Box 5
Contains 72 Results:
Arthur Bingham, Ed[itor] and Pro[prietor of the] Alabama State Journal, Montgomery, Alabama, to Gen. John Tyler, Jr., Tallahassee, Florida, 1872 July 19
Will write him more fully on the matter [of offering Tyler a position as editor] after the Alabama State Republican convention. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter; Tyler replied that he will become an assessor and so declined the offer. 1 p.
Harrison Reed, Jacksonville, Florida, to "Dear General" [John Tyler, Jr., Tallahassee, Florida], 1872 July 21
About behind-the-scenes political maneuvers on the part of Osborn, Adams, Randall, and others at the Florida State Republican convention. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.
"C.", Jacksonville, Florida, to General John Tyler, Jr., Tallahassee, Florida, 1872 July 21
Has raised money for campaign if nominated. 1 p. A Telegram.
James M. Ray, Washington, D.C., to John Tyler, Jr., Tallahassee, Florida, 1872 July 23
Tyler has been appointed as assessor of Florida by the President [Grant]. 1 p. Telegram. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of telegram. 1 p.
Sid T. Bates, Washington, D.C., to John Tyler, Jr., Tallahassee, Florida, 1872 July 23
Bowes is too mean for words; the blacks tried to burn the office because of him; no one likes him; Ramsden is just as meant but has not yet shown it; if he decides to start a paper, he [STB] will run for it for him - people like him. 3 pp. ALS.
Harrison Reed, Jacksonville, Florida, to "Dear General" [John Tyler, Jr., Tallahasssee, Fla.], 1872 July 24
Congratulates him on his appointment; urges him not to make any promises until he has seen him. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter.
Jas. M. Ray, Was[ingto]n City, D.C., to John Tyler, Jr., [Tallahassee, Florida], 1872 July 31
Encloses the new regulations on distilled spirits; Mr. Purman has been notified about his appointment; terrorisim will used to prevent fair voting. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter; Sydney T. Bates formerly worked at the Sentinel office. 1 p.
Sid[ney] T. Bates, Washington, D.C., to "My Dear General" [John Tyler, Jr., Tallahassee, Florida], 1872 July 31
Gives advice on starting a newspaper; will easily be profitable if he gets state work; Mr. Walton should get rid of "that barbarian," [Mr. Bowes]. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter; Sydney T. Bates formerly worked at the Sentinel office. 1 p.
James M. R[ay], Washington, D.C., to John Tyler, Jr., [Tallahassee, Florida], 1872 August 1
Glad he received his appointment; hopes that Greeley and the rin will be defeated; is leaving for Saratoga Springs, New York. 1 p. ALS.
Jas. M. Ray, Office of Internal Revenue, Washington, D.C., to [John Tyler, Jr., Tallahassee, Florida], 1872 August 1
The regulations sent to him and the papers in the office should be sufficient to explain his job; if not, he can write for advice; he'll soon learn his job. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.
Winfield S. Tyler, Alexandria, Virginia, to General Jno. Tyler, [Jr., Tallahassee, Florida], 1872 August 6
Requests his help in finding a job; his father is very old and unable to support his family; there are no employment opportunities around here. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter; told him he was unable to help him. 1 p.
W. Ramsden, New York City, New York, to Gen. John Tyler, [Jr., Tallahassee, Florida], 1872 August 8
Does Tyler still plan to start a paper? If not, her will take a job in Tampa, Fla.; What is his opinion of the recent nominations in Florida? 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter; Ramsden worked in Sentinel office. 1 p.
J.C. Greeley, Asst. Assessor's Office, Jacksonville, Florida, to Gen. Jno. Tyler, Jr., Tallahassee, Fla, 1872 August 10
Is it true Gov. Reed is going to cooperate in promoting the state ticket?; if true, the Republicans will carry the state. 1p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.
Harrison Reed. Jacksonville, Florida, to "dear General" [John Tyler, Jr., Tallahassee, Florida], 1872 August 10
Requests him to come to the convention; believes the "ring," ticket will be defeated; people think he [HR] supports Greeley. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.
