Box 5
Contains 72 Results:
James M. Ray, Saratoga Springs, New York, to John Tyler, [Jr., Tallahassee, Florida], 1872 August 27
The letters from the A. M. E. Church, from Dr. [Silas[ Reed, and from Governor [Harrison] Reed, and from the secretary all support the dismissal of Purman and his appointment; Mr. Hart is a worthy candidate for governor [of Florida]. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.
James M. Ray, Saratoga [Springs, N.Y.], to John Tyler, Jr., [Tallahassee, Florida], 1872 August 27
The only way to remain strong in their committment to temperature it to turn to God. 1 p. ALS.
J.D. Enos, Asst. Sec[retary], Republican State Executive Committe of Florida, ReQua's Block, Jacksonville, Florida, to John Tyler, Jr., Jacksonville, Florida, 1872 August 28
Invitation to speak at the Grant and Wilson meeting. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizng contents of letter. 1 p.
Harrison Reed, Jacksonville, Florida, to "Dear General" [John Tyler, Jr., Tallahassee, Florida], 1872 September 3
He and B. [i.e. Bloxham] must not do anything yet; waiting to see what Cheney and Conant will do; encloses letters for B[loxham], Gibbs, and W____. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.
Harrison Reed, Jacksonville, Florida, to "Dear Gen[ear]l" [John Tyler, Jr., Tallahassee, Florida], 1872 September 5
The [Executive] Committee [of the Republican Party] is trying to defeat him [HR]; they plan to win by using fraudulent registrations; [James M.] Ray had resigned. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.
W.H. Lecain, Ocala, Florida, to "General" [John Tyler, Jr., Tallahassee, Florida], [18]72 September 6
Asks Tyler to send official stationery, and ask the governor to appoint him as justice of the peace and notary public; he needs to be reimbursed for postage and printing done for his job as assessor; is forming Grant and Wilson clubs; wants to be nominated to legislature. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], wrote him on 11 Sept. that had written him on 3 Sept. 1872.
W.H. LeCain, Ocala, Florida, to "General" [John Tyler, Jr./ Tallahassee, Florida], 1872 September 11
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[Marion] County supports state and national [Republican] tickets; had a peaceful, orderly meeting yesterday with good speeches by Judge Hart and Major Stearns; would be nice if he gave a speech; has been appointed a notary public. 2 pp. ALS. Including ANS, by John Tyler, Jr., wrote him that assistant assessors not permitted to hold other offices.
Harrison Reed, Jacksonville, Florida, to "Dear General" [John Tyler, Jr., Tallahassee, Florida], 1872 September 8
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Political maneuvering between the conservatives and the "ring," Major Bell is trying to secure his [HR] nomination as U.S. Senator; a trip to Washington, D.C. may be necessary - will he need permission to go? 1 p. 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 September 11
About the actions of the Ex[ecutive] Committee [of the Florida Republican Party]; possibility of Tyler moving to Jacksonville. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter.
James M. Ray, Washington City, D.C., to Gen. John Tyler, Jr., [Tallahassee, Florida], [18]72 September 12
Sends replies to his questions about his duties as assessor; his nomination ought to show the colored people that Grant did not support his predecessor [Purman]; Greeley coalition weakening. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by James M. Ray]. 13 Sept. [1872]. He has not resigned; Senator Osborn in town. 1 p. Also including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.
John Tyler, Jr., Tallahassee, Florida, to James M. Ray, Washington City, D.C., 1872 September 13
W.H. LeCain, Ocala, Florida, to John Tyler, Jr., Tallahassee, Florida, 1872 September 16
Appointment as notary public and justice of peace will not interfere with his assessor duties; if elected to the legislature, Gov. [Harrison] Reed will "make it all right with the Department;" will continue to send certificates of entries in his assessment if required to do so. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter.
Robert Tyler, Montgomery, ALS., to John [Tyler, Jr., Tallahassee, Florida], 1872 September 16
His last history article very good; he [RT] may go to New Orleans, 1 p. ALS.
Harrison Reed, Jacksonville, Florida, to "Dear General" [John Tyler, Jr., Tallahassee, Florida], 1872 September 18
Cowlam has left for New York; he, Gibbs, Allison, and he [HR] must go to Washinton, D. C. and Pensacola; send copies of his letters to the committee [Executive Committee of the State Republican Party]. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter.
Jas. Bell, Jacksonville, Florida, to Gen. John Tyler, Jr., Tallahassee, Fla, 1872 September 29
[JT] should not remove Conant - he supports Gov. [Harrison] Reed; he [JB] secured the letter from Walls, thinking it might be useful some time. 1 p. Cy of ALS.