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Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","This collection is currently being processed. Please consult a staff member for further information.","John Millington was born May 11, 1779 near London. Licensed as attorney in England, he later turned to engineering. Professor of Royal Institution. In 1829, moved to Mexico as engineer with Anglo-Mexican Mining Association. Moved to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1832. Professor of Chemistry and Natural Philosophy at College of William and Mary, 1836-1848. Took degree of doctor of medicine at Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia. Professor of Chemistry and Natural Science at University of Mississippi. Professor, Memphis (Tennessee) Medical College. Died in 1868.","The material from Acc. 1980.124 was previously part of the John Millington Collection, UA 6.015.","The collection was rehoused into new boxes and folders, and the box and folder list were compiled by Matt Abel and Jenn Quirnback from December 2012-March 2013. As a result, box and folder numbers from the original paper finding aid have been updated.","John Millington Collection (UA 6.015)","Thomas Millington Collection (MS 00306)","The personal library of John Millington is in the Special Collections Research Center, William \u0026 Mary Libraries.","Roll of undeveloped photographs taken in Cuba by L.F.B. Blankenship were transferred to the Manuscripts Photograph Collection, 9 February 2012.","All of the artifacts and copper plates that were originally part of Boxes 7-10, 13-15 were transferred to the Manuscripts Artifact Collection (Mss. 1.03), and are in the processing of being described. Artifacts with descriptions include: Watercolor of Sudbury Church (65M59.01), match box (65M59.A02.2), name plate (65M59.A02.4), ivory seal (65M59.A02.7), porcelain lids (65M59.A02.8a), small cup (65.M59.A02.8b), broken bowl (65M59.A02.8c), clay mortars (65M59.A02.8d), fish painting on glass (65M59.A02.8e), bronze powder (65M59.A02.8f)","Millington's papers concern his experiences as directing engineer of the Anglo-Mexican Mining Association, as professor at the College of William \u0026 Mary (where he lived in the Wythe House), as professor at University of Mississippi, and at Memphis Medical College. Includes diaries covering 1832, 1835, and 1861-1867; letters of his family members; and Blankenship family land records and letters concerning the Spanish-American War.","Several sketches of the life of John Millington, 1779-1868, and genealogical information on the family are to be found here. Papers of John Millington include his commission as an officer in the St. James Loyal Volunteers, London, and certificate for hair powder allowance, 1801; license as attorney under George III, 1802-1804; and his activities as an engineer in constructing a suspension bridge in Buchinghamshire, 1829. The notice of the sale of his effects in London and a passport to Vera Cruz, Mexico, signed by General Santa Ana, 1829, mark the move from England to Mexico, where he was the directing engineer for the Anglo-Mexican Mining Association. Letters of introductions to persons in the United States, 1832, which were taken with him when he left Mexico are included as are printed annoucements of the engineering office which he set up on Philadelphia, 1832. From this period arincluded letters from Michael Faraday of the Royal Institute, London, 1828-1832, and theatre programs from Philadelphia, 1834. Letters and papers from the time that he moved to Williamsburg to become Professor of Chemsistry and Natural Philosophy at the College of William and Mary, 1836-1850, conclude this box. Included is a letter written to Millington by T.R. Dew, President of the College, asking him to buy books for the College Library in Philadelphia Bookshops, 21 September, 1837, and many letters to other Professors of Natural Philosophy (Physics) in the United States, discussing textbooks that were in use at the time.","Typewritten copy.","Scope and Contents In \"William and Mary College Papers\" of the 1939 Survey; folders 16 (1 piece), 50 (2 pieces), 98a (1 piece), 108 (44 pieces), Typewritten copy.","Reprinted 1964 by the King and Queen Press, Williamsburg. TV.","Unsigned.","Unsigned.","Unsigned.","Scope and Contents Enclosure: Sketch of the life of John Millington by Alfred Temple Spanton \"about the year 1908,\" a great grandson of Dr. Millington.","Scope and Contents 1. List of marriages and issues. 3 pages. 2. A second list of marriages, children, and subsequent heirs, 1802-1841. 2 pages. 3. \"Copy of writing on back of Bartolozzi picture\" of Mrs. Ruth Millington, mother of Prof. John Millington. C. 4. List of Hills family, born 1872-1891. 1 page. 5. List of places of residence of John Millington from 1803 to 1863. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Exemption from the payment of duty of Hair Powder Certificates, due to his being a member of the St. James Loyal Volunteers Corps. Signed by Chas. Blackley. Printed Signed.","Sworn before the King George III, signed by R. Forester.","License to practice as an Attorney and Solicitor for one year. Signed by Samuel Hill.","License to practice as an Attorney and Solicitor for one year. Signed by Samuel Hill.","\"Whereof Geoffrey Lord Amherst is Colonel\". Signed by Scott Titchfield (Marquis).","Scope and Contents Endorsement: \"calling my attention to certain parts of his book \u0026amp; to dine with him.\"","Answer to an enquery regarding the diameters of Jupiter's satellites.","(Purchased March, 1968)","Concerning the chain cable cause. (Purchased from Ifam Kyle Hatchen, London, January 9, 1951)","Scope and Contents Regarding the transactions of the Society of Arts, his purchase of \"7 optical models\" and Luminus Conductor.","Scope and Contents Regarding an order from Millington.","Scope and Contents Regarding the subject on which Millington planned to discourse at the Royal Institute. Card.","Endorsement: \"about not calling\".","Scope and Contents Re: a suspension bridge that Millington was appointed to build. (Incomplete).","Scope and Contents An account with John Millington for services rendered in connection with contract and bond for the Mexican Mining Co.","Scope and Contents Endorsement: \"about dining with Hook, going to Mexico, etc.\"","Scope and Contents Endorsement: \"Mr. hook wishing me to dine with him on Thursday next to meet Porter, etc.\"","Scope and Contents Endorsement: \"pressing me to dine with him on morrow.\"","Scope and Contents Endorsement: \"begging to have his American Paddle specific ready by tomorrow.\"","Scope and Contents Endorsement: \"inctroducing Mr. Marshall as Engineer to E. London Water Works.\"","Scope and Contents Endorsement: Dr. Ols. Gregory, saying that \"wo'd undertake the reediting of Cavallo's Treatise of Phil'y for Mr. P. Hoare and Rev. Thos. Racket, the Ex'ors.\"","Scope and Contents Endorsement: \"for part of Phil. Transact's let me \u0026amp; asking if going to Mexico.\"","Millington to Faraday. Re: acceptance of Anglo-Mexican Mining Associates.","Printed Material. Card.","Scope and Contents Endorsment: \"Mr. Tindal pressing for answer to his letters.\"","Scope and Contents An introduction for John Millington and his family to Mr. Phelps of Madeira.","For an auction at No. 5 Doughty St.Endorsement: \"J. Millington Going to Mexico.\" Printed Material.","Issued at Vera Cruz, Mexico. PADS.","Scope and Contents Endorsement: \"passport for the Republic of Mexico.\"","James Chabot to John Millington, Esq. Note about son Tom.","Scope and Contents A printed announcement \"Aviso al comercio\" in Guanajuato. Printed material.","Sarah Gibson to John Millington at Guanajuato. Re: marriage of daughter Emily.","Memorandum signed by John Millington and endorsed: \"List of Articles brought away from [caborce] by self and Morcom.","Scope and Contents Thomas writes of his school, Emily of shopping for her mother.","Scope and Contents Signed.","Scope and Contents Requesting that they visit her and see their grandchild, Emilita.","Endorsement by John Millington.","Introducing John Millington, Director of the Anglo-Mexican Mining Assn. who plans to settle in Philadelphia.","Introducing John Millington, Commissioner of the Anglo-Mexican Mining Assn. who plans to settle in Philadelphia.","Scope and Contents Introducing John Millington. Four letters.","Introducing John Millington.","Introducing Professor Millington. Five letters and covers.","Scope and Contents Introducing Professor Millington.","Includes 2 pieces of equipage from the State of Vera Cruz, Mexico. PADS.","Scope and Contents Intrducing John Millington.","Scope and Contents Re: the situation in Mexico City, then under siege by Santa Ana, and of expected battle between Santa Ana and Bustamente.","Scope and Contents Writes of her desire to leave Mexico, but no one dares to leave the City for fear of murder and robbery in the continuing revolution.","Endorsement \"Dr. Ma[?]trie's Advertisement.\" Newspaper.E. Note: Dr. M'Murtrie has an advertisement in the last column on the second page in which Millington is mentioned as having constructed the dark closets for the exhibition of his illustrations.","Scope and Contents Re: a meeting of the British Association for the Advancement of Science, held at Cambridge, and Millington's request for a strip of Rhodium.","Printed Material.","Printed Material.","Scope and Contents Includes a program by Mr. Power. Endorsement: \"with J. Lett's orders.\"","Scope and Contents Incomplete. Endorsement: \"Autograph of Miss Hughes, a Singer of the London theatres.\"","Appointment of John Millington by Board of Visitors of William and Mary College as Professor of Natural Philosophy and Chemistry.","J. Page, Rector of William and Mary College, to John Millington. Re: election as Professor to William and Mary College.","Printed invitation of students of William and Mary to a ball to be held on February 22.","Scope and Contents Date is recorded as 8 mo. 17, 1836. Re: questions in astronomy.","Scope and Contents License to serve as a Lay Reader in the Episcopal Church in Williamsburg.","Scope and Contents Congratulations on his appointment at the College: he (Faraday) has been at the R.A. for 23 years; a lathe ordered by Millington.","Scope and Contents Endorsement: \"about Saunder's loan--\u0026amp; his going to England.\" Having bought a copper mine in the Wisconson Territory, he is going to Europe to engage miners.","Scope and Contents Endorsement: \"Dr. J.G. at canonsburg, Jefferson College about my [?] degree in s'd College \u0026amp; his coming to town....\"","Scope and Contents Endorsement: \"Mr. John Vaughn inviting me to breakfast with him on morrow morning.\"","Endorsement: \"Judge Tucker at F.S. about my taking Edmund Randolf to Board, etc.\"","Scope and Contents Endorsement: \"Mr. Dew requesting me to purchase 2 or 300 $ worth of books for Wm. \u0026amp; Mary College Library.","Scope and Contents Endorsement: \"Mr. Dew asking me to take Mr. J. Wright to board.\"","Scope and Contents Endorsement: \"about new edition of his Nat. Philosophy.\"","Scope and Contents Endorsement: \"stating that Jefferson Coll. had conferred M.D. upon me \u0026amp; to appoint some person to receive the diploma.\"","Scope and Contents Endorsement: \"saying he had sent 1st vol. of his Phil'y to Dobson for me \u0026amp; with part'-lars of price, etc.\"","Endorsement: \"about repair of stronomical Telescope, Text Books, etc.\" Includes a full discussion of scientific textbooks in use and enquiries about \"Millington's Natural Philosophy.\"","Scope and Contents Endorsement: \"about shipping me a box of Tin ores, etc.\" Letter states that he will spend \"specimens of most of the minerals found in the U.S.\"","Scope and Contents A deed to property in Tennessee. Signed.","Scope and Contents Endorsemed: \"to send him copy of my book on Engineering.\"","Scope and Contents Endorsed: \"Prof. Saunders asking of I wished to buy a woman serv't--Ans'd in affirmative.\" Woman was wife to man owned by Saunders.","Scope and Contents \"I am sorry your present situation is not agreeable to you...recommend to you to ask for an assistant...\"","Scope and Contents Regarding her students seeing the College.","Scope and Contents Endorsed: \"Uncle George in his 86th year. The last letter he wrote me.\" Regarding Tom Millington, son of John Millington and his \"Father's wife\" in England.","An account and statement regarding the estate of Peter Aylward, a part of which is to go to \"Millington Trustees.\"","Scope and Contents Indenture for the price of the house and lot in Williamsburg. Signed. C. Separate agreement with Thomas O. Cogbill, Trustee for William H. Lee.","Scope and Contents Signed.","Scope and Contents Lease of a house and garden on the north side of the main street of Williamsburg. Signed.","Scope and Contents A comparison of the lecture hours of Professor Millington with those of Professor Silliman in Boston. Signed.","Scope and Contents Bond for portion of the purchase price of property in Williamsburg, Virginia. Signed.","Scope and Contents Deed for property in Williamsburg, Virginia. Signed.","Scope and Contents Signed by Ruch'd L. Lloyd.","He writes, \"The Oregon Difficulty has paralysed everything in the way of business....for Fear of war between the two countries.\"","Regarding inheretance from the will of the late Peter Aylward, deceased in 1840. Card.","Endorsed: \"With acc. of the close of Mr. Dew's life.\"","Enclosing a sermon for the funeral of Mr. Letts.","Enclosing an account sheet. ADrS. Enclosed.","Regarding the final settlement of the estate of the late Peter Aylward. ADrS.","Scope and Contents Signed.","Scope and Contents Signed.","Letters and papers of John Millington record his move to the newly opened University of Mississippi in Oxford, Mississippi, 1850, and to the Medical College, Memphis, Tennessee, 1853. From this period came an order for payment for engineering services to the Mississippi Central Railroad, a copy of a medical address pritned in the Memphis Daily Bulletin, and letters from Williamsburg, Virginia, where he still owned a house, 1855-1858. A letter written by John C. Phillips after an eight month exploratory trip to Pike's Peak, colorado, 1861, reviews the mining prospects there; shares of stock from the Aetna Oil Company and the Shafton Coal Company reflect mineral activity in the East. From the war years, 1861-1864, there are many letters from his daughter, Mrs. Kate Millington Blankenship in Richmond, Virginia, and his son, George B. Millington, which tell of the movement of armies, the high prices of civillian goods, etc. The remainder of the letters and papers in this box are from the period of the return of John Millington to live in Philadelphia, 1865, and then to Richmond, Virginia, 1867, until his death on 10 July, 1868. Also included are papers concerned with the settlement of the estate of John Millington, 1868-1892.","Enclosing a power of Attorney. ADrS. E.","Regarding his account with the company.","Regarding his business with that firm.","Regarding settlement of an estate in England, to which Millington is an heir.","Regarding settlement of an estate.","Endorsed: \"Coults and Co. inclosing Bank account to this day.\"","Regarding transfer of money received for his account.","Endorsed: \"Bishop Green at memphis, saying his was coming to preach at Oxford....\"","Regarding his accounts in England.","A promissory note for $105 to Lewis Sharks (Dean). Card.","Regarding family affairs; copies of the new Illustrated Papers; and his life in Philadelphia.","Regarding an engraving to be made; enclosing a syllabus of the Chemical Institute; he has joined the Sons of Temperance.","Regarding shares held by John Millington in the railroad.","Order for payment to John Millington for work for the railroad company.","News of England from the brother of John Millington's first wife.","Scope and Contents Endorsement: \"to say the 20th St. house sold for $5,150 cash \u0026amp; to send the title deeds.\"","PAM.","From a student at the Memphis Medical College, whose diploma had been withheld until a note was given for money owed on his tuition; including a rumor that the college is soon to close.","Family news; John Millington's move to a new residence.","Regarding his attempts to rent their furnished house in Williamsburg; news of the people in the town.","Sent with a volume of her poems, and asking for a review of them.","Deed for tracts of land in Fayette County, Tennessee.","Regarding the death of her husband. Card.","Scope and Contents Regarding her move to her new home in Richmond, and family news.","Letter to Katie Millington Blakenship describing the hard times and social news. Card.","A bank check.","Family news; endorsement: \"send to Hills.\"","Regarding her life in England.","Regarding an eight month trip around Pike's Peak in Colorado prospecting for gold and other minerals; and offering his services to the South in the event of a war.","Scope and Contents Regarding hope of a war between England and the United States in order to take the pressure off the South; buying blankets and overcoats for Southern soldiers; the formation of the Confederacy under Jefferson Davis; the progress of the war; the defeat of the \"grand army\" in its attempt to take Richmond; concern for his house in Williamsburg; the threat of an attack on Memphis.","Endorsement: \"enquiry into state of affairs in Williamsburg, Va....\"","Regarding threat of the Federal army at Cairy; hope for a return to peace; the birth of a daughter to Mrs. Blankenship.","Regarding her visit to her daughter; 2 bad fires in Memphis; the army that is being formed; high prices. Card.","Scope and Contents Regarding a business trip made by rail through Manassas, behind the Confederate lines.","Scope and Contents Regarding inauguration of President Davis on 22 February; hope that the British will lift the blockade and perhaps declare war on the North; the capture of a part of the railroad line by the Northerners; Tennessee Legislature has fled from Nashville to Memphis; hope to return to Williamsburg; then purchase a 220 acre plantation at La Grange, Tennessee.","Receipt for $5,500 in Confederate Notes, for investment.","Scope and Contents Indenture for 23 acres and a house. Signed","Printed Material.","Scope and Contents By flag of truce; Kate's second daughter.","Scope and Contents Written to J.M. in Philadelphia. Regarding the high prices in the south--$175 for a pair of shoes; requests an English check for 20 pounds which could be sold in the south for $1,200 to $1,500.","Scope and Contents Printed Signed.","Scope and Contents Regarding the uncertainty of mails; markets will supplied in Richmond where he visited his sister; prices very high there, however; his army pay just about covers his mess account.","Scope and Contents Signed.","Scope and Contents Signed.","Scope and Contents Printed Signed.","Scope and Contents Re: the handling of some affairs for him. Card.","Scope and Contents Re: the reverses of the confederate Army in the Tennessee Campaign, including the battle of Franklin and of Nashville; and poorly clad and nearly barefood army.","Newspaper clipping.","Newspaper clipping.","PADS.","Scope and Contents On inspecting their place in la Grange he finds headquarters of the 11th Illinois regiment and 9 families of the 2nd Arkansas regiment in the house, all marble mantels gone, most of the windows broken, and the furniture taken.","Scope and Contents Endorsement: \"Relinquishment of the Bureau of the property at La Grange seized as belonging to Rev'd John N. Waddell\" by John Millington. ADS.","Scope and Contents Signed.","Scope and Contents Regarding the payment of taxes.","Scope and Contents Deed for house and 23 acres in Fayette County, Tennessee. (See Indenture of 15 October, 1862.) Signed.","Autogaphed document.","Scope and Contents Regarding selling his Williamsburg home.","Scope and Contents Regarding the purchase of John Millington's Williamsburg house.","Scope and Contents Regarding the claim for damage to the property at La Grange, Tennessee.","Scope and Contents Regarding his life in Memphis, and the move of \"Pa and Ma\" (Mr. and Mrs. John Millington) to Richmond.","Scope and Contents Receipt for payment for half a gallon of whiskey. Signed.","Scope and Contents Regarding the account of John Millington.","Scope and Contents Regarding an account of his in the name of G.B. Millington, his son.","Scope and Contents Regarding account in that bank.","Scope and Contents Business matters.","Scope and Contents Endorsement: \"Has rented Waddell Place for the year of 1868.\"","Regarding property in Tennessee.","Scope and Contents Sympathy expressed for the death of her father.","Regarding the death of their father (John Millington).","Scope and Contents Regarding the death of \"Ma\" (Mrs. John Millington).","Scope and Contents Regarding a rehearsal, etc.","Scope and Contents Regarding the estate of John Millington.","Regarding their late father's affairs. ACyS.","Scope and Contents Regarding court certificates he sent to England in connection with the estate of John Millington.","Scope and Contents Regarding the settlement of the estate of John Millington.","Scope and Contents Regarding the settlement of the estate of John Millington.","Scope and Contents Receipts for monies received from R. E. Blankenship, Admin. for John Millington, deceased.","Scope and Contents Regarding Titles to the Philadelphia property of John Millington.","Scope and Contents Regarding the administration of the estate of John Millington.","Scope and Contents Regarding the estate of John Millington.","Scope and Contents Regarding the will of John Millington.","Scope and Contents Regarding the payment of dividends to estate of John Millington with enclosures.","Scope and Contents 1869. Papers connected with the case of Deare vs. Bates.","Scope and Contents Lettered as exhibits \"A\" through \"M\" in the trial.","Scope and Contents Letter thanking Professor Henry for items he sent to W\u0026amp;M and comments on Thomas Dew's death.","Newspaper clipping.","Contains primarly diaries, one notebook and one account book.","AV.","AV.","AV. 12 February-15 April 15 April-13 June 13 June-26 September 25 September-31 December","AV. 1 Januar-16 March 16 March-4 June 5 June-19 August 19 August-26 October 26 October-31 December","AV 1 January-30 March 30 March-22 June 22 June-18 September 18 September-31 December","AV.","AV. 2 January-13 April 13 April-7 August 7 August-27 December","AV. 1 January-10 April 11 April-15 July 16 July-24 October 25 October-31 January, 1865","AV. 1 February-15 May 15 May-9 August 9 August-31 December","AV. 1 January-20 March 20 March-29 June 2 July-10 October","AV. 1 January-10 December 9 December-27 December","Death of Millington is noted of Friday, July 10, 1868. 2 books. PAV.","59 pages. TDr.","Harriet Blankenship Papers, 1834-1861, and Blankenship Family papers, 1866-1951. Included is correspondence with John Wesley Johnson of Mississippi and George F. Holmes of the University of Virginia regarding the biography of Dr. John Millington. There are letters from Frank and John Blankenship to their mother, Mrs. Kate M. Blankenship, many of which are from Florida and Cuba in the time of the Spanish-American War, 1989-1899. Included is correspondence, 1937, between Mrs. Blankenship and the officers of the Folger Shakespearean Library in Washington regarding the gift of Mrs. Siddon's stage jewelry, which had been given by Dr. Millington to his grandmdaughter; and a 6 page report of the Pearl harbor attack of the December 7, 1941, sent out by Earl M. Thacker of Honolulu.","Cover for some of next 14 papers.","Scope and Contents Signed.","Scope and Contents Signed.","Scope and Contents Regarding deeds from Bacon Tate (sic) and Petes (sic).","Scope and Contents Regarding the biographical sketch of her father, Dr. John Millington.","Scope and Contents Regarding the biographical sketch of her father, Dr. John Millington.","Regarding our biographical sketch of Dr. John Millington, her father.","Scope and Contents On the same subject.","Scope and Contents Endorsement: \"Please return to Mrs. K.M. Blankenship...Richmond, Va.\"","Scope and Contents Regarding \"the Blankenship matter.\"","Scope and Contents Regarding dull days and duties in the army.","Scope and Contents Regarding a furlough.","Scope and Contents Regarding his return from a furlough.","Scope and Contents Re: crowded and sickening conditions of the soldiers on the transport ship.","Scope and Contents Regarding a trip from Savannah.","Scope and Contents Regarding the inaction of the fleet, \"now that the war is over.\"","Newspaper clipping.","Scope and Contents Regarding family affairs including the marriage of a sister, Evie.","Scope and Contents Frank Blankenship to Mrs. Kate M. Blankenship. Re: the enthusiasm of the people of Havana for General Gomex; description of a carnival and that \"battle of the flowers.\"","Scope and Contents Frank Blankenship to Mrs. Kate M. Blankenship. Re: family affairs and the hope that his mother will come to Cuba for a visit.","Scope and Contents Regarding the army's duties in policing the city until a Cuban police force is formed.","Scope and Contents Enclosure: note on \"Castleford Ware\" signed G[?] B[?]. Enclosure.","Scope and Contents Regarding information concerning Professor John Millington, father of Mrs. K.M.B. C.","Scope and Contents Regarding the return of the manuscript of the life of Professor John Millington.","Regarding the value of a book on medals.","Scope and Contents Regarding a monument to the grandfather of Mrs. Marshall, who had taught Miss Henley's father at William and Mary, probably a reference to John Millington.","Enclosure: list of particular gifts.","Regarding certain prints offered to the Library and a collection of Siddons stage jewelry.","Report of conditions in Honolulu after December 7, 1941 attack by Japanese. Manuscript.","Appreciation for a playbill sent by Mrs. Blankenship; interest in the stage properties of Mrs. Siddons.","Unknown recipient. Regarding Mrs. Siddons' stage jewelry.","Regarding portrait and miniature owned by Miss Blankenship. Card.","Regarding the receipt of the Siddons stage jewelry.","Appreciation for the presentation of Mrs. Siddons' stage jewelry to the library. TOLS. Enclosure: \"Sarah Siddons's stage jewelry,\" a description of this and account of its former ownership by Dr. John Millington. Enclosed.","Newspaper clipping.","Application blank to the United Daughters of the Confederacy for the daughter of Captain R.E. Blankenship, Miss Kate Blankenship.","Printed material.","Donated by the heirs of Frank B. Blankenship, grandson of John Millington.","Notice by his daughter, Mrs. Kate Millington Blankenship. Newspaper clipping","Regarding a gold snuff box of John Millington left to the College in the will of Frank B. Blankenship.","Regarding items of interest to the College from the old Blankenship house.","Names and addresses of the heirs of Frank B. Blankenship.","Scope and Contents Regarding the \"Blankenship Home\" where artifacts relating to Professor John Millington were obtained. Newspaper clipping.","Stating that he has a portrait of John Millington and some books. Enclosed brochure from Valentine Museum, Richmond, on painting of J.M. and mother (see folder V-21).","Scope and Contents Reference to Ethel Hills, granddaughter of John Millington.","Enclosing xerox copy of cover and article from Valentine Museum brochure; sent valuable \"Mitchell's Traveller's Guide of the U.S.\" of 1843, with colored map.","Scope and Contents John Millington, Elizabeth Letts, Sarah Anne Letts (who married J.M.), Robert Moore Blankenship, John Millington Blankenship, Richard F. Morris, Robert Blankenship Morris.","Scope and Contents John Millington, Sarah Anne Letts, Mrs. Harriet Blakenship, Robert E. Blankenship, R.M. Blankenship, Annie Blankenship, Kate Blankenship, Sarah Anne Millington, George Beale Millington.","Annie Blankenshop, John Millington Blankenship, Mrs. Frances Harrison Blankenship, Mrs. Kate Millington Blankenship, John M. Blankenship, Mrs. Evie Blankenship Carter, Mrs. Caroline Virginia Gordon, Mrs. Harriet Blankenship, Robert Millington Blankenship, Jr. Newspaper clippings.","See John Millington account book of sale of tickets, in Box VI. Printed Material.","Newspaper. Announcement of John Millington's appointment to William and Mary College faculty, on page 2.","Included is a list of his acomplishments unrecorded elsewhere. Newspaper clipping.","Newspaper clipping","Scope and Contents (J.M. owned the house now known as the \"Wythe House\" having lived in it while he was Professor of Natural Philosophy at William and Mary. When he left Williamsburg in 1850, he rented the house out for many years.) Newspaper clipping.","Printed material.","Printed material. Card.","Newspaper clipping.","Printed material.","Printed material.","Newspaper Clipping.","Printed material.","Printed material.","Includes an account of the ghost of the house. Newspaper clipping.","3 photographs.","\"The artist who painted the portrait of Mrs. Millington with her son, John Millington, done in London.\" A typed note on the lie of A.K., 1740-1807.","Includes photograph of the painting on the cover and article on it on page 1. The painting was left to the museum in the will of Frank B. Blankenship, grandson of John Millington.","Scope and Contents Photographs endorsed \"Professor of Chemistry \u0026amp; Toxicology in the Memphis Medical College, Tennessee, 1857.\"","Photographs.","Photograph.","Photograph.","Photograph.","Photographs.","Photograph.","Photograph.","Photograph.","Photograph.","Photograph.","Photograph.","Photograph.","Photograph.","One has list: McLeod, Walkter, Warwick, Warren, Blankenship, Rutherfoord. Photograph.","Photograph.","Photograph.","Photograph.","Photograph.","Photograph.","Identified as \"Thomas Millington of London, Eng. Father of John Millington.\" The label behind the original frame also bears the inscription \"Georgie Blackenship, April 192[9]\"","Includes one printed version, taken from the water color by Thomas C. Millington. Printed Material.","Photograph.","Includes biographical notes copied from 'Bryan's Dictionary of Painters and Sculptors\". Probably the painter of the miniature of John Millington as a boy. Photograph.","Three cartes de visite found in the trunk of John Millington. Photos are possibly of Bruton Parish Church and Cemetary. Each is about 4 in. x 2.5 in. Good condition with fading.","By William Hamilton. Purchased at Regent Circus, Picadilly, London. 26 pages used.","\"Prof'r J. Millington, William and Mary College, Williamsburg, Va. Bot in Philadelphia, 1849. 75 cts.\" 3 inches by 5 inches.","Endorsed, \"Sue fox Album, Richmond, Virginia\". Greetings, poems and the like written to Sue Fox by her friends. 6 inches by 8 inches. Autograph Volume.","Cooking receipts, plus a few pages of newspaper clippings regarding diseases and cures. Approximately 40 pages used. 6 1/2 inches by 8 inches. Autograph Volume.","Scope and Contents Secretaries reporting on meetings of the \"club\" include C.L. Campbell, Irving E. Campbell, A.M. Olcott, R. Massey Noeling, Julian F. Skelton, Egberta Olcott, A.B. Dinwiddie, R.P. Irving, Sue Seddon Weleor, Richard F. Morris, Martha Harrison Christian, George W. McCrury, and Evie Blankenship. Approximately 100 pages used. 7 inches by 8 1/2 inches. Autograph Volume.","Greetings, poems and the like written to Kate Millington by her friends; sketches and colored cards are enclosed and loose. 7 1/2 inches by 8 1/2 inches. Autograph Volume.","Endorsed: \"drawn and engraved by F. Bartolozzi, R.A.\" belonging to Georgia Blankenship, Richmond.","Photograph Volume. 9 in. by 12 in","67 pages used. Loose international postage stamps (circa 1880s-1900s), previously lining selected blank pages in the back of the volume, were removed from the journal and consolidated into a separate enclosure in Box 11. Volume measures 6 inches by 15 inches. Autograph Volume.","Records and accounts of what appears to have been a children's enterprise. Miss Kate Blankenship was among the contributors of such items as Confederate and English buttons. Approximately 6 inches by 15 inches. Autograph Volume.","John Millington's first wife was Emily Hamilton, daughter of William Hamilton, R.A. Approximately 163 sketches 7 1/2 in. by 9 1/2 in. Parchment binding.","13 pages used. 6 inches by 8 inches. Parchment binding. Autograph Volume.","7 inches by 8 inches by 2 1/2 inches deep. Photograph Volume.","[RELOCATED TO ARTIFACTS AT 2019C]","Approximately 8 inches in diameter, on stand, overall height 14 inches. Mss Artifact 2011","Photograph from when it was owned by John Millington, together with the later post card picture of the house.","Fragile.","Scope and Contents Broken case and daguerreotype image in poor condition, 3.5\" x 4.5\"","Scope and Contents Metal oval brooch with miniature daguerreotype of John Millington on one side, and a tintype of Mrs. Millington on the other. 1.25\" x 1.5\"","Scope and Contents 1\" x 1.5\"","Scope and Contents Painted on plaster, in broken case. 2.5\" x 3.5\"","Approximately 100 stereocard photographs","[MOVED TO ARTIFACT COLLECTION 2019C]","Scope and Contents Glass plate negatives of photographs circa. 1880s-90s. When separated from their original envelopes for preservation concerns, a photocopy of the descriptive label is attached. Includes individual and group portraits with family, dog, friends, and classmates (Hanover Academy and \"V.M.J. cadets\"). Fragile and heavy box.","Glass plate negatives from circa 1880s-1890s, with views of streets, buildings, and house interiors. When separated from their original envelopes for preservation concerns, a photocopy of the descriptive label is attached. Fragile and heavy box.","Undeveloped photographic film, circa 1901, of L.F.B. Blakenship taken while he was in Cuba. Also includes a box in which the film was meant to have been sent to the Eastman Kodak Company to be developed. Film is rolled and is extremely brittle; likely nitrate and thus placed in special storage. Please contact SCRC staff before visiting.","This box was originally Box 7 before being rehoused and contains artifacts that were transferred to the Manuscripts Artifact Collection, Mss. 1.03. The box will be deleted once they have been described in the Manuscripts Artifact Collection.","Note by John Millington. Re: a Guinea which was presented to him at his baptism (as an infant), then was carried in his pocket \"for above 50 years.\" [1777] Gold Guinea, as described.","Scales in leather case, belonging to John Millington.","Spectacles in metal case belonging to John Millington.","Ivory fan, very finely carved, belonging to Emily Hamilton, first wife of John Millington.","Note with the fan identifying Emily Hamilton as daughter of William Hamilton, English artist who painted portrait of Mrs. Sedden (Siddon), celebrated English actress; her stage jewelry presented to Fulger (Folger) Shakespearean Library, Washington, D.C.","Scope and Contents Small leather purse containing 3 \"Conduct\" Awards to J.M. Blankenship from McGuire's School.","Round medallion with worked hair design and initial \"B,\" 2 in. diameter.","Mexican lace known as \"drawn Work,\" owned by Mrs. Blankenship.","Mexican woven purse.","Miscellaneous hand-worked cards.","Petit point patterns.","\"Mitchell's Travellor's Guide through the United States,\" with colored map in back fold. Endorsed: \"J. Millington, Wmsbg. Virg'a. Bot in Philiadelphia. More full and 9 years more recent than Tanners.\" PV.","This box was originally Box 8 before being rehoused and contains artifacts that were transferred to the Manuscripts Artifact Collection, Mss. 1.03. The box will be deleted once they have been described in the Manuscripts Artifact Collection.","Gold snuff box in red leather case, Inscribed inside cover, \"This box presented to John Millington, Esq., a Civil Engineer, by a few of the members of the London Mechanics Institute....\"","Robert Christie, Secy, London Mechanical Institute, to John Millington, Falmouth, England. Accompanying a gold snuff box.","Note stating that the snuff box was given to her sons, John M. Blankenship on July 27, 1889, and then to Frank B. Blankenship in April 1929, by Kate Millington Blankenship.","Thermometer in case belonging to John Millington.","Drafting instruments in wooden case belonging to John Millington.","This box was originally Box 9 before being rehoused. Contains Mexican figurines.","Scope and Contents Figurine \"White Nun\" endorsed, \"Mrs. R.E. Blankenship.\"","Mexican figurine of a monk.","Scope and Contents Figurine of \"Mexican Black Nun\" endorsed, \"Mrs. R.E. Blankenship, Mexico, 1830\"","Miner figurine endorsed, \"Mrs. R.E. Blankenship, Mexico, 1830.\"","Roll of undeveloped photographs taken in Cuba by L.F.B. Blankenship were transferred to the Manuscripts Photograph Collection, 9 February 9, 2012.","Artifacts were transferred to the Manuscripts Artifact Collection (Mss. 1.03), and are in the process of being described. Artifacts with descriptions include: Watercolor of Sudbury Church (65M59.01), match box (65M59.A02.2), name plate (65M59.A02.4), ivory seal (65M59.A02.7), porcelain lids (65M59.A02.8a), small cup (65.M59.A02.8b), broken bowl (65M59.A02.8c), clay mortars (65M59.A02.8d), fish painting on glass (65M59.A02.8e), bronze powder (65M59.A02.8f)","Thomas Millington's watercolor painting of Bruton Parish Church was transferred from the John Millington Papers (Mss. 65 M59, Box 18, Folder 11) to the Thomas Millington Collection (MS 00306) on July 29, 2019.","Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.","Special Collections Research Center","Memphis Medical College, Memphis, Tenn","Blankenship family","Millington family","Millington, John, 1779-1868","English"],"collection_title_tesim":["John Millington Papers, 1801/1951"],"collection_ssim":["John Millington Papers, 1801/1951"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["Mss. 65 M59","/repositories/2/resources/8395"],"unitid_tesim":["Mss. 65 M59","/repositories/2/resources/8395"],"repository_ssm":["College of William and Mary"],"repository_ssim":["College of William and Mary"],"geogname_ssm":["Wythe House (Williamsburg, Va.)"],"geogname_ssim":["Wythe House (Williamsburg, Va.)"],"places_ssim":["Wythe House (Williamsburg, Va.)"],"creator_ssm":["Millington, John, 1779-1868"],"creator_ssim":["Millington, John, 1779-1868"],"creator_persname_ssim":["Millington, John, 1779-1868"],"creator_corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center","Memphis Medical College, Memphis, Tenn"],"creator_famname_ssim":["Blankenship family","Millington family"],"creators_ssim":["Millington, John, 1779-1868","Special Collections Research Center","Memphis Medical College, Memphis, Tenn","Blankenship family","Millington family"],"access_terms_ssm":["Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library."],"acqinfo_ssim":["Gifts were made by Dr. Millington (grandson of J. 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Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"accessrestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Access:"],"accessrestrict_tesim":["Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility."],"arrangement_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThis collection is currently being processed. 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Licensed as attorney in England, he later turned to engineering. Professor of Royal Institution. In 1829, moved to Mexico as engineer with Anglo-Mexican Mining Association. Moved to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1832. Professor of Chemistry and Natural Philosophy at College of William and Mary, 1836-1848. Took degree of doctor of medicine at Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia. Professor of Chemistry and Natural Science at University of Mississippi. Professor, Memphis (Tennessee) Medical College. Died in 1868."],"custodhist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe material from Acc. 1980.124 was previously part of the John Millington Collection, UA 6.015.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"custodhist_heading_ssm":["Custodial History:"],"custodhist_tesim":["The material from Acc. 1980.124 was previously part of the John Millington Collection, UA 6.015."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eJohn Millington Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"prefercite_tesim":["John Millington Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary."],"processinfo_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe collection was rehoused into new boxes and folders, and the box and folder list were compiled by Matt Abel and Jenn Quirnback from December 2012-March 2013. As a result, box and folder numbers from the original paper finding aid have been updated.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"processinfo_heading_ssm":["Processing Information:"],"processinfo_tesim":["The collection was rehoused into new boxes and folders, and the box and folder list were compiled by Matt Abel and Jenn Quirnback from December 2012-March 2013. As a result, box and folder numbers from the original paper finding aid have been updated."],"relatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eJohn Millington Collection (UA 6.015)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas Millington Collection (MS 00306)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe personal library of John Millington is in the Special Collections Research Center, William \u0026amp; Mary Libraries.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRoll of undeveloped photographs taken in Cuba by L.F.B. Blankenship were transferred to the Manuscripts Photograph Collection, 9 February 2012.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAll of the artifacts and copper plates that were originally part of Boxes 7-10, 13-15 were transferred to the Manuscripts Artifact Collection (Mss. 1.03), and are in the processing of being described. Artifacts with descriptions include: Watercolor of Sudbury Church (65M59.01), match box (65M59.A02.2), name plate (65M59.A02.4), ivory seal (65M59.A02.7), porcelain lids (65M59.A02.8a), small cup (65.M59.A02.8b), broken bowl (65M59.A02.8c), clay mortars (65M59.A02.8d), fish painting on glass (65M59.A02.8e), bronze powder (65M59.A02.8f)\u003c/p\u003e  "],"relatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Related Materials"],"relatedmaterial_tesim":["John Millington Collection (UA 6.015)","Thomas Millington Collection (MS 00306)","The personal library of John Millington is in the Special Collections Research Center, William \u0026 Mary Libraries.","Roll of undeveloped photographs taken in Cuba by L.F.B. Blankenship were transferred to the Manuscripts Photograph Collection, 9 February 2012.","All of the artifacts and copper plates that were originally part of Boxes 7-10, 13-15 were transferred to the Manuscripts Artifact Collection (Mss. 1.03), and are in the processing of being described. Artifacts with descriptions include: Watercolor of Sudbury Church (65M59.01), match box (65M59.A02.2), name plate (65M59.A02.4), ivory seal (65M59.A02.7), porcelain lids (65M59.A02.8a), small cup (65.M59.A02.8b), broken bowl (65M59.A02.8c), clay mortars (65M59.A02.8d), fish painting on glass (65M59.A02.8e), bronze powder (65M59.A02.8f)"],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eMillington's papers concern his experiences as directing engineer of the Anglo-Mexican Mining Association, as professor at the College of William \u0026amp; Mary (where he lived in the Wythe House), as professor at University of Mississippi, and at Memphis Medical College. Includes diaries covering 1832, 1835, and 1861-1867; letters of his family members; and Blankenship family land records and letters concerning the Spanish-American War.\u003c/p\u003e  ","\u003cp\u003eSeveral sketches of the life of John Millington, 1779-1868, and genealogical information on the family are to be found here. Papers of John Millington include his commission as an officer in the St. James Loyal Volunteers, London, and certificate for hair powder allowance, 1801; license as attorney under George III, 1802-1804; and his activities as an engineer in constructing a suspension bridge in Buchinghamshire, 1829. The notice of the sale of his effects in London and a passport to Vera Cruz, Mexico, signed by General Santa Ana, 1829, mark the move from England to Mexico, where he was the directing engineer for the Anglo-Mexican Mining Association. Letters of introductions to persons in the United States, 1832, which were taken with him when he left Mexico are included as are printed annoucements of the engineering office which he set up on Philadelphia, 1832. From this period arincluded letters from Michael Faraday of the Royal Institute, London, 1828-1832, and theatre programs from Philadelphia, 1834. Letters and papers from the time that he moved to Williamsburg to become Professor of Chemsistry and Natural Philosophy at the College of William and Mary, 1836-1850, conclude this box. Included is a letter written to Millington by T.R. Dew, President of the College, asking him to buy books for the College Library in Philadelphia Bookshops, 21 September, 1837, and many letters to other Professors of Natural Philosophy (Physics) in the United States, discussing textbooks that were in use at the time.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTypewritten copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents In \"William and Mary College Papers\" of the 1939 Survey; folders 16 (1 piece), 50 (2 pieces), 98a (1 piece), 108 (44 pieces), Typewritten copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReprinted 1964 by the King and Queen Press, Williamsburg. TV.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnsigned.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnsigned.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnsigned.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Enclosure: Sketch of the life of John Millington by Alfred Temple Spanton \"about the year 1908,\" a great grandson of Dr. Millington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1. List of marriages and issues. 3 pages. 2. A second list of marriages, children, and subsequent heirs, 1802-1841. 2 pages. 3. \"Copy of writing on back of Bartolozzi picture\" of Mrs. Ruth Millington, mother of Prof. John Millington. C. 4. List of Hills family, born 1872-1891. 1 page. 5. List of places of residence of John Millington from 1803 to 1863. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Exemption from the payment of duty of Hair Powder Certificates, due to his being a member of the St. James Loyal Volunteers Corps. Signed by Chas. Blackley. Printed Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSworn before the King George III, signed by R. Forester.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLicense to practice as an Attorney and Solicitor for one year. Signed by Samuel Hill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLicense to practice as an Attorney and Solicitor for one year. Signed by Samuel Hill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Whereof Geoffrey Lord Amherst is Colonel\". Signed by Scott Titchfield (Marquis).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Endorsement: \"calling my attention to certain parts of his book \u0026amp;amp; to dine with him.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnswer to an enquery regarding the diameters of Jupiter's satellites.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e(Purchased March, 1968)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the chain cable cause. (Purchased from Ifam Kyle Hatchen, London, January 9, 1951)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regarding the transactions of the Society of Arts, his purchase of \"7 optical models\" and Luminus Conductor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regarding an order from Millington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regarding the subject on which Millington planned to discourse at the Royal Institute. Card.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndorsement: \"about not calling\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Re: a suspension bridge that Millington was appointed to build. (Incomplete).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account with John Millington for services rendered in connection with contract and bond for the Mexican Mining Co.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Endorsement: \"about dining with Hook, going to Mexico, etc.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Endorsement: \"Mr. hook wishing me to dine with him on Thursday next to meet Porter, etc.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Endorsement: \"pressing me to dine with him on morrow.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Endorsement: \"begging to have his American Paddle specific ready by tomorrow.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Endorsement: \"inctroducing Mr. Marshall as Engineer to E. London Water Works.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Endorsement: Dr. Ols. Gregory, saying that \"wo'd undertake the reediting of Cavallo's Treatise of Phil'y for Mr. P. Hoare and Rev. Thos. Racket, the Ex'ors.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Endorsement: \"for part of Phil. Transact's let me \u0026amp;amp; asking if going to Mexico.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMillington to Faraday. Re: acceptance of Anglo-Mexican Mining Associates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted Material. Card.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Endorsment: \"Mr. Tindal pressing for answer to his letters.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An introduction for John Millington and his family to Mr. Phelps of Madeira.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor an auction at No. 5 Doughty St.Endorsement: \"J. Millington Going to Mexico.\" Printed Material.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIssued at Vera Cruz, Mexico. PADS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Endorsement: \"passport for the Republic of Mexico.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Chabot to John Millington, Esq. Note about son Tom.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents A printed announcement \"Aviso al comercio\" in Guanajuato. Printed material.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSarah Gibson to John Millington at Guanajuato. Re: marriage of daughter Emily.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMemorandum signed by John Millington and endorsed: \"List of Articles brought away from [caborce] by self and Morcom.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thomas writes of his school, Emily of shopping for her mother.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Requesting that they visit her and see their grandchild, Emilita.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndorsement by John Millington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroducing John Millington, Director of the Anglo-Mexican Mining Assn. who plans to settle in Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroducing John Millington, Commissioner of the Anglo-Mexican Mining Assn. who plans to settle in Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Introducing John Millington. Four letters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroducing John Millington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroducing Professor Millington. Five letters and covers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Introducing Professor Millington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes 2 pieces of equipage from the State of Vera Cruz, Mexico. PADS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Intrducing John Millington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Re: the situation in Mexico City, then under siege by Santa Ana, and of expected battle between Santa Ana and Bustamente.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Writes of her desire to leave Mexico, but no one dares to leave the City for fear of murder and robbery in the continuing revolution.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndorsement \"Dr. Ma[?]trie's Advertisement.\" Newspaper.E. Note: Dr. M'Murtrie has an advertisement in the last column on the second page in which Millington is mentioned as having constructed the dark closets for the exhibition of his illustrations.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Re: a meeting of the British Association for the Advancement of Science, held at Cambridge, and Millington's request for a strip of Rhodium.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted Material.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted Material.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Includes a program by Mr. Power. Endorsement: \"with J. Lett's orders.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Incomplete. Endorsement: \"Autograph of Miss Hughes, a Singer of the London theatres.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppointment of John Millington by Board of Visitors of William and Mary College as Professor of Natural Philosophy and Chemistry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJ. Page, Rector of William and Mary College, to John Millington. Re: election as Professor to William and Mary College.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted invitation of students of William and Mary to a ball to be held on February 22.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Date is recorded as 8 mo. 17, 1836. Re: questions in astronomy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents License to serve as a Lay Reader in the Episcopal Church in Williamsburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Congratulations on his appointment at the College: he (Faraday) has been at the R.A. for 23 years; a lathe ordered by Millington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Endorsement: \"about Saunder's loan--\u0026amp;amp; his going to England.\" Having bought a copper mine in the Wisconson Territory, he is going to Europe to engage miners.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Endorsement: \"Dr. J.G. at canonsburg, Jefferson College about my [?] degree in s'd College \u0026amp;amp; his coming to town....\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Endorsement: \"Mr. John Vaughn inviting me to breakfast with him on morrow morning.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndorsement: \"Judge Tucker at F.S. about my taking Edmund Randolf to Board, etc.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Endorsement: \"Mr. Dew requesting me to purchase 2 or 300 $ worth of books for Wm. \u0026amp;amp; Mary College Library.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Endorsement: \"Mr. Dew asking me to take Mr. J. Wright to board.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Endorsement: \"about new edition of his Nat. Philosophy.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Endorsement: \"stating that Jefferson Coll. had conferred M.D. upon me \u0026amp;amp; to appoint some person to receive the diploma.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Endorsement: \"saying he had sent 1st vol. of his Phil'y to Dobson for me \u0026amp;amp; with part'-lars of price, etc.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndorsement: \"about repair of stronomical Telescope, Text Books, etc.\" Includes a full discussion of scientific textbooks in use and enquiries about \"Millington's Natural Philosophy.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Endorsement: \"about shipping me a box of Tin ores, etc.\" Letter states that he will spend \"specimens of most of the minerals found in the U.S.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents A deed to property in Tennessee. Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Endorsemed: \"to send him copy of my book on Engineering.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Endorsed: \"Prof. Saunders asking of I wished to buy a woman serv't--Ans'd in affirmative.\" Woman was wife to man owned by Saunders.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents \"I am sorry your present situation is not agreeable to you...recommend to you to ask for an assistant...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regarding her students seeing the College.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Endorsed: \"Uncle George in his 86th year. The last letter he wrote me.\" Regarding Tom Millington, son of John Millington and his \"Father's wife\" in England.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn account and statement regarding the estate of Peter Aylward, a part of which is to go to \"Millington Trustees.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Indenture for the price of the house and lot in Williamsburg. Signed. C. Separate agreement with Thomas O. Cogbill, Trustee for William H. Lee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Lease of a house and garden on the north side of the main street of Williamsburg. Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents A comparison of the lecture hours of Professor Millington with those of Professor Silliman in Boston. Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Bond for portion of the purchase price of property in Williamsburg, Virginia. Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Deed for property in Williamsburg, Virginia. Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Signed by Ruch'd L. Lloyd.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe writes, \"The Oregon Difficulty has paralysed everything in the way of business....for Fear of war between the two countries.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegarding inheretance from the will of the late Peter Aylward, deceased in 1840. Card.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndorsed: \"With acc. of the close of Mr. Dew's life.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosing a sermon for the funeral of Mr. Letts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosing an account sheet. ADrS. Enclosed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegarding the final settlement of the estate of the late Peter Aylward. ADrS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters and papers of John Millington record his move to the newly opened University of Mississippi in Oxford, Mississippi, 1850, and to the Medical College, Memphis, Tennessee, 1853. From this period came an order for payment for engineering services to the Mississippi Central Railroad, a copy of a medical address pritned in the Memphis Daily Bulletin, and letters from Williamsburg, Virginia, where he still owned a house, 1855-1858. A letter written by John C. Phillips after an eight month exploratory trip to Pike's Peak, colorado, 1861, reviews the mining prospects there; shares of stock from the Aetna Oil Company and the Shafton Coal Company reflect mineral activity in the East. From the war years, 1861-1864, there are many letters from his daughter, Mrs. Kate Millington Blankenship in Richmond, Virginia, and his son, George B. Millington, which tell of the movement of armies, the high prices of civillian goods, etc. The remainder of the letters and papers in this box are from the period of the return of John Millington to live in Philadelphia, 1865, and then to Richmond, Virginia, 1867, until his death on 10 July, 1868. Also included are papers concerned with the settlement of the estate of John Millington, 1868-1892.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosing a power of Attorney. ADrS. E.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegarding his account with the company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegarding his business with that firm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegarding settlement of an estate in England, to which Millington is an heir.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegarding settlement of an estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndorsed: \"Coults and Co. inclosing Bank account to this day.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegarding transfer of money received for his account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndorsed: \"Bishop Green at memphis, saying his was coming to preach at Oxford....\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegarding his accounts in England.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA promissory note for $105 to Lewis Sharks (Dean). Card.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegarding family affairs; copies of the new Illustrated Papers; and his life in Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegarding an engraving to be made; enclosing a syllabus of the Chemical Institute; he has joined the Sons of Temperance.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegarding shares held by John Millington in the railroad.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrder for payment to John Millington for work for the railroad company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNews of England from the brother of John Millington's first wife.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Endorsement: \"to say the 20th St. house sold for $5,150 cash \u0026amp;amp; to send the title deeds.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePAM.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrom a student at the Memphis Medical College, whose diploma had been withheld until a note was given for money owed on his tuition; including a rumor that the college is soon to close.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news; John Millington's move to a new residence.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegarding his attempts to rent their furnished house in Williamsburg; news of the people in the town.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSent with a volume of her poems, and asking for a review of them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed for tracts of land in Fayette County, Tennessee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegarding the death of her husband. Card.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regarding her move to her new home in Richmond, and family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to Katie Millington Blakenship describing the hard times and social news. Card.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA bank check.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news; endorsement: \"send to Hills.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegarding her life in England.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegarding an eight month trip around Pike's Peak in Colorado prospecting for gold and other minerals; and offering his services to the South in the event of a war.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regarding hope of a war between England and the United States in order to take the pressure off the South; buying blankets and overcoats for Southern soldiers; the formation of the Confederacy under Jefferson Davis; the progress of the war; the defeat of the \"grand army\" in its attempt to take Richmond; concern for his house in Williamsburg; the threat of an attack on Memphis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndorsement: \"enquiry into state of affairs in Williamsburg, Va....\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegarding threat of the Federal army at Cairy; hope for a return to peace; the birth of a daughter to Mrs. Blankenship.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegarding her visit to her daughter; 2 bad fires in Memphis; the army that is being formed; high prices. Card.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regarding a business trip made by rail through Manassas, behind the Confederate lines.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regarding inauguration of President Davis on 22 February; hope that the British will lift the blockade and perhaps declare war on the North; the capture of a part of the railroad line by the Northerners; Tennessee Legislature has fled from Nashville to Memphis; hope to return to Williamsburg; then purchase a 220 acre plantation at La Grange, Tennessee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for $5,500 in Confederate Notes, for investment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Indenture for 23 acres and a house. Signed\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted Material.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents By flag of truce; Kate's second daughter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Written to J.M. in Philadelphia. Regarding the high prices in the south--$175 for a pair of shoes; requests an English check for 20 pounds which could be sold in the south for $1,200 to $1,500.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Printed Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regarding the uncertainty of mails; markets will supplied in Richmond where he visited his sister; prices very high there, however; his army pay just about covers his mess account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Printed Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Re: the handling of some affairs for him. Card.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Re: the reverses of the confederate Army in the Tennessee Campaign, including the battle of Franklin and of Nashville; and poorly clad and nearly barefood army.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewspaper clipping.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewspaper clipping.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePADS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents On inspecting their place in la Grange he finds headquarters of the 11th Illinois regiment and 9 families of the 2nd Arkansas regiment in the house, all marble mantels gone, most of the windows broken, and the furniture taken.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Endorsement: \"Relinquishment of the Bureau of the property at La Grange seized as belonging to Rev'd John N. Waddell\" by John Millington. ADS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regarding the payment of taxes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Deed for house and 23 acres in Fayette County, Tennessee. (See Indenture of 15 October, 1862.) Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutogaphed document.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regarding selling his Williamsburg home.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regarding the purchase of John Millington's Williamsburg house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regarding the claim for damage to the property at La Grange, Tennessee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regarding his life in Memphis, and the move of \"Pa and Ma\" (Mr. and Mrs. John Millington) to Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for payment for half a gallon of whiskey. Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regarding the account of John Millington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regarding an account of his in the name of G.B. Millington, his son.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regarding account in that bank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Business matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Endorsement: \"Has rented Waddell Place for the year of 1868.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegarding property in Tennessee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sympathy expressed for the death of her father.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegarding the death of their father (John Millington).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regarding the death of \"Ma\" (Mrs. John Millington).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regarding a rehearsal, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regarding the estate of John Millington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegarding their late father's affairs. ACyS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regarding court certificates he sent to England in connection with the estate of John Millington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regarding the settlement of the estate of John Millington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regarding the settlement of the estate of John Millington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipts for monies received from R. E. Blankenship, Admin. for John Millington, deceased.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regarding Titles to the Philadelphia property of John Millington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regarding the administration of the estate of John Millington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regarding the estate of John Millington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regarding the will of John Millington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regarding the payment of dividends to estate of John Millington with enclosures.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1869. Papers connected with the case of Deare vs. Bates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Lettered as exhibits \"A\" through \"M\" in the trial.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Letter thanking Professor Henry for items he sent to W\u0026amp;amp;M and comments on Thomas Dew's death.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewspaper clipping.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains primarly diaries, one notebook and one account book.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAV.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAV.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAV. 12 February-15 April 15 April-13 June 13 June-26 September 25 September-31 December\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAV. 1 Januar-16 March 16 March-4 June 5 June-19 August 19 August-26 October 26 October-31 December\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAV 1 January-30 March 30 March-22 June 22 June-18 September 18 September-31 December\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAV.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAV. 2 January-13 April 13 April-7 August 7 August-27 December\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAV. 1 January-10 April 11 April-15 July 16 July-24 October 25 October-31 January, 1865\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAV. 1 February-15 May 15 May-9 August 9 August-31 December\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAV. 1 January-20 March 20 March-29 June 2 July-10 October\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAV. 1 January-10 December 9 December-27 December\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of Millington is noted of Friday, July 10, 1868. 2 books. PAV.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e59 pages. TDr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHarriet Blankenship Papers, 1834-1861, and Blankenship Family papers, 1866-1951. Included is correspondence with John Wesley Johnson of Mississippi and George F. Holmes of the University of Virginia regarding the biography of Dr. John Millington. There are letters from Frank and John Blankenship to their mother, Mrs. Kate M. Blankenship, many of which are from Florida and Cuba in the time of the Spanish-American War, 1989-1899. Included is correspondence, 1937, between Mrs. Blankenship and the officers of the Folger Shakespearean Library in Washington regarding the gift of Mrs. Siddon's stage jewelry, which had been given by Dr. Millington to his grandmdaughter; and a 6 page report of the Pearl harbor attack of the December 7, 1941, sent out by Earl M. Thacker of Honolulu.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCover for some of next 14 papers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regarding deeds from Bacon Tate (sic) and Petes (sic).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regarding the biographical sketch of her father, Dr. John Millington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regarding the biographical sketch of her father, Dr. John Millington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegarding our biographical sketch of Dr. John Millington, her father.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents On the same subject.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Endorsement: \"Please return to Mrs. K.M. Blankenship...Richmond, Va.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regarding \"the Blankenship matter.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regarding dull days and duties in the army.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regarding a furlough.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regarding his return from a furlough.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Re: crowded and sickening conditions of the soldiers on the transport ship.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regarding a trip from Savannah.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regarding the inaction of the fleet, \"now that the war is over.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewspaper clipping.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regarding family affairs including the marriage of a sister, Evie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Frank Blankenship to Mrs. Kate M. Blankenship. Re: the enthusiasm of the people of Havana for General Gomex; description of a carnival and that \"battle of the flowers.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Frank Blankenship to Mrs. Kate M. Blankenship. Re: family affairs and the hope that his mother will come to Cuba for a visit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regarding the army's duties in policing the city until a Cuban police force is formed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Enclosure: note on \"Castleford Ware\" signed G[?] B[?]. Enclosure.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regarding information concerning Professor John Millington, father of Mrs. K.M.B. C.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regarding the return of the manuscript of the life of Professor John Millington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegarding the value of a book on medals.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regarding a monument to the grandfather of Mrs. Marshall, who had taught Miss Henley's father at William and Mary, probably a reference to John Millington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosure: list of particular gifts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegarding certain prints offered to the Library and a collection of Siddons stage jewelry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport of conditions in Honolulu after December 7, 1941 attack by Japanese. Manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppreciation for a playbill sent by Mrs. Blankenship; interest in the stage properties of Mrs. Siddons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnknown recipient. Regarding Mrs. Siddons' stage jewelry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegarding portrait and miniature owned by Miss Blankenship. Card.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegarding the receipt of the Siddons stage jewelry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppreciation for the presentation of Mrs. Siddons' stage jewelry to the library. TOLS. Enclosure: \"Sarah Siddons's stage jewelry,\" a description of this and account of its former ownership by Dr. John Millington. Enclosed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewspaper clipping.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApplication blank to the United Daughters of the Confederacy for the daughter of Captain R.E. Blankenship, Miss Kate Blankenship.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted material.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDonated by the heirs of Frank B. Blankenship, grandson of John Millington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotice by his daughter, Mrs. Kate Millington Blankenship. Newspaper clipping\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegarding a gold snuff box of John Millington left to the College in the will of Frank B. Blankenship.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegarding items of interest to the College from the old Blankenship house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNames and addresses of the heirs of Frank B. Blankenship.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regarding the \"Blankenship Home\" where artifacts relating to Professor John Millington were obtained. Newspaper clipping.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStating that he has a portrait of John Millington and some books. Enclosed brochure from Valentine Museum, Richmond, on painting of J.M. and mother (see folder V-21).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reference to Ethel Hills, granddaughter of John Millington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosing xerox copy of cover and article from Valentine Museum brochure; sent valuable \"Mitchell's Traveller's Guide of the U.S.\" of 1843, with colored map.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John Millington, Elizabeth Letts, Sarah Anne Letts (who married J.M.), Robert Moore Blankenship, John Millington Blankenship, Richard F. Morris, Robert Blankenship Morris.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John Millington, Sarah Anne Letts, Mrs. Harriet Blakenship, Robert E. Blankenship, R.M. Blankenship, Annie Blankenship, Kate Blankenship, Sarah Anne Millington, George Beale Millington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnnie Blankenshop, John Millington Blankenship, Mrs. Frances Harrison Blankenship, Mrs. Kate Millington Blankenship, John M. Blankenship, Mrs. Evie Blankenship Carter, Mrs. Caroline Virginia Gordon, Mrs. Harriet Blankenship, Robert Millington Blankenship, Jr. Newspaper clippings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSee John Millington account book of sale of tickets, in Box VI. Printed Material.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewspaper. Announcement of John Millington's appointment to William and Mary College faculty, on page 2.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncluded is a list of his acomplishments unrecorded elsewhere. Newspaper clipping.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewspaper clipping\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents (J.M. owned the house now known as the \"Wythe House\" having lived in it while he was Professor of Natural Philosophy at William and Mary. When he left Williamsburg in 1850, he rented the house out for many years.) Newspaper clipping.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted material.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted material. Card.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewspaper clipping.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted material.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted material.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewspaper Clipping.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted material.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted material.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes an account of the ghost of the house. Newspaper clipping.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 photographs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"The artist who painted the portrait of Mrs. Millington with her son, John Millington, done in London.\" A typed note on the lie of A.K., 1740-1807.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes photograph of the painting on the cover and article on it on page 1. The painting was left to the museum in the will of Frank B. Blankenship, grandson of John Millington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Photographs endorsed \"Professor of Chemistry \u0026amp;amp; Toxicology in the Memphis Medical College, Tennessee, 1857.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotographs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotograph.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotograph.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotograph.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotographs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotograph.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotograph.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotograph.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotograph.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotograph.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotograph.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotograph.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotograph.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne has list: McLeod, Walkter, Warwick, Warren, Blankenship, Rutherfoord. Photograph.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotograph.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotograph.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotograph.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotograph.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotograph.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIdentified as \"Thomas Millington of London, Eng. Father of John Millington.\" The label behind the original frame also bears the inscription \"Georgie Blackenship, April 192[9]\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes one printed version, taken from the water color by Thomas C. Millington. Printed Material.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotograph.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes biographical notes copied from 'Bryan's Dictionary of Painters and Sculptors\". Probably the painter of the miniature of John Millington as a boy. Photograph.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThree cartes de visite found in the trunk of John Millington. Photos are possibly of Bruton Parish Church and Cemetary. Each is about 4 in. x 2.5 in. Good condition with fading.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBy William Hamilton. Purchased at Regent Circus, Picadilly, London. 26 pages used.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Prof'r J. Millington, William and Mary College, Williamsburg, Va. Bot in Philadelphia, 1849. 75 cts.\" 3 inches by 5 inches.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndorsed, \"Sue fox Album, Richmond, Virginia\". Greetings, poems and the like written to Sue Fox by her friends. 6 inches by 8 inches. Autograph Volume.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCooking receipts, plus a few pages of newspaper clippings regarding diseases and cures. Approximately 40 pages used. 6 1/2 inches by 8 inches. Autograph Volume.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Secretaries reporting on meetings of the \"club\" include C.L. Campbell, Irving E. Campbell, A.M. Olcott, R. Massey Noeling, Julian F. Skelton, Egberta Olcott, A.B. Dinwiddie, R.P. Irving, Sue Seddon Weleor, Richard F. Morris, Martha Harrison Christian, George W. McCrury, and Evie Blankenship. Approximately 100 pages used. 7 inches by 8 1/2 inches. Autograph Volume.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGreetings, poems and the like written to Kate Millington by her friends; sketches and colored cards are enclosed and loose. 7 1/2 inches by 8 1/2 inches. Autograph Volume.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndorsed: \"drawn and engraved by F. Bartolozzi, R.A.\" belonging to Georgia Blankenship, Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotograph Volume. 9 in. by 12 in\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e67 pages used. Loose international postage stamps (circa 1880s-1900s), previously lining selected blank pages in the back of the volume, were removed from the journal and consolidated into a separate enclosure in Box 11. Volume measures 6 inches by 15 inches. Autograph Volume.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecords and accounts of what appears to have been a children's enterprise. Miss Kate Blankenship was among the contributors of such items as Confederate and English buttons. Approximately 6 inches by 15 inches. Autograph Volume.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Millington's first wife was Emily Hamilton, daughter of William Hamilton, R.A. Approximately 163 sketches 7 1/2 in. by 9 1/2 in. Parchment binding.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e13 pages used. 6 inches by 8 inches. Parchment binding. Autograph Volume.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e7 inches by 8 inches by 2 1/2 inches deep. Photograph Volume.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[RELOCATED TO ARTIFACTS AT 2019C]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApproximately 8 inches in diameter, on stand, overall height 14 inches. Mss Artifact 2011\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotograph from when it was owned by John Millington, together with the later post card picture of the house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFragile.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Broken case and daguerreotype image in poor condition, 3.5\" x 4.5\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Metal oval brooch with miniature daguerreotype of John Millington on one side, and a tintype of Mrs. Millington on the other. 1.25\" x 1.5\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1\" x 1.5\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Painted on plaster, in broken case. 2.5\" x 3.5\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApproximately 100 stereocard photographs\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[MOVED TO ARTIFACT COLLECTION 2019C]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Glass plate negatives of photographs circa. 1880s-90s. When separated from their original envelopes for preservation concerns, a photocopy of the descriptive label is attached. Includes individual and group portraits with family, dog, friends, and classmates (Hanover Academy and \"V.M.J. cadets\"). Fragile and heavy box.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGlass plate negatives from circa 1880s-1890s, with views of streets, buildings, and house interiors. When separated from their original envelopes for preservation concerns, a photocopy of the descriptive label is attached. Fragile and heavy box.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUndeveloped photographic film, circa 1901, of L.F.B. Blakenship taken while he was in Cuba. Also includes a box in which the film was meant to have been sent to the Eastman Kodak Company to be developed. Film is rolled and is extremely brittle; likely nitrate and thus placed in special storage. Please contact SCRC staff before visiting.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis box was originally Box 7 before being rehoused and contains artifacts that were transferred to the Manuscripts Artifact Collection, Mss. 1.03. The box will be deleted once they have been described in the Manuscripts Artifact Collection.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote by John Millington. Re: a Guinea which was presented to him at his baptism (as an infant), then was carried in his pocket \"for above 50 years.\" [1777] Gold Guinea, as described.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScales in leather case, belonging to John Millington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpectacles in metal case belonging to John Millington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIvory fan, very finely carved, belonging to Emily Hamilton, first wife of John Millington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote with the fan identifying Emily Hamilton as daughter of William Hamilton, English artist who painted portrait of Mrs. Sedden (Siddon), celebrated English actress; her stage jewelry presented to Fulger (Folger) Shakespearean Library, Washington, D.C.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Small leather purse containing 3 \"Conduct\" Awards to J.M. Blankenship from McGuire's School.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRound medallion with worked hair design and initial \"B,\" 2 in. diameter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMexican lace known as \"drawn Work,\" owned by Mrs. Blankenship.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMexican woven purse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous hand-worked cards.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePetit point patterns.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Mitchell's Travellor's Guide through the United States,\" with colored map in back fold. Endorsed: \"J. Millington, Wmsbg. Virg'a. Bot in Philiadelphia. More full and 9 years more recent than Tanners.\" PV.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis box was originally Box 8 before being rehoused and contains artifacts that were transferred to the Manuscripts Artifact Collection, Mss. 1.03. The box will be deleted once they have been described in the Manuscripts Artifact Collection.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGold snuff box in red leather case, Inscribed inside cover, \"This box presented to John Millington, Esq., a Civil Engineer, by a few of the members of the London Mechanics Institute....\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRobert Christie, Secy, London Mechanical Institute, to John Millington, Falmouth, England. Accompanying a gold snuff box.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote stating that the snuff box was given to her sons, John M. Blankenship on July 27, 1889, and then to Frank B. Blankenship in April 1929, by Kate Millington Blankenship.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThermometer in case belonging to John Millington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDrafting instruments in wooden case belonging to John Millington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis box was originally Box 9 before being rehoused. Contains Mexican figurines.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Figurine \"White Nun\" endorsed, \"Mrs. R.E. Blankenship.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMexican figurine of a monk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Figurine of \"Mexican Black Nun\" endorsed, \"Mrs. R.E. Blankenship, Mexico, 1830\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiner figurine endorsed, \"Mrs. R.E. 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Includes diaries covering 1832, 1835, and 1861-1867; letters of his family members; and Blankenship family land records and letters concerning the Spanish-American War.","Several sketches of the life of John Millington, 1779-1868, and genealogical information on the family are to be found here. Papers of John Millington include his commission as an officer in the St. James Loyal Volunteers, London, and certificate for hair powder allowance, 1801; license as attorney under George III, 1802-1804; and his activities as an engineer in constructing a suspension bridge in Buchinghamshire, 1829. The notice of the sale of his effects in London and a passport to Vera Cruz, Mexico, signed by General Santa Ana, 1829, mark the move from England to Mexico, where he was the directing engineer for the Anglo-Mexican Mining Association. Letters of introductions to persons in the United States, 1832, which were taken with him when he left Mexico are included as are printed annoucements of the engineering office which he set up on Philadelphia, 1832. From this period arincluded letters from Michael Faraday of the Royal Institute, London, 1828-1832, and theatre programs from Philadelphia, 1834. Letters and papers from the time that he moved to Williamsburg to become Professor of Chemsistry and Natural Philosophy at the College of William and Mary, 1836-1850, conclude this box. Included is a letter written to Millington by T.R. Dew, President of the College, asking him to buy books for the College Library in Philadelphia Bookshops, 21 September, 1837, and many letters to other Professors of Natural Philosophy (Physics) in the United States, discussing textbooks that were in use at the time.","Typewritten copy.","Scope and Contents In \"William and Mary College Papers\" of the 1939 Survey; folders 16 (1 piece), 50 (2 pieces), 98a (1 piece), 108 (44 pieces), Typewritten copy.","Reprinted 1964 by the King and Queen Press, Williamsburg. TV.","Unsigned.","Unsigned.","Unsigned.","Scope and Contents Enclosure: Sketch of the life of John Millington by Alfred Temple Spanton \"about the year 1908,\" a great grandson of Dr. Millington.","Scope and Contents 1. List of marriages and issues. 3 pages. 2. A second list of marriages, children, and subsequent heirs, 1802-1841. 2 pages. 3. \"Copy of writing on back of Bartolozzi picture\" of Mrs. Ruth Millington, mother of Prof. John Millington. C. 4. List of Hills family, born 1872-1891. 1 page. 5. List of places of residence of John Millington from 1803 to 1863. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Exemption from the payment of duty of Hair Powder Certificates, due to his being a member of the St. James Loyal Volunteers Corps. Signed by Chas. Blackley. Printed Signed.","Sworn before the King George III, signed by R. Forester.","License to practice as an Attorney and Solicitor for one year. Signed by Samuel Hill.","License to practice as an Attorney and Solicitor for one year. Signed by Samuel Hill.","\"Whereof Geoffrey Lord Amherst is Colonel\". Signed by Scott Titchfield (Marquis).","Scope and Contents Endorsement: \"calling my attention to certain parts of his book \u0026amp; to dine with him.\"","Answer to an enquery regarding the diameters of Jupiter's satellites.","(Purchased March, 1968)","Concerning the chain cable cause. (Purchased from Ifam Kyle Hatchen, London, January 9, 1951)","Scope and Contents Regarding the transactions of the Society of Arts, his purchase of \"7 optical models\" and Luminus Conductor.","Scope and Contents Regarding an order from Millington.","Scope and Contents Regarding the subject on which Millington planned to discourse at the Royal Institute. Card.","Endorsement: \"about not calling\".","Scope and Contents Re: a suspension bridge that Millington was appointed to build. (Incomplete).","Scope and Contents An account with John Millington for services rendered in connection with contract and bond for the Mexican Mining Co.","Scope and Contents Endorsement: \"about dining with Hook, going to Mexico, etc.\"","Scope and Contents Endorsement: \"Mr. hook wishing me to dine with him on Thursday next to meet Porter, etc.\"","Scope and Contents Endorsement: \"pressing me to dine with him on morrow.\"","Scope and Contents Endorsement: \"begging to have his American Paddle specific ready by tomorrow.\"","Scope and Contents Endorsement: \"inctroducing Mr. Marshall as Engineer to E. London Water Works.\"","Scope and Contents Endorsement: Dr. Ols. Gregory, saying that \"wo'd undertake the reediting of Cavallo's Treatise of Phil'y for Mr. P. Hoare and Rev. Thos. Racket, the Ex'ors.\"","Scope and Contents Endorsement: \"for part of Phil. Transact's let me \u0026amp; asking if going to Mexico.\"","Millington to Faraday. Re: acceptance of Anglo-Mexican Mining Associates.","Printed Material. Card.","Scope and Contents Endorsment: \"Mr. Tindal pressing for answer to his letters.\"","Scope and Contents An introduction for John Millington and his family to Mr. Phelps of Madeira.","For an auction at No. 5 Doughty St.Endorsement: \"J. Millington Going to Mexico.\" Printed Material.","Issued at Vera Cruz, Mexico. PADS.","Scope and Contents Endorsement: \"passport for the Republic of Mexico.\"","James Chabot to John Millington, Esq. Note about son Tom.","Scope and Contents A printed announcement \"Aviso al comercio\" in Guanajuato. Printed material.","Sarah Gibson to John Millington at Guanajuato. Re: marriage of daughter Emily.","Memorandum signed by John Millington and endorsed: \"List of Articles brought away from [caborce] by self and Morcom.","Scope and Contents Thomas writes of his school, Emily of shopping for her mother.","Scope and Contents Signed.","Scope and Contents Requesting that they visit her and see their grandchild, Emilita.","Endorsement by John Millington.","Introducing John Millington, Director of the Anglo-Mexican Mining Assn. who plans to settle in Philadelphia.","Introducing John Millington, Commissioner of the Anglo-Mexican Mining Assn. who plans to settle in Philadelphia.","Scope and Contents Introducing John Millington. Four letters.","Introducing John Millington.","Introducing Professor Millington. Five letters and covers.","Scope and Contents Introducing Professor Millington.","Includes 2 pieces of equipage from the State of Vera Cruz, Mexico. PADS.","Scope and Contents Intrducing John Millington.","Scope and Contents Re: the situation in Mexico City, then under siege by Santa Ana, and of expected battle between Santa Ana and Bustamente.","Scope and Contents Writes of her desire to leave Mexico, but no one dares to leave the City for fear of murder and robbery in the continuing revolution.","Endorsement \"Dr. Ma[?]trie's Advertisement.\" Newspaper.E. Note: Dr. M'Murtrie has an advertisement in the last column on the second page in which Millington is mentioned as having constructed the dark closets for the exhibition of his illustrations.","Scope and Contents Re: a meeting of the British Association for the Advancement of Science, held at Cambridge, and Millington's request for a strip of Rhodium.","Printed Material.","Printed Material.","Scope and Contents Includes a program by Mr. Power. Endorsement: \"with J. Lett's orders.\"","Scope and Contents Incomplete. Endorsement: \"Autograph of Miss Hughes, a Singer of the London theatres.\"","Appointment of John Millington by Board of Visitors of William and Mary College as Professor of Natural Philosophy and Chemistry.","J. Page, Rector of William and Mary College, to John Millington. Re: election as Professor to William and Mary College.","Printed invitation of students of William and Mary to a ball to be held on February 22.","Scope and Contents Date is recorded as 8 mo. 17, 1836. Re: questions in astronomy.","Scope and Contents License to serve as a Lay Reader in the Episcopal Church in Williamsburg.","Scope and Contents Congratulations on his appointment at the College: he (Faraday) has been at the R.A. for 23 years; a lathe ordered by Millington.","Scope and Contents Endorsement: \"about Saunder's loan--\u0026amp; his going to England.\" Having bought a copper mine in the Wisconson Territory, he is going to Europe to engage miners.","Scope and Contents Endorsement: \"Dr. J.G. at canonsburg, Jefferson College about my [?] degree in s'd College \u0026amp; his coming to town....\"","Scope and Contents Endorsement: \"Mr. John Vaughn inviting me to breakfast with him on morrow morning.\"","Endorsement: \"Judge Tucker at F.S. about my taking Edmund Randolf to Board, etc.\"","Scope and Contents Endorsement: \"Mr. Dew requesting me to purchase 2 or 300 $ worth of books for Wm. \u0026amp; Mary College Library.","Scope and Contents Endorsement: \"Mr. Dew asking me to take Mr. J. Wright to board.\"","Scope and Contents Endorsement: \"about new edition of his Nat. Philosophy.\"","Scope and Contents Endorsement: \"stating that Jefferson Coll. had conferred M.D. upon me \u0026amp; to appoint some person to receive the diploma.\"","Scope and Contents Endorsement: \"saying he had sent 1st vol. of his Phil'y to Dobson for me \u0026amp; with part'-lars of price, etc.\"","Endorsement: \"about repair of stronomical Telescope, Text Books, etc.\" Includes a full discussion of scientific textbooks in use and enquiries about \"Millington's Natural Philosophy.\"","Scope and Contents Endorsement: \"about shipping me a box of Tin ores, etc.\" Letter states that he will spend \"specimens of most of the minerals found in the U.S.\"","Scope and Contents A deed to property in Tennessee. Signed.","Scope and Contents Endorsemed: \"to send him copy of my book on Engineering.\"","Scope and Contents Endorsed: \"Prof. Saunders asking of I wished to buy a woman serv't--Ans'd in affirmative.\" Woman was wife to man owned by Saunders.","Scope and Contents \"I am sorry your present situation is not agreeable to you...recommend to you to ask for an assistant...\"","Scope and Contents Regarding her students seeing the College.","Scope and Contents Endorsed: \"Uncle George in his 86th year. The last letter he wrote me.\" Regarding Tom Millington, son of John Millington and his \"Father's wife\" in England.","An account and statement regarding the estate of Peter Aylward, a part of which is to go to \"Millington Trustees.\"","Scope and Contents Indenture for the price of the house and lot in Williamsburg. Signed. C. Separate agreement with Thomas O. Cogbill, Trustee for William H. Lee.","Scope and Contents Signed.","Scope and Contents Lease of a house and garden on the north side of the main street of Williamsburg. Signed.","Scope and Contents A comparison of the lecture hours of Professor Millington with those of Professor Silliman in Boston. Signed.","Scope and Contents Bond for portion of the purchase price of property in Williamsburg, Virginia. Signed.","Scope and Contents Deed for property in Williamsburg, Virginia. Signed.","Scope and Contents Signed by Ruch'd L. Lloyd.","He writes, \"The Oregon Difficulty has paralysed everything in the way of business....for Fear of war between the two countries.\"","Regarding inheretance from the will of the late Peter Aylward, deceased in 1840. Card.","Endorsed: \"With acc. of the close of Mr. Dew's life.\"","Enclosing a sermon for the funeral of Mr. Letts.","Enclosing an account sheet. ADrS. Enclosed.","Regarding the final settlement of the estate of the late Peter Aylward. ADrS.","Scope and Contents Signed.","Scope and Contents Signed.","Letters and papers of John Millington record his move to the newly opened University of Mississippi in Oxford, Mississippi, 1850, and to the Medical College, Memphis, Tennessee, 1853. From this period came an order for payment for engineering services to the Mississippi Central Railroad, a copy of a medical address pritned in the Memphis Daily Bulletin, and letters from Williamsburg, Virginia, where he still owned a house, 1855-1858. A letter written by John C. Phillips after an eight month exploratory trip to Pike's Peak, colorado, 1861, reviews the mining prospects there; shares of stock from the Aetna Oil Company and the Shafton Coal Company reflect mineral activity in the East. From the war years, 1861-1864, there are many letters from his daughter, Mrs. Kate Millington Blankenship in Richmond, Virginia, and his son, George B. Millington, which tell of the movement of armies, the high prices of civillian goods, etc. The remainder of the letters and papers in this box are from the period of the return of John Millington to live in Philadelphia, 1865, and then to Richmond, Virginia, 1867, until his death on 10 July, 1868. Also included are papers concerned with the settlement of the estate of John Millington, 1868-1892.","Enclosing a power of Attorney. ADrS. E.","Regarding his account with the company.","Regarding his business with that firm.","Regarding settlement of an estate in England, to which Millington is an heir.","Regarding settlement of an estate.","Endorsed: \"Coults and Co. inclosing Bank account to this day.\"","Regarding transfer of money received for his account.","Endorsed: \"Bishop Green at memphis, saying his was coming to preach at Oxford....\"","Regarding his accounts in England.","A promissory note for $105 to Lewis Sharks (Dean). Card.","Regarding family affairs; copies of the new Illustrated Papers; and his life in Philadelphia.","Regarding an engraving to be made; enclosing a syllabus of the Chemical Institute; he has joined the Sons of Temperance.","Regarding shares held by John Millington in the railroad.","Order for payment to John Millington for work for the railroad company.","News of England from the brother of John Millington's first wife.","Scope and Contents Endorsement: \"to say the 20th St. house sold for $5,150 cash \u0026amp; to send the title deeds.\"","PAM.","From a student at the Memphis Medical College, whose diploma had been withheld until a note was given for money owed on his tuition; including a rumor that the college is soon to close.","Family news; John Millington's move to a new residence.","Regarding his attempts to rent their furnished house in Williamsburg; news of the people in the town.","Sent with a volume of her poems, and asking for a review of them.","Deed for tracts of land in Fayette County, Tennessee.","Regarding the death of her husband. Card.","Scope and Contents Regarding her move to her new home in Richmond, and family news.","Letter to Katie Millington Blakenship describing the hard times and social news. Card.","A bank check.","Family news; endorsement: \"send to Hills.\"","Regarding her life in England.","Regarding an eight month trip around Pike's Peak in Colorado prospecting for gold and other minerals; and offering his services to the South in the event of a war.","Scope and Contents Regarding hope of a war between England and the United States in order to take the pressure off the South; buying blankets and overcoats for Southern soldiers; the formation of the Confederacy under Jefferson Davis; the progress of the war; the defeat of the \"grand army\" in its attempt to take Richmond; concern for his house in Williamsburg; the threat of an attack on Memphis.","Endorsement: \"enquiry into state of affairs in Williamsburg, Va....\"","Regarding threat of the Federal army at Cairy; hope for a return to peace; the birth of a daughter to Mrs. Blankenship.","Regarding her visit to her daughter; 2 bad fires in Memphis; the army that is being formed; high prices. Card.","Scope and Contents Regarding a business trip made by rail through Manassas, behind the Confederate lines.","Scope and Contents Regarding inauguration of President Davis on 22 February; hope that the British will lift the blockade and perhaps declare war on the North; the capture of a part of the railroad line by the Northerners; Tennessee Legislature has fled from Nashville to Memphis; hope to return to Williamsburg; then purchase a 220 acre plantation at La Grange, Tennessee.","Receipt for $5,500 in Confederate Notes, for investment.","Scope and Contents Indenture for 23 acres and a house. Signed","Printed Material.","Scope and Contents By flag of truce; Kate's second daughter.","Scope and Contents Written to J.M. in Philadelphia. Regarding the high prices in the south--$175 for a pair of shoes; requests an English check for 20 pounds which could be sold in the south for $1,200 to $1,500.","Scope and Contents Printed Signed.","Scope and Contents Regarding the uncertainty of mails; markets will supplied in Richmond where he visited his sister; prices very high there, however; his army pay just about covers his mess account.","Scope and Contents Signed.","Scope and Contents Signed.","Scope and Contents Printed Signed.","Scope and Contents Re: the handling of some affairs for him. Card.","Scope and Contents Re: the reverses of the confederate Army in the Tennessee Campaign, including the battle of Franklin and of Nashville; and poorly clad and nearly barefood army.","Newspaper clipping.","Newspaper clipping.","PADS.","Scope and Contents On inspecting their place in la Grange he finds headquarters of the 11th Illinois regiment and 9 families of the 2nd Arkansas regiment in the house, all marble mantels gone, most of the windows broken, and the furniture taken.","Scope and Contents Endorsement: \"Relinquishment of the Bureau of the property at La Grange seized as belonging to Rev'd John N. Waddell\" by John Millington. ADS.","Scope and Contents Signed.","Scope and Contents Regarding the payment of taxes.","Scope and Contents Deed for house and 23 acres in Fayette County, Tennessee. (See Indenture of 15 October, 1862.) Signed.","Autogaphed document.","Scope and Contents Regarding selling his Williamsburg home.","Scope and Contents Regarding the purchase of John Millington's Williamsburg house.","Scope and Contents Regarding the claim for damage to the property at La Grange, Tennessee.","Scope and Contents Regarding his life in Memphis, and the move of \"Pa and Ma\" (Mr. and Mrs. John Millington) to Richmond.","Scope and Contents Receipt for payment for half a gallon of whiskey. Signed.","Scope and Contents Regarding the account of John Millington.","Scope and Contents Regarding an account of his in the name of G.B. Millington, his son.","Scope and Contents Regarding account in that bank.","Scope and Contents Business matters.","Scope and Contents Endorsement: \"Has rented Waddell Place for the year of 1868.\"","Regarding property in Tennessee.","Scope and Contents Sympathy expressed for the death of her father.","Regarding the death of their father (John Millington).","Scope and Contents Regarding the death of \"Ma\" (Mrs. John Millington).","Scope and Contents Regarding a rehearsal, etc.","Scope and Contents Regarding the estate of John Millington.","Regarding their late father's affairs. ACyS.","Scope and Contents Regarding court certificates he sent to England in connection with the estate of John Millington.","Scope and Contents Regarding the settlement of the estate of John Millington.","Scope and Contents Regarding the settlement of the estate of John Millington.","Scope and Contents Receipts for monies received from R. E. Blankenship, Admin. for John Millington, deceased.","Scope and Contents Regarding Titles to the Philadelphia property of John Millington.","Scope and Contents Regarding the administration of the estate of John Millington.","Scope and Contents Regarding the estate of John Millington.","Scope and Contents Regarding the will of John Millington.","Scope and Contents Regarding the payment of dividends to estate of John Millington with enclosures.","Scope and Contents 1869. Papers connected with the case of Deare vs. Bates.","Scope and Contents Lettered as exhibits \"A\" through \"M\" in the trial.","Scope and Contents Letter thanking Professor Henry for items he sent to W\u0026amp;M and comments on Thomas Dew's death.","Newspaper clipping.","Contains primarly diaries, one notebook and one account book.","AV.","AV.","AV. 12 February-15 April 15 April-13 June 13 June-26 September 25 September-31 December","AV. 1 Januar-16 March 16 March-4 June 5 June-19 August 19 August-26 October 26 October-31 December","AV 1 January-30 March 30 March-22 June 22 June-18 September 18 September-31 December","AV.","AV. 2 January-13 April 13 April-7 August 7 August-27 December","AV. 1 January-10 April 11 April-15 July 16 July-24 October 25 October-31 January, 1865","AV. 1 February-15 May 15 May-9 August 9 August-31 December","AV. 1 January-20 March 20 March-29 June 2 July-10 October","AV. 1 January-10 December 9 December-27 December","Death of Millington is noted of Friday, July 10, 1868. 2 books. PAV.","59 pages. TDr.","Harriet Blankenship Papers, 1834-1861, and Blankenship Family papers, 1866-1951. Included is correspondence with John Wesley Johnson of Mississippi and George F. Holmes of the University of Virginia regarding the biography of Dr. John Millington. There are letters from Frank and John Blankenship to their mother, Mrs. Kate M. Blankenship, many of which are from Florida and Cuba in the time of the Spanish-American War, 1989-1899. Included is correspondence, 1937, between Mrs. Blankenship and the officers of the Folger Shakespearean Library in Washington regarding the gift of Mrs. Siddon's stage jewelry, which had been given by Dr. Millington to his grandmdaughter; and a 6 page report of the Pearl harbor attack of the December 7, 1941, sent out by Earl M. Thacker of Honolulu.","Cover for some of next 14 papers.","Scope and Contents Signed.","Scope and Contents Signed.","Scope and Contents Regarding deeds from Bacon Tate (sic) and Petes (sic).","Scope and Contents Regarding the biographical sketch of her father, Dr. John Millington.","Scope and Contents Regarding the biographical sketch of her father, Dr. John Millington.","Regarding our biographical sketch of Dr. John Millington, her father.","Scope and Contents On the same subject.","Scope and Contents Endorsement: \"Please return to Mrs. K.M. Blankenship...Richmond, Va.\"","Scope and Contents Regarding \"the Blankenship matter.\"","Scope and Contents Regarding dull days and duties in the army.","Scope and Contents Regarding a furlough.","Scope and Contents Regarding his return from a furlough.","Scope and Contents Re: crowded and sickening conditions of the soldiers on the transport ship.","Scope and Contents Regarding a trip from Savannah.","Scope and Contents Regarding the inaction of the fleet, \"now that the war is over.\"","Newspaper clipping.","Scope and Contents Regarding family affairs including the marriage of a sister, Evie.","Scope and Contents Frank Blankenship to Mrs. Kate M. Blankenship. Re: the enthusiasm of the people of Havana for General Gomex; description of a carnival and that \"battle of the flowers.\"","Scope and Contents Frank Blankenship to Mrs. Kate M. Blankenship. Re: family affairs and the hope that his mother will come to Cuba for a visit.","Scope and Contents Regarding the army's duties in policing the city until a Cuban police force is formed.","Scope and Contents Enclosure: note on \"Castleford Ware\" signed G[?] B[?]. Enclosure.","Scope and Contents Regarding information concerning Professor John Millington, father of Mrs. K.M.B. C.","Scope and Contents Regarding the return of the manuscript of the life of Professor John Millington.","Regarding the value of a book on medals.","Scope and Contents Regarding a monument to the grandfather of Mrs. Marshall, who had taught Miss Henley's father at William and Mary, probably a reference to John Millington.","Enclosure: list of particular gifts.","Regarding certain prints offered to the Library and a collection of Siddons stage jewelry.","Report of conditions in Honolulu after December 7, 1941 attack by Japanese. Manuscript.","Appreciation for a playbill sent by Mrs. Blankenship; interest in the stage properties of Mrs. Siddons.","Unknown recipient. Regarding Mrs. Siddons' stage jewelry.","Regarding portrait and miniature owned by Miss Blankenship. Card.","Regarding the receipt of the Siddons stage jewelry.","Appreciation for the presentation of Mrs. Siddons' stage jewelry to the library. TOLS. Enclosure: \"Sarah Siddons's stage jewelry,\" a description of this and account of its former ownership by Dr. John Millington. Enclosed.","Newspaper clipping.","Application blank to the United Daughters of the Confederacy for the daughter of Captain R.E. Blankenship, Miss Kate Blankenship.","Printed material.","Donated by the heirs of Frank B. Blankenship, grandson of John Millington.","Notice by his daughter, Mrs. Kate Millington Blankenship. Newspaper clipping","Regarding a gold snuff box of John Millington left to the College in the will of Frank B. Blankenship.","Regarding items of interest to the College from the old Blankenship house.","Names and addresses of the heirs of Frank B. Blankenship.","Scope and Contents Regarding the \"Blankenship Home\" where artifacts relating to Professor John Millington were obtained. Newspaper clipping.","Stating that he has a portrait of John Millington and some books. Enclosed brochure from Valentine Museum, Richmond, on painting of J.M. and mother (see folder V-21).","Scope and Contents Reference to Ethel Hills, granddaughter of John Millington.","Enclosing xerox copy of cover and article from Valentine Museum brochure; sent valuable \"Mitchell's Traveller's Guide of the U.S.\" of 1843, with colored map.","Scope and Contents John Millington, Elizabeth Letts, Sarah Anne Letts (who married J.M.), Robert Moore Blankenship, John Millington Blankenship, Richard F. Morris, Robert Blankenship Morris.","Scope and Contents John Millington, Sarah Anne Letts, Mrs. Harriet Blakenship, Robert E. Blankenship, R.M. Blankenship, Annie Blankenship, Kate Blankenship, Sarah Anne Millington, George Beale Millington.","Annie Blankenshop, John Millington Blankenship, Mrs. Frances Harrison Blankenship, Mrs. Kate Millington Blankenship, John M. Blankenship, Mrs. Evie Blankenship Carter, Mrs. Caroline Virginia Gordon, Mrs. Harriet Blankenship, Robert Millington Blankenship, Jr. Newspaper clippings.","See John Millington account book of sale of tickets, in Box VI. Printed Material.","Newspaper. Announcement of John Millington's appointment to William and Mary College faculty, on page 2.","Included is a list of his acomplishments unrecorded elsewhere. Newspaper clipping.","Newspaper clipping","Scope and Contents (J.M. owned the house now known as the \"Wythe House\" having lived in it while he was Professor of Natural Philosophy at William and Mary. When he left Williamsburg in 1850, he rented the house out for many years.) Newspaper clipping.","Printed material.","Printed material. Card.","Newspaper clipping.","Printed material.","Printed material.","Newspaper Clipping.","Printed material.","Printed material.","Includes an account of the ghost of the house. Newspaper clipping.","3 photographs.","\"The artist who painted the portrait of Mrs. Millington with her son, John Millington, done in London.\" A typed note on the lie of A.K., 1740-1807.","Includes photograph of the painting on the cover and article on it on page 1. The painting was left to the museum in the will of Frank B. Blankenship, grandson of John Millington.","Scope and Contents Photographs endorsed \"Professor of Chemistry \u0026amp; Toxicology in the Memphis Medical College, Tennessee, 1857.\"","Photographs.","Photograph.","Photograph.","Photograph.","Photographs.","Photograph.","Photograph.","Photograph.","Photograph.","Photograph.","Photograph.","Photograph.","Photograph.","One has list: McLeod, Walkter, Warwick, Warren, Blankenship, Rutherfoord. Photograph.","Photograph.","Photograph.","Photograph.","Photograph.","Photograph.","Identified as \"Thomas Millington of London, Eng. Father of John Millington.\" The label behind the original frame also bears the inscription \"Georgie Blackenship, April 192[9]\"","Includes one printed version, taken from the water color by Thomas C. Millington. Printed Material.","Photograph.","Includes biographical notes copied from 'Bryan's Dictionary of Painters and Sculptors\". Probably the painter of the miniature of John Millington as a boy. Photograph.","Three cartes de visite found in the trunk of John Millington. Photos are possibly of Bruton Parish Church and Cemetary. Each is about 4 in. x 2.5 in. Good condition with fading.","By William Hamilton. Purchased at Regent Circus, Picadilly, London. 