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Informs Tyler that the papers have not come to hand; will do as he asked as soon as they come. 1 p. C.

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Discusses the necessity of breaking up the "solidarity of the South" in order to assure a Republican victory in 1884; states that "South-Carolina, Mississippi, Louisiana and Florida are rightfully Republican states;" discusses ways to develop Republican support in Virginia by a "dovetailed union between the Republican Readjustors and the Liberal Conservative Readjustors;" suggests ties with Mahone. 4 pp. ACyS of ALS.

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Thanks Tyler for sending him the Article "Young Ireland;" announces travel arrangements for Tyler when he comes to deliver his lectures; fears the effect of the bad weather on the turnout. 2 pp. ALS. Including Nwscl announcing Tyler's lectures. 1 p.

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Informs Tyler that his lectures have to be postponed to January 13 and 14. 1 p. Telegram.

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Thanks Tyler for the information and suggestions in his letter. 1 p. ALS.

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Fears that the "railroad kings" will "control Genl. Garfield's Administration;" expresses his attraction to Mr. Blaine, but fears the consequences if he is appointed to Garfield's cabinet; discusses his views on the Bourbons, the debt question, and Mahone. 14 pp. ALS.

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Believes Tyler should speak to Sherman "in reference to recent movements in Richmond...the removal of Dr. Mills, etc."; discusses the policy of Mr. Bantwell in relation to Southerners holding federal office; discusses the general situation of Southern Republicans; believes that the Republicans will have no chance of victory in 1884 unless Garfield's administration does something about breaking up the "Solid South;" 12 pp. ALS.

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Encloses a letter from Judge Hughes of the U.S. District Court of Virginia for Garfield's consideration; recommends Hughes and Colonel Ewell as Cabinet Counsellors; suggests policy to be acted upon in reference to the South. 1 p. ACyS of ALS.

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Agrees now with Tyler that "it would not do" to have Wickham appointed to the Cabinet, as he had stated in his letter of the 15th. 1 p. ALS.

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Asks Garfield to read the enclosed letter from Judge Hughes; states that the views of John F. Lewis, Chairman of the State Central Committee, are in accord with those of Judge Hughes and Tyler's; discusses the necessity of breaking up the "Solid South" believes the only chance to achieve this lies with Mahone; describes Dezendorf and Jorgenson as carpet-baggers. 3 pp. ACyS of ALS.

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States that he is "unalterably opposed to calling a convention, and mean to fight it to the bitter end;" permits Tyler to show this letter to whomever he pleases as he is "being misrepresented all over the state;" informs Tyler that he is confined to his house due to illness. 1 p. ALS.

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Believes Tyler to have been writing under the mistaken idea that Lewis had granted the Committee Secretary the power to call a convention; opposes the Republican party making any nominations for state offices. 2 pp. ALS.

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Encloses two letters from John F. Lewis; includes an explanation of the letters, detailing the plans of the Bourbons in Virginia and the plans to control the Negroes in Virginia. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS. Including Nwscl. 1 p.

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Asks Hayes to look over enclosed letters to Tyler from Hughes and Lewis in regards to future interests of the Republican Party and especially the political situation in Virginia. 1 p. ALS.

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States that he is "not sufficiently advised about Virginia politics to express any opinion as to the policy of cooperation between the Republicans and Readjusters on the question of equal rights;" informs Tyler that he will be pleased to talk with Mahone at any time. 2 pp. LS.

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Requests information as to the urgency of his orders to report to Florida for assignment as his family affairs are disarranged and needs time. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.

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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.

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Asks to secure Tyler's influence in obtaining an appointment in the Pension office in Washington; lists his credentials. 2 pp. ALS.

Scope and Contents Discusses the influence of individualism, isolation, plantation life and slavery on the political views of the Virginia whites; notes that improved transportation is introducing "gradually more intelligence, culture and enlightenment" in the area; discusses the "Readjustor" coalition that has removed the carpetbagger and Bourbon control over the Negroes; warns of the "marriage" between carpetbaggers and the Bourbons and their malign influence; makes note of General Mahone's actions so that a...

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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."

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Advises Tyler as to room accommodations in the area, 2 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,...