S.B. Conover, Tallahassee, Florida, to General John Tyler, Jr., [Jacksonville, Florida], 1872 August 12
Will try to get to Jacksonville if not too ill; will cooperate with his work, but does want a place on the ticket; thinks the liberal Republicans should nominate a ticket, whether the Democrats endorse it or not. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter; replied that he has nothing to offer.
David S. Walker, near Monticello, Florida, to General John Tyler, Jr., Tallahassee, Florida, 1872 August 16
Has had revenue experience, and would appreciate a job; for reference contact Mr. H. Williams, Major Sherman Conant, Capt. J.W. Johnson, and Mr. Walter Gwynn. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter; replied that he has nothing to offer.
W.H. LeCain, Ocala, Marion Col, Florida, to General John Tyler, Jr., [Tallahassee, Florida], 1872 August 18
Everyone here happy that the Republican factions have reunited; please have Gov. Reed reappoint Henry Roundtree as a judge of Hernando Co,; he is a good party man; Gov. Reed must do something about the Harris clique [including Grreley, Bloxam, Long, and Mathews] which opposed the national and state tickets; the governor needs to reward his friends with offices. 4 pp. ALS.
W.H. LeCain, Ocala, Florida, to General John Tyler, Jr., [Tallahassee, Florida], 1872 August 20
J. O. Mathews, sheriff of [Marion] County, has gone to Tallahassee to influence him against him [WHL]; Mathews is a Greeley man and opposes the state and national tickets; urges him not to listen to Mathews. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letters of 18 and 20 Sept. [i.e. Aug.] 1872; Gov. Reed is to read them and return them.
EdWard M. Cheney, Chairman, Republican State Executive Committee of Florida, ReQua's Block, Jacksonville, Florida, to John Tyler, Jr., Assessor, [Tallahassee, Florida], 1872 August 22
Requests Tyler to donate $50 to the Republican Party for campaign purposes. 1 p. PL. Signed by J. D. Enos, Asst. Secretary.
Harrison Reed, Jacksonville, Florida, to "Dear General" [John Tyler, Jr., Tallahassee, Florida], 1872 August 22
About political maneuvers and compromises withing the Republican party. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], letter is about "contemplated movements." 1 p.
Chas. Cowlam, [Jakcsonville, Fla.], to General John Tyler, Jr., Tallahassee, Florida], 1872 August 22
People want to see a better choice than that offered by the Democratic state ticket and the [Republican] ring; political maneuvering in Florida. 2 pp. ALS.
Harrison Reed, Jacksonville, Florida, to "Dr. Sir," [John Tyler. Jr., Tallahassee, Florida], 1872 August 23
Movement afoot to nominate a third ticket; has been offered $25,000 to resign, but won't do it; if he came, he might be nominated to an office. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], letter about "political game going on." 1 p.
Cha[rle]s Cowlam, Jacksonville, Florida, to General John Tyler, Jr., [Tallahassee, Florida], 1872 August 23
Wants to be nominated for Congress and nothing else; Call talked to him about political matters; he [CC] is acceptable to the Liberal Republicans. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], this letter and that of 26 Aug. [18]72 are about "political games and movements." 1 p.
W.H. LeCain, Ocala, Florida, to General John Tyler, [Jr., Tallahassee, Florida], 1872 August 24
Wants a commission as justice of the peace so he can help young colored men register to vote, because their votes are needed. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter; replied that he would nto recommend his appointment because he wanted to register people improperly. 1 p.
Cha[rle]s Cowlam, Jacksonville, Florida, to General John Tyler, Jr., [Tallahassee, Florida?], 1872 August 26
Scope and Contents
The house of which he spoke is not favorably located; political maneuvering. 2 pp. ALS. Including an AL, [Chas. Cowlam, Jacksonville, Fla.?, to John Tyler, Jr., Tallahassee, Florida?], n.d. The election commissions must be composed so as to prevent the inspectors sent by the "Ring" from having any influence. 2 pp.