26 pages used.","\"Prof'r J. Millington, William and Mary College, Williamsburg, Va. Bot in Philadelphia, 1849. 75 cts.\" 3 inches by 5 inches.","Endorsed, \"Sue fox Album, Richmond, Virginia\". Greetings, poems and the like written to Sue Fox by her friends. 6 inches by 8 inches. Autograph Volume.","Cooking receipts, plus a few pages of newspaper clippings regarding diseases and cures. Approximately 40 pages used. 6 1/2 inches by 8 inches. Autograph Volume.","Scope and Contents Secretaries reporting on meetings of the \"club\" include C.L. Campbell, Irving E. Campbell, A.M. Olcott, R. Massey Noeling, Julian F. Skelton, Egberta Olcott, A.B. Dinwiddie, R.P. Irving, Sue Seddon Weleor, Richard F. Morris, Martha Harrison Christian, George W. McCrury, and Evie Blankenship. Approximately 100 pages used. 7 inches by 8 1/2 inches. Autograph Volume.","Greetings, poems and the like written to Kate Millington by her friends; sketches and colored cards are enclosed and loose. 7 1/2 inches by 8 1/2 inches. Autograph Volume.","Endorsed: \"drawn and engraved by F. Bartolozzi, R.A.\" belonging to Georgia Blankenship, Richmond.","Photograph Volume. 9 in. by 12 in","67 pages used. Loose international postage stamps (circa 1880s-1900s), previously lining selected blank pages in the back of the volume, were removed from the journal and consolidated into a separate enclosure in Box 11. Volume measures 6 inches by 15 inches. Autograph Volume.","Records and accounts of what appears to have been a children's enterprise. Miss Kate Blankenship was among the contributors of such items as Confederate and English buttons. Approximately 6 inches by 15 inches. Autograph Volume.","John Millington's first wife was Emily Hamilton, daughter of William Hamilton, R.A. Approximately 163 sketches 7 1/2 in. by 9 1/2 in. Parchment binding.","13 pages used. 6 inches by 8 inches. Parchment binding. Autograph Volume.","7 inches by 8 inches by 2 1/2 inches deep. Photograph Volume.","[RELOCATED TO ARTIFACTS AT 2019C]","Approximately 8 inches in diameter, on stand, overall height 14 inches. Mss Artifact 2011","Photograph from when it was owned by John Millington, together with the later post card picture of the house.","Fragile.","Scope and Contents Broken case and daguerreotype image in poor condition, 3.5\" x 4.5\"","Scope and Contents Metal oval brooch with miniature daguerreotype of John Millington on one side, and a tintype of Mrs. Millington on the other. 1.25\" x 1.5\"","Scope and Contents 1\" x 1.5\"","Scope and Contents Painted on plaster, in broken case. 2.5\" x 3.5\"","Approximately 100 stereocard photographs","[MOVED TO ARTIFACT COLLECTION 2019C]","Scope and Contents Glass plate negatives of photographs circa. 1880s-90s. When separated from their original envelopes for preservation concerns, a photocopy of the descriptive label is attached. Includes individual and group portraits with family, dog, friends, and classmates (Hanover Academy and \"V.M.J. cadets\"). Fragile and heavy box.","Glass plate negatives from circa 1880s-1890s, with views of streets, buildings, and house interiors. When separated from their original envelopes for preservation concerns, a photocopy of the descriptive label is attached. Fragile and heavy box.","Undeveloped photographic film, circa 1901, of L.F.B. Blakenship taken while he was in Cuba. Also includes a box in which the film was meant to have been sent to the Eastman Kodak Company to be developed. Film is rolled and is extremely brittle; likely nitrate and thus placed in special storage. Please contact SCRC staff before visiting.","This box was originally Box 7 before being rehoused and contains artifacts that were transferred to the Manuscripts Artifact Collection, Mss. 1.03. The box will be deleted once they have been described in the Manuscripts Artifact Collection.","Note by John Millington. Re: a Guinea which was presented to him at his baptism (as an infant), then was carried in his pocket \"for above 50 years.\" [1777] Gold Guinea, as described.","Scales in leather case, belonging to John Millington.","Spectacles in metal case belonging to John Millington.","Ivory fan, very finely carved, belonging to Emily Hamilton, first wife of John Millington.","Note with the fan identifying Emily Hamilton as daughter of William Hamilton, English artist who painted portrait of Mrs. Sedden (Siddon), celebrated English actress; her stage jewelry presented to Fulger (Folger) Shakespearean Library, Washington, D.C.","Scope and Contents Small leather purse containing 3 \"Conduct\" Awards to J.M. Blankenship from McGuire's School.","Round medallion with worked hair design and initial \"B,\" 2 in. diameter.","Mexican lace known as \"drawn Work,\" owned by Mrs. Blankenship.","Mexican woven purse.","Miscellaneous hand-worked cards.","Petit point patterns.","\"Mitchell's Travellor's Guide through the United States,\" with colored map in back fold. Endorsed: \"J. Millington, Wmsbg. Virg'a. Bot in Philiadelphia. More full and 9 years more recent than Tanners.\" PV.","This box was originally Box 8 before being rehoused and contains artifacts that were transferred to the Manuscripts Artifact Collection, Mss. 1.03. The box will be deleted once they have been described in the Manuscripts Artifact Collection.","Gold snuff box in red leather case, Inscribed inside cover, \"This box presented to John Millington, Esq., a Civil Engineer, by a few of the members of the London Mechanics Institute....\"","Robert Christie, Secy, London Mechanical Institute, to John Millington, Falmouth, England. Accompanying a gold snuff box.","Note stating that the snuff box was given to her sons, John M. Blankenship on July 27, 1889, and then to Frank B. Blankenship in April 1929, by Kate Millington Blankenship.","Thermometer in case belonging to John Millington.","Drafting instruments in wooden case belonging to John Millington.","This box was originally Box 9 before being rehoused. Contains Mexican figurines.","Scope and Contents Figurine \"White Nun\" endorsed, \"Mrs. R.E. Blankenship.\"","Mexican figurine of a monk.","Scope and Contents Figurine of \"Mexican Black Nun\" endorsed, \"Mrs. R.E. Blankenship, Mexico, 1830\"","Miner figurine endorsed, \"Mrs. R.E. Blankenship, Mexico, 1830.\""],"separatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eRoll of undeveloped photographs taken in Cuba by L.F.B. Blankenship were transferred to the Manuscripts Photograph Collection, 9 February 9, 2012.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArtifacts were transferred to the Manuscripts Artifact Collection (Mss. 1.03), and are in the process of being described. Artifacts with descriptions include: Watercolor of Sudbury Church (65M59.01), match box (65M59.A02.2), name plate (65M59.A02.4), ivory seal (65M59.A02.7), porcelain lids (65M59.A02.8a), small cup (65.M59.A02.8b), broken bowl (65M59.A02.8c), clay mortars (65M59.A02.8d), fish painting on glass (65M59.A02.8e), bronze powder (65M59.A02.8f)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas Millington's watercolor painting of Bruton Parish Church was transferred from the John Millington Papers (Mss. 65 M59, Box 18, Folder 11) to the Thomas Millington Collection (MS 00306) on July 29, 2019.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"separatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Separated Materials"],"separatedmaterial_tesim":["Roll of undeveloped photographs taken in Cuba by L.F.B. Blankenship were transferred to the Manuscripts Photograph Collection, 9 February 9, 2012.","Artifacts were transferred to the Manuscripts Artifact Collection (Mss. 1.03), and are in the process of being described. Artifacts with descriptions include: Watercolor of Sudbury Church (65M59.01), match box (65M59.A02.2), name plate (65M59.A02.4), ivory seal (65M59.A02.7), porcelain lids (65M59.A02.8a), small cup (65.M59.A02.8b), broken bowl (65M59.A02.8c), clay mortars (65M59.A02.8d), fish painting on glass (65M59.A02.8e), bronze powder (65M59.A02.8f)","Thomas Millington's watercolor painting of Bruton Parish Church was transferred from the John Millington Papers (Mss. 65 M59, Box 18, Folder 11) to the Thomas Millington Collection (MS 00306) on July 29, 2019."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eBefore reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Use:"],"userestrict_tesim":["Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library."],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center","Memphis Medical College, Memphis, Tenn"],"names_coll_ssim":["Memphis Medical College, Memphis, Tenn","Blankenship family","Millington family"],"famname_ssim":["Blankenship family","Millington family"],"persname_ssim":["Millington, John, 1779-1868"],"names_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center","Memphis Medical College, Memphis, Tenn","Blankenship family","Millington family","Millington, John, 1779-1868"],"language_ssim":["English"],"total_component_count_is":471,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-06-23T07:46:13.986Z","collection":{"numFound":1,"start":0,"numFoundExact":true,"docs":[{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8395","ead_ssi":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8395","_root_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8395","_nest_parent_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8395","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/WM/repositories_2_resources_8395.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Millington, John Papers","title_ssm":["John Millington Papers"],"title_tesim":["John Millington Papers"],"unitdate_ssm":["1801-1951"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1801-1951"],"normalized_date_ssm":["1801/1951"],"normalized_title_ssm":["John Millington Papers, 1801/1951"],"text":["John Millington Papers, 1801/1951","Mss. 65 M59","/repositories/2/resources/8395","Wythe House (Williamsburg, Va.)","College of William and Mary--History--19th century","Engineering--Study and teaching--United States--19th century","Mexico--History--19th century","Mining engineering--History--19th century","Spanish-American War, 1898","United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865","Universities and Colleges--Virginia--Faculty","University of Mississippi--History--19th century","World War, 1939-1945--Pacific Area","Account books","Correspondence","Diaries","Lithographs","Maps","Photographs","Watercolors (drawings)","2,477.00 items","Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","This collection is currently being processed. Please consult a staff member for further information.","John Millington was born May 11, 1779 near London. Licensed as attorney in England, he later turned to engineering. Professor of Royal Institution. In 1829, moved to Mexico as engineer with Anglo-Mexican Mining Association. Moved to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1832. Professor of Chemistry and Natural Philosophy at College of William and Mary, 1836-1848. Took degree of doctor of medicine at Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia. Professor of Chemistry and Natural Science at University of Mississippi. Professor, Memphis (Tennessee) Medical College. Died in 1868.","The material from Acc. 1980.124 was previously part of the John Millington Collection, UA 6.015.","The collection was rehoused into new boxes and folders, and the box and folder list were compiled by Matt Abel and Jenn Quirnback from December 2012-March 2013. As a result, box and folder numbers from the original paper finding aid have been updated.","John Millington Collection (UA 6.015)","Thomas Millington Collection (MS 00306)","The personal library of John Millington is in the Special Collections Research Center, William \u0026 Mary Libraries.","Roll of undeveloped photographs taken in Cuba by L.F.B. Blankenship were transferred to the Manuscripts Photograph Collection, 9 February 2012.","All of the artifacts and copper plates that were originally part of Boxes 7-10, 13-15 were transferred to the Manuscripts Artifact Collection (Mss. 1.03), and are in the processing of being described. Artifacts with descriptions include: Watercolor of Sudbury Church (65M59.01), match box (65M59.A02.2), name plate (65M59.A02.4), ivory seal (65M59.A02.7), porcelain lids (65M59.A02.8a), small cup (65.M59.A02.8b), broken bowl (65M59.A02.8c), clay mortars (65M59.A02.8d), fish painting on glass (65M59.A02.8e), bronze powder (65M59.A02.8f)","Millington's papers concern his experiences as directing engineer of the Anglo-Mexican Mining Association, as professor at the College of William \u0026 Mary (where he lived in the Wythe House), as professor at University of Mississippi, and at Memphis Medical College. Includes diaries covering 1832, 1835, and 1861-1867; letters of his family members; and Blankenship family land records and letters concerning the Spanish-American War.","Several sketches of the life of John Millington, 1779-1868, and genealogical information on the family are to be found here. Papers of John Millington include his commission as an officer in the St. James Loyal Volunteers, London, and certificate for hair powder allowance, 1801; license as attorney under George III, 1802-1804; and his activities as an engineer in constructing a suspension bridge in Buchinghamshire, 1829. The notice of the sale of his effects in London and a passport to Vera Cruz, Mexico, signed by General Santa Ana, 1829, mark the move from England to Mexico, where he was the directing engineer for the Anglo-Mexican Mining Association. Letters of introductions to persons in the United States, 1832, which were taken with him when he left Mexico are included as are printed annoucements of the engineering office which he set up on Philadelphia, 1832. From this period arincluded letters from Michael Faraday of the Royal Institute, London, 1828-1832, and theatre programs from Philadelphia, 1834. Letters and papers from the time that he moved to Williamsburg to become Professor of Chemsistry and Natural Philosophy at the College of William and Mary, 1836-1850, conclude this box. Included is a letter written to Millington by T.R. Dew, President of the College, asking him to buy books for the College Library in Philadelphia Bookshops, 21 September, 1837, and many letters to other Professors of Natural Philosophy (Physics) in the United States, discussing textbooks that were in use at the time.","Typewritten copy.","Scope and Contents In \"William and Mary College Papers\" of the 1939 Survey; folders 16 (1 piece), 50 (2 pieces), 98a (1 piece), 108 (44 pieces), Typewritten copy.","Reprinted 1964 by the King and Queen Press, Williamsburg. TV.","Unsigned.","Unsigned.","Unsigned.","Scope and Contents Enclosure: Sketch of the life of John Millington by Alfred Temple Spanton \"about the year 1908,\" a great grandson of Dr. Millington.","Scope and Contents 1. List of marriages and issues. 3 pages. 2. A second list of marriages, children, and subsequent heirs, 1802-1841. 2 pages. 3. \"Copy of writing on back of Bartolozzi picture\" of Mrs. Ruth Millington, mother of Prof. John Millington. C. 4. List of Hills family, born 1872-1891. 1 page. 5. List of places of residence of John Millington from 1803 to 1863. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Exemption from the payment of duty of Hair Powder Certificates, due to his being a member of the St. James Loyal Volunteers Corps. Signed by Chas. Blackley. Printed Signed.","Sworn before the King George III, signed by R. Forester.","License to practice as an Attorney and Solicitor for one year. Signed by Samuel Hill.","License to practice as an Attorney and Solicitor for one year. Signed by Samuel Hill.","\"Whereof Geoffrey Lord Amherst is Colonel\". Signed by Scott Titchfield (Marquis).","Scope and Contents Endorsement: \"calling my attention to certain parts of his book \u0026amp; to dine with him.\"","Answer to an enquery regarding the diameters of Jupiter's satellites.","(Purchased March, 1968)","Concerning the chain cable cause. (Purchased from Ifam Kyle Hatchen, London, January 9, 1951)","Scope and Contents Regarding the transactions of the Society of Arts, his purchase of \"7 optical models\" and Luminus Conductor.","Scope and Contents Regarding an order from Millington.","Scope and Contents Regarding the subject on which Millington planned to discourse at the Royal Institute. Card.","Endorsement: \"about not calling\".","Scope and Contents Re: a suspension bridge that Millington was appointed to build. (Incomplete).","Scope and Contents An account with John Millington for services rendered in connection with contract and bond for the Mexican Mining Co.","Scope and Contents Endorsement: \"about dining with Hook, going to Mexico, etc.\"","Scope and Contents Endorsement: \"Mr. hook wishing me to dine with him on Thursday next to meet Porter, etc.\"","Scope and Contents Endorsement: \"pressing me to dine with him on morrow.\"","Scope and Contents Endorsement: \"begging to have his American Paddle specific ready by tomorrow.\"","Scope and Contents Endorsement: \"inctroducing Mr. Marshall as Engineer to E. London Water Works.\"","Scope and Contents Endorsement: Dr. Ols. Gregory, saying that \"wo'd undertake the reediting of Cavallo's Treatise of Phil'y for Mr. P. Hoare and Rev. Thos. Racket, the Ex'ors.\"","Scope and Contents Endorsement: \"for part of Phil. Transact's let me \u0026amp; asking if going to Mexico.\"","Millington to Faraday. Re: acceptance of Anglo-Mexican Mining Associates.","Printed Material. Card.","Scope and Contents Endorsment: \"Mr. Tindal pressing for answer to his letters.\"","Scope and Contents An introduction for John Millington and his family to Mr. Phelps of Madeira.","For an auction at No. 5 Doughty St.Endorsement: \"J. Millington Going to Mexico.\" Printed Material.","Issued at Vera Cruz, Mexico. PADS.","Scope and Contents Endorsement: \"passport for the Republic of Mexico.\"","James Chabot to John Millington, Esq. Note about son Tom.","Scope and Contents A printed announcement \"Aviso al comercio\" in Guanajuato. Printed material.","Sarah Gibson to John Millington at Guanajuato. Re: marriage of daughter Emily.","Memorandum signed by John Millington and endorsed: \"List of Articles brought away from [caborce] by self and Morcom.","Scope and Contents Thomas writes of his school, Emily of shopping for her mother.","Scope and Contents Signed.","Scope and Contents Requesting that they visit her and see their grandchild, Emilita.","Endorsement by John Millington.","Introducing John Millington, Director of the Anglo-Mexican Mining Assn. who plans to settle in Philadelphia.","Introducing John Millington, Commissioner of the Anglo-Mexican Mining Assn. who plans to settle in Philadelphia.","Scope and Contents Introducing John Millington. Four letters.","Introducing John Millington.","Introducing Professor Millington. Five letters and covers.","Scope and Contents Introducing Professor Millington.","Includes 2 pieces of equipage from the State of Vera Cruz, Mexico. PADS.","Scope and Contents Intrducing John Millington.","Scope and Contents Re: the situation in Mexico City, then under siege by Santa Ana, and of expected battle between Santa Ana and Bustamente.","Scope and Contents Writes of her desire to leave Mexico, but no one dares to leave the City for fear of murder and robbery in the continuing revolution.","Endorsement \"Dr. Ma[?]trie's Advertisement.\" Newspaper.E. Note: Dr. M'Murtrie has an advertisement in the last column on the second page in which Millington is mentioned as having constructed the dark closets for the exhibition of his illustrations.","Scope and Contents Re: a meeting of the British Association for the Advancement of Science, held at Cambridge, and Millington's request for a strip of Rhodium.","Printed Material.","Printed Material.","Scope and Contents Includes a program by Mr. Power. Endorsement: \"with J. Lett's orders.\"","Scope and Contents Incomplete. Endorsement: \"Autograph of Miss Hughes, a Singer of the London theatres.\"","Appointment of John Millington by Board of Visitors of William and Mary College as Professor of Natural Philosophy and Chemistry.","J. Page, Rector of William and Mary College, to John Millington. Re: election as Professor to William and Mary College.","Printed invitation of students of William and Mary to a ball to be held on February 22.","Scope and Contents Date is recorded as 8 mo. 17, 1836. Re: questions in astronomy.","Scope and Contents License to serve as a Lay Reader in the Episcopal Church in Williamsburg.","Scope and Contents Congratulations on his appointment at the College: he (Faraday) has been at the R.A. for 23 years; a lathe ordered by Millington.","Scope and Contents Endorsement: \"about Saunder's loan--\u0026amp; his going to England.\" Having bought a copper mine in the Wisconson Territory, he is going to Europe to engage miners.","Scope and Contents Endorsement: \"Dr. J.G. at canonsburg, Jefferson College about my [?] degree in s'd College \u0026amp; his coming to town....\"","Scope and Contents Endorsement: \"Mr. John Vaughn inviting me to breakfast with him on morrow morning.\"","Endorsement: \"Judge Tucker at F.S. about my taking Edmund Randolf to Board, etc.\"","Scope and Contents Endorsement: \"Mr. Dew requesting me to purchase 2 or 300 $ worth of books for Wm. \u0026amp; Mary College Library.","Scope and Contents Endorsement: \"Mr. Dew asking me to take Mr. J. Wright to board.\"","Scope and Contents Endorsement: \"about new edition of his Nat. Philosophy.\"","Scope and Contents Endorsement: \"stating that Jefferson Coll. had conferred M.D. upon me \u0026amp; to appoint some person to receive the diploma.\"","Scope and Contents Endorsement: \"saying he had sent 1st vol. of his Phil'y to Dobson for me \u0026amp; with part'-lars of price, etc.\"","Endorsement: \"about repair of stronomical Telescope, Text Books, etc.\" Includes a full discussion of scientific textbooks in use and enquiries about \"Millington's Natural Philosophy.\"","Scope and Contents Endorsement: \"about shipping me a box of Tin ores, etc.\" Letter states that he will spend \"specimens of most of the minerals found in the U.S.\"","Scope and Contents A deed to property in Tennessee. Signed.","Scope and Contents Endorsemed: \"to send him copy of my book on Engineering.\"","Scope and Contents Endorsed: \"Prof. Saunders asking of I wished to buy a woman serv't--Ans'd in affirmative.\" Woman was wife to man owned by Saunders.","Scope and Contents \"I am sorry your present situation is not agreeable to you...recommend to you to ask for an assistant...\"","Scope and Contents Regarding her students seeing the College.","Scope and Contents Endorsed: \"Uncle George in his 86th year. The last letter he wrote me.\" Regarding Tom Millington, son of John Millington and his \"Father's wife\" in England.","An account and statement regarding the estate of Peter Aylward, a part of which is to go to \"Millington Trustees.\"","Scope and Contents Indenture for the price of the house and lot in Williamsburg. Signed. C. Separate agreement with Thomas O. Cogbill, Trustee for William H. Lee.","Scope and Contents Signed.","Scope and Contents Lease of a house and garden on the north side of the main street of Williamsburg. Signed.","Scope and Contents A comparison of the lecture hours of Professor Millington with those of Professor Silliman in Boston. Signed.","Scope and Contents Bond for portion of the purchase price of property in Williamsburg, Virginia. Signed.","Scope and Contents Deed for property in Williamsburg, Virginia. Signed.","Scope and Contents Signed by Ruch'd L. Lloyd.","He writes, \"The Oregon Difficulty has paralysed everything in the way of business....for Fear of war between the two countries.\"","Regarding inheretance from the will of the late Peter Aylward, deceased in 1840. Card.","Endorsed: \"With acc. of the close of Mr. Dew's life.\"","Enclosing a sermon for the funeral of Mr. Letts.","Enclosing an account sheet. ADrS. Enclosed.","Regarding the final settlement of the estate of the late Peter Aylward. ADrS.","Scope and Contents Signed.","Scope and Contents Signed.","Letters and papers of John Millington record his move to the newly opened University of Mississippi in Oxford, Mississippi, 1850, and to the Medical College, Memphis, Tennessee, 1853. From this period came an order for payment for engineering services to the Mississippi Central Railroad, a copy of a medical address pritned in the Memphis Daily Bulletin, and letters from Williamsburg, Virginia, where he still owned a house, 1855-1858. A letter written by John C. Phillips after an eight month exploratory trip to Pike's Peak, colorado, 1861, reviews the mining prospects there; shares of stock from the Aetna Oil Company and the Shafton Coal Company reflect mineral activity in the East. From the war years, 1861-1864, there are many letters from his daughter, Mrs. Kate Millington Blankenship in Richmond, Virginia, and his son, George B. Millington, which tell of the movement of armies, the high prices of civillian goods, etc. The remainder of the letters and papers in this box are from the period of the return of John Millington to live in Philadelphia, 1865, and then to Richmond, Virginia, 1867, until his death on 10 July, 1868. Also included are papers concerned with the settlement of the estate of John Millington, 1868-1892.","Enclosing a power of Attorney. ADrS. E.","Regarding his account with the company.","Regarding his business with that firm.","Regarding settlement of an estate in England, to which Millington is an heir.","Regarding settlement of an estate.","Endorsed: \"Coults and Co. inclosing Bank account to this day.\"","Regarding transfer of money received for his account.","Endorsed: \"Bishop Green at memphis, saying his was coming to preach at Oxford....\"","Regarding his accounts in England.","A promissory note for $105 to Lewis Sharks (Dean). Card.","Regarding family affairs; copies of the new Illustrated Papers; and his life in Philadelphia.","Regarding an engraving to be made; enclosing a syllabus of the Chemical Institute; he has joined the Sons of Temperance.","Regarding shares held by John Millington in the railroad.","Order for payment to John Millington for work for the railroad company.","News of England from the brother of John Millington's first wife.","Scope and Contents Endorsement: \"to say the 20th St. house sold for $5,150 cash \u0026amp; to send the title deeds.\"","PAM.","From a student at the Memphis Medical College, whose diploma had been withheld until a note was given for money owed on his tuition; including a rumor that the college is soon to close.","Family news; John Millington's move to a new residence.","Regarding his attempts to rent their furnished house in Williamsburg; news of the people in the town.","Sent with a volume of her poems, and asking for a review of them.","Deed for tracts of land in Fayette County, Tennessee.","Regarding the death of her husband. Card.","Scope and Contents Regarding her move to her new home in Richmond, and family news.","Letter to Katie Millington Blakenship describing the hard times and social news. Card.","A bank check.","Family news; endorsement: \"send to Hills.\"","Regarding her life in England.","Regarding an eight month trip around Pike's Peak in Colorado prospecting for gold and other minerals; and offering his services to the South in the event of a war.","Scope and Contents Regarding hope of a war between England and the United States in order to take the pressure off the South; buying blankets and overcoats for Southern soldiers; the formation of the Confederacy under Jefferson Davis; the progress of the war; the defeat of the \"grand army\" in its attempt to take Richmond; concern for his house in Williamsburg; the threat of an attack on Memphis.","Endorsement: \"enquiry into state of affairs in Williamsburg, Va....\"","Regarding threat of the Federal army at Cairy; hope for a return to peace; the birth of a daughter to Mrs. Blankenship.","Regarding her visit to her daughter; 2 bad fires in Memphis; the army that is being formed; high prices. Card.","Scope and Contents Regarding a business trip made by rail through Manassas, behind the Confederate lines.","Scope and Contents Regarding inauguration of President Davis on 22 February; hope that the British will lift the blockade and perhaps declare war on the North; the capture of a part of the railroad line by the Northerners; Tennessee Legislature has fled from Nashville to Memphis; hope to return to Williamsburg; then purchase a 220 acre plantation at La Grange, Tennessee.","Receipt for $5,500 in Confederate Notes, for investment.","Scope and Contents Indenture for 23 acres and a house. Signed","Printed Material.","Scope and Contents By flag of truce; Kate's second daughter.","Scope and Contents Written to J.M. in Philadelphia. Regarding the high prices in the south--$175 for a pair of shoes; requests an English check for 20 pounds which could be sold in the south for $1,200 to $1,500.","Scope and Contents Printed Signed.","Scope and Contents Regarding the uncertainty of mails; markets will supplied in Richmond where he visited his sister; prices very high there, however; his army pay just about covers his mess account.","Scope and Contents Signed.","Scope and Contents Signed.","Scope and Contents Printed Signed.","Scope and Contents Re: the handling of some affairs for him. Card.","Scope and Contents Re: the reverses of the confederate Army in the Tennessee Campaign, including the battle of Franklin and of Nashville; and poorly clad and nearly barefood army.","Newspaper clipping.","Newspaper clipping.","PADS.","Scope and Contents On inspecting their place in la Grange he finds headquarters of the 11th Illinois regiment and 9 families of the 2nd Arkansas regiment in the house, all marble mantels gone, most of the windows broken, and the furniture taken.","Scope and Contents Endorsement: \"Relinquishment of the Bureau of the property at La Grange seized as belonging to Rev'd John N. Waddell\" by John Millington. ADS.","Scope and Contents Signed.","Scope and Contents Regarding the payment of taxes.","Scope and Contents Deed for house and 23 acres in Fayette County, Tennessee. (See Indenture of 15 October, 1862.) Signed.","Autogaphed document.","Scope and Contents Regarding selling his Williamsburg home.","Scope and Contents Regarding the purchase of John Millington's Williamsburg house.","Scope and Contents Regarding the claim for damage to the property at La Grange, Tennessee.","Scope and Contents Regarding his life in Memphis, and the move of \"Pa and Ma\" (Mr. and Mrs. John Millington) to Richmond.","Scope and Contents Receipt for payment for half a gallon of whiskey. Signed.","Scope and Contents Regarding the account of John Millington.","Scope and Contents Regarding an account of his in the name of G.B. Millington, his son.","Scope and Contents Regarding account in that bank.","Scope and Contents Business matters.","Scope and Contents Endorsement: \"Has rented Waddell Place for the year of 1868.\"","Regarding property in Tennessee.","Scope and Contents Sympathy expressed for the death of her father.","Regarding the death of their father (John Millington).","Scope and Contents Regarding the death of \"Ma\" (Mrs. John Millington).","Scope and Contents Regarding a rehearsal, etc.","Scope and Contents Regarding the estate of John Millington.","Regarding their late father's affairs. ACyS.","Scope and Contents Regarding court certificates he sent to England in connection with the estate of John Millington.","Scope and Contents Regarding the settlement of the estate of John Millington.","Scope and Contents Regarding the settlement of the estate of John Millington.","Scope and Contents Receipts for monies received from R. E. Blankenship, Admin. for John Millington, deceased.","Scope and Contents Regarding Titles to the Philadelphia property of John Millington.","Scope and Contents Regarding the administration of the estate of John Millington.","Scope and Contents Regarding the estate of John Millington.","Scope and Contents Regarding the will of John Millington.","Scope and Contents Regarding the payment of dividends to estate of John Millington with enclosures.","Scope and Contents 1869. Papers connected with the case of Deare vs. Bates.","Scope and Contents Lettered as exhibits \"A\" through \"M\" in the trial.","Scope and Contents Letter thanking Professor Henry for items he sent to W\u0026amp;M and comments on Thomas Dew's death.","Newspaper clipping.","Contains primarly diaries, one notebook and one account book.","AV.","AV.","AV. 12 February-15 April 15 April-13 June 13 June-26 September 25 September-31 December","AV. 1 Januar-16 March 16 March-4 June 5 June-19 August 19 August-26 October 26 October-31 December","AV 1 January-30 March 30 March-22 June 22 June-18 September 18 September-31 December","AV.","AV. 2 January-13 April 13 April-7 August 7 August-27 December","AV. 1 January-10 April 11 April-15 July 16 July-24 October 25 October-31 January, 1865","AV. 1 February-15 May 15 May-9 August 9 August-31 December","AV. 1 January-20 March 20 March-29 June 2 July-10 October","AV. 1 January-10 December 9 December-27 December","Death of Millington is noted of Friday, July 10, 1868. 2 books. PAV.","59 pages. TDr.","Harriet Blankenship Papers, 1834-1861, and Blankenship Family papers, 1866-1951. Included is correspondence with John Wesley Johnson of Mississippi and George F. Holmes of the University of Virginia regarding the biography of Dr. John Millington. There are letters from Frank and John Blankenship to their mother, Mrs. Kate M. Blankenship, many of which are from Florida and Cuba in the time of the Spanish-American War, 1989-1899. Included is correspondence, 1937, between Mrs. Blankenship and the officers of the Folger Shakespearean Library in Washington regarding the gift of Mrs. Siddon's stage jewelry, which had been given by Dr. Millington to his grandmdaughter; and a 6 page report of the Pearl harbor attack of the December 7, 1941, sent out by Earl M. Thacker of Honolulu.","Cover for some of next 14 papers.","Scope and Contents Signed.","Scope and Contents Signed.","Scope and Contents Regarding deeds from Bacon Tate (sic) and Petes (sic).","Scope and Contents Regarding the biographical sketch of her father, Dr. John Millington.","Scope and Contents Regarding the biographical sketch of her father, Dr. John Millington.","Regarding our biographical sketch of Dr. John Millington, her father.","Scope and Contents On the same subject.","Scope and Contents Endorsement: \"Please return to Mrs. K.M. Blankenship...Richmond, Va.\"","Scope and Contents Regarding \"the Blankenship matter.\"","Scope and Contents Regarding dull days and duties in the army.","Scope and Contents Regarding a furlough.","Scope and Contents Regarding his return from a furlough.","Scope and Contents Re: crowded and sickening conditions of the soldiers on the transport ship.","Scope and Contents Regarding a trip from Savannah.","Scope and Contents Regarding the inaction of the fleet, \"now that the war is over.\"","Newspaper clipping.","Scope and Contents Regarding family affairs including the marriage of a sister, Evie.","Scope and Contents Frank Blankenship to Mrs. Kate M. Blankenship. Re: the enthusiasm of the people of Havana for General Gomex; description of a carnival and that \"battle of the flowers.\"","Scope and Contents Frank Blankenship to Mrs. Kate M. Blankenship. Re: family affairs and the hope that his mother will come to Cuba for a visit.","Scope and Contents Regarding the army's duties in policing the city until a Cuban police force is formed.","Scope and Contents Enclosure: note on \"Castleford Ware\" signed G[?] B[?]. Enclosure.","Scope and Contents Regarding information concerning Professor John Millington, father of Mrs. K.M.B. C.","Scope and Contents Regarding the return of the manuscript of the life of Professor John Millington.","Regarding the value of a book on medals.","Scope and Contents Regarding a monument to the grandfather of Mrs. Marshall, who had taught Miss Henley's father at William and Mary, probably a reference to John Millington.","Enclosure: list of particular gifts.","Regarding certain prints offered to the Library and a collection of Siddons stage jewelry.","Report of conditions in Honolulu after December 7, 1941 attack by Japanese. Manuscript.","Appreciation for a playbill sent by Mrs. Blankenship; interest in the stage properties of Mrs. Siddons.","Unknown recipient. Regarding Mrs. Siddons' stage jewelry.","Regarding portrait and miniature owned by Miss Blankenship. Card.","Regarding the receipt of the Siddons stage jewelry.","Appreciation for the presentation of Mrs. Siddons' stage jewelry to the library. TOLS. Enclosure: \"Sarah Siddons's stage jewelry,\" a description of this and account of its former ownership by Dr. John Millington. Enclosed.","Newspaper clipping.","Application blank to the United Daughters of the Confederacy for the daughter of Captain R.E. Blankenship, Miss Kate Blankenship.","Printed material.","Donated by the heirs of Frank B. Blankenship, grandson of John Millington.","Notice by his daughter, Mrs. Kate Millington Blankenship. Newspaper clipping","Regarding a gold snuff box of John Millington left to the College in the will of Frank B. Blankenship.","Regarding items of interest to the College from the old Blankenship house.","Names and addresses of the heirs of Frank B. Blankenship.","Scope and Contents Regarding the \"Blankenship Home\" where artifacts relating to Professor John Millington were obtained. Newspaper clipping.","Stating that he has a portrait of John Millington and some books. Enclosed brochure from Valentine Museum, Richmond, on painting of J.M. and mother (see folder V-21).","Scope and Contents Reference to Ethel Hills, granddaughter of John Millington.","Enclosing xerox copy of cover and article from Valentine Museum brochure; sent valuable \"Mitchell's Traveller's Guide of the U.S.\" of 1843, with colored map.","Scope and Contents John Millington, Elizabeth Letts, Sarah Anne Letts (who married J.M.), Robert Moore Blankenship, John Millington Blankenship, Richard F. Morris, Robert Blankenship Morris.","Scope and Contents John Millington, Sarah Anne Letts, Mrs. Harriet Blakenship, Robert E. Blankenship, R.M. Blankenship, Annie Blankenship, Kate Blankenship, Sarah Anne Millington, George Beale Millington.","Annie Blankenshop, John Millington Blankenship, Mrs. Frances Harrison Blankenship, Mrs. Kate Millington Blankenship, John M. Blankenship, Mrs. Evie Blankenship Carter, Mrs. Caroline Virginia Gordon, Mrs. Harriet Blankenship, Robert Millington Blankenship, Jr. Newspaper clippings.","See John Millington account book of sale of tickets, in Box VI. Printed Material.","Newspaper. Announcement of John Millington's appointment to William and Mary College faculty, on page 2.","Included is a list of his acomplishments unrecorded elsewhere. Newspaper clipping.","Newspaper clipping","Scope and Contents (J.M. owned the house now known as the \"Wythe House\" having lived in it while he was Professor of Natural Philosophy at William and Mary. When he left Williamsburg in 1850, he rented the house out for many years.) Newspaper clipping.","Printed material.","Printed material. Card.","Newspaper clipping.","Printed material.","Printed material.","Newspaper Clipping.","Printed material.","Printed material.","Includes an account of the ghost of the house. Newspaper clipping.","3 photographs.","\"The artist who painted the portrait of Mrs. Millington with her son, John Millington, done in London.\" A typed note on the lie of A.K., 1740-1807.","Includes photograph of the painting on the cover and article on it on page 1. The painting was left to the museum in the will of Frank B. Blankenship, grandson of John Millington.","Scope and Contents Photographs endorsed \"Professor of Chemistry \u0026amp; Toxicology in the Memphis Medical College, Tennessee, 1857.\"","Photographs.","Photograph.","Photograph.","Photograph.","Photographs.","Photograph.","Photograph.","Photograph.","Photograph.","Photograph.","Photograph.","Photograph.","Photograph.","One has list: McLeod, Walkter, Warwick, Warren, Blankenship, Rutherfoord. Photograph.","Photograph.","Photograph.","Photograph.","Photograph.","Photograph.","Identified as \"Thomas Millington of London, Eng. Father of John Millington.\" The label behind the original frame also bears the inscription \"Georgie Blackenship, April 192[9]\"","Includes one printed version, taken from the water color by Thomas C. Millington. Printed Material.","Photograph.","Includes biographical notes copied from 'Bryan's Dictionary of Painters and Sculptors\". Probably the painter of the miniature of John Millington as a boy. Photograph.","Three cartes de visite found in the trunk of John Millington. Photos are possibly of Bruton Parish Church and Cemetary. Each is about 4 in. x 2.5 in. Good condition with fading.","By William Hamilton. Purchased at Regent Circus, Picadilly, London. 26 pages used.","\"Prof'r J. Millington, William and Mary College, Williamsburg, Va. Bot in Philadelphia, 1849. 75 cts.\" 3 inches by 5 inches.","Endorsed, \"Sue fox Album, Richmond, Virginia\". Greetings, poems and the like written to Sue Fox by her friends. 6 inches by 8 inches. Autograph Volume.","Cooking receipts, plus a few pages of newspaper clippings regarding diseases and cures. Approximately 40 pages used. 6 1/2 inches by 8 inches. Autograph Volume.","Scope and Contents Secretaries reporting on meetings of the \"club\" include C.L. Campbell, Irving E. Campbell, A.M. Olcott, R. Massey Noeling, Julian F. Skelton, Egberta Olcott, A.B. Dinwiddie, R.P. Irving, Sue Seddon Weleor, Richard F. Morris, Martha Harrison Christian, George W. McCrury, and Evie Blankenship. Approximately 100 pages used. 7 inches by 8 1/2 inches. Autograph Volume.","Greetings, poems and the like written to Kate Millington by her friends; sketches and colored cards are enclosed and loose. 7 1/2 inches by 8 1/2 inches. Autograph Volume.","Endorsed: \"drawn and engraved by F. Bartolozzi, R.A.\" belonging to Georgia Blankenship, Richmond.","Photograph Volume. 9 in. by 12 in","67 pages used. Loose international postage stamps (circa 1880s-1900s), previously lining selected blank pages in the back of the volume, were removed from the journal and consolidated into a separate enclosure in Box 11. Volume measures 6 inches by 15 inches. Autograph Volume.","Records and accounts of what appears to have been a children's enterprise. Miss Kate Blankenship was among the contributors of such items as Confederate and English buttons. Approximately 6 inches by 15 inches. Autograph Volume.","John Millington's first wife was Emily Hamilton, daughter of William Hamilton, R.A. Approximately 163 sketches 7 1/2 in. by 9 1/2 in. Parchment binding.","13 pages used. 6 inches by 8 inches. Parchment binding. Autograph Volume.","7 inches by 8 inches by 2 1/2 inches deep. Photograph Volume.","[RELOCATED TO ARTIFACTS AT 2019C]","Approximately 8 inches in diameter, on stand, overall height 14 inches. Mss Artifact 2011","Photograph from when it was owned by John Millington, together with the later post card picture of the house.","Fragile.","Scope and Contents Broken case and daguerreotype image in poor condition, 3.5\" x 4.5\"","Scope and Contents Metal oval brooch with miniature daguerreotype of John Millington on one side, and a tintype of Mrs. Millington on the other. 1.25\" x 1.5\"","Scope and Contents 1\" x 1.5\"","Scope and Contents Painted on plaster, in broken case. 2.5\" x 3.5\"","Approximately 100 stereocard photographs","[MOVED TO ARTIFACT COLLECTION 2019C]","Scope and Contents Glass plate negatives of photographs circa. 1880s-90s. When separated from their original envelopes for preservation concerns, a photocopy of the descriptive label is attached. Includes individual and group portraits with family, dog, friends, and classmates (Hanover Academy and \"V.M.J. cadets\"). Fragile and heavy box.","Glass plate negatives from circa 1880s-1890s, with views of streets, buildings, and house interiors. When separated from their original envelopes for preservation concerns, a photocopy of the descriptive label is attached. Fragile and heavy box.","Undeveloped photographic film, circa 1901, of L.F.B. Blakenship taken while he was in Cuba. Also includes a box in which the film was meant to have been sent to the Eastman Kodak Company to be developed. Film is rolled and is extremely brittle; likely nitrate and thus placed in special storage. Please contact SCRC staff before visiting.","This box was originally Box 7 before being rehoused and contains artifacts that were transferred to the Manuscripts Artifact Collection, Mss. 1.03. The box will be deleted once they have been described in the Manuscripts Artifact Collection.","Note by John Millington. Re: a Guinea which was presented to him at his baptism (as an infant), then was carried in his pocket \"for above 50 years.\" [1777] Gold Guinea, as described.","Scales in leather case, belonging to John Millington.","Spectacles in metal case belonging to John Millington.","Ivory fan, very finely carved, belonging to Emily Hamilton, first wife of John Millington.","Note with the fan identifying Emily Hamilton as daughter of William Hamilton, English artist who painted portrait of Mrs. Sedden (Siddon), celebrated English actress; her stage jewelry presented to Fulger (Folger) Shakespearean Library, Washington, D.C.","Scope and Contents Small leather purse containing 3 \"Conduct\" Awards to J.M. Blankenship from McGuire's School.","Round medallion with worked hair design and initial \"B,\" 2 in. diameter.","Mexican lace known as \"drawn Work,\" owned by Mrs. Blankenship.","Mexican woven purse.","Miscellaneous hand-worked cards.","Petit point patterns.","\"Mitchell's Travellor's Guide through the United States,\" with colored map in back fold. Endorsed: \"J. Millington, Wmsbg. Virg'a. Bot in Philiadelphia. More full and 9 years more recent than Tanners.\" PV.","This box was originally Box 8 before being rehoused and contains artifacts that were transferred to the Manuscripts Artifact Collection, Mss. 1.03. The box will be deleted once they have been described in the Manuscripts Artifact Collection.","Gold snuff box in red leather case, Inscribed inside cover, \"This box presented to John Millington, Esq., a Civil Engineer, by a few of the members of the London Mechanics Institute....\"","Robert Christie, Secy, London Mechanical Institute, to John Millington, Falmouth, England. Accompanying a gold snuff box.","Note stating that the snuff box was given to her sons, John M. Blankenship on July 27, 1889, and then to Frank B. Blankenship in April 1929, by Kate Millington Blankenship.","Thermometer in case belonging to John Millington.","Drafting instruments in wooden case belonging to John Millington.","This box was originally Box 9 before being rehoused. Contains Mexican figurines.","Scope and Contents Figurine \"White Nun\" endorsed, \"Mrs. R.E. Blankenship.\"","Mexican figurine of a monk.","Scope and Contents Figurine of \"Mexican Black Nun\" endorsed, \"Mrs. R.E. Blankenship, Mexico, 1830\"","Miner figurine endorsed, \"Mrs. R.E. Blankenship, Mexico, 1830.\"","Roll of undeveloped photographs taken in Cuba by L.F.B. Blankenship were transferred to the Manuscripts Photograph Collection, 9 February 9, 2012.","Artifacts were transferred to the Manuscripts Artifact Collection (Mss. 1.03), and are in the process of being described. Artifacts with descriptions include: Watercolor of Sudbury Church (65M59.01), match box (65M59.A02.2), name plate (65M59.A02.4), ivory seal (65M59.A02.7), porcelain lids (65M59.A02.8a), small cup (65.M59.A02.8b), broken bowl (65M59.A02.8c), clay mortars (65M59.A02.8d), fish painting on glass (65M59.A02.8e), bronze powder (65M59.A02.8f)","Thomas Millington's watercolor painting of Bruton Parish Church was transferred from the John Millington Papers (Mss. 65 M59, Box 18, Folder 11) to the Thomas Millington Collection (MS 00306) on July 29, 2019.","Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.","Special Collections Research Center","Memphis Medical College, Memphis, Tenn","Blankenship family","Millington family","Millington, John, 1779-1868","English"],"collection_title_tesim":["John Millington Papers, 1801/1951"],"collection_ssim":["John Millington Papers, 1801/1951"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["Mss. 65 M59","/repositories/2/resources/8395"],"unitid_tesim":["Mss. 65 M59","/repositories/2/resources/8395"],"repository_ssm":["College of William and Mary"],"repository_ssim":["College of William and Mary"],"geogname_ssm":["Wythe House (Williamsburg, Va.)"],"geogname_ssim":["Wythe House (Williamsburg, Va.)"],"places_ssim":["Wythe House (Williamsburg, Va.)"],"creator_ssm":["Millington, John, 1779-1868"],"creator_ssim":["Millington, John, 1779-1868"],"creator_persname_ssim":["Millington, John, 1779-1868"],"creator_corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center","Memphis Medical College, Memphis, Tenn"],"creator_famname_ssim":["Blankenship family","Millington family"],"creators_ssim":["Millington, John, 1779-1868","Special Collections Research Center","Memphis Medical College, Memphis, Tenn","Blankenship family","Millington family"],"access_terms_ssm":["Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library."],"acqinfo_ssim":["Gifts were made by Dr. Millington (grandson of J. 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Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"accessrestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Access:"],"accessrestrict_tesim":["Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility."],"arrangement_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThis collection is currently being processed. Please consult a staff member for further information.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"arrangement_heading_ssm":["Arrangement of Materials:"],"arrangement_tesim":["This collection is currently being processed. Please consult a staff member for further information."],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eJohn Millington was born May 11, 1779 near London. Licensed as attorney in England, he later turned to engineering. Professor of Royal Institution. In 1829, moved to Mexico as engineer with Anglo-Mexican Mining Association. Moved to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1832. Professor of Chemistry and Natural Philosophy at College of William and Mary, 1836-1848. Took degree of doctor of medicine at Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia. Professor of Chemistry and Natural Science at University of Mississippi. Professor, Memphis (Tennessee) Medical College. Died in 1868.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical Information:"],"bioghist_tesim":["John Millington was born May 11, 1779 near London. Licensed as attorney in England, he later turned to engineering. Professor of Royal Institution. In 1829, moved to Mexico as engineer with Anglo-Mexican Mining Association. Moved to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1832. Professor of Chemistry and Natural Philosophy at College of William and Mary, 1836-1848. Took degree of doctor of medicine at Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia. Professor of Chemistry and Natural Science at University of Mississippi. Professor, Memphis (Tennessee) Medical College. Died in 1868."],"custodhist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe material from Acc. 1980.124 was previously part of the John Millington Collection, UA 6.015.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"custodhist_heading_ssm":["Custodial History:"],"custodhist_tesim":["The material from Acc. 1980.124 was previously part of the John Millington Collection, UA 6.015."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eJohn Millington Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"prefercite_tesim":["John Millington Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary."],"processinfo_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe collection was rehoused into new boxes and folders, and the box and folder list were compiled by Matt Abel and Jenn Quirnback from December 2012-March 2013. As a result, box and folder numbers from the original paper finding aid have been updated.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"processinfo_heading_ssm":["Processing Information:"],"processinfo_tesim":["The collection was rehoused into new boxes and folders, and the box and folder list were compiled by Matt Abel and Jenn Quirnback from December 2012-March 2013. As a result, box and folder numbers from the original paper finding aid have been updated."],"relatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eJohn Millington Collection (UA 6.015)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas Millington Collection (MS 00306)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe personal library of John Millington is in the Special Collections Research Center, William \u0026amp; Mary Libraries.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRoll of undeveloped photographs taken in Cuba by L.F.B. Blankenship were transferred to the Manuscripts Photograph Collection, 9 February 2012.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAll of the artifacts and copper plates that were originally part of Boxes 7-10, 13-15 were transferred to the Manuscripts Artifact Collection (Mss. 1.03), and are in the processing of being described. Artifacts with descriptions include: Watercolor of Sudbury Church (65M59.01), match box (65M59.A02.2), name plate (65M59.A02.4), ivory seal (65M59.A02.7), porcelain lids (65M59.A02.8a), small cup (65.M59.A02.8b), broken bowl (65M59.A02.8c), clay mortars (65M59.A02.8d), fish painting on glass (65M59.A02.8e), bronze powder (65M59.A02.8f)\u003c/p\u003e  "],"relatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Related Materials"],"relatedmaterial_tesim":["John Millington Collection (UA 6.015)","Thomas Millington Collection (MS 00306)","The personal library of John Millington is in the Special Collections Research Center, William \u0026 Mary Libraries.","Roll of undeveloped photographs taken in Cuba by L.F.B. Blankenship were transferred to the Manuscripts Photograph Collection, 9 February 2012.","All of the artifacts and copper plates that were originally part of Boxes 7-10, 13-15 were transferred to the Manuscripts Artifact Collection (Mss. 1.03), and are in the processing of being described. Artifacts with descriptions include: Watercolor of Sudbury Church (65M59.01), match box (65M59.A02.2), name plate (65M59.A02.4), ivory seal (65M59.A02.7), porcelain lids (65M59.A02.8a), small cup (65.M59.A02.8b), broken bowl (65M59.A02.8c), clay mortars (65M59.A02.8d), fish painting on glass (65M59.A02.8e), bronze powder (65M59.A02.8f)"],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eMillington's papers concern his experiences as directing engineer of the Anglo-Mexican Mining Association, as professor at the College of William \u0026amp; Mary (where he lived in the Wythe House), as professor at University of Mississippi, and at Memphis Medical College. Includes diaries covering 1832, 1835, and 1861-1867; letters of his family members; and Blankenship family land records and letters concerning the Spanish-American War.\u003c/p\u003e  ","\u003cp\u003eSeveral sketches of the life of John Millington, 1779-1868, and genealogical information on the family are to be found here. Papers of John Millington include his commission as an officer in the St. James Loyal Volunteers, London, and certificate for hair powder allowance, 1801; license as attorney under George III, 1802-1804; and his activities as an engineer in constructing a suspension bridge in Buchinghamshire, 1829. The notice of the sale of his effects in London and a passport to Vera Cruz, Mexico, signed by General Santa Ana, 1829, mark the move from England to Mexico, where he was the directing engineer for the Anglo-Mexican Mining Association. Letters of introductions to persons in the United States, 1832, which were taken with him when he left Mexico are included as are printed annoucements of the engineering office which he set up on Philadelphia, 1832. From this period arincluded letters from Michael Faraday of the Royal Institute, London, 1828-1832, and theatre programs from Philadelphia, 1834. Letters and papers from the time that he moved to Williamsburg to become Professor of Chemsistry and Natural Philosophy at the College of William and Mary, 1836-1850, conclude this box. Included is a letter written to Millington by T.R. Dew, President of the College, asking him to buy books for the College Library in Philadelphia Bookshops, 21 September, 1837, and many letters to other Professors of Natural Philosophy (Physics) in the United States, discussing textbooks that were in use at the time.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTypewritten copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents In \"William and Mary College Papers\" of the 1939 Survey; folders 16 (1 piece), 50 (2 pieces), 98a (1 piece), 108 (44 pieces), Typewritten copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReprinted 1964 by the King and Queen Press, Williamsburg. TV.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnsigned.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnsigned.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnsigned.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Enclosure: Sketch of the life of John Millington by Alfred Temple Spanton \"about the year 1908,\" a great grandson of Dr. Millington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1. List of marriages and issues. 3 pages. 2. A second list of marriages, children, and subsequent heirs, 1802-1841. 2 pages. 3. \"Copy of writing on back of Bartolozzi picture\" of Mrs. Ruth Millington, mother of Prof. John Millington. C. 4. List of Hills family, born 1872-1891. 1 page. 5. List of places of residence of John Millington from 1803 to 1863. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Exemption from the payment of duty of Hair Powder Certificates, due to his being a member of the St. James Loyal Volunteers Corps. Signed by Chas. Blackley. Printed Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSworn before the King George III, signed by R. Forester.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLicense to practice as an Attorney and Solicitor for one year. Signed by Samuel Hill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLicense to practice as an Attorney and Solicitor for one year. Signed by Samuel Hill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Whereof Geoffrey Lord Amherst is Colonel\". Signed by Scott Titchfield (Marquis).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Endorsement: \"calling my attention to certain parts of his book \u0026amp;amp; to dine with him.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnswer to an enquery regarding the diameters of Jupiter's satellites.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e(Purchased March, 1968)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the chain cable cause. (Purchased from Ifam Kyle Hatchen, London, January 9, 1951)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regarding the transactions of the Society of Arts, his purchase of \"7 optical models\" and Luminus Conductor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regarding an order from Millington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regarding the subject on which Millington planned to discourse at the Royal Institute. Card.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndorsement: \"about not calling\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Re: a suspension bridge that Millington was appointed to build. (Incomplete).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account with John Millington for services rendered in connection with contract and bond for the Mexican Mining Co.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Endorsement: \"about dining with Hook, going to Mexico, etc.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Endorsement: \"Mr. hook wishing me to dine with him on Thursday next to meet Porter, etc.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Endorsement: \"pressing me to dine with him on morrow.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Endorsement: \"begging to have his American Paddle specific ready by tomorrow.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Endorsement: \"inctroducing Mr. Marshall as Engineer to E. London Water Works.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Endorsement: Dr. Ols. Gregory, saying that \"wo'd undertake the reediting of Cavallo's Treatise of Phil'y for Mr. P. Hoare and Rev. Thos. Racket, the Ex'ors.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Endorsement: \"for part of Phil. Transact's let me \u0026amp;amp; asking if going to Mexico.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMillington to Faraday. Re: acceptance of Anglo-Mexican Mining Associates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted Material. Card.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Endorsment: \"Mr. Tindal pressing for answer to his letters.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An introduction for John Millington and his family to Mr. Phelps of Madeira.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor an auction at No. 5 Doughty St.Endorsement: \"J. Millington Going to Mexico.\" Printed Material.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIssued at Vera Cruz, Mexico. PADS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Endorsement: \"passport for the Republic of Mexico.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Chabot to John Millington, Esq. Note about son Tom.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents A printed announcement \"Aviso al comercio\" in Guanajuato. Printed material.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSarah Gibson to John Millington at Guanajuato. Re: marriage of daughter Emily.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMemorandum signed by John Millington and endorsed: \"List of Articles brought away from [caborce] by self and Morcom.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thomas writes of his school, Emily of shopping for her mother.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Requesting that they visit her and see their grandchild, Emilita.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndorsement by John Millington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroducing John Millington, Director of the Anglo-Mexican Mining Assn. who plans to settle in Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroducing John Millington, Commissioner of the Anglo-Mexican Mining Assn. who plans to settle in Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Introducing John Millington. Four letters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroducing John Millington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroducing Professor Millington. Five letters and covers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Introducing Professor Millington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes 2 pieces of equipage from the State of Vera Cruz, Mexico. PADS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Intrducing John Millington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Re: the situation in Mexico City, then under siege by Santa Ana, and of expected battle between Santa Ana and Bustamente.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Writes of her desire to leave Mexico, but no one dares to leave the City for fear of murder and robbery in the continuing revolution.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndorsement \"Dr. Ma[?]trie's Advertisement.\" Newspaper.E. Note: Dr. M'Murtrie has an advertisement in the last column on the second page in which Millington is mentioned as having constructed the dark closets for the exhibition of his illustrations.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Re: a meeting of the British Association for the Advancement of Science, held at Cambridge, and Millington's request for a strip of Rhodium.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted Material.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted Material.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Includes a program by Mr. Power. Endorsement: \"with J. Lett's orders.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Incomplete. Endorsement: \"Autograph of Miss Hughes, a Singer of the London theatres.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppointment of John Millington by Board of Visitors of William and Mary College as Professor of Natural Philosophy and Chemistry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJ. Page, Rector of William and Mary College, to John Millington. Re: election as Professor to William and Mary College.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted invitation of students of William and Mary to a ball to be held on February 22.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Date is recorded as 8 mo. 17, 1836. Re: questions in astronomy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents License to serve as a Lay Reader in the Episcopal Church in Williamsburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Congratulations on his appointment at the College: he (Faraday) has been at the R.A. for 23 years; a lathe ordered by Millington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Endorsement: \"about Saunder's loan--\u0026amp;amp; his going to England.\" Having bought a copper mine in the Wisconson Territory, he is going to Europe to engage miners.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Endorsement: \"Dr. J.G. at canonsburg, Jefferson College about my [?] degree in s'd College \u0026amp;amp; his coming to town....\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Endorsement: \"Mr. John Vaughn inviting me to breakfast with him on morrow morning.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndorsement: \"Judge Tucker at F.S. about my taking Edmund Randolf to Board, etc.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Endorsement: \"Mr. Dew requesting me to purchase 2 or 300 $ worth of books for Wm. \u0026amp;amp; Mary College Library.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Endorsement: \"Mr. Dew asking me to take Mr. J. Wright to board.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Endorsement: \"about new edition of his Nat. Philosophy.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Endorsement: \"stating that Jefferson Coll. had conferred M.D. upon me \u0026amp;amp; to appoint some person to receive the diploma.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Endorsement: \"saying he had sent 1st vol. of his Phil'y to Dobson for me \u0026amp;amp; with part'-lars of price, etc.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndorsement: \"about repair of stronomical Telescope, Text Books, etc.\" Includes a full discussion of scientific textbooks in use and enquiries about \"Millington's Natural Philosophy.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Endorsement: \"about shipping me a box of Tin ores, etc.\" Letter states that he will spend \"specimens of most of the minerals found in the U.S.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents A deed to property in Tennessee. Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Endorsemed: \"to send him copy of my book on Engineering.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Endorsed: \"Prof. Saunders asking of I wished to buy a woman serv't--Ans'd in affirmative.\" Woman was wife to man owned by Saunders.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents \"I am sorry your present situation is not agreeable to you...recommend to you to ask for an assistant...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regarding her students seeing the College.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Endorsed: \"Uncle George in his 86th year. The last letter he wrote me.\" Regarding Tom Millington, son of John Millington and his \"Father's wife\" in England.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn account and statement regarding the estate of Peter Aylward, a part of which is to go to \"Millington Trustees.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Indenture for the price of the house and lot in Williamsburg. Signed. C. Separate agreement with Thomas O. Cogbill, Trustee for William H. Lee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Lease of a house and garden on the north side of the main street of Williamsburg. Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents A comparison of the lecture hours of Professor Millington with those of Professor Silliman in Boston. Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Bond for portion of the purchase price of property in Williamsburg, Virginia. Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Deed for property in Williamsburg, Virginia. Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Signed by Ruch'd L. Lloyd.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe writes, \"The Oregon Difficulty has paralysed everything in the way of business....for Fear of war between the two countries.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegarding inheretance from the will of the late Peter Aylward, deceased in 1840. Card.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndorsed: \"With acc. of the close of Mr. Dew's life.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosing a sermon for the funeral of Mr. Letts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosing an account sheet. ADrS. Enclosed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegarding the final settlement of the estate of the late Peter Aylward. ADrS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters and papers of John Millington record his move to the newly opened University of Mississippi in Oxford, Mississippi, 1850, and to the Medical College, Memphis, Tennessee, 1853. From this period came an order for payment for engineering services to the Mississippi Central Railroad, a copy of a medical address pritned in the Memphis Daily Bulletin, and letters from Williamsburg, Virginia, where he still owned a house, 1855-1858. A letter written by John C. Phillips after an eight month exploratory trip to Pike's Peak, colorado, 1861, reviews the mining prospects there; shares of stock from the Aetna Oil Company and the Shafton Coal Company reflect mineral activity in the East. From the war years, 1861-1864, there are many letters from his daughter, Mrs. Kate Millington Blankenship in Richmond, Virginia, and his son, George B. Millington, which tell of the movement of armies, the high prices of civillian goods, etc. The remainder of the letters and papers in this box are from the period of the return of John Millington to live in Philadelphia, 1865, and then to Richmond, Virginia, 1867, until his death on 10 July, 1868. Also included are papers concerned with the settlement of the estate of John Millington, 1868-1892.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosing a power of Attorney. ADrS. E.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegarding his account with the company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegarding his business with that firm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegarding settlement of an estate in England, to which Millington is an heir.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegarding settlement of an estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndorsed: \"Coults and Co. inclosing Bank account to this day.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegarding transfer of money received for his account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndorsed: \"Bishop Green at memphis, saying his was coming to preach at Oxford....\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegarding his accounts in England.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA promissory note for $105 to Lewis Sharks (Dean). Card.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegarding family affairs; copies of the new Illustrated Papers; and his life in Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegarding an engraving to be made; enclosing a syllabus of the Chemical Institute; he has joined the Sons of Temperance.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegarding shares held by John Millington in the railroad.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrder for payment to John Millington for work for the railroad company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNews of England from the brother of John Millington's first wife.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Endorsement: \"to say the 20th St. house sold for $5,150 cash \u0026amp;amp; to send the title deeds.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePAM.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrom a student at the Memphis Medical College, whose diploma had been withheld until a note was given for money owed on his tuition; including a rumor that the college is soon to close.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news; John Millington's move to a new residence.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegarding his attempts to rent their furnished house in Williamsburg; news of the people in the town.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSent with a volume of her poems, and asking for a review of them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed for tracts of land in Fayette County, Tennessee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegarding the death of her husband. Card.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regarding her move to her new home in Richmond, and family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to Katie Millington Blakenship describing the hard times and social news. Card.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA bank check.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news; endorsement: \"send to Hills.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegarding her life in England.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegarding an eight month trip around Pike's Peak in Colorado prospecting for gold and other minerals; and offering his services to the South in the event of a war.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regarding hope of a war between England and the United States in order to take the pressure off the South; buying blankets and overcoats for Southern soldiers; the formation of the Confederacy under Jefferson Davis; the progress of the war; the defeat of the \"grand army\" in its attempt to take Richmond; concern for his house in Williamsburg; the threat of an attack on Memphis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndorsement: \"enquiry into state of affairs in Williamsburg, Va....\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegarding threat of the Federal army at Cairy; hope for a return to peace; the birth of a daughter to Mrs. Blankenship.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegarding her visit to her daughter; 2 bad fires in Memphis; the army that is being formed; high prices. Card.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regarding a business trip made by rail through Manassas, behind the Confederate lines.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regarding inauguration of President Davis on 22 February; hope that the British will lift the blockade and perhaps declare war on the North; the capture of a part of the railroad line by the Northerners; Tennessee Legislature has fled from Nashville to Memphis; hope to return to Williamsburg; then purchase a 220 acre plantation at La Grange, Tennessee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for $5,500 in Confederate Notes, for investment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Indenture for 23 acres and a house. Signed\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted Material.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents By flag of truce; Kate's second daughter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Written to J.M. in Philadelphia. Regarding the high prices in the south--$175 for a pair of shoes; requests an English check for 20 pounds which could be sold in the south for $1,200 to $1,500.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Printed Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regarding the uncertainty of mails; markets will supplied in Richmond where he visited his sister; prices very high there, however; his army pay just about covers his mess account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Printed Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Re: the handling of some affairs for him. Card.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Re: the reverses of the confederate Army in the Tennessee Campaign, including the battle of Franklin and of Nashville; and poorly clad and nearly barefood army.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewspaper clipping.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewspaper clipping.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePADS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents On inspecting their place in la Grange he finds headquarters of the 11th Illinois regiment and 9 families of the 2nd Arkansas regiment in the house, all marble mantels gone, most of the windows broken, and the furniture taken.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Endorsement: \"Relinquishment of the Bureau of the property at La Grange seized as belonging to Rev'd John N. Waddell\" by John Millington. ADS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regarding the payment of taxes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Deed for house and 23 acres in Fayette County, Tennessee. (See Indenture of 15 October, 1862.) Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutogaphed document.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regarding selling his Williamsburg home.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regarding the purchase of John Millington's Williamsburg house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regarding the claim for damage to the property at La Grange, Tennessee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regarding his life in Memphis, and the move of \"Pa and Ma\" (Mr. and Mrs. John Millington) to Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for payment for half a gallon of whiskey. Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regarding the account of John Millington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regarding an account of his in the name of G.B. Millington, his son.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regarding account in that bank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Business matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Endorsement: \"Has rented Waddell Place for the year of 1868.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegarding property in Tennessee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sympathy expressed for the death of her father.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegarding the death of their father (John Millington).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regarding the death of \"Ma\" (Mrs. John Millington).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regarding a rehearsal, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regarding the estate of John Millington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegarding their late father's affairs. ACyS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regarding court certificates he sent to England in connection with the estate of John Millington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regarding the settlement of the estate of John Millington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regarding the settlement of the estate of John Millington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipts for monies received from R. E. Blankenship, Admin. for John Millington, deceased.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regarding Titles to the Philadelphia property of John Millington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regarding the administration of the estate of John Millington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regarding the estate of John Millington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regarding the will of John Millington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regarding the payment of dividends to estate of John Millington with enclosures.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1869. Papers connected with the case of Deare vs. Bates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Lettered as exhibits \"A\" through \"M\" in the trial.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Letter thanking Professor Henry for items he sent to W\u0026amp;amp;M and comments on Thomas Dew's death.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewspaper clipping.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains primarly diaries, one notebook and one account book.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAV.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAV.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAV. 12 February-15 April 15 April-13 June 13 June-26 September 25 September-31 December\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAV. 1 Januar-16 March 16 March-4 June 5 June-19 August 19 August-26 October 26 October-31 December\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAV 1 January-30 March 30 March-22 June 22 June-18 September 18 September-31 December\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAV.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAV. 2 January-13 April 13 April-7 August 7 August-27 December\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAV. 1 January-10 April 11 April-15 July 16 July-24 October 25 October-31 January, 1865\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAV. 1 February-15 May 15 May-9 August 9 August-31 December\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAV. 1 January-20 March 20 March-29 June 2 July-10 October\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAV. 1 January-10 December 9 December-27 December\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of Millington is noted of Friday, July 10, 1868. 2 books. PAV.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e59 pages. TDr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHarriet Blankenship Papers, 1834-1861, and Blankenship Family papers, 1866-1951. Included is correspondence with John Wesley Johnson of Mississippi and George F. Holmes of the University of Virginia regarding the biography of Dr. John Millington. There are letters from Frank and John Blankenship to their mother, Mrs. Kate M. Blankenship, many of which are from Florida and Cuba in the time of the Spanish-American War, 1989-1899. Included is correspondence, 1937, between Mrs. Blankenship and the officers of the Folger Shakespearean Library in Washington regarding the gift of Mrs. Siddon's stage jewelry, which had been given by Dr. Millington to his grandmdaughter; and a 6 page report of the Pearl harbor attack of the December 7, 1941, sent out by Earl M. Thacker of Honolulu.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCover for some of next 14 papers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regarding deeds from Bacon Tate (sic) and Petes (sic).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regarding the biographical sketch of her father, Dr. John Millington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regarding the biographical sketch of her father, Dr. John Millington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegarding our biographical sketch of Dr. John Millington, her father.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents On the same subject.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Endorsement: \"Please return to Mrs. K.M. Blankenship...Richmond, Va.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regarding \"the Blankenship matter.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regarding dull days and duties in the army.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regarding a furlough.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regarding his return from a furlough.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Re: crowded and sickening conditions of the soldiers on the transport ship.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regarding a trip from Savannah.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regarding the inaction of the fleet, \"now that the war is over.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewspaper clipping.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regarding family affairs including the marriage of a sister, Evie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Frank Blankenship to Mrs. Kate M. Blankenship. Re: the enthusiasm of the people of Havana for General Gomex; description of a carnival and that \"battle of the flowers.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Frank Blankenship to Mrs. Kate M. Blankenship. Re: family affairs and the hope that his mother will come to Cuba for a visit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regarding the army's duties in policing the city until a Cuban police force is formed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Enclosure: note on \"Castleford Ware\" signed G[?] B[?]. Enclosure.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regarding information concerning Professor John Millington, father of Mrs. K.M.B. C.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regarding the return of the manuscript of the life of Professor John Millington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegarding the value of a book on medals.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regarding a monument to the grandfather of Mrs. Marshall, who had taught Miss Henley's father at William and Mary, probably a reference to John Millington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosure: list of particular gifts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegarding certain prints offered to the Library and a collection of Siddons stage jewelry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport of conditions in Honolulu after December 7, 1941 attack by Japanese. Manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppreciation for a playbill sent by Mrs. Blankenship; interest in the stage properties of Mrs. Siddons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnknown recipient. Regarding Mrs. Siddons' stage jewelry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegarding portrait and miniature owned by Miss Blankenship. Card.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegarding the receipt of the Siddons stage jewelry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppreciation for the presentation of Mrs. Siddons' stage jewelry to the library. TOLS. Enclosure: \"Sarah Siddons's stage jewelry,\" a description of this and account of its former ownership by Dr. John Millington. Enclosed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewspaper clipping.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApplication blank to the United Daughters of the Confederacy for the daughter of Captain R.E. Blankenship, Miss Kate Blankenship.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted material.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDonated by the heirs of Frank B. Blankenship, grandson of John Millington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotice by his daughter, Mrs. Kate Millington Blankenship. Newspaper clipping\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegarding a gold snuff box of John Millington left to the College in the will of Frank B. Blankenship.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegarding items of interest to the College from the old Blankenship house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNames and addresses of the heirs of Frank B. Blankenship.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regarding the \"Blankenship Home\" where artifacts relating to Professor John Millington were obtained. Newspaper clipping.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStating that he has a portrait of John Millington and some books. Enclosed brochure from Valentine Museum, Richmond, on painting of J.M. and mother (see folder V-21).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reference to Ethel Hills, granddaughter of John Millington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosing xerox copy of cover and article from Valentine Museum brochure; sent valuable \"Mitchell's Traveller's Guide of the U.S.\" of 1843, with colored map.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John Millington, Elizabeth Letts, Sarah Anne Letts (who married J.M.), Robert Moore Blankenship, John Millington Blankenship, Richard F. Morris, Robert Blankenship Morris.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John Millington, Sarah Anne Letts, Mrs. Harriet Blakenship, Robert E. Blankenship, R.M. Blankenship, Annie Blankenship, Kate Blankenship, Sarah Anne Millington, George Beale Millington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnnie Blankenshop, John Millington Blankenship, Mrs. Frances Harrison Blankenship, Mrs. Kate Millington Blankenship, John M. Blankenship, Mrs. Evie Blankenship Carter, Mrs. Caroline Virginia Gordon, Mrs. Harriet Blankenship, Robert Millington Blankenship, Jr. Newspaper clippings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSee John Millington account book of sale of tickets, in Box VI. Printed Material.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewspaper. Announcement of John Millington's appointment to William and Mary College faculty, on page 2.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncluded is a list of his acomplishments unrecorded elsewhere. Newspaper clipping.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewspaper clipping\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents (J.M. owned the house now known as the \"Wythe House\" having lived in it while he was Professor of Natural Philosophy at William and Mary. When he left Williamsburg in 1850, he rented the house out for many years.) Newspaper clipping.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted material.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted material. Card.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewspaper clipping.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted material.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted material.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewspaper Clipping.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted material.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted material.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes an account of the ghost of the house. Newspaper clipping.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 photographs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"The artist who painted the portrait of Mrs. Millington with her son, John Millington, done in London.\" A typed note on the lie of A.K., 1740-1807.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes photograph of the painting on the cover and article on it on page 1. The painting was left to the museum in the will of Frank B. Blankenship, grandson of John Millington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Photographs endorsed \"Professor of Chemistry \u0026amp;amp; Toxicology in the Memphis Medical College, Tennessee, 1857.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotographs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotograph.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotograph.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotograph.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotographs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotograph.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotograph.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotograph.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotograph.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotograph.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotograph.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotograph.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotograph.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne has list: McLeod, Walkter, Warwick, Warren, Blankenship, Rutherfoord. Photograph.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotograph.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotograph.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotograph.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotograph.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotograph.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIdentified as \"Thomas Millington of London, Eng. Father of John Millington.\" The label behind the original frame also bears the inscription \"Georgie Blackenship, April 192[9]\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes one printed version, taken from the water color by Thomas C. Millington. Printed Material.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotograph.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes biographical notes copied from 'Bryan's Dictionary of Painters and Sculptors\". Probably the painter of the miniature of John Millington as a boy. Photograph.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThree cartes de visite found in the trunk of John Millington. Photos are possibly of Bruton Parish Church and Cemetary. Each is about 4 in. x 2.5 in. Good condition with fading.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBy William Hamilton. Purchased at Regent Circus, Picadilly, London. 26 pages used.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Prof'r J. Millington, William and Mary College, Williamsburg, Va. Bot in Philadelphia, 1849. 75 cts.\" 3 inches by 5 inches.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndorsed, \"Sue fox Album, Richmond, Virginia\". Greetings, poems and the like written to Sue Fox by her friends. 6 inches by 8 inches. Autograph Volume.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCooking receipts, plus a few pages of newspaper clippings regarding diseases and cures. Approximately 40 pages used. 6 1/2 inches by 8 inches. Autograph Volume.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Secretaries reporting on meetings of the \"club\" include C.L. Campbell, Irving E. Campbell, A.M. Olcott, R. Massey Noeling, Julian F. Skelton, Egberta Olcott, A.B. Dinwiddie, R.P. Irving, Sue Seddon Weleor, Richard F. Morris, Martha Harrison Christian, George W. McCrury, and Evie Blankenship. Approximately 100 pages used. 7 inches by 8 1/2 inches. Autograph Volume.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGreetings, poems and the like written to Kate Millington by her friends; sketches and colored cards are enclosed and loose. 7 1/2 inches by 8 1/2 inches. Autograph Volume.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndorsed: \"drawn and engraved by F. Bartolozzi, R.A.\" belonging to Georgia Blankenship, Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotograph Volume. 9 in. by 12 in\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e67 pages used. Loose international postage stamps (circa 1880s-1900s), previously lining selected blank pages in the back of the volume, were removed from the journal and consolidated into a separate enclosure in Box 11. Volume measures 6 inches by 15 inches. Autograph Volume.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecords and accounts of what appears to have been a children's enterprise. Miss Kate Blankenship was among the contributors of such items as Confederate and English buttons. Approximately 6 inches by 15 inches. Autograph Volume.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Millington's first wife was Emily Hamilton, daughter of William Hamilton, R.A. Approximately 163 sketches 7 1/2 in. by 9 1/2 in. Parchment binding.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e13 pages used. 6 inches by 8 inches. Parchment binding. Autograph Volume.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e7 inches by 8 inches by 2 1/2 inches deep. Photograph Volume.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[RELOCATED TO ARTIFACTS AT 2019C]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApproximately 8 inches in diameter, on stand, overall height 14 inches. Mss Artifact 2011\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotograph from when it was owned by John Millington, together with the later post card picture of the house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFragile.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Broken case and daguerreotype image in poor condition, 3.5\" x 4.5\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Metal oval brooch with miniature daguerreotype of John Millington on one side, and a tintype of Mrs. Millington on the other. 1.25\" x 1.5\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1\" x 1.5\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Painted on plaster, in broken case. 2.5\" x 3.5\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApproximately 100 stereocard photographs\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[MOVED TO ARTIFACT COLLECTION 2019C]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Glass plate negatives of photographs circa. 1880s-90s. When separated from their original envelopes for preservation concerns, a photocopy of the descriptive label is attached. Includes individual and group portraits with family, dog, friends, and classmates (Hanover Academy and \"V.M.J. cadets\"). Fragile and heavy box.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGlass plate negatives from circa 1880s-1890s, with views of streets, buildings, and house interiors. When separated from their original envelopes for preservation concerns, a photocopy of the descriptive label is attached. Fragile and heavy box.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUndeveloped photographic film, circa 1901, of L.F.B. Blakenship taken while he was in Cuba. Also includes a box in which the film was meant to have been sent to the Eastman Kodak Company to be developed. Film is rolled and is extremely brittle; likely nitrate and thus placed in special storage. Please contact SCRC staff before visiting.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis box was originally Box 7 before being rehoused and contains artifacts that were transferred to the Manuscripts Artifact Collection, Mss. 1.03. The box will be deleted once they have been described in the Manuscripts Artifact Collection.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote by John Millington. Re: a Guinea which was presented to him at his baptism (as an infant), then was carried in his pocket \"for above 50 years.\" [1777] Gold Guinea, as described.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScales in leather case, belonging to John Millington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpectacles in metal case belonging to John Millington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIvory fan, very finely carved, belonging to Emily Hamilton, first wife of John Millington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote with the fan identifying Emily Hamilton as daughter of William Hamilton, English artist who painted portrait of Mrs. Sedden (Siddon), celebrated English actress; her stage jewelry presented to Fulger (Folger) Shakespearean Library, Washington, D.C.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Small leather purse containing 3 \"Conduct\" Awards to J.M. Blankenship from McGuire's School.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRound medallion with worked hair design and initial \"B,\" 2 in. diameter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMexican lace known as \"drawn Work,\" owned by Mrs. Blankenship.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMexican woven purse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous hand-worked cards.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePetit point patterns.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Mitchell's Travellor's Guide through the United States,\" with colored map in back fold. Endorsed: \"J. Millington, Wmsbg. Virg'a. Bot in Philiadelphia. More full and 9 years more recent than Tanners.\" PV.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis box was originally Box 8 before being rehoused and contains artifacts that were transferred to the Manuscripts Artifact Collection, Mss. 1.03. The box will be deleted once they have been described in the Manuscripts Artifact Collection.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGold snuff box in red leather case, Inscribed inside cover, \"This box presented to John Millington, Esq., a Civil Engineer, by a few of the members of the London Mechanics Institute....\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRobert Christie, Secy, London Mechanical Institute, to John Millington, Falmouth, England. Accompanying a gold snuff box.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote stating that the snuff box was given to her sons, John M. Blankenship on July 27, 1889, and then to Frank B. Blankenship in April 1929, by Kate Millington Blankenship.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThermometer in case belonging to John Millington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDrafting instruments in wooden case belonging to John Millington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis box was originally Box 9 before being rehoused. Contains Mexican figurines.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Figurine \"White Nun\" endorsed, \"Mrs. R.E. Blankenship.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMexican figurine of a monk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Figurine of \"Mexican Black Nun\" endorsed, \"Mrs. R.E. Blankenship, Mexico, 1830\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiner figurine endorsed, \"Mrs. R.E. 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Includes diaries covering 1832, 1835, and 1861-1867; letters of his family members; and Blankenship family land records and letters concerning the Spanish-American War.","Several sketches of the life of John Millington, 1779-1868, and genealogical information on the family are to be found here. Papers of John Millington include his commission as an officer in the St. James Loyal Volunteers, London, and certificate for hair powder allowance, 1801; license as attorney under George III, 1802-1804; and his activities as an engineer in constructing a suspension bridge in Buchinghamshire, 1829. The notice of the sale of his effects in London and a passport to Vera Cruz, Mexico, signed by General Santa Ana, 1829, mark the move from England to Mexico, where he was the directing engineer for the Anglo-Mexican Mining Association. Letters of introductions to persons in the United States, 1832, which were taken with him when he left Mexico are included as are printed annoucements of the engineering office which he set up on Philadelphia, 1832. From this period arincluded letters from Michael Faraday of the Royal Institute, London, 1828-1832, and theatre programs from Philadelphia, 1834. Letters and papers from the time that he moved to Williamsburg to become Professor of Chemsistry and Natural Philosophy at the College of William and Mary, 1836-1850, conclude this box. Included is a letter written to Millington by T.R. Dew, President of the College, asking him to buy books for the College Library in Philadelphia Bookshops, 21 September, 1837, and many letters to other Professors of Natural Philosophy (Physics) in the United States, discussing textbooks that were in use at the time.","Typewritten copy.","Scope and Contents In \"William and Mary College Papers\" of the 1939 Survey; folders 16 (1 piece), 50 (2 pieces), 98a (1 piece), 108 (44 pieces), Typewritten copy.","Reprinted 1964 by the King and Queen Press, Williamsburg. TV.","Unsigned.","Unsigned.","Unsigned.","Scope and Contents Enclosure: Sketch of the life of John Millington by Alfred Temple Spanton \"about the year 1908,\" a great grandson of Dr. Millington.","Scope and Contents 1. List of marriages and issues. 3 pages. 2. A second list of marriages, children, and subsequent heirs, 1802-1841. 2 pages. 3. \"Copy of writing on back of Bartolozzi picture\" of Mrs. Ruth Millington, mother of Prof. John Millington. C. 4. List of Hills family, born 1872-1891. 1 page. 5. List of places of residence of John Millington from 1803 to 1863. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Exemption from the payment of duty of Hair Powder Certificates, due to his being a member of the St. James Loyal Volunteers Corps. Signed by Chas. Blackley. Printed Signed.","Sworn before the King George III, signed by R. Forester.","License to practice as an Attorney and Solicitor for one year. Signed by Samuel Hill.","License to practice as an Attorney and Solicitor for one year. Signed by Samuel Hill.","\"Whereof Geoffrey Lord Amherst is Colonel\". Signed by Scott Titchfield (Marquis).","Scope and Contents Endorsement: \"calling my attention to certain parts of his book \u0026amp; to dine with him.\"","Answer to an enquery regarding the diameters of Jupiter's satellites.","(Purchased March, 1968)","Concerning the chain cable cause. (Purchased from Ifam Kyle Hatchen, London, January 9, 1951)","Scope and Contents Regarding the transactions of the Society of Arts, his purchase of \"7 optical models\" and Luminus Conductor.","Scope and Contents Regarding an order from Millington.","Scope and Contents Regarding the subject on which Millington planned to discourse at the Royal Institute. Card.","Endorsement: \"about not calling\".","Scope and Contents Re: a suspension bridge that Millington was appointed to build. (Incomplete).","Scope and Contents An account with John Millington for services rendered in connection with contract and bond for the Mexican Mining Co.","Scope and Contents Endorsement: \"about dining with Hook, going to Mexico, etc.\"","Scope and Contents Endorsement: \"Mr. hook wishing me to dine with him on Thursday next to meet Porter, etc.\"","Scope and Contents Endorsement: \"pressing me to dine with him on morrow.\"","Scope and Contents Endorsement: \"begging to have his American Paddle specific ready by tomorrow.\"","Scope and Contents Endorsement: \"inctroducing Mr. Marshall as Engineer to E. London Water Works.\"","Scope and Contents Endorsement: Dr. Ols. Gregory, saying that \"wo'd undertake the reediting of Cavallo's Treatise of Phil'y for Mr. P. Hoare and Rev. Thos. Racket, the Ex'ors.\"","Scope and Contents Endorsement: \"for part of Phil. Transact's let me \u0026amp; asking if going to Mexico.\"","Millington to Faraday. Re: acceptance of Anglo-Mexican Mining Associates.","Printed Material. Card.","Scope and Contents Endorsment: \"Mr. Tindal pressing for answer to his letters.\"","Scope and Contents An introduction for John Millington and his family to Mr. Phelps of Madeira.","For an auction at No. 5 Doughty St.Endorsement: \"J. Millington Going to Mexico.\" Printed Material.","Issued at Vera Cruz, Mexico. PADS.","Scope and Contents Endorsement: \"passport for the Republic of Mexico.\"","James Chabot to John Millington, Esq. Note about son Tom.","Scope and Contents A printed announcement \"Aviso al comercio\" in Guanajuato. Printed material.","Sarah Gibson to John Millington at Guanajuato. Re: marriage of daughter Emily.","Memorandum signed by John Millington and endorsed: \"List of Articles brought away from [caborce] by self and Morcom.","Scope and Contents Thomas writes of his school, Emily of shopping for her mother.","Scope and Contents Signed.","Scope and Contents Requesting that they visit her and see their grandchild, Emilita.","Endorsement by John Millington.","Introducing John Millington, Director of the Anglo-Mexican Mining Assn. who plans to settle in Philadelphia.","Introducing John Millington, Commissioner of the Anglo-Mexican Mining Assn. who plans to settle in Philadelphia.","Scope and Contents Introducing John Millington. Four letters.","Introducing John Millington.","Introducing Professor Millington. Five letters and covers.","Scope and Contents Introducing Professor Millington.","Includes 2 pieces of equipage from the State of Vera Cruz, Mexico. PADS.","Scope and Contents Intrducing John Millington.","Scope and Contents Re: the situation in Mexico City, then under siege by Santa Ana, and of expected battle between Santa Ana and Bustamente.","Scope and Contents Writes of her desire to leave Mexico, but no one dares to leave the City for fear of murder and robbery in the continuing revolution.","Endorsement \"Dr. Ma[?]trie's Advertisement.\" Newspaper.E. Note: Dr. M'Murtrie has an advertisement in the last column on the second page in which Millington is mentioned as having constructed the dark closets for the exhibition of his illustrations.","Scope and Contents Re: a meeting of the British Association for the Advancement of Science, held at Cambridge, and Millington's request for a strip of Rhodium.","Printed Material.","Printed Material.","Scope and Contents Includes a program by Mr. Power. Endorsement: \"with J. Lett's orders.\"","Scope and Contents Incomplete. Endorsement: \"Autograph of Miss Hughes, a Singer of the London theatres.\"","Appointment of John Millington by Board of Visitors of William and Mary College as Professor of Natural Philosophy and Chemistry.","J. Page, Rector of William and Mary College, to John Millington. Re: election as Professor to William and Mary College.","Printed invitation of students of William and Mary to a ball to be held on February 22.","Scope and Contents Date is recorded as 8 mo. 17, 1836. Re: questions in astronomy.","Scope and Contents License to serve as a Lay Reader in the Episcopal Church in Williamsburg.","Scope and Contents Congratulations on his appointment at the College: he (Faraday) has been at the R.A. for 23 years; a lathe ordered by Millington.","Scope and Contents Endorsement: \"about Saunder's loan--\u0026amp; his going to England.\" Having bought a copper mine in the Wisconson Territory, he is going to Europe to engage miners.","Scope and Contents Endorsement: \"Dr. J.G. at canonsburg, Jefferson College about my [?] degree in s'd College \u0026amp; his coming to town....\"","Scope and Contents Endorsement: \"Mr. John Vaughn inviting me to breakfast with him on morrow morning.\"","Endorsement: \"Judge Tucker at F.S. about my taking Edmund Randolf to Board, etc.\"","Scope and Contents Endorsement: \"Mr. Dew requesting me to purchase 2 or 300 $ worth of books for Wm. \u0026amp; Mary College Library.","Scope and Contents Endorsement: \"Mr. Dew asking me to take Mr. J. Wright to board.\"","Scope and Contents Endorsement: \"about new edition of his Nat. Philosophy.\"","Scope and Contents Endorsement: \"stating that Jefferson Coll. had conferred M.D. upon me \u0026amp; to appoint some person to receive the diploma.\"","Scope and Contents Endorsement: \"saying he had sent 1st vol. of his Phil'y to Dobson for me \u0026amp; with part'-lars of price, etc.\"","Endorsement: \"about repair of stronomical Telescope, Text Books, etc.\" Includes a full discussion of scientific textbooks in use and enquiries about \"Millington's Natural Philosophy.\"","Scope and Contents Endorsement: \"about shipping me a box of Tin ores, etc.\" Letter states that he will spend \"specimens of most of the minerals found in the U.S.\"","Scope and Contents A deed to property in Tennessee. Signed.","Scope and Contents Endorsemed: \"to send him copy of my book on Engineering.\"","Scope and Contents Endorsed: \"Prof. Saunders asking of I wished to buy a woman serv't--Ans'd in affirmative.\" Woman was wife to man owned by Saunders.","Scope and Contents \"I am sorry your present situation is not agreeable to you...recommend to you to ask for an assistant...\"","Scope and Contents Regarding her students seeing the College.","Scope and Contents Endorsed: \"Uncle George in his 86th year. The last letter he wrote me.\" Regarding Tom Millington, son of John Millington and his \"Father's wife\" in England.","An account and statement regarding the estate of Peter Aylward, a part of which is to go to \"Millington Trustees.\"","Scope and Contents Indenture for the price of the house and lot in Williamsburg. Signed. C. Separate agreement with Thomas O. Cogbill, Trustee for William H. Lee.","Scope and Contents Signed.","Scope and Contents Lease of a house and garden on the north side of the main street of Williamsburg. Signed.","Scope and Contents A comparison of the lecture hours of Professor Millington with those of Professor Silliman in Boston. Signed.","Scope and Contents Bond for portion of the purchase price of property in Williamsburg, Virginia. Signed.","Scope and Contents Deed for property in Williamsburg, Virginia. Signed.","Scope and Contents Signed by Ruch'd L. Lloyd.","He writes, \"The Oregon Difficulty has paralysed everything in the way of business....for Fear of war between the two countries.\"","Regarding inheretance from the will of the late Peter Aylward, deceased in 1840. Card.","Endorsed: \"With acc. of the close of Mr. Dew's life.\"","Enclosing a sermon for the funeral of Mr. Letts.","Enclosing an account sheet. ADrS. Enclosed.","Regarding the final settlement of the estate of the late Peter Aylward. ADrS.","Scope and Contents Signed.","Scope and Contents Signed.","Letters and papers of John Millington record his move to the newly opened University of Mississippi in Oxford, Mississippi, 1850, and to the Medical College, Memphis, Tennessee, 1853. From this period came an order for payment for engineering services to the Mississippi Central Railroad, a copy of a medical address pritned in the Memphis Daily Bulletin, and letters from Williamsburg, Virginia, where he still owned a house, 1855-1858. A letter written by John C. Phillips after an eight month exploratory trip to Pike's Peak, colorado, 1861, reviews the mining prospects there; shares of stock from the Aetna Oil Company and the Shafton Coal Company reflect mineral activity in the East. From the war years, 1861-1864, there are many letters from his daughter, Mrs. Kate Millington Blankenship in Richmond, Virginia, and his son, George B. Millington, which tell of the movement of armies, the high prices of civillian goods, etc. The remainder of the letters and papers in this box are from the period of the return of John Millington to live in Philadelphia, 1865, and then to Richmond, Virginia, 1867, until his death on 10 July, 1868. Also included are papers concerned with the settlement of the estate of John Millington, 1868-1892.","Enclosing a power of Attorney. ADrS. E.","Regarding his account with the company.","Regarding his business with that firm.","Regarding settlement of an estate in England, to which Millington is an heir.","Regarding settlement of an estate.","Endorsed: \"Coults and Co. inclosing Bank account to this day.\"","Regarding transfer of money received for his account.","Endorsed: \"Bishop Green at memphis, saying his was coming to preach at Oxford....\"","Regarding his accounts in England.","A promissory note for $105 to Lewis Sharks (Dean). Card.","Regarding family affairs; copies of the new Illustrated Papers; and his life in Philadelphia.","Regarding an engraving to be made; enclosing a syllabus of the Chemical Institute; he has joined the Sons of Temperance.","Regarding shares held by John Millington in the railroad.","Order for payment to John Millington for work for the railroad company.","News of England from the brother of John Millington's first wife.","Scope and Contents Endorsement: \"to say the 20th St. house sold for $5,150 cash \u0026amp; to send the title deeds.\"","PAM.","From a student at the Memphis Medical College, whose diploma had been withheld until a note was given for money owed on his tuition; including a rumor that the college is soon to close.","Family news; John Millington's move to a new residence.","Regarding his attempts to rent their furnished house in Williamsburg; news of the people in the town.","Sent with a volume of her poems, and asking for a review of them.","Deed for tracts of land in Fayette County, Tennessee.","Regarding the death of her husband. Card.","Scope and Contents Regarding her move to her new home in Richmond, and family news.","Letter to Katie Millington Blakenship describing the hard times and social news. Card.","A bank check.","Family news; endorsement: \"send to Hills.\"","Regarding her life in England.","Regarding an eight month trip around Pike's Peak in Colorado prospecting for gold and other minerals; and offering his services to the South in the event of a war.","Scope and Contents Regarding hope of a war between England and the United States in order to take the pressure off the South; buying blankets and overcoats for Southern soldiers; the formation of the Confederacy under Jefferson Davis; the progress of the war; the defeat of the \"grand army\" in its attempt to take Richmond; concern for his house in Williamsburg; the threat of an attack on Memphis.","Endorsement: \"enquiry into state of affairs in Williamsburg, Va....