Knows his [JT] brothers Tazewell and Robert and would like to make his acquaintance. 2 pp. ACS.

1 p. AN. Including AN, listing names and amounts of money. 1 p.

Discusses the straightened circumstances of Mrs. Tyler [Julia Gardiner Tyler?] and the progress of the [law] suits; Robert Jones still out of employment, but Semple is trying to help him find a job except merchants. "are reducing their clerical forces;" hopes Gov. Hart gives him [JT] a judgeship. 4 pp. ALS.

Informs him of his brother Tazewell's death, describing its cause. 4 pp. ALS.

Informs him he has gone totally blind and asks for assistance; complains of lack of sympathy from his family. 2 pp. L.

Sends condolences on "Brother Taz[ewell]'s" death; comments he feels "Brother Taz[well]" threw his life away by his settlement in New Kent. 4 pp. ALS.

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License to preach for the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. 1 p. ADS. Including ANS, from Gam'l Woodbery P.E., 1st Quarterly conference, n.p., to John Tyler, Jr. n.p., 8 Feb. 1875, renewing said license.

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Found that Mr. Lee and Judge Mondole are favorably disposed toward him for the Western Judgeship. 1 p. ALS. Including Cy of ALS from John Tyler, Jr., Tallahassee, Florida, to Thomas Ward Osborn, Jacksonville, Florida, 27 February 1874, thanking him for his support and hopes it will also be good for the Republican party.

Has talked to Governor Hart [about the Western Judgeship] but he seems disposed to give the position to the other man, who is supported by the Western legislatures; that man seems not to have been an attorney in a state court, but Randall explains how this can be gotten around; comments on Hart's unwillingness to heed advice. 3 pp. ALS.

Sends him several poems, one by [John Daly] Burke [sic] written for one of his [JT] father's sisters; also translations of several Persian inscriptions. 3 pp. AMsS.

Just learned of Blouets[?] appointment [to the Western Judgeship]; Governor Hart selected the worst man; he [JT] would have been loyal to our party. 1 p. ALS.

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Comments on the appointment of the Att[orney] General to the Western Circuit; neither Governor Hart nor Governor Stearns had the courage to take an elevated stand, or were raised in statesmanship. 2 pp. ALS.

The news of Tyler's being licensed to preach has made all the papers; he is not able to send the money he [JT] needs as the Legislature may abolish the Police Steamers; believes the suits against his father's estate have ended [gives details of vertain estates including "The Villa" and "Sherwood Forest," also details of Mrs. Tyler's (Julia Gardiner Tyler) debts]. 4 pp. ALS.

Withdraws his name from consideration for the First Judicial Circuit. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.

Recent municipal elections in Jacksonville signal failure of the "Conover-Purman-Walls-Dyke and Pearce game to negroize this state;" Congressman Parnam will probably not be re-elected; recommends against the appoint of "young Bernard" to West Point, instead recommends Jefferson B. Browne. 6 pp. ALS.

Notes she has received the picture of her [dear sister's] father [John Tyler?] which was painted by Bessie [Dennison?]; cannot pay for it now due to bad financial problems; describes health and situation of her children James and Martha. 4 pp. ALS.

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Requests him to ask Bro[ther] Tyler John Tyler, Jr. to preach at Pisgah and Concord. 1 p. ALS.

A poem for her birthday. 1 p. AMsS.

Regards financial "plunder" of [Congressman] Purman, who he feels will not be re-elected; recommending Jefferson B. Browne for West Point. 1 p. ALS.

Requests to be appointed to the Supreme Bench of the State to fill the vacancy left by Judge Frassier's resignation. 1 p. ACyS of ALS.

Informs him he demands to be appointed to the Supreme Bench of the State; lists his previous Court experience. 3 pp. ACyS of ALS.

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Requests them to publish an editorial letter answering charges against him and his brothers and sisters made in an article "President Tyler's Time." 1 p. ACyS of ALS. Including ANS by John Tyler, Jr. summarizing letter.

Has called [Governor] Stearns' attention to his [Tyler's] desire [to be appointed to the Supreme Bench of the State]. 1 p. ALS.

Concerns Tyler's desire to be appointed to the Supreme Bench of the State; doesn't think he [EMR] could be of any help; notes those being considered for the position. 3 pp. ALS.

Likes Tyler and Dyke's "New South" idea, and if he can he will have Adams make an agreement with them [to publish it?]. 3 pp. ALS.