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Believes that a united South might be able to win over a few Northern states nd secure a Democratic victory in 1880; warns of the danger of civil war in connection with the 1880 election and of the selfish ambitions of politicians; notes that the "only care" of the Chief Magistrate, however, "is to offer suggestions as to how to avoid the upcoming danger. 5 pp. [Cy?] of AL, incomplete.

Scope and Contents Discusses the corruption associated with Senator Kellogg; describes Kellogg's scandal at the 'Packard House' where "the Republican commissioners secured fresh return blanks from the State Registrar's office and by a concerted fraud, returned the three defeated Republican candidates elected;" describes the ring of Kellogg's co-conspirators, including Louis Sauer [Appraiser of Customs for involvement of Packard; relates the suspicious history of Kellogg's career and believes that the...

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Hopes that the "administration will be able to appreciate justly your [JT] high merits and qualifications;" hopes that Tyler will be able to secure an official position; regrets that there is no vacancy in his office; states that he is "not at all mingling in the political strife here" and will be content with "any one of the distinguished Republican Statesmen now spoken of for the Presidency;" discusses the upcoming election of 1880. 5 pp. ALS.

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Thanks Tyler for writing on his behalf to Gov. Foote; assures Tyler that he [Jewett] and Pitkin will control the Republican convention of Oct. 20; states that the "party looks to us for leadership in a bitter war upon Kellogg;' denounces Kellogg; promises to write tomorrow. 5 pp. ALS.

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Asks for a copy of Tyler's sypher key as he lost his own; announces the appointment of Richardson; discusses the upcoming convention and his method of controlling it with Pitkin. 2 pp. ALS. Including post script, discusses the address published by the soldiers association against Kellogg. 1 p.

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Acknowledges receipt of Tyler's letter of the 6th; states that he is "insufficiently equipped with means" to run for the governship as Gov. Foote has advised; promises to take an active part in the convention; wants to "show this imbecile Adm[inistratio]n that its sub-imbeciles here are in no sense representative or even pensioners on our political grace longer." 2 pp. ALS.

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Asks Tyler to get information as to the whereabouts of Special Agent Weeks and try to get him to return as soon as possible; is convinced that control of the convention is assured. 2 pp. ALS.

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Informs Tyler that his letter has just been read by Pitkin and Jewett and that they "fully concur in all your suggestions;" states that the other gentlemen to whom Tyler referred are unkown to him; intends to write an open letter in response to Tyler's. 2 pp. ALS.

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Discusses the events at the convention - "all did not go as well as we hoped for some were seduced by promises from the C. H. [Customs House]"; describes losses sustained by the C. H.; describes the use of alcohol and ballot-box stuffing in the election; asks for Tyler to send his thoughts on the matters presented. 6 pp. ALS.

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Encloses letter which he had promised to send Tyler; asks Tyler to read it and if published, to see to the collection of proof sheets; believes the letter to be "an honest and independant expression of my views and feelings," but doubts whether it will get published in "these times of editorial apathy." 2 pp. ALS.

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Discusses how Beattie was going to select him [Pitkin] as Chairman of the Campaign Com., but had backed down under pressure from "Wharton, Badger, Lewis, Marks and Co." and selected McMillan, whom the C. Housers dislike heartily;" informs Tyler that he had put Sypher on the committee list of 25; fears that Sypher will not be interested "with the C. H. toads squatting on the campaign." 2 pp. ALS.

Scope and Contents Announces that the secretaryship of the Campaign Committee was offered to him and that he would take it if he was paid $100 per week; states that "as this campaign is a preordained failure, I want my compensation in advance this time;" wishes Sherman could be President, but knows it to be impossible; adds that Sherman might have had a delegation had he acted on his suggestions in January 1879; discusses the chances of Louisiana republicans; reveals information [confidential] from W. H....

Scope and Contents Sends a newspaper clipping detailing the Republican platform in the area; discusses prospects for the 1880 election, sectionalism in Congress, and the political situation in general; states that there are Democrats in Congress who realize they must make a change in tactics if they want the party to make a respectable showing in the election of 1880; discusses rumors of a conspiracy of Southern Republicans in Washington to join the Democrats if the election were given a sectional aspect;...

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Asks Tyler to "push Postmaster Edmunds into getting us three or four Northern speakers;" explains the necessity of this; discusses attempts to win over ex-confederates and conservatives; asks Tyler to talk with Sypher about getting their ticket in the newspapers. 1 p. ALS.

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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Encloses photographs and a letter for Mrs. Hayes inspection of relatives of the late Major General George H. Thomas; gives details of the family. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.

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Praises Tyler for "this singular analytical power of your mind" in relation to previous information given on the political situation; asks Tyler for his perspectives on the present situation - the election of 1880 and the relationship between Virginia and the South. 2 pp. ALS.

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Offers some suggestions for corrections of Robers' address [on the state debt?]; promises to try to help pay for the publication. 2 pp. ALS. Including Nwscl, on the State debt [June 19, 1879]. 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,...

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Inquires as to the whereabouts of several endorsements and recommendations of Tylers that he gave to the Senate Judiciary Committee when he was confirmed as Assessor of Internal Revenue for Florida. 11 pp. ALS.

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,...