\"","Regarding threat of the Federal army at Cairy; hope for a return to peace; the birth of a daughter to Mrs. Blankenship.","Regarding her visit to her daughter; 2 bad fires in Memphis; the army that is being formed; high prices. Card.","Scope and Contents Regarding a business trip made by rail through Manassas, behind the Confederate lines.","Scope and Contents Regarding inauguration of President Davis on 22 February; hope that the British will lift the blockade and perhaps declare war on the North; the capture of a part of the railroad line by the Northerners; Tennessee Legislature has fled from Nashville to Memphis; hope to return to Williamsburg; then purchase a 220 acre plantation at La Grange, Tennessee.","Receipt for $5,500 in Confederate Notes, for investment.","Scope and Contents Indenture for 23 acres and a house. Signed","Printed Material.","Scope and Contents By flag of truce; Kate's second daughter.","Scope and Contents Written to J.M. in Philadelphia. Regarding the high prices in the south--$175 for a pair of shoes; requests an English check for 20 pounds which could be sold in the south for $1,200 to $1,500.","Scope and Contents Printed Signed.","Scope and Contents Regarding the uncertainty of mails; markets will supplied in Richmond where he visited his sister; prices very high there, however; his army pay just about covers his mess account.","Scope and Contents Signed.","Scope and Contents Signed.","Scope and Contents Printed Signed.","Scope and Contents Re: the handling of some affairs for him. Card.","Scope and Contents Re: the reverses of the confederate Army in the Tennessee Campaign, including the battle of Franklin and of Nashville; and poorly clad and nearly barefood army.","Newspaper clipping.","Newspaper clipping.","PADS.","Scope and Contents On inspecting their place in la Grange he finds headquarters of the 11th Illinois regiment and 9 families of the 2nd Arkansas regiment in the house, all marble mantels gone, most of the windows broken, and the furniture taken.","Scope and Contents Endorsement: \"Relinquishment of the Bureau of the property at La Grange seized as belonging to Rev'd John N. Waddell\" by John Millington. ADS.","Scope and Contents Signed.","Scope and Contents Regarding the payment of taxes.","Scope and Contents Deed for house and 23 acres in Fayette County, Tennessee. (See Indenture of 15 October, 1862.) Signed.","Autogaphed document.","Scope and Contents Regarding selling his Williamsburg home.","Scope and Contents Regarding the purchase of John Millington's Williamsburg house.","Scope and Contents Regarding the claim for damage to the property at La Grange, Tennessee.","Scope and Contents Regarding his life in Memphis, and the move of \"Pa and Ma\" (Mr. and Mrs. John Millington) to Richmond.","Scope and Contents Receipt for payment for half a gallon of whiskey. Signed.","Scope and Contents Regarding the account of John Millington.","Scope and Contents Regarding an account of his in the name of G.B. Millington, his son.","Scope and Contents Regarding account in that bank.","Scope and Contents Business matters.","Scope and Contents Endorsement: \"Has rented Waddell Place for the year of 1868.\"","Regarding property in Tennessee.","Scope and Contents Sympathy expressed for the death of her father.","Regarding the death of their father (John Millington).","Scope and Contents Regarding the death of \"Ma\" (Mrs. John Millington).","Scope and Contents Regarding a rehearsal, etc.","Scope and Contents Regarding the estate of John Millington.","Regarding their late father's affairs. ACyS.","Scope and Contents Regarding court certificates he sent to England in connection with the estate of John Millington.","Scope and Contents Regarding the settlement of the estate of John Millington.","Scope and Contents Regarding the settlement of the estate of John Millington.","Scope and Contents Receipts for monies received from R. E. Blankenship, Admin. for John Millington, deceased.","Scope and Contents Regarding Titles to the Philadelphia property of John Millington.","Scope and Contents Regarding the administration of the estate of John Millington.","Scope and Contents Regarding the estate of John Millington.","Scope and Contents Regarding the will of John Millington.","Scope and Contents Regarding the payment of dividends to estate of John Millington with enclosures.","Scope and Contents 1869. Papers connected with the case of Deare vs. Bates.","Scope and Contents Lettered as exhibits \"A\" through \"M\" in the trial.","Scope and Contents Letter thanking Professor Henry for items he sent to W\u0026amp;M and comments on Thomas Dew's death.","Newspaper clipping.","Contains primarly diaries, one notebook and one account book.","AV.","AV.","AV. 12 February-15 April 15 April-13 June 13 June-26 September 25 September-31 December","AV. 1 Januar-16 March 16 March-4 June 5 June-19 August 19 August-26 October 26 October-31 December","AV 1 January-30 March 30 March-22 June 22 June-18 September 18 September-31 December","AV.","AV. 2 January-13 April 13 April-7 August 7 August-27 December","AV. 1 January-10 April 11 April-15 July 16 July-24 October 25 October-31 January, 1865","AV. 1 February-15 May 15 May-9 August 9 August-31 December","AV. 1 January-20 March 20 March-29 June 2 July-10 October","AV. 1 January-10 December 9 December-27 December","Death of Millington is noted of Friday, July 10, 1868. 2 books. PAV.","59 pages. TDr.","Harriet Blankenship Papers, 1834-1861, and Blankenship Family papers, 1866-1951. Included is correspondence with John Wesley Johnson of Mississippi and George F. Holmes of the University of Virginia regarding the biography of Dr. John Millington. There are letters from Frank and John Blankenship to their mother, Mrs. Kate M. Blankenship, many of which are from Florida and Cuba in the time of the Spanish-American War, 1989-1899. Included is correspondence, 1937, between Mrs. Blankenship and the officers of the Folger Shakespearean Library in Washington regarding the gift of Mrs. Siddon's stage jewelry, which had been given by Dr. Millington to his grandmdaughter; and a 6 page report of the Pearl harbor attack of the December 7, 1941, sent out by Earl M. Thacker of Honolulu.","Cover for some of next 14 papers.","Scope and Contents Signed.","Scope and Contents Signed.","Scope and Contents Regarding deeds from Bacon Tate (sic) and Petes (sic).","Scope and Contents Regarding the biographical sketch of her father, Dr. John Millington.","Scope and Contents Regarding the biographical sketch of her father, Dr. John Millington.","Regarding our biographical sketch of Dr. John Millington, her father.","Scope and Contents On the same subject.","Scope and Contents Endorsement: \"Please return to Mrs. K.M. Blankenship...Richmond, Va.\"","Scope and Contents Regarding \"the Blankenship matter.\"","Scope and Contents Regarding dull days and duties in the army.","Scope and Contents Regarding a furlough.","Scope and Contents Regarding his return from a furlough.","Scope and Contents Re: crowded and sickening conditions of the soldiers on the transport ship.","Scope and Contents Regarding a trip from Savannah.","Scope and Contents Regarding the inaction of the fleet, \"now that the war is over.\"","Newspaper clipping.","Scope and Contents Regarding family affairs including the marriage of a sister, Evie.","Scope and Contents Frank Blankenship to Mrs. Kate M. Blankenship. Re: the enthusiasm of the people of Havana for General Gomex; description of a carnival and that \"battle of the flowers.\"","Scope and Contents Frank Blankenship to Mrs. Kate M. Blankenship. Re: family affairs and the hope that his mother will come to Cuba for a visit.","Scope and Contents Regarding the army's duties in policing the city until a Cuban police force is formed.","Scope and Contents Enclosure: note on \"Castleford Ware\" signed G[?] B[?]. Enclosure.","Scope and Contents Regarding information concerning Professor John Millington, father of Mrs. K.M.B. C.","Scope and Contents Regarding the return of the manuscript of the life of Professor John Millington.","Regarding the value of a book on medals.","Scope and Contents Regarding a monument to the grandfather of Mrs. Marshall, who had taught Miss Henley's father at William and Mary, probably a reference to John Millington.","Enclosure: list of particular gifts.","Regarding certain prints offered to the Library and a collection of Siddons stage jewelry.","Report of conditions in Honolulu after December 7, 1941 attack by Japanese. Manuscript.","Appreciation for a playbill sent by Mrs. Blankenship; interest in the stage properties of Mrs. Siddons.","Unknown recipient. Regarding Mrs. Siddons' stage jewelry.","Regarding portrait and miniature owned by Miss Blankenship. Card.","Regarding the receipt of the Siddons stage jewelry.","Appreciation for the presentation of Mrs. Siddons' stage jewelry to the library. TOLS. Enclosure: \"Sarah Siddons's stage jewelry,\" a description of this and account of its former ownership by Dr. John Millington. Enclosed.","Newspaper clipping.","Application blank to the United Daughters of the Confederacy for the daughter of Captain R.E. Blankenship, Miss Kate Blankenship.","Printed material.","Donated by the heirs of Frank B. Blankenship, grandson of John Millington.","Notice by his daughter, Mrs. Kate Millington Blankenship. Newspaper clipping","Regarding a gold snuff box of John Millington left to the College in the will of Frank B. Blankenship.","Regarding items of interest to the College from the old Blankenship house.","Names and addresses of the heirs of Frank B. Blankenship.","Scope and Contents Regarding the \"Blankenship Home\" where artifacts relating to Professor John Millington were obtained. Newspaper clipping.","Stating that he has a portrait of John Millington and some books. Enclosed brochure from Valentine Museum, Richmond, on painting of J.M. and mother (see folder V-21).","Scope and Contents Reference to Ethel Hills, granddaughter of John Millington.","Enclosing xerox copy of cover and article from Valentine Museum brochure; sent valuable \"Mitchell's Traveller's Guide of the U.S.\" of 1843, with colored map.","Scope and Contents John Millington, Elizabeth Letts, Sarah Anne Letts (who married J.M.), Robert Moore Blankenship, John Millington Blankenship, Richard F. Morris, Robert Blankenship Morris.","Scope and Contents John Millington, Sarah Anne Letts, Mrs. Harriet Blakenship, Robert E. Blankenship, R.M. Blankenship, Annie Blankenship, Kate Blankenship, Sarah Anne Millington, George Beale Millington.","Annie Blankenshop, John Millington Blankenship, Mrs. Frances Harrison Blankenship, Mrs. Kate Millington Blankenship, John M. Blankenship, Mrs. Evie Blankenship Carter, Mrs. Caroline Virginia Gordon, Mrs. Harriet Blankenship, Robert Millington Blankenship, Jr. Newspaper clippings.","See John Millington account book of sale of tickets, in Box VI. Printed Material.","Newspaper. Announcement of John Millington's appointment to William and Mary College faculty, on page 2.","Included is a list of his acomplishments unrecorded elsewhere. Newspaper clipping.","Newspaper clipping","Scope and Contents (J.M. owned the house now known as the \"Wythe House\" having lived in it while he was Professor of Natural Philosophy at William and Mary. When he left Williamsburg in 1850, he rented the house out for many years.) Newspaper clipping.","Printed material.","Printed material. Card.","Newspaper clipping.","Printed material.","Printed material.","Newspaper Clipping.","Printed material.","Printed material.","Includes an account of the ghost of the house. Newspaper clipping.","3 photographs.","\"The artist who painted the portrait of Mrs. Millington with her son, John Millington, done in London.\" A typed note on the lie of A.K., 1740-1807.","Includes photograph of the painting on the cover and article on it on page 1. The painting was left to the museum in the will of Frank B. Blankenship, grandson of John Millington.","Scope and Contents Photographs endorsed \"Professor of Chemistry \u0026amp; Toxicology in the Memphis Medical College, Tennessee, 1857.\"","Photographs.","Photograph.","Photograph.","Photograph.","Photographs.","Photograph.","Photograph.","Photograph.","Photograph.","Photograph.","Photograph.","Photograph.","Photograph.","One has list: McLeod, Walkter, Warwick, Warren, Blankenship, Rutherfoord. Photograph.","Photograph.","Photograph.","Photograph.","Photograph.","Photograph.","Identified as \"Thomas Millington of London, Eng. Father of John Millington.\" The label behind the original frame also bears the inscription \"Georgie Blackenship, April 192[9]\"","Includes one printed version, taken from the water color by Thomas C. Millington. Printed Material.","Photograph.","Includes biographical notes copied from 'Bryan's Dictionary of Painters and Sculptors\". Probably the painter of the miniature of John Millington as a boy. Photograph.","Three cartes de visite found in the trunk of John Millington. Photos are possibly of Bruton Parish Church and Cemetary. Each is about 4 in. x 2.5 in. Good condition with fading.","By William Hamilton. Purchased at Regent Circus, Picadilly, London. 26 pages used.","\"Prof'r J. Millington, William and Mary College, Williamsburg, Va. Bot in Philadelphia, 1849. 75 cts.\" 3 inches by 5 inches.","Endorsed, \"Sue fox Album, Richmond, Virginia\". Greetings, poems and the like written to Sue Fox by her friends. 6 inches by 8 inches. Autograph Volume.","Cooking receipts, plus a few pages of newspaper clippings regarding diseases and cures. Approximately 40 pages used. 6 1/2 inches by 8 inches. Autograph Volume.","Scope and Contents Secretaries reporting on meetings of the \"club\" include C.L. Campbell, Irving E. Campbell, A.M. Olcott, R. Massey Noeling, Julian F. Skelton, Egberta Olcott, A.B. Dinwiddie, R.P. Irving, Sue Seddon Weleor, Richard F. Morris, Martha Harrison Christian, George W. McCrury, and Evie Blankenship. Approximately 100 pages used. 7 inches by 8 1/2 inches. Autograph Volume.","Greetings, poems and the like written to Kate Millington by her friends; sketches and colored cards are enclosed and loose. 7 1/2 inches by 8 1/2 inches. Autograph Volume.","Endorsed: \"drawn and engraved by F. Bartolozzi, R.A.\" belonging to Georgia Blankenship, Richmond.","Photograph Volume. 9 in. by 12 in","67 pages used. Loose international postage stamps (circa 1880s-1900s), previously lining selected blank pages in the back of the volume, were removed from the journal and consolidated into a separate enclosure in Box 11. Volume measures 6 inches by 15 inches. Autograph Volume.","Records and accounts of what appears to have been a children's enterprise. Miss Kate Blankenship was among the contributors of such items as Confederate and English buttons. Approximately 6 inches by 15 inches. Autograph Volume.","John Millington's first wife was Emily Hamilton, daughter of William Hamilton, R.A. Approximately 163 sketches 7 1/2 in. by 9 1/2 in. Parchment binding.","13 pages used. 6 inches by 8 inches. Parchment binding. Autograph Volume.","7 inches by 8 inches by 2 1/2 inches deep. Photograph Volume.","[RELOCATED TO ARTIFACTS AT 2019C]","Approximately 8 inches in diameter, on stand, overall height 14 inches. Mss Artifact 2011","Photograph from when it was owned by John Millington, together with the later post card picture of the house.","Fragile.","Scope and Contents Broken case and daguerreotype image in poor condition, 3.5\" x 4.5\"","Scope and Contents Metal oval brooch with miniature daguerreotype of John Millington on one side, and a tintype of Mrs. Millington on the other. 1.25\" x 1.5\"","Scope and Contents 1\" x 1.5\"","Scope and Contents Painted on plaster, in broken case. 2.5\" x 3.5\"","Approximately 100 stereocard photographs","[MOVED TO ARTIFACT COLLECTION 2019C]","Scope and Contents Glass plate negatives of photographs circa. 1880s-90s. When separated from their original envelopes for preservation concerns, a photocopy of the descriptive label is attached. Includes individual and group portraits with family, dog, friends, and classmates (Hanover Academy and \"V.M.J. cadets\"). Fragile and heavy box.","Glass plate negatives from circa 1880s-1890s, with views of streets, buildings, and house interiors. When separated from their original envelopes for preservation concerns, a photocopy of the descriptive label is attached. Fragile and heavy box.","Undeveloped photographic film, circa 1901, of L.F.B. Blakenship taken while he was in Cuba. Also includes a box in which the film was meant to have been sent to the Eastman Kodak Company to be developed. Film is rolled and is extremely brittle; likely nitrate and thus placed in special storage. Please contact SCRC staff before visiting.","This box was originally Box 7 before being rehoused and contains artifacts that were transferred to the Manuscripts Artifact Collection, Mss. 1.03. The box will be deleted once they have been described in the Manuscripts Artifact Collection.","Note by John Millington. Re: a Guinea which was presented to him at his baptism (as an infant), then was carried in his pocket \"for above 50 years.\" [1777] Gold Guinea, as described.","Scales in leather case, belonging to John Millington.","Spectacles in metal case belonging to John Millington.","Ivory fan, very finely carved, belonging to Emily Hamilton, first wife of John Millington.","Note with the fan identifying Emily Hamilton as daughter of William Hamilton, English artist who painted portrait of Mrs. Sedden (Siddon), celebrated English actress; her stage jewelry presented to Fulger (Folger) Shakespearean Library, Washington, D.C.","Scope and Contents Small leather purse containing 3 \"Conduct\" Awards to J.M. Blankenship from McGuire's School.","Round medallion with worked hair design and initial \"B,\" 2 in. diameter.","Mexican lace known as \"drawn Work,\" owned by Mrs. Blankenship.","Mexican woven purse.","Miscellaneous hand-worked cards.","Petit point patterns.","\"Mitchell's Travellor's Guide through the United States,\" with colored map in back fold. Endorsed: \"J. Millington, Wmsbg. Virg'a. Bot in Philiadelphia. More full and 9 years more recent than Tanners.\" PV.","This box was originally Box 8 before being rehoused and contains artifacts that were transferred to the Manuscripts Artifact Collection, Mss. 1.03. The box will be deleted once they have been described in the Manuscripts Artifact Collection.","Gold snuff box in red leather case, Inscribed inside cover, \"This box presented to John Millington, Esq., a Civil Engineer, by a few of the members of the London Mechanics Institute....\"","Robert Christie, Secy, London Mechanical Institute, to John Millington, Falmouth, England. Accompanying a gold snuff box.","Note stating that the snuff box was given to her sons, John M. Blankenship on July 27, 1889, and then to Frank B. Blankenship in April 1929, by Kate Millington Blankenship.","Thermometer in case belonging to John Millington.","Drafting instruments in wooden case belonging to John Millington.","This box was originally Box 9 before being rehoused. Contains Mexican figurines.","Scope and Contents Figurine \"White Nun\" endorsed, \"Mrs. R.E. Blankenship.\"","Mexican figurine of a monk.","Scope and Contents Figurine of \"Mexican Black Nun\" endorsed, \"Mrs. R.E. Blankenship, Mexico, 1830\"","Miner figurine endorsed, \"Mrs. R.E. Blankenship, Mexico, 1830.\""],"separatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eRoll of undeveloped photographs taken in Cuba by L.F.B. 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Contact the VMI Archives for additional information.","John Thomas Lewis Preston (1811-1890) was one of the founders of VMI. He served at VMI as a member of the first Board of Visitors (1839) and as a Professor of Modern Languages from 1839 to 1875. During the Civil War he was on the staff of General Stonewall Jackson.","Lexington April 28, 1863","Dr General,\nAccording to your direction I have purchased for you $2700 of 8 prct [percent] Confed. Bonds. This leaves a small balance to your credit. The bonds are deposited in the Bank of Rockbridge.","Our tannery has been very prosperous. I have not deemed it necessary to write to you about it hitherto. But now I have to say that the concern will be ready to pay over to you in a few weeks, as your share of the profits from ten to fifteen thousand dollars ($10,000 - 15,000). We have on hand a contract for tanning from the Government which will not be as profitable as our operations heretofore have been but it will be remunerative and [left edge] Maggie sends her love at the same time safe. If I can be of any service to you in investing your money let me know. I was informed at the VMI that there was a balance of $50 against you on the Treasurer's Book. I told the Supt. that I would settle it out of your funds. Maggie wrote lately to Mrs. Jackson something about your house. I cannot recollect any other business items.","I expect to leave home, day after tomorrow for the Gen. Assembly at Columbia. I go with the earnest wish and prayer that this the supreme council of our branch of the church may under the guidance of the Holy Spirit be able to devise something which will be operative in impregnating the institutions of our very nation with the spirit of vital Christianity. I cannot myself think of any new mode of attempting this. We have in operation all the agencies prescribed in the Gospel and if these are used in the spirit of the Gospel they will prove sufficient. But the real battle of the Church will begin when the national struggle is closed and Peace opens the flood gates through which will flow upon society the stream of evils generated by War. Profanity, Sabbath breaking, intemperance, idleness, lawlessness and general looseness of morals may be expected partly as the reactive influence of the scenes through which the entire youthful population of the land have been called to pass. Against all this the church must lift up her banners if would maintain her own. But instead of merely maintaining her own she does not make the reorganization of things the occasion of assuming an advanced position, will she be guiltless.\nDr. Palmer has replied to Dr. White who had communicated [illegible] about supplying the army with religious service. He does not express any very decided convictions upon the subject and looks to some action by the Gen. Assb. I trust it is a good Providence that has given to your corps Mr. Lacy.  Remember me warmly to him.","If you can make any suggestions touching church matters, write to me at Columbia Pres. Gen. Assembly. On business at Lex. If you wish anything done before I return Gilham or Fuller will attend to it for you. My love to your wife if she is still with you.\nYrs. Trly J. T. L. Preston.","July 4, 1889\nMy dear General and old-time comrade-\nFinis Opus Coronat\nThe crown of a worthy work is its successful completion.  How unspeakably precious is this crown, when the work is one's life work! No other work to be done, and therefore, no apprehension of failure in the future.","The proof of your work is twofold- first in rearing a noble structure upon its foundation and then in raising it from its ruins.  Testimony to this work is found in the annals of the state of Virginia, in the records of successive Boards of Visitors, by the voices and the lives of the Alumni who have gone forth from its walls, and by these words from him who is the sole surviving sharer of your labors from the founding of the V. M. I. to its semi-centennial Jubilee.","But best of all is the testimony of your own conscience, that you have never swerved from your purpose, nor spared yourself in your devotion to the object you had set before you.","With the many, various, and formidable obstacles you had to encounter I am familiar, but what other and unrevealed struggles were yours, none but yourself may ever know.","The crown of a completed work is yours.","But for all true and faithful followers of the Master there is another crown laid up – a crown of glory – a crown, not for the closing of this mortal life, but a crown for the opening of an immortal life – a crown to be worn forever!","May this crown, my old friend, be yours and mine!\nAnd for this hope let us united in saying – Laus Deo!\nAffectionately,\nJ. T. L. Preston\n1839-1889","The original journal is located in the Library of Congress (John Thomas Lewis Preston MMC-1936; MSS94284).","The John T. L. 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The original journal is held by the Library of Congress.\nPreston's United States passport (May 1851)\nFranklin Society membership certificate (1851)\nA typescript \"brief historical sketch\" of VMI written as a speech for the Institute's semi-centennial celebration in 1889 (the typescript contains handwritten corrections in ink; Preston's son delivered the address on behalf of his father).\n\nThe majority of the papers relate to Preston's personal, financial, and property (land) transactions and do not involve his work at VMI.","A noteable item includes a letter (dated April 24 1863) to General Stonewall Jackson (to whom Preston was related by marriage) in which Preston discusses religious and financial matters.","Passport for John T. L. Preston.","Written from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards Topics financial transactions affecting Stonewall Jackson, including the purchase of Confederate bonds and proceeds from sale of tannery. The letter also concerns religious matters, particularly the upcoming General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in Columbia, South Carolina.","Typescript sketch written by John T. L. Preston. It was prepared at the request of the VMI Board of Visitors to mark the Institute's semicentennial celebration. Preston had planned to deliver this as an address, but he was not able to do so and it was read by his son Reverend Dr. T. L. Preston.","The sketch includes details about events leading to the establishment of VMI, including debates in the local Franklin Society and letters to the local newspaper written by Preston under the penname \"Cives\" in 1835.","Reprint in pamphlet form of letters written by John T. L. Preston to the Lexington (Virginia) Gazette in 1835, discussing the desirability of turning the local arsenal into a military college. 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But now I have to say that the concern will be ready to pay over to you in a few weeks, as your share of the profits from ten to fifteen thousand dollars ($10,000 - 15,000). We have on hand a contract for tanning from the Government which will not be as profitable as our operations heretofore have been but it will be remunerative and [left edge] Maggie sends her love at the same time safe. If I can be of any service to you in investing your money let me know. I was informed at the VMI that there was a balance of $50 against you on the Treasurer's Book. I told the Supt. that I would settle it out of your funds. Maggie wrote lately to Mrs. Jackson something about your house. I cannot recollect any other business items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eI expect to leave home, day after tomorrow for the Gen. Assembly at Columbia. I go with the earnest wish and prayer that this the supreme council of our branch of the church may under the guidance of the Holy Spirit be able to devise something which will be operative in impregnating the institutions of our very nation with the spirit of vital Christianity. I cannot myself think of any new mode of attempting this. We have in operation all the agencies prescribed in the Gospel and if these are used in the spirit of the Gospel they will prove sufficient. But the real battle of the Church will begin when the national struggle is closed and Peace opens the flood gates through which will flow upon society the stream of evils generated by War. Profanity, Sabbath breaking, intemperance, idleness, lawlessness and general looseness of morals may be expected partly as the reactive influence of the scenes through which the entire youthful population of the land have been called to pass. Against all this the church must lift up her banners if would maintain her own. But instead of merely maintaining her own she does not make the reorganization of things the occasion of assuming an advanced position, will she be guiltless.\nDr. Palmer has replied to Dr. White who had communicated [illegible] about supplying the army with religious service. He does not express any very decided convictions upon the subject and looks to some action by the Gen. Assb. I trust it is a good Providence that has given to your corps Mr. Lacy.  Remember me warmly to him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIf you can make any suggestions touching church matters, write to me at Columbia Pres. Gen. Assembly. On business at Lex. If you wish anything done before I return Gilham or Fuller will attend to it for you. My love to your wife if she is still with you.\u003cbr\u003e\nYrs. Trly J. T. L. 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I was informed at the VMI that there was a balance of $50 against you on the Treasurer's Book. I told the Supt. that I would settle it out of your funds. Maggie wrote lately to Mrs. Jackson something about your house. I cannot recollect any other business items.","I expect to leave home, day after tomorrow for the Gen. Assembly at Columbia. I go with the earnest wish and prayer that this the supreme council of our branch of the church may under the guidance of the Holy Spirit be able to devise something which will be operative in impregnating the institutions of our very nation with the spirit of vital Christianity. I cannot myself think of any new mode of attempting this. We have in operation all the agencies prescribed in the Gospel and if these are used in the spirit of the Gospel they will prove sufficient. But the real battle of the Church will begin when the national struggle is closed and Peace opens the flood gates through which will flow upon society the stream of evils generated by War. Profanity, Sabbath breaking, intemperance, idleness, lawlessness and general looseness of morals may be expected partly as the reactive influence of the scenes through which the entire youthful population of the land have been called to pass. Against all this the church must lift up her banners if would maintain her own. But instead of merely maintaining her own she does not make the reorganization of things the occasion of assuming an advanced position, will she be guiltless.\nDr. Palmer has replied to Dr. White who had communicated [illegible] about supplying the army with religious service. He does not express any very decided convictions upon the subject and looks to some action by the Gen. Assb. I trust it is a good Providence that has given to your corps Mr. Lacy.  Remember me warmly to him.","If you can make any suggestions touching church matters, write to me at Columbia Pres. Gen. Assembly. On business at Lex. If you wish anything done before I return Gilham or Fuller will attend to it for you. My love to your wife if she is still with you.\nYrs. Trly J. T. L. Preston.","July 4, 1889\nMy dear General and old-time comrade-\nFinis Opus Coronat\nThe crown of a worthy work is its successful completion.  How unspeakably precious is this crown, when the work is one's life work! No other work to be done, and therefore, no apprehension of failure in the future.","The proof of your work is twofold- first in rearing a noble structure upon its foundation and then in raising it from its ruins.  Testimony to this work is found in the annals of the state of Virginia, in the records of successive Boards of Visitors, by the voices and the lives of the Alumni who have gone forth from its walls, and by these words from him who is the sole surviving sharer of your labors from the founding of the V. M. 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I told the Supt. that I would settle it out of your funds. Maggie wrote lately to Mrs. Jackson something about your house. I cannot recollect any other business items.","I expect to leave home, day after tomorrow for the Gen. Assembly at Columbia. I go with the earnest wish and prayer that this the supreme council of our branch of the church may under the guidance of the Holy Spirit be able to devise something which will be operative in impregnating the institutions of our very nation with the spirit of vital Christianity. I cannot myself think of any new mode of attempting this. We have in operation all the agencies prescribed in the Gospel and if these are used in the spirit of the Gospel they will prove sufficient. But the real battle of the Church will begin when the national struggle is closed and Peace opens the flood gates through which will flow upon society the stream of evils generated by War. Profanity, Sabbath breaking, intemperance, idleness, lawlessness and general looseness of morals may be expected partly as the reactive influence of the scenes through which the entire youthful population of the land have been called to pass. Against all this the church must lift up her banners if would maintain her own. But instead of merely maintaining her own she does not make the reorganization of things the occasion of assuming an advanced position, will she be guiltless.\nDr. Palmer has replied to Dr. White who had communicated [illegible] about supplying the army with religious service. He does not express any very decided convictions upon the subject and looks to some action by the Gen. Assb. I trust it is a good Providence that has given to your corps Mr. Lacy.  Remember me warmly to him.","If you can make any suggestions touching church matters, write to me at Columbia Pres. Gen. Assembly. On business at Lex. If you wish anything done before I return Gilham or Fuller will attend to it for you. My love to your wife if she is still with you.\nYrs. Trly J. T. L. Preston.","July 4, 1889\nMy dear General and old-time comrade-\nFinis Opus Coronat\nThe crown of a worthy work is its successful completion.  How unspeakably precious is this crown, when the work is one's life work! No other work to be done, and therefore, no apprehension of failure in the future.","The proof of your work is twofold- first in rearing a noble structure upon its foundation and then in raising it from its ruins.  Testimony to this work is found in the annals of the state of Virginia, in the records of successive Boards of Visitors, by the voices and the lives of the Alumni who have gone forth from its walls, and by these words from him who is the sole surviving sharer of your labors from the founding of the V. M. 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But now I have to say that the concern will be ready to pay over to you in a few weeks, as your share of the profits from ten to fifteen thousand dollars ($10,000 - 15,000). We have on hand a contract for tanning from the Government which will not be as profitable as our operations heretofore have been but it will be remunerative and [left edge] Maggie sends her love at the same time safe. If I can be of any service to you in investing your money let me know. I was informed at the VMI that there was a balance of $50 against you on the Treasurer's Book. I told the Supt. that I would settle it out of your funds. Maggie wrote lately to Mrs. Jackson something about your house. I cannot recollect any other business items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eI expect to leave home, day after tomorrow for the Gen. Assembly at Columbia. I go with the earnest wish and prayer that this the supreme council of our branch of the church may under the guidance of the Holy Spirit be able to devise something which will be operative in impregnating the institutions of our very nation with the spirit of vital Christianity. I cannot myself think of any new mode of attempting this. We have in operation all the agencies prescribed in the Gospel and if these are used in the spirit of the Gospel they will prove sufficient. But the real battle of the Church will begin when the national struggle is closed and Peace opens the flood gates through which will flow upon society the stream of evils generated by War. Profanity, Sabbath breaking, intemperance, idleness, lawlessness and general looseness of morals may be expected partly as the reactive influence of the scenes through which the entire youthful population of the land have been called to pass. Against all this the church must lift up her banners if would maintain her own. But instead of merely maintaining her own she does not make the reorganization of things the occasion of assuming an advanced position, will she be guiltless.\nDr. Palmer has replied to Dr. White who had communicated [illegible] about supplying the army with religious service. He does not express any very decided convictions upon the subject and looks to some action by the Gen. Assb. I trust it is a good Providence that has given to your corps Mr. Lacy.  Remember me warmly to him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIf you can make any suggestions touching church matters, write to me at Columbia Pres. Gen. Assembly. On business at Lex. If you wish anything done before I return Gilham or Fuller will attend to it for you. My love to your wife if she is still with you.\u003cbr\u003e\nYrs. Trly J. T. L. 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I was informed at the VMI that there was a balance of $50 against you on the Treasurer's Book. I told the Supt. that I would settle it out of your funds. Maggie wrote lately to Mrs. Jackson something about your house. I cannot recollect any other business items.","I expect to leave home, day after tomorrow for the Gen. Assembly at Columbia. I go with the earnest wish and prayer that this the supreme council of our branch of the church may under the guidance of the Holy Spirit be able to devise something which will be operative in impregnating the institutions of our very nation with the spirit of vital Christianity. I cannot myself think of any new mode of attempting this. We have in operation all the agencies prescribed in the Gospel and if these are used in the spirit of the Gospel they will prove sufficient. But the real battle of the Church will begin when the national struggle is closed and Peace opens the flood gates through which will flow upon society the stream of evils generated by War. Profanity, Sabbath breaking, intemperance, idleness, lawlessness and general looseness of morals may be expected partly as the reactive influence of the scenes through which the entire youthful population of the land have been called to pass. Against all this the church must lift up her banners if would maintain her own. But instead of merely maintaining her own she does not make the reorganization of things the occasion of assuming an advanced position, will she be guiltless.\nDr. Palmer has replied to Dr. White who had communicated [illegible] about supplying the army with religious service. He does not express any very decided convictions upon the subject and looks to some action by the Gen. Assb. I trust it is a good Providence that has given to your corps Mr. Lacy.  Remember me warmly to him.","If you can make any suggestions touching church matters, write to me at Columbia Pres. Gen. Assembly. On business at Lex. If you wish anything done before I return Gilham or Fuller will attend to it for you. My love to your wife if she is still with you.\nYrs. Trly J. T. L. Preston.","July 4, 1889\nMy dear General and old-time comrade-\nFinis Opus Coronat\nThe crown of a worthy work is its successful completion.  How unspeakably precious is this crown, when the work is one's life work! No other work to be done, and therefore, no apprehension of failure in the future.","The proof of your work is twofold- first in rearing a noble structure upon its foundation and then in raising it from its ruins.  Testimony to this work is found in the annals of the state of Virginia, in the records of successive Boards of Visitors, by the voices and the lives of the Alumni who have gone forth from its walls, and by these words from him who is the sole surviving sharer of your labors from the founding of the V. M. I. to its semi-centennial Jubilee.","But best of all is the testimony of your own conscience, that you have never swerved from your purpose, nor spared yourself in your devotion to the object you had set before you.","With the many, various, and formidable obstacles you had to encounter I am familiar, but what other and unrevealed struggles were yours, none but yourself may ever know.","The crown of a completed work is yours.","But for all true and faithful followers of the Master there is another crown laid up – a crown of glory – a crown, not for the closing of this mortal life, but a crown for the opening of an immortal life – a crown to be worn forever!","May this crown, my old friend, be yours and mine!\nAnd for this hope let us united in saying – Laus Deo!\nAffectionately,\nJ. T. L. Preston\n1839-1889"],"originalsloc_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe original journal is located in the Library of Congress (John Thomas Lewis Preston MMC-1936; MSS94284).\u003c/p\u003e"],"originalsloc_heading_ssm":["Existence and Location of Originals"],"originalsloc_tesim":["The original journal is located in the Library of Congress (John Thomas Lewis Preston MMC-1936; MSS94284)."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eJohn T. L. Preston papers, 1806-1889. MS 0240. VMI Archives, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"prefercite_tesim":["John T. L. Preston papers, 1806-1889. MS 0240. VMI Archives, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe John T. L. 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The original journal is held by the Library of Congress.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreston's United States passport (May 1851)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFranklin Society membership certificate (1851)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA typescript \"brief historical sketch\" of VMI written as a speech for the Institute's semi-centennial celebration in 1889 (the typescript contains handwritten corrections in ink; Preston's son delivered the address on behalf of his father).\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\nThe majority of the papers relate to Preston's personal, financial, and property (land) transactions and do not involve his work at VMI. \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA noteable item includes a letter (dated April 24 1863) to General Stonewall Jackson (to whom Preston was related by marriage) in which Preston discusses religious and financial matters.\u003c/p\u003e  ","\u003cp\u003ePassport for John T. L. Preston.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards Topics financial transactions affecting Stonewall Jackson, including the purchase of Confederate bonds and proceeds from sale of tannery. The letter also concerns religious matters, particularly the upcoming General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in Columbia, South Carolina.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTypescript sketch written by John T. L. Preston. It was prepared at the request of the VMI Board of Visitors to mark the Institute's semicentennial celebration. Preston had planned to deliver this as an address, but he was not able to do so and it was read by his son Reverend Dr. T. L. Preston.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe sketch includes details about events leading to the establishment of VMI, including debates in the local Franklin Society and letters to the local newspaper written by Preston under the penname \"Cives\" in 1835.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReprint in pamphlet form of letters written by John T. L. 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The original journal is held by the Library of Congress.\nPreston's United States passport (May 1851)\nFranklin Society membership certificate (1851)\nA typescript \"brief historical sketch\" of VMI written as a speech for the Institute's semi-centennial celebration in 1889 (the typescript contains handwritten corrections in ink; Preston's son delivered the address on behalf of his father).\n\nThe majority of the papers relate to Preston's personal, financial, and property (land) transactions and do not involve his work at VMI.","A noteable item includes a letter (dated April 24 1863) to General Stonewall Jackson (to whom Preston was related by marriage) in which Preston discusses religious and financial matters.","Passport for John T. L. Preston.","Written from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards Topics financial transactions affecting Stonewall Jackson, including the purchase of Confederate bonds and proceeds from sale of tannery. The letter also concerns religious matters, particularly the upcoming General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in Columbia, South Carolina.","Typescript sketch written by John T. L. Preston. It was prepared at the request of the VMI Board of Visitors to mark the Institute's semicentennial celebration. Preston had planned to deliver this as an address, but he was not able to do so and it was read by his son Reverend Dr. T. L. Preston.","The sketch includes details about events leading to the establishment of VMI, including debates in the local Franklin Society and letters to the local newspaper written by Preston under the penname \"Cives\" in 1835.","Reprint in pamphlet form of letters written by John T. L. Preston to the Lexington (Virginia) Gazette in 1835, discussing the desirability of turning the local arsenal into a military college. Preston wrote these letters under the pen name \"Cives\" and these are often referred to as the \"Cives letters.\"  This pamphlet was issued in 1889 to mark VMI's semicentennial.","Copy and transcription of John T. L. Preston's journal, which he called \"Jottings.\" This journal was written during his military assignment at Craney Island, Virginia in the the summer and fall of 1861.","The journal relates to his activities while with the 9th Virginia Infantry Regiment under the command of VMI Superintendent Francis H. Smith. It includes comments on the cause of the Civil War, the defense of Norfolk, Virginia, military science, and family.","This letter was written on the occasion of VMI's semicentennial celebration, in which John T. L. Preston reminiscences about Francis H. 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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, Jefferson Davis, Benjamin Stoddert Ewell, Henry Stuart Foote, Nathan Bedford Forrest, James A. Garfield, John Brown Gordon, Horace Greeley, Wade Hampton, Rutherford B. Hayes, Andrew Johnson, Joseph Eggleston Johnston, L. Q. C. Lamar, William Mahone, Raphael Semmes, William Henry Seward, John Sherman, Leroy Pope Walker, and William Lowndes Young. Acc. 1992.63 consists of letters of John Tyler, Jr., son of the President, to Mrs. Laura Holloway, author of a book on the ladies of the White House. 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Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","John Tyler, Jr. (1819-1896) was private secretary to his father John Tyler (1790-1862) during his presidency, 1841-1845, Confederate Army officer and Assistant Secretary of War, 1861-1865, activist in Republican Party politics, assistant newspaper editor of the Washington National Intelligencer, and Tallahassee, Fla. Sentinel, editor of the Fernandina, Fla. Observer, Treasury Department official, lawyer and licensed preacher in the Methodist Episcopal Church South.","Acc. 78 T97 and 1992.67 processed by Special Collections Staff prior ot 2007. Acc. 2009.148 accessioned by Ute Schechter, Warren E. Burger Archivist, in April 2009. Acc. 2009.148 was arranged and described by Kate Hill, SCRC Staff, in summer 2009 and further arranged and described by Terry Noziglia, SCRC Staff, in September-October 2009.","See also; Tyler Family Papers, Group A, Special Collections Research Center, William \u0026 Mary Libraries.","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, Jefferson Davis, Benjamin Stoddert Ewell, Henry Stuart Foote, Nathan Bedford Forrest, James A. Garfield, John Brown Gordon, Horace Greeley, Wade Hampton, Rutherford B. Hayes, Andrew Johnson, Joseph Eggleston Johnston, L. Q. C. Lamar, William Mahone, Raphael Semmes, William Henry Seward, John Sherman, Leroy Pope Walker, and William Lowndes Young.  Acc. 1992.63 consists of letters of John Tyler, Jr., son of the President, to Mrs. Laura Holloway, author of a book on the ladies of the White House.  Letters written from Washington, D.C.","Series 2: Group B, Papers of Martha Rochelle Tyler.  They include a diary by Marie Antoinette Rochelle, correspondence of Martha R. Tyler from 1861-1928, postcards of Virginia, United States, a few European countries and other subjects, accounts from 1885-1910 and legal records from 1882-1910.","Series 3, Acc. 2009.148 Additon. Papers relating to John Tyler, Jr. and his family. The predominant dates are 1860-1885. Correspondents include Letitia C. Tyler Shands, her husband William B. Shands, and Robert Tyler. Among the topics covered are the Civil War, Post Civil War politics, as well as family affairs. Includes poems, poems, military and political notes and documents, Letitia Christian Shands letters, Martha Rochelle Tyler correspondence, newspapers, political and legal documents.","Scope and Contents","The President has directed the Secretary of State's attention to a \"paper signed by the delegation of Maine, in both houses of the Congress, and the Senators from Massachusetts, relating to the alleged violations of the 3d Article sof the Treaty of Washington, by the British Government\", received from Farifield. 1p. LS.","Asks her to ask her daughters to write for her; hopes to make their children better friends; thanks her for handkerchiefs and Japanese writing, wants to find out more about the Japanese; country air good for nervous diseases; had to teach for five years because of financial situation; encloses music composed by her friend Mr. Bolling. 3pp. ALS.","Invitation to the 1856 anniversary celebration of the Institute. 1 p. PM.","to Colo[nel] Smith, [Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Va.]. Entrusts her son James Rochelle Tyler to Col. Smith's love and care; James has not had regular schooling for one year because family unable to locate proper teacher, so is unaccustomed to wordly ways; please inspect his clothing to make sure he has everything he needs. 3 pp. ALS.","Her daughter Mrs. Tyler has much improved in health since she came to the mountains; however she plans to leave soon; please prevail on her to remain at least ten more days in order to avoid the poor climate of eastern Virginia. 2 pp. ALS.","Unable to write the article on \"Consummation of the Telegraph\" reminiscences of the first trial of the telegraph in December 1843, sending President Tyler's annual message to Baltimore; President Tyler's part in promoting science, inventions, and letters. 4 pp. ALS.","Requests an at-large appointment to West Point for his son James Rochelle Tyler. 1 p. ALS.","Eva and her are expecting company on the 6th; she and her sister [Martha Rochelle] are also invited. 1 p. ANS.","Scope and Contents","Encloses your appointment to West Point, the letters of application to the President, and a letter thanking the President; please accept the aoointment-the military is a good profession and with the U.S. expanding into an empire and because of the possibility of sectional conflict, military men will be in great demand. 3 pp. Cy of ALS. Including a PDS from John B. Floyd, Secretary of War, Washington, D.C., to James R. Tyler, Narch 1859, appointing him as a cadet to West Point beginning 1 June 1859, giving list of subjects to be studied, required clothing, and entrance requirements. 4 pp. Also including Cy of PDS written by John Tyler, Jr., from John Tyler Jr., Philadelphia, [Pa.] to James Buchanon, Pres. [of the] U[nited] States, Washington, D.C., 25 March 1859, thanking Buchanon for getting an appointment to West Point for James R. Tyler. 2 pp. Also including a Cy of ALS from John Tyler, Jr., Washington, D.C., to James Buchanon, President of the United States, Washington, D.C., 25 March 1859, 1 p.","James. R. Tyler reported for duty today. 1 p. PDS.","Commissioning James R. Tyler a first lieutenant in the 65th Regiment of the 8th Brigade of the 4th Division of the Virginia militia, effective 24 December 1859. 1 p. PDS. Including an ADS signed by L.R. Edwards, C[lerk of] C[ourt], Southampton County, [Va.], 3 April 1860, stating that James R. Tyler took the proper oaths for the aforementioned commission. 1 p.","Commissioning James R. Tyler a major in the 65th Regiment of the 8th Brigade of the 4th Division of the Virginia militia, effective 4 August 1860. 1 p. PDS. Including an ADS signed by L.R. Edwards C[lerk or] C[ourt], Southampton County, [Va.], 7 September 1860, stating that James R. Tyler took the proper oaths for the aforementioned commission. 1 p.","His [Tyler's] advice to Davis was ignored and consequently the Union army was unable to organize and take control of Maryland, Kentucky, and Missouri and are threatening Richmond; discontent of people and soldiers; will resign if not permitted to exercise powers given him. Includes AN, stating he was persuaded to hold the resignation for one month, after Manasses he decided not to submit it. 3 pp. ALS.","Criticizes the conduct of the war, especiallty the inaction of the army; says the inactive should be taken before the Union raises more troops. 4 pp. ALS.","Regrets not seeing Tyler in Richmond; called on Jefferson Davis to offer his services, possibly in starting a Southern military academy; sorry to learn that confederate forces were checked in the northwest, they were too scattered. 1 p. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing the letter; Crozet fought under Napolean Bonaparte and taught at West Point. 1 p.","Secretary [of War Leroy Pope] Walker has resigne, many doubted his abilities; difficulties of setting up a new government during time of war; Mr. Walker did best he could under the circumstances; your vest coats are not here; argue in the family, he [JT] and Mrs. Tyler have been sick; might go to Richmond next week; worried about what side Kentucky will take; John may copy his Mexican saddle but he [JT] will not let him have it. 4 pp. ALS.","General [Leroy Pope] Walker was not the subject of the editorial \"Military Complaint\" because the complaint did not come from his troops. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr. that this letter was in reply to his note to Forsyth about an editorial in the Mobile Daily Register. 1 p.","Hopes Mobile is secured, in war there is no excuse for laxness in protecting cities; General [Leroy Pope] Walker is a good man for protecting Mobile; the Peninsula has a good general; slaves are working on the fortifications; Congress is busy; few military nominations have been acted on earlier but now are; trying to get alcoholics out of high ranks; dreamers get nothing done-have to work to shape our destinies; asks if he has heard from James Semple? he is supposed to report to the Merrimack. 3 pp. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of the letter.","\"[C]ongratulations...upon your late financial stroke.\" 1 p. Cy of ALS. Including AN, John Tyler to President Davis, summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Constantly on the march; weather very bad, horses porrly shod; hoping to meet the enemy in order to break the monotony; wishes he knew someone who could get him a commission in the regular army; much sickness; if he does well in the field there is a small chance he will get a commission, but they go to men who know someone. 3 pp. ALS.","Thanking him for his complimentary message. 1 p. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, summarizing contents. 1 p.","Failed to et the [Richmond] Whig issues containing \"Python? papers, but Capt. Warren sent them; people talking about them; write what really happened at Shiloh; Richmond threatened from Penninsula and Fredericksburg; troops moving through Richmond. 3 pp. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr. summarizing \"Python\" part of letter. 1 p.","Administration has finally achieved its aim to establish a military dictatorship; plans to offer his services in effort to defeat both the Union army and the \"enemies of free government.\" 1 p. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Introduces Major John Tyler, a scholar, and a fine soldier; Tyler will explain to him General Price's scheme. 1 p. Cy of ALS. Including ANS by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents; praising [T.H. Watts?] as a good general. 1 p. Also including a Cy of ALS, Col. James T. Holtzclaw, Montgomery, Alabama, to Col. Thomas Hill Watts, Richmond, Virginia, 11 June 1862. 2 pp. Also including ANS by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents; praise of [T.H. Watts?] as a general; deaths of Generals Garrett and Tracy at Vicksburg. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Walker's resignation not yet received by War Department; knows that Col. Watts and Secretary of War Randolph were old friends and has a letter of introduction to Watts, has been speaking to him of Walker's case, spoke to Watts of Bragg's treatment of Walker and other officers; Lt. Smith told him [JT] in Augusta more about Bragg's attitude towards Walker; advises him to go to Richmond and present his side; Watts will let him know how his conversation with Randolph and Adjutant General Samuel Cooper goes. 4 pp. Cy of ALS. Including AN, summarizing contents of letter. Also, including a Cy of ALS, from John Tyler, Jr., Columbus, Georgia, to Colonel T.H. Watts, Attorney General [of the] C.S., [Richmond, Virginia?], 21 July 1862. Learned from Lt. Smith of Bragg's vindictiveness towards Walker extending to Bragg criticizing Walker to Secretary of War [Judag P.] Benjamin; Walker has been motivated by goodwill and is responsive to orders; Bragg has been motivated by vindictiveness, Bragg should not have such power over others; justice should be done to Walker. 4 pp.","Wants a field position, not a desk job; has been asking General [Leroy Pope] Walker, Secretary [Judah P.] Benjamin, General [Braxton] Bragg, and others for a field position, but in vain; let General Walker withdraw his resignation, then will be assigned to his staff; criticisms of Bragg are well-founded; not liked by his men. 4 pp. Cy of ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., stating that letter is about his case. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Encloses copy of his [JT] letter to Watts; Jefferson Davis thinks he is using Bragg to further his own ambitions but Bragg is working for himself; Davis and Bragg are disregarding the interests of the Confederate States; worried about...\"the freedom of the Citizen and the Rights of the State.\" 2 pp. Cy of ALS, from John Tyler, Jr., Richmond, [Va.] to Colonel Thomas H. Watts, Attorney General, C.S.A., [Richmond, Virginia.?], 15 July 1862. Feels it is necessary to explain General L.P. Walker's case; Walker worked hard to train and arm 3 regiments of Alabama troops only to have them taken away and given to General Bragg; Bragg relieved Walker of command out of spite, thinking that Walker had slighted him when Walker was Secretary of War; this isn't fair-Walker should be restored to his command. 7 pp. Also including AN, letter is about the facts in General Walker's case. 1 p.","Has received both his letters; doesn't think Davis trying to \"...destroy private or public liberty'; however Davis unequal to the tasks brought on my the crisis of war ; has received other criticisms of Bragg's conduct; urges him to write again. 2 pp. ALS.","Agrees Davis is unable to meet the crisis of war; fears Davis means to make himself a king if Congress passes the conscription law and the law giving Davis power to remove officers at will; thinks Bragg will not live long; West Pointers too dominant in the Army; says he has no official duty in the Army since he opposes Davis' conduct of the war; solicites Yancey's aid in obtaining a commission in the regular army for James R. Tyler. 7 pp. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr. summarizing contents of letter.","Received his letter; tell Genreal Price that he will join him as soon as he has gotten the last lot of shoes that he can get; has gotten about 5000 pairs so far. 1 p. ALS. Inlcuding AN by John Tyler, summarizing the contents of a letter from Col. C.H. Minge to John Tyler, Jr. 20 Feb. 1863.","Feels he has been dealt with unjustly; will try to help him get an official place. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr. about contents of this and a letter of 25 Sept. 1862. 1 p.","Received several of his letters; there are disagreements about the merits of General Price's activities in Mississippi; feels (along with the public) that Price can hold the Mississippi Valley; Richmond needs an evening newspaper; the Examiner is a good one; the Mobile Register supports Bragg; Tyler should use his pen and not seek a place in the army. 4 pp. ALS.","Received his letters and Major Gaines' \"Chapter of History\" has shown them to various people; agrees with him that General Price would be the best president and general; will not publish the letters but will send them to Yancey; gave the letter about the Battle of Iuka to Yancey. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr. summarizing contents of letter.","Scope and Contents","granting leave of absence to Lt. [James R.] Tyler by John W. Riley, A. A. General, Richmond, Virginia 1 p. PDS. Including ADS, from N. W. White, Brigade Surgeon, Jerusalem, Va., 17 Jan. [18]63, extending leave of absence until 25 January 1863. Also including ADS, from N. W. White, [Sur[geo]n in charge of Jerusalem General Hospital, extending leave of absence until 21 Feb. 1863. 1 p.","Received his description of the Battle of Cornith through Mr. Roane; read the \"Python\" letter; discontent about conscription law very serious; patriotism of the masses being deadened by the blockade, lack of transportation, and the exemption clause of the conscription law; [Joseph E.] Johnston to lead the Western army; enjoys getting his letters; Bragg preparing transportation to move troops to Mississippi. 3 pp. ALS.","Received \"Python\" letter; Richmond papers said it was too long to publish; same true fof article about Pres. John Tyler; glad he found an editorial position; desires him to send his articles. 2 pp. ALS.","Has been requested by Major John Tyler to write him introducing Mrs. Clark; she is going to Richmond to acquaint Davis with conditions under which the Democratic party of some Northeastern states might induce their states to end the war by joining the confederacy; asks him to listen to Mrs. Clark and do what he can to further her plan. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, saying letter is introducing Mrs. Clark. 1 p.","Received last \"Python\" letter about forming an alliance with the Northwest; the Northwest needs the South because they need free access to the Mississippi River; when peace comes the South will be the most prosperous country on earth; the treasury will be filled by profits from cotton and tobacco. 2 pp. ALS.","\"Python\" letter received and given to Mr. Yancey; doesn't like the idea of political union with any Northern States, unless could detach the southern parts of Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois; expresses confidence in South's ability to keep fighting despite privations; last \"Python\" article might demoralize the public; inefficiency of wartime legislature; everyone well here; wishes him good luck on the Western campaign. 3 pp. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents.","Brill charged with desertion; charge signed by J. Rochelle Tyler, and witnessed by Thos. R. Dunn and Wm. B. Andrews. 1 p. ADS. Including AN by Jas. R. Tyler, 21 May 1863, summarizing contents. 1 p.","His letters received; failure of Indians at Grand Gulf to prevent the Hartford from descending on the Mississippi River; hoping General Price's mission in Arkansas will succeed; Holmes' Army dissolved; reinforcing Bragg; Union movements in Mississippi and Alabama; movements of Hill and Longstreet; work of Congress: tax bill, bond sales, European loans; thinking of retiring. 5 pp. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of the letter.","His letter received; Austin being fortified; under martial law; nothing has yet been done about his \"policy,\" hasn't been able to talk with Gov. [Pendleton] Murrah; will let him know when something is done. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of letter.","Happy that his brother elected to the Confederate Senate; this is a blow against his enemies. 2 pp. CY of ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of letter.","Read his address to the legislature of Georgia and greatly admires it; old Washington politicians who control the Confederate government are not respecting the rights of citizens and property; fears they are trying to set up a monarchy with the help of West Point graduates; left the Bureau of War because did not like the way the administration was running the war of the government; suspension of writ of habeas corpus more odious than martial law; glad he struck a blow for civil liberties. 3 pp. ALS.","Took his letter 9 days to come from Selma; trying to get John M. Kelso, who deserted a year ago, back on duty; if Kelso is still under his command or if he knows where Kelso is, then it is his duty to return him to his regiment. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler Jr., that Kelso has left, taking his horse, saddle, and bridle; he doesn't know where he has gone. 1 p.","Thanks him for his letter; the states must resist the administration's efforts to impose military rule; the people must be made aware of attacks on their personal liberties; enjoyed reading the speech he made in Selma. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of letter.","Wishes he could be free to wield his pen in the cause of state sovereignty and constitutional liberty; has no vacancy in his government for him; he probably likes the resolutions recently passed by the Georgia legislature. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., Brown wrote to him at Selma.","Wrote her the two previous days; ladies must beware of sullying their reputation by writing too much; the Union army cut the railroad south of Petersburg; hopes to join her at the end of the month. 2 items. Partial ALS.","Scope and Contents","Reports that his speech made in Selma, Alabama, \"Our foreign and Domestic Status,\" has been reprinted in DeBow's Review; congratulates him on the \"happy change in our Georgia military,\" mentions that he has been ill. 2 pp. ALS.","Pleased he has been restored to command; offers services to him. 1 p. Cy of ALS. Includes AN, summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","General [Henry Alexander] Wise wrote the lead article in yesterday's Enquirer, acting from a patriotic conviction; the other four men will have to stand together to save the country. 1 p. Cy of ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., relating to Wise'ss appountment to the command of the Department of Richmond.","\"The Bearer, J. Rochelle Tyler, 1st Lieut. of Co. A, 1st Batt. of Va. Inf[an]try, a Paroled Prisoner of the Army of Northern Virginia, has permission to go to his home, and there remain undisturbed. [signed] D.B. Bridge [?]\" 1 p. PDS.","Letter received; encloses a draft for $160, although doesn't remember the debt; send receipt for draft. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., draft received and receipt sent. 1 p.","Glenn and Howard, Baltimore Gazette, [Baltimore, Md.]. Suggests Baltimore Gazette take the lead in expressing Southern sentiment, since Baltimore is destined to become the leading Southern city; unite all conservative thought behind Andrew Johnson so that military rule could be brought to an end; suggests the new party be called \"Constitutional Republican\" to avoid the bad connotations of the Democratic party name; offers to move to Baltimore, set up his law practice, and help them with the newspaper. 3 pp. ALS. Including AN, summarizing contents. 1 p.","Mr. Howard and he believe that the fewer people involved in running a newspaper, the better; therefore they can't offer him a position. 2 p. ALS","Enloses $50; Robert [Tyler] and his family are well. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., $50 enclosed. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Thinks he should not have trouble finding a newspaper job since he writes so well; suggests he try looking in Washington, Richmond, Baltimore, Norfolk, and New York; Montgomery is dull but he can't leave until he earns some more money; urges him to send news about family. 4 pp. ALS. Including a Cy of ALS, Robert Tyler, Montgomery, Alabama, to John Tyler, Jr. 14 August [i.e. July] 1866. 2 pp. Also including AN, summarizing letter, orginial sent to Mr. Roane. 1 p.","Discusses various aspects of politics, including Radical Republicans and the Old Democratic party. 8 pp. ALS.","His letter received; has left Richmond because unable to make a livign there, having no money to invest in any enterprise; father's political enemies and his own put obstacles in his path; also attacked for leaving wife, whom he believes dishonored him; is in Williamsburg looking at an offered position and is preparing a lecture for Baltimore; desires him to explain his meaning in his previous letter; especially on whom he wants to take revenge. 4 pp. Cy of ALS. Including AN, summarizing contents of Robert Tyler's letter of 2 Nov. 1866.","Scope and Contents","Tyler in Wiliamsburg practising law; Robert [Tyler] was in D.C. and now in Baltimore looking for a new job; Robert now agrees with him about the evil motives of the Northern people who do not feel the effects of their actions since they are perpetrated only in the South; is making a living but never knows when his job may end; urges him to write. 3 pp. ALS. Including ANS, by John Tyler, Jr., letter from A. Roane of of 13 March 1867 says that Robert Tyler agrees with his political views, and letter from Robert Tyler of 14 July 1867, says he should be able to find a newspaper position. 1 p.","Enloses copies of obituaries of her grandmother Tyler and will send her a copy of the first letter her grandfather sent her grandmother; give his regards to Captain and Mrs. Bryant and tell them he will send them copies of some of his articles. 2 pp. Partial ALS.","Scope and Contents","President Johnson's administration able to wield little power; suggests he see Mr. Seward about a position; a man with Tyler's brains should be able to get something. 1 p. ALS. Including ANS, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of letter.","Tyler wrong in thinking the people can change the way the country is going; the people are no longer free because they have lost virtue, liberty, and independence; no patriots or statesmen anymore; the press either doing away with freedom or too weak to fight for it; gloomy about the guture. 2 pp. ALS. Including a Cy of ALS, James Gibbons, Philadelphia, [Pa.], to John Tyler, Jr. 22 July 1867. 2 pp.","Received JT's letter when he returned from abroad; has seen the President [Johnson] three times and assured him support; thinks a public assurance would be injurious. 1 p. ALS. Inlcuding AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of the letter. 1 p.","Authorized A. G. Aleen of the National Intelligencer to offer his [JT] services in the interests of Democratic and Conservative parties; yesterday learned this had not yet been done; had planned to write several pamphlets and enlist the support of the Catholic hierarchy and the Fenian Brotherhood; fears the intentions of Radical Republicans-will try to take the property of leading Southerners. 2 pp. Cy of ALS.","Enclosed he will find an article [by Robert Tyler about General Grant] which he can use if he thinks it politically expedient, but do not use his name in connection with it; anxious to hear from him. 2 pp. Cy of ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of letter.","Has been concerned about his efforts \"...to save the Republic and to preserve Constitutional liberty...\"; wishes to offer suggestions on how to preserve his power; he must control the War, Navy, Treasury, and Post Office departments by putting in strong and loyal men; beware who Republicans want for their next president; recommends William T. Sherman to be head of the War Department; must control Treasury in order to control the pursestrings; must control the post office in order to keep lines of communication open to the masses; recommends Thomas Ewing of Ohio for the treasury position, and Marshall [Col. W. H.] Lamon or General [James William] Denver for the post office; he must do all he can to preserve the executive's power so he can protect the country from the Radical efforts to curtail constitutional liberties. 11 pp. Cy[?] of ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of letter; stating that the letter had been submitted to Jeremiah S. Black, John M. Binckley, and others. 1 p.","Has just listened to a paper by John Tyler, Jr.; thinks it should be published by the New York Herald in order to advance the acuse of the constitution. 1 p. Cy of ALS. Including AN, stating that the letter was delivered to Lamon on 13 Sept. 1867. Also including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., about the second letter to President Johnson of 14 Sepot. 1867. 1 p.","In last letter warned him about the dangers around him [AJ]; in this letter wishes particularly to address the problem of who can disenfranchise those white Southern men to whom Johnson had issued pardons; by counting only the Black vote in the South, the Radicals will degrade the presidential office by permitting a Black man's president to be elected rather than a white man's; he must arrange his cabinet so as to prevent the Radicals from overthrowing the presidential authority and prerogatives; predicts all manner of evil consequences (Black people rising against whites, loss of civil rights for Catholics, a dictator) if the Radicals have their way and their man (probably Grant) is elected; if will be able to prevent those calamities from occurring, and could be reelected president. 16 pp. Cy of ALS. Including ANS, by John Tyler, Jr., that a duplicate was given to W. H. Lamon. Also including ANS, by John Tyler, Jr., that the letter was originally dated 11 September 1867 but was changed to 14 September before being delivered to Johnston. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Encloses a copy of a communication from residents of the District of Colombia to Johnson, signed by many residents; believes he can rally the people to support him. Cy of ALS. Including ALS, Native and Naturalized Citizens of the United States resident in Washington City and Georgetown, Washington City, D.C., to Andrew Johnson, President of the United States. 29 September 1867. Appreciates his efforts \"...to maintain the Supremacy of the Federal Constitution...\"; naturalized citizens especially are aware of teh dangerous threats along \"know-nothing\" lines which threaten their liberties; must guard against Congress seizing supreme power; says hopes are in him to protect freedoms. 9 pp. Also including a copy of some of the names of people who signed the petition. 2 pp.","Cannot extend congratulations to him if the recent elections [in New York] support the Radical Republiacns, but can if the elections support the Democratic party; his correspondents in Alabama say they need more federal troops there. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, saying the letter \"...expresses teh real danger just now to the Democracy.\" 1 p. Also including AN, summarizing contents of the letter.","Rarely talks about literature or politics, especially the latter, since he cannot vote. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, that this letter was in reply to several of his remarks. Patterson is brother-in-law of Andrew Johnson.","Tyler owes him $18; please pay at once; is having a hard time making a living. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter.","Is at the mercy of his enemies because he supports him [AJ]; the Radicals must be put down in order to preserve peace; even if [Samuel P.] Chase is thwarted in his ambitions, he and Grant will have to watch out for George H. Thomas. 4 pp. Cy of ALS. Including a NCI from the Constitutional Union, 26 Nov. [18]67, about the constitutional convention in Alabama; President Johnson and General Grant will not receive any support from Alabama unless they do something about the situation there. 1 p. Also including AN, summarizing contents of the letter. 1 p. Also including a [DF of an article?], about the flow of time and the passion for commerce with the Orient.","About Alabama politics. 2 pp. AL.","Encloses extracts from a letter of Robert Tyler giving his views of impeachment of President Johnson, and how the blacks in South Carolina, Florida, Mississippi, and Louisiana can take over those states without armed force; recommends he take on Robert Tyler as a writer to support his position. 3 pp. ALS. Including AN, saying that Robert Tyler's articles were attached ti the letter sent to President Johnson.","Received a letter from Robert Tyler, the contents of which would probably interest him; the different possible candidates for the 1868 election: Grant, Sweard, Chase, Seymour, and Thomas; encloses newspaper articles. 2 pp. ALS. Inluding AN, summarizing contents of letter.","Enjoyed his speech made on 10 December, upholding the Constitution; thanks him for his defense of white Southerners; Radicals unfit to uphold the constitution; there are many who have been left \"...without a State, or a Status...\" by the actionas of the Radical Republicans. 2 pp. [Df? or] ALS.","If he continues the way he is going, he will not be reelected, and probably [Samuel P.] Chase will be; he needs to spend money in the South on behalf of the Democratic party in order to get some support among the Black population. Cy of ALS.","Encloses newspaper articles; suffering of people in South and North; threat of anarchy. 2 pp. Cy of ALS. Including AN, saying that two articles from DeBow's Review were enclosed. 1 p.","Received a letter from Robert Tyler-says that the white people in Alabama are standing together politically; white Southerners support President Johnson; everyone, white and black, is ruined; encloses a newspaper article. 2 pp. Cy of ALS. Including AN, summarizing contents of letter.","The movement is going in the right direction and the adversary should be overthrown; nothing can stop him [JT] when he is doing what he thinks it right; has consistently supported him [AJ]; if he [JT] cannot do what he needs to be done, then appoint John Cantatore or John P. Brophy. 3 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of the letter.","Robert Tyler believes that if the Supreme Court declares the Reconstruction Acts illegal, military authority in the South will have to be subordinate to civil authority; Mrs. Huneker of Philedelphia, the daughter of James Gibbons, writes that the people will stand by Johnson if he calls on them; expects General John O'Neill to call on him [AJ]; the country can be saved from civil war by moving the executive branch to New York City, where it will be easier for the people to rally around him. 2 pp. AL.","The Radicals have let several opportunities for complete victory slip through their fingers, enabling Johnson to gather strength. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, summarizing contents of the letter.","to be offered the National Democratic Committee at Washington Feb. 22, 1868, for adoption. Rendering thanks to Andrew Johnson for his part in upholding the constitution. 2 pp. Df of AD.","Believes impeachment will fail; please support the action to be taken on Monday. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, summarizing contents of the letter.","Encloses Robert Tyler's report to the Executive [Democratic] Committee of Alabama; is ready to do whatever he can to support him [AJ]. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, summarizing contents of the letter.","Has forwarded $300 to him by express mail; please acknowledge receipt. 1 p. ALS. Including ANS, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of letter.","Introduces him to Capt. Theo[?] F. Tobin; Capt. Tobias Sand [Sneed?] might be of use to him [JT]. 1 p. ALS.","Summary of their conversations: 1. all white Southerners have to join together; 2. white Southerners need to join the Fenian Brotherhood in fighting the Radicals; 3. this combination will be directed by the Southerners and can be used for other purposes. 2 pp. Cy of ALS.","Advises him not to spend too much time at [Fenian Brotherhood] headquarters while he is in New York City; Canada in state of alarm; will be in New York City on Monday; encourages him to express his views to Mr. Meehan [?]; does he think a tour of inspection to ______ advisable? 1 p. ALS.","His letter about Gen'l F[orrest] was received; \"...all the parties we spoke of will be at the appointed place and time.\" Col. Merriwether expressed his views on the subject at the state convention. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, summarizing contents of letter.","A vacancy is to occur in the office of the Collector of Internal Revenue for the Richmond District; wants him to find out if the Senate and the President will confirm him [WS] in the office. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, summarizing contents of the letter; Selden was confirmed in the position. Also including AN, Col. Stone, the previous collector had to resign because he was involved with fraud. Also including AN, comparing the legality and the oppresiveness of the union of Ireland with Britain to the union of the South with the U.S.","Scope and Contents","Regrets that he is unable to meet him because of business downtown; asks him to call at 1:00. 1 p. ALS. Including an ACS, [P.]G.T. Beauregard, to John Tyler, Jr., [18 June 1868?], making an appointment for the following morning. 1 p.","Weather is beautiful; regrets he is unable to send the picture because of its size; Jimmy saw Mrs. Ridely and daughters recetnly, has he seen Mrs. Tyler [widow of Pres. Tyler] and her children? Sister's photograph is enclosed, has not has any chills for a while. 3 pp. ALS.","Encloses a more perfect copy of his report of his operations in the South; has addressed it to him and Mr. Gibbons since they were the ones who enlisted his aid; the gentlemen coming to the Democratic convention and to meet with him are unaware of the political implications of the movement; has changed slightly the originial wording of his letter of instructions; when the gentlemen arrive, will introduce them to him; that is as far as his present authority goes. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Including ALS, from John Tyler, Jr., City of New York, New York, to General John O'Neil, the President, and Mr. James Gibbons, the Vice-President ofthe Fenian Brotherhood, New York City, New York. Acting by their instructions, following is a report of what he [JT] did; first, went to Memphis and conferred with N. B. Forrest, G. J. Pillow, and I. G. Harris, showing how Southern interests were supported by the Catholics, how the Fenian Brotherhood had been reorganized after Sweeny's attempt to invade Canada and the exposure of O'Mahoney and Stephens, an dstood ready with government and army to take over a British possession and set up its own government, and how the Fenians and the South could maintain their constitutional liberties if they cooperated; is anxious to cooperate with anyone who will help the South prevent the Radicals from taking over poltically and economically; left Memphis and travelled to New Orleans where he met with General Beauregard, who was sympathetic with the Fenians' objectives; offered him the position of commander-in-chief; Beauregard declined on account of his health; then went to see General Richard Taylor, who declined to join because of his parole; offered Raphael Semmes the command of the naval forces, which he declined fortime being; Beauregard had given him introductions to J.B. Gordon and Wade Hampton, so he approached them; also spoke briefly to Robert Tyler and General [James Holt] Clanton about the Fenian cause; many expressed doubts about the propriety of attacking Canada; approached Joseph E. Johnston, who is occupied with writing a book abd loath to start another war; since arriving in New York City, has again talked with General Beauregard and hopes to persuade him to give them [i.e. Gibbons and O'Neil] his thoughts on the subject; invited John C. Brown to the meeting in New York City; thinks it would be a mistake to invade Canada before the November Elections, for fear such invasion would promote the Radical cause in the U.S.; also it would lead to a religious war, and restrictions on the Catholic Churcg ub teg U.S.; those encouraging them in their enterprise are trying to get them and their Democratic votes out of the country so that the Radicals can be elected to office; if the Democrats are elected to power, they might make war on England an dthen their plan to invade Canada would be welcomed. 46 pp. Also including AN, \"Report of John Tyler, Jr., ...associated with his mission South.\" 1 p.","Saw the following people on his trip South: Lt. Gen. N. B. Forrest, Ex-Governor Isham J. [i.e. G.] Harris, Major General Gideon J. Pillow, Gen. [P.] G. T. Beauregard, Admiral Raphael Semmes, Gen. Richard Taylor, Nr. Robert Tyler, Gen. [James Holt] Clanton, Major Gen. J. B. Gordon, Lt. Gen. Wade Hampton; Forrest Gordon, and Hampton agreed to meet with them and advised contacting Gen. Joseph E. Johnston; Beauregard came to see him in New York City and advised contacting Major Gen. J.C. Brown; a meeting has been arranged for early July, which Beauregard, Forrest, Gordon, and Hampton will attend; if they think it necessary, there will be other Confederate leaders at the National Democratic Convention whom they can consult; is looking forward to introducing them to the generals, and hopes the plans will be successful. 6 pp. ALS.","Enclosed is a copy of a letter from Wade Hampton, stating his position as well as those of Generals [William] Preston, Gordon, and Forrest on their recent interview. Including AN, summarizing contents of the letter.","Authorizes him to consult with General [P.] G. T. Beauregard and other former Confederate officers about the Fenian Brotherhood's plans; lets them know how much they admire their abilities and how much they would like them to join them. First sentence revised by John Tyler, Jr. 2 pp. Including AN, summarizing contents of letter.","Health precludes his acceptance of the command offered; General Richard Taylor may be able to assist him. Including AN, summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Hopes his health will be restored; plans to use the introduction to Richard Taylor this evening. 1 p. Including AN, summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Until such time as the foreign power which he represents has a de facto government and a flag, there can be no naval force; when that time comes he will be happy to become the commander of that force. 1 p. Including AN, summarizing contents of letter.","Inquires whether they wish to stay with their delegations to the convention or have their own suite; expects them about the last of the month. \"Keep uncommitted on the Presidential question.\" 2 pp. Including AN, summarizing contents of letter.","Advises him to secure a suite of rooms for the party; will be in New York City by the 1st of July; has written to [John B.] Gordon and [Wade] Hampton and has seen John C. Brown about this. 1 p. Including AN, summarizing contents of letter.","Will arrive in New York about 3 July; has arranged a room already. 1 p. Including AN, summarizing contents of letter.","Received his letter; reminds him of his [RS] letter of last May, wherein he states that he could be of no service until such a time as the cause has a de facto government; when that time comes he would be glad to assist the cause. 1 p. Including AN, summarizing contents of the letter.","Gordon, Forrest, and he [W. H.] concur in the agreement reached the other day; is planning to leave this morning. Including AN, summarizing contents of the letter.","His letter and telegram have just reached him; F[orrest] has now told him everything; saw Gen'l [Julius?] Hayden who says the country around Huntsville is likely to erupt [into violence?] anytime; the people are awaiting an opportunity to seize back their rights; expects to be out of Memphis for two or three weeks; Col. Merriwether is fine. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, summarizing contents of letter.","Is busy today; will be free tomorrow morning. 1 p. ACS.","Scope and Contents","In view of the fact that during the recent war, Great Britain was able to regain her lead in world commerce and once again started molesting naturalized U.S. citizens, it is resolved that the Democratic party will protect the citizens of the U.S., will support their claims against Britain, and seek to regain the U.S. lead in worl commerce; since the Republican party is seeking to promote the interests of the rich over the poor, it is resolved (here insert the resolutions on the Reconstruction acts, and on finance, revenue, and currency). 6 pp. AD. Including ADF, of the last part of the preamble and the resolutions. 1 p. Also including ANS by John Tyler, Jr., the delegates, \"instead of laying aside all personal considerations, \" began discussions on cabinet appointments; hence the peculiar tone of his speech ar Delmonicos and his letter to Mr. Preston. 1 p. Also including ALS, from Frank P. Blair, [New York City, N.Y.]. Has decided not to write for publication the letter he promised to write yesterday, as he has often expressed opinions in the past; he agrees with the enclosed resolutions. 1 p. Also including ANS, by John Tyler, Jr., F. P. Brotherhood and Catholics, although his later remarks to the Missouri delegation which were published did seem to redeem his promise.","Talleyrand could have said that he represented a principle at the Congress of Vienna; likewise the Catholics in the U.S. represent a principle and they also have power; tells him this for the benefit of his work at the Democratic National Convention. 1 p. Cy of ALS. Including AN, stating this is a duplicate of the letter sent to Preston.","Invitation to a reception on 6 July. 1 p. PC. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], invitation was extended to all delegates at the Democratic National Convention. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Will arrange the next meeting between him and Generals N.B. Forrest and [John B.] Gordon and the parties he [JT] represents [i.e. Mr. O'Neill and Mr. Gibbons of the Fenian Brotherhood]. 1 p. Cy of ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., Summarizing contents of the letter; the meeting took place on 12 July in General Preston's rooms.","President Johnson disappointed that Southerners did not insist upon his nomination; he has yielded to the Radicals by agreeing that the black-dominated legislature in the South are to select the electoral college. 1 p. Frag. of AL. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of the letter.","Is just recovering from a fever; agrees with him about the causes of war; says foes are seeking a reason to destroy them; they must wait awhile until able to resist foes; \"church is spreading rapidly and will soon include all worthy men from the Potomac to the Rio Grande,\" urges him to tell how the meeting [between the Southern generals and the Fenians] went. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of the letter. 1 p.","His letters received; thanks him for his advice; shall Mrs. Ekins forward his letters to him? 1 p. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of the letter.","Inquires about his daughter [Mattie?], cousing Sally, Mr. C, Tony, and Anna; give them his regards; Mr. Savage's \"abortive\" convention has inspired them with hope, but it didn't fo well for Mr. Savage; the General [i.e. John O'Neill] treated Col. O'Beirne roughly in his speech. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of letter.","Scope and Contents","Wishes to acquaint him with his activities of the past summer during which he prevented a \"collision\" with Great Britain and satyed civil unrest in the South; has been twice pardoned and because of his ancestors, is very concerned about the welfare of the United States; hopes to persuade the Democratic electoral colleges [to make the vote in the electoral college unanimous for Grant]. 2 pp. Cy of ALS. Imncluding AN, by John Tyler, Jr., letters to General Dent and to W.H. Seward of 10 and 18 November [18]68, about making the electoral college vote unanimous for Grant.","Has saved him additional problems by preventing a \"collision\" with Great Britain and by laying to rest civil disturbances in the South; has been twice pardoned for his past acitivities; enclosed is the legal answer to the report made by Secretary of the Interior [Orville Hickman] Browning about the claim of Col. William Selden, former marshall of the District of Columbia, fo rkeeping prisoners; Browning's predecessors in the office, starting with Jacob Thompson, have treated the case wrongly; Johnson has the power to reopen the case; hopes his family will always be well-treated by whomever is president. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Enclosed letters show he started a movement earlier this month [to persuade members of the electoral college to vote for Grant]; can prove that this summer he prevented a clash with Great Britain and laid to rest some of the civil disconent in the South; has been twice pardoned. 1 p. Cy of ALS. Including a Cy of ALS, from John Tyler, Jr., Washington, D.C., to John B. Gordon, Wade Hampton, Admiral Raphael Semmes, William Preston, J.W. Stevenson, C.C. Clay, John Forsyth, Robert Tyler, and others. 9 November 1868. Is enclosing a letteraddressed to other leading citizens [about the electoral colelge vote]; the predecents for the suggestion can be found in the electoral college votes in 1824, 1836, and 1840; thinks it expedient and necessary to maintain peace for the electoral college to vote unanimously for Grant. 3 pp. Also including a Cy of ALS, John Tyler, Jr., Washington, D.C., to Generals [Wade] Hampton, and [John B.] Gordon, [William] Prestong, I.W. Stevenson, C.C. Clay, Robert Tyler, and others, 8 November 1868. Recommends the Democratic part members of the electoral colelge cast their votes for Grant for the following purposes: as a conciliatory gesture, to show that if he is good to them they will support him, so he won't be left entirely in the hands of the Radicals, and to \"strengthen\" him in his conservative tendencies. 1 p.","Agrees whole-heartedly that the Democrats shpuld give their electoral votes to General Grant, but only with the apporval of Horatio Seymour; doesn't want it to look like they're deserting their candidate; believes Grant will be more conservative if the Deomcrats support him; has expressed these views to his friends.","Scope and Contents","Encloses his report to the Fenian Brotherhood, advising them not to invade Canada; they are offended with him because of the advice, but he still has some power over them. 1 p. Cy of ALS. Including a Cy of ALS, John Tyler, Jr., City of New York, New York, to the President, Vice-President, and the Executive Committee of the Fenian Brotherhood. 19 June 1868. Advises against invading Canada for the following reasons: 1. while the Radicals are in power, it will liekly result in their disenfranchisement; 2. since neither Great Britain nor the U.S. can afford a war, they will probably unite against the Fenians; 3. it would be the cause of starting a world-wide union of Protestant nations; 4. the Democratic party needs their votes; if the Democrats win the presidential election in November, there will probably be a war with Great Britain, in which case their invasion of Canada will be welcomed; therefore, it's best to await the results. 15 pp. Also including ANS, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of the letters. 1 p.","Encloses a copy of General Beauregard's letter [of 19 Nov. 1868]; fears others will not see the expediency of following his suggestion. 1 p. Cy of ALS. Including AN, summarizing contents of General Beauregard's letter and Tyler's to Seward.","Would like to have him join him in making some visits tomorrow. 1 p. ALS. Including a poem about love. Also including a list of 7 names.","Hopes the weather will permit them to go visiting tomorrow; comes see her at any time. 1 p. ALS.","Suggested to the Female Orphan Asylum that he might be able to lectre on their behalf, but for various reasons, the offer was voteddown. 3 pp. ALS.","Encloses the article he wished to see; visited the Board of Trade and believes a lecture can be satisfactorily arranged. 1 p. ALS.","His friends and he would liek to have him [JT] come lecture again, but fear it would not pay him. 3 pp. ALS.","Encloses his [JT] book and one of his [WHP] sermons. 1 p. ANS.","Fragments of poems written about James. R. Tyler. 1 p. ANS.","Invitation to the wedding of Emma M. Ridley and George P. Burgwyn. 4 items. PC. Also including a card listing numbers and names. 1 item.","Invitation to the wedding of Julia Tyler and William H. Spencer, PC.","Has not yet seen the archbishop about publishing his letter; invited him to attend the labor union's convention in Philadelphia. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, but John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of the letter.","Inexcusable of him not to print a retraction of the slander against him [JT] sooner than he did; was in the hospital to undergo surgery, not for intoxication, yet he [OKH] mistakenly assumes that poor people are intemperant; family [of JT] was left destitute after the war and he was barred from his former profession; has very moderate habits; Harris' slander is a result of political differences, envy, and hate; General George H. Thomas is a relative and can help at anytime; may be poor, but never have done any base thing, which is more than his political friends can say; he is a contemptible man. 17 pp. Df of ALS.","Scope and Contents","Including ANS, by John Tyler, [Jr.,], his reply to the slander was not published. 1 p. Also including AN, copied out of the Daily Chronicle, 28 August 1869, \"the slander of the Chronicle upon muself.\" 2 pp. Also including ALS, from Tom Florence, Washington, D.C., to [Col. Io Severns?, Washington, D.C., Sept.? 1869], General Tyler will give him his defense against the slander, which defense is to be published in the Constitutional Union; some of the language may be too strong. 2 pp. Also including ALS, by Col. Io Severns, Washington, D.C. to [?], will put Tyler's letter in the editorial columnl use the following introduction. See oversize file.","Scope and Contents","Concerning a place for Tyler in the Norfolk and St. Nazaire Steam Navigation Co. 1 p. ALS. Including ANS, by John Tyler, Jr., these apers were returned at his request; his application is still to be considered. 1 p. Also including AN, a memo to Charles H. McCormick and others in Chicagoabout the steamship line and to write Professor Maury. 1 p. Also including AN, enclosed is an outline of the Norfolk and St. Nazaire Steamship Transatlantic Line; also two addresses. 1 p. Also including AN, giving Col. G.L. Thompson's address of Col. Thompson, 1 p. Also including an AD, giving the history, routes, and proposed operations of the Norfolk and St. Nazaire Steam Navigation Company of France, and the Virginia and Tennessee Airline Railway. 8 pp.","If she is still unmarried on 8 oct. 1870, he is to give her 2 books; if she marries on or before that date, she is to give him a coat. 1 p. ADS.","Mr. George Alfred Townsend's remark about him in the Chicago Tribune was a lie, and he is surprised the Evening Star printed it, knowing it was such; he wishes to print a refutation. 1 p. ALS.","Took his enclosure to Mrs. Ames, but was unable to see her; she is rumored to be going out with a Memphis lawyer; wishes Tyler could \"win her affections\" and gain access to her fortune by marrying her; \"fraug, violence, and, and plunder [are] the order of the day.\" 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of letter.","DeBow's Review is concerned chiefly with recording the progress of the South; his article on U.S. diplomatic relations with Central and South America sounds useful, but there are no guaranties of a regular column. 2 pp. ALS.","Will accept the position as associate editor of the National Intelligencer as a man with conservative political views, provided he is allowed freedom in writing and is paid $500 per quarter; if Alexander Delmar agrees, let him sign this. 1 p. ALS. Including ANm, by John Tyler, Jr., this was his ultimatum to Mr. Delmar","Glad to hear he recovered from his recent illness and hopes things will go better for him; hopes that the late war won't result in the ruin of all the old families; \"wholesale thievery [is] the basis of American life today\" moved to Greenville so children could get an education; after 2 hard years of struggling on his plantation is able to relax a little now; rewrote the manuscript and hopes to get it published; tell Roane he wrote him. 4 pp. ALS. Including AN, letter answered. 1 p.","Have copies of DeBow's Review beginning with the orginial issue; is interested in his article on his father; the policies of the Old Whigs; tell Gov. Wise to encourage polytechnic education and to open a shcool of Navigation so Virginia can take advantage of the expanding U.S. trade. 5 pp. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of letter; accepted offer \"if ever able to get work again.\" 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Warns that Radicals in Congress are usurping Grant's powers and particularly mentions [Charles] Sumner and [Benjamin] Butler as threats; calls for a veto of the \"Virginia Bill\" suggests that Grant call a General Convention to fram a new Constitution; sees Congress present course leading to civil war and/or monetary crash as it weakens the power of individual states; mentions moving capitol to Mississippi Valley to weaken New England's influence; suggests that Jeremiah Black of Pennsylvania could draft such a message. 9 pp. ALS. Including Cy of ALS, 7 pp. Ibncluding AN, John Tyler, Jr., endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p. Also including AN by John Tyler, Jr., n.d., that letter was given to Mr. Dox of Alabama 24 January 1870, after passage of Virginia Bill; was returned by him 27 January 1870 without being given to Grant. 1 p.","Discontinue efforts to get Democratic Senate and House members to give subscriptions to \"the Course of Parties in the United States under hte Constitution\" to be written along with a literary work on \"Father\" [President John Tyler]; [seems to desire discontinuance due to lack of response]; the Democratic party \"has done nothign to relieve itseld of the many onerous obligations under which it rests.\" 3 pp. Cy of ALS. Including AN endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p.","Having considered long the situation of the country and general social and political status is returning his salutation and desires a confidential interview. 1 p. Cy of ALS. Including AN endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Is enclosing a letter to Robert Ridgway which will explain a confidential metter. 1 p. Cy of ALS. Including ALS from John Tyler, Jr., Washington City, D.C., to Robert Ridgway, House of Representatives, Washington, D.C. 26 Feb. 1870, telling that old war injury acted up last year and therefore has not been working so have disagreeable predicament as regards to boarding bill; will pay back any loans as soon as possible; needs $125 today so he can get out of city. 3 pp.","Appreciates his efforst to obtain help [financial?] from Virginia Senators and Representatives but having thought about it must decline such aid; has suffered too much humiliation already. 2 pp. Cy of ALS. Includes AN endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Will help him collect his essays; has the weekly he poke of packed away and will hunt it up and copy what you wished; or can bring entire volume to him; Mr. Burwell of New Orleans has the loose numbers. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr., endorsing and summarizing the letter; indicates Tyler wrote back and requested volume brought to Washington. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Has the copy of Abell's Life, Mr. Gillett's letter; the birth and lineage he worked out and Mrs. Halloways' book; this is a \"sacred task\" [writing a memoir of President Tyler] but will take sometime due to frequent interruptions. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, John Tyler, Jr., explaining letter. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Has talked to Dr. Cloud, State Superintendant of Education and Chairman of the Educational Board about his [JT] case; he will write to the President of the University of Alabama, N.A. Luniley [sic] [Lupton]; it seems the chairs he [JT] preferred are not yet filled; suggests he immediately write the men mentioned above; his brother will talk to Mr. Cloud also; Keep politics out of this; has sent manuscript to Claxton, Remson, and Haffelfinger of Philadelphia who accepted it; could he send them a short note about it?; wrote to Dr. Luniley [sic] [Lupton] himself. 4 pp. ALS. Including ALS from William Falconer, Greensborough, Alabama, to John Tyler, Jr., 23 March 1870, indicating the name of the President of the University of Alabama is N.A. Lupton, not N.A. Lumiley; sorry about the mistake. 2 pp. Also including AN John Tyler, Jr. endorsing and summarizing both letters. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Has been in bed or would have answered sooner; it will take time to find out-on the war path for him [JT]  now; come over soon. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, John Tyler, Jr. endorsing letter which is in regards to lecture; answered letter saying to go ahead with arrangements; will share benefits. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Has received letter of the 15th; will send help to Mrs. [Susan A.] Eppes through Mrs. Semple; will confer with her about admission of Mrs. \"E.\" to Aged Women's Home. 1 p. ALS. Including ALS from W.W. Corcoran, Wash[in]gton D.C., to Jo[h]n Tyler, Jr., Washington, D.C., 24 Nov. 1869, informing that the place at the cemetary he noted as vacated by Doct[or] Hunter has been filled more than three months ago. Also including ANS John Tyler, Jr., endorsing and explaining Corcoran's letter of 17 March 1870. 1 p. Also including ANS John Tyler, Jr., Expressing wish to do for another what he cannot do for himself, however severe his suffering. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Letter from mutual friend General John Tyler [Jr.], is really surprising; how can a sane man expect anyone in these times to invest $300,000 in a cure for Hog Cholera or any other invention; friend in California also has a cure for Hog Cholera and he will get a patent for him; if Tyler's friends cure is also valid perhaps they can take out a joint patent; anyone who wants $200,000 for any invention is either a fool or an idiot. 2 pp. ALS. Including ANS by John Tyler, [Jr.], to Colonel [Farrar], n.d., designating Walton's letter as a breech of faith and an attempt to extort his client's secret; but to get that secret they must pay $300,000 cash. In margin. Also including AN [by John Tyler, Jr.], n.d., identifying Walton's friend as a certain Fletcher, veterinary surgeon from Missouri an California. In margin.","Has not forgotten him but has many troubles and did not want to bother friends with them; but he has written first; as a lecturer she has been successful; leaves Monday for Pennsylvania, then Michigan and Kentucky; then shall scribble for the newspapers; knows he does not approve of women lecturing but she has a famiyl to support; brother has drawn on her publisher and left her a debt; can he find him?; the world is utterly selfish. 4 pp. ALS. Including AN endorsed and summarizing letter. 1 p. ALso including D from [?], to Christopher O'Brien, Potomac Steamboat Co., [?], n.d., on verso of endorsement, directing receiver of memo to verify name of company; to draw a declaration of debt; make to copies and distribute. 1 p.","His lodge [of the Knights of Pythias] accepts his proposal; please advertise; lecture will be in Concordia Oprea House or Masonic Temple; pelase state a preferred date. 1 p. ALS. Including AN by [John Tyler, Jr.] endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p. Also incoluding AN by [Tyler], 28 March 1870, answered lettere as desired. 1 p. Also including AN by [Tyler], 7 april 1870, lecture on the 21st at Concordia Hall. 1 p. Also including AN by [Tyler], 19 April 1870, come on next morning and stop at Howard House. 1 p. Also including AN by [Tyler], n.d., went on 20th; stopped at Howard House; next day no proper arrangements so declined to lecture. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Enclosed is a letter from the pen of \"Python\" which will be republished; read it before interview; has contemplated views on public affairs for 18 months and is now ready to reveal them; of course does not wish to be generally known through his pseudonym. Cy of ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr., endorsing and summarizing letter, indicating that enclosed letter mentioned [but missing] was from the Baltimore Gazette of 25 March 1870. 1 p. Also including ALS from N[athaniel] Michler, Washington, D.C., 7 March 1870, acknowledging receipt of communication os 15 February; and hopes to meet with him. 1 p. Also including AN by John Tyler, Jr., endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p.","Cannot intrude upon him again despite the nature of their short conversation; much is being lost by delay in accepting his suggestion; remember he [JT] organized the Bureau of War of the late Confederate States, served as an officer of Rank and Adjutant General; yet the matter can be revealed only the way he suggests; through the Party at Providence Hospital higher personage can be revealed and all worth knowing be known. 2 pp. Cy of ALS.","Scope and Contents","His letter of the 8th was received and answer delayed as he expected to go to Washington; he is now not going so will write; appreciates his desire to collect his writings and his books are at his disposal; perhaps he should play Mohamet and come to the Mountain. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr., endorsing and explaining letter; wants extracts from Mrs. DeBow's copies of \"DeBow's Review.\" 1 p.","Lecture will be at the Concordia on the 21st at 8pm; John Taliaferro wants to be remembered to you; if seeds are being distributed at the department he would like some papers. 1 p. ALS. Including AN by [John Tyler, Jr.], endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Would like to see letter and correspondence to which he refers; would like to publish it; knows he has not forgotten the memoir of which they have corresponded. 1 p. AL. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr., endorsing and explaining that Burwell refers to the memoir of President Tyler, and the last Burwell refers to the memoir of President Tyler, and the last correspondence of General G[eorge] [?] H[enry] [?] Thomas. 1 p.","His [JT] brother and he [WF] have both been ill so his [JT] recommendations have just been sent to Dr. Lupton; encloses a letter from him; keep corresponding with him; in the meantime he has enquired as to his [JT] opening a highschool though dall is the best time of year for that; advised Arch[ibald] Roane to open a school here but he wanted Richmond and politics; suggests he make an effort with Bou[rne?] or some such periodical literature to write short memoirs of early men of Virginia; leave politics out of it; write \"a la Burke\" when his [WF] book Bloom and Briar comes out he will direct the publishers to send a copy. 4 pp. ALS.","stating that life presents few objects worth striving for; one should learn to want but little; hoe does he like the idea of writing an old Virginia times; it would not interefere with other employ; think of old Be[nter?], what a mass of energy that old rascal was; where is his daughter?; can she assist him?; is nearly paralyzed but keeps on working; life is too trifling to despair. 4 pp.","Scope and Contents","letter refers to professorship at the University of Alabama 1 p. Also including AN by John Tyler, Jr., that both letters were answered on 10 May [1870]; yielding to 1st suggestion, rejecting last as impracticable with the temper of the Northern press one of envious hate. 1 p.","on verso of endorsement, saying he has not agreed to take testimony in the case of Antler vs. Whissle[?] Dickerson; objects to any proceedings held there on the case; reserves the right to move for the suppression of all such testimony. 1 p.","This last winter has been unusually gay-parties and weddings; Clara went to only two and begged no more; she likes small gatherings; has met a friend of his, Capt. Celsus Price who recently lsot his mother; his [JT] friend Miss Mary Polk married Dr. Draper of Maryland; met Mr. Mag[were?]; happy his prospects are better; may go to Canada and Washington but business has been bad for three years; greetings to family, especially cousin Lettie Semple; his [JT] Major Loughborough did not visit, just dropped letter. 4 pp. ALS.","A friend sent the papers express this morning; encloses the receipt; wishes you could call occaisionally on Father Wigest and Sister de Chantel of the Visitation Convent; it would be to your advantage apart from the pleasure of the visit. 1 p. ALS.","Congratulations on his \"bright business prospects;\" prices for [chemical] analyses vary. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of letter.","Returns the enclosure of his last letter as expects no monetary reward; did not breathe the air of Massachusetts long enough for that; is please to hear of his professional success and bright prospects; good that cousing Sallie has a school and she and Mr. C. are well; he [JT] knows how he feels about the movement [Fenians] which resulted in the late fiasco; O'Neill's late movements have mortified his best friends; with proper direction the organization could achieve its glorious object; still it will not die as it has a holy cause which for centuries has sustained the people of Ireland. 2 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","So glad to hear from him; has searched long to reach him; had pneumonia April 1869 and is well now but tires easily; read his article with interest; fate of this government is shrouded in the future; past symmetry of government is gone and confusion reigns; the republic is in ruins; elements of Civil War exist; legislature is imprevious to the crie sof the people; is deeply affected by death of friends such as Mom[?] Arleise[?], James Murdaugh; the small hermitage [Wurburton] has been sold to Mr. Wood from the north and his title may not be good; are out of Circuit Court and are much fatigued; pleased with Judge Garreson from Accomac Co.; hopes his son Robert has promise at the bar. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr., endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p.","Overcome by heat and has just returned to business; was unab;e to obtain any further information as to the Israelite and his victim who were settling their \"land\" business in Orange C.H.; his friend Rob[er]t T. Craighill, Attorney at Law, Lynchburg is known in that region and may be able to tell of desireable land for sale. 2 pp. ALS.","Received his letter of the 6th; came here from Variety Springs in Augusta County; about 800 visitors here and as far as he knows neither \"scalawags\" nor \"carpetbaggers;\" waters are medicinal; many businessmen of Richmond here-Judge Lyon; Mr. Carrington of the Exchange Hotel, P. V. Daniel, Jr., President of the R. F. and Potomac RR, W. A. Maury Lovingstine, the Jewish delegate in legislature, Bishop Doggett, Revs. Hoge and Nolley, Mr. Pizzini; from here he goes to the Cold Sulpher near Goshen; then Rockbridge Alum and Variety, then home. 3 pp. ALS. Including AN [John Tyler, Jr.] endorsing letter. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Wrote some days ago for him to send manuscripts he elft addressed to Mr. H. B. Cust[in?] of Accomac; will be in Washington in a few days so retain them. 1 p. ALS. Including AN John Tyler, Jr., endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p. Also including AN [Joseph Segar], noting papers returned in preson, 5 Sept. 1870. 1 p. Also including ALS from Joseph Segar, to John Tyler, Jr., 15 Aug. 1870, requesting Tyler to send 2 manuscripts left with him to Old Point; will pay on his end. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Wishes he could accept a series of politcal articles from him but they are financially unwell; \"The XIX Century\" is slowly winning its way but pays little; his [WWH] srevices as editor are gratiutious; they hope soon to be able to compensate contributors; their views correspond and he would like him to appear in their pages monthly as an editorial contributor. 1 p. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr., endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Expected to have sent him proceeds for his notes for $75 but they called off the campaign; hopes to send it in a few days; does not want to be misunderstood that he ran when Waller did in 1869 as an Independant Republican as he is now; assumes Conservative and Moderate Republicans voted for him so to defeat Whittlesey; he acted as an honest man not a party man; voted against giving Mrs. Lincoln a pension; to reduce tarriff and Internal Revenue; voted to admit Mississippi, Texas and Georgia without the provisions given Virginia; when possible he supported the Republican part as he was brought up anti-slavery; voted to enforce 15th amendment with no apologies as something had to be settled; is for peace but there will be none if the Democrats are restored to power. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr. endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p.","His letter reminded him of earlier, happier days; he will tell the literary Societies of the University of his desires as the faculty does not directly interfere with such matters; or in getting use of the Public Hall; his [JT] series of lectures would be interesting; will be in Washington Friday, hope to see you. 1 p. ALS.","Asks for subscribers to a new \"National Journal\" dedicated to preserving \"Irish freedom,\" prospectus enclosed. 1 p. PL. Including a PD, \"Prospectus of the Irish Nationalist and Working-Man's Advocate.\" Gives summary of form newspaper will take. 1 p.","Delayed reply to his second letter to wait for decision on matter; but still has received no definite answer; feeling seems to be that due to studies there wouldn't be time for entire lecture series; but one or two of lectures could probably draw sufficient audiences; was only in Washington on last visit for one day. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN by [George Frederick Holmes] explaining that he saw some students and they feel the entire series would be too much, but that audiences for one or two could be obtained; a room and audience would be provided; necxt week would be best as after Christmas Intermediate exams start. 1 p.","Send address as he wished to write to him. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Has been invited to locate in Schuylkill Co. [Pa.] to publish a paper he devoted to the Irish Democratic and workingman's interest; consented then realized he was well known across the country and a paper published in [Philadelphia] would have greater effect; is necessary as radicals are making great inroads in Irish vote; has sent several prospectuses of newspaper and responds ifavorable; is trying to raise funds; first issue out of the 16th of January; says Tyler is the ablest man in country to write articles for sucha journal; glad to hear of book he is writing; would like to bring back former happy government. 