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General [Edward S.] Sanford will return by the end of the month; the Union and the Republican say he has withdrawn [from the Senate race]. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.

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Hopes the [Republican] party will lay aside partisan concerns and nominate him for the Senate; if the assessor districts are consolidated, hopes he will retain him at least until he can find another position. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing letter. 1 p.

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As to Tyler's chances for the Senate and possible supporters; let him know who supports his appointment to the Florida Supreme Court. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing letter. 1 p.

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Believes the Republicans had promised the Senate seat to Gov. [Harrison] Reed; considers Tyler a good prospect; is not seeking the place for himself, but wouldn't refuse it if offered; believes [William Archer] Cocke the proper man for [the Florida Supreme Court]. 4 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.

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Has been trying to help him, but with no success; Bromwell and Pickett involved in sale of Confederate records. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.

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Don't let people think Hart is going to appoint Mr. Pa[?] to the Supreme Court. 2 pp. ALS.

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Judge [E.M.] Randall says Judge Hart is considering only him [WAC] so far, for appointment to the Supreme Court; Tyler, Randall, Walton, and he can help each other politically. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing letter,

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Is coming to Tallahassee for the sitting of the Supreme Court; is preparing a lecture to deliver in Jacksonville; is working on Walker to get him to support Tyler. 2 pp. ALS.

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About renting rooms for Tyler in Jacksonville. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.

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Is confident he will receive a judgeship, but maybe not on the Supreme Court. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.

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The rumor is that Hart will nominate Franklin Frazer as his successor on the Supreme Court; Hart considering Foster for treasurer - he is honest and will not cause a scandal; no one has more influence with Hart than he. 4 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.

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About political appointment and former Gov. Walker's support for Tyler. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.

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,...