Box 19
Contains 89 Results:
Wants 2 or 3 envelopes with stamps; mentions another matter he would like attended to., [ca. 1890]
In Tyler's hand. 1 p. AN.
Asks for some occasion for cake to be made and to invite Mr. and Mrs. Patterson; written in Tyler's hand., [1890s]
Misc. incompletes., undated
[?], n.p., to "My dear Willie," n.p., undated
Gives an account of his expenses from May through August; does not think "eight dollars a month for hear, for food 'extravagant'"; asks for more emoney on which to live. 2 pp. L.
[?], n.p., to "My dear Sister", n.p., July 31[?]
Mentions visitors; describes the party at Jessie's and Tyler's barbekue [sic]; believed everyone had a wonderful time there; gives news of family and friends. 3 pp. L.
[?], to Mrs. Woodward, n.p., undated
Thanks Mrs. Woodward for taking the time to write such a long letter. 1 p. Incomplete. Including AN, on back above, genealogical data on William Randolph. 1 p.
"Cousin L.," n.p., to Mattie, n.p., November 10[?]
Mentions her failing eyesight; gives news of family and friends. 3 pp. ALS.
Mrs. Theo[dore] Wasserbach, Washington, D.C., to Mr. Tyler, n.p., May 19 [?]
Regrets Tyler's decision as she wanted him to take the house; states that they would set the rent at $40.00 per month; describes a young man who would be living there also. 2 pp. ALS.
[?], to Miss Jessie, n.p., undated
Explains the delay in writing back; asks her to keep a "short eye" on papa as he was left in her care; asks to be informed if he is flirting with any girls as such behavior is not to be tolerated; gives family news. 2 pp. Incomplete.
John Dowling, Washington City, D.C., to "Brother" Thomas Dowling, Esq., Terre Haute, Indiana., May 28[?]
Introduces John Tyler, Jr. as the bearer of this letter. 1 p. ALS.
Notice of an arbitration meeting to be held at Dr. Howard's, Tuesday evening; urges Col. Tyler to be there; written on the calling card of Geo. H. Baldwin and Co., Antiquarian Book Story., undated
Note mentioning three typewritten copies made at the request of Miss Murphy., undated
"John Tyler's Daughter" [Mattie], n.p., to Mr. Devine, n.p., undated
Sends an "old English Oak chair" which she hopes Devine will accept in memory of her father; hopes to hear from them soon. 1 p. AL.
L. E. T., n.p., to "uncle John," n.p., undated
Encloses a little card to convey "my affection and happy Xmas greetings to you and Mattie." 1 p. ALS.
[?], to Dr. Gillet F., n.p., undated
Describes Watson as an old line Whig prior to the war; outlines his political career and the extent of President Lincoln's confidence in him. 1 p. Incomplete.
Excerpt from "the State of Illinois vs. John Doe", undated
1 p. Incomplete.
"Notes for the President to glance over" by John Tyler, Jr.; discusses the gubernatorial nomination and the political situation in Florida., undated
Box 19
Folder 1, 1890
Folder 2, 1891-1892
Folder 3, 1893-1894
Folder 4, 1895-1899
Folder 5, undated
John Tyler, Jr., Georgetown, D.C., to John J. Weed, Esq., Washington City, D.C., 1890 February 22
Asks Weed to "jump in the street-car and come over" if he has time this morning; mentions the Congress appropriation of a million for the "white crop university." 1 p. Df of ALS.
John Tyler, Jr., West Washington, D.C., to "Will," n.p., 1890 March 5
Describes his poor physical condition and dependency on his daughter; mentions his involvement with the Order of Jonadab, "the most exacting and rigid of all the Temperance Societies." 2 pp. ALS.