4 pp. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr. endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","After consulting several prominent students has concluded that his 2nd and possibly 3rd lectures would be wel lreceived; Thursday and Friday mnights at the hall of the Washington Society would be best; charge fifty cents for 1, or seventy-five cents for two lectures; presentation of third lecture topic will depend upon reception of second. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr. endorsing and summarizing lecture. 1 p.","Received his letter and he forgot to say if it would be worth while for him [JG] to ask any of the National Democratic Com[mi]tt[ee] if they would lend a hand; maybe that would give them too much knowledge; seems the labors of both their lifetimes could fail for lack of a small sum; with his great knowledge he could unit the Irish people; now is the time and he [JT] is able; needs money; feels for the first time man's inhumanity to man. 2 pp. ALS. Including calling card of James Gibbons.","Received his letter regarding lecture but Mr. Murphy refuses to publish any shape of lecture; has spoken to the St. Vincent dePaul Society about asking him to lecture on condition that he share proceeds; his name and the society's reputation should draw a crowd; hopes to put him in touch soon. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","At present he can do no more than offer to help secure audiences for the interesting subjects he [JT] mentions; must have his correspondence with others about printing. 1 p. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr. endorsing and summarizing letter explaining it refers to furnishing \"DeBow's Review\" with historical sketches. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Thanks for the interesting letter; couldn't use it in his little history but will preserve it for future possibilities; nothing [in the book] about his father's presidential term will offend him, except the limited space he could devote; was in Richmond when a public dinner was given to Mr. Webster but had no invitation so visited President Tyler instead; is glad Gov[ernor] Wise is doing a biography of Pres[iden]t Tyler. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr. endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p.","Received his of the 9th and enclosure; couldn't answer immediately as was engaged in the courts on Boundary between Md. and Va.; the \"prize decision\" and much else has been included in his father's memoirs; is disappointed as has gotten no information from Washington, Cushing, or others as to their retirements from his father's cabinet; [following is a series of questions and tentative answers about Harrison and Tyler's cabinets-who held which position for how long]; strange that he is confused on these matters; answer them briefly, no long account; plans to read final copy with him before gonig to printers. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","His [JT] reminisence of Cabinets is in error; [following is a list of appointees to and retirements from Presiden John Tyler's cabinet]; is it possible that neither he nor Cushing nor anyone will supply him the dates? 1 p. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr. endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p.","Repeats that he is in error as to the date of Spencer's retirement; [followng a list of positions held and retired in President John Tyler's Cabinet]; mentions dispute between [John Canfield] Spener and [Abel Parker] Upshur regarding the [Alexander Slidell] MacKenzie affair [as commander of the brig Somers he had executed Spencer's son for mutiny]; Spencer wanted MacKenzie turned over to Civil Grand Jury; as Chairman of the Committee on Naval Affairs he [HAW] was consulted; can't you get Cushing or someone to ascertain the dates of retirement; his [JT] dates must be in error. 2 pp. ALS.","Received his answer to his changing his request for a personal interview upon the subject of religion to a suggestion that he read the interview between the Son of God and Nickodemus; meant no insult; is not judging him; knows other Southern Gentlement who worship only Honor and not Christ; knows he has had the oppotunity to acquire millions yet has remained honest; just wanted him to avail himself of the comforts of religion; hopes he will forgive his intrusion into his inner man. 8 pp. ALS. Including NCL, n.d. entitled \"Bismarck's Religious Character - A Letter of the Prussian Premier,\" dated 26 December 1865. 1 p.","Clara and she had been looking forward to a trip to Washington next month; but now even if the Major goes they won't as business has been so bad; Clara has developed into a fine girl; the widows are still in sweeds but not beyond approach; would so like to see him well married; the French situation is all absorbing-poor France; sees his friends the Polks and McPheeters grequently; Miss Cornelia Polk married Mr. Drake; Maggie McPheeter had her debut this winter; winter is severe; rumors that Clara will marry son of the richest citizens untrue; the Major is not well. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","They infer from the charcter of the work [Tyler's book Two Civilizations] that sales would be chiefly to father's friends and associates; will superintend publication for 10% commission; must have it in hand to make estimate; portraits on steel cost about $100 each. 2 pp. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr. endorsing and summarzing letter. 1 p.","Regrets that they will be unable to publish his contemplated work [Two Civilizations Emanating From Jamestown and Plymouth Rock]; it will be a great work and a time will come when there will be a great demand for it, but that time is not now; the whole South and Democratic mind of the country is prostrate; abolition rules there now; doesn't believe he will find a publisher in the North; but don't despair time will make all things equal in the end. 1 p. ALS.","Was not aware that his company was composed of Southerners or did business on could be dispersed of, especially Professor Holmes' History of hte United States; why his book, Two Civilizations Emanating from Jamestown and Plymouth Rock would not interest the general public he doesn't know; Mr. William M. Burwell of New Orleans, editor of the \"DeBow's Review\" is anxious for his articles; Mr. Burwell even wishes to preface the articles with a defense of his father against the Southern Clayites and Van Burenites; history will see his father as betrayed in his efforts to save the Constitution; strongly denounces the Radicals; he works on commission, he [JT] works on royalty. 3 pp. ALS. Including a postscript by John Tyler, Jr., explaining that his work is the first volume of a larger series; planned as a reaction to a speech given by Mr. R. C. Winthrop on the 250th anniversary of the Plymouth landings that insunuated that teh civilization of freedom had overshadowed the civilization of slavery. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Have made an approximate estimate; 1000 copies [of the book Two Civilizations Emanating from Jamestown and Plymouth Rock] in the style of Wallis Peabody, tinted paper $900; 2000 copies $1500; on white paper 1000 copies $800; $2000 - 1300; binding in cloth $28-35; are not prepared to asy what aid they will give in selling in the South and West; feel book should be sold by subscription. 1 p. ALS. Including AN by [John Tyler, Jr.], endorsing and summarizing letter, also mentioning a letter from John Tyler, Jr. to Miss E. V. Mason, January, 1871, on lecture on effects upon society of Divorcements and Independency of Revenues in marries women; [letter is missing]. 1 p.","Has searched his house and Judge Tucker's for the publication you want, but cannot find it; maybe there's a copy in the library of the Historical Society in Richmond; check with H. Wynne of Richmond who is a diligent collector; will send an address delivered by his [JT] father on the 166th anniversary of William and Mary College, 1859; can he get a copy of the Commission of Agriculture report? 2 pp. ALS. Including AN by [John Tyler, Jr.] endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Hopes he enjoyed the wedding fesitivites; there can be no doubt that the only chance of happiness is in the marriage relationship; outside of that all is discontent; at length one may wish for death as a relief from loneliness; such were his thoughts during the Carnival of Washington City yesterday and the day before; in the midst of it all he was never so lonely and perfectly willing to be at rest; yet the Carnival was a perfect climax to the madness of the last 10 years; it diverted the public from the loss of liberty they have suffered, to debauchery and bestiality; it is a government of oligarchy and tyranny; he thinks this privately as the press is as corrupt as the people and their rulers; no journal from the South will be considered; all is lost worth living for; no existing party can save the country; the parties want only power, not service to the public; the nation is marching to the Red Sea of Carnage; the constitutional system is terminated and despotism must follow; the Enforcement Act has passed congressl and the Legislature of Virginia sold themselves to the North and East throug hthe Pennsylvania Centra Railroad, thereby imperiling the alliance between the South and West. 7 pp. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr. endorsing letter. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Is glad he is well; and that he is still defending the South against her Yankee enemies; the work in which he is engaged [the book \"Two Civilizations Emanating from Jamestown and Plymouth Rock\"] is worthy; Northern publishers will be unwilling to publish a work which will hold their boasted civilzations in contempt; the scheme he proposes might work, but the season is far advanced; maybe Celsus Price could help; is too busy to do it; have heard little of his friend the \"viddowt\" [sic] except she is building a house on Lucas Place; probably for some lackyman - wish it were him. 3 pp. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr., endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Received his letter from Bolling Baker; no good land left near Mellonville or Enterprise, both on Lake Monroe; but good state land near \"olando\" in Orange County; a good place to practice law; a lady is wanted to open a school; it is splendid country for fruit, game, people; strong democratic area, no radicals; can be purchased for $125 an acre - $200; he [JT] could get the County Judgeship. 3 pp. ALS. Including ANS from J[no] H. L[oper], [Tallahasse, Fla.], to [John Tyler, Jr., Washington, D.C.] 26 [Feb. 1871], informing him that he has the refusal of this entry for 15 days; he could have 80 acres for $100; it is beautiful land so take all of it; can plant garden from the middle of February and again in October [lists what can be grown]; many deer to be found; he was in the \"Confed Navy\" [so called] and ordered here by Mr. Mallory in 1862; met him in Portsmouth, Va. before. 1 p. Also including AN John Tyler, Jr. endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p. Also including AM by John Tyler, Jr., n.d. on verso of endorsement, being rough notes regarding estimates of a Mr. Kapp of persons of foregin birth in the United States 1800-1860, claiming errors in his figures. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Has given his letter to Mr. Loper who wll tell him of the country; has not been there [Orange County] but has a relative, Mr. Francis Eppes, in Buckingham County who is well pelased; his [JT] teaching could not be done there but Orange County is better settled; settlers such as Col. William B. Randolph of N. Orleans and Col. Chester from Carolina; These are cultured people; would like him to join that paradise but his business is with the \"Carpetbaggers;\" to get back some of what they have stolen; this was formerly finest area of state; now is in desolation; negroes are in congress. 3 pp. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr. endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p.","As chairmen of the Lecture Committee of this city's Franklin Society he was given his [JT] letter to Major Walter Jones; will take care of all expenses but travel and he will receive half the gross proceeds should he lecture; as they are new at the business of lecturing and not too successful, they can offer you no fixed sum. 2 pp. ALS. Including PL from the Franklin Society and its refounding after the Civil War; now asking for donations for books, manuscripts, printings, etc. 1 p.","In his, Judge Baker's and ex-Gov. Walker's opinion, Orlando is the place for him; the Eppes, Randolphs and Chesters are neighbors; his office can be in town; sends directions as to how to get to Orlando; is he has no disabilities under the \"Act\" they see no trouble in procuring the County Judgeship which is the Justice of the Peace also; also could be member of the Lefislature; Ex-Gov. Walker and Judge Bolling Baker send regards; Marion County has too many negroes and radicals for him [JT]; he can build a comfortable cottage house for $75-$80; he should get business in Valudia and \"WeKiva\" Counties, untouched by the war. 4 pp. ALS. Including 9 copies of a PD, n.d., dealing with the Superior oranges, cane and cotton grown in Orange County, Florida. 1 p.","Encloses a small map showing the land he proposed for him; notices the lake wich is full of fish; neighbors are Mr. Preston, Gen'l B.F. Whitney and Mr. W.M. Tyler; the land will be easy to clear; he could raise a log cabin; sends information on cost of passage to Florida; the county surveyor will run out his land for him; believes his daughter could find godo teaching position with family; this area one part of U.S. the war did not affect; the people are well off. 4 pp. ALS. Including a D, a map, n.d., of the land in Orange County being suggested to John Tyler, Jr. for purchase. 1 p. Also including NC, n.d., on oranges, canes and travel in Orange County, Fla., 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Also including NC, n.d., as to a new town being laid out on former sight of Mellonville, to be called Sanford. 1 p. ALso including NC, n.d., as to General Sanford setting up a town near Mellonville; and planning the largest orange grove in the cotninental U.S., 1 p. Also including NC, n.d., as to the Florida Improvement Co., of New York setting up \"Merrit's Vineyard\" near Mellonville. 1 p. Also including ANS by John Tyler, Jr., 4 and 5 March 1871; also mentions \"money sent as per memorandum enclosed,\" 14 March. 1 p. Also including D, a map, presumably of land in Orange County, Fla., being considered for purchase by John Tyler, Jr., 1 p. Also including PDS by James A. Anderson, 187, a Homestead Application for \"the S 1/2 of SE 1/4 amd SE 1/4 of SW 1/4 of Section Six [6] in Township Twenty [20] S of Range Thirty [30] containing 141 Acre;\" Land Office at Tallahassee, Florida, 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Encloses a copy of Judge Jno. Friend's letter about selling land to the Florida and German sTates Immigration Co.; the Spanish grant purchased by Mr. Sanford is noted for tropical fruits; Judge Baker and ex-Governor Walker would like to see him come to Orange County. 1 p. ALS. Including a Cy of ALS, from John Friend, Fernandina, Fla., to John H. Loper, Tallahassee, Florida 28 Feb. 1871. Dr. Koch has left for Europe to find Swedish or German immigrants for Florida, which mission he believes will be successful and good for Florida.","Scope and Contents","His $200 received and the deed will be taken care of; best route from Washington, D.C. to Tallahassee, Florida, and then on the Mellonville where his land is; list of vacant lots near his; from what he hears, there are no swamps or marshes around the lake his land is on; potential problems with mosquitoes, turtles, rattlesnakes, and ticks. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Will try to arrange for him to give a series of lectures, but doubts many tickets will be sold before he arrives. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., invitation of the Franklin Society of Mobile, Alabama, accepted for April. 1 p.","Gov. Walker and he believe that he [JT] can help regenerate Florida; extends regards to his daughter [Mattie]; lamentation on the Confederate dead and \"our broken hearts.\" 3 pp. ALS.","Deed to his land is enclosed; has a choice piece of property - don't sell it; Gov. Walker and Judge Baker believe he can be a leading man in that part of Florida and will soon be noticed by showing what a good Democrat he is; get friends to buy land around him; mark his corners well when he comes to look at his land. 2 pp. ALS.","Letter of introduction for John Tyler, Jr. 1 p. ALS.","Letter of introduction for John Tyler, Jr. 1 p. ALS.","Letter of introduction for John Tyler, Jr. 1 p. ALS.","Advises him of additional vacant lots to purchase for a sugar cane plantation, but he must send money immediately. 2 pp. ALS.","Strongly urges him to purchase the vacant land-it is a healthy place, good sil, and can only increase in value; am saving one lot for Nicholas Trist of Philadelphia; send the money soon if he wants the land. 2 pp. ALS.","His deed and some letters of introduction have been sent to him; have put in a claim for the vacant lot next to his in case he wants it; ask his friend sto correspond with him [JHL] if they want the land near him. 1 p. ALS.","His friend William Randolph lives near the land John Tyler, Jr. purchased and tells him it is good land; his friend Francis Eppes concurs. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., letter replying to Robert Tyler's enquiry; he is interfering in his business. 1 p.","Wrote Mr. McKenzie trying to sell him land; did not refer to any transaction between him and Tyler. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., this explains Loper's communication to Lewis McKenzie. 1 p.","Encloses newspaper clippings; land next to his has been set aside for N[icholas] P. Trist; will be on his judicial circuit until July. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., land next to his has been bought for N.P. Trist. 1 p.","Surprised he didn't receive the two letters he sent' wrote Judge Bolling Baker inquiring about political matters in Florida and whether there was a business other than farming for him; has no money at present-spent it all on this farm and has got to wait until the crops come in; wants him to visit Florida first and send back a report; then will decide whether to join him; if Florida fails they can fall back on this farm. 4 pp. ALS. Including AN, letter is \"in relation to Florida matters.\" 1 p. Also including a printed invitation, from the Virginia Dialectic Society, [of the] Va. Mil[itary] Institute, [Lexington, Va.], Final Celebration, Monday evening, July 3rd 1871. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Governor Walker wishes to see him; Joseph H. Whitner says his land in Orange County is worth $50 per acre; Whitner said Tyler could be elected as the Deomcratic party's nominee for Orange Co. for state legislature; plans to cut a canal between Lakes Munro and Conway, which will increase his property's value. 3 pp. Cy of ALS. Including ANS, by Jno. H. Loper, \"above is a correct copy of my letter.\" Also including ANS, by John Tyler, Jr., Tallahassee, Florida, 20 Oct. 1871, asking [Loper?] to save this copy for him; orginal sent only to McKenzie. Also including ANS, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of letter.","At home Tuesday evening, June 6th, 1871, honoring Alberta N. Williams and T.C. Rush. 3 items. PC.","Scope and Contents","Settles accounts from his lectures to the Franklin Society of Mobile; encloses Dr. Hamilton's bill; good luck with the rest of his lecture tour; it will do them both good to give up [liquor?]. 4 pp. ALS. Including an autographed bill, from F.[?] M. Hamilton, M. D., to O. S. Beers, May 1871, for attendance on and presciptions for John Tyler, Jr., $25. 1 p. Also including an autographed receipt, from F.[?]M. Hamilton, M. D., to O. S. Beers, 15 July 1871, payment received from O. S. Beers, $5. 1 p.","Proceedings of his Franklin Society Lectures used to settle his hotel bill; Dr. Hamilton needs his money and he needs the money he paid on his account. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, summarizing contents of letter.","Is still awaiting settlement of his affairs with Judge Fields; has no money to send him, although still plans to carry out the project [purchasing land in Florida?]. 2 pp. ALS.","Returned from California and found his letters; glad he is following his advice; Southerners should trsut President Grant to be their friend; will try to carry out his request [to find him a political office in Florida?]; should consult the local leading men about possibilities; if the south carries on in the spirit of the Sentinel article, she will win Congress' friendship. 4 pp. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of letter.","Is connected with no paritcular paper, but writes articles upon request; is particularly interested in public education in Virginia and is superintendent for Fauquier County; will be happy to print his letter; everyone wondering with what party he should affiliate. 3 pp. ALS.","Is wondering what induced him to endorse President Grant for another term; in 1864 J. C. B. DeBow called Tyler \"the political prophet of the age;\" what would he tell his father about his stance? 3 pp. ALS.","Will endeavor to explain his reasons for endorsing President Grant; the Democratic Party betrayed the South by accepting the compromise of 1850; he no longer looks to the past for political guidance but to the present and future needs; like Sallust, he has decided to support the ruling party so he can help direct the course it will take; foresees the breakup of Democratic Party and joining with conservative Republicans; Republicans have adopted practices first used by the Democrats under Andrew Jackson; abolitionist vote determined who won the 1848 election - if Taylor's party has not pleased them, they would have gone over to the Democrats; Democratic Party has practiced the same \"deceptive professions and false actions\" as Southerners now accuse the Republican Party as practicing; the Democratic Party; because of what it did during Pres. James K. Polk's administration, caused the late war; if Southerners continue the way they are going, they will lose those liberties they still have; the South can be saved only if it looks to the president for protection; the forces of agrarianism are forces of anarchy; if the South doesn't reform, it will be destroyed. 69 pp. ALS.","Democratic part will be unable to succeed unless it joins with part of the Republican party; Southerners more interested in local Democratic successes than national ones; he could probably work with leading Floridians without compromising his principles; he might be able to work out a deal to get himself elected to the U.S. Senate if he can prevent election frauds. 4 pp. ALS.","Glad his talents are bing used well; what happened in Orange Co., Fla. last summer has tied up his resources; he can prosper in Florida id he waits awhile; General Grant is a friend to the South; his analysis of the census will be sent to Francis A. Walker; please present the compliments to Gov. [Harrison] Reed of Fla..3 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John, Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Is on her way to St. Louis, Boston, and Washington, D. C.; is returning Mr. Loper's letter; some men are planning to finish the S. Florida R. R.; he likes his stand [on support for the Republican party?]. 2 pp. ALS.","His seven dollars received; cane will be sent to him; will see Col. Capers for him. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing letter. 1 p.","Agrees with his article; would cooperate in any plan to annex Cuba or Mexico but the president [Grant] is not interested; the members of the [Republican] party in Florida need to learn to compromise and not quarrel so much with each other. 2 pp. ALS.","Was in Washington, D.C., one day and did not see the president; will return shortly and press his case; dislikes interfering with the wishes of the governor of Florida about appointments to judgeships; needs letters of recommendations, anyway, which he has not sent; consults with Governor [Harrison] Reed about a suitable office for him. 4 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter.1 p.","All he knows about the state of things in Florida is what he [JT] has told him and what he reads i nthe Sentinel; President Grant relies on his friends in Florida to tell him what is happening there; he cannot request a specific post for him because he doesn't know if the governor would approve; asks him to tell about the men holding posts he desires and he will see if they can be removed; asks who in Florida has the most influence with President Grant. 4 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.]. summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Purman, Jenkins, and Conast failed in their scheme which would have caused half the Republican party members to leave; they should lose their commissions so that party harmony can be restored; they don't have much influence anyway. 3 pp. ALS. Including ANS, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of letter; letter was sent by Mr. Bowes but was never delivered. 1 p.","2 pp. AD.","Illness and cold weather have delayed his trip to washington, D. C., but will attend to his business there when he arrives. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter.","Wishes to defend himself against charges that he is seeking to disrupt the Republican party; has always worked for party harmony; is glad he joined the Republicans; will point out his work to the president and other senators. 6 pp. ALS.","Is working on his behalf, but things go slowly; his senators must approve all appointments in Florida; he must be patient and discreet. 4 pp. ALS.","Has gotten others to sound out his senators about a place for him; will speak to the commissioner of Internal Revenue about the assessor's office for either him or Mr. Walton; the Sentinel has the potential of being Florida's leading political newspaper. 4 pp. ALS.","If he receives appointment to the assessor's office, he will raise Tyler's salary to $ 2,500 a year and the management of the Sentinel will remain as is. 2 pp. ALS.","Has been speaking to Senator O[sborn] about a poet for him of Mr. Walton; they cannot be confirmed in a post without at least one Senator's approval; Osborn fears that he and Walton support Gov. Reed and not himself; Osborn will visit Tyler in Tallahassee; pay no attention to those trying to get him into trouble-that would ruin his chances. 5 pp. ALS.","Went to see Senator [Oliver Hazard Perry Throck] Morton about the possibilities of someone being appointed over the objections of one's senators; he thinks it \"quite doubtful.\" 2 pp. ALS.","Mr. Walton and he have made an arrangement suitable to him, so [he should] push for his appointment [to the assessor's office]; plans to make the Sentinel a leading Grant nwespaper in the South. 3 pp. Cy of ALS.","Mr. Walton's appointment has been delayed; Senators will not confirm appointments unless one of the appointee's senators agrees to it; also need letters sent to Commissioner [of Internal Revenue] Douglass about P.'s [i.e. Purman's] disrupting activities; Washington officials have little interest in local disruptions of the Republican party because there is so much of it in the South; advises him and Mr. Walton to go to the convention in Jacksonville to see how things are, politically speaking. 8 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","His letters to Dr. Silas Reed have been forwarded to Cheyenne, Wyoming. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, summarizing contents of a letter, from Silas Reed, Cheyenne, Wy[oming] T[erritor]y, to John Tyler, Jr., [Tallahassee, Florida]. 23 December 1871. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","James M. Ray asked him to tell him [JT] that he should write Grant a letter requesting an appointment; Sec[retar]y [of the Interior, Columbus] Delano will present his case to Mr. Douglass; the Greely movement will fizzle. 3 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Has written to Sec[retar]y Delano about his appointment - Delano and Douglass support him; will have Grant appoint him when the Senate adjourns so Senator Osborn can't interfere with it. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Encloses a review written by Frank Alfriend [of Gov. Wise's memoir of President Tyler]. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of this letter and one of 3 July 1872, from same to same. 1 p.","Regrets Alfriend's review was lost; he [JT] did justice to President Tyler and to Governor Wise; in the second volume of his constitutional history, he writes that his [JT] father's administration was both brilliant and a success; Greely's agrarianism can only lead to the despotism; asks him to review his Common and Civil Laws in the United States. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Asks Grant to remove W.J. Purman from office of assessor of internal revenue, and appoint John Tyler, Jr., in his place; Purman is a disrupting influence, but Tyler has ably supported the Republican party in his newspaper. 1 p. Cy of AL. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of letter; copies also sent to James M. Ray of the Bureau of Internal Revenue, and to Silas Reed.","Requests that W. J. Purman be removed from office of assessor because of his disrupting influence, and that Tyler be the Republican Party in the fall elections. 2 pp. Cy of AL. Including AN, summarizing contents of letter; this copy made on 18 July [18]72.","Governor [Harrison] Reed's request must wait until Grant returns next Tuesday. 1 p. A Telegram. Including AN, summarizing contents of telegram; and summarizing contents of telegrams of 23 July and 25 July 1872. 1 p.","Departed to Tallahassee too hastily to say good-bye; felt Mr. Walton did not want him around, so came here and got his old job back; he could have done great things for Mr. Walton. 4 pp. ALS.","Will write him more fully on the matter [of offering Tyler a position as editor] after the Alabama State Republican convention. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter; Tyler replied that he will become an assessor and so declined the offer. 1 p.","About behind-the-scenes political maneuvers on the part of Osborn, Adams, Randall, and others at the Florida State Republican convention. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Has raised money for campaign if nominated. 1 p. A Telegram.","Tyler has been appointed as assessor of Florida by the President [Grant]. 1 p. Telegram. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of telegram. 1 p.","Bowes is too mean for words; Black people tried to burn the office because of him; no one likes him; Ramsden is just as meant but has not yet shown it; if he decides to start a paper, he [STB] will run for it for him - people like him. 3 pp. ALS.","Congratulates him on his appointment; urges him not to make any promises until he has seen him. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter.","Encloses the new regulations on distilled spirits; Mr. Purman has been notified about his appointment; terrorisim will used to prevent fair voting. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter; Sydney T. Bates formerly worked at the Sentinel office. 1 p.","Gives advice on starting a newspaper; will easily be profitable if he gets state work; Mr. Walton should get rid of \"that barbarian,\" [Mr. Bowes]. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter; Sydney T. Bates formerly worked at the Sentinel office. 1 p.","Glad he received his appointment; hopes that Greeley and the rin will be defeated; is leaving for Saratoga Springs, New York. 1 p. ALS.","The regulations sent to him and the papers in the office should be sufficient to explain his job; if not, he can write for advice; he'll soon learn his job. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Requests his help in finding a job; his father is very old and unable to support his family; there are no employment opportunities around here. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter; told him he was unable to help him. 1 p.","Does Tyler still plan to start a paper? If not, her will take a job in Tampa, Fla.; What is his opinion of the recent nominations in Florida? 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter; Ramsden worked in Sentinel office. 1 p.","Is it true Gov. Reed is going to cooperate in promoting the state ticket?; if true, the Republicans will carry the state. 1p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Requests him to come to the convention; believes the \"ring,\" ticket will be defeated; people think he [HR] supports Greeley. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Will try to get to Jacksonville if not too ill; will cooperate with his work, but does want a place on the ticket; thinks the liberal Republicans should nominate a ticket, whether the Democrats endorse it or not. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter; replied that he has nothing to offer.","Has had revenue experience, and would appreciate a job; for reference contact Mr. H. Williams, Major Sherman Conant, Capt. J.W. Johnson, and Mr. Walter Gwynn. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter; replied that he has nothing to offer.","Everyone here happy that the Republican factions have reunited; please have Gov. Reed reappoint Henry Roundtree as a judge of Hernando Co,; he is a good party man; Gov. Reed must do something about the Harris clique [including Grreley, Bloxam, Long, and Mathews] which opposed the national and state tickets; the governor needs to reward his friends with offices. 4 pp. ALS.","J. O. Mathews, sheriff of [Marion] County, has gone to Tallahassee to influence him against him [WHL]; Mathews is a Greeley man and opposes the state and national tickets; urges him not to listen to Mathews. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letters of 18 and 20 Sept. [i.e. Aug.] 1872; Gov. Reed is to read them and return them.","Requests Tyler to donate $50 to the Republican Party for campaign purposes. 1 p. PL. Signed by J. D. Enos, Asst. Secretary.","About political maneuvers and compromises withing the Republican party. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], letter is about \"contemplated movements.\" 1 p.","People want to see a better choice than that offered by the Democratic state ticket and the [Republican] ring; political maneuvering in Florida. 2 pp. ALS.","Movement afoot to nominate a third ticket; has been offered $25,000 to resign, but won't do it; if he came, he might be nominated to an office. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], letter about \"political game going on.\" 1 p.","Wants to be nominated for Congress and nothing else; Call talked to him about political matters; he [CC] is acceptable to the Liberal Republicans. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], this letter and that of 26 Aug. [18]72 are about \"political games and movements.\" 1 p.","Wants a commission as justice of the peace so he can help young colored men register to vote, because their votes are needed. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter; replied that he would nto recommend his appointment because he wanted to register people improperly. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","The house of which he spoke is not favorably located; political maneuvering. 2 pp. ALS. Including an AL, [Chas. Cowlam, Jacksonville, Fla.?, to John Tyler, Jr., Tallahassee, Florida?], n.d. The election commissions must be composed so as to prevent the inspectors sent by the \"Ring\" from having any influence. 2 pp.","The letters from the A. M. E. Church, from Dr. [Silas[ Reed, and from Governor [Harrison] Reed, and from the secretary all support the dismissal of Purman and his appointment; Mr. Hart is a worthy candidate for governor [of Florida]. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","The only way to remain strong in their committment to temperature it to turn to God. 1 p. ALS.","Invitation to speak at the Grant and Wilson meeting. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizng contents of letter. 1 p.","He and B. [i.e. Bloxham] must not do anything yet; waiting to see what Cheney and Conant will do; encloses letters for B[loxham], Gibbs, and W____. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","The [Executive] Committee [of the Republican Party] is trying to defeat him [HR]; they plan to win by using fraudulent registrations; [James M.] Ray had resigned. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Asks Tyler to send official stationery, and ask the governor to appoint him as justice of the peace and notary public; he needs to be reimbursed for postage and printing done for his job as assessor; is forming Grant and Wilson clubs; wants to be nominated to legislature. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], wrote him on 11 Sept. that had written him on 3 Sept. 1872.","Scope and Contents","[Marion] County supports state and national [Republican] tickets; had a peaceful, orderly meeting yesterday with good speeches by Judge Hart and Major Stearns; would be nice if he gave a speech; has been appointed a notary public. 2 pp. ALS. Including ANS, by John Tyler, Jr., wrote him that assistant assessors not permitted to hold other offices.","Scope and Contents","Political maneuvering between the conservatives and the \"ring,\" Major Bell is trying to secure his [HR] nomination as U.S. Senator; a trip to Washington, D.C. may be necessary - will he need permission to go? 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","About the actions of the Ex[ecutive] Committee [of the Florida Republican Party]; possibility of Tyler moving to Jacksonville. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter.","Sends replies to his questions about his duties as assessor; his nomination ought to show the colored people that Grant did not support his predecessor [Purman]; Greeley coalition weakening. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by James M. Ray]. 13 Sept. [1872]. He has not resigned; Senator Osborn in town. 1 p. Also including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Greeley's supporters concede his defeat on the national level but believe they can win on the state level; they will probably succeed in Florida because of the \"odious men\" on the Republican ticket; we need a \"Grant Reform\" ticket which will bring together many different elements; different factions of Republicans; dominance of carpetbaggers in office. 6 pp. Cy of ALS. Including ALS, from John Tyler, Jr., to \"My Dear Gov[erno]r\" [Harrison Reed, Jacksonville, Florida, 13 Sept. 1872]. Above is a copy of letter he sent to Ray; he should be strong in urging adoption of Grant Reform ticket. 1 p. Also including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., letter of 13 September 1872 to Harrison Reed is in reply to his of 11 September [18]72. 1 p.","Appointment as notary public and justice of peace will not interfere with his assessor duties; if elected to the legislature, Gov. [Harrison] Reed will \"make it all right with the Department;\" will continue to send certificates of entries in his assessment if required to do so. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter.","His last history article very good; he [RT] may go to New Orleans, 1 p. ALS.","Cowlam has left for New York; he, Gibbs, Allison, and he [HR] must go to Washinton, D. C. and Pensacola; send copies of his letters to the committee [Executive Committee of the State Republican Party]. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter.","[JT] should not remove Conant - he supports Gov. [Harrison] Reed; he [JB] secured the letter from Walls, thinking it might be useful some time. 1 p. Cy of ALS.","Requests him to donate $100 to the Republican Party for campaign purposes. 1 p. PL. Signed by J.D. Enos, Asst. Secretary.","Should he continue writing letters for the Sentinel?; the South should not support Greeley; the Independent National Democratic Committee is working for Grant; he would like to send the letter he wrote to Dr. Wat Henry Tyler of Westmoreland, Va., to Mr. Henry C. Page for publication in his paper, the N.Y. Era. 4 pp. Cy of ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter.","Scope and Contents","Has sent his letter to Dr. [Wat Henry] Tyler to Henry C. Page of the N.Y. Era; the letter will appear at the right place at the right time. 1 p. ALS. Including a Cy of ALS, from William Archer Cocke, Monticello, Florida, to Henry C. Page, Ed[itor of the] N.Y. Era, 3 Oct. 1872. Am enclosing a letter from John Tyler, Jr., for publication; he is a fine person and a devoted Grant man.","Thanks him and the president [for removing Marshall Conant and Att[orne]y Bisbee]; urges him to tell the president he will always serve him. 1 p. Cy of ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter.","He [WHL] was not nominated [for the state legislature] because Mr. McGrath backed out on his promise to support him; he can control at least 2 of the 3 nominees; talk about proposing a ticket uniting conservative Republicans and Democrats - should he do it?; it will be an all-white ticket to oppose the nominated all-black one. 3 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter.","Has received his letters of 22 August and 1 Oct. 1872 requesting $50 and $100; since the committee has not invited him to speak (except once) and since they did not support his appointment as assessor, he sees no reason to send the money. 2 pp. Cy of ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of letter.","Replies to his letter of 3 Oct. 1872; has not been invited to speak because in Florida it is customary for those wishing to speak to volunteer and not wait to be asked; he had nothing to do with the arrangements of the convention in Jacksonville; the committee did nothing either to hinder or to help his appointment as assessor. 2 pp. ALS.","Please critique the enclosed article which he wrote; for the Sentinel is writing a paper on Hart; use Hart's influence for Grant. 2 pp. ALS.","Requests a donation of $100 to the Republican campaign fund. PL. Signed by J.D. Enos, Asst. Secretary. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter, receipt enclosed. Also including ANS, by J.C. Greeley, 16 Oct. [18]72, receipt for Tyler's contribution of $100 to the Rep[ublican] Ex[ecutive] Com[mittee]. 1 p.","Would prefer a judgeship to the post office position; Gilman might be able to help him; Judge Hilton could write editorials for him; Dyke might sell his newspaper. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Has forwarded his and [Wm. Archer] Cocke's letters to H.C. Page at New York; hopes to carry Virginia in the election. 1 p. Cy of ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], letter about steps Gilmer has taken to enable him to purchase the Floridian newspaper. Also including ANS, by John Tyler, Jr., to Mr. Ray and others, 10 November 1872, Dyke offered him the Floridian cheaply; if in his hands, it would \"completely disarm\" the opposition and cause them to support Grant. 1 p.","Thinks his production [an article] is excellent; has written on a similar topic earlier; suggestions on where to publish the article. 4 pp. ALS.","Believes his article should come out in pamphlet form and has written Mr. Walton about this subject to his approval. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Requests an autograph of President John Tyler. 1 p. ALS. Including ANS, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of letter; replies that he lost his father's letters during the war. 1 p. Also including The Index, Newburgh, N.Y., vol II, no. 3, December 1872. See p. 2 for excerpt of letter by John Tyler, Jr.","Scope and Contents","Order for Jenkins to pay $100 out of his [JT] current salary to the Republican State Executive Committee. 1 p. ALS. Including ANS, Ed. M. Cheney, Chairman, [Republican State Executive Committee], Jacksonville, Florida, 17 Oct. 1872. Money received. Also including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Returning Mr. Gilmer's letter; hopes he will be able to purchase the Floridian; Judge Hilton would make a good partner; Hart will make a good governor - perhaps he will appoint Tyler to a place. 2 pp. ALS.","Money for S. P. Bayly received and given to him; he shows his articles to all the leading men; if he were to give a speech, he would easily get people to follow in his path. 2 pp. Cy of ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter; original sent to Silas Reed. 1 p.","Many old Democrats prefer Grant to Greeley; his Sentinel articles are read down here and are well recieved; he can influence the men nominated to the legislature from here; will be a Republican majority here; he has immense influence. 3 pp. Cy of ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter; original sent to Silas Reed. 1 p.","Mr. Walton unable to publish his article on 'The Issues of the Future;' will try to find someone else to do it; H. C. Page published his letter to Dr. [Wat] Tyler; please correct the following sentence in his letter. 2 pp. ALS.","Sent Tyler's letter to the Chairman of the Independent Committee and asked him to use his influence against Munger [?]. 1 p. ALS.","Is very depressed; a cataract has destroyed sight in right eye; needs a loan desperately. 2 pp. ALS.","Munger[?] is a nasty person; [Harrison] Reed wants the Senate seat - Hart should offer him a cabinet position instead and keep Reed on his side; corruption of Democrats and Republicans; did he [W. A. C.] slander Reed in his letter to Hart? 4 pp. ALS.","Is sure Robert Jones understands Tyler's inability to assist him; Jones has temporary employment; Bessie [Denison] not well and is travelling to Virginia and maybe South Carolina; is having money problems with the school. 4 pp. ALS.","Thanking him for letting him read LeCain's[?] and Cave's letters; they are surrounded by knaves who know nothing of statesmanship; the Sentinel has suffered since Tyler left - he needs another paper to edit; hopes Tyler gets the Senate seat if he wants it; he [WAC] prefers a federal judgeship; is working on a book on moral philosophy and Christianity; recalls meeting Tyler and his father in 1840 on a boat while he was going to William and Mary and they were returning to Williamsburg. 6 pp. ALS.","T. W. Johnson would like to see Tyler editor of the Floridian, making it an independent Grant newspaper; Dyke owes money to Gen. Littlefield, who might help Tyler purchase the paper. 4 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of this letter and that of 24 Oct. 1872.","About [T. W.] Johnson's political friends; Hart says [Harrison] Reed would not be placated with a Cabinet position; his family enjoyed his speech; is dissatisfied with his \"W. A. C.\" article; awaits money before doing more publishing. 4 pp. ALS.","Is enclosing his lists [of people assessed?] for October; urges him to send his pay quickly - his [W. H. L] family needs the money. 3 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","About Greeley's duties. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], endorsing letter.","Unable to publish his speech because of its length; contribution [for $100] received. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","On other side is copy of his [W. A. C.] letter to H. C. Page of New York. 1 p. ALS. Including ALS, from William Archer Cocke, Monticello, Jefferson County, Florida, to Henry C. Page, New York City, New York, n.d. Sends him a copy of Tyler's article on \"The Issues of the Future,\" recommending Page publish it as a pamphlet and keep proceeds from the sale for himself. 1 p.","Reluctant to write because didn't want to tell him that his land is worth less than he had been told; his is good land but must be improved in order to get the highest price; Henry Randolph has visited here and can tell him what his land is like. 3 pp. ALS.","Predicts the fall of \"Bourbon Democracy;\" in Virginia; his [JT] letter to him last December very influential. 1 p. Cy of ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], endorsing letter.","Hopes he takes over the Floridian; corruption of [Harrison] Reed, Thomas W. Osborn, Littlefield, and Dockray; believes Tyler can win Senate seat by exposing corruption of both parties; thinks they should lecture in Jacksonville this winter. 3 pp. Cy of ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter; original sent to Silas Reed. 1 p.","Grant won't let the \"Carpetbaggers\" run the administration; Gov. Walker visited him [WAC] and spoke about his chances for the Senate; hopes for a judgeship; \"carpetbaggers\" ought to go to prison; let him know if anyone opposes his nomination to the [Florida] Supreme Court. 4 pp. ALS.","Hoped to hear from him sooner; found out where he was when came across one of his lectures; gives news of family and friends. 2 pp. ALS.","Election Day was quiet; make friends with Hart; [Thomas W.] Osborn not going back to Senate; Gen. [Edward S.] Sandford is a likely candidate. 2 pp. Cy of ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter; original sent to Silas Reed. 1 p.","His Sentinel article received and passed around; election results from Columbia County; \"the State is safe for Hart.\" 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter.","Emancipation will lead ultimately to the extinction of Black people; election results were as he expected; he was one of the first in the South to uphold the independent's position. 2 pp. ALS. Including ANS, by John Tyler, jr., \"Judge Cocke is a man distinguished in Law and Letters.\" 1 p.","Must watch out for election frauds perpetrated by the Democrats. 1 p. ALS.","[Harrison] Reed and [Thomas W.] Osborn are corrupt; if he wants the senate seat; it would be wise to get some Democratic support. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Glad Tyler is again editor of the Sentinel; really dislikes \"that dirty Scotchman;\" [Bowes]; likes Washington, D.C. and his work there. 3 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], endorsing letter; answered on 20 November [18]72. 1 p.","Doesn't think any other assessor will be appointed for several months. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing this letter and that of 30 Nov[embe[r 1872. 1 p.","Has written Senator Askins of Apalachicola on his behalf; urges him to speak to people about getting either of them appointed temporary attorney general. 2 pp. ALS.","Has written Gov. [Harrison] Reed about the necessity of counting the electoral vote before 4 December or else Florida will not be able to cast its votes for Grant and Wilson. 5 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summariinzg contents of letter and his reply. 1 p.","Happy to hear the results of the Florida election; \"the South has only to forget that she has done wrong and no one in the north will remember that there has been a war.\" 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Doesn't care if he does go to hell for hating Bowes; Senator Gleason told him [SB] he voted against Walton because he hired Bowes; left Florida because Walton upheld Bowes and Ramsden after he [STB] forbade the latter to strike Shakespeare; supports him for the Senate, but he will have to get all the support he can to combat the influence of the scoundrels who are also running; has prepared a place for him to stay if he comes to Washington, D.C.; fears a smallpox outbreak; suggests he courts Mrs. Kindon [Mr. Bates' mother-in-law]. 9 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Will try to find him a place to live; glad he is moving the assessor's office to Jacksonville. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter.","The Circuit court is meeting; believes federal principles should dominate state ones, when there is a conflict; Senator [Thomas W.] Osborn tells him a movement is underfoot to throw out enough Republican votes in the South to give those states to [Horace] Greeley. 2 pp. ALS.","Walker and Gen. [Jesse Johnson] Finley are the Democratic contenders for the Senate seat. 2 pp. ALS.","Sends him a letter to deliver to Walton; has talked to Walker about running for office. 2 pp. ALS.","Will meet him in Tallahassee on Tuesday; doesn't think his plan to reduce the number of assistant assessors will work; new revenue bill does away with assessors and assistants anyway. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","He needs to write a letter to the Commissioner stating the reasons for moving his office to Jacksonville. 1 p. ALS.","Supports him for Senator, if he doesn't think he's acting too soon; don't think he [SR] can lend much support to his efforts, but will see Senator [Simon] Cameron and Col. Scott on his behalf. 3 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter.","Is trying to get enough supporters to call a national constitution convention; is sending him an article about this for him to publish. 2 pp. ALS.","Advises him to drop support of Walker and to support [William D.] Bloxham; Johnson believes Osborn and his friends will support Tyler for senator; Johnson also says Walker's support will be worth more than Bloxham's. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter.","Has made prior arrangements to be in Tallahassee on the 8th - can his business wait until then?; requests him to hold off on redistricting [the assistant assessor's territory] until he sees him; thinks he is making \"the right impression;\" as a senatorial candidate. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Will work for his candidacy as Senator; is it true the assessor's job and that of the assistant assessors will be abolished? He must know if he needs to look for another position; what is the political situation in Tallahassee? 3 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Asks Tyler for any information he has about the French Spoilation Claims of his father-in-law, Dr. Henry Cutris. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter; replied that didn't remember anything and the Union Army took his papers during the war. 1 p.","[Senator Thomas W.] Osborn says Hart will give him a judicial appointment; Osborn won't commit himself to support a particular person for his successor, but thinks Henderson the most likely man. 2 pp. ALS.","Thinks that the assessor districts ought not to be consolidated; his message to Cheney sobered him. 1 p. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Has not voted democratic since reconstruction; is Col. Brevard going to join the Republicans? 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of this letter and that of 7 Dec. 1872. 1 p.","Has sent him an article proposing a canal across Florida and requests that if he concurs in the wisdom of the plan, to write an article for the Sentinel about it. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Thinks he has as much influence on the \"Ring\"; as any nonmember can have; believes he will be appointed to FloridaSupreme Court; will ask Adkins to support him for the Senate. 3 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter.","Scope and Contents","General [Edward S.] Sanford will return by the end of the month; the Union and the Republican say he has withdrawn [from the Senate race]. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Hopes the [Republican] party will lay aside partisan concerns and nominate him for the Senate; if the assessor districts are consolidated, hopes he will retain him at least until he can find another position. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing letter. 1 p.","As to Tyler's chances for the Senate and possible supporters; let him know who supports his appointment to the Florida Supreme Court. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing letter. 1 p.","Believes the Republicans had promised the Senate seat to Gov. [Harrison] Reed; considers Tyler a good prospect; is not seeking the place for himself, but wouldn't refuse it if offered; believes [William Archer] Cocke the proper man for [the Florida Supreme Court]. 4 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Has been trying to help him, but with no success; Bromwell and Pickett involved in sale of Confederate records. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Don't let people think Hart is going to appoint Mr. Pa[?] to the Supreme Court. 2 pp. ALS.","Judge [E.M.] Randall says Judge Hart is considering only him [WAC] so far, for appointment to the Supreme Court; Tyler, Randall, Walton, and he can help each other politically. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing letter,","Is coming to Tallahassee for the sitting of the Supreme Court; is preparing a lecture to deliver in Jacksonville; is working on Walker to get him to support Tyler. 2 pp. ALS.","About renting rooms for Tyler in Jacksonville. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Is confident he will receive a judgeship, but maybe not on the Supreme Court. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","The rumor is that Hart will nominate Franklin Frazer as his successor on the Supreme Court; Hart considering Foster for treasurer - he is honest and will not cause a scandal; no one has more influence with Hart than he. 4 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","About political appointment and former Gov. Walker's support for Tyler. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Wishes him luck in the Senate race; hopes things will go better for him this year; is trying to remain sober; sister Letty [Letitia Tyler Semple] is angry with him because he owes her money; please send the temperance lecture. 4 pp. ALS.","Will not ask the governor [Hart] for a position - will wait for him to offer him a place; men of mind and statesmanship \"support the governor-elect and the Republican Party because of their principles.\" 3 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Fears treachery will kill his chances for the Senate sear; is still remaining sober. 1 p. ALS. Including NCl, letter from Tazewell Tyler, San Francisco, to the Editor of the Chronicle, 17 January 1873. President Tyler was not bankrupt when he became president. 1 p.","Is blind in one eye and rapidly losing sight in the other; has no means of support and is having to ask friends for money - can he help? 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Hopes the gun suits him - it is a very good one; is going to Washington soon, so please send the letters. 3 pp. ALS. Including ANS, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of this letter, a bill for hack hire, and another letter by Lt. Egbert about the cost of the gun.","Can't remember if they had an engagement; must work for the defeat of the Ring. 1 p. ALS.","Wishes Tyler to find out about an annexation expedition to San Domingo; needs a job that pays something. 1 p. ALS.","Brother Thomas has died; sister and he are getting a house where they can rent rooms as they have no other means of support; how is the family? 3 pp. ALS.","Requests a biographical sketch for the second edition of representative Men, North and South. 2 pp. ALS. Including PD, prospectus for the aforementioned book. 1 p. Including AN, summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Does not think any wine is being made in his district. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, endorsing letter. 1 p.","No wine or wine imitations are being made in his district. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Has sent him all the official books and papers from his office. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing letter. 1 p.","Has sent him the records of his office. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Encloses pay account for April; is sending his official records. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","His successor Knight arrived and has conveyed to him the official records; is upset that his office was taken from him and hopes Knight will not prove a disappointment. 4 pp. Cy of ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","He deprived a staunch supporter when he took away his office; the carpetbaggers in this state disliked him because he is a native Southerner; he understands the post collector at Key West is retiring - if true, he would like the appointment; Florida election frauds and Republicans who sold out to the Democrats. 16 pp. Cy of ALS. Including AN, [on the reverse of p.5], summarizing contents of a letter of 30 June 1873.","Scope and Contents","Has spoken to the president [U.S. Grant] about an appointment for him and will speak to him again and also to John Sherman. 4 pp. LS.","Recommends that George Sharswood of Pennsylvania be appointed Chief Justice [of the Supreme Court]. 1 p. Cy of ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Encloses a copy of his final account with Mr. Clark; recommends that he use his talets to further God's Kingdom on Earth. 1 p. ALS. Including ALS, from James M. Ray, Washington, D.C., to Mr. Clark, n.p., 12 Nov. 1873. Inquiring about John Tyler, Jr.'s account. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Believes Richard Coke, formerly of Williamsburg, Va., will be elected governor of Texas; please write Coke on his behalf and ask him to appoint him adjutant general. 2 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter; wrote Coke on 26 November [18]73. 1 p.","Received balance for his quarterly report ending 30 June [1873] but has not yet received the balance for the quarter ending 31 March 1873; is working on spiritual matters. 2 pp. Cy of ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Is so happy to hear of his conversion [to Christianity]; Mrs. Tyler [Julia Gardiner?] said he was \"...the kindest and most liberal of all the boys,\" Robert Jones lost his job; told Nannie [Bridges Tyler] that he would pay for her oldest son to go to the University of Virginia; sometimes thinks about moving to California. 4 pp. ALS.","Happy to hear about his conversion; \"Bea and he are thrown upon the cold charity of the world....\" 2 pp. ALS.","Accepts his invitation for this evening. 1 p. AN.","Knows his [JT] brothers Tazewell and Robert and would like to make his acquaintance. 2 pp. ACS.","1 p. AN. Including AN, listing names and amounts of money. 1 p.","Discusses the straightened circumstances of Mrs. Tyler [Julia Gardiner Tyler?] and the progress of the [law] suits; Robert Jones still out of employment, but Semple is trying to help him find a job except merchants. \"are reducing their clerical forces;\" hopes Gov. Hart gives him [JT] a judgeship. 4 pp. ALS.","Informs him of his brother Tazewell's death, describing its cause. 4 pp. ALS.","Informs him he has gone totally blind and asks for assistance; complains of lack of sympathy from his family. 2 pp. L.","Sends condolences on \"Brother Taz[ewell]'s\" death; comments he feels \"Brother Taz[well]\" threw his life away by his settlement in New Kent. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","License to preach for the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. 1 p. ADS. Including ANS, from Gam'l Woodbery P.E., 1st Quarterly conference, n.p., to John Tyler, Jr. n.p., 8 Feb. 1875, renewing said license.","Scope and Contents","Found that Mr. Lee and Judge Mondole are favorably disposed toward him for the Western Judgeship. 1 p. ALS. Including Cy of ALS from John Tyler, Jr., Tallahassee, Florida, to Thomas Ward Osborn, Jacksonville, Florida, 27 February 1874, thanking him for his support and hopes it will also be good for the Republican party.","Has talked to Governor Hart [about the Western Judgeship] but he seems disposed to give the position to the other man, who is supported by the Western legislatures; that man seems not to have been an attorney in a state court, but Randall explains how this can be gotten around; comments on Hart's unwillingness to heed advice. 3 pp. ALS.","Sends him several poems, one by [John Daly] Burke [sic] written for one of his [JT] father's sisters; also translations of several Persian inscriptions. 3 pp. AMsS.","Just learned of Blouets[?] appointment [to the Western Judgeship]; Governor Hart selected the worst man; he [JT] would have been loyal to our party. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Comments on the appointment of the Att[orney] General to the Western Circuit; neither Governor Hart nor Governor Stearns had the courage to take an elevated stand, or were raised in statesmanship. 2 pp. ALS.","The news of Tyler's being licensed to preach has made all the papers; he is not able to send the money he [JT] needs as the Legislature may abolish the Police Steamers; believes the suits against his father's estate have ended [gives details of vertain estates including \"The Villa\" and \"Sherwood Forest,\" also details of Mrs. Tyler's (Julia Gardiner Tyler) debts]. 4 pp. ALS.","Withdraws his name from consideration for the First Judicial Circuit. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Recent municipal elections in Jacksonville signal failure of the \"Conover-Purman-Walls-Dyke and Pearce game to negroize this state;\" Congressman Parnam will probably not be re-elected; recommends against the appoint of \"young Bernard\" to West Point, instead recommends Jefferson B. Browne. 6 pp. ALS.","Notes she has received the picture of her [dear sister's] father [John Tyler?] which was painted by Bessie [Dennison?]; cannot pay for it now due to bad financial problems; describes health and situation of her children James and Martha. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Requests him to ask Bro[ther] Tyler John Tyler, Jr. to preach at Pisgah and Concord. 1 p. ALS.","A poem for her birthday. 1 p. AMsS.","Regards financial \"plunder\" of [Congressman] Purman, who he feels will not be re-elected; recommending Jefferson B. Browne for West Point. 1 p. ALS.","Requests to be appointed to the Supreme Bench of the State to fill the vacancy left by Judge Frassier's resignation. 1 p. ACyS of ALS.","Informs him he demands to be appointed to the Supreme Bench of the State; lists his previous Court experience. 3 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Scope and Contents","Requests them to publish an editorial letter answering charges against him and his brothers and sisters made in an article \"President Tyler's Time.\" 1 p. ACyS of ALS. Including ANS by John Tyler, Jr. summarizing letter.","Has called [Governor] Stearns' attention to his [Tyler's] desire [to be appointed to the Supreme Bench of the State]. 1 p. ALS.","Concerns Tyler's desire to be appointed to the Supreme Bench of the State; doesn't think he [EMR] could be of any help; notes those being considered for the position. 3 pp. ALS.","Likes Tyler and Dyke's \"New South\" idea, and if he can he will have Adams make an agreement with them [to publish it?]. 3 pp. ALS.","[Governor] Stearns has made a mistake in appointing the As[sistan]t Justice; has been reading Dkye's editorials in The Floridian, articles which do wonders for the Republican party, Van Valkenburg, and [Governor] Stearns, despite their opposite intentions. 5 pp. ALS.","Describes how hard she must work, and how tired she gets; Bessie [Dennison] is better now; speaks of other family members. 4 pp. ALS.","Describes her bad financial situation and need to live in a charitable institution; has heard Mrs. [Julia Gardiner] Tyler won the law suits and has repaired \"Sherwood\" [a Tyler estate]. 4 pp. ALS.","Requests Tyler to take every other hour of meal time with him; also advises that he not get reinvolved in politics. 1 p. ALS.","His [JAS] vessel is out of commission and he has been ordered to Richmond but will not go. 1 p. ALS.","Will finalize the agreement after Congress adjourns; wants Tyler to apply for position as Registrar in Bankruptcy for the 1st Congressional District. 2 pp. ALS.","Discusses the need to establish a national \"Conservative Republican organ\" with the \"New National Idea and Party Combination\" being represented in 1876 by U[lysses] S[impson] Grant for president and John B. Gordon for vice-president; mentions the personal, political and family vilifications he encountered when he supported Grant and the Republican Party; notes his feelings about being appointed Registrar in Bankruptcy and the problems he had as Assessor of the U.S. Internal Revenue Dept. in Florida [1872-1873]. 4 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Comments on the State Republican Party leaders' disinclination to heed his advice, the following of which Tyler feels is the only way to \"escape being crushed under the heel of the State Administration Northern Carpet-baggin, or being tacked onto the Bourbon Democracy as a mere tail...\" 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Invites Tyler to join them in Pisgah next Sunday, and invites him to a Camp meeting between Pisgah and Concord commencing August 23rd. 1 p. ALS.","McFerrin [Secretary, Board of Missions] congratulates him on his ministry and advises him to concentrate wholly on that. 2 pp. ALS.","Is sorry his situation is no better; will not comment on his sermons as he would not like what she would say; Bessie [Dennison] is at White Sulpher Springs and feeling better; Priscilla [(Cooper) Tyler] is in Virginia and her daughter \"Tootsie;\" [Priscilla]; Mr. Corcoran has offered to let her [LTS] stay in \"Louise House.\" 4 pp. ALS.","Informs her of the death of Mr. Parker; describes the pleasant time she had at a dance; notes on Jamie's health. 2 pp. ALS. Including ALS, Sue, n.p., to Mattie, n.p., n.d., asking not to say anything to Willie [Wiliam Shands] about \"those [books?]\"; Mr. [General] Shands thinks he understands Lizzie. 1 p.","Asks and arranges for him to preach at Quincy on the fifth Sunday of the month. 1 p. ALS.","Asks him to send a geneological story of the Tyler family; expects to remain at the University two more years and receive his A. M. and B. L. 2 pp. ALS.","Informs him of the damage done to the Republican Party in Florida by Governor Stearns and Senator Conover, which they are now rectifying for their own, and not the party's good; urges him to run for a third term, and argues the need for \"Caesarism\" to avoid chaos, believes the military and capitalists would support it. 3 pp. ALS.","Regards the election for the Florida Senate and discusses possible candidates, including Bisbee, Jones, and Osborn himself; notes Governor Stearn's blundering in the matter of this nomination. 4 pp. ALS.","Concerns the possibility of Tyler being given the position of the U.S. Court Clerkship by Judge Frasier; Osborn doubts it will work as two of Frasier's personal friends, C. L. Robinson and J. C. Greeley have applied for it. 2 pp. ALS.","Asks him to send the material referred to in his last letter [family geneology]; \"Sister Priscilla;\" [Priscilla (Cooper) Tyler] and her daughter, Mrs. Goodwyn [sic] [Priscilla (Tyler) Goodwin] are here, and the latter gave a good dramatic recital; he [LGT] will receive his M.A. soon, study law, and hopes to practice in New York. 2 pp. ALS.","Notification that the formation of the \"Peoples Republican ticket\" for the Legislature [Florida State] with candidate Judge Samuel Walker, was not intended to defeat the Wallace ticket and elect the Stokes ticket; nor did Tyler support this formation because Wallace would not support him for the U.S. Senate. 3 pp. AMsM. Including PD, post 17 October 1874, announcing the formation of the People's Republican Ticket in Leon Co., Fla.","Detailed account of the political situation in Florida after the Republican losses in the recent election; discusses the political status of Senator Conover and Representative Purman. 3 pp. ALS. Including ACyS of above ALS.","Hopes all is well, though the spirit of determination in his last letter almost \"appalled\" her; Bessie [Dennison] is better and painting portraits; her [LTS] school is doing well enough to provide her the essentials; Willy's [William Waller] Lizzy is here at school and Martha [Tyler] will be soon; \"Tootsie\" [Priscilla (Tyler) Goodwin] has been successful on stage and will probably become an actress; Harry Tyson and Julia [(Tyler) Tyson] have been here; Carrie Tyson has been in \"the City\" but enjoys the \"gay world\" so sees little of her. 4 pp. ALS.","Thanks for lending him the books. 1 p. ALS.","Notes that he has no more idea than Tyler as to what the temper or politics of the [Florida] Legislature will be. 1 p. ALS.","Apologizes for her little brother refusing to let Tyler accompany her home from church; explains the escort system the town girls had arranged. 3 pp. ALS.","Complains of her hard life and depressions; Martha Tyler is now at the school, describes her health problems; advises him [JT] not to change churches to the off-shoot to the Episcopal; Dr. Wat Tyler has died, like Tazewell [Tyler], from exposure. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Advises him to hold the Independents and Southern Republicans together, and to demand that the Republicans either support him [for the U.S. Senate] or accept Governor Stearns. 1 p. ACyS of ALS. Including ANS, John Tyler, Jr., n.p. 29 January 1875, indicating that he has contacted the \"National Administration,\" advising them to back Hicks for the U.S. Senate; also noting that Tyler is not backing Hicks to defeat Stearn, but rather to provide an additional viable candidate.","Contains news of the family, particularly Bessie [Dennison] and \"Tootsie\" [Priscilla Tyler Goodwin] whose work on stage is being well received; also news of the other children of Robert and Priscilla Cooper Tyler, including Robert, Grace, Letitia, and Lizzie; comments on the deaths of \"Cousin John Seawell\" and Wat H. Tyler. 4 pp. ALS.","Regards obtaining the keys to Tyler's front door, a table and a trunk. 1 p. ALS.","Notes that he had allowed Wat H. Tyler to wear a watch seal that had been presented to his [JT] grandfather by President Jefferson. 1 p. AL.","Describes her sorrow over the death of her husband, and his affection for him [JT]; gives news on careers and marriages of all her children; assures himthat his grandfather's watch seal [a gift from President Jefferson] will be returned. 14 pp. ALS.","Notes Simon Conovers defeats and [Governor] Stearns' continued dealings with the Democrats; bemoans his [JT] not being appointed to the same post by the Republicans. 2 pp. ALS.","Conover has failed to position himself to become Governor in 1876, and [Governor] Stearns has failed to position himself for the Senate; now both desire the Governorship; discusses appointments by Stearns; all this rivalry is likely to tear the Republican Party apart. 2 pp. ALS.","Capt[ain] Estill has refused to publish the [Tyler's] letter unless the author's name is given; Col[onel] Sims is offered the letter for his \"Journal in Florida;\" Sims says the letter is \"Spirited and well-written;\" but refuses to publish it when he learns that Young offered it to another publisher before he offered it to Sims; Young suggests that Tyler write Sims himself. 4 pp. ALS.","Returns papers that Tyler \"kindly furnished;\" him with; apologizes for not having returned them sooner; offers his services. 1 p. ALS.","Sends word that Col[onel] Sims will publish Tyler's letter \"with pleasure\" since Tyler wrote to him; returns the letters. 1 p. ALS.","Reports that, due to the \"pressure at this time for place and the condition of the political world,\" there is no [hope?] for Tyler; says he will help Tyler in any way possible; his \"better half\" says \"hi\" explains, in part, the \"nature and extent of our [The Congressional Delegation] influence.\" 3 pp. ALS.","Suggests that Conover make Tyler his friend by appealing to him \"in the matter already intimated to you.\" 1 p. ALS. Including unsigned notes concerning land claims in Florida.","Scope and Contents","Informs Tyler that his pictures are ready and asks if he wants them sent to Jacksonville, Florida; mentions extra cost of large mounting boards. 1 p. ACS.","Due to a promise to his [JT] friends that he wouldn't meddle in politics, he requests that Dyke not publish his article \"The Tocsin Sounded.\" 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Has been offered a job editing for a paper in New Orleans, Louisiana. 1 p. ALS.","Has read John's letter concerning \"grandfather's\" [Judge John Tyler] thoughts on emigration; says John's writing dwells too much on the family; would like to get to know Dr. Hicks; has heard that \"some Methodist College in Georgia\" almost chose John as it's president; suffering from a bad headache; hopes John is well. 2 pp. ALS.","Wants to know if Tyler is removing his application for the clerkship; reminds him that any good position attracts many applicants; urges Tyler to get back to him with Tyler's decision. 2 pp. ALS.","Tells him of Dyke's attempts to get Tyler committed to the application for the clerkship. 2 pp. ALS.","Thanks Dyke for his efforts but states that he [JT] will never again apply \"for place\" because he has so often been misrepresented and slandered. 2 pp. ALS.","Tells Anderson of his note to Dyke concerning the clerkship; [says he] includes a copy of this note. 1 p. ALS.","States that however near starvation I may be,\" he will not take that clerkship in the Surveyor General's Office; comments that in Florida, \"the blind [are] leading the blind.\" 2 pp. ALS.","Requests a yes-or-no answer from Tyler concerning Tyler's application for the clerkship position. 2 pp. ALS.","Says he will not accept the clerkship position because: his politics are independent of any particular party or man; the Republicans have not accepted his conservative view on establishing the government under Grant; he hasn't forgiven Conover for previous actions. 6 pp. ALS.","Encloses an article from the \"Southern Plantation\" concerning the Grangers organization. 1 p. ALS.","Won't get to Richmond until the fall since she will have visitors most of the summer; wishes she had more money with which to entertain her guests. 4 pp. ALS.","Gives directions for Tyler's travel to Fernandina; suggests Tyler bring his article for the Educational Encyclopedia.","Has been asked to write some articles for a magazine in St. Louis but will decline the offer and recommend John to write instead; hopes John can make some money off these articles. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","1 p. Telegram. Including ALS. 1 p. from [?], Marshal's Office, Jacksonville, Florida, to John Tyler, Jr., informing him of telegram.","Tells of two sad deaths; hope Tyler will preach in Fernandina but says \"don't try those two divorce sermons, whatever you do\" and advises Tyler to try and be less severe. 1 p. ALS.","Encloses a letter for John to include in his papers; letter states reasons that South should participate in July 4th celebration in Philadelphia. 1 p. ALS.","Expresses wish to sell her house; family news; wants him to put an ad in the newspaper for her boarding school. 4 pp. ALS.","Suggests that Tyler \"dip your [JT] pen in the oil of love;\" thinks Dr. [W.W] Hicks is headed in the wrong direction concerning violence over political differences. 4 pp. ALS.","Is glad to see that \"Jonathan is much modified:\" is alarmed by the yellow fever in Jacksonville. 1 p. ALS.","Has written to [?] Leftwich referring him to John; Letty [Letitia Tyler] has left for New York wants information on [Dr. E. G.] Johnson's assassination. 2 pp. ALS.","Requests that Tyler write a preface for Duval's satirical poems. 2 pp. ALS.","Has had much company and has been too busy to write; hopes he finds his company enjoyable also. 5 pp. ALS.","Speaks of post-war collection of debts and of the government not protecting property rights. 2 pp. ALS.","Has no interest in moving to the South but will come to visit in October. 1 p. ALS.","Recommends that Tyler write an article; warns Tyler to be careful what he says; will be home Wednesday or Thursday night. 2 pp. ALS.","Has heard that Tyler and the Hon[orable] W[?] met and did not get along very well at all; apologizes for not being able to go [to Fernandina?]. 2 pp. ALS.","Has heard about some railroad worker who saw what happened at Live Oad[?] and believes Dr. Hicks did nothing wrong; says he believes Tyler's imagination has run wild and that he has made some enemies. 2 pp. ALS.","Her company is gone; her friends have asked her to come to Richmond in the fall but she thinks poor people are better off at home; Uncle James [Semple?] is away; other family news. 5 pp. ALS.","The \"Advertiser\" is for sale and could be bought immediately for $7500 cash; thanks Tyler for his recent contributions to the Observer. 2 pp. ALS.","Comments on the \"Observer\" has had no applications for her girls' school as of yet; will be moving[?] soon; family news. 2 pp. ALS.","Sends last two issues of the Observer; tells of two more murders in Florida - one being a political assassination; comments on both parties activities. 2 pp. ALS.","Suggests that Grant could take a simple step to recover Alabama [to the Republicans]. 1 p. ALS.","Encloses an article concerning the \"history of Parties.\" 1 p. ALS. Including Nwscl, n.d., from the Observer entitled \"The History of Parties in the United States under the Constitution.\"","Compliments Tyler on his work in the Observer. 1 p. ALS.","Has received Tyler's letter of Oct. 16 and will bring it to the President's attention. 1 p. ALS.","Encloses an article [\"Minnesotean\"] and asks that Tyler publish it; the Sentinel has refused it publication. 1 p. ALS.","Declines Hicks' offer of promotion in the Observer; says he would like to retire. 3 pp. ALS.","Encloses copy of the Observer; says it confirms the \"double treachery of Conover and stearns to the Republican Party;\" feels that Grant has not valued Tyler's advocacy. 1 p. ALS.","Asks that Tyler tell him what \"Ruling 19 is for;\" sends his regards to \"Brother Jonathan.\" 2 pp. ALS.","Discusses the effects of articles in the Observer; Dyke at the Floridian is angry. 1 p. ALS.","Says to publish Sears' notes [regarding Peabody Fund?]. 1 p. ALS.","Encloses communication for publication [concerning the Richard(?) Case]. 1 p. ALS.","Encloses Observer with articles of interest to the President. 1 p. ALS.","Is very pleased with Tyler's article in No. 3 Vol. 5 concerning the Republican Party. 2 pp. ALS. Including ALS from G. R. Thralls, n.p., to W. Hicks, n.p. Is enthusiastic about No. 4. 1 p. Also includes ALS from G. R. Thralls, Suwanne Co., Fla., to W. W. Hicks, n.p. Requests some forms be sent to him. 1 p.","After nine months of work, has finally managed to \"unearth the scoundrels\" of Conover and Stearns in an enclosed issue of the Observer. 1 p. ALS.","Has recently been visited by brother Robert and was saddened by his feeble health. 4 pp. ALS.","Despite personal interruptions, has finally \"finished the whole gang\" [i.e. Conover and company] in an enclosed article from the Observer. 1 p. ALS.","Has been transferred to a church in Helena, Arkansas. 2 pp. ALS. Including ADS from J. Anderson certifying that Tyler was a member of Methodist Episcopal South. 1 p.","Relates that Christmas Day for her is as any other day; hopes he will write her and let her know where to send letters to. 3 pp. ALS.","Articles state that Tyler is a \"blatant hypocrite\" and that if the Republican Party is to succeed, they must settle their differences and ignore men such as Tyler.","Invites Tyler to spend the day with them at Glenwood. 1 p. AC.","Encloses material to be published and awaits Tyler's presence at the Centennial. 1 p. PL.","Requests that he communicate something [?] to [A. Pope?] in Wilmington, N.C. 1 p. AC.","Questions John about one of the comments he made in a recent letter to Robbie [Robert Tyler, Jr.?]; warns John that he should not make such general comments about Florida politics. 2 pp. ALS.","Reports that Col. [?] Wood has purchased the Observer from the tax collector. 3 pp. ACyS.","Scope and Contents","Is very upset about the article slanderizing him [JT] in the \"National Republican of Washington City\" accuses Conover of splitting the Republican Party and of trying to buy Tyler through Dyke at the Floridian; denies charges made against him [JT] [in the article] of being an office-seeker and having an alcohol problem; recounts a letter from General J.D. [Imboden?] concerning a change in the political atmosphere; accuses Conover of being paid off in the appointment of Leroy Ball, Surveyor General; says no one has heeded anything he [JT] has been saying about Conover and his \"gang.\" 12 pp. ALS.","Has learned that Blumenthal has returned to his post [as collector of Cedar Keys?]. 1 p. ALS.","Has packed up all of Tyler's things; hopes to see Tyler soon. 1 p. ALS.","Is sending the New Orleans Democrat to the office of the Observer; work is going well; family news; comments on Democrats and Conservatives. 2 pp. ALS.","Is disgusted with politics and will not ever again be involved in it. 1 p. ALS. Including Nwscl. concerning Virginia's not having proper representation at the National Centennial. 1 p.","The \"Democracy\" led by David L. Yulee has attempted to \"seize upon\" the office of the Observer but he [Tyler] has \"overwhelmed\" them. 1 p. ACyS. Including Nwscl. concerning Grant's message. 4 pp.","Requests help concerning a banner for Va. in the Centennial; family news. 4 pp. ALS.","Repeats his request that the W. J. Barnett tax sale notice be discontinued. 1 p. ALS.","Discusses economic, political situation and social news; mentions upcoming Presidential election. 3 pp. ALS.","Thanks Tyler for sending him much-needed money that Tyler owed him; family news. 5 pp. ALS. Including ANS, 10 Feb. 1876, by John Tyler, Jr., concerning what he had to go through to remit [Burren?] that money. 1 p.","The \"Comptroller\" has found some money that Conover cannot account for. 2 pp. ALS.","Wishes that his contribution to a purse Hammond raised [for some individual's benefit] be returned since the contribution wasn't used as agreed upon beforehand. 2 pp. ALS.","Discusses political situation, upcoming presidential election. 2 pp. ALS.","States that he is not \"with you [JT] as against Stearns per se;\" is willing to do his part in a deal giving control of the Observer to Tyler. 3 pp. ALS.","Requests any information he may have concerning her ancestors and/or the Stuarts.","Confirms receipt of money Tyler sent; wishes Tyler would come to Tallahassee. 1 p. ALS. Including ADS, 14 Feb. 1876, confirming receipt of money. 1 p.","Requests that Berg ask Tyler to return the ticket donated by Yulee. 1 p. ALS.","Requests that the ticket donated by Yulee be returned. 1 p. ALS.","Has received Tyler's notice concerning the \"Vanderbilt.\" 1 p. ALS.","Wants to know if returning the ticket might cause Berg to be given a ticket to go north. 1 p. ACyS.","Reports that nothing of interest is happening in Tallahassee. 1 p. ALS.","Comments on political situation; social, family news. 4 pp. ALS.","Wants to know what to do with Tyler's books. 1 p. ACS.","Comments on political situation, Constitution, the fall of the South. 2 pp. ACyS.","Requests a copy of the paper. 1 p. ACS.","Requests a copy of the Observer, wishes to advertise. 1 p. ACS.","Proposes furnishing the Observer with a weekly letter in the Centennial Exposition. Pst. ALS.","Concerns advertisement. 1 p. ALS.","Thanks Tyler for a favor. 1 p. ALS.","Wants to know if the Republicans want the Observer; says whoever wants the paper must act quickly. 2 pp. ALS.","Proposes terms of advertisement in the Observer. 1 p. PM.","Has left New Orleans and the editorship there due to threatening paralysis; offers advice to John about running for [governor?]; family news. 2 pp. ALS.","Is sorry he has no one to send to Tyler to help him with the business section of the Observer; mentions Tyler's \"Gubernatorial designs.\" 2 pp. ALS.","Confirms receipt of Tyler's letter and informs Tyler that receiver of letter is away temporarily. 1 p. ALS.","Sends copy of Conn. Western News. 1 p. ACS.","Requests a copy of the life and speeches of John Tyler, Sr. 1 p. ALS.","Sends money for a newspaper [subscription?]. 1 p. ALS.","Cannot give a \"definite answer\" concerning the governship until he consults with Walls. 2 pp. ALS.","Is leaving soon. 1 p. ANS.","Comments on a political situation. 2 pp. ALS.","Requests payment for services rendered Tyler. 1 p. ALS.","Is sorry that he cannot offer Tyler financial assistance. 1 p. AL.","Receipt for bill of lading from T. H. Hodgkiss. 1 p. PDS.","Has sent Tyler's books and papers; personal news. 1 p. ALS.","The President [Grant] wants Tyler to specify which position he wants to apply for. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, n.d., by John Tyler, Jr., recording a reply to the above request and Tyler's nomination as Postmaster of Jacksonville. 1 p.","Doesn't think an arrangement can be made concerning the editorship of [the Pensacola Gazette]. 1 p. ALS.","Comments on the [Pensacola] Gazette; family news. 2 pp. ALS.","News of family and friends. 1 p. ALS.","Requests copy of the Observer. 1 p. ALS.","Requests a news item be printed in the Observer. 2 pp. ALS.","Comments on political situation. 1 p. ALS.","Is unable to get the money for Tyler's \"enterprise.\" 1 p. ALS.","Personal and political news. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Reports that he \"cannot get the press,\" can't go to Jacksonville, Florida, and that Stearns is in Gainesville. 1 p. Telegram.","Tyler wants to look at a cottage Stephen[?] has for rent. 1 p. ANS.","Encloses the address of Cha[rle]s H. Clark; comments on money [W. W.] Hicks owes him. 3 pp. ALS.","Maintains that he still holds the \"balance of power\" in the nominating convention and can prevent a Democratic success in the election. 1 p. ALS.","Cannot come now to Jacksonville because he must stay and fight those who wish to defeat Stearns. 1 p. ALS.","Cannot help Tyler in his quest for a job. 2 pp. ALS.","Cannot help Tyler to attain an office; suggests that Tyler write to Jeremiah Black for assistance. 3 pp. ALS.","Congratulates Tyler on his appointment as Postmaster; asks if Tyler could find a clerical position for him [Miller] in Jacksonville. 2 pp. ALS.","Inquires about the position of money order clerk at the Post Office. 1 p. ALS.","Wants to be considered for a clerical position. 1 p. ALS.","Wishes that Tyler would come and visit. 1 p. ALS.","Wants Tyler to hold the position of money order clerk open for him [Webster]. 2 pp. ALS.","Congratulates John on his appointment; says his own situation \"could hardly be worse.\" 1 p. ALS.","Comments on the political situation, esp. in Florida; agrees not to take the position of Postmaster in Jacksonville if Stearns and Conover will withdraw as nominees and allow an entirely new ticket to run. 4 pp. ACyS. Includes Nwscl., 13 June 1876, concerning Tyler versus Conover and Stearns. 1 p.","Refers to an enclosed \"Brief\" which will be \"argued next term of the [U.S.] Court.\" 1 p. ALS.","Requests a position as \"local mail agent on the St. John's River.\" 2 pp. ALS.","Congratulates Tyler on his appointment. 1 p. ALS.","Has sent a friend to meet Tyler at the depot. 1 p. ANS.","Requests a position at the Post Office. 1 p. ALS.","Congratulates Tyler on his appointment but wishes it had been something \"more elevated.\" 1 p. ALS.","Wants Tyler to come by and see him. 1 p. ALS.","Requests position at the Post Office. 1 p. ALS.","Will not be able to distribute the tickets for the lecture. 2 pp. ALS. Includes ALS, Caroline A. Lamar, n.p., to O'Byrne, n.p., concerning distribution of lecture tickets. 1 p.","Requests a position at the Post Office. 2 pp. ALS.","Requests a position at the Post Office. 1 p. ALS.","Requests position at the Post Office. 2 pp. ALS.","Allows John Tyler, Jr., to go from Jacksonville to Tallahassee and back.","Comments on finalization of some deal concerning Tyler and a \"Mr. Abbot.\" 2 pp. ALS.","Points out attempts to keep him from his nomination as Post Master. 2 pp. ALS.","Endorses appointment of John Tyler, Jr. as Post Master; signed by nine persons. 2 pp. Cy of LS.","Emphasizes endorsements of his appointment by some prominent men; discusses Conover versus Stearns; has received nothing official from Washington D.C. concerning his appointment as Post Master. 4 pp. ALS.","Reminds Tyler of his [Borren's] application for a job at the Post Office. 2 pp. ALS.","Has learned that his nomination was confirmed, until Conover moved a reconsideration. 3 pp. ACyS.","Wants Grant to investigate the rejection of Tyler's nomination; recommends Thomas W. Osborn or John J. Holland for the position of Post Master in Jacksonville. 3 pp. ACyS.","Comments on Conover and the Republican Party. 2 pp. ACyS.","Was unable to speak with the Post Master General. 1 p. ACyS.","Discusses the extreme difficulty he and other young men have finding jobs; wishes to borrow money from Tyler to go to Baltimore; Winfield's brother has died. 4 pp. ALS.","Comments on the refusal of his nomination as Post Master in Jacksonvile, Fla. 4 pp. ACyS.","Encloses copy of July 18 letter to Grant; mentions his in-laws. 1 p. ALS.","Thinks Tyler might be able to give lectures in New York City. 2 pp. ALS.","Has heard that Tyler may start a paper in Savannah; wishes to be considered for a position in this newspaper. 2 pp. ALS.","Comments on political situation; consipracy between Bristow, Wilson, Webster and probably Jewell to injure President Grant; more of Conover's \"villainy\" concerning his connections with the Democratic Party; says that Conover's very life is in danger if the Republicans don't lose Florida - believes the Democrats will assassinate him. 7 pp. ALS.","Has been accused of being a \"common drunkard,\" etc. and requests that they investigate the charges made against him. 3 pp. ACyS.","Tyler's old friends hope he will be successful. 1 p. ALS.","Wishes to vindicate himself against the attacks of his accusers. 1 p. ALS. Includes AN summarizing a letter from B.H. Webster. 1 p. Also includes Nwscl. from Baltimore's The Sun concerning Rev. John Tyler, Jr. Also includes 2 ANS summarizing leading templar's opinion of Tyler.","Statement of Tyler's good character; signed by eleven persons. 4 pp. ALS.","Lists job offers made to him in the past by many including Conover. 5 pp. ALS.","Encloses a letter from B. H. Webster concerning the political situation. Including ALS from B.H. Webster. 3 pp.","Is disappointed that he did not receive app[ointmen]t as U.S. D[istric]t Attorney. 4 pp. ACyS","1 p. Concerns his appointment as U.S. District Attorney.","Discusses political situation. 1 p. ALS.","Returns for the annual report of the Attorney General. 2 pp. PM.","Has been commissioned as United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida. 2 pp. ALS.","Thanks him for his support and faith in Tyler's good character. 2 pp. ALS.","Accepts his appointment as District Attorney and applies for District Judge. 2 pp. ACyS.","Instructions concerning the coming elections. 3 pp. PMS.","Writes for Governor [Rutherford B.] Hayes to express his gratitude for Tyler's \"friendly letter.\" 1 p. ALS.","Has a new mailing address. 1 p. ACS.","Encloses a letter from A. Roane [?]. 1 p. ACyS.","Concerning duties of District Attorney. 1 p. PMS.","Needs work desperately. 1 p. ACS.","Writes for Governor Hayes to offer appreciation. 1 p. ALS.","Invites President Grant and Cabinet officers to attend his lectures. 1 p. ALS.","Requests consideration for a more suitable, better paying appointment [than District Attorney]. 3 pp. ALS.","Encloses a copy of his last public letter. 2 pp. ALS.","Wishes receipt acknowledged of paper sent concerning his appointment [and recommendation as District Judge]. 2 pp. PMS.","Chairman of the Republican State Committee wants Tyler to make some speeches. 1 p. Telegram.","Will speak before the North Carolina Republican State Central Committee in Raleigh; mentions coming election.","Speaks of coming elections; saw an anti-Republican uprising in Raleigh, N.C. 3 pp. ALS.","Discusses political situation; believes [Governor Rutherford B.] Hayes must be elected over [Samuel J.] Tilden in order to prevent another war between the states; connects the Democratic movement with the Roman Catholic Church hierarchy. 4 pp. ACyS.","Discusses politics - especially the combination of \"the Jesuits and the Ku-Klux-,\" i.e. the \"Catholics and the Democrats.\" 2 pp. ACyS.","Declines position of District Attorney of South Florida. 3 pp. ALS.","Declines position of District Attorney of South Florida; wants Rutheford B. Hayes to be elected President. 2 pp. ALS.","Discusses political situation - especially upcoming elections; Tilden vs. Hayes; doesn't want General [William] Sherman to become \"Chief in Command of the armies\" of the U.S., since he [Sherman] is Roman Catholic. 7 pp. ACyS.","Declines appointment as District Attorney of South Florida; wants position of United States District Judge for North Florida.","Encloses letter to President Grant concerning Presidential election and the \"National Issue now forming.\" 1 p. ACyS.","\"Memorandum for the President,\" includes political news. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Association recommends that Grant appoint Tyler as U.S. District Judge. 2 pp. Cy. Including ACyS from John Tyler, Jr., Washington City [sic], D.C., to A[lphonso] Taft, n.p. submitting these recommendations. 2 pp.","Tyler's bill was not paid by Judge O'Byrne and thus is submitted to Tyler. 1 p. ALS.","Discusses the \"designs of the Democracyz\" [Democratic Party] under Tilden; quotes an extract from a newspaper article concerning [Rutherford] Hayes' desire to offer conservative Southern Democrats a compromise. 9 pp. ACyS.","Encloses an article by some \"Republican friends\" endorsing Tyler for District Judge in Florida. 1 p. ACysS.","Encloses a copy of his letter to A. Taft of 18 Dec. 1876. 1 p. ACyS.","Must have agreement among Republicans in the South, 2 pp. ACysS.","Writes for Governor [Rutherford] Hayes to thank Tyler for his letter of the 22nd. 1 p. ALS.","Encloses editorial complimenting the Southern Republican Association's endorsement of Tyler for District Judge in Florida. 1 p. ALS. Including Nwscl., from Norfolk Day Book, 26 Dec. 1876. 1 p.","Discusses political issues, esp. concerning the \"Tildenite Democrats\" and the [Supreme] Court; notes that this information has also been sent to Senator Morton and [Rutherford] Hayes. 2 pp. ACyS.","Discusses political issues; insists that \"new Party combinations must take place after 1872-76.\" 4 pp. ACysS. Including Nwscl., 26 Dec. 1876, from Norfolk Day Book concerning Tyler's appointment as District Judge. 1 p.","Concerns position of District Judge in North Florida. 3 pp. ALS.","Recommends brother Robert Tyler for Judgeship of North Florida. 2 pp. ACyS.","Endorses Tyler for office of U.S. District Judge. 3 pp. ALS.","Discusses his position in the Republican Party. 2 pp. ALS. Including ANS, from [James Redpath?], n.p., to [John Tyler, Jr.?], n.p. 1 p.","Has been burning some of the old family letters; has been ill; has decided to go live with Robert Tyler. 3 pp. ALS.","Has heard that Judge Settle got the Judgeship of [North] Florida; family news. 4 pp. ALS.","Recommends John Tyler, Jr. for any suitable employment. 1 p. ALS.","Asks for Tyler's help in finding employment; family sends greetings. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Submits statements regarding the Post Office in Jacksonville, Florida and the U.S. District Attorneyship of South Florida; gives papers to [?] Rogers to give to President Hayes. 2 pp. ACyS.","Concerns Tyler's seeking employment; notes [later - Mar. 19 1877] that accompanying letters never reached President Hayes. 3 pp. ACyS.","Discusses political situation; wants to return to \"Old Whig\" values. 4 pp. ALS. 2 pp. Cy.","Concerns papers related to his appointments to various offices in the past. 1 p.","Lists the places he delivered lectures and the names of those lectures concerning the \"Eastern question;\" discusses the consequences of the destruction of the Southern labor-system organization; believes that the center of commercial power and wealth will shift back to the Orient; warns of an impending \"universal war\" accompanying this shift and urges nations to take heed. 7 pp. AMsS.","Calls attention to the \"'Ukase' addressed to the Negroes in the Southern States,\" warns of \"those Exeter Hall agents of Abolitionism\" who, in their attempt to destroy the organized labor of the South, would have secured the British commercial dominance of the world; calls the President's attention to his enclosed Prospectus on the Eastern Question; states in a postcript that it remains \"a mystery how such infamous wretches as those recently appointed in the Departments here, and elsewhere, from Florida, should even have found favor with the Chiefs of the Administration.\" 4 pp. ACyS of ALS. Including AcyS of AMsS, 7 pp.","Presents a letter to President Hayes for perusal by Thompson; calls attention to the importance of the \"Eastern Question.\" 1 p. ACyS of ALS. Including ACyS of ALS, 10 pp.","Will bring Tyler's concerns to President Hayes' attention. 2 pp. ALS.","Discusses the administration under his father [John Tyler]: says the office was managed by three clerks at the Tyler's private expense, describes his father as having been \"sole custodian of the public monies;\" describes his own poverty since the death of his father; needs to support his sister [Letitia Tyler], as her eyes have \"failed her;\" accuses Conover; mentions Civil Service exam he had to take. 20 pp. ALS. Including Nwscl., from Noah's Times and Messenger, May 6, 1877, concerning the Civil Service examination Tyler had to take in applying for a certain clerkship. 1 p.","Comments on the survival of the Republican Party. 1 p. ACyS. Including Nwscl., from The Daily Nation, entitled \"The New Whigs in Virginia.\" 1 p.","Copy of a statement - signed by S.P. Bayly, E.P. Phelps, M.D. Ball, Joseph Segar and R. Denise - desiring that Tyler be given some suitable official position in the State of Virginia. 3 pp. ACy.","Concerns transmission of letters between Dr. Myron S. Mickles and A.H. Evans. 1 p. Including AN, by Dr. Mickles.","Discusses attempts to be both a Northern Republican and a Southern Democrat - especially those made by [?] Mosby and [?] Key; believes that there is a conciliatory attitude of \"the Administration\" and the Republican Party toward the Democratic Party. 13 pp. AL.","Gives suggestions on how to reduce costs at the [Jacksonville] collection office. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Nominates John Tyler, Jr. for Inspector of Customs, Richmond, Virginia. 2 pp. Cy.","Scope and Contents","Approves nomination of John TYler, Jr. as Inspector of Customs, Richmond, Virginia. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Has decided to go with S. Robinson's recommendations for reducing costs; has investigated the competency of John R. Scott, present Collector of Customs, Jacksonville, Florida 1 p. ANS.","Wants Tyler to go and investigate the possibility of reducing expenses at the Customs [Office], Jacksonville, Florida, by discharging officers and employees. 3 pp. ALS.","Wishes to be remembered kindly in some of the leading Richmond journals. 3 pp. ALS.","Requests Tyler to go to Jacksonville and examine the situation at the Customs office. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Instructions concerning Tyler's visit to Jacksonville, Florida 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Has received instructions and will act promptly concerning his trip to Jacksonville, Florida 1 p. ACyS.","Encourages official changes, [i.e. dismissal of officials and/or employees]. 2 pp. Telegram.","Discusses \"trouble about the dispatch\" that Tyler sent Smith concerning the immediate discharge of officials in Jacksonville. 3 pp. ALS.","Concerns H. Leonard's bill which Tyler has not yet been paid. 1 p. ALS.","Strongly recommends that Tyler return to Richmond immediately. 2 pp. ALS.","Report concerning his investigation of the Jacksonville customs office. 14 pp. ALS.","Requests some information concerning the Customs office in Jacksonville, Fla. 1 p. ALS.","Wishes to apply for position at the Jacksonville Post Office. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Submits documets [concerning his application at the Post Office?]. 3 pp. ALS. Including ALS, from B.H. Webster, [Jacksonville, Florida], to General [John Tyler, Jr., Richmond, Virginia], recommending Burst. 1 p.","Needs the money that Tyler owes him. 2 pp. ALS.","Mentions a new resolution to be forwarded. 1 p. ALS.","Instructions concerning Tyler's report on Jacksonville's customs office. 1 p. ALS.","Invitation to a picnic. 1 p. N.","Appreciates the kind words spoken about him in the \"Richmond Whig.\" 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Offers \"facts\" about Conover, Manuel Govin, and Hamilton Jay, including accusations of bribery and adulltery; names witnesses to these \"facts,\" demands expulsion of Conover from the Senate and Jay from Post Master, Jacksonville, Florida 15 pp. ALS.","Concerns securing the \"Collectorship\" for Dr. [?] Weldan. 4 pp. ALS.","Discusses political situation. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Wishes to gather all the evidence he can against Conover so that he [Burst] can be appointed as Post Master in place of Jay, for whom much evidence has been collected as to his incompetency as Post Master. 4 pp. ALS. Including ANS, from B. H. Webster, to John Tyler, Jr., concerning the Post Mastership of Jacksonville. 1 p.","Family news; wants to borrow money to send \"Mattie May\" to college; has been given the duty of managing the \"Female Department of the Seminary.\" 4 pp. ALS.","Hopes to turn state's evidence against Conover; discusses Collectorship appointment. 2 pp. ANS.","Will have no compromise with Conover. 1 p. ALS.","Mentions money needed to send \"Mattie\" to college; personal news. 4 pp. ALS.","Requests information concerning his [Burst's] appointment as P[ost] M[aster]. 3 pp. ALS.","Wishes appointment to clerkship but has been unable to get it; thinks Tyler should get appointed Collector at Richmond; advises Tyler on how to get appointment. 3 pp. ALS.","Has been ill; personal news. 1 p. ALS.","Personal news; is sorry to learn of Tyler's relapse to \"excessive drinking.\" 3 pp. ALS.","Discusses President's [Rutherford Hayes] desire for unity between North and South. 4 pp. ALS.","Still needs money; is worried about getting appointment. 4 pp. ALS.","Has been ill; mentions collection of evidence against Conover and Jay; needs money Tyler owes him. 2 pp. ALS.","Wishes Tyler much success and has confidence in him. 2 pp. ALS.","Needs money for wood for a fire. 1 p. ALS.","Has agreed to make monthly payments for \"Mattie's schooling at \"Wesleyan Female College,\" but still needs financial assistance; family news. 4 pp. ALS.","Family news; needs to borrow two hundred dollars. 3 pp. ALS.","Requests a Richmond newspaper. 1 p. ACS.","Hasn't heard any news yet about the position of P[ost] M[aster] General. 2 pp. ALS.","Mentions [James H.] Burst; requests that Tyler use his influence to help him [Webster] to find a job. 2 pp. ALS.","Concerns reception of President Rutherford B. Hayes in Richmond during the \"Agricultural Fair.\" 11 pp. ACyS.","Concerns money Tyler owes him. 2 pp. ALS.","Concerns request by St. Luke's Church, Jerusalem, [Va.?], for the services of Chris Church's \"Rector.\" 1 p.","Requests money that Tyler owes him. 1 p. ALS.","Concerns his [CWB] application for the Senate. 2 pp. ALS.","Announces the death of Col. [Robert Tyler]. 1 p. Telegram.","Announces death of his brother Robert Tyler. 1 p. ACyS.","Wishes to comfort Mrs. Robert Tyler and children. 1 p. ACyS. Including Nwscl. from The State newspaper of Richmond, Virginia, announcing Robert Tyler's death.","Biographical article about Robert Tyler.","Describes her father Robert Tyler's activities just before his death, including his having served on the \"U.S. Grand jury;\" family mourns. 7 pp. ALS.","Concerns death of Robert Tyler; mentions possibly being related to Elizabeth Finch. 4 pp. ALS.","Recounts last report drawn up by Robert Tyler.","Discusses death of Robert Tyler; family news. 4 pp. ALS.","Fires John Tyler, Jr. because of his \"extreme indulgence in intoxicating drinks.\" 1 p. ALS.","Expresses her love for husband Robert Tyler and sorrow at losing him; Robert left nothing. 6 pp. ALS. Including a lock of Robert's hair.","Is still quite ill; returns some papers to Tyler. 1 pp. ALS.","Concerns some letter concerning Robert Tyler's death from John to his sister Letitia [Tyler] Semple; the letter was apparently printed in some newspaper. 1 p.","Concerns Finch family estate.","Wishes to send some plants for Robert Tyler's grave. 2 pp. ALS.","Thanks Sweeney for his offer of plants for Robert Tyler's grave. 2 pp. ALS.","Is sorry Tyler has not been made Collector in Richmond; has been ill and needs to move south; mentions wanting Tyler to return a pistol. 2 pp. ALS.","Plans to apply for a position on the Court of Claims; discusses the South's right to be represented; asks that Tyler write a recommendation for him and get the endorsement of the Bar in Richmond. 4 pp. ALS.","Discusses genealogy of the Finch family; says the Shields family that Tyler has mentioned is not related to the Shields in the Finch family relates how the estate was placed in the Bank of England about 200 years ago because there were no males left to \"continue the settlement.\" 4 pp. ALS.","Endorsement of the \"Aeriatron,\" a new invention of R.B. WIlliamson for \"cooling, moistening and purifying the air we breath.\" 2 pp. Including AN by [B. Sunderland?], n.d., concerning disinfectants to be used. 2 pp.","Asks what Keen thinks of the \"Aeriatron.\" 1 p. Including ANS from P. T. Keen to Dr. [B.] Sunderland, replies that he endorses the \"Aeriatron.\" 1 p.","Needs money; mentions political situation and getting back at Conover. 2 pp. ALS.","Feels badly for John Tyler, Jr. in that he lost his position and hopes he will find another soon. 3 pp. Cy.","Warned Tyler earlier about Tyler's excessive drinking; cannot recommend Tyler again but offers no opposition to his serving in another position. 2 pp. ALS.","Is just getting over a \"severe sickness.\" 1 p. ALS.","Mentions return of his pistol; asks about Tyler's health; asks if Tyler has heard from Dr. [W.W.] Hicks. 2 pp. ALS.","Summarizes his activities preceding his move to Florida; describes Virginians as \"Yankees\" in the worst sense of the word - greedy, sordid and dishonest; explains the political developments in Richmond and claims they were the reason he had to get out of Richmond; comments on the Democratic Party; accuses Collector [?] Russell and [?] Hawks of placing non-citizens in official government positions. 11 pp. ALS.","Recommends John TYler, Jr. for an appointment in the Custom House in Norfolk, [Va.]. 7 pp. CyS of AnsS.","Wedding announcement. PM.","Recommends John Tyler, Jr. for a position working with Braxton [in the Custom House] in Norfolk, [Va.]. 2 pp. Cy of ALS.","Has been having \"pain in the head\" and has been seeing an \"oculist\" who has bandaged her eyes; family news. 2 pp. ALS.","Explains that the \"falling market\" is the reason no positions are open in the Treasury Dept. 2 pp. ALS.","Concerns the Goode family estate and Holland's possible connection with it. 2 pp. ALS.","Encloses letters of recommendation for his appointment to a position in Norfolk, [Va.] from several prominent men. 8 pp. ACysS.","Wishes that \"every lazy and inert member of Congress\" be made to read a certain letter from the \"Tribune\" which was received from Tyler; thanks Tyler for his \"prompt compliance\" with his request for the paper. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Pleads at length for an appointment in Washington in order to complete his work on Pleading [while earnestly denying that he is asking for a job]; praises Divine Providence for bringing Mr. Hayes to office; tells of his contacts with Tyler's sister and brother Robert. 4 pp. ALS. Including AMsS, \"An Apostrophe to Col. Robert Tyler,\" the deceased brother of John Tyler, Jr. 1 p.","Informs Tyler of the progress of the Detective, Wren, on the case of the stolen manuscript and coat; reminisces about old times. 3 pp. ALS.","Asks the secretary to consider his proposals for the Republican Party to \"prevent the National decay, while assuring the disintegration and overthrow of the Democratic Party.\" 1 p. ACyS of ALS.","Asks the Secretary to consider the ramifications of the \"Eastern question;\" warns that the \"Tide of migration\" to Eastern centers will result in \"extinguishing American civilization;\" notes that in 1876, there were more emmigrants from the U.S. to Great Britain than vice-versa; urges that the Republican Party embark on a \"comprehensive system of National beneficence\" that would prevent disaster and destroy the Democratic Party; directs attention to the newspaper clippings on the subject which were included. 3 pp. ALS. Including newspaper clippings giving descriptions of current economic ailments and how to bring back prosperity. 3 items. Nwscl.","Thanks Tyler for all his effort; inquires about Charlotte, S.C., as he is considering moving there; asks for letters of introduction to any prominent people Tyler might know there. 2 pp. ALS.","1 p. Nwscl.","Asks the Senator to \"glance over the accompanying communications and manuscripts\" concerning the \"course of statesmanship to be pursued by the Republican Party,\" 1 p. ALS.","Acknowledges receipt of Tyler's letter; expresses desire \"to secure a proper position in the service of the government for Tyler; asks Tyler to confer with Mr. Hawley, Assistant Secretary, on the matter. 1 p. ALS.","Thanks Sherman for the letter received from him; asks for a position that would \"enable me to be of most service to the Country, rather than that which might be most agreeable to myself.\" 1 p. ACyS of ALS.","Asks Hawley to consider the enclosed letter from George C. Gorham to John Sherman; details plans for an agent to gather information from the congressional districts in Virginia; argues that this information from the congressional districts in Virginia; argues that this information could be very useful to the country. 4 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Relates his impressions of John Tyler's ideas regarding \"Party interests in Virginia\" advocates sending Tyler to Eastern Virginia to gather information; assures Sherman of Tyler's \"patriotism and sincere devotion to Republicanism.\" 3 pp. Cy of ALS.","Lists a series of additional suggestions for the Bill that Tyler had given Blaine; asks Blaine to keep in mind the \"necessity of preventing popular anarchy and the preservation of our Industrial Peace.\" 3 pp. ACyS of ALS.","\"Submitted to the Hon. John Sherman, Secretary U.S. Treasury Department, May 13th 1878.\" 7 pp. Cy of D.","Notifies Tyler that he has been appointed \"Inspector of Customs at the port of Norfolk, Virginia at a compensation of four dollars per diem:\" asks Tyler to \"report to the Supervising Special Agent for instructions.\" 2 pp. ALS.","Congratulates Tyler on his commission; discusses meetings with Millard and Dr. Phelps; asks for the status of Nelegov [Nelligav?] and Braxton; advised Dr. Phelps to leave his case with Tyler and not to speak with anyone about it; reassures Tyler about the Doctor's confidence in him; asks Tyler to write about what he wants done in Norfolk. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Acknowledges receipt of his Commission; thanks Sherman for his regard; asks for a raise and the selection of a residence in the area under his jurisdiction; states that although the commission is not as he had hoped, he is grateful for it. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS. Including DS, oath of office for Inspector of Customs at Norfolk, Virginia 1 p.","Assigns Tyler to \"the duty of detecting and preventing smuggling or other violations of the customs revenue laws\" in the districts under his jurisdiction; stations Tyler at Petersburg; ordered to report any violations by customs officers. 2 pp. ALS.","Asks Sherman to glance over an enclosed \"confidential\" letter from Judge Hughes of Virginia; asks to have the letter returned as it is \"private and confidential;\" announces intention to leave Virginia and to write again to Sherman. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Sends list of names and addresses of Republicans in the area with whom he thinks it would be wise to consult for \"proper organization of our party for the fall campaign;\" gives views on that subject. 4 pp. ALS. Including N, the above-mentioned list of names and addresses. 1 p.","Replies to inquiries made by Tingle in his letter of the 5th [of June 1878]; states that he has not sent a report to the Treasury Dept. because there has been nothing significant to report; suggests appointing a Night Inspector at City Point to attempt to cut back smuggling through the Chickahominy River; explains his financial arrangement with H. D. Cooke and Co.; asks for a raise in salary. 4 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Informs Tyler that it will be necessary for him \"to make a report as to the manner in which you were employed\" before his account with H. D. Cooke and Co. can be settled. 2 pp. ALS.","Note accompanying check to be endorsed by Tyler so that account with Messrs. Cooke and Co. may be settled. 1 p. ALS.","Acknowledges Tyler's participation in the \"contest between Dr. Jorgusen and Mr. Allen for the Congressional nomination in the Petersburg District,\" warns Tyler that such participation is a \"violation of the President's order;\" advises Tyler to abstain from any interference in the nomination. 2 pp. ALS.","Defends himself against accusation of violating the presidential Civil Service order in regards to his role in the rivalry between Dr. Jorgensen and Mr. Allan for congressional nomination; states that it is his right to form and express his opinion on such matters and is even his duty to report that \"Mr. Allen is infinitely the Superior man;\" warns that \"the devil will take possession of the Party itself in the District\" if Dr. Jorgensen should win. 4 pp. ACyS of ALS.","States that he had believed [Tyler?] to be dead, or drowned in the Atlantic;\" gives news of Jonathan who \"is after the fellers [sic] yet with a Sharp a Stick\" and began to \"throw his darts at the people;\" informs Tyler of the death of P.B. Brokaw. 1 p. ALS.","Warns of the danger of disease spread from incoming ships in the area at City Point; advocates the reestablishment of the position of Health officer for the area and suggests Dr. Shands as a candidate; gives a bad account of the activities of John Matthews, the inspector for City Point [Petersburg], a \"Colored Man, rather dark, not firm in health, and only ordinarily endowed intellectually.\" 7 pp. ALS. Including Cy of PDS, Tyler's account as a Special Agent o the Treasury Department for the month of July, 1878. 