Scope and Contents From the Collection: Series 1: Group A, Acc. 78 T97 and 1992.63:  Papers, 1856-1895, of John Tyler, Jr., post Civil War Republican Party activist. Subjects covered by the collection include alcoholism, Republican Party politics, Presidential elections, political patronage, Reconstruction, Methodist Episcopal Church, Florida, Braxton Bragg, and the Fenian Brotherhood. Prominent correspondents include Charles Francis Adams, Chester Alan Arthur, Pierre G. T. Beauregard, James Gillespie Blaine, James Buchanan,...

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Received "Python" letter; Richmond papers said it was too long to publish; same true fof article about Pres. John Tyler; glad he found an editorial position; desires him to send his articles. 2 pp. ALS.

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Has been requested by Major John Tyler to write him introducing Mrs. Clark; she is going to Richmond to acquaint Davis with conditions under which the Democratic party of some Northeastern states might induce their states to end the war by joining the confederacy; asks him to listen to Mrs. Clark and do what he can to further her plan. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, saying letter is introducing Mrs. Clark. 1 p.

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Received last "Python" letter about forming an alliance with the Northwest; the Northwest needs the South because they need free access to the Mississippi River; when peace comes the South will be the most prosperous country on earth; the treasury will be filled by profits from cotton and tobacco. 2 pp. ALS.

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"Python" letter received and given to Mr. Yancey; doesn't like the idea of political union with any Northern States, unless could detach the southern parts of Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois; expresses confidence in South's ability to keep fighting despite privations; last "Python" article might demoralize the public; inefficiency of wartime legislature; everyone well here; wishes him good luck on the Western campaign. 3 pp. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents.

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Brill charged with desertion; charge signed by J. Rochelle Tyler, and witnessed by Thos. R. Dunn and Wm. B. Andrews. 1 p. ADS. Including AN by Jas. R. Tyler, 21 May 1863, summarizing contents. 1 p.

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His letters received; failure of Indians at Grand Gulf to prevent the Hartford from descending on the Mississippi River; hoping General Price's mission in Arkansas will succeed; Holmes' Army dissolved; reinforcing Bragg; Union movements in Mississippi and Alabama; movements of Hill and Longstreet; work of Congress: tax bill, bond sales, European loans; thinking of retiring. 5 pp. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of the letter.

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His letter received; Austin being fortified; under martial law; nothing has yet been done about his "policy," hasn't been able to talk with Gov. [Pendleton] Murrah; will let him know when something is done. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of letter.

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Happy that his brother elected to the Confederate Senate; this is a blow against his enemies. 2 pp. CY of ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of letter.

Scope and Contents Read his address to the legislature of Georgia and greatly admires it; old Washington politicians who control the Confederate government are not respecting the rights of citizens and property; fears they are trying to set up a monarchy with the help of West Point graduates; left the Bureau of War because did not like the way the administration was running the war of the government; suspension of writ of habeas corpus more odious than martial law; glad he struck a blow for civil liberties. 3...

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Took his letter 9 days to come from Selma; trying to get John M. Kelso, who deserted a year ago, back on duty; if Kelso is still under his command or if he knows where Kelso is, then it is his duty to return him to his regiment. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler Jr., that Kelso has left, taking his horse, saddle, and bridle; he doesn't know where he has gone. 1 p.

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Thanks him for his letter; the states must resist the administration's efforts to impose military rule; the people must be made aware of attacks on their personal liberties; enjoyed reading the speech he made in Selma. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of letter.

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Wishes he could be free to wield his pen in the cause of state sovereignty and constitutional liberty; has no vacancy in his government for him; he probably likes the resolutions recently passed by the Georgia legislature. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., Brown wrote to him at Selma.

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Wrote her the two previous days; ladies must beware of sullying their reputation by writing too much; the Union army cut the railroad south of Petersburg; hopes to join her at the end of the month. 2 items. Partial ALS.

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Reports that his speech made in Selma, Alabama, "Our foreign and Domestic Status," has been reprinted in DeBow's Review; congratulates him on the "happy change in our Georgia military," mentions that he has been ill. 2 pp. ALS.