Box 18
Contains 76 Results:
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.
Collection of notes written by Tyler, unsigned and undated, perhaps written to his daughter as he could not speak and was partially paralyzed., [1887]
James W. Howarth, Glen Riddle, Pa., to John Tyler, Washington, D.C., 1888 March 5
Asks if it would be possible to obtain an autograph of President Tyler's for his private collection. 1 p. ALS. Including PM, calling card of James W. Howarth, "Antiquarian." 1 p.
Notice for the "Distribution of Premiums" at the Visitation Academy, Georgetown, D.C, mailed to John Tyler and family., 1888 June 20
L. T. Semple, Richmond, Virginia, to brother John [Tyler, Jr.], Washington, D.C., [1888] September 28
Gives news of family, friends and her travels. 4 pp. ALS.
Invitation from Dr. and Mrs. Geo[rge] H. Jordan to John Tyler, Jr. and daughter, to attend the marriage of their daughter, Lizzie Littleton, to L. Winder Lane, Jr., 1888 November 14
Jno. C. New, Indianapolis, Ind., to John Tyler, Washington, D.C., 1888 December 8
Thanks Tyler for his letter on Virginia affairs; hopes that Tyler's health will improve and that he will be able to see him when he comes to Washington. 1 p. ALS.
Fannie Flournoy, Culpeper, Va., to "Cousin" [John Tyler], Washington, D.C., 1889 March 6
Thanks Tyler for his letter; states that she enjoyed her visit to Washington very much and hopes to see Tyler and cousin Mattie very soon. 3 pp. ALS.
Louis Stow, Baltimore, Md., to John Tyler, Jr., Esq., Washington, D.C., [1889 March 26]
Notice for the stockeholders meeting and election for directors of the Standard Mutual Mining Co. to be held April 1. 1 p. C.
Calling cards of John Dyneley Prince and Miss Morris; notice that Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Morris will be at home April 23, addressed to John Tyler., [ca. 1889?]
Leticia Tyler Semple, n.p., to General John Tyler, Jr., n.p., [18]89 April 29
Wishes health and happiness for Tyler on his 68th birthday. 1 p. ALS. Including lined fabric square with metallic trim, religious symbol on front. Artifact.
Invitation from Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Waggerman for John Tyler to attend the wedding and reception of their daugther, Anna, to Mr. Eugene S. Ives on 5 June 1889., [1889 May 24]
John Tyler, Jr., Washington City, D.C., to Sidney L. Wilson, U.S. Pension Agent, Washington City, D.C., 1889 June 4
Asks to have a voucher for his Mexican War pension due today. 1 p. ALS.
O. L. Pruden, Ass[istan]t Sec[re]t[ar]y, Executive Mansion, Washington, D.C., to John Tyler, Jr., Washington, D.C., 1889 June 12
Asks what Tyler would like to have done with a number of papers written by Tyler to President Grant. 1 p. ALS.
John Tyler, Jr., Washington City, D.C., to Mr. O. L. Pruden, Executive Mansion, Washington City, D.C., 1889 June 13
Asks Pruden to send him the letters of which he speaks; praises President Grant; believes himself to have done more that any other one man in getting the Southern States to vote for Grant. 2 pp. Df of ALS.
Invitation from Rear Admiral and Mrs. Almy for John Tyler and Miss Tyler to attend the marriage of their daughter, Annie Almy to Lt. John T. Haines, U.S. Army, on June 22, 1889., [1889 June 13]
Invitation to John Tyler to attend the "Distribution of Premiums" at the Academy of the Visitation., 1889 June 26
Lula Cox, Frederica, Del., to General John Tyler, Jr., Washington, D.C., 1889 August 13
Describes her travels to the Delaware Bay, Rehoboth Beach and various farms; hopes that Tyler and Miss Mattie are both better. 4 pp. ALS.
L. T. Semple, Drafees' Vally, Pulaski County, Va., to [General John Tyler, Jr., Georgetown, D.C.], [18]89 August 14
Describes the land around her home; discusses Tyler's move to a new house; mentions the visit of cousin Tillie. 4 pp. ALS.
L. T. Semple, "Magne Vista" [Va.], to "Brother John" [Tyler, Jr.], [Georgetown, D.C.], [18]89 August 26
Gives news of her travels and family; discusses what to do about her furniture left with Tyler. 4 pp. ALS.
Lula Cox, Spring Mills, [Del.], to General John Tyler, Jr., Washington, D.C.., 1889 September 9
Describes her travels with "the party;" details her crabbing adventure; hopes that Miss Mattie is enjoying her new home; trusts that the cool Georgetown air will get Tyler out of bed. 3 pp. ALS.
Mattie [Tyler], n.p., to Cousin Letty, n.p., [1889?] November 19
Mentions her mother's illness; describes how busy she has been with everything; discusses their plans for Thanksgiving. 4 pp. ALS.
Mattie [Tyler], "The Charlemagne" Washington, D.C., to Cousin Let[ty], n.p., [1889?] November 28
Mentions cooking Thanksgiving dinner; discusses her spiritual constitution and the nature of God; describes the rising property values in the area. 6 pp. ALS.