4 pp.","Discusses a loan of money made to Tyler; hopes to hear from Tyler soon. 1 p. ALS.","Informs Tyler of trips to Washington; believes Allan will win the congressional nomination without any trouble; informs Tyler that the note has been paid [after calling on Mr. Cooke]. 2 pp. ALS.","Informs Tyler that his \"services as an Inspector of Customs at the port of Norfolk, Virginia are hereby discontinued.\" 1 p. ALS.","Wishes Shands luck in securing the appointment; states that \"we can do nothing in Va. till we are rid of carpet-baggers.\" 1 p. ALS.","Returns a department letter addressed to Tyler of the 21st of August which Tyler mailed to the department by mistake. 1 p. LS.","Invoice for Tyler's requisition for stationery. 1 p. PDS.","Responds to Tyler's request for his pay check, French requests Tyler to forward vouchers for services provided. 1 p. LS.","Invoice for Tyler's paycheck of $124.00 for the month of August. 1 p. PDS.","Complains about having to wait for his \"per diem pay\" before being able to pay his bills; notes that one of the conditions upon which he accepted his job was that his travelling expense would be met by the department; asks for a check to pay the enclosed hotel bill; notes that although he was appointed to Norfolk, he was ordered to Petersburg. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS. Including PDS, bills of $56.70 and $35.80 for room and board at the Bollingbrook Hotel; signed by D.A. Weisiger, proprietor. 2 pp.","Delivers information about the signers of a Petition of Citizens [in favor of the appointment of Dr. A. R. Shands as inspector at City Point]. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Gives an account of the inefficiency of the present customs official at City Point, John Matthews; gives information about the four signers of the enclosed petition asking for action to be taken on the matter. 3 pp. ACyS of ALS. Including Cy of D [in Tyler's handwriting], petition to remove John Matthews. 1 p.","Provides information which Tyler thinks would be of interest to the department; responds to the Department letter of 24 July 1878 that terminated his position with the Department, argues that this action was \"unjust in view of the past services and sacrifices to the Republican party;\" states that he knows the source of this action; wishes that he had been appointed to a position \"more 'suitable' to my personal and social status.\" 3 pp. ACyS of ALS.","In response to Tyler's letter of the 18th [Sept. 1878], states that \"the Department could not do otherwise than it did\"[...] \"in face of charges made as to your personal habits and inview of what had previously occurred;\" returns Tyler's \"kind sentiments.\" 3 pp. ALS.","Regrets that Tyler proposed to influence the election campaign against Dr. Jorgenson; notes the value of a Republican winning in the South and urges Tyler not to interfere, no matter what he thinks of Jorgenson personally; discusses the problem of sectionalism in party politics and the political equality of all men, \"white or black\" assures Tyler that the charges brought against him were not made by Jorgenson and if Tyler can prove them to be unfounded, he will restore Tyler to his position. 8 pp. ALS.","Invoice for check of $92.50 for Tyler's expenses. 1 p. PDS.","Urges the Department to restore Tyler to his position; believes Tyler to have \"discharged the duties of his office faithfully\" and \"that the Department could not obtain a more conscientious, reliable, or intelligent office.\" 2 pp. Cy of ALS.","Asks that the order to terminate Tyler's position be rescinded; argues tha the action was taken to prevent him from running against Dr. Jorgenson; believes Tyler to have \"discharged faithfully all the duties the Department required of him;\" recounts Tyler's past services for the party. 3 pp. ALS.","In response to Sherman's letter of the 25th of that month, points out that it was obviously in Jorgenson's interests to have him removed; states that Mr. Braxton, Customs Collector at Norfolk has been \"playing a double political game\" in support of \"Goode in the Norfolk district and for Jorgenson in this District;\" notes that whatever Braxton has said against him is pure hearsay since they have never met; describes Braxton as \"utterly infamous in his private relations, and a liar;\" calls Dr. Jorgensen an \"unkempt scoundrel;\" states that his actions have been done from his heart and with the interests of the Party in mind; promises not to act against Jorgensen in deference to Sherman. 7 pp. AcyS of ALS.","Describes a device invented by Professor Williamson which Newman believes will be in great demand in India - \"at once a Water Cooler, a Refrigerator, and an Air Cooler and Purifier.\" 1 p. Cy of ALS.","Regrets Tyler leaving his city; informs Tyler that \"I and my dear ones are sadly in need, and I know not what we shall do;\" discusses the value of bestowing \"equal patronage on all classes.\" 2 pp. ALS.","Congratulates Sherman for his \"triumph last night in the U.S. Senate in regard to the New York Custom House nominations;\" notes that Sherman is \"growing in strength before the country in view of the issue of 1880.\" 3 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Inquires as to Tyler's present status; states he would like to get a new position under the government and asks Tyler for advice and assistance in this matter. 2 pp. ALS.","Asks Phillips to deliver the enclosed letter from John Tyler to Mr. Barnes of the International Review; describes Tyler as a \"Gentleman of very great and wide literary experience.\" 1 p. Cy of ALS.","Asks Barnes if he will accept him as a contributor to the International Review; gives his literary credentials; describes his literary style, 3 pp. Cy of ALS.","Discusses the organization and plans of the \"national or Greenback Party\" to gain control of Congress and the presidency. 3 pp. ACys of ALS.","Expresses desire to examine any articles which Tyler may wish to send for publication in the International Review.","Promises to obtain a patent for Williamson's \"Aeriatron\" in Canada; asks for all the information on the device in order to be prepared for his presentation of the device to the Canadian government,. 2 pp. Cy of ALS.","Explains that due to the amount of material that they have had to examine, they [the North American Review] have not been able \"to give careful attention before this to your paper on the issue of 1880.\" 1 p. ALS. Including Nwscl., an advertisement for the \"St. Louis Magazine.\" 1 p.","Informs Tyler that the editor of the North American Review has not yet been able to reach a decision concerning Tyler's article. 1 p. ACs.","Explains how lonely it has been without Tyler; gives news of her family; wishes Tyler to come visit before he leaves. 2 pp. Cy of ALS.","Sends Sherman an article from the New Orleans Times; believes that a Republican ticket of Sherman as President and Hamilton Fish of New York as Vice-President would best be able \"to meet the issue of 1880.\" 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Gives a favorable report on the operation of Prof. Williamson's Aeriatron in the Washington Female Seminary; states that \"the young ladies study with more ease;\" and that \"the air is kept perfectly pure.\" 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Asks Tyler to help him obtain the signature of Tyler's father, ex-President Tyler, as he has collected the autographs of all the presidents of the United States except Tyler's. 2 pp. ALS.","Agrees to make a similar agreement with Tyler as to the Aeriatron in regards to Florida as had been made for Eastern Louisiana, but not for Texas; gives Tyler the instructions for creating a mixture to pour into the Aeriatron. 2 pp. ALS.","Congratulates Tyler on his introduction of the \"Aeriatron\" into New Orleans; discusses certificates of Dr. Saunderland's and others to whom Tyler had earlier referred; discusses experiments with the \"Aeriatron.\" 4 pp. ALS. Including AN, a postscript detailing chemical mixtrues for the \"Aeriatron;\" 2 pp., and frag., the address of A. C. Litchfield, United States Consul General.","Encloses a certificate from the third auditor; explains how valuable this endorsement for the Aeriatron is, in view of the offensive air of the auditor's office; hopes that Tyler is making progress. 2 pp. ALS. Inluding Cy of AMsS, an endorsement from Horace Austin, Auditor, in regards to the Aeriatron. 1 p.","Discusses recent appointments in the Senate; mentions the progress of his case against Denver and Peck in the Supreme Court; discusses matters of his estates. 2 pp. ALS.","Discusses how much she enjoys Washington, D.C.; gives news of her family; describes her social life. 3 pp. ALS.","Asks Sherman to \"glance over our Vicksburg address as contained in the Picayune of this morning;\" mentions the Bourbon Democrat plan to halt the \"Negroe-exodus;\" explains the selection of Governor Foote to present the address. 1 p. ACyS of ALS. Including Nwscl of the Picayune of 3 May 1879 dealing with the Vicksburg Labor Convention. 1 p.","Thanks Tyler for sending him a copy of Tyler's exposition and paper; refuses to accept Tyler's offer of sending 150 more copies, but asks for 25 or 50; mentions Austin's certificate which Williamson had mailed earlier to Tyler. 2 pp. ALS.","Details the proceedings at the Vicksburg Labor-question Convention; explains the reasons for drawing up a new preamble and resolution for the convention which they include. 2 pp. Cy of ALS. Including Nwscls on the resolutions of Gov. Foote at the Vicksburg Convention. 2 pp.","Describes to Sherman the plot hatched by the \"Bourbon Democrats and Bull-dozers\" at the Vicksburg convention to keep the Negroes held to the land and gain control of the Administration and Congress in 1880; notes that the \"carpet-baggers\" have lost nearly all influence in the South; assures Sherman in a postscipt that he is abstaining \"entirely from all official interferences.\" 6 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Thanks Tyler for his account of the events at the Vicksburg Convention. 1 p. ALS.","Apologizes for not having written in so long; sends news of her father and other family members; social news; asks Tyler to write to Senator Margen for her father. 4 pp. ALS.","Informs Tyler of a requisition for two \"Aeriatrons\" by the chief clerk of the Light-House Board; encloses copy of an endorsement of the Aeriatron by the above-mentioned clerk; asks for 25 copies of Tyler's paper on the Aeriatron and encloses stamps. Including Cy of ALS, endorsement of the Aeriatron by A. B. Johnson, Chief Clerk. 2 pp.","Informs Tyler that Mr. Tracey will introduce Tyler and himself [Foote] at Dr. Hartzell's; arranges for his son to pick up Tyler at 6:30. 1 p. ALS.","Discusses Sherman's chances against General Grant as presidential nominee for 1880; notes that the \"Coloured People have, unquestionably, moved up solidly to our position\" after the revelation of their former leaders' intent at the Vicksburg convention, thanks to Gov. Foote; discusses the upcoming mass-meeting at Lafayette Square. 4 pp. ACyS of ALS. Including Nwscl on the subject of the \"Negroe Exodus\" and the mass-meeting to be held at Lafayette Square on 21 May 1879. 3 clippings.","Acknowledges receipt of Tyler's letters; notes that Annie received her package from Tyler; gives news of Annie and Mr. Benehan; inquires as to when Tyler expects to return to Washington. 2 pp. ALS.","Sends Sherman copies of the \"Observer\" and the \"Southwestern Christian Advocate\" on the subject of the mass meeting held at LaFayette Square, New Orleans, on 21 May 1879; describes the editor of the \"Advocate,\" Mr. Hartzell who is also the Presiding Elder of the Methodist Church in that area; details the proceedings of the Queens dinner at the St. Charles Hotel; gives news of Mayor Weeks' activities, notes that the involvement of the Post-Office and Custom House gauges with the Grant Campaign Committee is due merely to their \"fishing about for the chances of official retention under General Grant.\" 4 pp. ACyS of ALS. Including News dealing with the Vicksburg Labor Convention and the Mass meeting at Lafayette Square, New Orleans, \"The New Orleans Observer,\" 10 May 1879, and the \"South Western Chrisitan Advocate,\" 29 May 1879. Transferred to Newspaper Collection.","Announces intention to call on Tyler the next day at 10:00 AM to talk \"of our mutual friend the sec'y of the Treasury.\" 1 p. ALS.","Advises Sherman on issues he believes necessary to be acted upon in the interest of the 1880 election campaign; details methods of controlling the officials in Louisiana that are there in the interest of Senator Kellogg: Andrew Dumant, W. H. Dirkgrave and H. Ingalls; gives ideas on swinging the conservative men of the area over to the Republican party; informs Sherman of Gov. Foote's address at the Commencement of the New Orleans Institute for the education of Coloured Teachers and Ministers. 6 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Informs Tyler that \"Mr. Jewett has no authority to speak for me or in my name;\" acknowledges receipt of Tyler's letters. 1 p. LS.","Discusses Senator Kellogg's position; believes it to be too soon to act upon Tyler's suggestions; approves the course of action of Mr. Foote and Tyler; discusses the need to \"secure conservative support among white men...willing to give to the colored people their Constitutional rights;\" believes Tyler should talk with Dumont and Dirkgrave; gives support of Col. Anderson. 5 pp. LS.","Thanks Tyler for his letters; gives news of their home in Jacksonville; notes that he is \"still as poor as a church mouse;\" family news. 4 pp. ALS.","Warns Sherman of the continuing danger to the Nation and the Republican Party from the South; states that, based upon his observations, everything \"hangs upon the Presidential issue of 1880, and the security of the whole depends upon the success of the Republican Party;\" warns that it is \"the intention of the Southern Democracy...to destroy the Union and the Nation;\" describes the hatred in the South of anyone who is not a Democrat; notes the buildup of military strength in the South; lists federal officers in the area and informs Sherman of their \"friendliness;\" towards him [Sherman] and their political orientation; gives suggestions as to how to deal with them. 12 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Expresses desire to relate all his observations which concern Sherman's interests in the area in regard to the election of 1880; gives a lengthy account of influential people and positions in the area and gives suggestions of courses of action for Sherman to promote his interests; complements Mr. Pitkin's paper on the election issue of 1880 [in a postscript]. 14 pp. ACys of ALS.","Describes the involvement of a number of people in the Great Campaign for 1800; relates the editorial attack upon himself, Gov. Foote and Sherman in the Times newspaper of New Orleans; discusses the faithfulness of some of Sherman's supporters in the area; describes the \"New Liberal Republican Democratic Conspiracy\" which hopes to set William M, Evarts of New York as President who would then be \"as powerless in the hands of the Southern majority of the New Party as an infant;\" complements Pitkin's abilities, but warns Sherman to be cautious with him. 12 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Mentions the Centennial Address made by Marshall Pitkin; believes Pitkin to still be the best man for the job of Collector. 1 p. ACyS of ALS.","Informs Tyler of Mattie's wedding to Charles R. Chaires; asks for money to repay a loan needed for the wedding; describes job problems; sends regards from family. 3 pp. ALS.","1 p. N. Including Nwscl, \"The Tilden Conspiracy, How it was Frustrated,\" New Orleans Times [21 June 1879], interview with Gen. Stewart L. Woodward concerning the steps taken to \"defeat any attempts to inaugurate Mr. Tilden in this city [New York] as president of the United States on the 4th of March, 1877.\" 1 p.","Believes that the peace and unity of the Nation is dependant upon the disruption of the Democratic Party in the Southern States, especially in Louisiana; advocates the appointment of Mr. Pitkin as Collector in the Custom House since \"this State [La.], cannot be redeemed from Democratic control with the present officials here in the political front of the Republican Party;\" believes that with Mr. Pitkin, the Republican Party will be able to entice the \"conservative white men property-holders\" to their side for the 1880 election; states that the present officials are, for the most part, \"well known as the Confederates and Pals of Kellogg in disreputable transactions;\" warns of the imminent danger to the Republican Party and to the Nation if immediate steps are not taken. 13 pp. AcyS of ALS.","Acknowledges receipt of Sherman's letter of the 19th of the month; assures Sherman that his actions have been entirely legitimate and that he has never had \"a mere pecuniary motive\" for his actions. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Describes the \"Grant Clubs that have sprung up in New Orleans; relates the contents of several editorials concerning the 1880 election; recommends the confirmation of Pitkins which he explained in earlier letters; assures Sherman that he has kept a low profile in New Orleans, avoiding any associations; believes that \"all political matters will go well in Louisiana, and reflectively elsewhere in the South\" if his actions are acted upon. 4 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Scope and Contents","Discusses Col. William Wright's visit to Washington to inform the [Treasury] Department that \"ex union soldiers had been ignored in Custom House appointments;\" states however that \"nearly 40 ex union soldiers are on the Custom House rolls, about a quarter of the force;\" discusses the program that has been created for the removal of 57 present C. H. employees to replace them with ex-union soldiers. 3 pp. ALS.","Draws attention to an editorial in the \"Democrat\" that Gov. Foote believed to be \"indicative of a split in the Democratic Party, the more healthy and conservative portion siding in the future with the Republican Party;\" urges Sherman to take action to take advantage of the situation; discusses Col. W[illiam] Wright's trip to Washington to represent the interests of ex-union soldiers in Custom-House employment; discusses Wright's and others' connections with the local Grant clubs; warns Sherman of the scheming conducted by \"these old Louisiana Political huckstering knaves.\" 3 pp. ACyS.","Thanks Tyler for the information that he and Gov. Foote have supplied about the political situation in Louisiana; discusses the matter of the Black \"exodus\" from the South and his policy on the Subject; asks Tyler to continue supplying information; promises to try to get more support from the Administration for Tyler. 6 pp. ALS.","States that Tyler's \"suggestions to the Adm[inistratio]n looking to official changes at New Orleans, will not be acted upon till after the coming election, if at all;\" thanks Tyler for his support; criticizes Sherman for continuing to keep the present disreputable officials in Louisiana; believes that \"we owe the Northern Republicans nothing\" and speaks of a possible coalition between Southern Republicans and Conservatives in the area to support a Conservative-Democratic candidate; states that \"we care nothing for long-range assurances of good will from the north.\" 8 pp. ALS. Including ALS from Pitkin informing Tyler that he wrote the above letter, \"not one word whereof would I revoke under any circumstances.\" 1 p.","Asks for definite assurances that Sherman and the Administration will take action in Louisiana along the lines suggested by Tyler; believes that failure to do so will jeopardize \"everything in a National point of view;\" denounces Senator Kellogg; warns that \"your [Sherman's] friends can easily form Conservative Combinations for State purposes;\" warns Sherman of the danger to the Nation should the Republicans not win the election of 1880. 4 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Reemphasizes the need for a change in the Collectorship of New Orleans due to the upcoming election in December called by the Constitutional Convention that was just adjourned; discusses Pitkin's views on the subject; stresses the importance of an alliance between the Republican Party and Conservatives in the South; believes that Sherman's election as President would be assured in 1880 \"provided the political unity of the Sixteen States of the South is broken up.\" 5 pp. Df. of L.","Praises Tyler's \"courage and vigor\" in representing their interests at the Capital; states that there is no news as yet about \"Mr. Richardson's comission as a special agent of the P.O. Dept.\" 2 pp. ALS.","Informs Tyler that the office of Mayor Weeks was broken into by order of the Collector [Badger] by Lawler, Boyle and Edwards; calls for immediate action to be taken; reports that \"important sections of the party are announcing that under no circumstances will they act under the Federal officials now in office;\" discusses the \"intention to open war on Weeks in the 'Times'\" which was prevented by Jewett. 4 pp. ALS.","Encloses a letter about the Kellogg scandal which wants Tyler to have printed in the Washington Republican; believes that the editor of the Republican, Brooks, \"will use it gladly\" as he is down on Kellogg;\" thanks Tyler for his \"championship of the good cause here.\" 2 pp. ALS.","Believes that a united South might be able to win over a few Northern states nd secure a Democratic victory in 1880; warns of the danger of civil war in connection with the 1880 election and of the selfish ambitions of politicians; notes that the \"only care\" of the Chief Magistrate, however, \"is to offer suggestions as to how to avoid the upcoming danger. 5 pp. [Cy?] of AL, incomplete.","Discusses the corruption associated with Senator Kellogg; describes Kellogg's scandal at the 'Packard House' where \"the Republican commissioners secured fresh return blanks from the State Registrar's office and by a concerted fraud, returned the three defeated Republican candidates elected;\" describes the ring of Kellogg's co-conspirators, including Louis Sauer [Appraiser of Customs for involvement of Packard; relates the suspicious history of Kellogg's career and believes that the administration \"will not weep when the Senate ejects its last 'carpet-bagger'.\" 11 pp. AL.","Hopes that the \"administration will be able to appreciate justly your [JT] high merits and qualifications;\" hopes that Tyler will be able to secure an official position; regrets that there is no vacancy in his office; states that he is \"not at all mingling in the political strife here\" and will be content with \"any one of the distinguished Republican Statesmen now spoken of for the Presidency;\" discusses the upcoming election of 1880. 5 pp. ALS.","Thanks Tyler for writing on his behalf to Gov. Foote; assures Tyler that he [Jewett] and Pitkin will control the Republican convention of Oct. 20; states that the \"party looks to us for leadership in a bitter war upon Kellogg;' denounces Kellogg; promises to write tomorrow. 5 pp. ALS.","Asks for a copy of Tyler's sypher key as he lost his own; announces the appointment of Richardson; discusses the upcoming convention and his method of controlling it with Pitkin. 2 pp. ALS. Including post script, discusses the address published by the soldiers association against Kellogg. 1 p.","Acknowledges receipt of Tyler's letter of the 6th; states that he is \"insufficiently equipped with means\" to run for the governship as Gov. Foote has advised; promises to take an active part in the convention; wants to \"show this imbecile Adm[inistratio]n that its sub-imbeciles here are in no sense representative or even pensioners on our political grace longer.\" 2 pp. ALS.","Asks Tyler to get information as to the whereabouts of Special Agent Weeks and try to get him to return as soon as possible; is convinced that control of the convention is assured. 2 pp. ALS.","Informs Tyler that his letter has just been read by Pitkin and Jewett and that they \"fully concur in all your suggestions;\" states that the other gentlemen to whom Tyler referred are unkown to him; intends to write an open letter in response to Tyler's. 2 pp. ALS.","Discusses the events at the convention - \"all did not go as well as we hoped for some were seduced by promises from the C. H. [Customs House]\"; describes losses sustained by the C. H.; describes the use of alcohol and ballot-box stuffing in the election; asks for Tyler to send his thoughts on the matters presented. 6 pp. ALS.","Encloses letter which he had promised to send Tyler; asks Tyler to read it and if published, to see to the collection of proof sheets; believes the letter to be \"an honest and independant expression of my views and feelings,\" but doubts whether it will get published in \"these times of editorial apathy.\" 2 pp. ALS.","Discusses how Beattie was going to select him [Pitkin] as Chairman of the Campaign Com., but had backed down under pressure from \"Wharton, Badger, Lewis, Marks and Co.\" and selected McMillan, whom the C. Housers dislike heartily;\" informs Tyler that he had put Sypher on the committee list of 25; fears that Sypher will not be interested \"with the C. H. toads squatting on the campaign.\" 2 pp. ALS.","Announces that the secretaryship of the Campaign Committee was offered to him and that he would take it if he was paid $100 per week; states that \"as this campaign is a preordained failure, I want my compensation in advance this time;\" wishes Sherman could be President, but knows it to be impossible; adds that Sherman might have had a delegation had he acted on his suggestions in January 1879; discusses the chances of Louisiana republicans; reveals information [confidential] from W. H. Roberts that Marks was to be removed; discusses Beattie's character and his actions concerning Pitkin; suggests making Pitkin Collector. 2 pp. ALS.","Sends a newspaper clipping detailing the Republican platform in the area; discusses prospects for the 1880 election, sectionalism in Congress, and the political situation in general; states that there are Democrats in Congress who realize they must make a change in tactics if they want the party to make a respectable showing in the election of 1880; discusses rumors of a conspiracy of Southern Republicans in Washington to join the Democrats if the election were given a sectional aspect; warns of the danger of this. 15 pp. ALS. Including Nwscl - report on the Republican platform and list of members of the State Central Committee [Louisiana].","Asks Tyler to \"push Postmaster Edmunds into getting us three or four Northern speakers;\" explains the necessity of this; discusses attempts to win over ex-confederates and conservatives; asks Tyler to talk with Sypher about getting their ticket in the newspapers. 1 p. ALS.","Encloses photographs and a letter for Mrs. Hayes inspection of relatives of the late Major General George H. Thomas; gives details of the family. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Praises Tyler for \"this singular analytical power of your mind\" in relation to previous information given on the political situation; asks Tyler for his perspectives on the present situation - the election of 1880 and the relationship between Virginia and the South. 2 pp. ALS.","Offers some suggestions for corrections of Robers' address [on the state debt?]; promises to try to help pay for the publication. 2 pp. ALS. Including Nwscl, on the State debt [June 19, 1879]. 1 p.","Inquires as to the whereabouts of several endorsements and recommendations of Tylers that he gave to the Senate Judiciary Committee when he was confirmed as Assessor of Internal Revenue for Florida. 11 pp. ALS.","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.","Asks to secure Tyler's influence in obtaining an appointment in the Pension office in Washington; lists his credentials. 2 pp. ALS.","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 \"full harvest of beneficience may be reaped to all her [Virginia's] people;\" discusses the Readjustor coalition's bid to break up the political solidarity of the South; notes that as soon as \"Virginia becomes arrayed Nationally, in spirit and in truth, Sectionalism will cease.\" 13 pp. ACyS of ALS.","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.\"","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.","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.","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.","Advises Tyler as to room accommodations in the area, 2 pp. ALS.","Handwritten copy of a letter marked \"Personal\" to John Sherman about Yorktown Customs Office, elections and other political viewpoints.","Advises Tyler on his trip to the Republican convention; discusses the role of Tucker the lighthouse keeper. 11 pp. ALS. Including Nwscl dated as 25 August 1880 from West Point, Va., concerning John Tyler's declaration of allegiance to Hancock.","Discusses the plans of the Bourbon Funder faction to create divisions among the ranks of the Republicans; states that may succeed in leading away the Coloured people; notes that Baily is the only one who could give the Bourbons a chance at the election; asks Tyler to ask Baily to withdraw. 3 pp. ALS.","Quotes to Baily a letter from General Mahone urging Baily to withdraw his candidacy; advises Baily to do the same; informs Baily of the character and status of Mahone. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Relates the advantage to the Southern states there would have been if there were more men like Tyler who had the courage to affiliate themselves with the Republican party and endure the stamp of \"Traitor and Renegade\" by their fellow citizens; encloses a letter in support of President Grant in 1872. 6 pp. ALS.","Copy of above letter in Tyler's hand. 4 pp. Cy of ALS.","Recommends John Tyler to the office of Attorney General; complimetns Tyler's abilities as a \"learned and eloquent writer and speaker, a lawyer of known reputation.\" 1 p. Cy of ALS.","Apologizes to Tyler for the delay in sending the letters Tyler had requested. 1 p. ALS.","Asks Tyler to meet him at the Court House at 12 tomorrow to discuss business connected with Tyler's legislation. 1 p. ALS.","Encloses letters from Colonel Ewell of interest to Devens; discusses his past employment; asks for employment in the Department of the Attorney General. 4 pp. Cy of ALS.","Encloses letters from Colonel Ewell, President of William and Mary College; discusses the upcoming election and the Mahone movement; urges the Republican party to join forces with Mahone to create \"a true National attitude in the Senate\" and to crush out the Bourbon Democracy and break up the South; discusses prospects for local elections [Virginia]; asks for a commission to be restored to him. 5 pp. ACys of ALS.","Informs Tyler with regret that he cannot find any employment for him in the Department; explains that there is already a number of others on file waiting for employment and that there is no hope for a position for Tyler. 3 pp. LS.","Informs Tyler that the Attorney General would very much enjoy appointing Tyler to a position in the department, but regrests that he cannot do so. 2 pp. ALS.","Introduces a letter that he wrote to Sherman which he included in this letter; sends his respects to Tyler and his daughter. 1 p. Cy of ALS.","Compliments the accomplishments of John Tyler, Jr., describes Tyler's hardships as a result of his becoming Republican; urges Sherman and the party to reward those southern Republicans like Tyler who worked so hard for the cause. 3 pp. Cy of ALS.","Expresses desire to invite Tyler to Norfolk to deliver lectures; discusses the time and terms of the lecture; asks Tyler to respond if the terms are agreeable. 3 pp. ALS. Including Nwscl, 2 p.","Informs Sherman that \"General John Tyler is desirous of an appointment in your Department;\" compliments Tyler's abilities. 1 p. Cy of ALS.","Calls attention to Tyler's hope for appointment in the government; praises Tyler's abilities and support of the Republican party; recommends his appointment. 1 p. Cy of ALS.","Praises at length all of Hayes' successes during his presidency; congratulates his statesmanship; calls his attention to the letter from Ewell to show that not everyone thinks ill of Tyler. 3 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Forwards 6 copies of the Gazette to Tyler; hopes the publication will do Tyler good in Washington; intends to publish the same article right before Tyler's lectures in Norfolk; regrets that he cannot pay Tyler in advance for the lectures. 2 pp. ALS.","States that \"Brady can do nothing for the present;\" promises to do whatever he can to promote Tyler's interests. 1 p. ALS.","Apologizes for their long delay in replying to Tyler's letter; states that they will be happy to examine his paper on the \"Disaster on the Princeton\" and any other article. 2 pp. C.","Informs Tyler that he sent 6 additional copies of the Liberal yesterday; discusses which ways would be best to get the article across to the people; argues that the publication of the material from Whig and President Ewell would work against Tyler's audience; discusses how to use the publications as a \"masked battery with a deadly effect;\" states that he wil give the circular to everyone with a \"spoon-ful of brains\" in Norfolk. 3 pp. ALS.","Regrets that they cannot use Tyler's poem; explains that they did not have room for so large an article as Tyler's manuscipt relating to the Princeton disaster; states that they might be able to use such an article if it was restricted to five pages in length; gives information regarding a book Tyler had spoken of. 3 pp. ALS.","Mentions his family's relation to the family of Major General George H. Thomas; discusses the prospects of Garfield appointing a man from the South for his cabinet; suggests Judge Robert W. Hughes and Colonel Benjamin S. Ewell for Attorney General and Secretary of the Interior; discusses the advantage to be gained from selecting such men and the future of the nationalist spirit in the South. 4 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Acknowledges receipt of Tyler's letter, is \"gratified to know that you are still alive and well;\" is \"sorry we lost Hancock;\" asks Tyler's opinion of Garfield; announces the recovery of Florida from the 'ashes' and invites Tyler down. 3 pp. ALS. Including Nwscl on Mahone and Hancock in the Virginia elections. 1 p.","Informs Tyler with regret that the Herndern property is rented for 1881; hopes that Tyler will again take residence in West Point. 1 p. ALS.","Informs Tyler that the papers have not come to hand; will do as he asked as soon as they come. 1 p. C.","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.","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.","Informs Tyler that his lectures have to be postponed to January 13 and 14. 1 p. Telegram.","Thanks Tyler for the information and suggestions in his letter. 1 p. ALS.","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.","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.","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.","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.","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.","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.","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.","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.","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.","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.","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.","Explains his pecuniary interest in the joint venture of Critcher and Strong in Arizona and Sonora; details his life of hardship the past few years as he was scorned and abused because of his views; states that he is interested in the Arizona and Sonora project in order to be able to provide comfortable for his daughter. 4 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Details some of the events in his life from the past three years in response to Anderson's request. 5 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Announces that he will be pleased to see Tyler in Florida and asks him to call at his house upon his arrival. 1 p. ALS.","Reaffirms his statements to Garfield concerning Ewell, but does not believe that any appointment will be made from the South; informs Ewell of Lewis' trip to Mentor, Ohio; believes that the \"liberal movement will sweep the state this year overwhelmingly;\" includes additional letters so that \"you may understand and appreciate more fully some matters personal to myself.\" 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Reminds Windom of his previous contributions of information; states that he is not seeking an appointment; discusses the future of the Colored People and the Republican party in relation to the Mahone movement in Virginia; believes the the failure of the liberal movement will result in the reestablishment of \"Bourbon Democratic Rule and tyranny;\" notes the existence of an anti-Mahone faction with Wickham, Deuzendorf and Jorgensen who are plotting to seize control of the chief federal offices in Virginia. 11 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Regrets to have found that Tyler has been ordered to Florida; discusses politics, family matters. 3 pp. ALS.","Relates his orders to report to Florida and his actions when he reached there in response to his instructions issued by Windom's department on the 8th of February. 3 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Details political situation in Florida; believes that Florida can be redeemed from Democratic control and that he can bring it about working with \"Old-line Whigs;\" details his past activities and appointments. 9 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Responds to Department orders to make a report; describes the illicit activity of 3 schooners, the Attic, Gertrude and Boyle which are engaged in smuggling liquors to the various hotels in Florida; notes ways to prevent future such problems; asks for his paycheck for work in February. 13 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Acknowledges receipt of Tyler's letter; asks for his views on the President and Mr. Windom; discusses Tyler's relationship with Mahone; states that the 'Staunton Virginian' will soon be in full accord with the movement. 2 pp. ALS.","Asks for information concerning the burial site of the late President Tyler; wishes to obtain a steroescopic view of the grave. 1 p. TL.","Asks where he could obtain a stereoscopic view of President Tyler's grave. 1 p. TL.","Informs Haines that no steroscopic view of his father's grave has been taken; gives Haines the location of the grave and notes that no monument has been erected on the spot. 1 p. ACyS of ALS.","States that Mr. Palmore has given claim on their minerals due to poor health; offers them a vacant house to stay in if they should come visit the mines; states that he is anxious to have the mines worked; encloses a sample. 2 pp. ALS.","States that he had been digging in his Kaolin mine and found it to improve in quality and quantity; invites Kellam up to look farther into the vains [sic]; asks Kellam to write before he comes. 2 pp. ALS.","Discusses Mahone and the Readjusters; describes John Tyler, Jr. favorably and \"well fitted for any position in or out of the State;\" mentions the rising influence of the railroad. 4 pp. ALS.","Notes that they found a \"considerable quantity of Kaolin\" at the last place he worked and also found a good deal of mica at the old pit; asks Chappell to come up soon. 1 p. C.","Asks Kellam to come up and look at the Kolin mine. 2 pp. ALS.","Discusses Mr. Kellam and the Kaolin mine. 2 pp. ALS.","Asks what Mr. Massey thought of the letter; asks about matters in Richmond; states that he had advised Mr. Dezendorf to support Tyler and had convinced Dezendorf not to fight Lively. 2 pp. ALS.","Is pleased to hear of Tyler's high regard for him; states that he will be in Richmond and would like to see Tyler. 1 p. ALS.","Invites Tyler to address the readjusters of New Kent on August 11; includes travel arrangements. 1 p. ALS.","Describes the virtue of John Tyler, Jr., and his \"able, statesmanlike, patriotic and elegant address\" to the people of New Kent; notes the resolution passed by the Readjusters to have Tyler's address published in the Whig. 2 pp. Cy of ALS.","Asks Tyler to verify his promise to write Baker a \"Christmas Tree speech;\" requests Tyler to \"dot the speech with some sentimentality\" as \"this leaves one or all, and the Readjusters happy.\" 1 p. ALS.","Asks Tyler to go and see General Carmen, Chief Clerk of the Agriculture Dept., and persuade him to keep Watson's daughter Marion on as long as he can. 1 p. ALS.","Discusses the issue between Massey and Mahone at the \"Colaition\" caucus of last night; believes that the Jorgensen, Dezendorf and Wickham faction and the Democrats will join forces with the Masseyites; describes Mahone's character and his attempt to set himself up as an \"absolute Dictator;\" explains to Arthur that he is provideing this information solely out of courtesy and that he is not seeking official favor by such action. 5 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Expresses his views on the \"Coalition party\" of Virginia; describes his past experiences in the South and his services to the Republican party; believes himself entitled to promotion in the same line of service; asks for General Longstreet as an assistant acting under his instruction. 5 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Regrets that he could not honor Crook's request for an autograph letter of Tyler's father as all his papers were taken from Tyler Jr. during the Civil War; gives a detailed acount of the Tyler family history. 6 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Fears that \"my baby\" is sick as he hasn't heard from her for over a week; discusses his prospects for employment; asks her to keep up her spirits. 2 pp. ALS.","Encloses copy of a letter from Everett to John C. New, Assistant Secretary of the Treasury; hopes it will do Tyler good. 1 p. Cy of ALS.","Explains how Tyler convinced him to be a Republican after listening to a speech of his; recommends highly Tyler for an appointment in the Treasury Department. 2 pp. Cy of ALS.","Congratulates Tyler upon the Secretary's \"partial recognition\" of his merits; trusts that this will lead to \"more remunerative ackowledgments of your intrinsic worth.\" 1 p. ALS.","Is glad that Lively disapproves of Dezendorf's actions in antagonizing the Coalition movement in Virginia; states that \"this Committee desires the election of the gentlemen to Congress nominated by the Coalition movement in Virginia.\" 1 p. TL.","Congratulates Tyler on the recognition of his merits by the Secretary of the Treasury; states that they are in \"want\" and look to Tyler for the relief he promised and is now able to afford. 1 p. ALS.","Acknowledges receipt of $20 from Tyler making a total of $175 paid from 1865; gives family news. 4 pp. ALS.","Acknowledges receipt of four notes of $50 each which he accepts as payment in full; dicusses financial arrangements; states that his wife is confined to bed and would like to see Tyler. 1 p. ALS.","Speaks of old times, old friends; discusses Tyler's career; gives family news; believes that \"there still exists sympathy for the old cause\" in Tyler's \"warm heart.\" 4 pp. ALS.","Gives Tyler a bill from the Capitol hotel to September 3; describes preferred method of payment. 2 pp. ALS. Including ADS, receipt of $46.60 on above account dated 1 November 1884. 1 p.","Asks Tyler if he can get a position for him in the government; believes President Arthur would do well for himself to appoint the grandson of President Tyler; discusses his work at the Savannah Morning News as managing editor. 1 p. ALS.","Thanks Tyler for his prompt reply to his earlier letter; states again that his reason in writing is that he finds his present job \"not at all pleasant\" and would be interested in getting a government appointment. 1 p. ALS.","States that he has managed to convince the landlord to wait to the 10th to take the rent; asks Tyler if he can get the money to them a day earlier than the 11th, when the note matures; informs Tyler that there will be a vacant room there soon and invites him to come live there. 1 p. ALS.","Discusses his present appointment and prospects for the furture; advises her to stay in Virginia as all the money he now makes goes to support her aunt Letty; gives news of Bessie Denison; believes that if Mr. New becomes the Secretary of the Treasury, his [JT] future will be secure.","Replies to Lively's letter that the Committee is \"heartily and earnestly in favor of the election of Hon. Harry Libbey to Congress.\" 1 p. TL.","Informs Tyler that he succeeded in procuring the \"Blue Book\" and had it delivered to Tyler at the Clarendon; states that he will also send five volumes of the Paris Exposition; lets Tyler know that he would be happy to secure any other books from the State Department that Tyler might want. 1 p. ALS.","Informs Tyler that he sent to the Post Office a package containing the \"Paris Exposition report\" and that it will be necessary for Tyler to go and pick it up. 1 p. ALS.","Asks Tyler for the $60 he owes for board at the Capitol Hotel as he is in a bad financial situation; states that the \"political horizon looks bright for the cause of Liberalism in Virginia.\"","Requests the presence of Tyler at a meeting of the Pioneer Council [S. of I.] on Saturday Nov. 11 at 7:30. 1 p. ACS.","Asks Tyler's assistance in helping his wife obtain her share of Henry Curtis' will; asks Tyler to think the matter over carefully and set a percentage rate for his services. 3 pp. ALS.","Thanks Tyler for the Christmas gifts he sent her; hopes the New Year will be profitable for Tyler; gives family news. 2 pp. ALS.","Begs Tyler to get his papers at once from Richmond; believes Tyler to be able to help in this matter more than anyone else; gives family news. 3 pp. ALS.","Thanks Tyler for his letter and clippings; explains that she cannot give Tyler news of West Point as she has not been there since September; hopes that Tyler will write as often as possible. 2 pp. ALS.","States that he is recovering from his ailments; regrets \"the loss of our pleasant whist party;\" thanks Tyler for his hospitality, offers to reciprocate. 2 pp. ALS.","Wants to see Tyler; hopes to get settled down in a few days. 1 p. ALS.","Sends seasons greetings. 1 p. ALS.","Asks Tyler to come to her house at 4 o'clock on a business matter. 1 p. ALS.","Acknowledges receipt of Tyler's note and enclosed slip of 1 January. 1 p. LS.","Thanks Tyler for the newspaper clippings containing Tyler's speech upon the character of the late Alexander Eagleton. 1 p. ALS.","An invitation for 8:00. 1 p. ANS.","Describes the occasion of the resignation of President Tyler's Cabinet in 1841. 1 p. Df incomplete.","Thanks Tyler about Bolts; asks \"who was the old housekeeper at Greenway after grandmother's death in 1797;\" asks him to look at his article in American History magazine. 1 p. ACS.","Thanks Tyler for the articles he sent. 1 p. ALS.","Returns the dollar that Tyler borrowed from Lamar last year. 1 p. ACyS of ALS.","Discusses the two trunks left by Tyler at the Ford's Hotel which he picked up; describes what he placed in the trunks; encloses receipt from Ford's Hotel; states that he shipped the trunks today to Tyler C.O.D. 2 pp. ALS. Including ADS, Tyler's IOU for $17.60, 1 p. and ALS, from Rosere acknowledging receipt of same. 1 p.","Discusses the claim of Tyler's sister, L. Semple, to a piece of property now owned by the College of William and Mary; promises to look into the matter; asks if Mrs. Semple might have any pertinent documents that might help substantiate her claim.","Apologizes for not visiting Tyler while he was in D.C., but explains that he was called home on urgent business; describes future plans of the Southern Historical and Benevolent Association; asks Tyler for contribution of material. 2 pp. ALS.","Asks Tyler to hurry up with the article on Texas; sends love to Mattie. 1 p. ACS.","Explains how she[?] thought Tyler was dead; describes how much Tyler meant to her; gives family news. 3 pp. ALS.","Expresses surprise that Lamar had said that he had not received Tyler's letter of 6 February; describes how he trusted it to a page in the Senate to deliver it to Lamar. 2 pp. ALS.","Thanks Tyler for his letter and enclosures; states that he had already seen the article on the death of Mr. Eagleton; regrets that he has not seen much of the Tyler family; gives family news; promises to write \"Aunt Letty;\" hopes Tyler will keep in touch.","Thanks Tyler for his letter; discusses Mahone; asks Tyler's opinion on the Temperance issue as he notes that drinking has been Tyler's only drawback; believes that \"Temperance is soon to be the one grand question in this country;\" discusses his financial difficulties. 2 pp. ALS.","Explains that she has been kept busy by visitors and was not able to answer Tyler's letter immediately; describes Florida; looks forward to return to Savannah. 6 pp. ALS.","Informs Tyler that he purchased the Savannah News in an effort to make something of his life; finds himself in financial difficulties; asks Tyler to negotiate for him a loan of $1000 in Washington. 4 pp. ALS.","Discusses Willy Waller; asks for money; explains her bills; asks of Miss Tyler. 2 pp. ALS.","Believes that he could set the paper on a \"solid an profitable basis;\" if he could only raise the money; asks if it would be possible for him to get a job in the civil service; discusses Tyler's account of the \"obstinate attack upon the president's heart.\" 2 pp. ALS.","Acknowledges receipt of Tyler's note with enclosures; states that he enjoyed the articles on Payne and Eggleston. 1 p. ALS.","Thanks Tyler for his letter; explains why she was unable to see him when she was in Washington; gives family news; asks about James Machelee. 8 pp. ALS.","Describes his research on grandfather; asks Tyler if he knows any more or has books or papers concerning him; asks if Tyler knows who \"R.\" is that signed the Obituary in the Enquirer. 2 pp. ALS.","Informs Tyler that he has been appointed \"Pioneer\" on the Committee on Appeals and Grievances; asks Tyler to notify the grand chief if he can serve. 1 p. ALS.","Regrets Tyler's long absence from the meetings of the Minnehaha Lodge; asks the pleasure of Tyler's company if possible. 1 p. ALS.","Informs Tyler that \"Miss D's\" lawyer sent the papers concerning the property in Texas; states that \"B.\" is now in Charleston. 1 p. ACS.","Informs Tyler that he is \"requested to attend a regular session of the Grand Council, Sons of Jonadab\" on April 27. 1 p. ACS.","Pays tribute to Evart's character in view of the help he gave Tyler's half-brothers. Including NwsCl, the \"National View,\" 28 April 1883, tribute to Evarts. 1 p.","Gives news of Mattie'e pets; relates his visit to Aunt Letty and Bessie and his meeting at the Jonadab Council; encloses notes from the President and William Evarts for her to keep as souvenirs. 2 pp. ALS.","Explains reasons why he cannot accept the position as President of the Virginia Branch of the Jefferson Monument association; describes at length the shortcomings of the \"new Virginians;\" explains that for like reasons he cannot accept the \"American Magazine\" post. 6 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Acknowledges receipt of Tyler's letter; congratulates him on his election to the presidency; states that he has no money for the [Arbitration] League at present and that he will not be rich until the iron and steel business improves. 1 p. ALS. Including NwsCL, about Carnegie. 1 p.","Discusses allusions to a large family estate in England; gives family news. 2 pp. ALS.","Describes the great heritage of his daughter; asks if there might be some position for her in the Bureau of Printing and Engraving. 3 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Discusses the price of houses for sale and rent in the area. 2 pp. ALS.","Discusses his book that he is writing on American history. 6 pp. ALS.","Discusses political prospects for the Republican Party in 1884; relates his past experiences with mahone; believes that the only successful Republican ticket for 1884 would be U.S. Grant as President and W. Q. Gresham as vice-president. 4 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Describes the ceremonies for the Payne monument; relates the tragedy of Mr. Hafven, who suffered from congestion of the brain after being thrown from his buggy; discusses all the attempts to help him; acknowledges her letter; gives family news. 4 pp. ALS.","Discusses his progress on his book; states that he has written up to the canvass of 1840. 2 pp. ALS.","Announces that he will be in Washington on the 21st and will call on Tyler. 1 p. ACS.","Announces that he will be on the steamer Mattaro tomorrow and will be expecting the ladies. 1 p. ALS.","Asks Tyler to pay his bill of $60 to John Hillyard or make arrangements to do so. 1 p. ALS.","Does not recognize the bill to John Hillyard for room and board at the Capitol Hotel; wants to deal only with Lewis, but agrees to pay Hillyard if Lewis permits. 2 pp. ALS. Including ALS, Lewis' reply stating that there was an additional bar bill of $10.00. 1 p.","Orders the destruction of several bands described in the accompanying schedule. 3 pp. ACyS of ALS.","States that \"the job is done;\" asks Tyler to go to the Post office to see if there is a letter addressed to Mrs. Semple care of Miss Hunter. 1 p. ACS.","Summons John Tyler, Jr. to appear before him to answer to John Hillyard for a debt of $60.00. 1 p. PDS. Including ANS, an IOU signed by Tyler for $60. 1 p.","Apologizes for not having written the letter to the Attorney General sooner; asks if there is anything else he can do. 1 p. ALS.","Encloses a letter from Edward Murdaugh [?]; speaks of her forthcoming trip to Baltimore to see the doctor. 2 pp. ALS.","Describes the house and farm of 31 acres he has for sale; offers it to Tyler for $2500. 3 pp. ALS.","Describes her cottage that she wants to rent for $22.00 a month. 2 pp. ALS.","Chides Mattie for not writing him more; discusses his house-searching results; speaks of the weather, Mattie's plants and pets and gives family news; discusses the political ticket of Arthur and Gresham. 4 pp. ALS.","Inquires as to the present address of his brother John as he wants information pertaining to the terms arranged between Polk and father [President Tyler]; discusses his progress on his book. 2 pp. ALS.","Mentions his teaching position and small salary; discusses his financial troubles. 2 pp. ALS.","Gives description of three pieces of property for sale in the area.","Is sorry to hear that Tyler is suffering from chills; hopes that the family will reunite. 2 pp. ALS.","Describes how \"the Bourbon Democratic incapables of Virginia at the Lynchburg Convention placed themselves in the rear of Mahone.\" 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Is afraid that Aunt Letty won't be able to read this letter with her poor eyesight; discusses their last meeting in Richmond. 1 p. ALS.","Thanks Tyler for the $10 he sent; hopes that Tyler's situation will make a turn for the better; is glad to hear that Tyler is feeling better. 2 pp. ALS.","Orders Tyler to attend the next meeting of G.[?] A. #2672 to be held on September 6.","Returns the enclosed receipt from Tyler of $5.00. 1 p. ALS. Including ADS, receipt, 1 p., and ADS, IOU signed by Tyler for above amount. 1 p.","Asks for the return of a $20 downpayment for rooms at the \"West End Flats\" which William Tyler was to have furnished and ready for occupancy 27 October. 3 pp. ALS. Including ADS, receipt of above amount. 1 p.","Believes that every charge John Tyler made in his letter of the 3rd was not exactly true; states that he spent $60 furnishing the rooms in question, but would gladly return John Tyler's $20 downpayment.","1 p. D. Includes Mss, a prose work on the Civil War, in Latin and English, on back of above receipt. 1 p.","Asks Tyler not to miss the meeting of the \"World Peace Society\" next Thursday at the Quaker meeting house; apologizes for missing Tyler when he called. 1 p. ACS.","Invites Tyler to a meeting of the Abolition League on Dec. 4th at the Church house. 1 p. ACS.","Informs Tyler that he and his relative Col. J. B. P. will be staying in the area for a few days and would be happy to have Tyler call. 1 p. ACS.","Inquires, as a representative of the \"Knights of Labor\" what official action has been taken in reference to work hours for those employed in public works. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS. Including Cy of D., statutes concerning amount of work per day allowed.","Requests the presence of Tyler at a meeting of the National Abolition League on Dec. 26. 1 p. ACS.","Describes the extent of labor unions and temperance organizations that Tyler believes are ready to rally behind Butter for Prsident in 1884 as a new party; believes that if the demands of these new power groups are not met through the ballot, \"Revolutionary convulsions\" would result. 3 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Asks Tyler to come see him [?] or let him know when he can come see Tyler. 1 p. ALS.","Asks Tyler for a letter of introduction to Senator Coke of Texas; hopes that Tyler and his daughter are well.","Informs Tyler of a meeting of the National Arbitration League on Jan. 15. 1 p. ACS.","Is worried about cousin M.; asks Tyler to tell her not to neglect what she had told her as \"it is very dangerous to herself and every body else.\" 1 p. ACS.","Informs Tyler that the S[ons] o[f] J[onahdab] building committee will meet Jan. 16. 1 p. ACS.","Encloses a dollar that he had borrowed and returned earlier, but apparently Groome had not received the earlier note. 2 pp. ALS.","Informs Tyler of the Jan. 30 meeting of the S[ons] O[f] J[onahdab] Building Committee. 1 p. ACS.","Requests the presence of Tyler in his office on Jan. 31 to \"receive the part assigned to you at next Thursday's entertainment.\"","Informs Tyler of an offer he received from a \"young widow of large money\" to tutor her son; believes this to be the best chance he has had in a while; asks Tyler to send $10 at once; sends love to Aunt Letty, Bessie, and cousin Mattie. 2 pp. ALS.","Informs John Tyler that a Mr. Lulley called on him to write asking J. Tyler to pay back immediately the money that is owed him; states that Lulley was particularly concerned by J. Tyler's \"ungrateful neglect of him;\" urges Tyler to make a settlement with Lulley. 2 pp. ALS.","Thanks Tyler for the $5 that he sent; wishes that he never had to ask for favors; states that \"there is no man more economical than I am.\" 2 pp. ALS.","Informs Tyler that he wrote Judy Wend three different times but has received no answer; thinks of the \"many pleasant moments we [Tyler and he] have spent together in our lovely and brotherly Council of Jonadabism;\" expects \"to live on and die the same doing what good I can for others as I go along the rugged pathway of life;\" hopes Tyler will give him all the views connected with the order around Washington, D.C. 3 pp. ALS.","Wants to meet with Tyler to discuss some questions with him; wishes to move to another location and wants Tyler's advice. 3 pp. ALS.","Applauds Grant's visit to the House of Representatives; hopes to see \"the most prominent representative of the elements of anarchy in the country 'corked up in a bottle' again.\" 1 p. ACyS of ALS.","Congratulates Randall on his movement in association with the reception of General Grant. 1 p. ACyS of ALS.","Thanks Tyler for his kind words on Randall's action towards General Grant. 1 p. ALS.","Presents the final version of his address on Labor interests for Congress; states that he has removed all matters that had been objected to by members of the committees. 1 p. AcyS of ALS.","Congratulates Randall on the result of the Pennsylvania convention; believes him to be the \"strongest candidate for the Presidentcy [sic] the Democracy could place before the Country.\" 1 p. ACyS of ALS.","Asks if it would be possible for Tyler to assist him in any way outside the influence of Mahone; hopes to \"march to victory or to defeat, under the Blaine banner;\" discusses the fortune of the Republican paper in Virginia he helped support; asks Tyler to answer favorably. 3 pp. ALS.","Encourages Arthur to give thought to the matters in print herewith enclosed [Labor Memorial addressed to Congress]; believes the Labor movement to have become a political power. 1 p. ACyS of ALS. Including PD, \"Memorial of the Federation of Labor Unions and Knights of Labor.\" 6 pp.","Does not want Folger to think him ungrateful for his present position, but wishes the \"injustice\" done him by Senators Jones and Conover to be remedied - through the position of Collector at Key-West, Florida. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Acknowledges for the President the receipt of Tyler's letter of the 25th. 1 p. LS.","Offers to show Tyler and his daughter the rooms for rent. 1 p. ALS. Including NwsCL, \"Advocate of Late Suppers.\" 1 p.","Applauds Tyler's efforts in the Labor movement; states that Mahone's \"trickery and trading in politics has earned my disgust and contempt;\" thanks Tyler for his interest in Lively's case; states that he \"would like very much to see the ticket of Grant and Lincoln thrown to the breeze;\" gives family news. 4 pp. ALS.","Describes the cottage Tyler enquired about; gives name of former tenant so that Tyler could get additional information. 2 pp. ALS.","1 p. PM. Including Nwsl - houses for sale in Hyattsville, Md., 1 p., and N, someone's address. 1 p.","Informs Tyler that he is at the National [Hotel] and asks Tyler to come and see him. 1 p. ALS.","Describes a gentleman in her care who has pledged \"total abstance [sic]\"; thinks very highly of him when he is \"himself.\" 2 pp. ALS.","Asks Tyler to call on Mrs. Noyes to discuss some legal points in reference to an estate in Pennsylvania. 1 p. ALS.","Trusts that the ticket presented at Chicago will be Arthur and Lincoln; believs it would be \"suicidal to the Republican Party, and dangerous to the Country, to put forward Blaine;\" believes that the \"laboring mass;\" would stand against Blaine. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.","States that he received no reply from his \"strong and forcible letter;\" to Col. White and Judge Vaun; advises Tyler to make an application for the position in Warrenton; sends regards to Tyler's daughter. 2 pp. ALS.","Declines the nomination as vice-president of the National Greenback Labor Party since the nomination for President was for Benjamin F. Butler, which, in Tyler's opinion, involved an \"abnegation of the political morals of the Party.\" 2 pp. ACyS of ALS. Including 2 tickets for the National Convention, on the 28th and 29th of May. 2 pp. PM.","Describes the procedure for the destruction of several bonds to be carried out. 2 p. Cy of ALS.","Hopes that the two of them, as the heirs to their historic families can be \"found advancing on common ground in the assertion of public Virtue and Justice.\" 2 pp. ACyS of ALS. Including Nws, \"The National View,\" 7 June 1884, proceedings of Greenback convention [see newspaper file], and PD, \"Constitution of the Industrial Party of America,\" 2 pp., and Pd, \"Memorial of the Federation of Labor Unions and Knights of Labor\" to Congress. 6 pp.","Congratulates Blaine; encloses newspaper describing Tyler's position at the Indianoplis Convention; mentions his letter of withdrawal from the convention and denunciation of the nomination of General Butler. 1 p. ACyS of ALS. Including Nws, \"The National View,\" 7 June 1884 [see newspaper file], and PD, \"Memorial of the Federation of Labor Unions and Knights of Labor\" addressed to Congress. 6 pp. ALS.","States that he has already done all that he wants to in this canvass; explains that his engagements are such that it will be impossible to take any further part. 1 p. TLS.","Asks for the births and deaths in the family of their father's first children; asks for the names of painters of their father; mentions his new printer which will turn out 100 pages a week. 2 pp. ALS.","Encloses his letter denouncing the nomination of General Butler at the Indianapolis Convention; describes how the over hundered delegates, including himself, left the convention in opposition to Butler; invites Pierce to be at the Chicago convention on July 8. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Describes his involvement in the events at the Indianapolis convention in regard to the nomination of General Butler. 2 pp. ALS.","Describes the procedure for destroying certain bonds which are no longer needed for issue. 3 pp. Cy of ALS.","Informs Tyler that he has written Mr. Munson to return the Wilson draft for collection in accordance with Tyler's suggestion. 1 p. TLS.","Discusses the \"necessity for an Organ for the World's Arbitration League;\" suggests Tyler take action before Mr. Corcoran departs for W. Va.; asks Tyler to \"think seriously of this very important movement;\" asks Tyler to drop him a line; discusses his meeting with Corcoran. 3 pp. ALS.","Discusses his views on the appointment of Dennis Eagan as Collector of Customs for Key West Florida. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.","States that he will accompany Tyler to Mr. Corcoran's Monday evening; asks Tyler to call at that time. 1 p. ACS.","Encloses a copy of the charges against Rob[er]t L. DeAkers by Geo[rge] W. Sargent. 3 pp. ALS.","Believes that Hendricks' name associated with Cleveland gives \"strength and character to the ticket\" but states that the Labor Unions find Cleveland \"objectionable and even repugnant;\" asks Hendricks to arrange an interview with Colonel Lee Crandall of the National View; believes the labor groups hold the balance between Republican and Democratic success. 3 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Thanks Tyler for his letter; promises to give Tyler's suggestion his attention as soon as possible. 1 p. ALS.","Discusses Mattie's visit. 1 p. ACS.","Acknowledges receipt of the copies of \"the National View\" and the memorial of the Federation of Labor Unions; discusses his illness. 1 p. ALS.","Charges George Sargent with \"maliciously and knowingly misrepresenting me as a partisan Democrat.\" 3 pp. ALS.","Requests that Tyler formulate the charges of E. M. Blake against G. W. Sargent and issue the necessary documents; asks to meet with Tyler to discuss the case as soon as is convenient.","Scope and Contents","Discusses the rooms he is offering to Tyler; asks to hear from Tyler as soon as possible. 2 pp. ALS. Including ACyS of ALS - Tyler's reply to above letter; states that he has found other accommodation; dated 12 September 1884. 1 p.","States his intention to take the front rooms at $35 per month; asks her to write at once in answer. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Relates the story of how he attempted to remove Tyler's letter from publication [in the National View] but to no avail; calls Cromdle a \"traitor to our cause;\" states that Tyler's letter and General Parson's letter will be published in the next [National] View. 2 pp. ALS.","Gives a history of past work and associations; sends his daughter to ask \"the helping hand of the Government.\" 3 pp. ALS.","Congratulates Hendricks and Cleveland upon their election; encloses \"herewith my last blow against General Butler;\" relates the events at the Indianapolis convention; mentions the power and influence of the labor movement. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Believes Campbell's letter to Secretary Folger to have been the reason Tyler obtained his present position in the Treasury Department; sends copies of letters to and from Thomas A. Hendricks from the Presidential campaign; mentions his involvement in the Sons of Jonadab and the Labor movement. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Asks John Tyler to send his answer to Parmalee in the Atlantic Monthly; urges haste as the first chapter of Lyon's work is at the printer's. 1 p. ALS.","States that Lyon [Tyler] requested him to tell John Tyler that he has the proof sheets of the 1st chapter and that he needs to hear from Tyler as soon as possible to make the addition suggested; gives the present address of Mr. and Mrs. Ellis. 2 pp. ALS.","Congratulates Cleveland upon his election as president; offers his views on the influence of the Independent Republicans, the Prohibitionists, and the Greenback and Labor elements on his election; describes General Butler's activities. 4 pp. ACyS of ALS. Including Nwscl, the National View, articles on Butler. 2 pp. Including Df of ALS of above letter. 3 pp.","Encloses copies of his letter to Cleveland and newspapers and articles sent with the letter; states that the \"enclosures explain themselves.\" 1 p. ACyS of ALS. Including Ns, names and addresses of the recepients of similar letters. 2 pp.","Requests Tyler to formulate the charges and carry out the procedures incolved in the case of \"Bro[ther]s Blake, Trader and Traylor against Bro[ther] G. W. Sargent.\" 2 pp. ALS.","Relates the case brought against a member of the Knights of Labor for breaking a boycott against the New York Tribune; asks under what law he can be prosecuted as he can find nothing in the Constitution or bylaws relating to it; refuses to become an \"instrument of Tyranny.\" ACyS of ALS.","Scope and Contents","Informs Tyler that he will be at the Fed[eration] of Labor Hall on Tuesday evening and that he will have his stamp with him. 1 p. ACS. Including N, address of W. S. Wandby and William Turner. 1 p.","Mails copy of the Baltimore Times of Dec. 13; discusses the Blaine and Butler issue. 1 p. ALS. Including NwsCl of the Times, 13 Dec. 1884 on \"Butler's Treachery\" and \"Butler's Defeat.\"","Thanks Tyler for the copy; sends 20 sopies of the Times for Tyler to \"dispose of them where they will do the most good;\" discusses the \"depression,\" states that his \"sole work now is to defeat McCulloch's policy.\" 1 p. ALS.","Believes that there were three political factors that influenced Cleveland's election: the Independent Republicans, the Prohibitionists, and the Greenback and Labor popular elements; discusses the Blaine and Butler issue; sends articles from the Times and the National View on topics mentioned. 4 pp. ACyS of ALS. Including NwsCls from the National View. 5 pp.","Asks Arthur to \"confer an official favor, worthy of yourself as President, upon the Son of a President;\" describes his past activities. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Asks Tyler to send Miss Norma S. Lively \"one of your most encouraging letters and send her some papers;\" mentions her debut as a teacher. 1 p. AL.","1 p. DS. Including ADS, certifying the above mentioned sale of land; signed by J. H. Dobie, Clerk, Sussex County, Virginia. 1 p.","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.","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.","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.","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.","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.","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.","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.","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.","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.","Believes that he should be commissioned as minister to Italy in view of his past relations with Catholics.","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.","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.","Asks Tyler to send his manuscript on the battle of Corinth for examination in reference to the Century War Series. 1 p. ALS.","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.","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.","Encloses newspaper articles for Manning's information concerning Tyler's past involvement with the Treasury Department. 1 p. ACyS of ALS.","Encloses newspaper articles for Manning's information concerning Tyler's past involvement with the Treasury Department. 1 p. ACyS of ALS.","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.","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.","1 p. Poetry.","Informs Tyler that he had asked Major Newby about a house for Tyler and told him to write to Tyler. 1 p. ACS.","Encloses an article from the Cleveland Ohio Plain Dealer Journal; notes that he has held no post in the federal government except where it was insisted upon by Northern friends or economic necessity; complains about his present job in the Department. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Applauds Cleveland's recent address to the Senate. 1 p. ACyS of ALS.","Regrets that he cannot accept the president's invitation for him and his family to a reception at the executive mansion due to the poor condition of his daughter and sister; asks Wilson to convey to the president his views in response to the report published by the Edmunds Committee of the Senate. 1 p. ACyS of ALS.","Asks Tyler to tell her about himself; discusses the upcoming new edition of her book the 'Ladies of the White House;' asks for the address of Mrs. Robert Tyler. 4 pp. Including PM, an advertisement for the 'Ladies of the White House.'","Inquires as to the lineage of his mother's family - Christian; gives some geneological data on the Christian family since they arrived in Virginia; asks Christian to send him any information he has concerning the family's history in England; encloses articles of interest. 7 pp. ACyS of ALS. Including ACysS of ALS, copy of the above letter. 9 pp.","Thanks Tyler for his letter; discusses the status of her book, the 'Ladies of the White House;' asks for any information Tyler might have on Mrs. Semple, his mother, or on Mrs. Madison that could be included in her book; discusses the problems with her publishers. 6 pp. ALS.","Asks to hear from Tyler as soon as possible concerning the information on Mrs. Madison and Mrs. Monroe; encloses the proofs of the sketch on Tyler's mother. 3 pp. ALS.","Notifies Tyler that he has been reappointed as \"special witness of the destruction of United States Securities...at the rate of five dollars per diem.\" 1 p. LS. Including Cy of Ls, copy of above. 1 p.","Discusses the status of the carpenter and well digger to do work for Tyler. 1 p. AL.","Invites Tyler to a meeting of the local assembly of the Knights of Labor to be held on November 15. 1 p. ALS.","Notifies Tyler that he is \"hereby continued as the representative of the public upon the Destruction Committee of the Department.\" 1 p. LS.","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.","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.","Mentions that she would like to hear from Tyler as she is going to the Richards tomorrow morning for the rents. 1 p. ALS.","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.","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.","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.","1 p. Df of L. Including Df, on back, concerning President Cleveland's appointments. 1 p.","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.","Gives news of family, friends and her travels. 4 pp. ALS.","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.","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.","Notice for the stockeholders meeting and election for directors of the Standard Mutual Mining Co. to be held April 1. 1 p. C.","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.","Asks to have a voucher for his Mexican War pension due today. 1 p. ALS.","Asks what Tyler would like to have done with a number of papers written by Tyler to President Grant. 1 p. ALS.","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.","Describes her travels to the Delaware Bay, Rehoboth Beach and various farms; hopes that Tyler and Miss Mattie are both better. 4 pp. ALS.","Describes the land around her home; discusses Tyler's move to a new house; mentions the visit of cousin Tillie. 4 pp. ALS.","Gives news of her travels and family; discusses what to do about her furniture left with Tyler. 4 pp. ALS.","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.","Mentions her mother's illness; describes how busy she has been with everything; discusses their plans for Thanksgiving. 4 pp. ALS.","Mentions cooking Thanksgiving dinner; discusses her spiritual constitution and the nature of God; describes the rising property values in the area. 6 pp. ALS.","Sends books from his library in response to Tyler's mention of \"amusing books.\" 1 p. ALS.","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.","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.","Sends the Denver magazine about Jefferson Davis; asks to glance over the Gibbons book. 1 p. ALS. Including NwsCls, notice of illness, obituary of Charles Lanman, 6 March 1895. 2 pp.","Thanks Embry for the letter to his daughter; apologizes for not being able to visit due to his illness; mentions that Daniel Webster offered Tyler the post of Secretary of Legation to the Court of St. James. 1 p. Df of ALS. Including a crossed out Df of ALS on back to J. J. Weed - apologizes for not being able to attend his tenth anniversary as a Jonadab due to his illness. 1 p.","Congratulates Vaux upon his nomination as the successor in Congress of the late Mr. Randall; warns of the need for \"political knowledge and integrity,\" grounded in the \"fundamental principles of the Government as derived from Jefferson.\" 2 pp. ALS.","Asks for a voucher for his Mexican War pension; hopes to be soon restored to health; states that he was told by Commissioner Raum that his pension might be $12 a month. 2 pp. ALS.","Thanks Tyler for his mention of Mrs. Pryor's article. 1 p. TLS.","Explains her long delay in writing to Tyler and Miss Mattie; describes her travels and visits with friends; hopes to hear from Tyler and Miss Mattie soon. 5 pp. ALS.","Asks to have a voucher for his Mexican war pension as he is not able to pick it up in person. 1 p. ALS.","Describes his admiration for the Henry A. Wise family; discusses the political situation in relation to a union of the South and West. 4 pp. ALS.","Discusses his views on the next presidential election and the status of the Southern states in their relation to the West; discusses the future of the Republican party. 4 pp. ALS.","Apologizes for not being able to come visit Ewell; invites Ewell to come stay with him and his daughter while he is in Washington. 1 p. ALS.","Mentions a clause in a bill raising pension benefits from the Mexican War raising the benefits from $5 to $12; asks if the bill passed; regrets his physical condition that does not allow him to pay a visit. 2 pp. ALS.","Asks for a voucher for the payment of his Mexican War Pension due on the 4th of June. 1 p. ALS.","1 p. PM. Including PM, calling card of Esther A. Naggaman, \"class of '91.\" 1 p.","Mentions the unveiling of the statue of Stonewall Jackson; believes that this might be the last anniversary of the Battle of Manassass to be celebrated; notes the several articles on Mr. Davis appearing in the 'Daily Times;'' gives family news. 4 pp. ALS.","Asks for a voucher for his Quarterly Pension from the Mexican War. 1 p. ALS.","Regrets that the critic she wanted could not be found. 1 p. ALS.","Glad to know that John Tyler's condition is no worse; gives news of his visits to friends and family; hopes to be able to come visit in the Spring. 2 pp. ALS.","Requests any information Tyler might have on Elias H. Nuckols, who claims to have been in the same company as Tyler during the war with Mexico; hopes that Tyler can recall the circumstances of Nuckols' taking leave so as to remove the charge of desertion from his record. 2 pp. ALS.","Asks for a voucher for his Mexican War pension benefits. 1 p. ALS.","1 p. PM. Including PM, calling card of Mr. Henry Haywood Glassie. 1 p.","1 p. PM. Including PM, calling card of the above couple. 1 p.","Describes his school; mentions the death of Mrs. Blythe. 3 pp. ALS.","Informs Tyler that the bill to raise the Mexican War Veterans' pension to $12 passes the House today and believes it will become a law. 1 p. ALS.","Asks to have returned to him a magazine, the 'Quarter Illustrator' which he sent to Waggaman by mistake. 1 p. ALS.","Thanks Tyler for his letter; gives news of the family and his impressions of cousin Mattie. 2 pp. ALS.","Mentions a meeting of the Farm Council of which he is a member; discusses his school, which the superintendant calls \"one of the best schools in the country;\" lists the candidates for County and Circuit Court clerks. 3 pp. ALS.","Hopes that John Tyler's health will be restored; mentions that Willie was sick with a cold; informs him of the fire that burned the R.R. depot and stores last week; discusses his school. 3 pp. ALS.","Describes himself as at his \"wits end;\" as Mattie is unable to help him nor he help her; states that \"As a doctor you certainly understand the business.\" 1 p. ALS.","States that the Treasury matter turned out as they had hoped, due to the \"good sense, courage and principle of my daughter.\" 1 p. ALS.","Asks for letters or papers of Mrs. Letitia Christian Tyler, Robert Tyler and John Tyler, Jr. and their photographs. 1 p. ALS.","Asks for a voucher for his Mexican War pension. 1 p. ALS.","Describes his present physical condition; states that he is totally disabled from doing work and therefore has no means to support himself; lists all the sources from which he believes he should be paid. 2 pp. Df of ALS. Including 3 Dfs of the above letter, totalling 10 pp.","Asks for a voucher for his Mexican War pension. 1 p. ALS.","Asks for a voucher for his Mexican War pension. 1 p. ALS.","Encloses a prescription for her father and explanation for its use. 1 p. ALS.","Asks Tyler if he knows of any connection between his wife's family - the Hammonds, and the Tyler family; gives a geneology of the Hammond family. 2 pp. ALS.","Informs Tyler of the arrangements he made to have a medium visit Tyler; states that the meeting must be totally private. 2 pp. ALS.","Appeals for another favor in her father's behalf; describes her father's life and past accomplishments; asks that legislation be passed to award her father some money. 3 pp. ALS.","Announces her wedding to Mr. J. A. Settle on September 20; regrets that she missed Mattie this evening; invites Mattie down to her new house. 3 pp. ALS.","Asks for a voucher for his Mexican War pension. 1 p. ALS.","Sends the title page of an article for his acceptance; refers Johnson to Mr. Wilkins of the Washington Post for further information. 1 p. L.","Remembers her ride in the countryside with Tyler 11 years ago for his birthday; believes God to have wanted everyone to be happy; sends some money for \"gooddies;\" sends her best wishes to Tyler and Miss Mattie. 2 pp. ALS.","Quotes the current prices on coal; advises Tyler to buy now as prices are due to go up. 1 p. ALS.","Relates how he was informed by an article after his father's death, of the existence of an estate in England left to his father and the father of John Tyler, Jr.; asks if Tyler knows anything about his matter. 1 p. ALS.","Asks Sherman to rmember the \"inhuman treatment;\" oh his father by the previous administration; describes how the death of his father left him without home or employment; mentions the Post Office in the area where he would like to be appointed. 2 pp. L.","Discusses dress prices and styles; is sorry that \"you have cut the Tylers\" as she thinks \"they are respectable people for all;\" believes 'friend Tyler' should get a room near the office in winter; gossips about Elisha; notes that \"my relatives and friends are dropping rapidly by the wayside.\" 4 pp. ALS.","Asks for the appointment of Inspector of Customs that he held earlier instead of his present position on the Destruction Committee. 2 pp. AL.","Believes Albert Evedays[?] in the House of Representatives will be an asset to the Republicans. 2 pp. ALS.","1 p. AN. Including AN, the address of John Meany. 1 p.","States that Mrs. Wilson did not remember the name of the caterer, but gives the address; believes Charles Eckles to know what Virginia people like. 1 p. ALS.","Wishes to be Wheeler's clerk; is \"anxious to get back to my proper status as a Southern man and old Confederate;\" mentions his involvement in the Sons of Jonadab; believes the \"Yankees are driving the country into another civil war.\" 3 pp. ALS.","Encloses a \"compliment in verse inscribed to a Washington Lady well known to the social circles of the City;\" omits her name from a \"sense of delicacy.\" 1 p. AL.","In Tyler's hand. 1 p. AN.","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.","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.","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.","Mentions her failing eyesight; gives news of family and friends. 3 pp. ALS.","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.","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.","Introduces John Tyler, Jr. as the bearer of this letter. 1 p. ALS.","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.","Encloses a little card to convey \"my affection and happy Xmas greetings to you and Mattie.\" 1 p. ALS.","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.","1 p. Incomplete.","P1","P2","P3","P4","P5","P6","P7","(P8)","(P9)","(P10)","(P11)","(P12)","(P13)","(P14)","(P15)","(P16)","(P17)","(P18)","Papers of Martha Rochelle Tyler.  They include a diary by Marie Antoinette Rochelle, correspondence of Martha R. Tyler from 1861-1928, postcards of Virginia, United States, a few European countries and other subjects, accounts from 1885-1910 and legal records from 1882-1910.","Scope and Contents","9 items","5 items","15 items","9 items","7 items","5 items","9 items","7 items","6 items","11 items","7 items","6 items","6 items","14 items","14 items","11 items","12 items","10 items","7 items","4 items","11 items","21 items","28 items","44 items","24 items","18 items","18 items","5 items","5 items","5 items","16 items","26 items","43 items","32 items","15 items","2 items","48 items","14 items","6 items","folders 1-7; approx. 525 items","16 items.","18 items","18 items","7 items","6 items","7 items","6 items","10 items","7 items","6 items","10 items","4 items","5 items","8 items","31 items","17 items","33 items","25 items","Postcards divided by city, state, and country.  Postcard advertisements and samples.","Postcards from Afton, Boydton, Charlottesville, Chevy Chase, Christiansburg, East Radfor, Elliston, Emporia, Great Falls, Jamestown, Lynchburg, Mt. Vernon, Natural Bridge, Norfolk, Petersburg, Richmond, Roanoke, Suffolk, Surry Co., Virginia Beach, Williamsburg. 36 items.","Postcards from the following; Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Washington, D.C., West Virginia. 56 items.","Postcards from the following: Haban [Havana, Cuba]; Manila, P.I.; Mexico; Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom. 4 items.","Postcards (humorous, sentimental, all occasion). 36 items.","Postcards. 15 items.","Postcards. 39 items.","Postcards. 6 items.","14 items.","9 items.","196 items.","10 items.","161 items.","22 items.","26 items.","20 items.","28 items.","15 items.","50 items.","19 items.","6 items.","6 items.","65 items.","24 items.","15 items.","8 items.","47 items.","Contains photographs. 26 items and P11-P13.","22 items.","2 items.","4 items.","2 items.","7 items.","2 items.","11 items.","10 items.","26 items.","24 items.","12 items.","16 items.","30 items.","5 items.","31 items.","82 items.","28 items.","10 items.","7 items.","32 items.","57 items.","8 items.","3 items.","3 items.","8 items.","3 items.","6 items.","7 items.","2 items.","2 items.","4 items.","1 item.","99 items.","3 items.","7 items.","5 items.","2 items.","4 items.","10 items.","5 items.","10 items.","5 volumes.","12 volumes.","12 volumes.","Original owned by Mrs. Richard D. Mahone","Advertisements for paper dolls, directions for preparing paper dolls and furniture, envelope of paper dolls and accessories, envelope of paper furniture for paper dolls, and an empty envelope for \"The Boys' Delight\" paper items.  Paper items made by Clark, Austin \u0026 Smtih of New York.","Ephemera from Virginia, Maryland, and other places.  Includes souvenir brochures, maps, church bulletins, advertisements and more.","Letters of John Tyler, Jr., son of the President, to Mrs. Laura Holloway, author of a book on the ladies of the White House.  Letters written from Washington, D.C.","Reminiscence of his mother and her good deeds of charity towards the poor with an example of helping a foreign man; commentary on robbery and injustices commited at the end of the Civil War. 1 p. ALS Typescript 1 p. XCy of ALS 3 pp.","Urging Mrs. Halloway to not make any contrasts between his mother and anyone else, reference to his brother's [Robert Tyler] letter urging Mrs. Halloway to not publish a note written by the present Mrs. Tyler to Mrs. Johnson concerning her portrait, included copy of the first letter written by John Tyler [father] to Letitia Christian [mother], his future first wife. ALS 4 pp. XCy of ALS 4 pp. Typescipt 2 pp.","References to doing work on the life of his mother for Mrs. Halloway. ALS 1p. Typescipt 1 p.","Continued work done for Mrs. Halloway; request for her to return the letter about his mother and the foreign man she helped; reference to his political articles just written that he sent for her to read. ALS 1 p. Typescript 1 p.","Reference to continued work on material about his mother for Mrs. Halloway; notification that his sister Semple was worried that a picture of their mother she sent to Mrs. Halloway had not arrived safely. ALS 1p. Typescipt 1 p.","Details about a man who knew his mother and could be a possible source of information for Mrs. Halloways's book. ALS 1 p. Typescipt 1 p.","Notification that he had finished the manuscript of his mother for Mrs. Halloway's book 'Ladies of the White House' and will be mailed the next day. ALS 1p. Typescipt 1 p.","Regret at not being able to deliver the manuscipt in person and not making a copy for the press. XCy of AL, incomplete, 1 p; Typescipt 1 p.; XCy of ANS postscript from another letter 1p.; AL 1p.; ANS 1 p.","Change in a sentence of the manuscript sent to Mrs. Halloway; suggested material for her to read about Stilphon and Phocion to compare the Christian past with the present. ALS 1 p. Typescript 1 p.","Reference to an enclosed letter to Mr. Carroll Brent that had been published; further reference to the sentence in the manuscript that should be changed to his recommendation. ALS 1 p. Typescript 1 p.","Apologizes for not returning her last two letters because had been \"too sad and ill to be agreeable in any sense, or in any manner;\" references to his spirits and health. ALS 1p. Typescript 1 p.","Reference to portrait of his mother and that it is a poor representation of her; intentions of leaving and going west, probably to California. XCy of ALS 1p. Typescript 1p. ALS 1p.","Thanks sent for Mrs. Halloway's book Ladies of the White House and mentioned a few errors found in it. Typescript 1p. ALS 1 p.","Commentary on society, request for an autographed copy of the book so that the one he had could go to the archives at Wiliam and Mary. typescript 1 p. ALS 3 pp.","Commentary on virtues and praise for Mrs. Halloway on her \"Success as an Authoress and Lecturess.\" ALS 1p. Typescript 1 p.","Details about four lecture halls in Washington for Mrs. Halloway to choose from for her lecture. ALS 1p. Typescript 1 p.","Reference to giving future information about Mrs. Madison and Mrs. Monroe for Mrs. Halloway's new edition of her book; some helpful hints included for getting more accurate information. ALS 1p. Typescript 1 p.","Proofs of book returned with comments and corrections to Mrs. Halloway. ALS 1p. Typescript 1 p.","Subseries 2, Acc. 2009.148 Additon. Papers relating to John Tyler, Jr. and his family. The predominant dates are 1860-1885. Correspondents include Letitia C. Tyler Shands, her husband William B. Shands, and Robert Tyler. Among the topics covered are the Civil War, Post Civil War politics, as well as family affairs. Includes poems, poems, military and political notes and documents, Letitia Christian Shands letters, Martha Rochelle Tyler correspondence, newspapers, political and legal documents.","Scope and Contents","Signed by Major John Tyler, Jr. CSA Mobile AL., travel instructions(?) and permission for his \"servant\" to join him in Mobile, Alabama Items for Gen. Walker and staff listed on the reverse side, dated October 1861","J. L. (?) Holtz(?), Montgomery AL to Maj John Tyler, Jr. CSA. Letter of introduction for Jas Z(?) Braine requesting Tyler's assistance in securing a position in the military. Contains a descriptive note concerning the included map of Arkansas and the war effort there.","A page from the New Orleans Daily Delta newspaper from August 6, 1861 recounting plans for the Battle of Manassas.","Scope and Contents","John Tyler, Jr., Tupelo, MS to Col. Thomas H. Watts, Attorney General CSA, Richmond, Virginia (Duplicate). Recent activities of Gen. Bragg and Tyler's surprise and frustration with President Davis's faith in him. References Beauregard and Price and Army of the Mississippi.","John Tyler CSA Headquarters of Major Gen. Price to ___ Draft of a letter to an unnamed recipient describing Battle of Iuka, Mississippi. Portions of the letter have been crossed out and edited, signed by Tyler. Another version of letter is in folder.","\"Three Chapters in the History of the War. 1st the Battle of IUKA,\" by John Tyler Jr. Later version of the draft letter included in this folder. Detailed account of Tyler's experiences and opinions about the Battle of Iuka and the significance of the Mississippi River.","John Tyler (Jr), Headquarters Major Gen. Price , Holly Springs, MS to W.L. Yancey, Montgomery, AL. Letter describing various events and prominent officers in the Mississippi Valley as well as Tyler's opinions on the current state of the CSA.","John Tyler (Jr.) Major CSA and Aide-de-Camp Headquarters Major General Price, Holly Springs, MS to W.L. Yancey CS Senator, Montgomery, AL (COPY). Tyler's experiences at the Battle of Corinth and troop movements around Iuka, Hatchie, Wilderness, Spotsylvania and Chickahominy.","Permission for Maj. John Tyler (Jr.) to travel to Jackson and return; Camp near Grenada.","John Tyler (Jr.), Jackson, MS to W.L. Yancey. Present situation and troop movements of the Confederate and Union armies. Includes references to the Mississippi Valley, New Orleans, Gen. Grant, and Jefferson Davis. A note from Tyler on the letter's contents is included on the back.","Scope and Contents","W.L. Yancey, Richmond, Virginia to John Tyler, Jr. Response to February 14 letter on \"Python\" essay.","Yancey's views on union with Northwest states.","Scope and Contents","J(ohn) Tyler (Jr.), Little Rock, AR to W. L. Yancey, Confederate States Senator, Richmond, Virginia [DUPLICATE]. Letter concerning the criticism of the CSA administration and the war effort made by John Mitchell of the Richmond Enquirer. Excerpts of letters to I. J.(?) Cleveland and F. J.(?) Cooper.","John Tyler (Jr.), Headquarters Major General Price, Jacksonport, AR to Jefferson Davis [DUPLICATE]. Letter on Vicksburg's significance to the war effort and agreement with the president on Gen. Joseph Johnston. A note from Tyler on the letter's contents is included on the back.","A Newspaper editorial titled, \"General Pemberton,\" that discusses Pemberton's ability to defend Vicksburg.","Permission for a leave of absence for John Tyler (Jr.) by Thomas Snead. Tyler granted 30 days leave and permission to visit headquarters of Lt. Generals Smith and Holmes and Major Jeb Magruder.","John Tyler (Jr.), Headquarters Major General Price, on the Cache?, AR to W. L. Yancey, Confederate States Senator, Montgomery, AL [DUPLICATE]. A letter addressed to Yancey dated July 3, 1863. Tyler included it to give an account of events leading up to the battle at Helena. [Originally sent to Yancey with Tyler's letter of July 12, 1863]","John Tyler (Jr.), Headquarters Major General Price, on the Cache?, AR to W.L. Yancey, Confederate States Senator, Montgomery, AL [DUPLICATE]. Letter concerning an attack made at Helena, AR, and the status of the Confederacy in Vicksburg, the Mississippi region, and Texas.[Letter of July 3, 1863 was originally sent with this letter]","Major General Stirling Price, Des Arc, AR to Gen. E. Kirby Smith, Shreveport, LA. Letter concerning Union and Confederate troop movements throughout the Mississippi River Valley. Price has information to suggest that 60,000 Union soldiers have been moved into Missouri so as to make a move into northern Arkansas.","John Tyler, Jr., Major CSA, Camp Bragg to Captain Celsus Price, Aid-de-Camp, Camp Bragg (COPY). Tyler praises and remembers Capt. Price's father and mentions the possible publication of his account of the Battle of Corinth.","John Tyler, Jr., Headquarters Gen. Robert E. Lee, \"In the field, near the black house on the Spottsylvania Co. Road, VA\" to Roane. Letter concerning Union and Confederate troop movements and battles at various locations in Virginia. Tyler makes several references to Robert E. Lee and his transfer to his camp.","John Tyler (Jr.), CSA, Headquarters of Gen. Robert E. Lee, near Mechanicsville, Hanover County, VA to Major General Sterling Price, Commanding District of Arkansas [Duplicate]. Tyler's opinions on the current status of the war, camp life under Gen. Lee, and the courage, skill, and brutality Gen. Grant is using against the Confederate army. Tyler also asks Price to return the horse and saddle that is in his possession, and mentions that he secured an ambulance for Price's camp on a visit to Texas.","Scope and Contents","John Tyler (Jr.), CSA, Richmond, Virginia to Major General Sterling Price, Commanding District of Arkansas [DUPLICATE]. Tyler's views on the current positions of both the Union and Confederate armies and the fear that the South will lose. He describes Gen. Grant's strategic position and how he could use his West Point education and the resources of the North to break Richmond's defenses and take the city.","Scope and Contents","John Tyler (Jr.), Richmond, Virginia to John M. Daniel, Editor of the Examiner [DUPLICATE]. Tyler's views on the leadership of the Confederate army and the increasingly desperate position of the CSA.","John Tyler (Jr.), Petersburg, VA to Major General Sterling Price, Commanding District of Arkansas [DUPLICATE]. Tyler's account of Union troop movements in Virginia near the James and Chickahominy Rivers, specifically in regards to General Grant's command. Gen. Sheridan's troops marched through Charles City County, robbing its inhabitants and destroying homes as they went – including President Tyler's home and plantation.","Scope and Contents","John Tyler (Jr.), CSA, Richmond, Virginia to Col. John Taylor Wood of the President's staff, Richmond, Virginia [DUPLICATE]. Letter on Sherman's March and the possibility that he will turn his attention to Richmond once he leaves Savannah. Tyler outlines five potential outcomes that could affect the army's position should Sherman make his move up to Richmond instead of Charlestown.","Scope and Contents","John Tyler (Jr.), CSA, Richmond, Virginia to Major Gen Sterling Price [DUPLICATE]. Tyler discusses the possibility that Price will move into Missouri in the spring so as to take advantage of the power and resources in the [Old?] Northwest and to relieve some of the pressure on Gen. Lee. Tyler predicts Confederate troops will have to leave Richmond and Petersburg in the spring and give up a large amount of land. Price is encouraged to make whatever territorial gains he can. Tyler is afraid the North will implement a draft.","Scope and Contents","John Tyler (Jr.), Richmond, Virginia to President (Jefferson) Davis. Marked Confidential. Tyler offers his opinions on the defense of Richmond in the face of enemy attack. He strongly recommends that Gen. Henry A. Wise should be put in charge of the Military Dept. of Richmond.","Scope and Contents","John Tyler (Jr.), CSA, Richmond, Virginia to Col. John Taylor Wood \"of the President's staff\" [DUPLICATE]. Marked \"Confidential.\" Letter affirming Gen. the Military Department and the idea that he might be the best person for the job. Tyler also references Jefferson Davis, Gen. Lee, and Governor Smith.","Scope and Contents","John Tyler (Jr.), Richmond, Virginia to Col. John Taylor Wood of the President's staff [DUPLICATE]. Tyler had requested a promotion and to be put in charge of the court martial records under Gen. Lee's command. He was denied and now asks for a position that will serve the president [Davis] and the Southern cause in which his abilities may be put to some valuable use.","A deed of (?) Thomas(?) to (?) Daniel Cumming(?) of the (?) of Hampton for land(?) in the County of Warwick. Makes mention of $550, secured by Bond to be payable and enforced in 12 months, given by R.D. Lee.","Small document containing two additional deeds marked 2 and 3. Note on back states that these are the Deeds of R. D. Lee and that they are motions for payment of the Rush(?) Ch House and Clerks office Building for the year 1866, due January 1, 1867.","Scope and Contents","John Tyler, Jr., Richmond, Virginia to W. Martin, House of Delegates. Tyler requests he be considered as a candidate for the position of Librarian, should it become a separate job from the Secretary of State. He does not wish to seek elected office, but would appreciate it if the General Assembly would entertain his request. [Typed] Includes envelope.","James Semple, Elsah, IN? to John Tyler, Jr. Semple says it was good to receive Tyler's letter because he had not heard from his friends in Virginia since the war began. He goes on to state that he is a Jeffersonian Democrat and explains his views on politics.","Scope and Contents","John Tyler, Jr., Whig Office, Richmond, Virginia to J. F. Cooper, Jackson, MS [COPY]. Tyler describes his views on the lasting effects of the war, nationally and globally, and how it will be remembered throughout history.","Dr. Edward C. Drew(?), Tarwood, (VA) to Major John Tyler (Jr.). Drew apologizes for taking so long to answer Tyler's last letter. He invites Tyler to Tarwood and says he hasn't been well lately. He references the United Kingdom and a business proposal involving a patent, then apologizes because he is sick in mind and body.","Scope and Contents","Dr. Edward C. Drew, Richmond, Virginia to Major John Tyler (Jr.). Drew was surprised by Tyler's last letter. Deals with the European patent idea.","John P. Brophy, New York City to General John Tyler (Jr.). Brophy received Tyler's letter, but became busy and was unable to act upon it quickly. He hasn't been able to accomplish anything. He is having difficulty finding anyone to help him, and has also had trouble with the children.","An editorial from the United Irishman on the Democratic Party and discusses how the radicals are trying to appeal to the Irish. [Enclosed by Brophy in his previous letter to John Tyler (Item 7)]","Letter, marked \"private,\" from John P. Brophy to Thomas B. Florence, Washington, D.C. in which he discusses Tyler.[Originally enclosed with Brophy's letter to Tyler on May 23, 1869 (Item 7)]","John P. Brophy, New York City to General(?) John Tyler, Jr., Washington, D.C. Brophy has been in contact with people contributing to the \"Democrat.\" He also mentions the manuscript Tyler sent to Carleton's publishing house. He will write again soon when he had more time.","Ida P. Blackman, Union Springs, AL to Major John Tyler (Jr.). Blackman thanks Tyler for the editions of the \"Sentinel\" he sent her and hopes he enjoys Florida.","John Tyler, Jr., Montgomery, AL to Miss Ida Blackman, Union Springs, Bullock County, AL. A love letter, featuring a poem and an enclosure of a song. Tyler is on his way to Florida, but hopes to return to Union Springs and see her again.","Song lyrics enclosed by John Tyler, Jr. in his letter of June 29, 1871 to Miss Ida Blackman (Item 2)","B. B. Douglas, Member of the House of Representatives in Washington City, from Virginia(?) and cousin(?) of John Tyler, Jr. to Rev(?) John Tyler (Jr.). Douglas received Tyler's letter with the enclosed clipping from the Floridian. He hopes the country will take note of the Republicans in the Florida legislature and how they put the welfare of the nation above the interests of the party. He doesn't know when he will have the time to take care of Tyler's watch seal. Douglas gives a brief update on his children, Bessie and Evelyn, and their education. Includes noted envelope.","Robert Tyler, Montgomery, AL to John Tyler, Jr. Robert is writing in regards to the recent election in Florida in which Charles W. Jones won. The majority of the letter is difficult to read, though a note included by John Tyler, Jr. on the back mentions Robert's health and his feeling that he has been working for a Party without principles or honor.","Charles W. Jones, U.S. Senator, Pensacola, FL to John Tyler, (Jr.) Esq., Tallahassee, FL. Jones offers his compliments to John Tyler, Jr., his brother Robert, and respectfully remembers his father President Tyler. Jones states that he will assist Tyler in any way he can, and will speak to President Grant about him. Yet, in a note on the reverse side, Tyler mentions that shortly after this letter, Jones selfishly acted against Tyler to have him defeated in an election(?) and reveals his obvious disdain.","Scope and Contents","General J. D. Imbodin, Richmond, Virginia to John Tyler, Jr. Esq. Imbodin apologizes for the delay in answering Tyler's last letter, but he had important business to complete for his brother before the end of the year. He sees a number of changes coming to the old political party system and hopes changes will come to Virginia as well. Includes two envelopes, one appears to be the one in which the letter was sent and the other contains a scribbled note regarding Imbodin as, 'one of our most gallant Confederate Generals.'","C(harles) W. Jones, U.S. Senator, Washington, D.C. to John Tyler, (Jr.) Esq., ?, FL. Marked personal. Jones did not answer Tyler's last letter because he had not yet spoken with Douglas. He does not see any hope for good government in Florida with either of the Republican factions and discusses gaining control over black voters. Includes envelope.","Robert Tyler, Montgomery, AL to John Tyler, Jr. Robert was sorry to hear about the loss of John's paper by the fire. He has heard that the Republicans in Pensacola, white and black, favor John for governor. Among other news, Priscilla has been sick, and the family has recently been in Savannah. Robert's health has recently improved. He will send this letter to Jacksonville in hopes of finding John there. A postscript asks John to send information about a Mrs. Bethune in Jacksonville and if her daughter Josephine is married. Includes envelope.","J.R. Christian, Holly Springs, MS to Letitia Christian Tyler Semple, Park Place, Baltimore, MD [COPY]. Christian asks a series of questions concerning biographical and genealogical information on the Christian and the Tyler families. He also discusses family crests, the fact that he is a medical doctor who studied with one of her relatives, Wyatt Christian, and relates a story about her mother's wedding dress.","Scope and Contents","Attached to previous letter. John Tyler, Jr., Richmond, Virginia to Judge Joseph Christian, of the Supreme Court in Virginia [COPY]. Tyler's sister, Letitia Christian Tyler Semple, gave Dr. J. R. Christian's letter to him and asked him to furnish copies to the rest of the family, so that any information they have may be written down and passed along. Tyler relates some of the history of the Christian family as he knows it, specifically in regards to their time in Virginia.","John Sherman, Secretary of Treasury, Washington, D.C. to John Tyler, Jr., Esq., Inspector of Customs, West Point, Virginia. Circular on the use of inks and pencils for official purposes. Details the circumstances of their use and the fact that all supplies must be ordered during warm weather so they won't freeze while being transported. Envelope included.","John Sherman, Secretary of Treasury, Washington, D.C. to John Tyler, Jr., Inspector of Customs for Yorktown, Va. residing in West Point, VA. Tyler's services as customs inspector in Mobile, AL will not be required after the 30th. A note on the back of the letter describes the steps Tyler took to respond to this continual villainy towards himself, but he was unsuccessful against the \"carpet-baggers\" and \"scalawags.\" Envelope included.","John Tyler, Jr., West Point, VA to General James A. Garfield, Washington City, D.C. [COPY]. Marked Personal. Tyler offers his support to Garfield for the presidential nomination made in Chicago. He has changed his mind about supporting John Sherman. A brief note from Tyler on the letter's contents is included on the back of the letter.","John Sherman, Secretary of Treasury, Washington, D.C. to John Tyler, Jr., West Point, VA. Sherman received Tyler's note, and even though he would like to continue his appointment, there is nothing for Tyler to do. They will revise the lists on July 1, but his named has been dropped.","E. H. Lively, Postmaster, Williamsburg, VA to John Tyler, Jr. Lively received Tyler's letters. His daughter, Norma, called on Tyler's daughter, Mattie. He goes on to discuss mentions of Tyler in the Norfolk newspapers and his letter in response to the Richmond Whig article, \"Debt of Virginia.\"","Scope and Contents","John Tyler, Jr., American Hotel, Richmond, Virginia to General Ulysses S. Grant, Washington City, D.C. [COPY]. Tyler had heard Grant was in Washington, but missed calling on him at the Riggs House. He writes to compliment Grant on his far-reaching and positive reputation and expects the nation will need his genius and service again, in light of recent events. Envelope included.","John Tyler, Jr., Washington City, D.C. to His Excellency Rutherford B. Hays, President of the United States, Executive Mansion [COPY]. Tyler knows what the President probably thinks of him, and even though there has been cause in the past to believe such impressions, there was no cause for terminating his employment with the Treasury Department last June. After the war, he aligned himself with the Republicans and the national cause to set a good example for other Southerners, and though he has been made to pay for that decision ever since, including being slandered and having his home set on fire, Tyler refuses to back down. Carpetbaggers and Senators have been conspiring to prevent Tyler from holding office for their own motives. He would be most grateful if the President were able to do something about the problem before he leaves office. Envelope included.","Scope and Contents","John Tyler, Jr., Richmond, Virginia to Washington Greenhow, City Treasurer of Richmond, Virginia Tyler has been meaning to send the enclosed inscription of a tomb from the Bruton Parish graveyard [inscription not included in collection] that shows the origin of the branch of Greenhow's family for some time. He has been appointed Assistant Treasurer of the United States in New York City. Tyler called on Greenhow and Robert Munford to borrow money, which he wouldn't have done if he hadn't been drinking. Shortly afterward he received a draft from Treasury Department, solving his \"pecuniary \" needs.","Celsus Price, President, Southern Historical and Benevolent Association, St. Louis, MO to General John Tyler (Jr.), Washington, D.C. Price will visit Washington, D.C. soon and hopes to see Tyler there. He received a newspaper containing one of Tyler's speeches and took pleasure in reading it. The publication of the Quarterly has been delayed, but he will explain why when they speak in person. Envelope included.","Anne C. Tyler, Old Ladies Home, St. Louis, MO to John Tyler, Jr., Treasury Dept., Washington, D.C. Anne recently learned of John's position in Washington by accident, and was pleasantly surprised. She is currently a resident in a \"charitable institution\" and is ill. She is too poor to afford the one thing an invalid should have, and asks for his assistance in this matter. Anne understands his daughter lives with him and hopes that they are comfortable and happy. Included with this letter is a receipt for a registered letter (parcel?) dated May 15, 1885 from John Tyler, Jr. to Anne. Also included is a return to sender card dated May 18. Envelope included.","Celsus Price, St. Louis, MO to John Tyler, Jr., Washington, D.C. Price received a letter from the editor of Century Magazine, and he would like to print Tyler's article. He would like Tyler to point out some of the passages that he has found in the Bible that indicate the \"Master\" will soon come. Price also asks if Tyler has seen Dr. Cous recently and what he thinks of him. Envelope included.","John Tyler, Jr., Treasury Dept., Washington City, D.C. to W.W. Corcoran Washington City, D.C. [COPY]. Tyler is writing to inform Corcoran that the National Arbitration League has been reorganized and that he would have liked to see him as the new president. He describes the League's intended new offices on Massachusetts Avenue. In the center of the city, and plans to name the building after Corcoran should he generously support them. Tyler is also enclosing a newspaper [not included in this collection] which helped turn the previous election in favor of Cleveland and will become the League's publisher once it is transferred to the new building.","W. W. Corcoran Washington, D.C. to John Tyler, Jr., Esq., President of the National Arbitration League, Washington, D.C. Corcoran received Tyler's letter concerning the National Arbitration League. He wishes them well in their undertaking, but cannot make any contributions to the purchase of the new building.","John Tyler, Jr., Treasury Dept., Washington City, D.C. to Mrs. M.C. Hickman, Cleveland, OH [COPY]. Tyler informs Mrs. Hickman about the recent reorganization of the National Arbitration League and the intent to move to the new building on Massachusetts Avenue. Tyler is also enclosing a newspaper [not included in this collection] which helped turn the previous election in favor of Cleveland and will become the League's publisher once it is transferred to the new building. He would appreciate any monetary assistance Mrs. Hickman can provide. A note from Tyler on the letter's contents, and its reply is included on the back of the letter.","Envelope that contained the letters for the National Arbitration League that includes a note from Tyler. Also included are two pieces of paper with a number of names written on them.","Celsus Price, St. Louis, MO to General John Tyler, Jr., Washington, D.C. Price received the copies of correspondence between Tyler and the editor of the Century Magazine, and he regrets that it doesn't look like Tyler's article will be published. He hopes Tyler will not have to change anything in the article and that the editor will change his mind, but does offer suggestions for changes that will perhaps help them reach a compromise. Envelope included.","Columbus Alexander, West Washington, D.C. to John Tyler, Jr., Washington, D.C. Alexander received Tyler's letter about the reorganization of the National Arbitration League, but he is unable to purchase the property discussed. Envelope included.","Celsus Price, St. Louis, MO to General John Tyler, Jr., Washington, D.C. Marked confidential. Price hasn't heard back from Tyler regarding the publication of the Yancey letter describing the Battle of Corinth. He has an idea of how the article could be changed so as to please the editor of the Century Magazine but still provide an accurate account of events that will do his father justice. Tyler's letter contradicts statements made in the \"Historical Paper of Richmond\" that claim that Price's father wanted to renew the fight after the retreat. Price is willing to write to the editor himself and make the case for publication. In a postscript, Price mentions the other works that may be willing to publish Tyler's letter and how determined he is to see it in print. Two envelopes included.","Celsus Price, St. Louis, MO to General John Tyler, Jr., Washington, D.C. Price is delighted that the Century Magazine will publish Tyler's letters mentioned in his previous letter. He offers to have the Iuka letter published in full with the one on Corinth and hopes the manuscripts will not be misplaced. They will appear in the St. Louis Republican with the title, \"Personal Reminiscences of Service with the Missouri State Guard,\" and he will send along a copy. Price also hopes Tyler will enjoy the book he sent him called Stars and the Earth. Copy of \"Speech of Hon. James W. Covert, of New York, in the House of Representatives, June 27, 1890\" [missing] and envelope. Addressed to John Tyler, Jr., Georgetown, Washington, D.C.","Henry C. Semple to John Tyler (Jr.), Washington, D.C.? A short note explaining that Semple is sending a copy of his address given at William and Mary. It was a pious labor and he wishes to know Tyler's opinions of it. The rest of the letter is hard to read. Enclosed with the letter is a copy of the speech, signed by Semple, titled, \"Address of Henry C. Semple to the Society of the Alumni of William and Mary College, July 4, 1890.\" Envelope included.","A copy of Henry C. Semple's speech, signed and titled \"Address of Henry C. Semple to the Society of the Alumni of William and Mary College, July 4, 1890.\" [Orginally sent with Semple's letter of December 15, 1890] Envelope included.","\"The Daughter of Mendoza!\" by General Mirabeau Lamas, President of Texas","\"To Miss Little,\" camp near Holly Springs, MS?","\"A Song to Ella,\" signed John Tyler (Jr.), Grenada, MS?","\"Lillah's Lips and Lilliah's Eyes!\" signed John Tyler (Jr.), Major CSA, Grenada, MS?","?General Theophilus Holmes. \"Anacreontic and Allegorical by Aesopus.\" Camp of the Country(?), and the Army, Transmississippi Department","\"To a Young Lady on the Presentation of a Bouquet.\" signed John Tyler (Jr.), CSA, Little Rock, AR","\"Lines to Virginia,\" signed by John Tyler, Jr., Washington, D.C. Written on a copy of Lee's declaration of surrender to Grant.","\"To a young lady wishing some verses addressed to her beautiful and mischievous eyes,\" signed by John Tyler, Jr., Tallahassee, FL","\"Lenora! Or the Compliment!\" Chapters 1, 2, and 3. Envelope included.","Excerpt from John Cordy Jeaffreson \"Book about the clergy,\" signed by John Tyler, Jr. [Written on the back of an Internal Revenue Summons form]","\"The Vicar of Bray\" from John Cordy Jeaffreson \"Book about the clergy,\" signed by John Tyler, Jr. [2 sheets, written on the back of an Internal Revenue Summons form]","undated. \"Lines from a poem of L. F. Thomas Esq.\" A note of context from Tyler is included on the back.","undated. \"Castles in the Air\"","Scope and Contents","undated. \"My Native Land,\" and \"Air, 'Happy Land,'\" by President John Tyler","undated. \"The Proposal by Bay and Taylor\"","undated. \"The Orchard Puzzle\"","undated. \"Beauty asleep and awake – Addressed to Miss Perkins, on her mischievous eyes.