because he had not heard from his friends in Virginia since the war began. He goes on to state that he is a Jeffersonian Democrat and explains his views on politics.

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John Tyler, Jr., Whig Office, Richmond, Virginia to J. F. Cooper, Jackson, MS [COPY]. Tyler describes his views on the lasting effects of the war, nationally and globally, and how it will be remembered throughout history.

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Dr. Edward C. Drew(?), Tarwood, (VA) to Major John Tyler (Jr.). Drew apologizes for taking so long to answer Tyler’s last letter. He invites Tyler to Tarwood and says he hasn’t been well lately. He references the United Kingdom and a business proposal involving a patent, then apologizes because he is sick in mind and body.

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Dr. Edward C. Drew, Richmond, Virginia to Major John Tyler (Jr.). Drew was surprised by Tyler’s last letter. Deals with the European patent idea.

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John P. Brophy, New York City to General John Tyler (Jr.). Brophy received Tyler’s letter, but became busy and was unable to act upon it quickly. He hasn’t been able to accomplish anything. He is having difficulty finding anyone to help him, and has also had trouble with the children.

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An editorial from the United Irishman on the Democratic Party and discusses how the radicals are trying to appeal to the Irish. [Enclosed by Brophy in his previous letter to John Tyler (Item 7)]

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John P. Brophy, New York City to General(?) John Tyler, Jr., Washington, D.C. Brophy has been in contact with people contributing to the “Democrat.” He also mentions the manuscript Tyler sent to Carleton’s publishing house. He will write again soon when he had more time.

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Ida P. Blackman, Union Springs, AL to Major John Tyler (Jr.). Blackman thanks Tyler for the editions of the “Sentinel” he sent her and hopes he enjoys Florida.

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John Tyler, Jr., Montgomery, AL to Miss Ida Blackman, Union Springs, Bullock County, AL. A love letter, featuring a poem and an enclosure of a song. Tyler is on his way to Florida, but hopes to return to Union Springs and see her again.

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Song lyrics enclosed by John Tyler, Jr. in his letter of June 29, 1871 to Miss Ida Blackman (Item 2)

Scope and Contents B. B. Douglas, Member of the House of Representatives in Washington City, from Virginia(?) and cousin(?) of John Tyler, Jr. to Rev(?) John Tyler (Jr.). Douglas received Tyler’s letter with the enclosed clipping from the Floridian. He hopes the country will take note of the Republicans in the Florida legislature and how they put the welfare of the nation above the interests of the party. He doesn’t know when he will have the time to take care of Tyler’s watch seal. Douglas gives a brief...

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Robert Tyler, Montgomery, AL to John Tyler, Jr. Robert is writing in regards to the recent election in Florida in which Charles W. Jones won. The majority of the letter is difficult to read, though a note included by John Tyler, Jr. on the back mentions Robert’s health and his feeling that he has been working for a Party without principles or honor.

Scope and Contents Charles W. Jones, U.S. Senator, Pensacola, FL to John Tyler, (Jr.) Esq., Tallahassee, FL. Jones offers his compliments to John Tyler, Jr., his brother Robert, and respectfully remembers his father President Tyler. Jones states that he will assist Tyler in any way he can, and will speak to President Grant about him. Yet, in a note on the reverse side, Tyler mentions that shortly after this letter, Jones selfishly acted against Tyler to have him defeated in an election(?) and reveals his...