Scope and Contents Scope and ContentsAlso including NC, n.d., as to a new town being laid out on former sight of Mellonville, to be called Sanford. 1 p. ALso including NC, n.d., as to General Sanford setting up a town near Mellonville; and planning the largest orange grove in the cotninental U.S., 1 p. Also including NC, n.d., as to the Florida Improvement Co., of New York setting up "Merrit's Vineyard" near Mellonville. 1 p. Also including ANS by John Tyler, Jr., 4 and 5 March 1871; also mentions...

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,...

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,...

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,...

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,...

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,...

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 his letter and he forgot to say if it would be worth while for him [JG] to ask any of the National Democratic Com[mi]tt[ee] if they would lend a hand; maybe that would give them too much knowledge; seems the labors of both their lifetimes could fail for lack of a small sum; with his great knowledge he could unit the Irish people; now is the time and he [JT] is able; needs money; feels for the first time man's inhumanity to man. 2 pp. ALS. Including calling card of James Gibbons.

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Received his letter regarding lecture but Mr. Murphy refuses to publish any shape of lecture; has spoken to the St. Vincent dePaul Society about asking him to lecture on condition that he share proceeds; his name and the society's reputation should draw a crowd; hopes to put him in touch soon. 2 pp. ALS.

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At present he can do no more than offer to help secure audiences for the interesting subjects he [JT] mentions; must have his correspondence with others about printing. 1 p. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr. endorsing and summarizing letter explaining it refers to furnishing "DeBow's Review" with historical sketches. 1 p.

Scope and Contents Scope and ContentsThanks for the interesting letter; couldn't use it in his little history but will preserve it for future possibilities; nothing [in the book] about his father's presidential term will offend him, except the limited space he could devote; was in Richmond when a public dinner was given to Mr. Webster but had no invitation so visited President Tyler instead; is glad Gov[ernor] Wise is doing a biography of Pres[iden]t Tyler. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler,...

Scope and Contents Received his of the 9th and enclosure; couldn't answer immediately as was engaged in the courts on Boundary between Md. and Va.; the "prize decision" and much else has been included in his father's memoirs; is disappointed as has gotten no information from Washington, Cushing, or others as to their retirements from his father's cabinet; [following is a series of questions and tentative answers about Harrison and Tyler's cabinets-who held which position for how long]; strange that he is...

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His [JT] reminisence of Cabinets is in error; [following is a list of appointees to and retirements from Presiden John Tyler's cabinet]; is it possible that neither he nor Cushing nor anyone will supply him the dates? 1 p. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr. endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p.

Scope and Contents Repeats that he is in error as to the date of Spencer's retirement; [followng a list of positions held and retired in President John Tyler's Cabinet]; mentions dispute between [John Canfield] Spener and [Abel Parker] Upshur regarding the [Alexander Slidell] MacKenzie affair [as commander of the brig Somers he had executed Spencer's son for mutiny]; Spencer wanted MacKenzie turned over to Civil Grand Jury; as Chairman of the Committee on Naval Affairs he [HAW] was consulted; can't you get...

Scope and Contents Received his answer to his changing his request for a personal interview upon the subject of religion to a suggestion that he read the interview between the Son of God and Nickodemus; meant no insult; is not judging him; knows other Southern Gentlement who worship only Honor and not Christ; knows he has had the oppotunity to acquire millions yet has remained honest; just wanted him to avail himself of the comforts of religion; hopes he will forgive his intrusion into his inner man. 8 pp....

Scope and Contents Clara and she had been looking forward to a trip to Washington next month; but now even if the Major goes they won't as business has been so bad; Clara has developed into a fine girl; the widows are still in sweeds but not beyond approach; would so like to see him well married; the French situation is all absorbing-poor France; sees his friends the Polks and McPheeters grequently; Miss Cornelia Polk married Mr. Drake; Maggie McPheeter had her debut this winter; winter is severe; rumors that...

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They infer from the charcter of the work [Tyler's book Two Civilizations] that sales would be chiefly to father's friends and associates; will superintend publication for 10% commission; must have it in hand to make estimate; portraits on steel cost about $100 each. 2 pp. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr. endorsing and summarzing letter. 1 p.

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Regrets that they will be unable to publish his contemplated work [Two Civilizations Emanating From Jamestown and Plymouth Rock]; it will be a great work and a time will come when there will be a great demand for it, but that time is not now; the whole South and Democratic mind of the country is prostrate; abolition rules there now; doesn't believe he will find a publisher in the North; but don't despair time will make all things equal in the end. 1 p. ALS.

Scope and Contents Was not aware that his company was composed of Southerners or did business on could be dispersed of, especially Professor Holmes' History of hte United States; why his book, Two Civilizations Emanating from Jamestown and Plymouth Rock would not interest the general public he doesn't know; Mr. William M. Burwell of New Orleans, editor of the "DeBow's Review" is anxious for his articles; Mr. Burwell even wishes to preface the articles with a defense of his father against the Southern Clayites...

Scope and Contents Scope and ContentsHave made an approximate estimate; 1000 copies [of the book Two Civilizations Emanating from Jamestown and Plymouth Rock] in the style of Wallis Peabody, tinted paper $900; 2000 copies $1500; on white paper 1000 copies $800; $2000 - 1300; binding in cloth $28-35; are not prepared to asy what aid they will give in selling in the South and West; feel book should be sold by subscription. 1 p. ALS. Including AN by [John Tyler, Jr.], endorsing and summarizing letter,...

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Has searched his house and Judge Tucker's for the publication you want, but cannot find it; maybe there's a copy in the library of the Historical Society in Richmond; check with H. Wynne of Richmond who is a diligent collector; will send an address delivered by his [JT] father on the 166th anniversary of William and Mary College, 1859; can he get a copy of the Commission of Agriculture report? 2 pp. ALS. Including AN by [John Tyler, Jr.] endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p.

Scope and Contents Scope and ContentsHopes he enjoyed the wedding fesitivites; there can be no doubt that the only chance of happiness is in the marriage relationship; outside of that all is discontent; at length one may wish for death as a relief from loneliness; such were his thoughts during the Carnival of Washington City yesterday and the day before; in the midst of it all he was never so lonely and perfectly willing to be at rest; yet the Carnival was a perfect climax to the madness of the...

Scope and Contents Scope and ContentsIs glad he is well; and that he is still defending the South against her Yankee enemies; the work in which he is engaged [the book "Two Civilizations Emanating from Jamestown and Plymouth Rock"] is worthy; Northern publishers will be unwilling to publish a work which will hold their boasted civilzations in contempt; the scheme he proposes might work, but the season is far advanced; maybe Celsus Price could help; is too busy to do it; have heard little of his...

Scope and Contents Scope and ContentsReceived his letter from Bolling Baker; no good land left near Mellonville or Enterprise, both on Lake Monroe; but good state land near "olando" in Orange County; a good place to practice law; a lady is wanted to open a school; it is splendid country for fruit, game, people; strong democratic area, no radicals; can be purchased for $125 an acre - $200; he [JT] could get the County Judgeship. 3 pp. ALS. Including ANS from J[no] H. L[oper], [Tallahasse, Fla.], to...

Scope and Contents Scope and ContentsHas given his letter to Mr. Loper who wll tell him of the country; has not been there [Orange County] but has a relative, Mr. Francis Eppes, in Buckingham County who is well pelased; his [JT] teaching could not be done there but Orange County is better settled; settlers such as Col. William B. Randolph of N. Orleans and Col. Chester from Carolina; These are cultured people; would like him to join that paradise but his business is with the "Carpetbaggers;" to get...