\" Includes a newspaper clipping of a poem by Shelley.","undated and untitled.","undated. \"Lines written by Sir Henry Houghton on the fall of the Confederate flag\" and a short letter to Emily ? from Sallie Galt, Williamsburg, VA [2 sheets]","undated. \"The Ideal and the Real,\" signed by John Tyler, Jr.","undated. \"Lines accompanying a copy of Munford's translation into English of Homer's Iliad, presented by a friend to General Robert E. Lee after the close of the late war between the states.\"","undated. \"Oh Give Me Back My Heart\" and \"Ella of Granada,\" signed by John Tyler, Jr.","undated. \"Napoleon's Dying Prayer,\" 'By an American Student- name unknown'. Written on the back of a copy of Lee's surrender to Grant.","undated. \"One Day A-Maying! A Poem Illustrative of a Life!\" signed by John Tyler, Jr. (crossed out) A note included at the end describes how the poem was received.","undated. \"Extracts from the Religion's of Father Prost (?) On Rev. Francis Mahoney\" [2 sheets]","undated and untitled. Written on a copy of Lee's surrender to Grant.","undated and untitled.","undated. Notes to General Price from Gen Snead On the Battle of Luka, MS(?) Includes hand-drawn map. [2 sheets]","undated. Notes on the Battle of Iuka and the Battle of Hatchie [3 sheets]","\"Notes on the operations of Lee vs. Grant from the Rapidan to the Chickahominy\" [2 sheets]","undated. Paper cover that contained notes on the Battles of Corinth, Luka, Hatchie, Helena, Wilderness, Spottsylvania, and Chickahominy.","Undated. Note on the formation of the Republican Party","Letitia C[hristian] Tyler to Martha Rochelle Tyler. Everyone is well and her grandmother is better and good to them. Letitia wants her mother to take care of her health and to write soon.","Letitia C[hristian Tyler] Shands, Jerusalem, VA(?) to (?) Clark. Letitia requests Mr. Clark send her the boxes of \"Infants Bodys\" for a 12 month-old child. She will select the ones she likes and send the payment and the surplus back with Mr. Hughes.","L[etitia] C[hristian Tyler] Shands, Prince George, VA to Martha Rochelle Tyler. Letitia and Willie are well, and Mr. Shands left this morning for Harrisonburg. She hasn't been able to travel to Petersburg to find out the price of sugar or coffee because of a sore ankle. The soldiers are drilling nearby and people expect a battle between Lee and McClellan near Winchester.","M. B. Rochelle to Letitia C[hristian Tyler] Shands, Prince George, VA. Letitia's grandmother is glad she is well, hopes to see her soon, and sends updates of family news. She asks Letitia to purchase some items for herself, Letitia's mother, and her sister, Mattie, and will pay her back. 2 sheets, envelope included.","W. B. Shands, Jerusalem, VA to Willie Shands (son of Letitia Christian Tyler Shands) He misses Willie and describes the activities of Willie's Aunt Mattie and Uncle James. Shands provides updates on several people, including Ezra Gardiner and Tommy Fagan who were supposed to have a duel, but were stopped by the authorities. Letter includes a postscript from an unknown person.","Undated. William B. Shands to Mrs. Tyler [Martha Rochelle Tyler (?)]. Shands asks Mrs. Tyler to \"put these little knick knacks in [his] sweetheart's sock\" on Christmas morning.","M[artha?] Rochelle Tyler (mother?), Jerusalem, VA to General ? Wm. B. Shands Discusses Letitia's impending marriage and her personality. She describes the family in detail. Envelope included.","\"Saint Nicholas\" to Willie Shands.St. Nicholas apologizes for not being able to give Willie any candy or fin-crackers. He lost all of his toys and candy in a boating accident. He will bring him everything next Christmas.","undated. \"To Lila\"","Report card for Willie Shands, Suffolk Male Academy, Suffolk, VA","Invitation to the Virginia Military Institute Military Ball","Invitation to a Military Party at John Barham's Hotel, Jerusalem, VA (?)","\"Tournament and Coronation Party invitation,\" (?), VA","Invited to a \"Pic Nic\" in Berlin, VA. Envelope included.","Riva ? to Mattie Rochelle Tyler, Jerusalem, VA. She is getting married and asks Mattie to be a bridesmaid. Envelope included.","\"Pic Nic\" invitation, Black Water Academy, Sussex County, VA. Envelope included.","A. Ridley to Mattie [Rochelle] Tyler \u0026 Bro, Jerusalem, VA. Invitation to oyster supper and two dance cards. Envelope included.","Wedding Invitation(?). For Virginia M. Bishop and Emmett R. Reese with note to Martha R[ochelle] Tyler, Jerusalem, VA. Envelope included.","Invitation for Suffolk Female Institute's \"Public Celebration of Victorian Literary Society,\" Suffolk, VA. Envelope included.","J. H. Rochelle, Jerusalem, Southhampton Co., VA to Postmaster, Cumberland City, Stewart Co., TN. Inquiry on Robert Rochelle and family, with enclosed self-addressed and stamped envelope.","Wedding announcement for Alexander M. Gorman and Marie L. George, Washington, D.C.","Wedding Invitation from Mrs. Lucy N. Howard requesting Mattie's presence at the wedding of Lily Nelson and Mr. William H. Parker, Providence Church, York County, VA. Envelope included.","W. F. Clayton, Florence, S.C. to M[attie Rochelle] Tyler, Courtland, VA The Survivors of the Confederate States Navy cannot help with her request, but Clayton can as an individual, since he served with [James H.] Rochelle and [John R.] Tucker. He asks to see her manuscript so that he can advise her on its publication. Envelope included.","Letter and questionnaire sent to veterans of the Confederate States Navy. [Originally included with letter of W. F. Clayton on September 6, 1900]","Scope and Contents","W. F. Clayton, Florence, S.C. to Mattie R[ochelle] Tyler, Courtland, VA Clayton knows she has the papers of James H. Rochelle and asks that she send him any official papers from the Confederate Navy so that he might send them along to the Navy Dept. in Washington. The government is publishing information about both the Union and Confederate Navies and he wants them to have as much information as possible and for J. H. Rochelle's papers to receive the attention they deserve. He is still waiting for the manuscript on Rochelle and John R. Tucker. [2 sheets] Envelope included.","W.F. Clayton, Florence, S.C. to M[artha Rochelle] Tyler, Courtland, VA Clayton received her last letter and thanks her for the information on John R. Tucker. He served with him and James H. Rochelle on the Patrick Henry during the Battle of Hampton Roads and remembers them well. He will write to the publishers to let them know that he will be buying the book.[Ripped] Envelope included.","Scope and Contents","Virginia Tucker, Norfolk, VA to Mattie [Rochelle] Tyler, Courtland, VA Tucker is sending the addresses of Admiral John R. Tucker's children, as requested. She is very interested in reading the book by James H. Rochelle that is to be published, and asks that Mattie send her two copies of it. Envelope included.","Virginia Tucker, Norfolk, VA to [Mattie Rochelle] Tyler, Courtland, VA. She received the copy of the book on the life of her father and offers her thanks. When her brother Randolph returns from abroad, she knows he will like a copy, too. Envelope included.","Envelope postmarked February 23, 1903, to Miss. M. Tyler Courtland S(?) Co, VA from W.F. Clayton, Attorney-at-Law, Florence, S.C.","Marie L. Gorman, Washington, D.C. to Mattie [Rochelle] Tyler, Courtland, VA. Marie received the flowers and took Alex Jr. with her to Arlington. He took a Kodak photo of John Tyler, Jr.'s gravestone. She invites Mattie to Washington and would like her to see her grown-up son. The little blue shoe. Mattie sent her for Christmas is on her dressing table, and she gives updates on the activities of several friends. She asks how Mattie likes President Taft and says he's had a quieting effect on people and Washington. Photo of gravestone and envelope included.","Rudolph de Lordova(?), London, England To Mattie [Rochelle] Tyler, Post Mistress, Courtland, VA de Lordova has seen the articles on her effort to retain her job as postmaster in Courtland. He writes for the chief illustrated weekly papers and thinks their audience would be interested in her story, and requests a photo of her that can be printed. He will send her a copy of the paper when it is published. Envelope included.","Walter Neale, Neale Publishing Company, New York City, NY to Mattie R[ochelle] Tyler, Courtland, VA The Neale Publishing Company published her book, Rear-Admiral John Randolph Tucker, 10 years ago, but no copies have sold recently. The company wishes to terminate the contract with her and send her the bound and unbound copies of the book. If she doesn't want to pay shipping on them, they can sell them as waste paper. Envelope included.","Walter Neale, Neale Publishing Company, New York City, NY to Mattie R[ochelle] Tyler, Courtland, VA. They have received her payment and have shipped all the bound and unbound copies of her book to her. They believe they returned the original manuscript to her with the galley proofs some time ago. Envelope included.","September 18, 1921 [postmarked]. Walter Neale, Neale Publishing Company, New York City, NY to Mattie [Rochelle] Tyler, Courtland, VA Neale is expanding his business to the motion picture industry. There is no fear that film will ever replace print, but books can easily be turned into popular, lucrative films. He is accepting material that can be used for motion pictures as well as books now. Envelope included.","Marie L. Gorman, Washington, D.C. to Mattie R[ochelle] Tyler, Courtland, VA Alex Jr. took the enclosed picture of John Tyler, Jr.'s grave at Arlington, but the film has not been looked at for years. They are enjoying wonderful weather there. Enclosed photo is the same one with the letter dated March 22, 1909. This copy has a caption written below it and an \"X\" over the grave. Envelope included.","Undated. (?) to Mattie [Rochelle] Tyler Marked \"Strictly confidential.\" The writer asks that Mattie come immediately after dinner so she can try on her wedding dress. The groom wanted to be married that night, but she asked him to postpone for a week. Envelope included.","Undated. Jeanie D. Portoro? To Mattie [Rochelle] Tyler, Jerusalem, VA Dance invitation. Envelope included.","Undated card. ? to Mattie [Rochelle] Tyler","Undated and unsigned card with envelope.","\"Albania\" postcard, copyright 1894, by the Singer Manufacturing Co.","Card for ? Rochelle","Envelope addressed to Miss Mattie Tyler, Courtland VA. Dated November 12, 1904 [Postmark].","Envelope addressed to (?).","Article from the Richmond News-Dispatch on James H. Rochelle, \"The Late Captain Rochelle\"","Article from the Richmond News-Dispatch on John R. Tucker,\"Rochelle's 'Life of Tucker'\" Written by W. F. Clayton, February 23.","Article from the Richmond News-Dispatch on Jefferson Davis: \"Tearing Down Davis' Prison\"","Autographed to John Tyler, Jr., by author(?).","Autographed to John Tyler, Jr., by author(?).","\"Party Purposes and Personal Political Designs Associated with Recent Popular Elections\" (Nov. 1 and 10, 1867 issues of Review) Discussion of President Johnson, \"Black Republican\", Conservative Republican and Democratic factions in Congress. Note: much of the document is on the back of Loyalty Oath blanks. [40 pages]","\"Black Republicanism –the Agent of British Policy in Respect to American Interests\" [27 pages]","Letter from John Tyler, Jr.  to daughter Mattie, Tallahassee. Describes family genealogy. Includes letter from Grace Tyler Scott asking about family history, March 7, 1875. Also includes copy of reply to Mrs. Scott's letter detailing family connections, March 23, 1875. In addition, a newspaper article detailing the accomplishments of Robert Tyler, Esq. from The Weekly Floridian, dated June 8, 1875, is included. Lastly, there is a copy of a letter to John Tyler, Jr. from (?) W. Jones dated May 17, 1875. A note on the entire suite of documents presumably by a member of Swem LIbrary's Special Collections staff is included.","Copy of genealogy for son and daughter in Virginia.","Letter from Virginia Board of Immigration, Richmond VA, inviting emigrants from Scotland, England and Wales.","Letter from Jeremiah Morton, Lapland, VA to Charles Bruce [copy], recommending John Tyler, Jr. to Immigration Board.","Scope and Contents","Letter to James Black, Richmond, Virginia from John Tyler, Jr., Richmond, Virginia, requesting job of drafting letter to English, Welsh and Scottish emigrants.","Letter from Jeremiah Morton, Mobile AL, to John Tyler, discussing John Black.","Scope and Contents","Letter from C. M. Smith and J. M. Donald , Richmond, Virginia to John Tyler, Jr., giving their opinion of Tyler's fitness and estimates of costs for emigrant letter.","Letter from John Tyler, Jr. to James Black, May 18, 1866, sending the draft of the \"Act to promote immigration\" from Great Britain.  Includes printed copy of the act entitled \"The State of Virginia to The People of Great Britain.\"","This last article recounts the trial of Tyler vs. Black. Tyler claims that Black, a member of the Virginia Board of Immigration, owes him $500 for drafting a letter to the people of England, Scotland and Wales.","Witness list for Tyler v Black.","Scope and Contents","Letter to John Tyler Esq., Richmond, Virginia from Robert Blow and Son, New York.","Letter describing land agency they have set up in New York to sell southern real estate, and asking Tyler to send lists of properties for sale around Richmond.","Response to letter from Tyler. [3 sheets]","Letter regarding letters of introduction from land agency","Response to a list of properties Tyler sent, statement that he will be their exclusive Richmond representative now.","Reference to a potential client passing through Richmond","Followup about potential client and comment about business picking up when South's political status is settled","Documents related to criminal case involving Tyler's half brother William Wells.","From J. E. Wells, Portage City, WI, to John Tyler, Esq., stating that he can't help William financially, asking to be kept informed on case. Included is a letter from J. E. Wells, Portage City, WI, to his brother, William Wells.","A letter from J. E. Wells, Postage City, Wisconsin, to his brother, William Wells, Williamsburg, Va. States that he hopes that William is innocent, but if he is not he \"must suffer the penalty of the law.\" Their father does not have the means to help him with the money William requested.","Documents from case, statement from defendant and argument from counsel that larceny had not been committed in Richmond, so the court had no jurisdiction. [5 sheets]","Notes from Tyler in preparation for case. [7 sheets]","undated. Divorce statement regarding Bryan Mallory and Anne Cunningham (?), on the ground of previous marriage.","From Allen Davis to W. R. C. Douglas.","Deed of (?) from Allen Davis to W. R. C. Douglass(?).","Deed from Allen Davis to W. R. C. Douglas. [3 Copies]","Petition of Leonard Henley to Virginia Legislature.","Draft of a Petition for election of officers, 3rd Cav, Missouri Volunteers (CSA) , Camp Davis , AR","Petition of the 3rd Calvary of the Missouri Volunteers (CSA) for an election of field officers. Camp Davis, AR","Documents in case of court-martial of Captain J. H. Carido [12 sheets and 1 envelope]","Ulster County Gazette, January 4, 1800 and The Virginia Gazette and Virginia Ad (Richmond, Virginia) February 1, 1800.","Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.","Special Collections Research Center","Republican Party (U.S.)","Tyler Family","Beauregard, Pierre Gustave Toutant, 1818-1893","Johnston, Joseph Eggleston, 1807-1891","Rochelle, Marie Antoinette","Shands, Letitia C. 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Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility."],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eJohn Tyler, Jr. (1819-1896) was private secretary to his father John Tyler (1790-1862) during his presidency, 1841-1845, Confederate Army officer and Assistant Secretary of War, 1861-1865, activist in Republican Party politics, assistant newspaper editor of the Washington National Intelligencer, and Tallahassee, Fla. Sentinel, editor of the Fernandina, Fla. Observer, Treasury Department official, lawyer and licensed preacher in the Methodist Episcopal Church South.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical Information:"],"bioghist_tesim":["John Tyler, Jr. (1819-1896) was private secretary to his father John Tyler (1790-1862) during his presidency, 1841-1845, Confederate Army officer and Assistant Secretary of War, 1861-1865, activist in Republican Party politics, assistant newspaper editor of the Washington National Intelligencer, and Tallahassee, Fla. Sentinel, editor of the Fernandina, Fla. Observer, Treasury Department official, lawyer and licensed preacher in the Methodist Episcopal Church South."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eJohn Tyler, Jr. Papers, Special Collections Research Center, William \u0026amp; Mary Libraries.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"prefercite_tesim":["John Tyler, Jr. Papers, Special Collections Research Center, William \u0026 Mary Libraries."],"processinfo_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eAcc. 78 T97 and 1992.67 processed by Special Collections Staff prior ot 2007. Acc. 2009.148 accessioned by Ute Schechter, Warren E. Burger Archivist, in April 2009. Acc. 2009.148 was arranged and described by Kate Hill, SCRC Staff, in summer 2009 and further arranged and described by Terry Noziglia, SCRC Staff, in September-October 2009.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"processinfo_heading_ssm":["Processing Information:"],"processinfo_tesim":["Acc. 78 T97 and 1992.67 processed by Special Collections Staff prior ot 2007. Acc. 2009.148 accessioned by Ute Schechter, Warren E. 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Prominent correspondents include Charles Francis Adams, Chester Alan Arthur, Pierre G. T. Beauregard, James Gillespie Blaine, James Buchanan, Jefferson Davis, Benjamin Stoddert Ewell, Henry Stuart Foote, Nathan Bedford Forrest, James A. Garfield, John Brown Gordon, Horace Greeley, Wade Hampton, Rutherford B. Hayes, Andrew Johnson, Joseph Eggleston Johnston, L. Q. C. Lamar, William Mahone, Raphael Semmes, William Henry Seward, John Sherman, Leroy Pope Walker, and William Lowndes Young.  Acc. 1992.63 consists of letters of John Tyler, Jr., son of the President, to Mrs. Laura Holloway, author of a book on the ladies of the White House.  Letters written from Washington, D.C. \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeries 2: Group B, Papers of Martha Rochelle Tyler.  They include a diary by Marie Antoinette Rochelle, correspondence of Martha R. Tyler from 1861-1928, postcards of Virginia, United States, a few European countries and other subjects, accounts from 1885-1910 and legal records from 1882-1910.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeries 3, Acc. 2009.148 Additon. Papers relating to John Tyler, Jr. and his family. The predominant dates are 1860-1885. Correspondents include Letitia C. Tyler Shands, her husband William B. Shands, and Robert Tyler. Among the topics covered are the Civil War, Post Civil War politics, as well as family affairs. Includes poems, poems, military and political notes and documents, Letitia Christian Shands letters, Martha Rochelle Tyler correspondence, newspapers, political and legal documents.\u003c/p\u003e  ","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe President has directed the Secretary of State's attention to a \"paper signed by the delegation of Maine, in both houses of the Congress, and the Senators from Massachusetts, relating to the alleged violations of the 3d Article sof the Treaty of Washington, by the British Government\", received from Farifield. 1p. LS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks her to ask her daughters to write for her; hopes to make their children better friends; thanks her for handkerchiefs and Japanese writing, wants to find out more about the Japanese; country air good for nervous diseases; had to teach for five years because of financial situation; encloses music composed by her friend Mr. Bolling. 3pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to the 1856 anniversary celebration of the Institute. 1 p. PM.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eto Colo[nel] Smith, [Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Va.]. Entrusts her son James Rochelle Tyler to Col. Smith's love and care; James has not had regular schooling for one year because family unable to locate proper teacher, so is unaccustomed to wordly ways; please inspect his clothing to make sure he has everything he needs. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHer daughter Mrs. Tyler has much improved in health since she came to the mountains; however she plans to leave soon; please prevail on her to remain at least ten more days in order to avoid the poor climate of eastern Virginia. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to write the article on \"Consummation of the Telegraph\" reminiscences of the first trial of the telegraph in December 1843, sending President Tyler's annual message to Baltimore; President Tyler's part in promoting science, inventions, and letters. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests an at-large appointment to West Point for his son James Rochelle Tyler. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEva and her are expecting company on the 6th; she and her sister [Martha Rochelle] are also invited. 1 p. ANS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses your appointment to West Point, the letters of application to the President, and a letter thanking the President; please accept the aoointment-the military is a good profession and with the U.S. expanding into an empire and because of the possibility of sectional conflict, military men will be in great demand. 3 pp. Cy of ALS. Including a PDS from John B. Floyd, Secretary of War, Washington, D.C., to James R. Tyler, Narch 1859, appointing him as a cadet to West Point beginning 1 June 1859, giving list of subjects to be studied, required clothing, and entrance requirements. 4 pp. Also including Cy of PDS written by John Tyler, Jr., from John Tyler Jr., Philadelphia, [Pa.] to James Buchanon, Pres. [of the] U[nited] States, Washington, D.C., 25 March 1859, thanking Buchanon for getting an appointment to West Point for James R. Tyler. 2 pp. Also including a Cy of ALS from John Tyler, Jr., Washington, D.C., to James Buchanon, President of the United States, Washington, D.C., 25 March 1859, 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames. R. Tyler reported for duty today. 1 p. PDS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCommissioning James R. Tyler a first lieutenant in the 65th Regiment of the 8th Brigade of the 4th Division of the Virginia militia, effective 24 December 1859. 1 p. PDS. Including an ADS signed by L.R. Edwards, C[lerk of] C[ourt], Southampton County, [Va.], 3 April 1860, stating that James R. Tyler took the proper oaths for the aforementioned commission. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCommissioning James R. Tyler a major in the 65th Regiment of the 8th Brigade of the 4th Division of the Virginia militia, effective 4 August 1860. 1 p. PDS. Including an ADS signed by L.R. Edwards C[lerk or] C[ourt], Southampton County, [Va.], 7 September 1860, stating that James R. Tyler took the proper oaths for the aforementioned commission. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis [Tyler's] advice to Davis was ignored and consequently the Union army was unable to organize and take control of Maryland, Kentucky, and Missouri and are threatening Richmond; discontent of people and soldiers; will resign if not permitted to exercise powers given him. Includes AN, stating he was persuaded to hold the resignation for one month, after Manasses he decided not to submit it. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCriticizes the conduct of the war, especiallty the inaction of the army; says the inactive should be taken before the Union raises more troops. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegrets not seeing Tyler in Richmond; called on Jefferson Davis to offer his services, possibly in starting a Southern military academy; sorry to learn that confederate forces were checked in the northwest, they were too scattered. 1 p. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing the letter; Crozet fought under Napolean Bonaparte and taught at West Point. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSecretary [of War Leroy Pope] Walker has resigne, many doubted his abilities; difficulties of setting up a new government during time of war; Mr. Walker did best he could under the circumstances; your vest coats are not here; argue in the family, he [JT] and Mrs. Tyler have been sick; might go to Richmond next week; worried about what side Kentucky will take; John may copy his Mexican saddle but he [JT] will not let him have it. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeneral [Leroy Pope] Walker was not the subject of the editorial \"Military Complaint\" because the complaint did not come from his troops. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr. that this letter was in reply to his note to Forsyth about an editorial in the Mobile Daily Register. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes Mobile is secured, in war there is no excuse for laxness in protecting cities; General [Leroy Pope] Walker is a good man for protecting Mobile; the Peninsula has a good general; slaves are working on the fortifications; Congress is busy; few military nominations have been acted on earlier but now are; trying to get alcoholics out of high ranks; dreamers get nothing done-have to work to shape our destinies; asks if he has heard from James Semple? he is supposed to report to the Merrimack. 3 pp. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of the letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"[C]ongratulations...upon your late financial stroke.\" 1 p. Cy of ALS. Including AN, John Tyler to President Davis, summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConstantly on the march; weather very bad, horses porrly shod; hoping to meet the enemy in order to break the monotony; wishes he knew someone who could get him a commission in the regular army; much sickness; if he does well in the field there is a small chance he will get a commission, but they go to men who know someone. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanking him for his complimentary message. 1 p. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, summarizing contents. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFailed to et the [Richmond] Whig issues containing \"Python? papers, but Capt. Warren sent them; people talking about them; write what really happened at Shiloh; Richmond threatened from Penninsula and Fredericksburg; troops moving through Richmond. 3 pp. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr. summarizing \"Python\" part of letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdministration has finally achieved its aim to establish a military dictatorship; plans to offer his services in effort to defeat both the Union army and the \"enemies of free government.\" 1 p. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces Major John Tyler, a scholar, and a fine soldier; Tyler will explain to him General Price's scheme. 1 p. Cy of ALS. Including ANS by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents; praising [T.H. Watts?] as a good general. 1 p. Also including a Cy of ALS, Col. James T. Holtzclaw, Montgomery, Alabama, to Col. Thomas Hill Watts, Richmond, Virginia, 11 June 1862. 2 pp. Also including ANS by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents; praise of [T.H. Watts?] as a general; deaths of Generals Garrett and Tracy at Vicksburg. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWalker's resignation not yet received by War Department; knows that Col. Watts and Secretary of War Randolph were old friends and has a letter of introduction to Watts, has been speaking to him of Walker's case, spoke to Watts of Bragg's treatment of Walker and other officers; Lt. Smith told him [JT] in Augusta more about Bragg's attitude towards Walker; advises him to go to Richmond and present his side; Watts will let him know how his conversation with Randolph and Adjutant General Samuel Cooper goes. 4 pp. Cy of ALS. Including AN, summarizing contents of letter. Also, including a Cy of ALS, from John Tyler, Jr., Columbus, Georgia, to Colonel T.H. Watts, Attorney General [of the] C.S., [Richmond, Virginia?], 21 July 1862. Learned from Lt. Smith of Bragg's vindictiveness towards Walker extending to Bragg criticizing Walker to Secretary of War [Judag P.] Benjamin; Walker has been motivated by goodwill and is responsive to orders; Bragg has been motivated by vindictiveness, Bragg should not have such power over others; justice should be done to Walker. 4 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants a field position, not a desk job; has been asking General [Leroy Pope] Walker, Secretary [Judah P.] Benjamin, General [Braxton] Bragg, and others for a field position, but in vain; let General Walker withdraw his resignation, then will be assigned to his staff; criticisms of Bragg are well-founded; not liked by his men. 4 pp. Cy of ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., stating that letter is about his case. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses copy of his [JT] letter to Watts; Jefferson Davis thinks he is using Bragg to further his own ambitions but Bragg is working for himself; Davis and Bragg are disregarding the interests of the Confederate States; worried about...\"the freedom of the Citizen and the Rights of the State.\" 2 pp. Cy of ALS, from John Tyler, Jr., Richmond, [Va.] to Colonel Thomas H. Watts, Attorney General, C.S.A., [Richmond, Virginia.?], 15 July 1862. Feels it is necessary to explain General L.P. Walker's case; Walker worked hard to train and arm 3 regiments of Alabama troops only to have them taken away and given to General Bragg; Bragg relieved Walker of command out of spite, thinking that Walker had slighted him when Walker was Secretary of War; this isn't fair-Walker should be restored to his command. 7 pp. Also including AN, letter is about the facts in General Walker's case. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received both his letters; doesn't think Davis trying to \"...destroy private or public liberty'; however Davis unequal to the tasks brought on my the crisis of war ; has received other criticisms of Bragg's conduct; urges him to write again. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgrees Davis is unable to meet the crisis of war; fears Davis means to make himself a king if Congress passes the conscription law and the law giving Davis power to remove officers at will; thinks Bragg will not live long; West Pointers too dominant in the Army; says he has no official duty in the Army since he opposes Davis' conduct of the war; solicites Yancey's aid in obtaining a commission in the regular army for James R. Tyler. 7 pp. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr. summarizing contents of letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived his letter; tell Genreal Price that he will join him as soon as he has gotten the last lot of shoes that he can get; has gotten about 5000 pairs so far. 1 p. ALS. Inlcuding AN by John Tyler, summarizing the contents of a letter from Col. C.H. Minge to John Tyler, Jr. 20 Feb. 1863.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFeels he has been dealt with unjustly; will try to help him get an official place. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr. about contents of this and a letter of 25 Sept. 1862. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived several of his letters; there are disagreements about the merits of General Price's activities in Mississippi; feels (along with the public) that Price can hold the Mississippi Valley; Richmond needs an evening newspaper; the Examiner is a good one; the Mobile Register supports Bragg; Tyler should use his pen and not seek a place in the army. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived his letters and Major Gaines' \"Chapter of History\" has shown them to various people; agrees with him that General Price would be the best president and general; will not publish the letters but will send them to Yancey; gave the letter about the Battle of Iuka to Yancey. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr. summarizing contents of letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003egranting leave of absence to Lt. [James R.] Tyler by John W. Riley, A. A. General, Richmond, Virginia 1 p. PDS. Including ADS, from N. W. White, Brigade Surgeon, Jerusalem, Va., 17 Jan. [18]63, extending leave of absence until 25 January 1863. Also including ADS, from N. W. White, [Sur[geo]n in charge of Jerusalem General Hospital, extending leave of absence until 21 Feb. 1863. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived his description of the Battle of Cornith through Mr. Roane; read the \"Python\" letter; discontent about conscription law very serious; patriotism of the masses being deadened by the blockade, lack of transportation, and the exemption clause of the conscription law; [Joseph E.] Johnston to lead the Western army; enjoys getting his letters; Bragg preparing transportation to move troops to Mississippi. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived \"Python\" letter; Richmond papers said it was too long to publish; same true fof article about Pres. John Tyler; glad he found an editorial position; desires him to send his articles. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been requested by Major John Tyler to write him introducing Mrs. Clark; she is going to Richmond to acquaint Davis with conditions under which the Democratic party of some Northeastern states might induce their states to end the war by joining the confederacy; asks him to listen to Mrs. Clark and do what he can to further her plan. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, saying letter is introducing Mrs. Clark. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived last \"Python\" letter about forming an alliance with the Northwest; the Northwest needs the South because they need free access to the Mississippi River; when peace comes the South will be the most prosperous country on earth; the treasury will be filled by profits from cotton and tobacco. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Python\" letter received and given to Mr. Yancey; doesn't like the idea of political union with any Northern States, unless could detach the southern parts of Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois; expresses confidence in South's ability to keep fighting despite privations; last \"Python\" article might demoralize the public; inefficiency of wartime legislature; everyone well here; wishes him good luck on the Western campaign. 3 pp. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBrill charged with desertion; charge signed by J. Rochelle Tyler, and witnessed by Thos. R. Dunn and Wm. B. Andrews. 1 p. ADS. Including AN by Jas. R. Tyler, 21 May 1863, summarizing contents. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis letters received; failure of Indians at Grand Gulf to prevent the Hartford from descending on the Mississippi River; hoping General Price's mission in Arkansas will succeed; Holmes' Army dissolved; reinforcing Bragg; Union movements in Mississippi and Alabama; movements of Hill and Longstreet; work of Congress: tax bill, bond sales, European loans; thinking of retiring. 5 pp. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of the letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis letter received; Austin being fortified; under martial law; nothing has yet been done about his \"policy,\" hasn't been able to talk with Gov. [Pendleton] Murrah; will let him know when something is done. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHappy that his brother elected to the Confederate Senate; this is a blow against his enemies. 2 pp. CY of ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRead his address to the legislature of Georgia and greatly admires it; old Washington politicians who control the Confederate government are not respecting the rights of citizens and property; fears they are trying to set up a monarchy with the help of West Point graduates; left the Bureau of War because did not like the way the administration was running the war of the government; suspension of writ of habeas corpus more odious than martial law; glad he struck a blow for civil liberties. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTook his letter 9 days to come from Selma; trying to get John M. Kelso, who deserted a year ago, back on duty; if Kelso is still under his command or if he knows where Kelso is, then it is his duty to return him to his regiment. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler Jr., that Kelso has left, taking his horse, saddle, and bridle; he doesn't know where he has gone. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks him for his letter; the states must resist the administration's efforts to impose military rule; the people must be made aware of attacks on their personal liberties; enjoyed reading the speech he made in Selma. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes he could be free to wield his pen in the cause of state sovereignty and constitutional liberty; has no vacancy in his government for him; he probably likes the resolutions recently passed by the Georgia legislature. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., Brown wrote to him at Selma.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrote her the two previous days; ladies must beware of sullying their reputation by writing too much; the Union army cut the railroad south of Petersburg; hopes to join her at the end of the month. 2 items. Partial ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that his speech made in Selma, Alabama, \"Our foreign and Domestic Status,\" has been reprinted in DeBow's Review; congratulates him on the \"happy change in our Georgia military,\" mentions that he has been ill. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePleased he has been restored to command; offers services to him. 1 p. Cy of ALS. Includes AN, summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeneral [Henry Alexander] Wise wrote the lead article in yesterday's Enquirer, acting from a patriotic conviction; the other four men will have to stand together to save the country. 1 p. Cy of ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., relating to Wise'ss appountment to the command of the Department of Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"The Bearer, J. Rochelle Tyler, 1st Lieut. of Co. A, 1st Batt. of Va. Inf[an]try, a Paroled Prisoner of the Army of Northern Virginia, has permission to go to his home, and there remain undisturbed. [signed] D.B. Bridge [?]\" 1 p. PDS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter received; encloses a draft for $160, although doesn't remember the debt; send receipt for draft. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., draft received and receipt sent. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGlenn and Howard, Baltimore Gazette, [Baltimore, Md.]. Suggests Baltimore Gazette take the lead in expressing Southern sentiment, since Baltimore is destined to become the leading Southern city; unite all conservative thought behind Andrew Johnson so that military rule could be brought to an end; suggests the new party be called \"Constitutional Republican\" to avoid the bad connotations of the Democratic party name; offers to move to Baltimore, set up his law practice, and help them with the newspaper. 3 pp. ALS. Including AN, summarizing contents. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Howard and he believe that the fewer people involved in running a newspaper, the better; therefore they can't offer him a position. 2 p. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnloses $50; Robert [Tyler] and his family are well. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., $50 enclosed. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThinks he should not have trouble finding a newspaper job since he writes so well; suggests he try looking in Washington, Richmond, Baltimore, Norfolk, and New York; Montgomery is dull but he can't leave until he earns some more money; urges him to send news about family. 4 pp. ALS. Including a Cy of ALS, Robert Tyler, Montgomery, Alabama, to John Tyler, Jr. 14 August [i.e. July] 1866. 2 pp. Also including AN, summarizing letter, orginial sent to Mr. Roane. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses various aspects of politics, including Radical Republicans and the Old Democratic party. 8 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis letter received; has left Richmond because unable to make a livign there, having no money to invest in any enterprise; father's political enemies and his own put obstacles in his path; also attacked for leaving wife, whom he believes dishonored him; is in Williamsburg looking at an offered position and is preparing a lecture for Baltimore; desires him to explain his meaning in his previous letter; especially on whom he wants to take revenge. 4 pp. Cy of ALS. Including AN, summarizing contents of Robert Tyler's letter of 2 Nov. 1866.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTyler in Wiliamsburg practising law; Robert [Tyler] was in D.C. and now in Baltimore looking for a new job; Robert now agrees with him about the evil motives of the Northern people who do not feel the effects of their actions since they are perpetrated only in the South; is making a living but never knows when his job may end; urges him to write. 3 pp. ALS. Including ANS, by John Tyler, Jr., letter from A. Roane of of 13 March 1867 says that Robert Tyler agrees with his political views, and letter from Robert Tyler of 14 July 1867, says he should be able to find a newspaper position. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnloses copies of obituaries of her grandmother Tyler and will send her a copy of the first letter her grandfather sent her grandmother; give his regards to Captain and Mrs. Bryant and tell them he will send them copies of some of his articles. 2 pp. Partial ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresident Johnson's administration able to wield little power; suggests he see Mr. Seward about a position; a man with Tyler's brains should be able to get something. 1 p. ALS. Including ANS, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTyler wrong in thinking the people can change the way the country is going; the people are no longer free because they have lost virtue, liberty, and independence; no patriots or statesmen anymore; the press either doing away with freedom or too weak to fight for it; gloomy about the guture. 2 pp. ALS. Including a Cy of ALS, James Gibbons, Philadelphia, [Pa.], to John Tyler, Jr. 22 July 1867. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived JT's letter when he returned from abroad; has seen the President [Johnson] three times and assured him support; thinks a public assurance would be injurious. 1 p. ALS. Inlcuding AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of the letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAuthorized A. G. Aleen of the National Intelligencer to offer his [JT] services in the interests of Democratic and Conservative parties; yesterday learned this had not yet been done; had planned to write several pamphlets and enlist the support of the Catholic hierarchy and the Fenian Brotherhood; fears the intentions of Radical Republicans-will try to take the property of leading Southerners. 2 pp. Cy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosed he will find an article [by Robert Tyler about General Grant] which he can use if he thinks it politically expedient, but do not use his name in connection with it; anxious to hear from him. 2 pp. Cy of ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been concerned about his efforts \"...to save the Republic and to preserve Constitutional liberty...\"; wishes to offer suggestions on how to preserve his power; he must control the War, Navy, Treasury, and Post Office departments by putting in strong and loyal men; beware who Republicans want for their next president; recommends William T. Sherman to be head of the War Department; must control Treasury in order to control the pursestrings; must control the post office in order to keep lines of communication open to the masses; recommends Thomas Ewing of Ohio for the treasury position, and Marshall [Col. W. H.] Lamon or General [James William] Denver for the post office; he must do all he can to preserve the executive's power so he can protect the country from the Radical efforts to curtail constitutional liberties. 11 pp. Cy[?] of ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of letter; stating that the letter had been submitted to Jeremiah S. Black, John M. Binckley, and others. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas just listened to a paper by John Tyler, Jr.; thinks it should be published by the New York Herald in order to advance the acuse of the constitution. 1 p. Cy of ALS. Including AN, stating that the letter was delivered to Lamon on 13 Sept. 1867. Also including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., about the second letter to President Johnson of 14 Sepot. 1867. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn last letter warned him about the dangers around him [AJ]; in this letter wishes particularly to address the problem of who can disenfranchise those white Southern men to whom Johnson had issued pardons; by counting only the Black vote in the South, the Radicals will degrade the presidential office by permitting a Black man's president to be elected rather than a white man's; he must arrange his cabinet so as to prevent the Radicals from overthrowing the presidential authority and prerogatives; predicts all manner of evil consequences (Black people rising against whites, loss of civil rights for Catholics, a dictator) if the Radicals have their way and their man (probably Grant) is elected; if will be able to prevent those calamities from occurring, and could be reelected president. 16 pp. Cy of ALS. Including ANS, by John Tyler, Jr., that a duplicate was given to W. H. Lamon. Also including ANS, by John Tyler, Jr., that the letter was originally dated 11 September 1867 but was changed to 14 September before being delivered to Johnston. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses a copy of a communication from residents of the District of Colombia to Johnson, signed by many residents; believes he can rally the people to support him. Cy of ALS. Including ALS, Native and Naturalized Citizens of the United States resident in Washington City and Georgetown, Washington City, D.C., to Andrew Johnson, President of the United States. 29 September 1867. Appreciates his efforts \"...to maintain the Supremacy of the Federal Constitution...\"; naturalized citizens especially are aware of teh dangerous threats along \"know-nothing\" lines which threaten their liberties; must guard against Congress seizing supreme power; says hopes are in him to protect freedoms. 9 pp. Also including a copy of some of the names of people who signed the petition. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCannot extend congratulations to him if the recent elections [in New York] support the Radical Republiacns, but can if the elections support the Democratic party; his correspondents in Alabama say they need more federal troops there. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, saying the letter \"...expresses teh real danger just now to the Democracy.\" 1 p. Also including AN, summarizing contents of the letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRarely talks about literature or politics, especially the latter, since he cannot vote. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, that this letter was in reply to several of his remarks. Patterson is brother-in-law of Andrew Johnson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTyler owes him $18; please pay at once; is having a hard time making a living. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs at the mercy of his enemies because he supports him [AJ]; the Radicals must be put down in order to preserve peace; even if [Samuel P.] Chase is thwarted in his ambitions, he and Grant will have to watch out for George H. Thomas. 4 pp. Cy of ALS. Including a NCI from the Constitutional Union, 26 Nov. [18]67, about the constitutional convention in Alabama; President Johnson and General Grant will not receive any support from Alabama unless they do something about the situation there. 1 p. Also including AN, summarizing contents of the letter. 1 p. Also including a [DF of an article?], about the flow of time and the passion for commerce with the Orient.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout Alabama politics. 2 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses extracts from a letter of Robert Tyler giving his views of impeachment of President Johnson, and how the blacks in South Carolina, Florida, Mississippi, and Louisiana can take over those states without armed force; recommends he take on Robert Tyler as a writer to support his position. 3 pp. ALS. Including AN, saying that Robert Tyler's articles were attached ti the letter sent to President Johnson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived a letter from Robert Tyler, the contents of which would probably interest him; the different possible candidates for the 1868 election: Grant, Sweard, Chase, Seymour, and Thomas; encloses newspaper articles. 2 pp. ALS. Inluding AN, summarizing contents of letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnjoyed his speech made on 10 December, upholding the Constitution; thanks him for his defense of white Southerners; Radicals unfit to uphold the constitution; there are many who have been left \"...without a State, or a Status...\" by the actionas of the Radical Republicans. 2 pp. [Df? or] ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIf he continues the way he is going, he will not be reelected, and probably [Samuel P.] Chase will be; he needs to spend money in the South on behalf of the Democratic party in order to get some support among the Black population. Cy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses newspaper articles; suffering of people in South and North; threat of anarchy. 2 pp. Cy of ALS. Including AN, saying that two articles from DeBow's Review were enclosed. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived a letter from Robert Tyler-says that the white people in Alabama are standing together politically; white Southerners support President Johnson; everyone, white and black, is ruined; encloses a newspaper article. 2 pp. Cy of ALS. Including AN, summarizing contents of letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe movement is going in the right direction and the adversary should be overthrown; nothing can stop him [JT] when he is doing what he thinks it right; has consistently supported him [AJ]; if he [JT] cannot do what he needs to be done, then appoint John Cantatore or John P. Brophy. 3 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of the letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRobert Tyler believes that if the Supreme Court declares the Reconstruction Acts illegal, military authority in the South will have to be subordinate to civil authority; Mrs. Huneker of Philedelphia, the daughter of James Gibbons, writes that the people will stand by Johnson if he calls on them; expects General John O'Neill to call on him [AJ]; the country can be saved from civil war by moving the executive branch to New York City, where it will be easier for the people to rally around him. 2 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe Radicals have let several opportunities for complete victory slip through their fingers, enabling Johnson to gather strength. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, summarizing contents of the letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eto be offered the National Democratic Committee at Washington Feb. 22, 1868, for adoption. Rendering thanks to Andrew Johnson for his part in upholding the constitution. 2 pp. Df of AD.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBelieves impeachment will fail; please support the action to be taken on Monday. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, summarizing contents of the letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses Robert Tyler's report to the Executive [Democratic] Committee of Alabama; is ready to do whatever he can to support him [AJ]. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, summarizing contents of the letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas forwarded $300 to him by express mail; please acknowledge receipt. 1 p. ALS. Including ANS, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces him to Capt. Theo[?] F. Tobin; Capt. Tobias Sand [Sneed?] might be of use to him [JT]. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSummary of their conversations: 1. all white Southerners have to join together; 2. white Southerners need to join the Fenian Brotherhood in fighting the Radicals; 3. this combination will be directed by the Southerners and can be used for other purposes. 2 pp. Cy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvises him not to spend too much time at [Fenian Brotherhood] headquarters while he is in New York City; Canada in state of alarm; will be in New York City on Monday; encourages him to express his views to Mr. Meehan [?]; does he think a tour of inspection to ______ advisable? 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis letter about Gen'l F[orrest] was received; \"...all the parties we spoke of will be at the appointed place and time.\" Col. Merriwether expressed his views on the subject at the state convention. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, summarizing contents of letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA vacancy is to occur in the office of the Collector of Internal Revenue for the Richmond District; wants him to find out if the Senate and the President will confirm him [WS] in the office. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, summarizing contents of the letter; Selden was confirmed in the position. Also including AN, Col. Stone, the previous collector had to resign because he was involved with fraud. Also including AN, comparing the legality and the oppresiveness of the union of Ireland with Britain to the union of the South with the U.S.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegrets that he is unable to meet him because of business downtown; asks him to call at 1:00. 1 p. ALS. Including an ACS, [P.]G.T. Beauregard, to John Tyler, Jr., [18 June 1868?], making an appointment for the following morning. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWeather is beautiful; regrets he is unable to send the picture because of its size; Jimmy saw Mrs. Ridely and daughters recetnly, has he seen Mrs. Tyler [widow of Pres. Tyler] and her children? Sister's photograph is enclosed, has not has any chills for a while. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses a more perfect copy of his report of his operations in the South; has addressed it to him and Mr. Gibbons since they were the ones who enlisted his aid; the gentlemen coming to the Democratic convention and to meet with him are unaware of the political implications of the movement; has changed slightly the originial wording of his letter of instructions; when the gentlemen arrive, will introduce them to him; that is as far as his present authority goes. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncluding ALS, from John Tyler, Jr., City of New York, New York, to General John O'Neil, the President, and Mr. James Gibbons, the Vice-President ofthe Fenian Brotherhood, New York City, New York. Acting by their instructions, following is a report of what he [JT] did; first, went to Memphis and conferred with N. B. Forrest, G. J. Pillow, and I. G. Harris, showing how Southern interests were supported by the Catholics, how the Fenian Brotherhood had been reorganized after Sweeny's attempt to invade Canada and the exposure of O'Mahoney and Stephens, an dstood ready with government and army to take over a British possession and set up its own government, and how the Fenians and the South could maintain their constitutional liberties if they cooperated; is anxious to cooperate with anyone who will help the South prevent the Radicals from taking over poltically and economically; left Memphis and travelled to New Orleans where he met with General Beauregard, who was sympathetic with the Fenians' objectives; offered him the position of commander-in-chief; Beauregard declined on account of his health; then went to see General Richard Taylor, who declined to join because of his parole; offered Raphael Semmes the command of the naval forces, which he declined fortime being; Beauregard had given him introductions to J.B. Gordon and Wade Hampton, so he approached them; also spoke briefly to Robert Tyler and General [James Holt] Clanton about the Fenian cause; many expressed doubts about the propriety of attacking Canada; approached Joseph E. Johnston, who is occupied with writing a book abd loath to start another war; since arriving in New York City, has again talked with General Beauregard and hopes to persuade him to give them [i.e. Gibbons and O'Neil] his thoughts on the subject; invited John C. Brown to the meeting in New York City; thinks it would be a mistake to invade Canada before the November Elections, for fear such invasion would promote the Radical cause in the U.S.; also it would lead to a religious war, and restrictions on the Catholic Churcg ub teg U.S.; those encouraging them in their enterprise are trying to get them and their Democratic votes out of the country so that the Radicals can be elected to office; if the Democrats are elected to power, they might make war on England an dthen their plan to invade Canada would be welcomed. 46 pp. Also including AN, \"Report of John Tyler, Jr., ...associated with his mission South.\" 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSaw the following people on his trip South: Lt. Gen. N. B. Forrest, Ex-Governor Isham J. [i.e. G.] Harris, Major General Gideon J. Pillow, Gen. [P.] G. T. Beauregard, Admiral Raphael Semmes, Gen. Richard Taylor, Nr. Robert Tyler, Gen. [James Holt] Clanton, Major Gen. J. B. Gordon, Lt. Gen. Wade Hampton; Forrest Gordon, and Hampton agreed to meet with them and advised contacting Gen. Joseph E. Johnston; Beauregard came to see him in New York City and advised contacting Major Gen. J.C. Brown; a meeting has been arranged for early July, which Beauregard, Forrest, Gordon, and Hampton will attend; if they think it necessary, there will be other Confederate leaders at the National Democratic Convention whom they can consult; is looking forward to introducing them to the generals, and hopes the plans will be successful. 6 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosed is a copy of a letter from Wade Hampton, stating his position as well as those of Generals [William] Preston, Gordon, and Forrest on their recent interview. Including AN, summarizing contents of the letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAuthorizes him to consult with General [P.] G. T. Beauregard and other former Confederate officers about the Fenian Brotherhood's plans; lets them know how much they admire their abilities and how much they would like them to join them. First sentence revised by John Tyler, Jr. 2 pp. Including AN, summarizing contents of letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHealth precludes his acceptance of the command offered; General Richard Taylor may be able to assist him. Including AN, summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes his health will be restored; plans to use the introduction to Richard Taylor this evening. 1 p. Including AN, summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUntil such time as the foreign power which he represents has a de facto government and a flag, there can be no naval force; when that time comes he will be happy to become the commander of that force. 1 p. Including AN, summarizing contents of letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInquires whether they wish to stay with their delegations to the convention or have their own suite; expects them about the last of the month. \"Keep uncommitted on the Presidential question.\" 2 pp. Including AN, summarizing contents of letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvises him to secure a suite of rooms for the party; will be in New York City by the 1st of July; has written to [John B.] Gordon and [Wade] Hampton and has seen John C. Brown about this. 1 p. Including AN, summarizing contents of letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill arrive in New York about 3 July; has arranged a room already. 1 p. Including AN, summarizing contents of letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived his letter; reminds him of his [RS] letter of last May, wherein he states that he could be of no service until such a time as the cause has a de facto government; when that time comes he would be glad to assist the cause. 1 p. Including AN, summarizing contents of the letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGordon, Forrest, and he [W. H.] concur in the agreement reached the other day; is planning to leave this morning. Including AN, summarizing contents of the letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis letter and telegram have just reached him; F[orrest] has now told him everything; saw Gen'l [Julius?] Hayden who says the country around Huntsville is likely to erupt [into violence?] anytime; the people are awaiting an opportunity to seize back their rights; expects to be out of Memphis for two or three weeks; Col. Merriwether is fine. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, summarizing contents of letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs busy today; will be free tomorrow morning. 1 p. ACS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn view of the fact that during the recent war, Great Britain was able to regain her lead in world commerce and once again started molesting naturalized U.S. citizens, it is resolved that the Democratic party will protect the citizens of the U.S., will support their claims against Britain, and seek to regain the U.S. lead in worl commerce; since the Republican party is seeking to promote the interests of the rich over the poor, it is resolved (here insert the resolutions on the Reconstruction acts, and on finance, revenue, and currency). 6 pp. AD. Including ADF, of the last part of the preamble and the resolutions. 1 p. Also including ANS by John Tyler, Jr., the delegates, \"instead of laying aside all personal considerations, \" began discussions on cabinet appointments; hence the peculiar tone of his speech ar Delmonicos and his letter to Mr. Preston. 1 p. Also including ALS, from Frank P. Blair, [New York City, N.Y.]. Has decided not to write for publication the letter he promised to write yesterday, as he has often expressed opinions in the past; he agrees with the enclosed resolutions. 1 p. Also including ANS, by John Tyler, Jr., F. P. Brotherhood and Catholics, although his later remarks to the Missouri delegation which were published did seem to redeem his promise.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTalleyrand could have said that he represented a principle at the Congress of Vienna; likewise the Catholics in the U.S. represent a principle and they also have power; tells him this for the benefit of his work at the Democratic National Convention. 1 p. Cy of ALS. Including AN, stating this is a duplicate of the letter sent to Preston.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to a reception on 6 July. 1 p. PC. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], invitation was extended to all delegates at the Democratic National Convention. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill arrange the next meeting between him and Generals N.B. Forrest and [John B.] Gordon and the parties he [JT] represents [i.e. Mr. O'Neill and Mr. Gibbons of the Fenian Brotherhood]. 1 p. Cy of ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., Summarizing contents of the letter; the meeting took place on 12 July in General Preston's rooms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresident Johnson disappointed that Southerners did not insist upon his nomination; he has yielded to the Radicals by agreeing that the black-dominated legislature in the South are to select the electoral college. 1 p. Frag. of AL. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of the letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs just recovering from a fever; agrees with him about the causes of war; says foes are seeking a reason to destroy them; they must wait awhile until able to resist foes; \"church is spreading rapidly and will soon include all worthy men from the Potomac to the Rio Grande,\" urges him to tell how the meeting [between the Southern generals and the Fenians] went. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of the letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis letters received; thanks him for his advice; shall Mrs. Ekins forward his letters to him? 1 p. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of the letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInquires about his daughter [Mattie?], cousing Sally, Mr. C, Tony, and Anna; give them his regards; Mr. Savage's \"abortive\" convention has inspired them with hope, but it didn't fo well for Mr. Savage; the General [i.e. John O'Neill] treated Col. O'Beirne roughly in his speech. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes to acquaint him with his activities of the past summer during which he prevented a \"collision\" with Great Britain and satyed civil unrest in the South; has been twice pardoned and because of his ancestors, is very concerned about the welfare of the United States; hopes to persuade the Democratic electoral colleges [to make the vote in the electoral college unanimous for Grant]. 2 pp. Cy of ALS. Imncluding AN, by John Tyler, Jr., letters to General Dent and to W.H. Seward of 10 and 18 November [18]68, about making the electoral college vote unanimous for Grant.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas saved him additional problems by preventing a \"collision\" with Great Britain and by laying to rest civil disturbances in the South; has been twice pardoned for his past acitivities; enclosed is the legal answer to the report made by Secretary of the Interior [Orville Hickman] Browning about the claim of Col. William Selden, former marshall of the District of Columbia, fo rkeeping prisoners; Browning's predecessors in the office, starting with Jacob Thompson, have treated the case wrongly; Johnson has the power to reopen the case; hopes his family will always be well-treated by whomever is president. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosed letters show he started a movement earlier this month [to persuade members of the electoral college to vote for Grant]; can prove that this summer he prevented a clash with Great Britain and laid to rest some of the civil disconent in the South; has been twice pardoned. 1 p. Cy of ALS. Including a Cy of ALS, from John Tyler, Jr., Washington, D.C., to John B. Gordon, Wade Hampton, Admiral Raphael Semmes, William Preston, J.W. Stevenson, C.C. Clay, John Forsyth, Robert Tyler, and others. 9 November 1868. Is enclosing a letteraddressed to other leading citizens [about the electoral colelge vote]; the predecents for the suggestion can be found in the electoral college votes in 1824, 1836, and 1840; thinks it expedient and necessary to maintain peace for the electoral college to vote unanimously for Grant. 3 pp. Also including a Cy of ALS, John Tyler, Jr., Washington, D.C., to Generals [Wade] Hampton, and [John B.] Gordon, [William] Prestong, I.W. Stevenson, C.C. Clay, Robert Tyler, and others, 8 November 1868. Recommends the Democratic part members of the electoral colelge cast their votes for Grant for the following purposes: as a conciliatory gesture, to show that if he is good to them they will support him, so he won't be left entirely in the hands of the Radicals, and to \"strengthen\" him in his conservative tendencies. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgrees whole-heartedly that the Democrats shpuld give their electoral votes to General Grant, but only with the apporval of Horatio Seymour; doesn't want it to look like they're deserting their candidate; believes Grant will be more conservative if the Deomcrats support him; has expressed these views to his friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses his report to the Fenian Brotherhood, advising them not to invade Canada; they are offended with him because of the advice, but he still has some power over them. 1 p. Cy of ALS. Including a Cy of ALS, John Tyler, Jr., City of New York, New York, to the President, Vice-President, and the Executive Committee of the Fenian Brotherhood. 19 June 1868. Advises against invading Canada for the following reasons: 1. while the Radicals are in power, it will liekly result in their disenfranchisement; 2. since neither Great Britain nor the U.S. can afford a war, they will probably unite against the Fenians; 3. it would be the cause of starting a world-wide union of Protestant nations; 4. the Democratic party needs their votes; if the Democrats win the presidential election in November, there will probably be a war with Great Britain, in which case their invasion of Canada will be welcomed; therefore, it's best to await the results. 15 pp. Also including ANS, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of the letters. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses a copy of General Beauregard's letter [of 19 Nov. 1868]; fears others will not see the expediency of following his suggestion. 1 p. Cy of ALS. Including AN, summarizing contents of General Beauregard's letter and Tyler's to Seward.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould like to have him join him in making some visits tomorrow. 1 p. ALS. Including a poem about love. Also including a list of 7 names.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes the weather will permit them to go visiting tomorrow; comes see her at any time. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuggested to the Female Orphan Asylum that he might be able to lectre on their behalf, but for various reasons, the offer was voteddown. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses the article he wished to see; visited the Board of Trade and believes a lecture can be satisfactorily arranged. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis friends and he would liek to have him [JT] come lecture again, but fear it would not pay him. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses his [JT] book and one of his [WHP] sermons. 1 p. ANS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFragments of poems written about James. R. Tyler. 1 p. ANS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to the wedding of Emma M. Ridley and George P. Burgwyn. 4 items. PC. Also including a card listing numbers and names. 1 item.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to the wedding of Julia Tyler and William H. Spencer, PC.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas not yet seen the archbishop about publishing his letter; invited him to attend the labor union's convention in Philadelphia. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, but John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of the letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInexcusable of him not to print a retraction of the slander against him [JT] sooner than he did; was in the hospital to undergo surgery, not for intoxication, yet he [OKH] mistakenly assumes that poor people are intemperant; family [of JT] was left destitute after the war and he was barred from his former profession; has very moderate habits; Harris' slander is a result of political differences, envy, and hate; General George H. Thomas is a relative and can help at anytime; may be poor, but never have done any base thing, which is more than his political friends can say; he is a contemptible man. 17 pp. Df of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncluding ANS, by John Tyler, [Jr.,], his reply to the slander was not published. 1 p. Also including AN, copied out of the Daily Chronicle, 28 August 1869, \"the slander of the Chronicle upon muself.\" 2 pp. Also including ALS, from Tom Florence, Washington, D.C., to [Col. Io Severns?, Washington, D.C., Sept.? 1869], General Tyler will give him his defense against the slander, which defense is to be published in the Constitutional Union; some of the language may be too strong. 2 pp. Also including ALS, by Col. Io Severns, Washington, D.C. to [?], will put Tyler's letter in the editorial columnl use the following introduction. See oversize file.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a place for Tyler in the Norfolk and St. Nazaire Steam Navigation Co. 1 p. ALS. Including ANS, by John Tyler, Jr., these apers were returned at his request; his application is still to be considered. 1 p. Also including AN, a memo to Charles H. McCormick and others in Chicagoabout the steamship line and to write Professor Maury. 1 p. Also including AN, enclosed is an outline of the Norfolk and St. Nazaire Steamship Transatlantic Line; also two addresses. 1 p. Also including AN, giving Col. G.L. Thompson's address of Col. Thompson, 1 p. Also including an AD, giving the history, routes, and proposed operations of the Norfolk and St. Nazaire Steam Navigation Company of France, and the Virginia and Tennessee Airline Railway. 8 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIf she is still unmarried on 8 oct. 1870, he is to give her 2 books; if she marries on or before that date, she is to give him a coat. 1 p. ADS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. George Alfred Townsend's remark about him in the Chicago Tribune was a lie, and he is surprised the Evening Star printed it, knowing it was such; he wishes to print a refutation. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTook his enclosure to Mrs. Ames, but was unable to see her; she is rumored to be going out with a Memphis lawyer; wishes Tyler could \"win her affections\" and gain access to her fortune by marrying her; \"fraug, violence, and, and plunder [are] the order of the day.\" 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeBow's Review is concerned chiefly with recording the progress of the South; his article on U.S. diplomatic relations with Central and South America sounds useful, but there are no guaranties of a regular column. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill accept the position as associate editor of the National Intelligencer as a man with conservative political views, provided he is allowed freedom in writing and is paid $500 per quarter; if Alexander Delmar agrees, let him sign this. 1 p. ALS. Including ANm, by John Tyler, Jr., this was his ultimatum to Mr. Delmar\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGlad to hear he recovered from his recent illness and hopes things will go better for him; hopes that the late war won't result in the ruin of all the old families; \"wholesale thievery [is] the basis of American life today\" moved to Greenville so children could get an education; after 2 hard years of struggling on his plantation is able to relax a little now; rewrote the manuscript and hopes to get it published; tell Roane he wrote him. 4 pp. ALS. Including AN, letter answered. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHave copies of DeBow's Review beginning with the orginial issue; is interested in his article on his father; the policies of the Old Whigs; tell Gov. Wise to encourage polytechnic education and to open a shcool of Navigation so Virginia can take advantage of the expanding U.S. trade. 5 pp. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of letter; accepted offer \"if ever able to get work again.\" 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWarns that Radicals in Congress are usurping Grant's powers and particularly mentions [Charles] Sumner and [Benjamin] Butler as threats; calls for a veto of the \"Virginia Bill\" suggests that Grant call a General Convention to fram a new Constitution; sees Congress present course leading to civil war and/or monetary crash as it weakens the power of individual states; mentions moving capitol to Mississippi Valley to weaken New England's influence; suggests that Jeremiah Black of Pennsylvania could draft such a message. 9 pp. ALS. Including Cy of ALS, 7 pp. Ibncluding AN, John Tyler, Jr., endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p. Also including AN by John Tyler, Jr., n.d., that letter was given to Mr. Dox of Alabama 24 January 1870, after passage of Virginia Bill; was returned by him 27 January 1870 without being given to Grant. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscontinue efforts to get Democratic Senate and House members to give subscriptions to \"the Course of Parties in the United States under hte Constitution\" to be written along with a literary work on \"Father\" [President John Tyler]; [seems to desire discontinuance due to lack of response]; the Democratic party \"has done nothign to relieve itseld of the many onerous obligations under which it rests.\" 3 pp. Cy of ALS. Including AN endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHaving considered long the situation of the country and general social and political status is returning his salutation and desires a confidential interview. 1 p. Cy of ALS. Including AN endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs enclosing a letter to Robert Ridgway which will explain a confidential metter. 1 p. Cy of ALS. Including ALS from John Tyler, Jr., Washington City, D.C., to Robert Ridgway, House of Representatives, Washington, D.C. 26 Feb. 1870, telling that old war injury acted up last year and therefore has not been working so have disagreeable predicament as regards to boarding bill; will pay back any loans as soon as possible; needs $125 today so he can get out of city. 3 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppreciates his efforst to obtain help [financial?] from Virginia Senators and Representatives but having thought about it must decline such aid; has suffered too much humiliation already. 2 pp. Cy of ALS. Includes AN endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill help him collect his essays; has the weekly he poke of packed away and will hunt it up and copy what you wished; or can bring entire volume to him; Mr. Burwell of New Orleans has the loose numbers. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr., endorsing and summarizing the letter; indicates Tyler wrote back and requested volume brought to Washington. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas the copy of Abell's Life, Mr. Gillett's letter; the birth and lineage he worked out and Mrs. Halloways' book; this is a \"sacred task\" [writing a memoir of President Tyler] but will take sometime due to frequent interruptions. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, John Tyler, Jr., explaining letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas talked to Dr. Cloud, State Superintendant of Education and Chairman of the Educational Board about his [JT] case; he will write to the President of the University of Alabama, N.A. Luniley [sic] [Lupton]; it seems the chairs he [JT] preferred are not yet filled; suggests he immediately write the men mentioned above; his brother will talk to Mr. Cloud also; Keep politics out of this; has sent manuscript to Claxton, Remson, and Haffelfinger of Philadelphia who accepted it; could he send them a short note about it?; wrote to Dr. Luniley [sic] [Lupton] himself. 4 pp. ALS. Including ALS from William Falconer, Greensborough, Alabama, to John Tyler, Jr., 23 March 1870, indicating the name of the President of the University of Alabama is N.A. Lupton, not N.A. Lumiley; sorry about the mistake. 2 pp. Also including AN John Tyler, Jr. endorsing and summarizing both letters. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been in bed or would have answered sooner; it will take time to find out-on the war path for him [JT]  now; come over soon. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, John Tyler, Jr. endorsing letter which is in regards to lecture; answered letter saying to go ahead with arrangements; will share benefits. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received letter of the 15th; will send help to Mrs. [Susan A.] Eppes through Mrs. Semple; will confer with her about admission of Mrs. \"E.\" to Aged Women's Home. 1 p. ALS. Including ALS from W.W. Corcoran, Wash[in]gton D.C., to Jo[h]n Tyler, Jr., Washington, D.C., 24 Nov. 1869, informing that the place at the cemetary he noted as vacated by Doct[or] Hunter has been filled more than three months ago. Also including ANS John Tyler, Jr., endorsing and explaining Corcoran's letter of 17 March 1870. 1 p. Also including ANS John Tyler, Jr., Expressing wish to do for another what he cannot do for himself, however severe his suffering. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from mutual friend General John Tyler [Jr.], is really surprising; how can a sane man expect anyone in these times to invest $300,000 in a cure for Hog Cholera or any other invention; friend in California also has a cure for Hog Cholera and he will get a patent for him; if Tyler's friends cure is also valid perhaps they can take out a joint patent; anyone who wants $200,000 for any invention is either a fool or an idiot. 2 pp. ALS. Including ANS by John Tyler, [Jr.], to Colonel [Farrar], n.d., designating Walton's letter as a breech of faith and an attempt to extort his client's secret; but to get that secret they must pay $300,000 cash. In margin. Also including AN [by John Tyler, Jr.], n.d., identifying Walton's friend as a certain Fletcher, veterinary surgeon from Missouri an California. In margin.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas not forgotten him but has many troubles and did not want to bother friends with them; but he has written first; as a lecturer she has been successful; leaves Monday for Pennsylvania, then Michigan and Kentucky; then shall scribble for the newspapers; knows he does not approve of women lecturing but she has a famiyl to support; brother has drawn on her publisher and left her a debt; can he find him?; the world is utterly selfish. 4 pp. ALS. Including AN endorsed and summarizing letter. 1 p. ALso including D from [?], to Christopher O'Brien, Potomac Steamboat Co., [?], n.d., on verso of endorsement, directing receiver of memo to verify name of company; to draw a declaration of debt; make to copies and distribute. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis lodge [of the Knights of Pythias] accepts his proposal; please advertise; lecture will be in Concordia Oprea House or Masonic Temple; pelase state a preferred date. 1 p. ALS. Including AN by [John Tyler, Jr.] endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p. Also incoluding AN by [Tyler], 28 March 1870, answered lettere as desired. 1 p. Also including AN by [Tyler], 7 april 1870, lecture on the 21st at Concordia Hall. 1 p. Also including AN by [Tyler], 19 April 1870, come on next morning and stop at Howard House. 1 p. Also including AN by [Tyler], n.d., went on 20th; stopped at Howard House; next day no proper arrangements so declined to lecture. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosed is a letter from the pen of \"Python\" which will be republished; read it before interview; has contemplated views on public affairs for 18 months and is now ready to reveal them; of course does not wish to be generally known through his pseudonym. Cy of ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr., endorsing and summarizing letter, indicating that enclosed letter mentioned [but missing] was from the Baltimore Gazette of 25 March 1870. 1 p. Also including ALS from N[athaniel] Michler, Washington, D.C., 7 March 1870, acknowledging receipt of communication os 15 February; and hopes to meet with him. 1 p. Also including AN by John Tyler, Jr., endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCannot intrude upon him again despite the nature of their short conversation; much is being lost by delay in accepting his suggestion; remember he [JT] organized the Bureau of War of the late Confederate States, served as an officer of Rank and Adjutant General; yet the matter can be revealed only the way he suggests; through the Party at Providence Hospital higher personage can be revealed and all worth knowing be known. 2 pp. Cy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis letter of the 8th was received and answer delayed as he expected to go to Washington; he is now not going so will write; appreciates his desire to collect his writings and his books are at his disposal; perhaps he should play Mohamet and come to the Mountain. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr., endorsing and explaining letter; wants extracts from Mrs. DeBow's copies of \"DeBow's Review.\" 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLecture will be at the Concordia on the 21st at 8pm; John Taliaferro wants to be remembered to you; if seeds are being distributed at the department he would like some papers. 1 p. ALS. Including AN by [John Tyler, Jr.], endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould like to see letter and correspondence to which he refers; would like to publish it; knows he has not forgotten the memoir of which they have corresponded. 1 p. AL. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr., endorsing and explaining that Burwell refers to the memoir of President Tyler, and the last Burwell refers to the memoir of President Tyler, and the last correspondence of General G[eorge] [?] H[enry] [?] Thomas. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis [JT] brother and he [WF] have both been ill so his [JT] recommendations have just been sent to Dr. Lupton; encloses a letter from him; keep corresponding with him; in the meantime he has enquired as to his [JT] opening a highschool though dall is the best time of year for that; advised Arch[ibald] Roane to open a school here but he wanted Richmond and politics; suggests he make an effort with Bou[rne?] or some such periodical literature to write short memoirs of early men of Virginia; leave politics out of it; write \"a la Burke\" when his [WF] book Bloom and Briar comes out he will direct the publishers to send a copy. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003estating that life presents few objects worth striving for; one should learn to want but little; hoe does he like the idea of writing an old Virginia times; it would not interefere with other employ; think of old Be[nter?], what a mass of energy that old rascal was; where is his daughter?; can she assist him?; is nearly paralyzed but keeps on working; life is too trifling to despair. 4 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eletter refers to professorship at the University of Alabama 1 p. Also including AN by John Tyler, Jr., that both letters were answered on 10 May [1870]; yielding to 1st suggestion, rejecting last as impracticable with the temper of the Northern press one of envious hate. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eon verso of endorsement, saying he has not agreed to take testimony in the case of Antler vs. Whissle[?] Dickerson; objects to any proceedings held there on the case; reserves the right to move for the suppression of all such testimony. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis last winter has been unusually gay-parties and weddings; Clara went to only two and begged no more; she likes small gatherings; has met a friend of his, Capt. Celsus Price who recently lsot his mother; his [JT] friend Miss Mary Polk married Dr. Draper of Maryland; met Mr. Mag[were?]; happy his prospects are better; may go to Canada and Washington but business has been bad for three years; greetings to family, especially cousin Lettie Semple; his [JT] Major Loughborough did not visit, just dropped letter. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA friend sent the papers express this morning; encloses the receipt; wishes you could call occaisionally on Father Wigest and Sister de Chantel of the Visitation Convent; it would be to your advantage apart from the pleasure of the visit. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCongratulations on his \"bright business prospects;\" prices for [chemical] analyses vary. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReturns the enclosure of his last letter as expects no monetary reward; did not breathe the air of Massachusetts long enough for that; is please to hear of his professional success and bright prospects; good that cousing Sallie has a school and she and Mr. C. are well; he [JT] knows how he feels about the movement [Fenians] which resulted in the late fiasco; O'Neill's late movements have mortified his best friends; with proper direction the organization could achieve its glorious object; still it will not die as it has a holy cause which for centuries has sustained the people of Ireland. 2 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSo glad to hear from him; has searched long to reach him; had pneumonia April 1869 and is well now but tires easily; read his article with interest; fate of this government is shrouded in the future; past symmetry of government is gone and confusion reigns; the republic is in ruins; elements of Civil War exist; legislature is imprevious to the crie sof the people; is deeply affected by death of friends such as Mom[?] Arleise[?], James Murdaugh; the small hermitage [Wurburton] has been sold to Mr. Wood from the north and his title may not be good; are out of Circuit Court and are much fatigued; pleased with Judge Garreson from Accomac Co.; hopes his son Robert has promise at the bar. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr., endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOvercome by heat and has just returned to business; was unab;e to obtain any further information as to the Israelite and his victim who were settling their \"land\" business in Orange C.H.; his friend Rob[er]t T. Craighill, Attorney at Law, Lynchburg is known in that region and may be able to tell of desireable land for sale. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived his letter of the 6th; came here from Variety Springs in Augusta County; about 800 visitors here and as far as he knows neither \"scalawags\" nor \"carpetbaggers;\" waters are medicinal; many businessmen of Richmond here-Judge Lyon; Mr. Carrington of the Exchange Hotel, P. V. Daniel, Jr., President of the R. F. and Potomac RR, W. A. Maury Lovingstine, the Jewish delegate in legislature, Bishop Doggett, Revs. Hoge and Nolley, Mr. Pizzini; from here he goes to the Cold Sulpher near Goshen; then Rockbridge Alum and Variety, then home. 3 pp. ALS. Including AN [John Tyler, Jr.] endorsing letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrote some days ago for him to send manuscripts he elft addressed to Mr. H. B. Cust[in?] of Accomac; will be in Washington in a few days so retain them. 1 p. ALS. Including AN John Tyler, Jr., endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p. Also including AN [Joseph Segar], noting papers returned in preson, 5 Sept. 1870. 1 p. Also including ALS from Joseph Segar, to John Tyler, Jr., 15 Aug. 1870, requesting Tyler to send 2 manuscripts left with him to Old Point; will pay on his end. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes he could accept a series of politcal articles from him but they are financially unwell; \"The XIX Century\" is slowly winning its way but pays little; his [WWH] srevices as editor are gratiutious; they hope soon to be able to compensate contributors; their views correspond and he would like him to appear in their pages monthly as an editorial contributor. 1 p. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr., endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpected to have sent him proceeds for his notes for $75 but they called off the campaign; hopes to send it in a few days; does not want to be misunderstood that he ran when Waller did in 1869 as an Independant Republican as he is now; assumes Conservative and Moderate Republicans voted for him so to defeat Whittlesey; he acted as an honest man not a party man; voted against giving Mrs. Lincoln a pension; to reduce tarriff and Internal Revenue; voted to admit Mississippi, Texas and Georgia without the provisions given Virginia; when possible he supported the Republican part as he was brought up anti-slavery; voted to enforce 15th amendment with no apologies as something had to be settled; is for peace but there will be none if the Democrats are restored to power. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr. endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis letter reminded him of earlier, happier days; he will tell the literary Societies of the University of his desires as the faculty does not directly interfere with such matters; or in getting use of the Public Hall; his [JT] series of lectures would be interesting; will be in Washington Friday, hope to see you. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for subscribers to a new \"National Journal\" dedicated to preserving \"Irish freedom,\" prospectus enclosed. 1 p. PL. Including a PD, \"Prospectus of the Irish Nationalist and Working-Man's Advocate.\" Gives summary of form newspaper will take. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDelayed reply to his second letter to wait for decision on matter; but still has received no definite answer; feeling seems to be that due to studies there wouldn't be time for entire lecture series; but one or two of lectures could probably draw sufficient audiences; was only in Washington on last visit for one day. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN by [George Frederick Holmes] explaining that he saw some students and they feel the entire series would be too much, but that audiences for one or two could be obtained; a room and audience would be provided; necxt week would be best as after Christmas Intermediate exams start. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSend address as he wished to write to him. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been invited to locate in Schuylkill Co. [Pa.] to publish a paper he devoted to the Irish Democratic and workingman's interest; consented then realized he was well known across the country and a paper published in [Philadelphia] would have greater effect; is necessary as radicals are making great inroads in Irish vote; has sent several prospectuses of newspaper and responds ifavorable; is trying to raise funds; first issue out of the 16th of January; says Tyler is the ablest man in country to write articles for sucha journal; glad to hear of book he is writing; would like to bring back former happy government. 4 pp. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr. endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAfter consulting several prominent students has concluded that his 2nd and possibly 3rd lectures would be wel lreceived; Thursday and Friday mnights at the hall of the Washington Society would be best; charge fifty cents for 1, or seventy-five cents for two lectures; presentation of third lecture topic will depend upon reception of second. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr. endorsing and summarizing lecture. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived his letter and he forgot to say if it would be worth while for him [JG] to ask any of the National Democratic Com[mi]tt[ee] if they would lend a hand; maybe that would give them too much knowledge; seems the labors of both their lifetimes could fail for lack of a small sum; with his great knowledge he could unit the Irish people; now is the time and he [JT] is able; needs money; feels for the first time man's inhumanity to man. 2 pp. ALS. Including calling card of James Gibbons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived his letter regarding lecture but Mr. Murphy refuses to publish any shape of lecture; has spoken to the St. Vincent dePaul Society about asking him to lecture on condition that he share proceeds; his name and the society's reputation should draw a crowd; hopes to put him in touch soon. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAt present he can do no more than offer to help secure audiences for the interesting subjects he [JT] mentions; must have his correspondence with others about printing. 1 p. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr. endorsing and summarizing letter explaining it refers to furnishing \"DeBow's Review\" with historical sketches. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks for the interesting letter; couldn't use it in his little history but will preserve it for future possibilities; nothing [in the book] about his father's presidential term will offend him, except the limited space he could devote; was in Richmond when a public dinner was given to Mr. Webster but had no invitation so visited President Tyler instead; is glad Gov[ernor] Wise is doing a biography of Pres[iden]t Tyler. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr. endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived his of the 9th and enclosure; couldn't answer immediately as was engaged in the courts on Boundary between Md. and Va.; the \"prize decision\" and much else has been included in his father's memoirs; is disappointed as has gotten no information from Washington, Cushing, or others as to their retirements from his father's cabinet; [following is a series of questions and tentative answers about Harrison and Tyler's cabinets-who held which position for how long]; strange that he is confused on these matters; answer them briefly, no long account; plans to read final copy with him before gonig to printers. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis [JT] reminisence of Cabinets is in error; [following is a list of appointees to and retirements from Presiden John Tyler's cabinet]; is it possible that neither he nor Cushing nor anyone will supply him the dates? 1 p. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr. endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepeats that he is in error as to the date of Spencer's retirement; [followng a list of positions held and retired in President John Tyler's Cabinet]; mentions dispute between [John Canfield] Spener and [Abel Parker] Upshur regarding the [Alexander Slidell] MacKenzie affair [as commander of the brig Somers he had executed Spencer's son for mutiny]; Spencer wanted MacKenzie turned over to Civil Grand Jury; as Chairman of the Committee on Naval Affairs he [HAW] was consulted; can't you get Cushing or someone to ascertain the dates of retirement; his [JT] dates must be in error. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived his answer to his changing his request for a personal interview upon the subject of religion to a suggestion that he read the interview between the Son of God and Nickodemus; meant no insult; is not judging him; knows other Southern Gentlement who worship only Honor and not Christ; knows he has had the oppotunity to acquire millions yet has remained honest; just wanted him to avail himself of the comforts of religion; hopes he will forgive his intrusion into his inner man. 8 pp. ALS. Including NCL, n.d. entitled \"Bismarck's Religious Character - A Letter of the Prussian Premier,\" dated 26 December 1865. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eClara and she had been looking forward to a trip to Washington next month; but now even if the Major goes they won't as business has been so bad; Clara has developed into a fine girl; the widows are still in sweeds but not beyond approach; would so like to see him well married; the French situation is all absorbing-poor France; sees his friends the Polks and McPheeters grequently; Miss Cornelia Polk married Mr. Drake; Maggie McPheeter had her debut this winter; winter is severe; rumors that Clara will marry son of the richest citizens untrue; the Major is not well. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThey infer from the charcter of the work [Tyler's book Two Civilizations] that sales would be chiefly to father's friends and associates; will superintend publication for 10% commission; must have it in hand to make estimate; portraits on steel cost about $100 each. 2 pp. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr. endorsing and summarzing letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegrets that they will be unable to publish his contemplated work [Two Civilizations Emanating From Jamestown and Plymouth Rock]; it will be a great work and a time will come when there will be a great demand for it, but that time is not now; the whole South and Democratic mind of the country is prostrate; abolition rules there now; doesn't believe he will find a publisher in the North; but don't despair time will make all things equal in the end. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWas not aware that his company was composed of Southerners or did business on could be dispersed of, especially Professor Holmes' History of hte United States; why his book, Two Civilizations Emanating from Jamestown and Plymouth Rock would not interest the general public he doesn't know; Mr. William M. Burwell of New Orleans, editor of the \"DeBow's Review\" is anxious for his articles; Mr. Burwell even wishes to preface the articles with a defense of his father against the Southern Clayites and Van Burenites; history will see his father as betrayed in his efforts to save the Constitution; strongly denounces the Radicals; he works on commission, he [JT] works on royalty. 3 pp. ALS. Including a postscript by John Tyler, Jr., explaining that his work is the first volume of a larger series; planned as a reaction to a speech given by Mr. R. C. Winthrop on the 250th anniversary of the Plymouth landings that insunuated that teh civilization of freedom had overshadowed the civilization of slavery. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHave made an approximate estimate; 1000 copies [of the book Two Civilizations Emanating from Jamestown and Plymouth Rock] in the style of Wallis Peabody, tinted paper $900; 2000 copies $1500; on white paper 1000 copies $800; $2000 - 1300; binding in cloth $28-35; are not prepared to asy what aid they will give in selling in the South and West; feel book should be sold by subscription. 1 p. ALS. Including AN by [John Tyler, Jr.], endorsing and summarizing letter, also mentioning a letter from John Tyler, Jr. to Miss E. V. Mason, January, 1871, on lecture on effects upon society of Divorcements and Independency of Revenues in marries women; [letter is missing]. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas searched his house and Judge Tucker's for the publication you want, but cannot find it; maybe there's a copy in the library of the Historical Society in Richmond; check with H. Wynne of Richmond who is a diligent collector; will send an address delivered by his [JT] father on the 166th anniversary of William and Mary College, 1859; can he get a copy of the Commission of Agriculture report? 2 pp. ALS. Including AN by [John Tyler, Jr.] endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes he enjoyed the wedding fesitivites; there can be no doubt that the only chance of happiness is in the marriage relationship; outside of that all is discontent; at length one may wish for death as a relief from loneliness; such were his thoughts during the Carnival of Washington City yesterday and the day before; in the midst of it all he was never so lonely and perfectly willing to be at rest; yet the Carnival was a perfect climax to the madness of the last 10 years; it diverted the public from the loss of liberty they have suffered, to debauchery and bestiality; it is a government of oligarchy and tyranny; he thinks this privately as the press is as corrupt as the people and their rulers; no journal from the South will be considered; all is lost worth living for; no existing party can save the country; the parties want only power, not service to the public; the nation is marching to the Red Sea of Carnage; the constitutional system is terminated and despotism must follow; the Enforcement Act has passed congressl and the Legislature of Virginia sold themselves to the North and East throug hthe Pennsylvania Centra Railroad, thereby imperiling the alliance between the South and West. 7 pp. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr. endorsing letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs glad he is well; and that he is still defending the South against her Yankee enemies; the work in which he is engaged [the book \"Two Civilizations Emanating from Jamestown and Plymouth Rock\"] is worthy; Northern publishers will be unwilling to publish a work which will hold their boasted civilzations in contempt; the scheme he proposes might work, but the season is far advanced; maybe Celsus Price could help; is too busy to do it; have heard little of his friend the \"viddowt\" [sic] except she is building a house on Lucas Place; probably for some lackyman - wish it were him. 3 pp. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr., endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived his letter from Bolling Baker; no good land left near Mellonville or Enterprise, both on Lake Monroe; but good state land near \"olando\" in Orange County; a good place to practice law; a lady is wanted to open a school; it is splendid country for fruit, game, people; strong democratic area, no radicals; can be purchased for $125 an acre - $200; he [JT] could get the County Judgeship. 3 pp. ALS. Including ANS from J[no] H. L[oper], [Tallahasse, Fla.], to [John Tyler, Jr., Washington, D.C.] 26 [Feb. 1871], informing him that he has the refusal of this entry for 15 days; he could have 80 acres for $100; it is beautiful land so take all of it; can plant garden from the middle of February and again in October [lists what can be grown]; many deer to be found; he was in the \"Confed Navy\" [so called] and ordered here by Mr. Mallory in 1862; met him in Portsmouth, Va. before. 1 p. Also including AN John Tyler, Jr. endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p. Also including AM by John Tyler, Jr., n.d. on verso of endorsement, being rough notes regarding estimates of a Mr. Kapp of persons of foregin birth in the United States 1800-1860, claiming errors in his figures. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas given his letter to Mr. Loper who wll tell him of the country; has not been there [Orange County] but has a relative, Mr. Francis Eppes, in Buckingham County who is well pelased; his [JT] teaching could not be done there but Orange County is better settled; settlers such as Col. William B. Randolph of N. Orleans and Col. Chester from Carolina; These are cultured people; would like him to join that paradise but his business is with the \"Carpetbaggers;\" to get back some of what they have stolen; this was formerly finest area of state; now is in desolation; negroes are in congress. 3 pp. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr. endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAs chairmen of the Lecture Committee of this city's Franklin Society he was given his [JT] letter to Major Walter Jones; will take care of all expenses but travel and he will receive half the gross proceeds should he lecture; as they are new at the business of lecturing and not too successful, they can offer you no fixed sum. 2 pp. ALS. Including PL from the Franklin Society and its refounding after the Civil War; now asking for donations for books, manuscripts, printings, etc. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn his, Judge Baker's and ex-Gov. Walker's opinion, Orlando is the place for him; the Eppes, Randolphs and Chesters are neighbors; his office can be in town; sends directions as to how to get to Orlando; is he has no disabilities under the \"Act\" they see no trouble in procuring the County Judgeship which is the Justice of the Peace also; also could be member of the Lefislature; Ex-Gov. Walker and Judge Bolling Baker send regards; Marion County has too many negroes and radicals for him [JT]; he can build a comfortable cottage house for $75-$80; he should get business in Valudia and \"WeKiva\" Counties, untouched by the war. 4 pp. ALS. Including 9 copies of a PD, n.d., dealing with the Superior oranges, cane and cotton grown in Orange County, Florida. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses a small map showing the land he proposed for him; notices the lake wich is full of fish; neighbors are Mr. Preston, Gen'l B.F. Whitney and Mr. W.M. Tyler; the land will be easy to clear; he could raise a log cabin; sends information on cost of passage to Florida; the county surveyor will run out his land for him; believes his daughter could find godo teaching position with family; this area one part of U.S. the war did not affect; the people are well off. 4 pp. ALS. Including a D, a map, n.d., of the land in Orange County being suggested to John Tyler, Jr. for purchase. 1 p. Also including NC, n.d., on oranges, canes and travel in Orange County, Fla., 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlso including NC, n.d., as to a new town being laid out on former sight of Mellonville, to be called Sanford. 1 p. ALso including NC, n.d., as to General Sanford setting up a town near Mellonville; and planning the largest orange grove in the cotninental U.S., 1 p. Also including NC, n.d., as to the Florida Improvement Co., of New York setting up \"Merrit's Vineyard\" near Mellonville. 1 p. Also including ANS by John Tyler, Jr., 4 and 5 March 1871; also mentions \"money sent as per memorandum enclosed,\" 14 March. 1 p. Also including D, a map, presumably of land in Orange County, Fla., being considered for purchase by John Tyler, Jr., 1 p. Also including PDS by James A. Anderson, 187, a Homestead Application for \"the S 1/2 of SE 1/4 amd SE 1/4 of SW 1/4 of Section Six [6] in Township Twenty [20] S of Range Thirty [30] containing 141 Acre;\" Land Office at Tallahassee, Florida, 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses a copy of Judge Jno. Friend's letter about selling land to the Florida and German sTates Immigration Co.; the Spanish grant purchased by Mr. Sanford is noted for tropical fruits; Judge Baker and ex-Governor Walker would like to see him come to Orange County. 1 p. ALS. Including a Cy of ALS, from John Friend, Fernandina, Fla., to John H. Loper, Tallahassee, Florida 28 Feb. 1871. Dr. Koch has left for Europe to find Swedish or German immigrants for Florida, which mission he believes will be successful and good for Florida.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis $200 received and the deed will be taken care of; best route from Washington, D.C. to Tallahassee, Florida, and then on the Mellonville where his land is; list of vacant lots near his; from what he hears, there are no swamps or marshes around the lake his land is on; potential problems with mosquitoes, turtles, rattlesnakes, and ticks. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill try to arrange for him to give a series of lectures, but doubts many tickets will be sold before he arrives. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., invitation of the Franklin Society of Mobile, Alabama, accepted for April. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGov. Walker and he believe that he [JT] can help regenerate Florida; extends regards to his daughter [Mattie]; lamentation on the Confederate dead and \"our broken hearts.\" 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed to his land is enclosed; has a choice piece of property - don't sell it; Gov. Walker and Judge Baker believe he can be a leading man in that part of Florida and will soon be noticed by showing what a good Democrat he is; get friends to buy land around him; mark his corners well when he comes to look at his land. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter of introduction for John Tyler, Jr. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter of introduction for John Tyler, Jr. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter of introduction for John Tyler, Jr. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvises him of additional vacant lots to purchase for a sugar cane plantation, but he must send money immediately. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStrongly urges him to purchase the vacant land-it is a healthy place, good sil, and can only increase in value; am saving one lot for Nicholas Trist of Philadelphia; send the money soon if he wants the land. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis deed and some letters of introduction have been sent to him; have put in a claim for the vacant lot next to his in case he wants it; ask his friend sto correspond with him [JHL] if they want the land near him. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis friend William Randolph lives near the land John Tyler, Jr. purchased and tells him it is good land; his friend Francis Eppes concurs. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., letter replying to Robert Tyler's enquiry; he is interfering in his business. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrote Mr. McKenzie trying to sell him land; did not refer to any transaction between him and Tyler. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., this explains Loper's communication to Lewis McKenzie. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses newspaper clippings; land next to his has been set aside for N[icholas] P. Trist; will be on his judicial circuit until July. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., land next to his has been bought for N.P. Trist. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSurprised he didn't receive the two letters he sent' wrote Judge Bolling Baker inquiring about political matters in Florida and whether there was a business other than farming for him; has no money at present-spent it all on this farm and has got to wait until the crops come in; wants him to visit Florida first and send back a report; then will decide whether to join him; if Florida fails they can fall back on this farm. 4 pp. ALS. Including AN, letter is \"in relation to Florida matters.\" 1 p. Also including a printed invitation, from the Virginia Dialectic Society, [of the] Va. Mil[itary] Institute, [Lexington, Va.], Final Celebration, Monday evening, July 3rd 1871. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGovernor Walker wishes to see him; Joseph H. Whitner says his land in Orange County is worth $50 per acre; Whitner said Tyler could be elected as the Deomcratic party's nominee for Orange Co. for state legislature; plans to cut a canal between Lakes Munro and Conway, which will increase his property's value. 3 pp. Cy of ALS. Including ANS, by Jno. H. Loper, \"above is a correct copy of my letter.\" Also including ANS, by John Tyler, Jr., Tallahassee, Florida, 20 Oct. 1871, asking [Loper?] to save this copy for him; orginal sent only to McKenzie. Also including ANS, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAt home Tuesday evening, June 6th, 1871, honoring Alberta N. Williams and T.C. Rush. 3 items. PC.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSettles accounts from his lectures to the Franklin Society of Mobile; encloses Dr. Hamilton's bill; good luck with the rest of his lecture tour; it will do them both good to give up [liquor?]. 4 pp. ALS. Including an autographed bill, from F.[?] M. Hamilton, M. D., to O. S. Beers, May 1871, for attendance on and presciptions for John Tyler, Jr., $25. 1 p. Also including an autographed receipt, from F.[?]M. Hamilton, M. D., to O. S. Beers, 15 July 1871, payment received from O. S. Beers, $5. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProceedings of his Franklin Society Lectures used to settle his hotel bill; Dr. Hamilton needs his money and he needs the money he paid on his account. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, summarizing contents of letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs still awaiting settlement of his affairs with Judge Fields; has no money to send him, although still plans to carry out the project [purchasing land in Florida?]. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReturned from California and found his letters; glad he is following his advice; Southerners should trsut President Grant to be their friend; will try to carry out his request [to find him a political office in Florida?]; should consult the local leading men about possibilities; if the south carries on in the spirit of the Sentinel article, she will win Congress' friendship. 4 pp. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs connected with no paritcular paper, but writes articles upon request; is particularly interested in public education in Virginia and is superintendent for Fauquier County; will be happy to print his letter; everyone wondering with what party he should affiliate. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs wondering what induced him to endorse President Grant for another term; in 1864 J. C. B. DeBow called Tyler \"the political prophet of the age;\" what would he tell his father about his stance? 