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,...

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,...

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,...

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,...

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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1 p. DS. Including ADS, certifying the above mentioned sale of land; signed by J. H. Dobie, Clerk, Sussex County, Virginia. 1 p.

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Describes the role played by the Independent Republicans, the Prohibitionists, and the Greenback and Labor elements in the election of Cleveland; discusses the Blaine and Butler issue; notes that the National View carrie darticles on the above topics; states that he does not ask or seek any recognition. 4 pp. ACyS of ALS.

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Thanks Sherman for the invitiation he sent for the ceremonies of the dedication of the Washington Monument; complains that a certain lady was not extended an invitation. 3 pp. ACyS of ALS.

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Describes how he was present at the session of Congress where a bill was passed granting the president authority to nominate candidates for General in the Army; congratulates Grant on his nomination by President Arthur and subsequent approval by Congress. 3 pp. ACyS of ALS.

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Asks Lamar to take notice of the "approach of a National Crisis" in which the "Nation will drain a cup of agony;" encloses a pamphlet on this approaching crisis - overproduction with fat capitalists while the masses starve and are unemployed. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS. Including PLs, "The Reign of Ruin!", "three letters by Jesse Harper." 4 pp.

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Asks if it would be possible for Tyler, his daughter Mattie, his sister Letitia, and Mrs. Lucy Semple Ames and daughter to pay their respects to President Cleveland and his sisters. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS. Including ACyS of ALS, congratulating Cleveland on his actions as President. 1 p.

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Asks Garland to read an accomplanying letter which Tyler believes would be of interest to Garland; relates his past employments and events in his life; stresses that he never looks for official favor or seeks an appointment. 3 pp. ACyS of ALS.

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Asks Garland to consider William Shands [Tyler's grandson] for the position of Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia; describes at length Shands' character and merits. 4 pp. ACyS of ALS.

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Acknowledges receipt of Tyler's letter and papers; states that he will write to Mr. Manning and send the letter to be endorsed by Morgan and Senators Pugh and Jonas and then send it to Tyler; promises to go in person with Tyler to see his "reasonable expectations fulfilled;" states that he is still in pain as he had to get his arm reset. 2 pp. Cy of ALS.

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States that he had a talk with Mr. Crandall in regards to Tyler's application; believes it to be in Tyler's interest if he would seek to retain his present position in the Treasury department; gives family news; mentions receiving a letter from Tyler's sister. 2 pp. Cy of ALS.

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Believes that he should be commissioned as minister to Italy in view of his past relations with Catholics.

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Mentions that there is a manuscript written by John Tyler, Jr. giving an account of the battle of Corinth which the Century Company might be interested in; urges them to get in contact with Tyler. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS. Including ALS, from Price to John Tyler, Jr., informing Tyler that he mailed the above letter to the Century Company; asks if there is anything more he can do. 2 pp.

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Encloses letters from Allan Campbell and Henry C. Semple; discusses the inadequate compensation for his job; lists his past achievements; believes that he should either get a raise of a promotion. 4 pp. ACyS of ALS. Including Nwscls from the National View, one on Tyler's character, the other on the Sons of Jonadab. 2 pp.

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Asks Tyler to send his manuscript on the battle of Corinth for examination in reference to the Century War Series. 1 p. ALS.

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Agrees to their request and informs them that he sent his manuscript on teh Battle of Corinth by express; gives a list of his activities as secretary to his father and other biographical information. 5 pp. ACyS of ALS.

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Asks Garland to reread a letter Tyler had sent earlier as to suggesting Tyler's grandson, William Shands, to be appointed U.S. district attorney of East Virginia; lists all the appointments that he has declined in the past; discusses the future of Virginia; advocates his grandson's nomination as district attorney. 3 pp. ACyS of ALS.

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Encloses newspaper articles for Manning's information concerning Tyler's past involvement with the Treasury Department. 1 p. ACyS of ALS.

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Encloses newspaper articles for Manning's information concerning Tyler's past involvement with the Treasury Department. 1 p. ACyS of ALS.

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Asks Miss Tyler to pay Ellen the room rent for which she will send a receipt; feels that the sea air is doing her good. 2 pp. ALS. Including DS, a receipt for the above rent, $30, dated 15 July 1885.

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Thanks Tyler for his attempts to secure employment for her; hopes that she will one day be able to meet John Tyler. 2 pp. ALS.