Box 18
Contains 14 Results:
Folder 3, 1887
Lyon G. Tyler, Richmond, Virginia, to General John Tyler, Jr., Washington, D.C., 1887 February 7
Mentions the enquiry made by Prof. W. G. Sumner of Yale College, concerning the "Bank question;" discusses his plan to publish a pamphlet on father's administration; asks John to check on some dates concerning the Whig caucus of August 1841; announces the birth of a son, whom he has named John Tyler. 3 pp. ALS.
John Tyler, Jr., Washington City, D.C., to Lyon [Tyler], Richmond, Virginia, 1887 February 9
Congratulates Lyon on the birth of his son, John Tyler; describes his proud lineage; discusses the whig slander of President Tyler that Lyon had asked about. 3 pp. ACyS of ALS.
Invitation to John Tyler to attend a "ball complimentary to the Class of 87" at Chapel Hill, North Carolina; signed by Carrie T. Winston., [1887 May 9]
Invitation, requesting the presence of John Tyler and family at the marriage of Louise B. Mitchell to George A. W. Payne on 9 June 1887, Lynchburg, Va., [1887 June 6]
List of clothing and linen items; "Miss Tyler" appears at top., 1887 July 17
Invitation from Mr. and Mrs. William D. Cabell to the Tylers to attend the closing exercises of Norwood Institute on 10 June in Washington., [1887]
Invitation from Mrs. Antoinette Kindred Sebrell to attend the marriage of her daughter, Grace Kindred, to Dr. James Darden Rives, on August 4, Virginia Beach, Va., [ca. 1887?]
Sallee Q. Kennedy, Washington, D.C., to Mr. Tyler, Washington, D.C., 1887 August 8
Mentions that she would like to hear from Tyler as she is going to the Richards tomorrow morning for the rents. 1 p. ALS.
James Brennan, Washington, D.C., to Mr. James R. Tyler, Washington, D.C., [18]87 August 10
Notes that he was able to grant Tyler a leave of absence of only 1 day and that if he does not return by this afternoon he will be forced to report Tyler to the Chief-Clerk as away without leave. 2 pp. ALS.
John Tyler, Jr., Washington, D.C., to the President, Washington, D.C., 1887 September 17
Suggests the appointment of Allan Campbell or of himself to the position of Secretary of State; gives reasons why he would be a good choice. 4 pp. Df of ALS. Including DF of a letter concerning his pay from his job. 5 pp.
John Critcher, Washington, D.C., to General John Tyler, Jr., Washington, D.C., 1887 October 21
Asks whether it can be arranged so that he may work in Tyler's place while Tyler is sick so that Tyler may receive his pay. 1 p. ALS.
Draft of a letter, signed by John Tyler; states that it would be a "pleasure to serve you" but that he has "little or no influence with the powers that be.", [1887?]
1 p. Df of L. Including Df, on back, concerning President Cleveland's appointments. 1 p.