Scope and Contents In his, Judge Baker's and ex-Gov. Walker's opinion, Orlando is the place for him; the Eppes, Randolphs and Chesters are neighbors; his office can be in town; sends directions as to how to get to Orlando; is he has no disabilities under the "Act" they see no trouble in procuring the County Judgeship which is the Justice of the Peace also; also could be member of the Lefislature; Ex-Gov. Walker and Judge Bolling Baker send regards; Marion County has too many negroes and radicals for him [JT];...

Scope and Contents Encloses a small map showing the land he proposed for him; notices the lake wich is full of fish; neighbors are Mr. Preston, Gen'l B.F. Whitney and Mr. W.M. Tyler; the land will be easy to clear; he could raise a log cabin; sends information on cost of passage to Florida; the county surveyor will run out his land for him; believes his daughter could find godo teaching position with family; this area one part of U.S. the war did not affect; the people are well off. 4 pp. ALS. Including a D, a...

Scope and Contents Scope and ContentsEncloses a copy of Judge Jno. Friend's letter about selling land to the Florida and German sTates Immigration Co.; the Spanish grant purchased by Mr. Sanford is noted for tropical fruits; Judge Baker and ex-Governor Walker would like to see him come to Orange County. 1 p. ALS. Including a Cy of ALS, from John Friend, Fernandina, Fla., to John H. Loper, Tallahassee, Florida 28 Feb. 1871. Dr. Koch has left for Europe to find Swedish or German immigrants for...

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His $200 received and the deed will be taken care of; best route from Washington, D.C. to Tallahassee, Florida, and then on the Mellonville where his land is; list of vacant lots near his; from what he hears, there are no swamps or marshes around the lake his land is on; potential problems with mosquitoes, turtles, rattlesnakes, and ticks. 4 pp. ALS.

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Will try to arrange for him to give a series of lectures, but doubts many tickets will be sold before he arrives. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., invitation of the Franklin Society of Mobile, Alabama, accepted for April. 1 p.

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Gov. Walker and he believe that he [JT] can help regenerate Florida; extends regards to his daughter [Mattie]; lamentation on the Confederate dead and "our broken hearts." 3 pp. ALS.

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Deed to his land is enclosed; has a choice piece of property - don't sell it; Gov. Walker and Judge Baker believe he can be a leading man in that part of Florida and will soon be noticed by showing what a good Democrat he is; get friends to buy land around him; mark his corners well when he comes to look at his land. 2 pp. ALS.

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Letter of introduction for John Tyler, Jr. 1 p. ALS.

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Letter of introduction for John Tyler, Jr. 1 p. ALS.

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Letter of introduction for John Tyler, Jr. 1 p. ALS.

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Advises him of additional vacant lots to purchase for a sugar cane plantation, but he must send money immediately. 2 pp. ALS.

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Strongly urges him to purchase the vacant land-it is a healthy place, good sil, and can only increase in value; am saving one lot for Nicholas Trist of Philadelphia; send the money soon if he wants the land. 2 pp. ALS.

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His deed and some letters of introduction have been sent to him; have put in a claim for the vacant lot next to his in case he wants it; ask his friend sto correspond with him [JHL] if they want the land near him. 1 p. ALS.

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His friend William Randolph lives near the land John Tyler, Jr. purchased and tells him it is good land; his friend Francis Eppes concurs. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., letter replying to Robert Tyler's enquiry; he is interfering in his business. 1 p.

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Wrote Mr. McKenzie trying to sell him land; did not refer to any transaction between him and Tyler. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., this explains Loper's communication to Lewis McKenzie. 1 p.

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Encloses newspaper clippings; land next to his has been set aside for N[icholas] P. Trist; will be on his judicial circuit until July. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., land next to his has been bought for N.P. Trist. 1 p.

Scope and Contents Surprised he didn't receive the two letters he sent' wrote Judge Bolling Baker inquiring about political matters in Florida and whether there was a business other than farming for him; has no money at present-spent it all on this farm and has got to wait until the crops come in; wants him to visit Florida first and send back a report; then will decide whether to join him; if Florida fails they can fall back on this farm. 4 pp. ALS. Including AN, letter is "in relation to Florida matters." 1...

Scope and Contents Scope and ContentsGovernor Walker wishes to see him; Joseph H. Whitner says his land in Orange County is worth $50 per acre; Whitner said Tyler could be elected as the Deomcratic party's nominee for Orange Co. for state legislature; plans to cut a canal between Lakes Munro and Conway, which will increase his property's value. 3 pp. Cy of ALS. Including ANS, by Jno. H. Loper, "above is a correct copy of my letter." Also including ANS, by John Tyler, Jr., Tallahassee, Florida, 20...

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At home Tuesday evening, June 6th, 1871, honoring Alberta N. Williams and T.C. Rush. 3 items. PC.

Scope and Contents Scope and ContentsSettles accounts from his lectures to the Franklin Society of Mobile; encloses Dr. Hamilton's bill; good luck with the rest of his lecture tour; it will do them both good to give up [liquor?]. 4 pp. ALS. Including an autographed bill, from F.[?] M. Hamilton, M. D., to O. S. Beers, May 1871, for attendance on and presciptions for John Tyler, Jr., $25. 1 p. Also including an autographed receipt, from F.[?]M. Hamilton, M. D., to O. S. Beers, 15 July 1871, payment...

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Proceedings of his Franklin Society Lectures used to settle his hotel bill; Dr. Hamilton needs his money and he needs the money he paid on his account. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, summarizing contents of letter.

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Is still awaiting settlement of his affairs with Judge Fields; has no money to send him, although still plans to carry out the project [purchasing land in Florida?]. 2 pp. ALS.

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Returned from California and found his letters; glad he is following his advice; Southerners should trsut President Grant to be their friend; will try to carry out his request [to find him a political office in Florida?]; should consult the local leading men about possibilities; if the south carries on in the spirit of the Sentinel article, she will win Congress' friendship. 4 pp. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of letter.

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Is connected with no paritcular paper, but writes articles upon request; is particularly interested in public education in Virginia and is superintendent for Fauquier County; will be happy to print his letter; everyone wondering with what party he should affiliate. 3 pp. ALS.

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Is wondering what induced him to endorse President Grant for another term; in 1864 J. C. B. DeBow called Tyler "the political prophet of the age;" what would he tell his father about his stance? 3 pp. ALS.