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill endeavor to explain his reasons for endorsing President Grant; the Democratic Party betrayed the South by accepting the compromise of 1850; he no longer looks to the past for political guidance but to the present and future needs; like Sallust, he has decided to support the ruling party so he can help direct the course it will take; foresees the breakup of Democratic Party and joining with conservative Republicans; Republicans have adopted practices first used by the Democrats under Andrew Jackson; abolitionist vote determined who won the 1848 election - if Taylor's party has not pleased them, they would have gone over to the Democrats; Democratic Party has practiced the same \"deceptive professions and false actions\" as Southerners now accuse the Republican Party as practicing; the Democratic Party; because of what it did during Pres. James K. Polk's administration, caused the late war; if Southerners continue the way they are going, they will lose those liberties they still have; the South can be saved only if it looks to the president for protection; the forces of agrarianism are forces of anarchy; if the South doesn't reform, it will be destroyed. 69 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDemocratic part will be unable to succeed unless it joins with part of the Republican party; Southerners more interested in local Democratic successes than national ones; he could probably work with leading Floridians without compromising his principles; he might be able to work out a deal to get himself elected to the U.S. Senate if he can prevent election frauds. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGlad his talents are bing used well; what happened in Orange Co., Fla. last summer has tied up his resources; he can prosper in Florida id he waits awhile; General Grant is a friend to the South; his analysis of the census will be sent to Francis A. Walker; please present the compliments to Gov. [Harrison] Reed of Fla..3 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John, Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs on her way to St. Louis, Boston, and Washington, D. C.; is returning Mr. Loper's letter; some men are planning to finish the S. Florida R. R.; he likes his stand [on support for the Republican party?]. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis seven dollars received; cane will be sent to him; will see Col. Capers for him. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgrees with his article; would cooperate in any plan to annex Cuba or Mexico but the president [Grant] is not interested; the members of the [Republican] party in Florida need to learn to compromise and not quarrel so much with each other. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWas in Washington, D.C., one day and did not see the president; will return shortly and press his case; dislikes interfering with the wishes of the governor of Florida about appointments to judgeships; needs letters of recommendations, anyway, which he has not sent; consults with Governor [Harrison] Reed about a suitable office for him. 4 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter.1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAll he knows about the state of things in Florida is what he [JT] has told him and what he reads i nthe Sentinel; President Grant relies on his friends in Florida to tell him what is happening there; he cannot request a specific post for him because he doesn't know if the governor would approve; asks him to tell about the men holding posts he desires and he will see if they can be removed; asks who in Florida has the most influence with President Grant. 4 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.]. summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePurman, Jenkins, and Conast failed in their scheme which would have caused half the Republican party members to leave; they should lose their commissions so that party harmony can be restored; they don't have much influence anyway. 3 pp. ALS. Including ANS, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of letter; letter was sent by Mr. Bowes but was never delivered. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pp. AD.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIllness and cold weather have delayed his trip to washington, D. C., but will attend to his business there when he arrives. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes to defend himself against charges that he is seeking to disrupt the Republican party; has always worked for party harmony; is glad he joined the Republicans; will point out his work to the president and other senators. 6 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs working on his behalf, but things go slowly; his senators must approve all appointments in Florida; he must be patient and discreet. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas gotten others to sound out his senators about a place for him; will speak to the commissioner of Internal Revenue about the assessor's office for either him or Mr. Walton; the Sentinel has the potential of being Florida's leading political newspaper. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIf he receives appointment to the assessor's office, he will raise Tyler's salary to $ 2,500 a year and the management of the Sentinel will remain as is. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been speaking to Senator O[sborn] about a poet for him of Mr. Walton; they cannot be confirmed in a post without at least one Senator's approval; Osborn fears that he and Walton support Gov. Reed and not himself; Osborn will visit Tyler in Tallahassee; pay no attention to those trying to get him into trouble-that would ruin his chances. 5 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWent to see Senator [Oliver Hazard Perry Throck] Morton about the possibilities of someone being appointed over the objections of one's senators; he thinks it \"quite doubtful.\" 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Walton and he have made an arrangement suitable to him, so [he should] push for his appointment [to the assessor's office]; plans to make the Sentinel a leading Grant nwespaper in the South. 3 pp. Cy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Walton's appointment has been delayed; Senators will not confirm appointments unless one of the appointee's senators agrees to it; also need letters sent to Commissioner [of Internal Revenue] Douglass about P.'s [i.e. Purman's] disrupting activities; Washington officials have little interest in local disruptions of the Republican party because there is so much of it in the South; advises him and Mr. Walton to go to the convention in Jacksonville to see how things are, politically speaking. 8 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis letters to Dr. Silas Reed have been forwarded to Cheyenne, Wyoming. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, summarizing contents of a letter, from Silas Reed, Cheyenne, Wy[oming] T[erritor]y, to John Tyler, Jr., [Tallahassee, Florida]. 23 December 1871. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames M. Ray asked him to tell him [JT] that he should write Grant a letter requesting an appointment; Sec[retar]y [of the Interior, Columbus] Delano will present his case to Mr. Douglass; the Greely movement will fizzle. 3 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas written to Sec[retar]y Delano about his appointment - Delano and Douglass support him; will have Grant appoint him when the Senate adjourns so Senator Osborn can't interfere with it. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses a review written by Frank Alfriend [of Gov. Wise's memoir of President Tyler]. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of this letter and one of 3 July 1872, from same to same. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegrets Alfriend's review was lost; he [JT] did justice to President Tyler and to Governor Wise; in the second volume of his constitutional history, he writes that his [JT] father's administration was both brilliant and a success; Greely's agrarianism can only lead to the despotism; asks him to review his Common and Civil Laws in the United States. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Grant to remove W.J. Purman from office of assessor of internal revenue, and appoint John Tyler, Jr., in his place; Purman is a disrupting influence, but Tyler has ably supported the Republican party in his newspaper. 1 p. Cy of AL. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of letter; copies also sent to James M. Ray of the Bureau of Internal Revenue, and to Silas Reed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests that W. J. Purman be removed from office of assessor because of his disrupting influence, and that Tyler be the Republican Party in the fall elections. 2 pp. Cy of AL. Including AN, summarizing contents of letter; this copy made on 18 July [18]72.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGovernor [Harrison] Reed's request must wait until Grant returns next Tuesday. 1 p. A Telegram. Including AN, summarizing contents of telegram; and summarizing contents of telegrams of 23 July and 25 July 1872. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeparted to Tallahassee too hastily to say good-bye; felt Mr. Walton did not want him around, so came here and got his old job back; he could have done great things for Mr. Walton. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill write him more fully on the matter [of offering Tyler a position as editor] after the Alabama State Republican convention. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter; Tyler replied that he will become an assessor and so declined the offer. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout behind-the-scenes political maneuvers on the part of Osborn, Adams, Randall, and others at the Florida State Republican convention. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas raised money for campaign if nominated. 1 p. A Telegram.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTyler has been appointed as assessor of Florida by the President [Grant]. 1 p. Telegram. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of telegram. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBowes is too mean for words; Black people tried to burn the office because of him; no one likes him; Ramsden is just as meant but has not yet shown it; if he decides to start a paper, he [STB] will run for it for him - people like him. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCongratulates him on his appointment; urges him not to make any promises until he has seen him. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses the new regulations on distilled spirits; Mr. Purman has been notified about his appointment; terrorisim will used to prevent fair voting. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter; Sydney T. Bates formerly worked at the Sentinel office. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives advice on starting a newspaper; will easily be profitable if he gets state work; Mr. Walton should get rid of \"that barbarian,\" [Mr. Bowes]. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter; Sydney T. Bates formerly worked at the Sentinel office. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGlad he received his appointment; hopes that Greeley and the rin will be defeated; is leaving for Saratoga Springs, New York. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe regulations sent to him and the papers in the office should be sufficient to explain his job; if not, he can write for advice; he'll soon learn his job. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests his help in finding a job; his father is very old and unable to support his family; there are no employment opportunities around here. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter; told him he was unable to help him. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoes Tyler still plan to start a paper? If not, her will take a job in Tampa, Fla.; What is his opinion of the recent nominations in Florida? 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter; Ramsden worked in Sentinel office. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs it true Gov. Reed is going to cooperate in promoting the state ticket?; if true, the Republicans will carry the state. 1p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests him to come to the convention; believes the \"ring,\" ticket will be defeated; people think he [HR] supports Greeley. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill try to get to Jacksonville if not too ill; will cooperate with his work, but does want a place on the ticket; thinks the liberal Republicans should nominate a ticket, whether the Democrats endorse it or not. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter; replied that he has nothing to offer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas had revenue experience, and would appreciate a job; for reference contact Mr. H. Williams, Major Sherman Conant, Capt. J.W. Johnson, and Mr. Walter Gwynn. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter; replied that he has nothing to offer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEveryone here happy that the Republican factions have reunited; please have Gov. Reed reappoint Henry Roundtree as a judge of Hernando Co,; he is a good party man; Gov. Reed must do something about the Harris clique [including Grreley, Bloxam, Long, and Mathews] which opposed the national and state tickets; the governor needs to reward his friends with offices. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJ. O. Mathews, sheriff of [Marion] County, has gone to Tallahassee to influence him against him [WHL]; Mathews is a Greeley man and opposes the state and national tickets; urges him not to listen to Mathews. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letters of 18 and 20 Sept. [i.e. Aug.] 1872; Gov. Reed is to read them and return them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests Tyler to donate $50 to the Republican Party for campaign purposes. 1 p. PL. Signed by J. D. Enos, Asst. Secretary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout political maneuvers and compromises withing the Republican party. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], letter is about \"contemplated movements.\" 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePeople want to see a better choice than that offered by the Democratic state ticket and the [Republican] ring; political maneuvering in Florida. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMovement afoot to nominate a third ticket; has been offered $25,000 to resign, but won't do it; if he came, he might be nominated to an office. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], letter about \"political game going on.\" 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to be nominated for Congress and nothing else; Call talked to him about political matters; he [CC] is acceptable to the Liberal Republicans. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], this letter and that of 26 Aug. [18]72 are about \"political games and movements.\" 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants a commission as justice of the peace so he can help young colored men register to vote, because their votes are needed. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter; replied that he would nto recommend his appointment because he wanted to register people improperly. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe house of which he spoke is not favorably located; political maneuvering. 2 pp. ALS. Including an AL, [Chas. Cowlam, Jacksonville, Fla.?, to John Tyler, Jr., Tallahassee, Florida?], n.d. The election commissions must be composed so as to prevent the inspectors sent by the \"Ring\" from having any influence. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe letters from the A. M. E. Church, from Dr. [Silas[ Reed, and from Governor [Harrison] Reed, and from the secretary all support the dismissal of Purman and his appointment; Mr. Hart is a worthy candidate for governor [of Florida]. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe only way to remain strong in their committment to temperature it to turn to God. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to speak at the Grant and Wilson meeting. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizng contents of letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe and B. [i.e. Bloxham] must not do anything yet; waiting to see what Cheney and Conant will do; encloses letters for B[loxham], Gibbs, and W____. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe [Executive] Committee [of the Republican Party] is trying to defeat him [HR]; they plan to win by using fraudulent registrations; [James M.] Ray had resigned. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Tyler to send official stationery, and ask the governor to appoint him as justice of the peace and notary public; he needs to be reimbursed for postage and printing done for his job as assessor; is forming Grant and Wilson clubs; wants to be nominated to legislature. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], wrote him on 11 Sept. that had written him on 3 Sept. 1872.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[Marion] County supports state and national [Republican] tickets; had a peaceful, orderly meeting yesterday with good speeches by Judge Hart and Major Stearns; would be nice if he gave a speech; has been appointed a notary public. 2 pp. ALS. Including ANS, by John Tyler, Jr., wrote him that assistant assessors not permitted to hold other offices.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePolitical maneuvering between the conservatives and the \"ring,\" Major Bell is trying to secure his [HR] nomination as U.S. Senator; a trip to Washington, D.C. may be necessary - will he need permission to go? 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout the actions of the Ex[ecutive] Committee [of the Florida Republican Party]; possibility of Tyler moving to Jacksonville. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends replies to his questions about his duties as assessor; his nomination ought to show the colored people that Grant did not support his predecessor [Purman]; Greeley coalition weakening. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by James M. Ray]. 13 Sept. [1872]. He has not resigned; Senator Osborn in town. 1 p. Also including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGreeley's supporters concede his defeat on the national level but believe they can win on the state level; they will probably succeed in Florida because of the \"odious men\" on the Republican ticket; we need a \"Grant Reform\" ticket which will bring together many different elements; different factions of Republicans; dominance of carpetbaggers in office. 6 pp. Cy of ALS. Including ALS, from John Tyler, Jr., to \"My Dear Gov[erno]r\" [Harrison Reed, Jacksonville, Florida, 13 Sept. 1872]. Above is a copy of letter he sent to Ray; he should be strong in urging adoption of Grant Reform ticket. 1 p. Also including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., letter of 13 September 1872 to Harrison Reed is in reply to his of 11 September [18]72. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppointment as notary public and justice of peace will not interfere with his assessor duties; if elected to the legislature, Gov. [Harrison] Reed will \"make it all right with the Department;\" will continue to send certificates of entries in his assessment if required to do so. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis last history article very good; he [RT] may go to New Orleans, 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCowlam has left for New York; he, Gibbs, Allison, and he [HR] must go to Washinton, D. C. and Pensacola; send copies of his letters to the committee [Executive Committee of the State Republican Party]. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[JT] should not remove Conant - he supports Gov. [Harrison] Reed; he [JB] secured the letter from Walls, thinking it might be useful some time. 1 p. Cy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests him to donate $100 to the Republican Party for campaign purposes. 1 p. PL. Signed by J.D. Enos, Asst. Secretary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShould he continue writing letters for the Sentinel?; the South should not support Greeley; the Independent National Democratic Committee is working for Grant; he would like to send the letter he wrote to Dr. Wat Henry Tyler of Westmoreland, Va., to Mr. Henry C. Page for publication in his paper, the N.Y. Era. 4 pp. Cy of ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas sent his letter to Dr. [Wat Henry] Tyler to Henry C. Page of the N.Y. Era; the letter will appear at the right place at the right time. 1 p. ALS. Including a Cy of ALS, from William Archer Cocke, Monticello, Florida, to Henry C. Page, Ed[itor of the] N.Y. Era, 3 Oct. 1872. Am enclosing a letter from John Tyler, Jr., for publication; he is a fine person and a devoted Grant man.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks him and the president [for removing Marshall Conant and Att[orne]y Bisbee]; urges him to tell the president he will always serve him. 1 p. Cy of ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe [WHL] was not nominated [for the state legislature] because Mr. McGrath backed out on his promise to support him; he can control at least 2 of the 3 nominees; talk about proposing a ticket uniting conservative Republicans and Democrats - should he do it?; it will be an all-white ticket to oppose the nominated all-black one. 3 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received his letters of 22 August and 1 Oct. 1872 requesting $50 and $100; since the committee has not invited him to speak (except once) and since they did not support his appointment as assessor, he sees no reason to send the money. 2 pp. Cy of ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReplies to his letter of 3 Oct. 1872; has not been invited to speak because in Florida it is customary for those wishing to speak to volunteer and not wait to be asked; he had nothing to do with the arrangements of the convention in Jacksonville; the committee did nothing either to hinder or to help his appointment as assessor. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlease critique the enclosed article which he wrote; for the Sentinel is writing a paper on Hart; use Hart's influence for Grant. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests a donation of $100 to the Republican campaign fund. PL. Signed by J.D. Enos, Asst. Secretary. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter, receipt enclosed. Also including ANS, by J.C. Greeley, 16 Oct. [18]72, receipt for Tyler's contribution of $100 to the Rep[ublican] Ex[ecutive] Com[mittee]. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould prefer a judgeship to the post office position; Gilman might be able to help him; Judge Hilton could write editorials for him; Dyke might sell his newspaper. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas forwarded his and [Wm. Archer] Cocke's letters to H.C. Page at New York; hopes to carry Virginia in the election. 1 p. Cy of ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], letter about steps Gilmer has taken to enable him to purchase the Floridian newspaper. Also including ANS, by John Tyler, Jr., to Mr. Ray and others, 10 November 1872, Dyke offered him the Floridian cheaply; if in his hands, it would \"completely disarm\" the opposition and cause them to support Grant. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThinks his production [an article] is excellent; has written on a similar topic earlier; suggestions on where to publish the article. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBelieves his article should come out in pamphlet form and has written Mr. Walton about this subject to his approval. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests an autograph of President John Tyler. 1 p. ALS. Including ANS, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of letter; replies that he lost his father's letters during the war. 1 p. Also including The Index, Newburgh, N.Y., vol II, no. 3, December 1872. See p. 2 for excerpt of letter by John Tyler, Jr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrder for Jenkins to pay $100 out of his [JT] current salary to the Republican State Executive Committee. 1 p. ALS. Including ANS, Ed. M. Cheney, Chairman, [Republican State Executive Committee], Jacksonville, Florida, 17 Oct. 1872. Money received. Also including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReturning Mr. Gilmer's letter; hopes he will be able to purchase the Floridian; Judge Hilton would make a good partner; Hart will make a good governor - perhaps he will appoint Tyler to a place. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoney for S. P. Bayly received and given to him; he shows his articles to all the leading men; if he were to give a speech, he would easily get people to follow in his path. 2 pp. Cy of ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter; original sent to Silas Reed. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMany old Democrats prefer Grant to Greeley; his Sentinel articles are read down here and are well recieved; he can influence the men nominated to the legislature from here; will be a Republican majority here; he has immense influence. 3 pp. Cy of ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter; original sent to Silas Reed. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Walton unable to publish his article on 'The Issues of the Future;' will try to find someone else to do it; H. C. Page published his letter to Dr. [Wat] Tyler; please correct the following sentence in his letter. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSent Tyler's letter to the Chairman of the Independent Committee and asked him to use his influence against Munger [?]. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs very depressed; a cataract has destroyed sight in right eye; needs a loan desperately. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMunger[?] is a nasty person; [Harrison] Reed wants the Senate seat - Hart should offer him a cabinet position instead and keep Reed on his side; corruption of Democrats and Republicans; did he [W. A. C.] slander Reed in his letter to Hart? 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs sure Robert Jones understands Tyler's inability to assist him; Jones has temporary employment; Bessie [Denison] not well and is travelling to Virginia and maybe South Carolina; is having money problems with the school. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanking him for letting him read LeCain's[?] and Cave's letters; they are surrounded by knaves who know nothing of statesmanship; the Sentinel has suffered since Tyler left - he needs another paper to edit; hopes Tyler gets the Senate seat if he wants it; he [WAC] prefers a federal judgeship; is working on a book on moral philosophy and Christianity; recalls meeting Tyler and his father in 1840 on a boat while he was going to William and Mary and they were returning to Williamsburg. 6 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eT. W. Johnson would like to see Tyler editor of the Floridian, making it an independent Grant newspaper; Dyke owes money to Gen. Littlefield, who might help Tyler purchase the paper. 4 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of this letter and that of 24 Oct. 1872.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout [T. W.] Johnson's political friends; Hart says [Harrison] Reed would not be placated with a Cabinet position; his family enjoyed his speech; is dissatisfied with his \"W. A. C.\" article; awaits money before doing more publishing. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs enclosing his lists [of people assessed?] for October; urges him to send his pay quickly - his [W. H. L] family needs the money. 3 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout Greeley's duties. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], endorsing letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to publish his speech because of its length; contribution [for $100] received. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn other side is copy of his [W. A. C.] letter to H. C. Page of New York. 1 p. ALS. Including ALS, from William Archer Cocke, Monticello, Jefferson County, Florida, to Henry C. Page, New York City, New York, n.d. Sends him a copy of Tyler's article on \"The Issues of the Future,\" recommending Page publish it as a pamphlet and keep proceeds from the sale for himself. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReluctant to write because didn't want to tell him that his land is worth less than he had been told; his is good land but must be improved in order to get the highest price; Henry Randolph has visited here and can tell him what his land is like. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePredicts the fall of \"Bourbon Democracy;\" in Virginia; his [JT] letter to him last December very influential. 1 p. Cy of ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], endorsing letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes he takes over the Floridian; corruption of [Harrison] Reed, Thomas W. Osborn, Littlefield, and Dockray; believes Tyler can win Senate seat by exposing corruption of both parties; thinks they should lecture in Jacksonville this winter. 3 pp. Cy of ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter; original sent to Silas Reed. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGrant won't let the \"Carpetbaggers\" run the administration; Gov. Walker visited him [WAC] and spoke about his chances for the Senate; hopes for a judgeship; \"carpetbaggers\" ought to go to prison; let him know if anyone opposes his nomination to the [Florida] Supreme Court. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHoped to hear from him sooner; found out where he was when came across one of his lectures; gives news of family and friends. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElection Day was quiet; make friends with Hart; [Thomas W.] Osborn not going back to Senate; Gen. [Edward S.] Sandford is a likely candidate. 2 pp. Cy of ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter; original sent to Silas Reed. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis Sentinel article received and passed around; election results from Columbia County; \"the State is safe for Hart.\" 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEmancipation will lead ultimately to the extinction of Black people; election results were as he expected; he was one of the first in the South to uphold the independent's position. 2 pp. ALS. Including ANS, by John Tyler, jr., \"Judge Cocke is a man distinguished in Law and Letters.\" 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMust watch out for election frauds perpetrated by the Democrats. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[Harrison] Reed and [Thomas W.] Osborn are corrupt; if he wants the senate seat; it would be wise to get some Democratic support. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGlad Tyler is again editor of the Sentinel; really dislikes \"that dirty Scotchman;\" [Bowes]; likes Washington, D.C. and his work there. 3 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], endorsing letter; answered on 20 November [18]72. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoesn't think any other assessor will be appointed for several months. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing this letter and that of 30 Nov[embe[r 1872. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas written Senator Askins of Apalachicola on his behalf; urges him to speak to people about getting either of them appointed temporary attorney general. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas written Gov. [Harrison] Reed about the necessity of counting the electoral vote before 4 December or else Florida will not be able to cast its votes for Grant and Wilson. 5 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summariinzg contents of letter and his reply. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHappy to hear the results of the Florida election; \"the South has only to forget that she has done wrong and no one in the north will remember that there has been a war.\" 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoesn't care if he does go to hell for hating Bowes; Senator Gleason told him [SB] he voted against Walton because he hired Bowes; left Florida because Walton upheld Bowes and Ramsden after he [STB] forbade the latter to strike Shakespeare; supports him for the Senate, but he will have to get all the support he can to combat the influence of the scoundrels who are also running; has prepared a place for him to stay if he comes to Washington, D.C.; fears a smallpox outbreak; suggests he courts Mrs. Kindon [Mr. Bates' mother-in-law]. 9 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill try to find him a place to live; glad he is moving the assessor's office to Jacksonville. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe Circuit court is meeting; believes federal principles should dominate state ones, when there is a conflict; Senator [Thomas W.] Osborn tells him a movement is underfoot to throw out enough Republican votes in the South to give those states to [Horace] Greeley. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWalker and Gen. [Jesse Johnson] Finley are the Democratic contenders for the Senate seat. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends him a letter to deliver to Walton; has talked to Walker about running for office. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill meet him in Tallahassee on Tuesday; doesn't think his plan to reduce the number of assistant assessors will work; new revenue bill does away with assessors and assistants anyway. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe needs to write a letter to the Commissioner stating the reasons for moving his office to Jacksonville. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSupports him for Senator, if he doesn't think he's acting too soon; don't think he [SR] can lend much support to his efforts, but will see Senator [Simon] Cameron and Col. Scott on his behalf. 3 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs trying to get enough supporters to call a national constitution convention; is sending him an article about this for him to publish. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvises him to drop support of Walker and to support [William D.] Bloxham; Johnson believes Osborn and his friends will support Tyler for senator; Johnson also says Walker's support will be worth more than Bloxham's. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas made prior arrangements to be in Tallahassee on the 8th - can his business wait until then?; requests him to hold off on redistricting [the assistant assessor's territory] until he sees him; thinks he is making \"the right impression;\" as a senatorial candidate. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill work for his candidacy as Senator; is it true the assessor's job and that of the assistant assessors will be abolished? He must know if he needs to look for another position; what is the political situation in Tallahassee? 3 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Tyler for any information he has about the French Spoilation Claims of his father-in-law, Dr. Henry Cutris. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter; replied that didn't remember anything and the Union Army took his papers during the war. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[Senator Thomas W.] Osborn says Hart will give him a judicial appointment; Osborn won't commit himself to support a particular person for his successor, but thinks Henderson the most likely man. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThinks that the assessor districts ought not to be consolidated; his message to Cheney sobered him. 1 p. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas not voted democratic since reconstruction; is Col. Brevard going to join the Republicans? 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of this letter and that of 7 Dec. 1872. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas sent him an article proposing a canal across Florida and requests that if he concurs in the wisdom of the plan, to write an article for the Sentinel about it. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThinks he has as much influence on the \"Ring\"; as any nonmember can have; believes he will be appointed to FloridaSupreme Court; will ask Adkins to support him for the Senate. 3 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeneral [Edward S.] Sanford will return by the end of the month; the Union and the Republican say he has withdrawn [from the Senate race]. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes the [Republican] party will lay aside partisan concerns and nominate him for the Senate; if the assessor districts are consolidated, hopes he will retain him at least until he can find another position. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAs to Tyler's chances for the Senate and possible supporters; let him know who supports his appointment to the Florida Supreme Court. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBelieves the Republicans had promised the Senate seat to Gov. [Harrison] Reed; considers Tyler a good prospect; is not seeking the place for himself, but wouldn't refuse it if offered; believes [William Archer] Cocke the proper man for [the Florida Supreme Court]. 4 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been trying to help him, but with no success; Bromwell and Pickett involved in sale of Confederate records. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDon't let people think Hart is going to appoint Mr. Pa[?] to the Supreme Court. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJudge [E.M.] Randall says Judge Hart is considering only him [WAC] so far, for appointment to the Supreme Court; Tyler, Randall, Walton, and he can help each other politically. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing letter,\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs coming to Tallahassee for the sitting of the Supreme Court; is preparing a lecture to deliver in Jacksonville; is working on Walker to get him to support Tyler. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout renting rooms for Tyler in Jacksonville. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs confident he will receive a judgeship, but maybe not on the Supreme Court. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe rumor is that Hart will nominate Franklin Frazer as his successor on the Supreme Court; Hart considering Foster for treasurer - he is honest and will not cause a scandal; no one has more influence with Hart than he. 4 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout political appointment and former Gov. Walker's support for Tyler. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes him luck in the Senate race; hopes things will go better for him this year; is trying to remain sober; sister Letty [Letitia Tyler Semple] is angry with him because he owes her money; please send the temperance lecture. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill not ask the governor [Hart] for a position - will wait for him to offer him a place; men of mind and statesmanship \"support the governor-elect and the Republican Party because of their principles.\" 3 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFears treachery will kill his chances for the Senate sear; is still remaining sober. 1 p. ALS. Including NCl, letter from Tazewell Tyler, San Francisco, to the Editor of the Chronicle, 17 January 1873. President Tyler was not bankrupt when he became president. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs blind in one eye and rapidly losing sight in the other; has no means of support and is having to ask friends for money - can he help? 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes the gun suits him - it is a very good one; is going to Washington soon, so please send the letters. 3 pp. ALS. Including ANS, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of this letter, a bill for hack hire, and another letter by Lt. Egbert about the cost of the gun.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCan't remember if they had an engagement; must work for the defeat of the Ring. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes Tyler to find out about an annexation expedition to San Domingo; needs a job that pays something. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBrother Thomas has died; sister and he are getting a house where they can rent rooms as they have no other means of support; how is the family? 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests a biographical sketch for the second edition of representative Men, North and South. 2 pp. ALS. Including PD, prospectus for the aforementioned book. 1 p. Including AN, summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoes not think any wine is being made in his district. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, endorsing letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNo wine or wine imitations are being made in his district. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas sent him all the official books and papers from his office. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas sent him the records of his office. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses pay account for April; is sending his official records. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis successor Knight arrived and has conveyed to him the official records; is upset that his office was taken from him and hopes Knight will not prove a disappointment. 4 pp. Cy of ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe deprived a staunch supporter when he took away his office; the carpetbaggers in this state disliked him because he is a native Southerner; he understands the post collector at Key West is retiring - if true, he would like the appointment; Florida election frauds and Republicans who sold out to the Democrats. 16 pp. Cy of ALS. Including AN, [on the reverse of p.5], summarizing contents of a letter of 30 June 1873.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas spoken to the president [U.S. Grant] about an appointment for him and will speak to him again and also to John Sherman. 4 pp. LS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecommends that George Sharswood of Pennsylvania be appointed Chief Justice [of the Supreme Court]. 1 p. Cy of ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses a copy of his final account with Mr. Clark; recommends that he use his talets to further God's Kingdom on Earth. 1 p. ALS. Including ALS, from James M. Ray, Washington, D.C., to Mr. Clark, n.p., 12 Nov. 1873. Inquiring about John Tyler, Jr.'s account. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBelieves Richard Coke, formerly of Williamsburg, Va., will be elected governor of Texas; please write Coke on his behalf and ask him to appoint him adjutant general. 2 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter; wrote Coke on 26 November [18]73. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived balance for his quarterly report ending 30 June [1873] but has not yet received the balance for the quarter ending 31 March 1873; is working on spiritual matters. 2 pp. Cy of ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs so happy to hear of his conversion [to Christianity]; Mrs. Tyler [Julia Gardiner?] said he was \"...the kindest and most liberal of all the boys,\" Robert Jones lost his job; told Nannie [Bridges Tyler] that he would pay for her oldest son to go to the University of Virginia; sometimes thinks about moving to California. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHappy to hear about his conversion; \"Bea and he are thrown upon the cold charity of the world....\" 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccepts his invitation for this evening. 1 p. AN.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eKnows his [JT] brothers Tazewell and Robert and would like to make his acquaintance. 2 pp. ACS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. AN. Including AN, listing names and amounts of money. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the straightened circumstances of Mrs. Tyler [Julia Gardiner Tyler?] and the progress of the [law] suits; Robert Jones still out of employment, but Semple is trying to help him find a job except merchants. \"are reducing their clerical forces;\" hopes Gov. Hart gives him [JT] a judgeship. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms him of his brother Tazewell's death, describing its cause. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms him he has gone totally blind and asks for assistance; complains of lack of sympathy from his family. 2 pp. L.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends condolences on \"Brother Taz[ewell]'s\" death; comments he feels \"Brother Taz[well]\" threw his life away by his settlement in New Kent. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLicense to preach for the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. 1 p. ADS. Including ANS, from Gam'l Woodbery P.E., 1st Quarterly conference, n.p., to John Tyler, Jr. n.p., 8 Feb. 1875, renewing said license.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFound that Mr. Lee and Judge Mondole are favorably disposed toward him for the Western Judgeship. 1 p. ALS. Including Cy of ALS from John Tyler, Jr., Tallahassee, Florida, to Thomas Ward Osborn, Jacksonville, Florida, 27 February 1874, thanking him for his support and hopes it will also be good for the Republican party.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas talked to Governor Hart [about the Western Judgeship] but he seems disposed to give the position to the other man, who is supported by the Western legislatures; that man seems not to have been an attorney in a state court, but Randall explains how this can be gotten around; comments on Hart's unwillingness to heed advice. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends him several poems, one by [John Daly] Burke [sic] written for one of his [JT] father's sisters; also translations of several Persian inscriptions. 3 pp. AMsS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJust learned of Blouets[?] appointment [to the Western Judgeship]; Governor Hart selected the worst man; he [JT] would have been loyal to our party. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComments on the appointment of the Att[orney] General to the Western Circuit; neither Governor Hart nor Governor Stearns had the courage to take an elevated stand, or were raised in statesmanship. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe news of Tyler's being licensed to preach has made all the papers; he is not able to send the money he [JT] needs as the Legislature may abolish the Police Steamers; believes the suits against his father's estate have ended [gives details of vertain estates including \"The Villa\" and \"Sherwood Forest,\" also details of Mrs. Tyler's (Julia Gardiner Tyler) debts]. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWithdraws his name from consideration for the First Judicial Circuit. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecent municipal elections in Jacksonville signal failure of the \"Conover-Purman-Walls-Dyke and Pearce game to negroize this state;\" Congressman Parnam will probably not be re-elected; recommends against the appoint of \"young Bernard\" to West Point, instead recommends Jefferson B. Browne. 6 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotes she has received the picture of her [dear sister's] father [John Tyler?] which was painted by Bessie [Dennison?]; cannot pay for it now due to bad financial problems; describes health and situation of her children James and Martha. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests him to ask Bro[ther] Tyler John Tyler, Jr. to preach at Pisgah and Concord. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA poem for her birthday. 1 p. AMsS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegards financial \"plunder\" of [Congressman] Purman, who he feels will not be re-elected; recommending Jefferson B. Browne for West Point. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests to be appointed to the Supreme Bench of the State to fill the vacancy left by Judge Frassier's resignation. 1 p. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms him he demands to be appointed to the Supreme Bench of the State; lists his previous Court experience. 3 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests them to publish an editorial letter answering charges against him and his brothers and sisters made in an article \"President Tyler's Time.\" 1 p. ACyS of ALS. Including ANS by John Tyler, Jr. summarizing letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas called [Governor] Stearns' attention to his [Tyler's] desire [to be appointed to the Supreme Bench of the State]. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns Tyler's desire to be appointed to the Supreme Bench of the State; doesn't think he [EMR] could be of any help; notes those being considered for the position. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLikes Tyler and Dyke's \"New South\" idea, and if he can he will have Adams make an agreement with them [to publish it?]. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[Governor] Stearns has made a mistake in appointing the As[sistan]t Justice; has been reading Dkye's editorials in The Floridian, articles which do wonders for the Republican party, Van Valkenburg, and [Governor] Stearns, despite their opposite intentions. 5 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes how hard she must work, and how tired she gets; Bessie [Dennison] is better now; speaks of other family members. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes her bad financial situation and need to live in a charitable institution; has heard Mrs. [Julia Gardiner] Tyler won the law suits and has repaired \"Sherwood\" [a Tyler estate]. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests Tyler to take every other hour of meal time with him; also advises that he not get reinvolved in politics. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis [JAS] vessel is out of commission and he has been ordered to Richmond but will not go. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill finalize the agreement after Congress adjourns; wants Tyler to apply for position as Registrar in Bankruptcy for the 1st Congressional District. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the need to establish a national \"Conservative Republican organ\" with the \"New National Idea and Party Combination\" being represented in 1876 by U[lysses] S[impson] Grant for president and John B. Gordon for vice-president; mentions the personal, political and family vilifications he encountered when he supported Grant and the Republican Party; notes his feelings about being appointed Registrar in Bankruptcy and the problems he had as Assessor of the U.S. Internal Revenue Dept. in Florida [1872-1873]. 4 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComments on the State Republican Party leaders' disinclination to heed his advice, the following of which Tyler feels is the only way to \"escape being crushed under the heel of the State Administration Northern Carpet-baggin, or being tacked onto the Bourbon Democracy as a mere tail...\" 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvites Tyler to join them in Pisgah next Sunday, and invites him to a Camp meeting between Pisgah and Concord commencing August 23rd. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMcFerrin [Secretary, Board of Missions] congratulates him on his ministry and advises him to concentrate wholly on that. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs sorry his situation is no better; will not comment on his sermons as he would not like what she would say; Bessie [Dennison] is at White Sulpher Springs and feeling better; Priscilla [(Cooper) Tyler] is in Virginia and her daughter \"Tootsie;\" [Priscilla]; Mr. Corcoran has offered to let her [LTS] stay in \"Louise House.\" 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms her of the death of Mr. Parker; describes the pleasant time she had at a dance; notes on Jamie's health. 2 pp. ALS. Including ALS, Sue, n.p., to Mattie, n.p., n.d., asking not to say anything to Willie [Wiliam Shands] about \"those [books?]\"; Mr. [General] Shands thinks he understands Lizzie. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks and arranges for him to preach at Quincy on the fifth Sunday of the month. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks him to send a geneological story of the Tyler family; expects to remain at the University two more years and receive his A. M. and B. L. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms him of the damage done to the Republican Party in Florida by Governor Stearns and Senator Conover, which they are now rectifying for their own, and not the party's good; urges him to run for a third term, and argues the need for \"Caesarism\" to avoid chaos, believes the military and capitalists would support it. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegards the election for the Florida Senate and discusses possible candidates, including Bisbee, Jones, and Osborn himself; notes Governor Stearn's blundering in the matter of this nomination. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns the possibility of Tyler being given the position of the U.S. Court Clerkship by Judge Frasier; Osborn doubts it will work as two of Frasier's personal friends, C. L. Robinson and J. C. Greeley have applied for it. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks him to send the material referred to in his last letter [family geneology]; \"Sister Priscilla;\" [Priscilla (Cooper) Tyler] and her daughter, Mrs. Goodwyn [sic] [Priscilla (Tyler) Goodwin] are here, and the latter gave a good dramatic recital; he [LGT] will receive his M.A. soon, study law, and hopes to practice in New York. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotification that the formation of the \"Peoples Republican ticket\" for the Legislature [Florida State] with candidate Judge Samuel Walker, was not intended to defeat the Wallace ticket and elect the Stokes ticket; nor did Tyler support this formation because Wallace would not support him for the U.S. Senate. 3 pp. AMsM. Including PD, post 17 October 1874, announcing the formation of the People's Republican Ticket in Leon Co., Fla.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetailed account of the political situation in Florida after the Republican losses in the recent election; discusses the political status of Senator Conover and Representative Purman. 3 pp. ALS. Including ACyS of above ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes all is well, though the spirit of determination in his last letter almost \"appalled\" her; Bessie [Dennison] is better and painting portraits; her [LTS] school is doing well enough to provide her the essentials; Willy's [William Waller] Lizzy is here at school and Martha [Tyler] will be soon; \"Tootsie\" [Priscilla (Tyler) Goodwin] has been successful on stage and will probably become an actress; Harry Tyson and Julia [(Tyler) Tyson] have been here; Carrie Tyson has been in \"the City\" but enjoys the \"gay world\" so sees little of her. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks for lending him the books. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotes that he has no more idea than Tyler as to what the temper or politics of the [Florida] Legislature will be. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApologizes for her little brother refusing to let Tyler accompany her home from church; explains the escort system the town girls had arranged. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComplains of her hard life and depressions; Martha Tyler is now at the school, describes her health problems; advises him [JT] not to change churches to the off-shoot to the Episcopal; Dr. Wat Tyler has died, like Tazewell [Tyler], from exposure. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvises him to hold the Independents and Southern Republicans together, and to demand that the Republicans either support him [for the U.S. Senate] or accept Governor Stearns. 1 p. ACyS of ALS. Including ANS, John Tyler, Jr., n.p. 29 January 1875, indicating that he has contacted the \"National Administration,\" advising them to back Hicks for the U.S. Senate; also noting that Tyler is not backing Hicks to defeat Stearn, but rather to provide an additional viable candidate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains news of the family, particularly Bessie [Dennison] and \"Tootsie\" [Priscilla Tyler Goodwin] whose work on stage is being well received; also news of the other children of Robert and Priscilla Cooper Tyler, including Robert, Grace, Letitia, and Lizzie; comments on the deaths of \"Cousin John Seawell\" and Wat H. Tyler. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegards obtaining the keys to Tyler's front door, a table and a trunk. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotes that he had allowed Wat H. Tyler to wear a watch seal that had been presented to his [JT] grandfather by President Jefferson. 1 p. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes her sorrow over the death of her husband, and his affection for him [JT]; gives news on careers and marriages of all her children; assures himthat his grandfather's watch seal [a gift from President Jefferson] will be returned. 14 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotes Simon Conovers defeats and [Governor] Stearns' continued dealings with the Democrats; bemoans his [JT] not being appointed to the same post by the Republicans. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConover has failed to position himself to become Governor in 1876, and [Governor] Stearns has failed to position himself for the Senate; now both desire the Governorship; discusses appointments by Stearns; all this rivalry is likely to tear the Republican Party apart. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCapt[ain] Estill has refused to publish the [Tyler's] letter unless the author's name is given; Col[onel] Sims is offered the letter for his \"Journal in Florida;\" Sims says the letter is \"Spirited and well-written;\" but refuses to publish it when he learns that Young offered it to another publisher before he offered it to Sims; Young suggests that Tyler write Sims himself. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReturns papers that Tyler \"kindly furnished;\" him with; apologizes for not having returned them sooner; offers his services. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends word that Col[onel] Sims will publish Tyler's letter \"with pleasure\" since Tyler wrote to him; returns the letters. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that, due to the \"pressure at this time for place and the condition of the political world,\" there is no [hope?] for Tyler; says he will help Tyler in any way possible; his \"better half\" says \"hi\" explains, in part, the \"nature and extent of our [The Congressional Delegation] influence.\" 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuggests that Conover make Tyler his friend by appealing to him \"in the matter already intimated to you.\" 1 p. ALS. Including unsigned notes concerning land claims in Florida.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Tyler that his pictures are ready and asks if he wants them sent to Jacksonville, Florida; mentions extra cost of large mounting boards. 1 p. ACS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDue to a promise to his [JT] friends that he wouldn't meddle in politics, he requests that Dyke not publish his article \"The Tocsin Sounded.\" 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been offered a job editing for a paper in New Orleans, Louisiana. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas read John's letter concerning \"grandfather's\" [Judge John Tyler] thoughts on emigration; says John's writing dwells too much on the family; would like to get to know Dr. Hicks; has heard that \"some Methodist College in Georgia\" almost chose John as it's president; suffering from a bad headache; hopes John is well. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to know if Tyler is removing his application for the clerkship; reminds him that any good position attracts many applicants; urges Tyler to get back to him with Tyler's decision. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells him of Dyke's attempts to get Tyler committed to the application for the clerkship. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Dyke for his efforts but states that he [JT] will never again apply \"for place\" because he has so often been misrepresented and slandered. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells Anderson of his note to Dyke concerning the clerkship; [says he] includes a copy of this note. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates that however near starvation I may be,\" he will not take that clerkship in the Surveyor General's Office; comments that in Florida, \"the blind [are] leading the blind.\" 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests a yes-or-no answer from Tyler concerning Tyler's application for the clerkship position. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSays he will not accept the clerkship position because: his politics are independent of any particular party or man; the Republicans have not accepted his conservative view on establishing the government under Grant; he hasn't forgiven Conover for previous actions. 6 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses an article from the \"Southern Plantation\" concerning the Grangers organization. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWon't get to Richmond until the fall since she will have visitors most of the summer; wishes she had more money with which to entertain her guests. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives directions for Tyler's travel to Fernandina; suggests Tyler bring his article for the Educational Encyclopedia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been asked to write some articles for a magazine in St. Louis but will decline the offer and recommend John to write instead; hopes John can make some money off these articles. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. Telegram. Including ALS. 1 p. from [?], Marshal's Office, Jacksonville, Florida, to John Tyler, Jr., informing him of telegram.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells of two sad deaths; hope Tyler will preach in Fernandina but says \"don't try those two divorce sermons, whatever you do\" and advises Tyler to try and be less severe. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses a letter for John to include in his papers; letter states reasons that South should participate in July 4th celebration in Philadelphia. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses wish to sell her house; family news; wants him to put an ad in the newspaper for her boarding school. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuggests that Tyler \"dip your [JT] pen in the oil of love;\" thinks Dr. [W.W] Hicks is headed in the wrong direction concerning violence over political differences. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs glad to see that \"Jonathan is much modified:\" is alarmed by the yellow fever in Jacksonville. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas written to [?] Leftwich referring him to John; Letty [Letitia Tyler] has left for New York wants information on [Dr. E. G.] Johnson's assassination. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests that Tyler write a preface for Duval's satirical poems. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas had much company and has been too busy to write; hopes he finds his company enjoyable also. 5 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpeaks of post-war collection of debts and of the government not protecting property rights. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas no interest in moving to the South but will come to visit in October. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecommends that Tyler write an article; warns Tyler to be careful what he says; will be home Wednesday or Thursday night. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas heard that Tyler and the Hon[orable] W[?] met and did not get along very well at all; apologizes for not being able to go [to Fernandina?]. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas heard about some railroad worker who saw what happened at Live Oad[?] and believes Dr. Hicks did nothing wrong; says he believes Tyler's imagination has run wild and that he has made some enemies. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHer company is gone; her friends have asked her to come to Richmond in the fall but she thinks poor people are better off at home; Uncle James [Semple?] is away; other family news. 5 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe \"Advertiser\" is for sale and could be bought immediately for $7500 cash; thanks Tyler for his recent contributions to the Observer. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComments on the \"Observer\" has had no applications for her girls' school as of yet; will be moving[?] soon; family news. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends last two issues of the Observer; tells of two more murders in Florida - one being a political assassination; comments on both parties activities. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuggests that Grant could take a simple step to recover Alabama [to the Republicans]. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses an article concerning the \"history of Parties.\" 1 p. ALS. Including Nwscl, n.d., from the Observer entitled \"The History of Parties in the United States under the Constitution.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCompliments Tyler on his work in the Observer. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received Tyler's letter of Oct. 16 and will bring it to the President's attention. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses an article [\"Minnesotean\"] and asks that Tyler publish it; the Sentinel has refused it publication. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeclines Hicks' offer of promotion in the Observer; says he would like to retire. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses copy of the Observer; says it confirms the \"double treachery of Conover and stearns to the Republican Party;\" feels that Grant has not valued Tyler's advocacy. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks that Tyler tell him what \"Ruling 19 is for;\" sends his regards to \"Brother Jonathan.\" 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the effects of articles in the Observer; Dyke at the Floridian is angry. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSays to publish Sears' notes [regarding Peabody Fund?]. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses communication for publication [concerning the Richard(?) Case]. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses Observer with articles of interest to the President. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs very pleased with Tyler's article in No. 3 Vol. 5 concerning the Republican Party. 2 pp. ALS. Including ALS from G. R. Thralls, n.p., to W. Hicks, n.p. Is enthusiastic about No. 4. 1 p. Also includes ALS from G. R. Thralls, Suwanne Co., Fla., to W. W. Hicks, n.p. Requests some forms be sent to him. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAfter nine months of work, has finally managed to \"unearth the scoundrels\" of Conover and Stearns in an enclosed issue of the Observer. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas recently been visited by brother Robert and was saddened by his feeble health. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDespite personal interruptions, has finally \"finished the whole gang\" [i.e. Conover and company] in an enclosed article from the Observer. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been transferred to a church in Helena, Arkansas. 2 pp. ALS. Including ADS from J. Anderson certifying that Tyler was a member of Methodist Episcopal South. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelates that Christmas Day for her is as any other day; hopes he will write her and let her know where to send letters to. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArticles state that Tyler is a \"blatant hypocrite\" and that if the Republican Party is to succeed, they must settle their differences and ignore men such as Tyler.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvites Tyler to spend the day with them at Glenwood. 1 p. AC.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses material to be published and awaits Tyler's presence at the Centennial. 1 p. PL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests that he communicate something [?] to [A. Pope?] in Wilmington, N.C. 1 p. AC.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eQuestions John about one of the comments he made in a recent letter to Robbie [Robert Tyler, Jr.?]; warns John that he should not make such general comments about Florida politics. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that Col. [?] Wood has purchased the Observer from the tax collector. 3 pp. ACyS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs very upset about the article slanderizing him [JT] in the \"National Republican of Washington City\" accuses Conover of splitting the Republican Party and of trying to buy Tyler through Dyke at the Floridian; denies charges made against him [JT] [in the article] of being an office-seeker and having an alcohol problem; recounts a letter from General J.D. [Imboden?] concerning a change in the political atmosphere; accuses Conover of being paid off in the appointment of Leroy Ball, Surveyor General; says no one has heeded anything he [JT] has been saying about Conover and his \"gang.\" 12 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas learned that Blumenthal has returned to his post [as collector of Cedar Keys?]. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas packed up all of Tyler's things; hopes to see Tyler soon. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs sending the New Orleans Democrat to the office of the Observer; work is going well; family news; comments on Democrats and Conservatives. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs disgusted with politics and will not ever again be involved in it. 1 p. ALS. Including Nwscl. concerning Virginia's not having proper representation at the National Centennial. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe \"Democracy\" led by David L. Yulee has attempted to \"seize upon\" the office of the Observer but he [Tyler] has \"overwhelmed\" them. 1 p. ACyS. Including Nwscl. concerning Grant's message. 4 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests help concerning a banner for Va. in the Centennial; family news. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepeats his request that the W. J. Barnett tax sale notice be discontinued. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses economic, political situation and social news; mentions upcoming Presidential election. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Tyler for sending him much-needed money that Tyler owed him; family news. 5 pp. ALS. Including ANS, 10 Feb. 1876, by John Tyler, Jr., concerning what he had to go through to remit [Burren?] that money. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe \"Comptroller\" has found some money that Conover cannot account for. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes that his contribution to a purse Hammond raised [for some individual's benefit] be returned since the contribution wasn't used as agreed upon beforehand. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses political situation, upcoming presidential election. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates that he is not \"with you [JT] as against Stearns per se;\" is willing to do his part in a deal giving control of the Observer to Tyler. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests any information he may have concerning her ancestors and/or the Stuarts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConfirms receipt of money Tyler sent; wishes Tyler would come to Tallahassee. 1 p. ALS. Including ADS, 14 Feb. 1876, confirming receipt of money. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests that Berg ask Tyler to return the ticket donated by Yulee. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests that the ticket donated by Yulee be returned. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received Tyler's notice concerning the \"Vanderbilt.\" 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to know if returning the ticket might cause Berg to be given a ticket to go north. 1 p. ACyS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that nothing of interest is happening in Tallahassee. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComments on political situation; social, family news. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to know what to do with Tyler's books. 1 p. ACS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComments on political situation, Constitution, the fall of the South. 2 pp. ACyS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests a copy of the paper. 1 p. ACS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests a copy of the Observer, wishes to advertise. 1 p. ACS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProposes furnishing the Observer with a weekly letter in the Centennial Exposition. Pst. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns advertisement. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Tyler for a favor. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to know if the Republicans want the Observer; says whoever wants the paper must act quickly. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProposes terms of advertisement in the Observer. 1 p. PM.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas left New Orleans and the editorship there due to threatening paralysis; offers advice to John about running for [governor?]; family news. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs sorry he has no one to send to Tyler to help him with the business section of the Observer; mentions Tyler's \"Gubernatorial designs.\" 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConfirms receipt of Tyler's letter and informs Tyler that receiver of letter is away temporarily. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends copy of Conn. Western News. 1 p. ACS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests a copy of the life and speeches of John Tyler, Sr. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends money for a newspaper [subscription?]. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCannot give a \"definite answer\" concerning the governship until he consults with Walls. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs leaving soon. 1 p. ANS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComments on a political situation. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests payment for services rendered Tyler. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs sorry that he cannot offer Tyler financial assistance. 1 p. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for bill of lading from T. H. Hodgkiss. 1 p. PDS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas sent Tyler's books and papers; personal news. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe President [Grant] wants Tyler to specify which position he wants to apply for. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, n.d., by John Tyler, Jr., recording a reply to the above request and Tyler's nomination as Postmaster of Jacksonville. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoesn't think an arrangement can be made concerning the editorship of [the Pensacola Gazette]. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComments on the [Pensacola] Gazette; family news. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNews of family and friends. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests copy of the Observer. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests a news item be printed in the Observer. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComments on political situation. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs unable to get the money for Tyler's \"enterprise.\" 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePersonal and political news. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that he \"cannot get the press,\" can't go to Jacksonville, Florida, and that Stearns is in Gainesville. 1 p. Telegram.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTyler wants to look at a cottage Stephen[?] has for rent. 1 p. ANS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses the address of Cha[rle]s H. Clark; comments on money [W. W.] Hicks owes him. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMaintains that he still holds the \"balance of power\" in the nominating convention and can prevent a Democratic success in the election. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCannot come now to Jacksonville because he must stay and fight those who wish to defeat Stearns. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCannot help Tyler in his quest for a job. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCannot help Tyler to attain an office; suggests that Tyler write to Jeremiah Black for assistance. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCongratulates Tyler on his appointment as Postmaster; asks if Tyler could find a clerical position for him [Miller] in Jacksonville. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInquires about the position of money order clerk at the Post Office. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to be considered for a clerical position. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes that Tyler would come and visit. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants Tyler to hold the position of money order clerk open for him [Webster]. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCongratulates John on his appointment; says his own situation \"could hardly be worse.\" 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComments on the political situation, esp. in Florida; agrees not to take the position of Postmaster in Jacksonville if Stearns and Conover will withdraw as nominees and allow an entirely new ticket to run. 4 pp. ACyS. Includes Nwscl., 13 June 1876, concerning Tyler versus Conover and Stearns. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to an enclosed \"Brief\" which will be \"argued next term of the [U.S.] Court.\" 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests a position as \"local mail agent on the St. John's River.\" 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCongratulates Tyler on his appointment. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas sent a friend to meet Tyler at the depot. 1 p. ANS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests a position at the Post Office. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCongratulates Tyler on his appointment but wishes it had been something \"more elevated.\" 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants Tyler to come by and see him. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests position at the Post Office. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill not be able to distribute the tickets for the lecture. 2 pp. ALS. Includes ALS, Caroline A. Lamar, n.p., to O'Byrne, n.p., concerning distribution of lecture tickets. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests a position at the Post Office. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests a position at the Post Office. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests position at the Post Office. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAllows John Tyler, Jr., to go from Jacksonville to Tallahassee and back.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComments on finalization of some deal concerning Tyler and a \"Mr. Abbot.\" 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePoints out attempts to keep him from his nomination as Post Master. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndorses appointment of John Tyler, Jr. as Post Master; signed by nine persons. 2 pp. Cy of LS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEmphasizes endorsements of his appointment by some prominent men; discusses Conover versus Stearns; has received nothing official from Washington D.C. concerning his appointment as Post Master. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReminds Tyler of his [Borren's] application for a job at the Post Office. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas learned that his nomination was confirmed, until Conover moved a reconsideration. 3 pp. ACyS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants Grant to investigate the rejection of Tyler's nomination; recommends Thomas W. Osborn or John J. Holland for the position of Post Master in Jacksonville. 3 pp. ACyS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComments on Conover and the Republican Party. 2 pp. ACyS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWas unable to speak with the Post Master General. 1 p. ACyS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the extreme difficulty he and other young men have finding jobs; wishes to borrow money from Tyler to go to Baltimore; Winfield's brother has died. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComments on the refusal of his nomination as Post Master in Jacksonvile, Fla. 4 pp. ACyS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses copy of July 18 letter to Grant; mentions his in-laws. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThinks Tyler might be able to give lectures in New York City. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas heard that Tyler may start a paper in Savannah; wishes to be considered for a position in this newspaper. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComments on political situation; consipracy between Bristow, Wilson, Webster and probably Jewell to injure President Grant; more of Conover's \"villainy\" concerning his connections with the Democratic Party; says that Conover's very life is in danger if the Republicans don't lose Florida - believes the Democrats will assassinate him. 7 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been accused of being a \"common drunkard,\" etc. and requests that they investigate the charges made against him. 3 pp. ACyS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTyler's old friends hope he will be successful. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes to vindicate himself against the attacks of his accusers. 1 p. ALS. Includes AN summarizing a letter from B.H. Webster. 1 p. Also includes Nwscl. from Baltimore's The Sun concerning Rev. John Tyler, Jr. Also includes 2 ANS summarizing leading templar's opinion of Tyler.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStatement of Tyler's good character; signed by eleven persons. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLists job offers made to him in the past by many including Conover. 5 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses a letter from B. H. Webster concerning the political situation. Including ALS from B.H. Webster. 3 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs disappointed that he did not receive app[ointmen]t as U.S. D[istric]t Attorney. 4 pp. ACyS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. Concerns his appointment as U.S. District Attorney.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses political situation. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReturns for the annual report of the Attorney General. 2 pp. PM.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been commissioned as United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks him for his support and faith in Tyler's good character. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccepts his appointment as District Attorney and applies for District Judge. 2 pp. ACyS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInstructions concerning the coming elections. 3 pp. PMS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites for Governor [Rutherford B.] Hayes to express his gratitude for Tyler's \"friendly letter.\" 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas a new mailing address. 1 p. ACS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses a letter from A. Roane [?]. 1 p. ACyS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning duties of District Attorney. 1 p. PMS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds work desperately. 1 p. ACS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites for Governor Hayes to offer appreciation. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvites President Grant and Cabinet officers to attend his lectures. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests consideration for a more suitable, better paying appointment [than District Attorney]. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses a copy of his last public letter. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes receipt acknowledged of paper sent concerning his appointment [and recommendation as District Judge]. 2 pp. PMS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChairman of the Republican State Committee wants Tyler to make some speeches. 1 p. Telegram.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill speak before the North Carolina Republican State Central Committee in Raleigh; mentions coming election.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpeaks of coming elections; saw an anti-Republican uprising in Raleigh, N.C. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses political situation; believes [Governor Rutherford B.] Hayes must be elected over [Samuel J.] Tilden in order to prevent another war between the states; connects the Democratic movement with the Roman Catholic Church hierarchy. 4 pp. ACyS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses politics - especially the combination of \"the Jesuits and the Ku-Klux-,\" i.e. the \"Catholics and the Democrats.\" 2 pp. ACyS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeclines position of District Attorney of South Florida. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeclines position of District Attorney of South Florida; wants Rutheford B. Hayes to be elected President. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses political situation - especially upcoming elections; Tilden vs. Hayes; doesn't want General [William] Sherman to become \"Chief in Command of the armies\" of the U.S., since he [Sherman] is Roman Catholic. 7 pp. ACyS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeclines appointment as District Attorney of South Florida; wants position of United States District Judge for North Florida.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses letter to President Grant concerning Presidential election and the \"National Issue now forming.\" 1 p. ACyS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Memorandum for the President,\" includes political news. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAssociation recommends that Grant appoint Tyler as U.S. District Judge. 2 pp. Cy. Including ACyS from John Tyler, Jr., Washington City [sic], D.C., to A[lphonso] Taft, n.p. submitting these recommendations. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTyler's bill was not paid by Judge O'Byrne and thus is submitted to Tyler. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the \"designs of the Democracyz\" [Democratic Party] under Tilden; quotes an extract from a newspaper article concerning [Rutherford] Hayes' desire to offer conservative Southern Democrats a compromise. 9 pp. ACyS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses an article by some \"Republican friends\" endorsing Tyler for District Judge in Florida. 1 p. ACysS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses a copy of his letter to A. Taft of 18 Dec. 1876. 1 p. ACyS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMust have agreement among Republicans in the South, 2 pp. ACysS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites for Governor [Rutherford] Hayes to thank Tyler for his letter of the 22nd. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses editorial complimenting the Southern Republican Association's endorsement of Tyler for District Judge in Florida. 1 p. ALS. Including Nwscl., from Norfolk Day Book, 26 Dec. 1876. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses political issues, esp. concerning the \"Tildenite Democrats\" and the [Supreme] Court; notes that this information has also been sent to Senator Morton and [Rutherford] Hayes. 2 pp. ACyS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses political issues; insists that \"new Party combinations must take place after 1872-76.\" 4 pp. ACysS. Including Nwscl., 26 Dec. 1876, from Norfolk Day Book concerning Tyler's appointment as District Judge. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns position of District Judge in North Florida. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecommends brother Robert Tyler for Judgeship of North Florida. 2 pp. ACyS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndorses Tyler for office of U.S. District Judge. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses his position in the Republican Party. 2 pp. ALS. Including ANS, from [James Redpath?], n.p., to [John Tyler, Jr.?], n.p. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been burning some of the old family letters; has been ill; has decided to go live with Robert Tyler. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas heard that Judge Settle got the Judgeship of [North] Florida; family news. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecommends John Tyler, Jr. for any suitable employment. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for Tyler's help in finding employment; family sends greetings. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubmits statements regarding the Post Office in Jacksonville, Florida and the U.S. District Attorneyship of South Florida; gives papers to [?] Rogers to give to President Hayes. 2 pp. ACyS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns Tyler's seeking employment; notes [later - Mar. 19 1877] that accompanying letters never reached President Hayes. 3 pp. ACyS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses political situation; wants to return to \"Old Whig\" values. 4 pp. ALS. 2 pp. Cy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns papers related to his appointments to various offices in the past. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLists the places he delivered lectures and the names of those lectures concerning the \"Eastern question;\" discusses the consequences of the destruction of the Southern labor-system organization; believes that the center of commercial power and wealth will shift back to the Orient; warns of an impending \"universal war\" accompanying this shift and urges nations to take heed. 7 pp. AMsS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCalls attention to the \"'Ukase' addressed to the Negroes in the Southern States,\" warns of \"those Exeter Hall agents of Abolitionism\" who, in their attempt to destroy the organized labor of the South, would have secured the British commercial dominance of the world; calls the President's attention to his enclosed Prospectus on the Eastern Question; states in a postcript that it remains \"a mystery how such infamous wretches as those recently appointed in the Departments here, and elsewhere, from Florida, should even have found favor with the Chiefs of the Administration.\" 4 pp. ACyS of ALS. Including AcyS of AMsS, 7 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresents a letter to President Hayes for perusal by Thompson; calls attention to the importance of the \"Eastern Question.\" 1 p. ACyS of ALS. Including ACyS of ALS, 10 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill bring Tyler's concerns to President Hayes' attention. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the administration under his father [John Tyler]: says the office was managed by three clerks at the Tyler's private expense, describes his father as having been \"sole custodian of the public monies;\" describes his own poverty since the death of his father; needs to support his sister [Letitia Tyler], as her eyes have \"failed her;\" accuses Conover; mentions Civil Service exam he had to take. 20 pp. ALS. Including Nwscl., from Noah's Times and Messenger, May 6, 1877, concerning the Civil Service examination Tyler had to take in applying for a certain clerkship. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComments on the survival of the Republican Party. 1 p. ACyS. Including Nwscl., from The Daily Nation, entitled \"The New Whigs in Virginia.\" 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of a statement - signed by S.P. Bayly, E.P. Phelps, M.D. Ball, Joseph Segar and R. Denise - desiring that Tyler be given some suitable official position in the State of Virginia. 3 pp. ACy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns transmission of letters between Dr. Myron S. Mickles and A.H. Evans. 1 p. Including AN, by Dr. Mickles.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses attempts to be both a Northern Republican and a Southern Democrat - especially those made by [?] Mosby and [?] Key; believes that there is a conciliatory attitude of \"the Administration\" and the Republican Party toward the Democratic Party. 13 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives suggestions on how to reduce costs at the [Jacksonville] collection office. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNominates John Tyler, Jr. for Inspector of Customs, Richmond, Virginia. 2 pp. Cy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApproves nomination of John TYler, Jr. as Inspector of Customs, Richmond, Virginia. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas decided to go with S. Robinson's recommendations for reducing costs; has investigated the competency of John R. Scott, present Collector of Customs, Jacksonville, Florida 1 p. ANS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants Tyler to go and investigate the possibility of reducing expenses at the Customs [Office], Jacksonville, Florida, by discharging officers and employees. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes to be remembered kindly in some of the leading Richmond journals. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests Tyler to go to Jacksonville and examine the situation at the Customs office. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInstructions concerning Tyler's visit to Jacksonville, Florida 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received instructions and will act promptly concerning his trip to Jacksonville, Florida 1 p. ACyS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncourages official changes, [i.e. dismissal of officials and/or employees]. 2 pp. Telegram.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses \"trouble about the dispatch\" that Tyler sent Smith concerning the immediate discharge of officials in Jacksonville. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns H. Leonard's bill which Tyler has not yet been paid. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStrongly recommends that Tyler return to Richmond immediately. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport concerning his investigation of the Jacksonville customs office. 14 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests some information concerning the Customs office in Jacksonville, Fla. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes to apply for position at the Jacksonville Post Office. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubmits documets [concerning his application at the Post Office?]. 3 pp. ALS. Including ALS, from B.H. Webster, [Jacksonville, Florida], to General [John Tyler, Jr., Richmond, Virginia], recommending Burst. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds the money that Tyler owes him. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions a new resolution to be forwarded. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInstructions concerning Tyler's report on Jacksonville's customs office. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to a picnic. 1 p. N.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppreciates the kind words spoken about him in the \"Richmond Whig.\" 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffers \"facts\" about Conover, Manuel Govin, and Hamilton Jay, including accusations of bribery and adulltery; names witnesses to these \"facts,\" demands expulsion of Conover from the Senate and Jay from Post Master, Jacksonville, Florida 15 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns securing the \"Collectorship\" for Dr. [?] Weldan. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses political situation. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes to gather all the evidence he can against Conover so that he [Burst] can be appointed as Post Master in place of Jay, for whom much evidence has been collected as to his incompetency as Post Master. 4 pp. ALS. Including ANS, from B. H. Webster, to John Tyler, Jr., concerning the Post Mastership of Jacksonville. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news; wants to borrow money to send \"Mattie May\" to college; has been given the duty of managing the \"Female Department of the Seminary.\" 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes to turn state's evidence against Conover; discusses Collectorship appointment. 2 pp. ANS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill have no compromise with Conover. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions money needed to send \"Mattie\" to college; personal news. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests information concerning his [Burst's] appointment as P[ost] M[aster]. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes appointment to clerkship but has been unable to get it; thinks Tyler should get appointed Collector at Richmond; advises Tyler on how to get appointment. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been ill; personal news. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePersonal news; is sorry to learn of Tyler's relapse to \"excessive drinking.\" 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses President's [Rutherford Hayes] desire for unity between North and South. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStill needs money; is worried about getting appointment. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been ill; mentions collection of evidence against Conover and Jay; needs money Tyler owes him. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes Tyler much success and has confidence in him. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds money for wood for a fire. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas agreed to make monthly payments for \"Mattie's schooling at \"Wesleyan Female College,\" but still needs financial assistance; family news. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news; needs to borrow two hundred dollars. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests a Richmond newspaper. 1 p. ACS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHasn't heard any news yet about the position of P[ost] M[aster] General. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions [James H.] Burst; requests that Tyler use his influence to help him [Webster] to find a job. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns reception of President Rutherford B. Hayes in Richmond during the \"Agricultural Fair.\" 11 pp. ACyS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns money Tyler owes him. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns request by St. Luke's Church, Jerusalem, [Va.?], for the services of Chris Church's \"Rector.\" 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests money that Tyler owes him. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns his [CWB] application for the Senate. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnnounces the death of Col. [Robert Tyler]. 1 p. Telegram.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnnounces death of his brother Robert Tyler. 1 p. ACyS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes to comfort Mrs. Robert Tyler and children. 1 p. ACyS. Including Nwscl. from The State newspaper of Richmond, Virginia, announcing Robert Tyler's death.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBiographical article about Robert Tyler.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes her father Robert Tyler's activities just before his death, including his having served on the \"U.S. Grand jury;\" family mourns. 7 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns death of Robert Tyler; mentions possibly being related to Elizabeth Finch. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecounts last report drawn up by Robert Tyler.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses death of Robert Tyler; family news. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFires John Tyler, Jr. because of his \"extreme indulgence in intoxicating drinks.\" 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses her love for husband Robert Tyler and sorrow at losing him; Robert left nothing. 6 pp. ALS. Including a lock of Robert's hair.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs still quite ill; returns some papers to Tyler. 1 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns some letter concerning Robert Tyler's death from John to his sister Letitia [Tyler] Semple; the letter was apparently printed in some newspaper. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns Finch family estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes to send some plants for Robert Tyler's grave. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Sweeney for his offer of plants for Robert Tyler's grave. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs sorry Tyler has not been made Collector in Richmond; has been ill and needs to move south; mentions wanting Tyler to return a pistol. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlans to apply for a position on the Court of Claims; discusses the South's right to be represented; asks that Tyler write a recommendation for him and get the endorsement of the Bar in Richmond. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses genealogy of the Finch family; says the Shields family that Tyler has mentioned is not related to the Shields in the Finch family relates how the estate was placed in the Bank of England about 200 years ago because there were no males left to \"continue the settlement.\" 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndorsement of the \"Aeriatron,\" a new invention of R.B. WIlliamson for \"cooling, moistening and purifying the air we breath.\" 2 pp. Including AN by [B. Sunderland?], n.d., concerning disinfectants to be used. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks what Keen thinks of the \"Aeriatron.\" 1 p. Including ANS from P. T. Keen to Dr. [B.] Sunderland, replies that he endorses the \"Aeriatron.\" 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds money; mentions political situation and getting back at Conover. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFeels badly for John Tyler, Jr. in that he lost his position and hopes he will find another soon. 3 pp. Cy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWarned Tyler earlier about Tyler's excessive drinking; cannot recommend Tyler again but offers no opposition to his serving in another position. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs just getting over a \"severe sickness.\" 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions return of his pistol; asks about Tyler's health; asks if Tyler has heard from Dr. [W.W.] Hicks. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSummarizes his activities preceding his move to Florida; describes Virginians as \"Yankees\" in the worst sense of the word - greedy, sordid and dishonest; explains the political developments in Richmond and claims they were the reason he had to get out of Richmond; comments on the Democratic Party; accuses Collector [?] Russell and [?] Hawks of placing non-citizens in official government positions. 11 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecommends John TYler, Jr. for an appointment in the Custom House in Norfolk, [Va.]. 7 pp. CyS of AnsS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWedding announcement. PM.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecommends John Tyler, Jr. for a position working with Braxton [in the Custom House] in Norfolk, [Va.]. 2 pp. Cy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been having \"pain in the head\" and has been seeing an \"oculist\" who has bandaged her eyes; family news. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplains that the \"falling market\" is the reason no positions are open in the Treasury Dept. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns the Goode family estate and Holland's possible connection with it. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses letters of recommendation for his appointment to a position in Norfolk, [Va.] from several prominent men. 8 pp. ACysS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes that \"every lazy and inert member of Congress\" be made to read a certain letter from the \"Tribune\" which was received from Tyler; thanks Tyler for his \"prompt compliance\" with his request for the paper. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePleads at length for an appointment in Washington in order to complete his work on Pleading [while earnestly denying that he is asking for a job]; praises Divine Providence for bringing Mr. Hayes to office; tells of his contacts with Tyler's sister and brother Robert. 4 pp. ALS. Including AMsS, \"An Apostrophe to Col. Robert Tyler,\" the deceased brother of John Tyler, Jr. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Tyler of the progress of the Detective, Wren, on the case of the stolen manuscript and coat; reminisces about old times. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks the secretary to consider his proposals for the Republican Party to \"prevent the National decay, while assuring the disintegration and overthrow of the Democratic Party.\" 1 p. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks the Secretary to consider the ramifications of the \"Eastern question;\" warns that the \"Tide of migration\" to Eastern centers will result in \"extinguishing American civilization;\" notes that in 1876, there were more emmigrants from the U.S. to Great Britain than vice-versa; urges that the Republican Party embark on a \"comprehensive system of National beneficence\" that would prevent disaster and destroy the Democratic Party; directs attention to the newspaper clippings on the subject which were included. 3 pp. ALS. Including newspaper clippings giving descriptions of current economic ailments and how to bring back prosperity. 3 items. Nwscl.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Tyler for all his effort; inquires about Charlotte, S.C., as he is considering moving there; asks for letters of introduction to any prominent people Tyler might know there. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. Nwscl.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks the Senator to \"glance over the accompanying communications and manuscripts\" concerning the \"course of statesmanship to be pursued by the Republican Party,\" 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges receipt of Tyler's letter; expresses desire \"to secure a proper position in the service of the government for Tyler; asks Tyler to confer with Mr. Hawley, Assistant Secretary, on the matter. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Sherman for the letter received from him; asks for a position that would \"enable me to be of most service to the Country, rather than that which might be most agreeable to myself.\" 1 p. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Hawley to consider the enclosed letter from George C. Gorham to John Sherman; details plans for an agent to gather information from the congressional districts in Virginia; argues that this information from the congressional districts in Virginia; argues that this information could be very useful to the country. 4 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelates his impressions of John Tyler's ideas regarding \"Party interests in Virginia\" advocates sending Tyler to Eastern Virginia to gather information; assures Sherman of Tyler's \"patriotism and sincere devotion to Republicanism.\" 3 pp. Cy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLists a series of additional suggestions for the Bill that Tyler had given Blaine; asks Blaine to keep in mind the \"necessity of preventing popular anarchy and the preservation of our Industrial Peace.\" 3 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Submitted to the Hon. John Sherman, Secretary U.S. Treasury Department, May 13th 1878.\" 7 pp. Cy of D.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotifies Tyler that he has been appointed \"Inspector of Customs at the port of Norfolk, Virginia at a compensation of four dollars per diem:\" asks Tyler to \"report to the Supervising Special Agent for instructions.\" 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCongratulates Tyler on his commission; discusses meetings with Millard and Dr. Phelps; asks for the status of Nelegov [Nelligav?] and Braxton; advised Dr. Phelps to leave his case with Tyler and not to speak with anyone about it; reassures Tyler about the Doctor's confidence in him; asks Tyler to write about what he wants done in Norfolk. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges receipt of his Commission; thanks Sherman for his regard; asks for a raise and the selection of a residence in the area under his jurisdiction; states that although the commission is not as he had hoped, he is grateful for it. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS. Including DS, oath of office for Inspector of Customs at Norfolk, Virginia 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAssigns Tyler to \"the duty of detecting and preventing smuggling or other violations of the customs revenue laws\" in the districts under his jurisdiction; stations Tyler at Petersburg; ordered to report any violations by customs officers. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Sherman to glance over an enclosed \"confidential\" letter from Judge Hughes of Virginia; asks to have the letter returned as it is \"private and confidential;\" announces intention to leave Virginia and to write again to Sherman. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends list of names and addresses of Republicans in the area with whom he thinks it would be wise to consult for \"proper organization of our party for the fall campaign;\" gives views on that subject. 4 pp. ALS. Including N, the above-mentioned list of names and addresses. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReplies to inquiries made by Tingle in his letter of the 5th [of June 1878]; states that he has not sent a report to the Treasury Dept. because there has been nothing significant to report; suggests appointing a Night Inspector at City Point to attempt to cut back smuggling through the Chickahominy River; explains his financial arrangement with H. D. Cooke and Co.; asks for a raise in salary. 4 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Tyler that it will be necessary for him \"to make a report as to the manner in which you were employed\" before his account with H. D. Cooke and Co. can be settled. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote accompanying check to be endorsed by Tyler so that account with Messrs. Cooke and Co. may be settled. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges Tyler's participation in the \"contest between Dr. Jorgusen and Mr. Allen for the Congressional nomination in the Petersburg District,\" warns Tyler that such participation is a \"violation of the President's order;\" advises Tyler to abstain from any interference in the nomination. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDefends himself against accusation of violating the presidential Civil Service order in regards to his role in the rivalry between Dr. Jorgensen and Mr. Allan for congressional nomination; states that it is his right to form and express his opinion on such matters and is even his duty to report that \"Mr. Allen is infinitely the Superior man;\" warns that \"the devil will take possession of the Party itself in the District\" if Dr. Jorgensen should win. 4 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates that he had believed [Tyler?] to be dead, or drowned in the Atlantic;\" gives news of Jonathan who \"is after the fellers [sic] yet with a Sharp a Stick\" and began to \"throw his darts at the people;\" informs Tyler of the death of P.B. Brokaw. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWarns of the danger of disease spread from incoming ships in the area at City Point; advocates the reestablishment of the position of Health officer for the area and suggests Dr. Shands as a candidate; gives a bad account of the activities of John Matthews, the inspector for City Point [Petersburg], a \"Colored Man, rather dark, not firm in health, and only ordinarily endowed intellectually.\" 7 pp. ALS. Including Cy of PDS, Tyler's account as a Special Agent o the Treasury Department for the month of July, 1878. 4 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses a loan of money made to Tyler; hopes to hear from Tyler soon. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Tyler of trips to Washington; believes Allan will win the congressional nomination without any trouble; informs Tyler that the note has been paid [after calling on Mr. Cooke]. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Tyler that his \"services as an Inspector of Customs at the port of Norfolk, Virginia are hereby discontinued.\" 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes Shands luck in securing the appointment; states that \"we can do nothing in Va. till we are rid of carpet-baggers.\" 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReturns a department letter addressed to Tyler of the 21st of August which Tyler mailed to the department by mistake. 1 p. LS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice for Tyler's requisition for stationery. 1 p. PDS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eResponds to Tyler's request for his pay check, French requests Tyler to forward vouchers for services provided. 1 p. LS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice for Tyler's paycheck of $124.00 for the month of August. 1 p. PDS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComplains about having to wait for his \"per diem pay\" before being able to pay his bills; notes that one of the conditions upon which he accepted his job was that his travelling expense would be met by the department; asks for a check to pay the enclosed hotel bill; notes that although he was appointed to Norfolk, he was ordered to Petersburg. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS. Including PDS, bills of $56.70 and $35.80 for room and board at the Bollingbrook Hotel; signed by D.A. Weisiger, proprietor. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDelivers information about the signers of a Petition of Citizens [in favor of the appointment of Dr. A. R. Shands as inspector at City Point]. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives an account of the inefficiency of the present customs official at City Point, John Matthews; gives information about the four signers of the enclosed petition asking for action to be taken on the matter. 3 pp. ACyS of ALS. Including Cy of D [in Tyler's handwriting], petition to remove John Matthews. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProvides information which Tyler thinks would be of interest to the department; responds to the Department letter of 24 July 1878 that terminated his position with the Department, argues that this action was \"unjust in view of the past services and sacrifices to the Republican party;\" states that he knows the source of this action; wishes that he had been appointed to a position \"more 'suitable' to my personal and social status.\" 3 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn response to Tyler's letter of the 18th [Sept. 1878], states that \"the Department could not do otherwise than it did\"[...] \"in face of charges made as to your personal habits and inview of what had previously occurred;\" returns Tyler's \"kind sentiments.\" 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegrets that Tyler proposed to influence the election campaign against Dr. Jorgenson; notes the value of a Republican winning in the South and urges Tyler not to interfere, no matter what he thinks of Jorgenson personally; discusses the problem of sectionalism in party politics and the political equality of all men, \"white or black\" assures Tyler that the charges brought against him were not made by Jorgenson and if Tyler can prove them to be unfounded, he will restore Tyler to his position. 8 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice for check of $92.50 for Tyler's expenses. 1 p. PDS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUrges the Department to restore Tyler to his position; believes Tyler to have \"discharged the duties of his office faithfully\" and \"that the Department could not obtain a more conscientious, reliable, or intelligent office.