Scope and Contents Scope and ContentsGeneral J. D. Imbodin, Richmond, Virginia to John Tyler, Jr. Esq. Imbodin apologizes for the delay in answering Tyler’s last letter, but he had important business to complete for his brother before the end of the year. He sees a number of changes coming to the old political party system and hopes changes will come to Virginia as well. Includes two envelopes, one appears to be the one in which the letter was sent and the other contains a scribbled note regarding...

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C(harles) W. Jones, U.S. Senator, Washington, D.C. to John Tyler, (Jr.) Esq., ?, FL. Marked personal. Jones did not answer Tyler’s last letter because he had not yet spoken with Douglas. He does not see any hope for good government in Florida with either of the Republican factions and discusses gaining control over black voters. Includes envelope.

Scope and Contents Robert Tyler, Montgomery, AL to John Tyler, Jr. Robert was sorry to hear about the loss of John’s paper by the fire. He has heard that the Republicans in Pensacola, white and black, favor John for governor. Among other news, Priscilla has been sick, and the family has recently been in Savannah. Robert’s health has recently improved. He will send this letter to Jacksonville in hopes of finding John there. A postscript asks John to send information about a Mrs. Bethune in Jacksonville and if...

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J.R. Christian, Holly Springs, MS to Letitia Christian Tyler Semple, Park Place, Baltimore, MD [COPY]. Christian asks a series of questions concerning biographical and genealogical information on the Christian and the Tyler families. He also discusses family crests, the fact that he is a medical doctor who studied with one of her relatives, Wyatt Christian, and relates a story about her mother’s wedding dress.

Scope and Contents Scope and ContentsAttached to previous letter. John Tyler, Jr., Richmond, Virginia to Judge Joseph Christian, of the Supreme Court in Virginia [COPY]. Tyler’s sister, Letitia Christian Tyler Semple, gave Dr. J. R. Christian’s letter to him and asked him to furnish copies to the rest of the family, so that any information they have may be written down and passed along. Tyler relates some of the history of the Christian family as he knows it, specifically in regards to their time...

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John Sherman, Secretary of Treasury, Washington, D.C. to John Tyler, Jr., Esq., Inspector of Customs, West Point, Virginia. Circular on the use of inks and pencils for official purposes. Details the circumstances of their use and the fact that all supplies must be ordered during warm weather so they won’t freeze while being transported. Envelope included.

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John Sherman, Secretary of Treasury, Washington, D.C. to John Tyler, Jr., Inspector of Customs for Yorktown, Va. residing in West Point, VA. Tyler’s services as customs inspector in Mobile, AL will not be required after the 30th. A note on the back of the letter describes the steps Tyler took to respond to this continual villainy towards himself, but he was unsuccessful against the “carpet-baggers” and “scalawags.” Envelope included.

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John Tyler, Jr., West Point, VA to General James A. Garfield, Washington City, D.C. [COPY]. Marked Personal. Tyler offers his support to Garfield for the presidential nomination made in Chicago. He has changed his mind about supporting John Sherman. A brief note from Tyler on the letter’s contents is included on the back of the letter.

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John Sherman, Secretary of Treasury, Washington, D.C. to John Tyler, Jr., West Point, VA. Sherman received Tyler’s note, and even though he would like to continue his appointment, there is nothing for Tyler to do. They will revise the lists on July 1, but his named has been dropped.

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E. H. Lively, Postmaster, Williamsburg, VA to John Tyler, Jr. Lively received Tyler’s letters. His daughter, Norma, called on Tyler’s daughter, Mattie. He goes on to discuss mentions of Tyler in the Norfolk newspapers and his letter in response to the Richmond Whig article, “Debt of Virginia.”

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John Tyler, Jr., American Hotel, Richmond, Virginia to General Ulysses S. Grant, Washington City, D.C. [COPY]. Tyler had heard Grant was in Washington, but missed calling on him at the Riggs House. He writes to compliment Grant on his far-reaching and positive reputation and expects the nation will need his genius and service again, in light of recent events. Envelope included.

Scope and Contents John Tyler, Jr., Washington City, D.C. to His Excellency Rutherford B. Hays, President of the United States, Executive Mansion [COPY]. Tyler knows what the President probably thinks of him, and even though there has been cause in the past to believe such impressions, there was no cause for terminating his employment with the Treasury Department last June. After the war, he aligned himself with the Republicans and the national cause to set a good example for other Southerners, and though he...

