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,...

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Assigns Tyler to "the duty of detecting and preventing smuggling or other violations of the customs revenue laws" in the districts under his jurisdiction; stations Tyler at Petersburg; ordered to report any violations by customs officers. 2 pp. ALS.

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Asks Sherman to glance over an enclosed "confidential" letter from Judge Hughes of Virginia; asks to have the letter returned as it is "private and confidential;" announces intention to leave Virginia and to write again to Sherman. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.

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Sends list of names and addresses of Republicans in the area with whom he thinks it would be wise to consult for "proper organization of our party for the fall campaign;" gives views on that subject. 4 pp. ALS. Including N, the above-mentioned list of names and addresses. 1 p.

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Replies to inquiries made by Tingle in his letter of the 5th [of June 1878]; states that he has not sent a report to the Treasury Dept. because there has been nothing significant to report; suggests appointing a Night Inspector at City Point to attempt to cut back smuggling through the Chickahominy River; explains his financial arrangement with H. D. Cooke and Co.; asks for a raise in salary. 4 pp. ACyS of ALS.

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Informs Tyler that it will be necessary for him "to make a report as to the manner in which you were employed" before his account with H. D. Cooke and Co. can be settled. 2 pp. ALS.

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Note accompanying check to be endorsed by Tyler so that account with Messrs. Cooke and Co. may be settled. 1 p. ALS.

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Acknowledges Tyler's participation in the "contest between Dr. Jorgusen and Mr. Allen for the Congressional nomination in the Petersburg District," warns Tyler that such participation is a "violation of the President's order;" advises Tyler to abstain from any interference in the nomination. 2 pp. ALS.

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Defends himself against accusation of violating the presidential Civil Service order in regards to his role in the rivalry between Dr. Jorgensen and Mr. Allan for congressional nomination; states that it is his right to form and express his opinion on such matters and is even his duty to report that "Mr. Allen is infinitely the Superior man;" warns that "the devil will take possession of the Party itself in the District" if Dr. Jorgensen should win. 4 pp. ACyS of ALS.

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States that he had believed [Tyler?] to be dead, or drowned in the Atlantic;" gives news of Jonathan who "is after the fellers [sic] yet with a Sharp a Stick" and began to "throw his darts at the people;" informs Tyler of the death of P.B. Brokaw. 1 p. ALS.

Scope and Contents Warns of the danger of disease spread from incoming ships in the area at City Point; advocates the reestablishment of the position of Health officer for the area and suggests Dr. Shands as a candidate; gives a bad account of the activities of John Matthews, the inspector for City Point [Petersburg], a "Colored Man, rather dark, not firm in health, and only ordinarily endowed intellectually." 7 pp. ALS. Including Cy of PDS, Tyler's account as a Special Agent o the Treasury Department for the...

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Notifies Tyler that he has been appointed "Inspector of Customs at the port of Norfolk, Virginia at a compensation of four dollars per diem:" asks Tyler to "report to the Supervising Special Agent for instructions." 2 pp. ALS.

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Congratulates Tyler on his commission; discusses meetings with Millard and Dr. Phelps; asks for the status of Nelegov [Nelligav?] and Braxton; advised Dr. Phelps to leave his case with Tyler and not to speak with anyone about it; reassures Tyler about the Doctor's confidence in him; asks Tyler to write about what he wants done in Norfolk. 3 pp. ALS.

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Acknowledges receipt of his Commission; thanks Sherman for his regard; asks for a raise and the selection of a residence in the area under his jurisdiction; states that although the commission is not as he had hoped, he is grateful for it. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS. Including DS, oath of office for Inspector of Customs at Norfolk, Virginia 1 p.