Box 15
Contains 13 Results:
S. P. Bayly, Alexandria, Virginia, to General John Tyler, Jr., n.p., 1880 January 11
Mentions seeing Tingle who told him that Tyler's check was sent to Yorktown; hopes to have Cave assigned to duty in the area; wants a better-paying position; hopes to hear from Tyler soon. 1 p. ALS.
D. A. Weisiger, Richmond, Virginia, to General John Tyler, Yorktown, Va., 1880 January 15
Asks to secure Tyler's influence in obtaining an appointment in the Pension office in Washington; lists his credentials. 2 pp. ALS.
John Tyler, Jr., Southampton County, Virginia, to William Windom, United States Senate, Washington City, D.C., 1880 January 20
John Tyler, Jr., Richmond, Virginia, to William Windom, United States Senate, Washington City, D.C., 1880 February 2
Encloses a long letter as to the political situation in Virginia; explains that he did not send it earlier because he thought it too long and boring but that there was an editorial in the Richmond "Intelligencer" that was pertinent to his views and so decided to send both. 1 p. ACyS of ALS. Including lwscl - "Mahone's Plan for Carrying the State in the Presidential Election."
T. W. Osborne, Washington, D.C., to General Jno. Tyler, [Jr., Richmond, Virginia], 1880 February 5
Finds the matters in Florida "on the whole in good shape;" notes the fine turnout there for Grant on his visit there; asks for Tyler's views on the Pa. con[vention?]; believes the contest to be settled in Grant's favor; discusses Conover's position in Florida; asks of the Mahone party. 2 pp. ALS.
T. W. Osborn, Washington, D.C., to General Jno. Tyler, Jr., Richmond, Virginia, 1880 February 13
Believes Grant's strength to be growing; states that "the Sherman agency is too open throughout the whole country for me to like it;" discusses Mahone's bid for the fall campaign and its effect upon the Democrats and Republicans; advises Tyler "to keep in the political confidence of Mahone;" notes that he received information which stated that "there is but ltitle doubt but Grant will be nominated." 4 pp. ALS.
C. Bagnaus, Washington, D.C., to Gen[eral] John Tyler, Jr., n.p., 1880 March 3
Acknowledges Tyler's letter; is glad to hear that Tyler and Miss Mattie are coming to Washington; informs Tyler of the rooms available. 1 p. ALS.
T. W. Osborn, Washington, D.C., to General Jno. Tyler, [Richmond, Virginia.], 1880 March 3
Advises Tyler as to room accommodations in the area, 2 pp. ALS.
Certificate appointing General John Tyler, Williamsburg, Va., as canvasser [poll-watcher?] for the Re-Adjuster Organization, from W. C. Elam, Secretary., 1880 September 6
Document from a meeting of the Republican party of the city of Williamsburg, [Va.], containing the "preamble and resolutions" "unanimously adopted by the 'Executive Committee'"; deals with the issue of the movement of colored people away from the party; signed by H.S. Marton, John Hillman, Henry Debriss and Henry Billups, "Executive Committee of the Republican party of the City of Williamsburg.", 1880 September 6
Document certifying the unanimous election at a mass meeting of the Republican party of Williamsburg, Va., of General John Tyler as a delegate to the Republican Congressional Convention in Hampton on the 8th of September; certifies the election of H.S. Morton as Alternate; signed by E.H. Lively, chairman, and the Executive Committee of the Republican party for the City of Williamsburg., 1880 September 6
E. H. Lively, William[s]b[u]rg, Va., to General John Tyler.
Advises Tyler on his trip to the Republican convention; discusses the role of Tucker the lighthouse keeper. 11 pp. ALS. Including Nwscl dated as 25 August 1880 from West Point, Va., concerning John Tyler's declaration of allegiance to Hancock.