Scope and Contents Scope and ContentsJohn Tyler, Jr., Richmond, Virginia to Washington Greenhow, City Treasurer of Richmond, Virginia Tyler has been meaning to send the enclosed inscription of a tomb from the Bruton Parish graveyard [inscription not included in collection] that shows the origin of the branch of Greenhow’s family for some time. He has been appointed Assistant Treasurer of the United States in New York City. Tyler called on Greenhow and Robert Munford to borrow money, which he...

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Celsus Price, President, Southern Historical and Benevolent Association, St. Louis, MO to General John Tyler (Jr.), Washington, D.C. Price will visit Washington, D.C. soon and hopes to see Tyler there. He received a newspaper containing one of Tyler’s speeches and took pleasure in reading it. The publication of the Quarterly has been delayed, but he will explain why when they speak in person. Envelope included.

Scope and Contents Anne C. Tyler, Old Ladies Home, St. Louis, MO to John Tyler, Jr., Treasury Dept., Washington, D.C. Anne recently learned of John’s position in Washington by accident, and was pleasantly surprised. She is currently a resident in a “charitable institution” and is ill. She is too poor to afford the one thing an invalid should have, and asks for his assistance in this matter. Anne understands his daughter lives with him and hopes that they are comfortable and happy. Included with this letter is...

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Celsus Price, St. Louis, MO to John Tyler, Jr., Washington, D.C. Price received a letter from the editor of Century Magazine, and he would like to print Tyler’s article. He would like Tyler to point out some of the passages that he has found in the Bible that indicate the “Master” will soon come. Price also asks if Tyler has seen Dr. Cous recently and what he thinks of him. Envelope included.

Scope and Contents John Tyler, Jr., Treasury Dept., Washington City, D.C. to W.W. Corcoran Washington City, D.C. [COPY]. Tyler is writing to inform Corcoran that the National Arbitration League has been reorganized and that he would have liked to see him as the new president. He describes the League’s intended new offices on Massachusetts Avenue. In the center of the city, and plans to name the building after Corcoran should he generously support them. Tyler is also enclosing a newspaper [not included in this...

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W. W. Corcoran Washington, D.C. to John Tyler, Jr., Esq., President of the National Arbitration League, Washington, D.C. Corcoran received Tyler’s letter concerning the National Arbitration League. He wishes them well in their undertaking, but cannot make any contributions to the purchase of the new building.

Scope and Contents John Tyler, Jr., Treasury Dept., Washington City, D.C. to Mrs. M.C. Hickman, Cleveland, OH [COPY]. Tyler informs Mrs. Hickman about the recent reorganization of the National Arbitration League and the intent to move to the new building on Massachusetts Avenue. Tyler is also enclosing a newspaper [not included in this collection] which helped turn the previous election in favor of Cleveland and will become the League’s publisher once it is transferred to the new building. He would appreciate...

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Envelope that contained the letters for the National Arbitration League that includes a note from Tyler. Also included are two pieces of paper with a number of names written on them.

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Celsus Price, St. Louis, MO to General John Tyler, Jr., Washington, D.C. Price received the copies of correspondence between Tyler and the editor of the Century Magazine, and he regrets that it doesn’t look like Tyler’s article will be published. He hopes Tyler will not have to change anything in the article and that the editor will change his mind, but does offer suggestions for changes that will perhaps help them reach a compromise. Envelope included.

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Columbus Alexander, West Washington, D.C. to John Tyler, Jr., Washington, D.C. Alexander received Tyler’s letter about the reorganization of the National Arbitration League, but he is unable to purchase the property discussed. Envelope included.

Scope and Contents Celsus Price, St. Louis, MO to General John Tyler, Jr., Washington, D.C. Marked confidential. Price hasn’t heard back from Tyler regarding the publication of the Yancey letter describing the Battle of Corinth. He has an idea of how the article could be changed so as to please the editor of the Century Magazine but still provide an accurate account of events that will do his father justice. Tyler’s letter contradicts statements made in the “Historical Paper of Richmond” that claim that...

Scope and Contents Celsus Price, St. Louis, MO to General John Tyler, Jr., Washington, D.C. Price is delighted that the Century Magazine will publish Tyler’s letters mentioned in his previous letter. He offers to have the Iuka letter published in full with the one on Corinth and hopes the manuscripts will not be misplaced. They will appear in the St. Louis Republican with the title, “Personal Reminiscences of Service with the Missouri State Guard,” and he will send along a copy. Price also hopes Tyler will...

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Letter from John Tyler, Jr. to James Black, May 18, 1866, sending the draft of the "Act to promote immigration" from Great Britain. Includes printed copy of the act entitled "The State of Virginia to The People of Great Britain."