\" 2 pp. Cy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks that the order to terminate Tyler's position be rescinded; argues tha the action was taken to prevent him from running against Dr. Jorgenson; believes Tyler to have \"discharged faithfully all the duties the Department required of him;\" recounts Tyler's past services for the party. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn response to Sherman's letter of the 25th of that month, points out that it was obviously in Jorgenson's interests to have him removed; states that Mr. Braxton, Customs Collector at Norfolk has been \"playing a double political game\" in support of \"Goode in the Norfolk district and for Jorgenson in this District;\" notes that whatever Braxton has said against him is pure hearsay since they have never met; describes Braxton as \"utterly infamous in his private relations, and a liar;\" calls Dr. Jorgensen an \"unkempt scoundrel;\" states that his actions have been done from his heart and with the interests of the Party in mind; promises not to act against Jorgensen in deference to Sherman. 7 pp. AcyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes a device invented by Professor Williamson which Newman believes will be in great demand in India - \"at once a Water Cooler, a Refrigerator, and an Air Cooler and Purifier.\" 1 p. Cy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegrets Tyler leaving his city; informs Tyler that \"I and my dear ones are sadly in need, and I know not what we shall do;\" discusses the value of bestowing \"equal patronage on all classes.\" 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCongratulates Sherman for his \"triumph last night in the U.S. Senate in regard to the New York Custom House nominations;\" notes that Sherman is \"growing in strength before the country in view of the issue of 1880.\" 3 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInquires as to Tyler's present status; states he would like to get a new position under the government and asks Tyler for advice and assistance in this matter. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Phillips to deliver the enclosed letter from John Tyler to Mr. Barnes of the International Review; describes Tyler as a \"Gentleman of very great and wide literary experience.\" 1 p. Cy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Barnes if he will accept him as a contributor to the International Review; gives his literary credentials; describes his literary style, 3 pp. Cy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the organization and plans of the \"national or Greenback Party\" to gain control of Congress and the presidency. 3 pp. ACys of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses desire to examine any articles which Tyler may wish to send for publication in the International Review.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePromises to obtain a patent for Williamson's \"Aeriatron\" in Canada; asks for all the information on the device in order to be prepared for his presentation of the device to the Canadian government,. 2 pp. Cy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplains that due to the amount of material that they have had to examine, they [the North American Review] have not been able \"to give careful attention before this to your paper on the issue of 1880.\" 1 p. ALS. Including Nwscl., an advertisement for the \"St. Louis Magazine.\" 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Tyler that the editor of the North American Review has not yet been able to reach a decision concerning Tyler's article. 1 p. ACs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplains how lonely it has been without Tyler; gives news of her family; wishes Tyler to come visit before he leaves. 2 pp. Cy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends Sherman an article from the New Orleans Times; believes that a Republican ticket of Sherman as President and Hamilton Fish of New York as Vice-President would best be able \"to meet the issue of 1880.\" 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives a favorable report on the operation of Prof. Williamson's Aeriatron in the Washington Female Seminary; states that \"the young ladies study with more ease;\" and that \"the air is kept perfectly pure.\" 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Tyler to help him obtain the signature of Tyler's father, ex-President Tyler, as he has collected the autographs of all the presidents of the United States except Tyler's. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgrees to make a similar agreement with Tyler as to the Aeriatron in regards to Florida as had been made for Eastern Louisiana, but not for Texas; gives Tyler the instructions for creating a mixture to pour into the Aeriatron. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCongratulates Tyler on his introduction of the \"Aeriatron\" into New Orleans; discusses certificates of Dr. Saunderland's and others to whom Tyler had earlier referred; discusses experiments with the \"Aeriatron.\" 4 pp. ALS. Including AN, a postscript detailing chemical mixtrues for the \"Aeriatron;\" 2 pp., and frag., the address of A. C. Litchfield, United States Consul General.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses a certificate from the third auditor; explains how valuable this endorsement for the Aeriatron is, in view of the offensive air of the auditor's office; hopes that Tyler is making progress. 2 pp. ALS. Inluding Cy of AMsS, an endorsement from Horace Austin, Auditor, in regards to the Aeriatron. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses recent appointments in the Senate; mentions the progress of his case against Denver and Peck in the Supreme Court; discusses matters of his estates. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses how much she enjoys Washington, D.C.; gives news of her family; describes her social life. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Sherman to \"glance over our Vicksburg address as contained in the Picayune of this morning;\" mentions the Bourbon Democrat plan to halt the \"Negroe-exodus;\" explains the selection of Governor Foote to present the address. 1 p. ACyS of ALS. Including Nwscl of the Picayune of 3 May 1879 dealing with the Vicksburg Labor Convention. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Tyler for sending him a copy of Tyler's exposition and paper; refuses to accept Tyler's offer of sending 150 more copies, but asks for 25 or 50; mentions Austin's certificate which Williamson had mailed earlier to Tyler. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetails the proceedings at the Vicksburg Labor-question Convention; explains the reasons for drawing up a new preamble and resolution for the convention which they include. 2 pp. Cy of ALS. Including Nwscls on the resolutions of Gov. Foote at the Vicksburg Convention. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes to Sherman the plot hatched by the \"Bourbon Democrats and Bull-dozers\" at the Vicksburg convention to keep the Negroes held to the land and gain control of the Administration and Congress in 1880; notes that the \"carpet-baggers\" have lost nearly all influence in the South; assures Sherman in a postscipt that he is abstaining \"entirely from all official interferences.\" 6 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Tyler for his account of the events at the Vicksburg Convention. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApologizes for not having written in so long; sends news of her father and other family members; social news; asks Tyler to write to Senator Margen for her father. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Tyler of a requisition for two \"Aeriatrons\" by the chief clerk of the Light-House Board; encloses copy of an endorsement of the Aeriatron by the above-mentioned clerk; asks for 25 copies of Tyler's paper on the Aeriatron and encloses stamps. Including Cy of ALS, endorsement of the Aeriatron by A. B. Johnson, Chief Clerk. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Tyler that Mr. Tracey will introduce Tyler and himself [Foote] at Dr. Hartzell's; arranges for his son to pick up Tyler at 6:30. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses Sherman's chances against General Grant as presidential nominee for 1880; notes that the \"Coloured People have, unquestionably, moved up solidly to our position\" after the revelation of their former leaders' intent at the Vicksburg convention, thanks to Gov. Foote; discusses the upcoming mass-meeting at Lafayette Square. 4 pp. ACyS of ALS. Including Nwscl on the subject of the \"Negroe Exodus\" and the mass-meeting to be held at Lafayette Square on 21 May 1879. 3 clippings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges receipt of Tyler's letters; notes that Annie received her package from Tyler; gives news of Annie and Mr. Benehan; inquires as to when Tyler expects to return to Washington. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends Sherman copies of the \"Observer\" and the \"Southwestern Christian Advocate\" on the subject of the mass meeting held at LaFayette Square, New Orleans, on 21 May 1879; describes the editor of the \"Advocate,\" Mr. Hartzell who is also the Presiding Elder of the Methodist Church in that area; details the proceedings of the Queens dinner at the St. Charles Hotel; gives news of Mayor Weeks' activities, notes that the involvement of the Post-Office and Custom House gauges with the Grant Campaign Committee is due merely to their \"fishing about for the chances of official retention under General Grant.\" 4 pp. ACyS of ALS. Including News dealing with the Vicksburg Labor Convention and the Mass meeting at Lafayette Square, New Orleans, \"The New Orleans Observer,\" 10 May 1879, and the \"South Western Chrisitan Advocate,\" 29 May 1879. Transferred to Newspaper Collection.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnnounces intention to call on Tyler the next day at 10:00 AM to talk \"of our mutual friend the sec'y of the Treasury.\" 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvises Sherman on issues he believes necessary to be acted upon in the interest of the 1880 election campaign; details methods of controlling the officials in Louisiana that are there in the interest of Senator Kellogg: Andrew Dumant, W. H. Dirkgrave and H. Ingalls; gives ideas on swinging the conservative men of the area over to the Republican party; informs Sherman of Gov. Foote's address at the Commencement of the New Orleans Institute for the education of Coloured Teachers and Ministers. 6 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Tyler that \"Mr. Jewett has no authority to speak for me or in my name;\" acknowledges receipt of Tyler's letters. 1 p. LS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses Senator Kellogg's position; believes it to be too soon to act upon Tyler's suggestions; approves the course of action of Mr. Foote and Tyler; discusses the need to \"secure conservative support among white men...willing to give to the colored people their Constitutional rights;\" believes Tyler should talk with Dumont and Dirkgrave; gives support of Col. Anderson. 5 pp. LS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Tyler for his letters; gives news of their home in Jacksonville; notes that he is \"still as poor as a church mouse;\" family news. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWarns Sherman of the continuing danger to the Nation and the Republican Party from the South; states that, based upon his observations, everything \"hangs upon the Presidential issue of 1880, and the security of the whole depends upon the success of the Republican Party;\" warns that it is \"the intention of the Southern Democracy...to destroy the Union and the Nation;\" describes the hatred in the South of anyone who is not a Democrat; notes the buildup of military strength in the South; lists federal officers in the area and informs Sherman of their \"friendliness;\" towards him [Sherman] and their political orientation; gives suggestions as to how to deal with them. 12 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses desire to relate all his observations which concern Sherman's interests in the area in regard to the election of 1880; gives a lengthy account of influential people and positions in the area and gives suggestions of courses of action for Sherman to promote his interests; complements Mr. Pitkin's paper on the election issue of 1880 [in a postscript]. 14 pp. ACys of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the involvement of a number of people in the Great Campaign for 1800; relates the editorial attack upon himself, Gov. Foote and Sherman in the Times newspaper of New Orleans; discusses the faithfulness of some of Sherman's supporters in the area; describes the \"New Liberal Republican Democratic Conspiracy\" which hopes to set William M, Evarts of New York as President who would then be \"as powerless in the hands of the Southern majority of the New Party as an infant;\" complements Pitkin's abilities, but warns Sherman to be cautious with him. 12 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions the Centennial Address made by Marshall Pitkin; believes Pitkin to still be the best man for the job of Collector. 1 p. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Tyler of Mattie's wedding to Charles R. Chaires; asks for money to repay a loan needed for the wedding; describes job problems; sends regards from family. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. N. Including Nwscl, \"The Tilden Conspiracy, How it was Frustrated,\" New Orleans Times [21 June 1879], interview with Gen. Stewart L. Woodward concerning the steps taken to \"defeat any attempts to inaugurate Mr. Tilden in this city [New York] as president of the United States on the 4th of March, 1877.\" 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBelieves that the peace and unity of the Nation is dependant upon the disruption of the Democratic Party in the Southern States, especially in Louisiana; advocates the appointment of Mr. Pitkin as Collector in the Custom House since \"this State [La.], cannot be redeemed from Democratic control with the present officials here in the political front of the Republican Party;\" believes that with Mr. Pitkin, the Republican Party will be able to entice the \"conservative white men property-holders\" to their side for the 1880 election; states that the present officials are, for the most part, \"well known as the Confederates and Pals of Kellogg in disreputable transactions;\" warns of the imminent danger to the Republican Party and to the Nation if immediate steps are not taken. 13 pp. AcyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges receipt of Sherman's letter of the 19th of the month; assures Sherman that his actions have been entirely legitimate and that he has never had \"a mere pecuniary motive\" for his actions. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the \"Grant Clubs that have sprung up in New Orleans; relates the contents of several editorials concerning the 1880 election; recommends the confirmation of Pitkins which he explained in earlier letters; assures Sherman that he has kept a low profile in New Orleans, avoiding any associations; believes that \"all political matters will go well in Louisiana, and reflectively elsewhere in the South\" if his actions are acted upon. 4 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses Col. William Wright's visit to Washington to inform the [Treasury] Department that \"ex union soldiers had been ignored in Custom House appointments;\" states however that \"nearly 40 ex union soldiers are on the Custom House rolls, about a quarter of the force;\" discusses the program that has been created for the removal of 57 present C. H. employees to replace them with ex-union soldiers. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDraws attention to an editorial in the \"Democrat\" that Gov. Foote believed to be \"indicative of a split in the Democratic Party, the more healthy and conservative portion siding in the future with the Republican Party;\" urges Sherman to take action to take advantage of the situation; discusses Col. W[illiam] Wright's trip to Washington to represent the interests of ex-union soldiers in Custom-House employment; discusses Wright's and others' connections with the local Grant clubs; warns Sherman of the scheming conducted by \"these old Louisiana Political huckstering knaves.\" 3 pp. ACyS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Tyler for the information that he and Gov. Foote have supplied about the political situation in Louisiana; discusses the matter of the Black \"exodus\" from the South and his policy on the Subject; asks Tyler to continue supplying information; promises to try to get more support from the Administration for Tyler. 6 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates that Tyler's \"suggestions to the Adm[inistratio]n looking to official changes at New Orleans, will not be acted upon till after the coming election, if at all;\" thanks Tyler for his support; criticizes Sherman for continuing to keep the present disreputable officials in Louisiana; believes that \"we owe the Northern Republicans nothing\" and speaks of a possible coalition between Southern Republicans and Conservatives in the area to support a Conservative-Democratic candidate; states that \"we care nothing for long-range assurances of good will from the north.\" 8 pp. ALS. Including ALS from Pitkin informing Tyler that he wrote the above letter, \"not one word whereof would I revoke under any circumstances.\" 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for definite assurances that Sherman and the Administration will take action in Louisiana along the lines suggested by Tyler; believes that failure to do so will jeopardize \"everything in a National point of view;\" denounces Senator Kellogg; warns that \"your [Sherman's] friends can easily form Conservative Combinations for State purposes;\" warns Sherman of the danger to the Nation should the Republicans not win the election of 1880. 4 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReemphasizes the need for a change in the Collectorship of New Orleans due to the upcoming election in December called by the Constitutional Convention that was just adjourned; discusses Pitkin's views on the subject; stresses the importance of an alliance between the Republican Party and Conservatives in the South; believes that Sherman's election as President would be assured in 1880 \"provided the political unity of the Sixteen States of the South is broken up.\" 5 pp. Df. of L.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePraises Tyler's \"courage and vigor\" in representing their interests at the Capital; states that there is no news as yet about \"Mr. Richardson's comission as a special agent of the P.O. Dept.\" 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Tyler that the office of Mayor Weeks was broken into by order of the Collector [Badger] by Lawler, Boyle and Edwards; calls for immediate action to be taken; reports that \"important sections of the party are announcing that under no circumstances will they act under the Federal officials now in office;\" discusses the \"intention to open war on Weeks in the 'Times'\" which was prevented by Jewett. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses a letter about the Kellogg scandal which wants Tyler to have printed in the Washington Republican; believes that the editor of the Republican, Brooks, \"will use it gladly\" as he is down on Kellogg;\" thanks Tyler for his \"championship of the good cause here.\" 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBelieves that a united South might be able to win over a few Northern states nd secure a Democratic victory in 1880; warns of the danger of civil war in connection with the 1880 election and of the selfish ambitions of politicians; notes that the \"only care\" of the Chief Magistrate, however, \"is to offer suggestions as to how to avoid the upcoming danger. 5 pp. [Cy?] of AL, incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the corruption associated with Senator Kellogg; describes Kellogg's scandal at the 'Packard House' where \"the Republican commissioners secured fresh return blanks from the State Registrar's office and by a concerted fraud, returned the three defeated Republican candidates elected;\" describes the ring of Kellogg's co-conspirators, including Louis Sauer [Appraiser of Customs for involvement of Packard; relates the suspicious history of Kellogg's career and believes that the administration \"will not weep when the Senate ejects its last 'carpet-bagger'.\" 11 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes that the \"administration will be able to appreciate justly your [JT] high merits and qualifications;\" hopes that Tyler will be able to secure an official position; regrets that there is no vacancy in his office; states that he is \"not at all mingling in the political strife here\" and will be content with \"any one of the distinguished Republican Statesmen now spoken of for the Presidency;\" discusses the upcoming election of 1880. 5 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Tyler for writing on his behalf to Gov. Foote; assures Tyler that he [Jewett] and Pitkin will control the Republican convention of Oct. 20; states that the \"party looks to us for leadership in a bitter war upon Kellogg;' denounces Kellogg; promises to write tomorrow. 5 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for a copy of Tyler's sypher key as he lost his own; announces the appointment of Richardson; discusses the upcoming convention and his method of controlling it with Pitkin. 2 pp. ALS. Including post script, discusses the address published by the soldiers association against Kellogg. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges receipt of Tyler's letter of the 6th; states that he is \"insufficiently equipped with means\" to run for the governship as Gov. Foote has advised; promises to take an active part in the convention; wants to \"show this imbecile Adm[inistratio]n that its sub-imbeciles here are in no sense representative or even pensioners on our political grace longer.\" 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Tyler to get information as to the whereabouts of Special Agent Weeks and try to get him to return as soon as possible; is convinced that control of the convention is assured. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Tyler that his letter has just been read by Pitkin and Jewett and that they \"fully concur in all your suggestions;\" states that the other gentlemen to whom Tyler referred are unkown to him; intends to write an open letter in response to Tyler's. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the events at the convention - \"all did not go as well as we hoped for some were seduced by promises from the C. H. [Customs House]\"; describes losses sustained by the C. H.; describes the use of alcohol and ballot-box stuffing in the election; asks for Tyler to send his thoughts on the matters presented. 6 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses letter which he had promised to send Tyler; asks Tyler to read it and if published, to see to the collection of proof sheets; believes the letter to be \"an honest and independant expression of my views and feelings,\" but doubts whether it will get published in \"these times of editorial apathy.\" 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses how Beattie was going to select him [Pitkin] as Chairman of the Campaign Com., but had backed down under pressure from \"Wharton, Badger, Lewis, Marks and Co.\" and selected McMillan, whom the C. Housers dislike heartily;\" informs Tyler that he had put Sypher on the committee list of 25; fears that Sypher will not be interested \"with the C. H. toads squatting on the campaign.\" 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnnounces that the secretaryship of the Campaign Committee was offered to him and that he would take it if he was paid $100 per week; states that \"as this campaign is a preordained failure, I want my compensation in advance this time;\" wishes Sherman could be President, but knows it to be impossible; adds that Sherman might have had a delegation had he acted on his suggestions in January 1879; discusses the chances of Louisiana republicans; reveals information [confidential] from W. H. Roberts that Marks was to be removed; discusses Beattie's character and his actions concerning Pitkin; suggests making Pitkin Collector. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends a newspaper clipping detailing the Republican platform in the area; discusses prospects for the 1880 election, sectionalism in Congress, and the political situation in general; states that there are Democrats in Congress who realize they must make a change in tactics if they want the party to make a respectable showing in the election of 1880; discusses rumors of a conspiracy of Southern Republicans in Washington to join the Democrats if the election were given a sectional aspect; warns of the danger of this. 15 pp. ALS. Including Nwscl - report on the Republican platform and list of members of the State Central Committee [Louisiana].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Tyler to \"push Postmaster Edmunds into getting us three or four Northern speakers;\" explains the necessity of this; discusses attempts to win over ex-confederates and conservatives; asks Tyler to talk with Sypher about getting their ticket in the newspapers. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses photographs and a letter for Mrs. Hayes inspection of relatives of the late Major General George H. Thomas; gives details of the family. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePraises Tyler for \"this singular analytical power of your mind\" in relation to previous information given on the political situation; asks Tyler for his perspectives on the present situation - the election of 1880 and the relationship between Virginia and the South. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffers some suggestions for corrections of Robers' address [on the state debt?]; promises to try to help pay for the publication. 2 pp. ALS. Including Nwscl, on the State debt [June 19, 1879]. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInquires as to the whereabouts of several endorsements and recommendations of Tylers that he gave to the Senate Judiciary Committee when he was confirmed as Assessor of Internal Revenue for Florida. 11 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks to secure Tyler's influence in obtaining an appointment in the Pension office in Washington; lists his credentials. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses 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 \"full harvest of beneficience may be reaped to all her [Virginia's] people;\" discusses the Readjustor coalition's bid to break up the political solidarity of the South; notes that as soon as \"Virginia becomes arrayed Nationally, in spirit and in truth, Sectionalism will cease.\" 13 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses 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.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFinds 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBelieves 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvises Tyler as to room accommodations in the area, 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHandwritten copy of a letter marked \"Personal\" to John Sherman about Yorktown Customs Office, elections and other political viewpoints.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvises Tyler on his trip to the Republican convention; discusses the role of Tucker the lighthouse keeper. 11 pp. ALS. Including Nwscl dated as 25 August 1880 from West Point, Va., concerning John Tyler's declaration of allegiance to Hancock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the plans of the Bourbon Funder faction to create divisions among the ranks of the Republicans; states that may succeed in leading away the Coloured people; notes that Baily is the only one who could give the Bourbons a chance at the election; asks Tyler to ask Baily to withdraw. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eQuotes to Baily a letter from General Mahone urging Baily to withdraw his candidacy; advises Baily to do the same; informs Baily of the character and status of Mahone. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelates the advantage to the Southern states there would have been if there were more men like Tyler who had the courage to affiliate themselves with the Republican party and endure the stamp of \"Traitor and Renegade\" by their fellow citizens; encloses a letter in support of President Grant in 1872. 6 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of above letter in Tyler's hand. 4 pp. Cy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecommends John Tyler to the office of Attorney General; complimetns Tyler's abilities as a \"learned and eloquent writer and speaker, a lawyer of known reputation.\" 1 p. Cy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApologizes to Tyler for the delay in sending the letters Tyler had requested. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Tyler to meet him at the Court House at 12 tomorrow to discuss business connected with Tyler's legislation. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses letters from Colonel Ewell of interest to Devens; discusses his past employment; asks for employment in the Department of the Attorney General. 4 pp. Cy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses letters from Colonel Ewell, President of William and Mary College; discusses the upcoming election and the Mahone movement; urges the Republican party to join forces with Mahone to create \"a true National attitude in the Senate\" and to crush out the Bourbon Democracy and break up the South; discusses prospects for local elections [Virginia]; asks for a commission to be restored to him. 5 pp. ACys of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Tyler with regret that he cannot find any employment for him in the Department; explains that there is already a number of others on file waiting for employment and that there is no hope for a position for Tyler. 3 pp. LS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Tyler that the Attorney General would very much enjoy appointing Tyler to a position in the department, but regrests that he cannot do so. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces a letter that he wrote to Sherman which he included in this letter; sends his respects to Tyler and his daughter. 1 p. Cy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCompliments the accomplishments of John Tyler, Jr., describes Tyler's hardships as a result of his becoming Republican; urges Sherman and the party to reward those southern Republicans like Tyler who worked so hard for the cause. 3 pp. Cy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses desire to invite Tyler to Norfolk to deliver lectures; discusses the time and terms of the lecture; asks Tyler to respond if the terms are agreeable. 3 pp. ALS. Including Nwscl, 2 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Sherman that \"General John Tyler is desirous of an appointment in your Department;\" compliments Tyler's abilities. 1 p. Cy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCalls attention to Tyler's hope for appointment in the government; praises Tyler's abilities and support of the Republican party; recommends his appointment. 1 p. Cy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePraises at length all of Hayes' successes during his presidency; congratulates his statesmanship; calls his attention to the letter from Ewell to show that not everyone thinks ill of Tyler. 3 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eForwards 6 copies of the Gazette to Tyler; hopes the publication will do Tyler good in Washington; intends to publish the same article right before Tyler's lectures in Norfolk; regrets that he cannot pay Tyler in advance for the lectures. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates that \"Brady can do nothing for the present;\" promises to do whatever he can to promote Tyler's interests. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApologizes for their long delay in replying to Tyler's letter; states that they will be happy to examine his paper on the \"Disaster on the Princeton\" and any other article. 2 pp. C.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Tyler that he sent 6 additional copies of the Liberal yesterday; discusses which ways would be best to get the article across to the people; argues that the publication of the material from Whig and President Ewell would work against Tyler's audience; discusses how to use the publications as a \"masked battery with a deadly effect;\" states that he wil give the circular to everyone with a \"spoon-ful of brains\" in Norfolk. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegrets that they cannot use Tyler's poem; explains that they did not have room for so large an article as Tyler's manuscipt relating to the Princeton disaster; states that they might be able to use such an article if it was restricted to five pages in length; gives information regarding a book Tyler had spoken of. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions his family's relation to the family of Major General George H. Thomas; discusses the prospects of Garfield appointing a man from the South for his cabinet; suggests Judge Robert W. Hughes and Colonel Benjamin S. Ewell for Attorney General and Secretary of the Interior; discusses the advantage to be gained from selecting such men and the future of the nationalist spirit in the South. 4 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges receipt of Tyler's letter, is \"gratified to know that you are still alive and well;\" is \"sorry we lost Hancock;\" asks Tyler's opinion of Garfield; announces the recovery of Florida from the 'ashes' and invites Tyler down. 3 pp. ALS. Including Nwscl on Mahone and Hancock in the Virginia elections. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Tyler with regret that the Herndern property is rented for 1881; hopes that Tyler will again take residence in West Point. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Tyler that the papers have not come to hand; will do as he asked as soon as they come. 1 p. C.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Tyler that his lectures have to be postponed to January 13 and 14. 1 p. Telegram.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Tyler for the information and suggestions in his letter. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFears 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBelieves 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgrees 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBelieves 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplains his pecuniary interest in the joint venture of Critcher and Strong in Arizona and Sonora; details his life of hardship the past few years as he was scorned and abused because of his views; states that he is interested in the Arizona and Sonora project in order to be able to provide comfortable for his daughter. 4 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetails some of the events in his life from the past three years in response to Anderson's request. 5 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnnounces that he will be pleased to see Tyler in Florida and asks him to call at his house upon his arrival. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReaffirms his statements to Garfield concerning Ewell, but does not believe that any appointment will be made from the South; informs Ewell of Lewis' trip to Mentor, Ohio; believes that the \"liberal movement will sweep the state this year overwhelmingly;\" includes additional letters so that \"you may understand and appreciate more fully some matters personal to myself.\" 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReminds Windom of his previous contributions of information; states that he is not seeking an appointment; discusses the future of the Colored People and the Republican party in relation to the Mahone movement in Virginia; believes the the failure of the liberal movement will result in the reestablishment of \"Bourbon Democratic Rule and tyranny;\" notes the existence of an anti-Mahone faction with Wickham, Deuzendorf and Jorgensen who are plotting to seize control of the chief federal offices in Virginia. 11 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegrets to have found that Tyler has been ordered to Florida; discusses politics, family matters. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelates his orders to report to Florida and his actions when he reached there in response to his instructions issued by Windom's department on the 8th of February. 3 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetails political situation in Florida; believes that Florida can be redeemed from Democratic control and that he can bring it about working with \"Old-line Whigs;\" details his past activities and appointments. 9 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eResponds to Department orders to make a report; describes the illicit activity of 3 schooners, the Attic, Gertrude and Boyle which are engaged in smuggling liquors to the various hotels in Florida; notes ways to prevent future such problems; asks for his paycheck for work in February. 13 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges receipt of Tyler's letter; asks for his views on the President and Mr. Windom; discusses Tyler's relationship with Mahone; states that the 'Staunton Virginian' will soon be in full accord with the movement. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for information concerning the burial site of the late President Tyler; wishes to obtain a steroescopic view of the grave. 1 p. TL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks where he could obtain a stereoscopic view of President Tyler's grave. 1 p. TL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Haines that no steroscopic view of his father's grave has been taken; gives Haines the location of the grave and notes that no monument has been erected on the spot. 1 p. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates that Mr. Palmore has given claim on their minerals due to poor health; offers them a vacant house to stay in if they should come visit the mines; states that he is anxious to have the mines worked; encloses a sample. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates that he had been digging in his Kaolin mine and found it to improve in quality and quantity; invites Kellam up to look farther into the vains [sic]; asks Kellam to write before he comes. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses Mahone and the Readjusters; describes John Tyler, Jr. favorably and \"well fitted for any position in or out of the State;\" mentions the rising influence of the railroad. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotes that they found a \"considerable quantity of Kaolin\" at the last place he worked and also found a good deal of mica at the old pit; asks Chappell to come up soon. 1 p. C.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Kellam to come up and look at the Kolin mine. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses Mr. Kellam and the Kaolin mine. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks what Mr. Massey thought of the letter; asks about matters in Richmond; states that he had advised Mr. Dezendorf to support Tyler and had convinced Dezendorf not to fight Lively. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs pleased to hear of Tyler's high regard for him; states that he will be in Richmond and would like to see Tyler. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvites Tyler to address the readjusters of New Kent on August 11; includes travel arrangements. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the virtue of John Tyler, Jr., and his \"able, statesmanlike, patriotic and elegant address\" to the people of New Kent; notes the resolution passed by the Readjusters to have Tyler's address published in the Whig. 2 pp. Cy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Tyler to verify his promise to write Baker a \"Christmas Tree speech;\" requests Tyler to \"dot the speech with some sentimentality\" as \"this leaves one or all, and the Readjusters happy.\" 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Tyler to go and see General Carmen, Chief Clerk of the Agriculture Dept., and persuade him to keep Watson's daughter Marion on as long as he can. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the issue between Massey and Mahone at the \"Colaition\" caucus of last night; believes that the Jorgensen, Dezendorf and Wickham faction and the Democrats will join forces with the Masseyites; describes Mahone's character and his attempt to set himself up as an \"absolute Dictator;\" explains to Arthur that he is provideing this information solely out of courtesy and that he is not seeking official favor by such action. 5 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses his views on the \"Coalition party\" of Virginia; describes his past experiences in the South and his services to the Republican party; believes himself entitled to promotion in the same line of service; asks for General Longstreet as an assistant acting under his instruction. 5 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegrets that he could not honor Crook's request for an autograph letter of Tyler's father as all his papers were taken from Tyler Jr. during the Civil War; gives a detailed acount of the Tyler family history. 6 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFears that \"my baby\" is sick as he hasn't heard from her for over a week; discusses his prospects for employment; asks her to keep up her spirits. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses copy of a letter from Everett to John C. New, Assistant Secretary of the Treasury; hopes it will do Tyler good. 1 p. Cy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplains how Tyler convinced him to be a Republican after listening to a speech of his; recommends highly Tyler for an appointment in the Treasury Department. 2 pp. Cy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCongratulates Tyler upon the Secretary's \"partial recognition\" of his merits; trusts that this will lead to \"more remunerative ackowledgments of your intrinsic worth.\" 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs glad that Lively disapproves of Dezendorf's actions in antagonizing the Coalition movement in Virginia; states that \"this Committee desires the election of the gentlemen to Congress nominated by the Coalition movement in Virginia.\" 1 p. TL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCongratulates Tyler on the recognition of his merits by the Secretary of the Treasury; states that they are in \"want\" and look to Tyler for the relief he promised and is now able to afford. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges receipt of $20 from Tyler making a total of $175 paid from 1865; gives family news. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges receipt of four notes of $50 each which he accepts as payment in full; dicusses financial arrangements; states that his wife is confined to bed and would like to see Tyler. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpeaks of old times, old friends; discusses Tyler's career; gives family news; believes that \"there still exists sympathy for the old cause\" in Tyler's \"warm heart.\" 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives Tyler a bill from the Capitol hotel to September 3; describes preferred method of payment. 2 pp. ALS. Including ADS, receipt of $46.60 on above account dated 1 November 1884. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Tyler if he can get a position for him in the government; believes President Arthur would do well for himself to appoint the grandson of President Tyler; discusses his work at the Savannah Morning News as managing editor. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Tyler for his prompt reply to his earlier letter; states again that his reason in writing is that he finds his present job \"not at all pleasant\" and would be interested in getting a government appointment. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates that he has managed to convince the landlord to wait to the 10th to take the rent; asks Tyler if he can get the money to them a day earlier than the 11th, when the note matures; informs Tyler that there will be a vacant room there soon and invites him to come live there. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses his present appointment and prospects for the furture; advises her to stay in Virginia as all the money he now makes goes to support her aunt Letty; gives news of Bessie Denison; believes that if Mr. New becomes the Secretary of the Treasury, his [JT] future will be secure.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReplies to Lively's letter that the Committee is \"heartily and earnestly in favor of the election of Hon. Harry Libbey to Congress.\" 1 p. TL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Tyler that he succeeded in procuring the \"Blue Book\" and had it delivered to Tyler at the Clarendon; states that he will also send five volumes of the Paris Exposition; lets Tyler know that he would be happy to secure any other books from the State Department that Tyler might want. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Tyler that he sent to the Post Office a package containing the \"Paris Exposition report\" and that it will be necessary for Tyler to go and pick it up. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Tyler for the $60 he owes for board at the Capitol Hotel as he is in a bad financial situation; states that the \"political horizon looks bright for the cause of Liberalism in Virginia.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests the presence of Tyler at a meeting of the Pioneer Council [S. of I.] on Saturday Nov. 11 at 7:30. 1 p. ACS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Tyler's assistance in helping his wife obtain her share of Henry Curtis' will; asks Tyler to think the matter over carefully and set a percentage rate for his services. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Tyler for the Christmas gifts he sent her; hopes the New Year will be profitable for Tyler; gives family news. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBegs Tyler to get his papers at once from Richmond; believes Tyler to be able to help in this matter more than anyone else; gives family news. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Tyler for his letter and clippings; explains that she cannot give Tyler news of West Point as she has not been there since September; hopes that Tyler will write as often as possible. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates that he is recovering from his ailments; regrets \"the loss of our pleasant whist party;\" thanks Tyler for his hospitality, offers to reciprocate. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to see Tyler; hopes to get settled down in a few days. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends seasons greetings. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Tyler to come to her house at 4 o'clock on a business matter. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges receipt of Tyler's note and enclosed slip of 1 January. 1 p. LS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Tyler for the newspaper clippings containing Tyler's speech upon the character of the late Alexander Eagleton. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn invitation for 8:00. 1 p. ANS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the occasion of the resignation of President Tyler's Cabinet in 1841. 1 p. Df incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Tyler about Bolts; asks \"who was the old housekeeper at Greenway after grandmother's death in 1797;\" asks him to look at his article in American History magazine. 1 p. ACS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Tyler for the articles he sent. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReturns the dollar that Tyler borrowed from Lamar last year. 1 p. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the two trunks left by Tyler at the Ford's Hotel which he picked up; describes what he placed in the trunks; encloses receipt from Ford's Hotel; states that he shipped the trunks today to Tyler C.O.D. 2 pp. ALS. Including ADS, Tyler's IOU for $17.60, 1 p. and ALS, from Rosere acknowledging receipt of same. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the claim of Tyler's sister, L. Semple, to a piece of property now owned by the College of William and Mary; promises to look into the matter; asks if Mrs. Semple might have any pertinent documents that might help substantiate her claim.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApologizes for not visiting Tyler while he was in D.C., but explains that he was called home on urgent business; describes future plans of the Southern Historical and Benevolent Association; asks Tyler for contribution of material. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Tyler to hurry up with the article on Texas; sends love to Mattie. 1 p. ACS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplains how she[?] thought Tyler was dead; describes how much Tyler meant to her; gives family news. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses surprise that Lamar had said that he had not received Tyler's letter of 6 February; describes how he trusted it to a page in the Senate to deliver it to Lamar. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Tyler for his letter and enclosures; states that he had already seen the article on the death of Mr. Eagleton; regrets that he has not seen much of the Tyler family; gives family news; promises to write \"Aunt Letty;\" hopes Tyler will keep in touch.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Tyler for his letter; discusses Mahone; asks Tyler's opinion on the Temperance issue as he notes that drinking has been Tyler's only drawback; believes that \"Temperance is soon to be the one grand question in this country;\" discusses his financial difficulties. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplains that she has been kept busy by visitors and was not able to answer Tyler's letter immediately; describes Florida; looks forward to return to Savannah. 6 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Tyler that he purchased the Savannah News in an effort to make something of his life; finds himself in financial difficulties; asks Tyler to negotiate for him a loan of $1000 in Washington. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses Willy Waller; asks for money; explains her bills; asks of Miss Tyler. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBelieves that he could set the paper on a \"solid an profitable basis;\" if he could only raise the money; asks if it would be possible for him to get a job in the civil service; discusses Tyler's account of the \"obstinate attack upon the president's heart.\" 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges receipt of Tyler's note with enclosures; states that he enjoyed the articles on Payne and Eggleston. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Tyler for his letter; explains why she was unable to see him when she was in Washington; gives family news; asks about James Machelee. 8 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes his research on grandfather; asks Tyler if he knows any more or has books or papers concerning him; asks if Tyler knows who \"R.\" is that signed the Obituary in the Enquirer. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Tyler that he has been appointed \"Pioneer\" on the Committee on Appeals and Grievances; asks Tyler to notify the grand chief if he can serve. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegrets Tyler's long absence from the meetings of the Minnehaha Lodge; asks the pleasure of Tyler's company if possible. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Tyler that \"Miss D's\" lawyer sent the papers concerning the property in Texas; states that \"B.\" is now in Charleston. 1 p. ACS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Tyler that he is \"requested to attend a regular session of the Grand Council, Sons of Jonadab\" on April 27. 1 p. ACS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePays tribute to Evart's character in view of the help he gave Tyler's half-brothers. Including NwsCl, the \"National View,\" 28 April 1883, tribute to Evarts. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives news of Mattie'e pets; relates his visit to Aunt Letty and Bessie and his meeting at the Jonadab Council; encloses notes from the President and William Evarts for her to keep as souvenirs. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplains reasons why he cannot accept the position as President of the Virginia Branch of the Jefferson Monument association; describes at length the shortcomings of the \"new Virginians;\" explains that for like reasons he cannot accept the \"American Magazine\" post. 6 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges receipt of Tyler's letter; congratulates him on his election to the presidency; states that he has no money for the [Arbitration] League at present and that he will not be rich until the iron and steel business improves. 1 p. ALS. Including NwsCL, about Carnegie. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses allusions to a large family estate in England; gives family news. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the great heritage of his daughter; asks if there might be some position for her in the Bureau of Printing and Engraving. 3 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the price of houses for sale and rent in the area. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses his book that he is writing on American history. 6 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses political prospects for the Republican Party in 1884; relates his past experiences with mahone; believes that the only successful Republican ticket for 1884 would be U.S. Grant as President and W. Q. Gresham as vice-president. 4 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the ceremonies for the Payne monument; relates the tragedy of Mr. Hafven, who suffered from congestion of the brain after being thrown from his buggy; discusses all the attempts to help him; acknowledges her letter; gives family news. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses his progress on his book; states that he has written up to the canvass of 1840. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnnounces that he will be in Washington on the 21st and will call on Tyler. 1 p. ACS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnnounces that he will be on the steamer Mattaro tomorrow and will be expecting the ladies. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Tyler to pay his bill of $60 to John Hillyard or make arrangements to do so. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoes not recognize the bill to John Hillyard for room and board at the Capitol Hotel; wants to deal only with Lewis, but agrees to pay Hillyard if Lewis permits. 2 pp. ALS. Including ALS, Lewis' reply stating that there was an additional bar bill of $10.00. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrders the destruction of several bands described in the accompanying schedule. 3 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates that \"the job is done;\" asks Tyler to go to the Post office to see if there is a letter addressed to Mrs. Semple care of Miss Hunter. 1 p. ACS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSummons John Tyler, Jr. to appear before him to answer to John Hillyard for a debt of $60.00. 1 p. PDS. Including ANS, an IOU signed by Tyler for $60. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApologizes for not having written the letter to the Attorney General sooner; asks if there is anything else he can do. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses a letter from Edward Murdaugh [?]; speaks of her forthcoming trip to Baltimore to see the doctor. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the house and farm of 31 acres he has for sale; offers it to Tyler for $2500. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes her cottage that she wants to rent for $22.00 a month. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChides Mattie for not writing him more; discusses his house-searching results; speaks of the weather, Mattie's plants and pets and gives family news; discusses the political ticket of Arthur and Gresham. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInquires as to the present address of his brother John as he wants information pertaining to the terms arranged between Polk and father [President Tyler]; discusses his progress on his book. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions his teaching position and small salary; discusses his financial troubles. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives description of three pieces of property for sale in the area.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs sorry to hear that Tyler is suffering from chills; hopes that the family will reunite. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes how \"the Bourbon Democratic incapables of Virginia at the Lynchburg Convention placed themselves in the rear of Mahone.\" 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs afraid that Aunt Letty won't be able to read this letter with her poor eyesight; discusses their last meeting in Richmond. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Tyler for the $10 he sent; hopes that Tyler's situation will make a turn for the better; is glad to hear that Tyler is feeling better. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrders Tyler to attend the next meeting of G.[?] A. #2672 to be held on September 6.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReturns the enclosed receipt from Tyler of $5.00. 1 p. ALS. Including ADS, receipt, 1 p., and ADS, IOU signed by Tyler for above amount. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for the return of a $20 downpayment for rooms at the \"West End Flats\" which William Tyler was to have furnished and ready for occupancy 27 October. 3 pp. ALS. Including ADS, receipt of above amount. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBelieves that every charge John Tyler made in his letter of the 3rd was not exactly true; states that he spent $60 furnishing the rooms in question, but would gladly return John Tyler's $20 downpayment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. D. Includes Mss, a prose work on the Civil War, in Latin and English, on back of above receipt. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Tyler not to miss the meeting of the \"World Peace Society\" next Thursday at the Quaker meeting house; apologizes for missing Tyler when he called. 1 p. ACS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvites Tyler to a meeting of the Abolition League on Dec. 4th at the Church house. 1 p. ACS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Tyler that he and his relative Col. J. B. P. will be staying in the area for a few days and would be happy to have Tyler call. 1 p. ACS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInquires, as a representative of the \"Knights of Labor\" what official action has been taken in reference to work hours for those employed in public works. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS. Including Cy of D., statutes concerning amount of work per day allowed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests the presence of Tyler at a meeting of the National Abolition League on Dec. 26. 1 p. ACS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the extent of labor unions and temperance organizations that Tyler believes are ready to rally behind Butter for Prsident in 1884 as a new party; believes that if the demands of these new power groups are not met through the ballot, \"Revolutionary convulsions\" would result. 3 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Tyler to come see him [?] or let him know when he can come see Tyler. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Tyler for a letter of introduction to Senator Coke of Texas; hopes that Tyler and his daughter are well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Tyler of a meeting of the National Arbitration League on Jan. 15. 1 p. ACS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs worried about cousin M.; asks Tyler to tell her not to neglect what she had told her as \"it is very dangerous to herself and every body else.\" 1 p. ACS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Tyler that the S[ons] o[f] J[onahdab] building committee will meet Jan. 16. 1 p. ACS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses a dollar that he had borrowed and returned earlier, but apparently Groome had not received the earlier note. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Tyler of the Jan. 30 meeting of the S[ons] O[f] J[onahdab] Building Committee. 1 p. ACS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests the presence of Tyler in his office on Jan. 31 to \"receive the part assigned to you at next Thursday's entertainment.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Tyler of an offer he received from a \"young widow of large money\" to tutor her son; believes this to be the best chance he has had in a while; asks Tyler to send $10 at once; sends love to Aunt Letty, Bessie, and cousin Mattie. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms John Tyler that a Mr. Lulley called on him to write asking J. Tyler to pay back immediately the money that is owed him; states that Lulley was particularly concerned by J. Tyler's \"ungrateful neglect of him;\" urges Tyler to make a settlement with Lulley. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Tyler for the $5 that he sent; wishes that he never had to ask for favors; states that \"there is no man more economical than I am.\" 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Tyler that he wrote Judy Wend three different times but has received no answer; thinks of the \"many pleasant moments we [Tyler and he] have spent together in our lovely and brotherly Council of Jonadabism;\" expects \"to live on and die the same doing what good I can for others as I go along the rugged pathway of life;\" hopes Tyler will give him all the views connected with the order around Washington, D.C. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to meet with Tyler to discuss some questions with him; wishes to move to another location and wants Tyler's advice. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApplauds Grant's visit to the House of Representatives; hopes to see \"the most prominent representative of the elements of anarchy in the country 'corked up in a bottle' again.\" 1 p. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCongratulates Randall on his movement in association with the reception of General Grant. 1 p. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Tyler for his kind words on Randall's action towards General Grant. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresents the final version of his address on Labor interests for Congress; states that he has removed all matters that had been objected to by members of the committees. 1 p. AcyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCongratulates Randall on the result of the Pennsylvania convention; believes him to be the \"strongest candidate for the Presidentcy [sic] the Democracy could place before the Country.\" 1 p. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks if it would be possible for Tyler to assist him in any way outside the influence of Mahone; hopes to \"march to victory or to defeat, under the Blaine banner;\" discusses the fortune of the Republican paper in Virginia he helped support; asks Tyler to answer favorably. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncourages Arthur to give thought to the matters in print herewith enclosed [Labor Memorial addressed to Congress]; believes the Labor movement to have become a political power. 1 p. ACyS of ALS. Including PD, \"Memorial of the Federation of Labor Unions and Knights of Labor.\" 6 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoes not want Folger to think him ungrateful for his present position, but wishes the \"injustice\" done him by Senators Jones and Conover to be remedied - through the position of Collector at Key-West, Florida. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges for the President the receipt of Tyler's letter of the 25th. 1 p. LS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffers to show Tyler and his daughter the rooms for rent. 1 p. ALS. Including NwsCL, \"Advocate of Late Suppers.\" 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApplauds Tyler's efforts in the Labor movement; states that Mahone's \"trickery and trading in politics has earned my disgust and contempt;\" thanks Tyler for his interest in Lively's case; states that he \"would like very much to see the ticket of Grant and Lincoln thrown to the breeze;\" gives family news. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the cottage Tyler enquired about; gives name of former tenant so that Tyler could get additional information. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. PM. Including Nwsl - houses for sale in Hyattsville, Md., 1 p., and N, someone's address. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Tyler that he is at the National [Hotel] and asks Tyler to come and see him. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes a gentleman in her care who has pledged \"total abstance [sic]\"; thinks very highly of him when he is \"himself.\" 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Tyler to call on Mrs. Noyes to discuss some legal points in reference to an estate in Pennsylvania. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrusts that the ticket presented at Chicago will be Arthur and Lincoln; believs it would be \"suicidal to the Republican Party, and dangerous to the Country, to put forward Blaine;\" believes that the \"laboring mass;\" would stand against Blaine. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates that he received no reply from his \"strong and forcible letter;\" to Col. White and Judge Vaun; advises Tyler to make an application for the position in Warrenton; sends regards to Tyler's daughter. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeclines the nomination as vice-president of the National Greenback Labor Party since the nomination for President was for Benjamin F. Butler, which, in Tyler's opinion, involved an \"abnegation of the political morals of the Party.\" 2 pp. ACyS of ALS. Including 2 tickets for the National Convention, on the 28th and 29th of May. 2 pp. PM.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the procedure for the destruction of several bonds to be carried out. 2 p. Cy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes that the two of them, as the heirs to their historic families can be \"found advancing on common ground in the assertion of public Virtue and Justice.\" 2 pp. ACyS of ALS. Including Nws, \"The National View,\" 7 June 1884, proceedings of Greenback convention [see newspaper file], and PD, \"Constitution of the Industrial Party of America,\" 2 pp., and Pd, \"Memorial of the Federation of Labor Unions and Knights of Labor\" to Congress. 6 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCongratulates Blaine; encloses newspaper describing Tyler's position at the Indianoplis Convention; mentions his letter of withdrawal from the convention and denunciation of the nomination of General Butler. 1 p. ACyS of ALS. Including Nws, \"The National View,\" 7 June 1884 [see newspaper file], and PD, \"Memorial of the Federation of Labor Unions and Knights of Labor\" addressed to Congress. 6 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates that he has already done all that he wants to in this canvass; explains that his engagements are such that it will be impossible to take any further part. 1 p. TLS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for the births and deaths in the family of their father's first children; asks for the names of painters of their father; mentions his new printer which will turn out 100 pages a week. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses his letter denouncing the nomination of General Butler at the Indianapolis Convention; describes how the over hundered delegates, including himself, left the convention in opposition to Butler; invites Pierce to be at the Chicago convention on July 8. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes his involvement in the events at the Indianapolis convention in regard to the nomination of General Butler. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the procedure for destroying certain bonds which are no longer needed for issue. 3 pp. Cy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Tyler that he has written Mr. Munson to return the Wilson draft for collection in accordance with Tyler's suggestion. 1 p. TLS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the \"necessity for an Organ for the World's Arbitration League;\" suggests Tyler take action before Mr. Corcoran departs for W. Va.; asks Tyler to \"think seriously of this very important movement;\" asks Tyler to drop him a line; discusses his meeting with Corcoran. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses his views on the appointment of Dennis Eagan as Collector of Customs for Key West Florida. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates that he will accompany Tyler to Mr. Corcoran's Monday evening; asks Tyler to call at that time. 1 p. ACS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses a copy of the charges against Rob[er]t L. DeAkers by Geo[rge] W. Sargent. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBelieves that Hendricks' name associated with Cleveland gives \"strength and character to the ticket\" but states that the Labor Unions find Cleveland \"objectionable and even repugnant;\" asks Hendricks to arrange an interview with Colonel Lee Crandall of the National View; believes the labor groups hold the balance between Republican and Democratic success. 3 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Tyler for his letter; promises to give Tyler's suggestion his attention as soon as possible. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses Mattie's visit. 1 p. ACS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges receipt of the copies of \"the National View\" and the memorial of the Federation of Labor Unions; discusses his illness. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCharges George Sargent with \"maliciously and knowingly misrepresenting me as a partisan Democrat.\" 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests that Tyler formulate the charges of E. M. Blake against G. W. Sargent and issue the necessary documents; asks to meet with Tyler to discuss the case as soon as is convenient.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the rooms he is offering to Tyler; asks to hear from Tyler as soon as possible. 2 pp. ALS. Including ACyS of ALS - Tyler's reply to above letter; states that he has found other accommodation; dated 12 September 1884. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates his intention to take the front rooms at $35 per month; asks her to write at once in answer. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelates the story of how he attempted to remove Tyler's letter from publication [in the National View] but to no avail; calls Cromdle a \"traitor to our cause;\" states that Tyler's letter and General Parson's letter will be published in the next [National] View. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives a history of past work and associations; sends his daughter to ask \"the helping hand of the Government.\" 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCongratulates Hendricks and Cleveland upon their election; encloses \"herewith my last blow against General Butler;\" relates the events at the Indianapolis convention; mentions the power and influence of the labor movement. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBelieves Campbell's letter to Secretary Folger to have been the reason Tyler obtained his present position in the Treasury Department; sends copies of letters to and from Thomas A. Hendricks from the Presidential campaign; mentions his involvement in the Sons of Jonadab and the Labor movement. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks John Tyler to send his answer to Parmalee in the Atlantic Monthly; urges haste as the first chapter of Lyon's work is at the printer's. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates that Lyon [Tyler] requested him to tell John Tyler that he has the proof sheets of the 1st chapter and that he needs to hear from Tyler as soon as possible to make the addition suggested; gives the present address of Mr. and Mrs. Ellis. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCongratulates Cleveland upon his election as president; offers his views on the influence of the Independent Republicans, the Prohibitionists, and the Greenback and Labor elements on his election; describes General Butler's activities. 4 pp. ACyS of ALS. Including Nwscl, the National View, articles on Butler. 2 pp. Including Df of ALS of above letter. 3 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses copies of his letter to Cleveland and newspapers and articles sent with the letter; states that the \"enclosures explain themselves.\" 1 p. ACyS of ALS. Including Ns, names and addresses of the recepients of similar letters. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests Tyler to formulate the charges and carry out the procedures incolved in the case of \"Bro[ther]s Blake, Trader and Traylor against Bro[ther] G. W. Sargent.\" 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelates the case brought against a member of the Knights of Labor for breaking a boycott against the New York Tribune; asks under what law he can be prosecuted as he can find nothing in the Constitution or bylaws relating to it; refuses to become an \"instrument of Tyranny.\" ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Tyler that he will be at the Fed[eration] of Labor Hall on Tuesday evening and that he will have his stamp with him. 1 p. ACS. Including N, address of W. S. Wandby and William Turner. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMails copy of the Baltimore Times of Dec. 13; discusses the Blaine and Butler issue. 1 p. ALS. Including NwsCl of the Times, 13 Dec. 1884 on \"Butler's Treachery\" and \"Butler's Defeat.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Tyler for the copy; sends 20 sopies of the Times for Tyler to \"dispose of them where they will do the most good;\" discusses the \"depression,\" states that his \"sole work now is to defeat McCulloch's policy.\" 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBelieves that there were three political factors that influenced Cleveland's election: the Independent Republicans, the Prohibitionists, and the Greenback and Labor popular elements; discusses the Blaine and Butler issue; sends articles from the Times and the National View on topics mentioned. 4 pp. ACyS of ALS. Including NwsCls from the National View. 5 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Arthur to \"confer an official favor, worthy of yourself as President, upon the Son of a President;\" describes his past activities. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Tyler to send Miss Norma S. Lively \"one of your most encouraging letters and send her some papers;\" mentions her debut as a teacher. 1 p. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. DS. Including ADS, certifying the above mentioned sale of land; signed by J. H. Dobie, Clerk, Sussex County, Virginia. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBelieves that he should be commissioned as minister to Italy in view of his past relations with Catholics.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Tyler to send his manuscript on the battle of Corinth for examination in reference to the Century War Series. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgrees 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses newspaper articles for Manning's information concerning Tyler's past involvement with the Treasury Department. 1 p. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses newspaper articles for Manning's information concerning Tyler's past involvement with the Treasury Department. 1 p. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Tyler for his attempts to secure employment for her; hopes that she will one day be able to meet John Tyler. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. Poetry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Tyler that he had asked Major Newby about a house for Tyler and told him to write to Tyler. 1 p. ACS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses an article from the Cleveland Ohio Plain Dealer Journal; notes that he has held no post in the federal government except where it was insisted upon by Northern friends or economic necessity; complains about his present job in the Department. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApplauds Cleveland's recent address to the Senate. 1 p. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegrets that he cannot accept the president's invitation for him and his family to a reception at the executive mansion due to the poor condition of his daughter and sister; asks Wilson to convey to the president his views in response to the report published by the Edmunds Committee of the Senate. 1 p. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Tyler to tell her about himself; discusses the upcoming new edition of her book the 'Ladies of the White House;' asks for the address of Mrs. Robert Tyler. 4 pp. Including PM, an advertisement for the 'Ladies of the White House.'\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInquires as to the lineage of his mother's family - Christian; gives some geneological data on the Christian family since they arrived in Virginia; asks Christian to send him any information he has concerning the family's history in England; encloses articles of interest. 7 pp. ACyS of ALS. Including ACysS of ALS, copy of the above letter. 9 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Tyler for his letter; discusses the status of her book, the 'Ladies of the White House;' asks for any information Tyler might have on Mrs. Semple, his mother, or on Mrs. Madison that could be included in her book; discusses the problems with her publishers. 6 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks to hear from Tyler as soon as possible concerning the information on Mrs. Madison and Mrs. Monroe; encloses the proofs of the sketch on Tyler's mother. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotifies Tyler that he has been reappointed as \"special witness of the destruction of United States Securities...at the rate of five dollars per diem.\" 1 p. LS. Including Cy of Ls, copy of above. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the status of the carpenter and well digger to do work for Tyler. 1 p. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvites Tyler to a meeting of the local assembly of the Knights of Labor to be held on November 15. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotifies Tyler that he is \"hereby continued as the representative of the public upon the Destruction Committee of the Department.\" 1 p. LS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCongratulates 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions that she would like to hear from Tyler as she is going to the Richards tomorrow morning for the rents. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotes 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuggests 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. Df of L. Including Df, on back, concerning President Cleveland's appointments. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives news of family, friends and her travels. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotice for the stockeholders meeting and election for directors of the Standard Mutual Mining Co. to be held April 1. 1 p. C.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes health and happiness for Tyler on his 68th birthday. 1 p. ALS. Including lined fabric square with metallic trim, religious symbol on front. Artifact.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks to have a voucher for his Mexican War pension due today. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks what Tyler would like to have done with a number of papers written by Tyler to President Grant. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes her travels to the Delaware Bay, Rehoboth Beach and various farms; hopes that Tyler and Miss Mattie are both better. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the land around her home; discusses Tyler's move to a new house; mentions the visit of cousin Tillie. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives news of her travels and family; discusses what to do about her furniture left with Tyler. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions her mother's illness; describes how busy she has been with everything; discusses their plans for Thanksgiving. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions cooking Thanksgiving dinner; discusses her spiritual constitution and the nature of God; describes the rising property values in the area. 6 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends books from his library in response to Tyler's mention of \"amusing books.\" 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends the Denver magazine about Jefferson Davis; asks to glance over the Gibbons book. 1 p. ALS. Including NwsCls, notice of illness, obituary of Charles Lanman, 6 March 1895. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Embry for the letter to his daughter; apologizes for not being able to visit due to his illness; mentions that Daniel Webster offered Tyler the post of Secretary of Legation to the Court of St. James. 1 p. Df of ALS. Including a crossed out Df of ALS on back to J. J. Weed - apologizes for not being able to attend his tenth anniversary as a Jonadab due to his illness. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCongratulates Vaux upon his nomination as the successor in Congress of the late Mr. Randall; warns of the need for \"political knowledge and integrity,\" grounded in the \"fundamental principles of the Government as derived from Jefferson.\" 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for a voucher for his Mexican War pension; hopes to be soon restored to health; states that he was told by Commissioner Raum that his pension might be $12 a month. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Tyler for his mention of Mrs. Pryor's article. 1 p. TLS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplains her long delay in writing to Tyler and Miss Mattie; describes her travels and visits with friends; hopes to hear from Tyler and Miss Mattie soon. 5 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks to have a voucher for his Mexican war pension as he is not able to pick it up in person. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes his admiration for the Henry A. Wise family; discusses the political situation in relation to a union of the South and West. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses his views on the next presidential election and the status of the Southern states in their relation to the West; discusses the future of the Republican party. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApologizes for not being able to come visit Ewell; invites Ewell to come stay with him and his daughter while he is in Washington. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions a clause in a bill raising pension benefits from the Mexican War raising the benefits from $5 to $12; asks if the bill passed; regrets his physical condition that does not allow him to pay a visit. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for a voucher for the payment of his Mexican War Pension due on the 4th of June. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. PM. Including PM, calling card of Esther A. Naggaman, \"class of '91.\" 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions the unveiling of the statue of Stonewall Jackson; believes that this might be the last anniversary of the Battle of Manassass to be celebrated; notes the several articles on Mr. Davis appearing in the 'Daily Times;'' gives family news. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for a voucher for his Quarterly Pension from the Mexican War. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegrets that the critic she wanted could not be found. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGlad to know that John Tyler's condition is no worse; gives news of his visits to friends and family; hopes to be able to come visit in the Spring. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests any information Tyler might have on Elias H. Nuckols, who claims to have been in the same company as Tyler during the war with Mexico; hopes that Tyler can recall the circumstances of Nuckols' taking leave so as to remove the charge of desertion from his record. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for a voucher for his Mexican War pension benefits. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. PM. Including PM, calling card of Mr. Henry Haywood Glassie. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. PM. Including PM, calling card of the above couple. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes his school; mentions the death of Mrs. Blythe. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Tyler that the bill to raise the Mexican War Veterans' pension to $12 passes the House today and believes it will become a law. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks to have returned to him a magazine, the 'Quarter Illustrator' which he sent to Waggaman by mistake. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Tyler for his letter; gives news of the family and his impressions of cousin Mattie. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions a meeting of the Farm Council of which he is a member; discusses his school, which the superintendant calls \"one of the best schools in the country;\" lists the candidates for County and Circuit Court clerks. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes that John Tyler's health will be restored; mentions that Willie was sick with a cold; informs him of the fire that burned the R.R. depot and stores last week; discusses his school. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes himself as at his \"wits end;\" as Mattie is unable to help him nor he help her; states that \"As a doctor you certainly understand the business.\" 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates that the Treasury matter turned out as they had hoped, due to the \"good sense, courage and principle of my daughter.\" 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for letters or papers of Mrs. Letitia Christian Tyler, Robert Tyler and John Tyler, Jr. and their photographs. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for a voucher for his Mexican War pension. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes his present physical condition; states that he is totally disabled from doing work and therefore has no means to support himself; lists all the sources from which he believes he should be paid. 2 pp. Df of ALS. Including 3 Dfs of the above letter, totalling 10 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for a voucher for his Mexican War pension. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for a voucher for his Mexican War pension. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses a prescription for her father and explanation for its use. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Tyler if he knows of any connection between his wife's family - the Hammonds, and the Tyler family; gives a geneology of the Hammond family. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Tyler of the arrangements he made to have a medium visit Tyler; states that the meeting must be totally private. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppeals for another favor in her father's behalf; describes her father's life and past accomplishments; asks that legislation be passed to award her father some money. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnnounces her wedding to Mr. J. A. Settle on September 20; regrets that she missed Mattie this evening; invites Mattie down to her new house. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for a voucher for his Mexican War pension. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends the title page of an article for his acceptance; refers Johnson to Mr. Wilkins of the Washington Post for further information. 1 p. L.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRemembers her ride in the countryside with Tyler 11 years ago for his birthday; believes God to have wanted everyone to be happy; sends some money for \"gooddies;\" sends her best wishes to Tyler and Miss Mattie. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eQuotes the current prices on coal; advises Tyler to buy now as prices are due to go up. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelates how he was informed by an article after his father's death, of the existence of an estate in England left to his father and the father of John Tyler, Jr.; asks if Tyler knows anything about his matter. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Sherman to rmember the \"inhuman treatment;\" oh his father by the previous administration; describes how the death of his father left him without home or employment; mentions the Post Office in the area where he would like to be appointed. 2 pp. L.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses dress prices and styles; is sorry that \"you have cut the Tylers\" as she thinks \"they are respectable people for all;\" believes 'friend Tyler' should get a room near the office in winter; gossips about Elisha; notes that \"my relatives and friends are dropping rapidly by the wayside.\" 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for the appointment of Inspector of Customs that he held earlier instead of his present position on the Destruction Committee. 2 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBelieves Albert Evedays[?] in the House of Representatives will be an asset to the Republicans. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. AN. Including AN, the address of John Meany. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates that Mrs. Wilson did not remember the name of the caterer, but gives the address; believes Charles Eckles to know what Virginia people like. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes to be Wheeler's clerk; is \"anxious to get back to my proper status as a Southern man and old Confederate;\" mentions his involvement in the Sons of Jonadab; believes the \"Yankees are driving the country into another civil war.\" 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses a \"compliment in verse inscribed to a Washington Lady well known to the social circles of the City;\" omits her name from a \"sense of delicacy.\" 1 p. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn Tyler's hand. 1 p. AN.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions her failing eyesight; gives news of family and friends. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegrets 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplains 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces John Tyler, Jr. as the bearer of this letter. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses a little card to convey \"my affection and happy Xmas greetings to you and Mattie.\" 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. 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XCy of ALS 3 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUrging Mrs. Halloway to not make any contrasts between his mother and anyone else, reference to his brother's [Robert Tyler] letter urging Mrs. Halloway to not publish a note written by the present Mrs. Tyler to Mrs. Johnson concerning her portrait, included copy of the first letter written by John Tyler [father] to Letitia Christian [mother], his future first wife. ALS 4 pp. XCy of ALS 4 pp. Typescipt 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReferences to doing work on the life of his mother for Mrs. Halloway. ALS 1p. Typescipt 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContinued work done for Mrs. Halloway; request for her to return the letter about his mother and the foreign man she helped; reference to his political articles just written that he sent for her to read. ALS 1 p. Typescript 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to continued work on material about his mother for Mrs. Halloway; notification that his sister Semple was worried that a picture of their mother she sent to Mrs. Halloway had not arrived safely. ALS 1p. Typescipt 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetails about a man who knew his mother and could be a possible source of information for Mrs. Halloways's book. ALS 1 p. Typescipt 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotification that he had finished the manuscript of his mother for Mrs. Halloway's book 'Ladies of the White House' and will be mailed the next day. ALS 1p. Typescipt 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegret at not being able to deliver the manuscipt in person and not making a copy for the press. XCy of AL, incomplete, 1 p; Typescipt 1 p.; XCy of ANS postscript from another letter 1p.; AL 1p.; ANS 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChange in a sentence of the manuscript sent to Mrs. Halloway; suggested material for her to read about Stilphon and Phocion to compare the Christian past with the present. ALS 1 p. Typescript 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to an enclosed letter to Mr. Carroll Brent that had been published; further reference to the sentence in the manuscript that should be changed to his recommendation. ALS 1 p. Typescript 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApologizes for not returning her last two letters because had been \"too sad and ill to be agreeable in any sense, or in any manner;\" references to his spirits and health. ALS 1p. Typescript 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to portrait of his mother and that it is a poor representation of her; intentions of leaving and going west, probably to California. XCy of ALS 1p. Typescript 1p. ALS 1p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks sent for Mrs. Halloway's book Ladies of the White House and mentioned a few errors found in it. Typescript 1p. ALS 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCommentary on society, request for an autographed copy of the book so that the one he had could go to the archives at Wiliam and Mary. typescript 1 p. ALS 3 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCommentary on virtues and praise for Mrs. Halloway on her \"Success as an Authoress and Lecturess.\" ALS 1p. Typescript 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetails about four lecture halls in Washington for Mrs. Halloway to choose from for her lecture. ALS 1p. Typescript 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to giving future information about Mrs. Madison and Mrs. Monroe for Mrs. Halloway's new edition of her book; some helpful hints included for getting more accurate information. ALS 1p. Typescript 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProofs of book returned with comments and corrections to Mrs. Halloway. ALS 1p. Typescript 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubseries 2, Acc. 2009.148 Additon. Papers relating to John Tyler, Jr. and his family. The predominant dates are 1860-1885. Correspondents include Letitia C. Tyler Shands, her husband William B. Shands, and Robert Tyler. Among the topics covered are the Civil War, Post Civil War politics, as well as family affairs. Includes poems, poems, military and political notes and documents, Letitia Christian Shands letters, Martha Rochelle Tyler correspondence, newspapers, political and legal documents.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by Major John Tyler, Jr. CSA Mobile AL., travel instructions(?) and permission for his \"servant\" to join him in Mobile, Alabama Items for Gen. Walker and staff listed on the reverse side, dated October 1861\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJ. L. (?) Holtz(?), Montgomery AL to Maj John Tyler, Jr. CSA. Letter of introduction for Jas Z(?) Braine requesting Tyler's assistance in securing a position in the military. Contains a descriptive note concerning the included map of Arkansas and the war effort there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA page from the New Orleans Daily Delta newspaper from August 6, 1861 recounting plans for the Battle of Manassas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Tyler, Jr., Tupelo, MS to Col. Thomas H. Watts, Attorney General CSA, Richmond, Virginia (Duplicate). Recent activities of Gen. Bragg and Tyler's surprise and frustration with President Davis's faith in him. References Beauregard and Price and Army of the Mississippi.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Tyler CSA Headquarters of Major Gen. Price to ___ Draft of a letter to an unnamed recipient describing Battle of Iuka, Mississippi. Portions of the letter have been crossed out and edited, signed by Tyler. Another version of letter is in folder.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Three Chapters in the History of the War. 1st the Battle of IUKA,\" by John Tyler Jr. Later version of the draft letter included in this folder. Detailed account of Tyler's experiences and opinions about the Battle of Iuka and the significance of the Mississippi River.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Tyler (Jr), Headquarters Major Gen. Price , Holly Springs, MS to W.L. Yancey, Montgomery, AL. Letter describing various events and prominent officers in the Mississippi Valley as well as Tyler's opinions on the current state of the CSA.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Tyler (Jr.) Major CSA and Aide-de-Camp Headquarters Major General Price, Holly Springs, MS to W.L. Yancey CS Senator, Montgomery, AL (COPY). Tyler's experiences at the Battle of Corinth and troop movements around Iuka, Hatchie, Wilderness, Spotsylvania and Chickahominy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePermission for Maj. John Tyler (Jr.) to travel to Jackson and return; Camp near Grenada.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Tyler (Jr.), Jackson, MS to W.L. Yancey. Present situation and troop movements of the Confederate and Union armies. Includes references to the Mississippi Valley, New Orleans, Gen. Grant, and Jefferson Davis. A note from Tyler on the letter's contents is included on the back.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eW.L. Yancey, Richmond, Virginia to John Tyler, Jr. Response to February 14 letter on \"Python\" essay.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eYancey's views on union with Northwest states.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJ(ohn) Tyler (Jr.), Little Rock, AR to W. L. Yancey, Confederate States Senator, Richmond, Virginia [DUPLICATE]. Letter concerning the criticism of the CSA administration and the war effort made by John Mitchell of the Richmond Enquirer. Excerpts of letters to I. J.(?) Cleveland and F. J.(?) Cooper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Tyler (Jr.), Headquarters Major General Price, Jacksonport, AR to Jefferson Davis [DUPLICATE]. Letter on Vicksburg's significance to the war effort and agreement with the president on Gen. Joseph Johnston. A note from Tyler on the letter's contents is included on the back.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA Newspaper editorial titled, \"General Pemberton,\" that discusses Pemberton's ability to defend Vicksburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePermission for a leave of absence for John Tyler (Jr.) by Thomas Snead. Tyler granted 30 days leave and permission to visit headquarters of Lt. Generals Smith and Holmes and Major Jeb Magruder.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Tyler (Jr.), Headquarters Major General Price, on the Cache?, AR to W. L. Yancey, Confederate States Senator, Montgomery, AL [DUPLICATE]. A letter addressed to Yancey dated July 3, 1863. Tyler included it to give an account of events leading up to the battle at Helena. [Originally sent to Yancey with Tyler's letter of July 12, 1863]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Tyler (Jr.), Headquarters Major General Price, on the Cache?, AR to W.L. Yancey, Confederate States Senator, Montgomery, AL [DUPLICATE]. Letter concerning an attack made at Helena, AR, and the status of the Confederacy in Vicksburg, the Mississippi region, and Texas.[Letter of July 3, 1863 was originally sent with this letter]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMajor General Stirling Price, Des Arc, AR to Gen. E. Kirby Smith, Shreveport, LA. Letter concerning Union and Confederate troop movements throughout the Mississippi River Valley. Price has information to suggest that 60,000 Union soldiers have been moved into Missouri so as to make a move into northern Arkansas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Tyler, Jr., Major CSA, Camp Bragg to Captain Celsus Price, Aid-de-Camp, Camp Bragg (COPY). Tyler praises and remembers Capt. Price's father and mentions the possible publication of his account of the Battle of Corinth.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Tyler, Jr., Headquarters Gen. Robert E. Lee, \"In the field, near the black house on the Spottsylvania Co. Road, VA\" to Roane. Letter concerning Union and Confederate troop movements and battles at various locations in Virginia. Tyler makes several references to Robert E. Lee and his transfer to his camp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Tyler (Jr.), CSA, Headquarters of Gen. Robert E. Lee, near Mechanicsville, Hanover County, VA to Major General Sterling Price, Commanding District of Arkansas [Duplicate]. Tyler's opinions on the current status of the war, camp life under Gen. Lee, and the courage, skill, and brutality Gen. Grant is using against the Confederate army. Tyler also asks Price to return the horse and saddle that is in his possession, and mentions that he secured an ambulance for Price's camp on a visit to Texas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Tyler (Jr.), CSA, Richmond, Virginia to Major General Sterling Price, Commanding District of Arkansas [DUPLICATE]. Tyler's views on the current positions of both the Union and Confederate armies and the fear that the South will lose. He describes Gen. Grant's strategic position and how he could use his West Point education and the resources of the North to break Richmond's defenses and take the city.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Tyler (Jr.), Richmond, Virginia to John M. Daniel, Editor of the Examiner [DUPLICATE]. Tyler's views on the leadership of the Confederate army and the increasingly desperate position of the CSA.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Tyler (Jr.), Petersburg, VA to Major General Sterling Price, Commanding District of Arkansas [DUPLICATE]. Tyler's account of Union troop movements in Virginia near the James and Chickahominy Rivers, specifically in regards to General Grant's command. Gen. Sheridan's troops marched through Charles City County, robbing its inhabitants and destroying homes as they went – including President Tyler's home and plantation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Tyler (Jr.), CSA, Richmond, Virginia to Col. John Taylor Wood of the President's staff, Richmond, Virginia [DUPLICATE]. Letter on Sherman's March and the possibility that he will turn his attention to Richmond once he leaves Savannah. Tyler outlines five potential outcomes that could affect the army's position should Sherman make his move up to Richmond instead of Charlestown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Tyler (Jr.), CSA, Richmond, Virginia to Major Gen Sterling Price [DUPLICATE]. Tyler discusses the possibility that Price will move into Missouri in the spring so as to take advantage of the power and resources in the [Old?] Northwest and to relieve some of the pressure on Gen. Lee. Tyler predicts Confederate troops will have to leave Richmond and Petersburg in the spring and give up a large amount of land. Price is encouraged to make whatever territorial gains he can. Tyler is afraid the North will implement a draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Tyler (Jr.), Richmond, Virginia to President (Jefferson) Davis. Marked Confidential. Tyler offers his opinions on the defense of Richmond in the face of enemy attack. He strongly recommends that Gen. Henry A. Wise should be put in charge of the Military Dept. of Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Tyler (Jr.), CSA, Richmond, Virginia to Col. John Taylor Wood \"of the President's staff\" [DUPLICATE]. Marked \"Confidential.\" Letter affirming Gen. the Military Department and the idea that he might be the best person for the job. Tyler also references Jefferson Davis, Gen. Lee, and Governor Smith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Tyler (Jr.), Richmond, Virginia to Col. John Taylor Wood of the President's staff [DUPLICATE]. Tyler had requested a promotion and to be put in charge of the court martial records under Gen. Lee's command. He was denied and now asks for a position that will serve the president [Davis] and the Southern cause in which his abilities may be put to some valuable use.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA deed of (?) Thomas(?) to (?) Daniel Cumming(?) of the (?) of Hampton for land(?) in the County of Warwick. Makes mention of $550, secured by Bond to be payable and enforced in 12 months, given by R.D. Lee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSmall document containing two additional deeds marked 2 and 3. Note on back states that these are the Deeds of R. D. Lee and that they are motions for payment of the Rush(?) Ch House and Clerks office Building for the year 1866, due January 1, 1867.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Tyler, Jr., Richmond, Virginia to W. Martin, House of Delegates. Tyler requests he be considered as a candidate for the position of Librarian, should it become a separate job from the Secretary of State. He does not wish to seek elected office, but would appreciate it if the General Assembly would entertain his request. [Typed] Includes envelope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Semple, Elsah, IN? to John Tyler, Jr. Semple says it was good to receive Tyler's letter because he had not heard from his friends in Virginia since the war began. He goes on to state that he is a Jeffersonian Democrat and explains his views on politics.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Tyler, Jr., Whig Office, Richmond, Virginia to J. F. Cooper, Jackson, MS [COPY]. Tyler describes his views on the lasting effects of the war, nationally and globally, and how it will be remembered throughout history.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDr. Edward C. Drew(?), Tarwood, (VA) to Major John Tyler (Jr.). Drew apologizes for taking so long to answer Tyler's last letter. He invites Tyler to Tarwood and says he hasn't been well lately. He references the United Kingdom and a business proposal involving a patent, then apologizes because he is sick in mind and body.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDr. Edward C. Drew, Richmond, Virginia to Major John Tyler (Jr.). Drew was surprised by Tyler's last letter. Deals with the European patent idea.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn P. Brophy, New York City to General John Tyler (Jr.). Brophy received Tyler's letter, but became busy and was unable to act upon it quickly. He hasn't been able to accomplish anything. He is having difficulty finding anyone to help him, and has also had trouble with the children.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn editorial from the United Irishman on the Democratic Party and discusses how the radicals are trying to appeal to the Irish. [Enclosed by Brophy in his previous letter to John Tyler (Item 7)]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter, marked \"private,\" from John P. Brophy to Thomas B. Florence, Washington, D.C. in which he discusses Tyler.[Originally enclosed with Brophy's letter to Tyler on May 23, 1869 (Item 7)]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn P. Brophy, New York City to General(?) John Tyler, Jr., Washington, D.C. Brophy has been in contact with people contributing to the \"Democrat.\" He also mentions the manuscript Tyler sent to Carleton's publishing house. He will write again soon when he had more time.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIda P. Blackman, Union Springs, AL to Major John Tyler (Jr.). Blackman thanks Tyler for the editions of the \"Sentinel\" he sent her and hopes he enjoys Florida.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Tyler, Jr., Montgomery, AL to Miss Ida Blackman, Union Springs, Bullock County, AL. A love letter, featuring a poem and an enclosure of a song. Tyler is on his way to Florida, but hopes to return to Union Springs and see her again.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSong lyrics enclosed by John Tyler, Jr. in his letter of June 29, 1871 to Miss Ida Blackman (Item 2)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eB. B. Douglas, Member of the House of Representatives in Washington City, from Virginia(?) and cousin(?) of John Tyler, Jr. to Rev(?) John Tyler (Jr.). Douglas received Tyler's letter with the enclosed clipping from the Floridian. He hopes the country will take note of the Republicans in the Florida legislature and how they put the welfare of the nation above the interests of the party. He doesn't know when he will have the time to take care of Tyler's watch seal. Douglas gives a brief update on his children, Bessie and Evelyn, and their education. Includes noted envelope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRobert Tyler, Montgomery, AL to John Tyler, Jr. Robert is writing in regards to the recent election in Florida in which Charles W. Jones won. The majority of the letter is difficult to read, though a note included by John Tyler, Jr. on the back mentions Robert's health and his feeling that he has been working for a Party without principles or honor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCharles W. Jones, U.S. Senator, Pensacola, FL to John Tyler, (Jr.) Esq., Tallahassee, FL. Jones offers his compliments to John Tyler, Jr., his brother Robert, and respectfully remembers his father President Tyler. Jones states that he will assist Tyler in any way he can, and will speak to President Grant about him. Yet, in a note on the reverse side, Tyler mentions that shortly after this letter, Jones selfishly acted against Tyler to have him defeated in an election(?) and reveals his obvious disdain.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeneral J. D. Imbodin, Richmond, Virginia to John Tyler, Jr. Esq. Imbodin apologizes for the delay in answering Tyler's last letter, but he had important business to complete for his brother before the end of the year. He sees a number of changes coming to the old political party system and hopes changes will come to Virginia as well. Includes two envelopes, one appears to be the one in which the letter was sent and the other contains a scribbled note regarding Imbodin as, 'one of our most gallant Confederate Generals.'\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eC(harles) W. Jones, U.S. Senator, Washington, D.C. to John Tyler, (Jr.) Esq., ?, FL. Marked personal. Jones did not answer Tyler's last letter because he had not yet spoken with Douglas. He does not see any hope for good government in Florida with either of the Republican factions and discusses gaining control over black voters. Includes envelope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRobert Tyler, Montgomery, AL to John Tyler, Jr. Robert was sorry to hear about the loss of John's paper by the fire. He has heard that the Republicans in Pensacola, white and black, favor John for governor. Among other news, Priscilla has been sick, and the family has recently been in Savannah. Robert's health has recently improved. He will send this letter to Jacksonville in hopes of finding John there. A postscript asks John to send information about a Mrs. Bethune in Jacksonville and if her daughter Josephine is married. Includes envelope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJ.R. Christian, Holly Springs, MS to Letitia Christian Tyler Semple, Park Place, Baltimore, MD [COPY]. Christian asks a series of questions concerning biographical and genealogical information on the Christian and the Tyler families. He also discusses family crests, the fact that he is a medical doctor who studied with one of her relatives, Wyatt Christian, and relates a story about her mother's wedding dress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAttached to previous letter. John Tyler, Jr., Richmond, Virginia to Judge Joseph Christian, of the Supreme Court in Virginia [COPY]. Tyler's sister, Letitia Christian Tyler Semple, gave Dr. J. R. Christian's letter to him and asked him to furnish copies to the rest of the family, so that any information they have may be written down and passed along. Tyler relates some of the history of the Christian family as he knows it, specifically in regards to their time in Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Sherman, Secretary of Treasury, Washington, D.C. to John Tyler, Jr., Esq., Inspector of Customs, West Point, Virginia. Circular on the use of inks and pencils for official purposes. Details the circumstances of their use and the fact that all supplies must be ordered during warm weather so they won't freeze while being transported. Envelope included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Sherman, Secretary of Treasury, Washington, D.C. to John Tyler, Jr., Inspector of Customs for Yorktown, Va. residing in West Point, VA. Tyler's services as customs inspector in Mobile, AL will not be required after the 30th. A note on the back of the letter describes the steps Tyler took to respond to this continual villainy towards himself, but he was unsuccessful against the \"carpet-baggers\" and \"scalawags.\" Envelope included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Tyler, Jr., West Point, VA to General James A. Garfield, Washington City, D.C. [COPY]. Marked Personal. Tyler offers his support to Garfield for the presidential nomination made in Chicago. He has changed his mind about supporting John Sherman. A brief note from Tyler on the letter's contents is included on the back of the letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Sherman, Secretary of Treasury, Washington, D.C. to John Tyler, Jr., West Point, VA. Sherman received Tyler's note, and even though he would like to continue his appointment, there is nothing for Tyler to do. They will revise the lists on July 1, but his named has been dropped.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eE. H. Lively, Postmaster, Williamsburg, VA to John Tyler, Jr. Lively received Tyler's letters. His daughter, Norma, called on Tyler's daughter, Mattie. He goes on to discuss mentions of Tyler in the Norfolk newspapers and his letter in response to the Richmond Whig article, \"Debt of Virginia.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Tyler, Jr., American Hotel, Richmond, Virginia to General Ulysses S. Grant, Washington City, D.C. [COPY]. Tyler had heard Grant was in Washington, but missed calling on him at the Riggs House. He writes to compliment Grant on his far-reaching and positive reputation and expects the nation will need his genius and service again, in light of recent events. Envelope included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Tyler, Jr., Washington City, D.C. to His Excellency Rutherford B. Hays, President of the United States, Executive Mansion [COPY]. Tyler knows what the President probably thinks of him, and even though there has been cause in the past to believe such impressions, there was no cause for terminating his employment with the Treasury Department last June. After the war, he aligned himself with the Republicans and the national cause to set a good example for other Southerners, and though he has been made to pay for that decision ever since, including being slandered and having his home set on fire, Tyler refuses to back down. Carpetbaggers and Senators have been conspiring to prevent Tyler from holding office for their own motives. He would be most grateful if the President were able to do something about the problem before he leaves office. Envelope included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Tyler, Jr., Richmond, Virginia to Washington Greenhow, City Treasurer of Richmond, Virginia Tyler has been meaning to send the enclosed inscription of a tomb from the Bruton Parish graveyard [inscription not included in collection] that shows the origin of the branch of Greenhow's family for some time. He has been appointed Assistant Treasurer of the United States in New York City. Tyler called on Greenhow and Robert Munford to borrow money, which he wouldn't have done if he hadn't been drinking. Shortly afterward he received a draft from Treasury Department, solving his \"pecuniary \" needs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCelsus Price, President, Southern Historical and Benevolent Association, St. Louis, MO to General John Tyler (Jr.), Washington, D.C. Price will visit Washington, D.C. soon and hopes to see Tyler there. He received a newspaper containing one of Tyler's speeches and took pleasure in reading it. The publication of the Quarterly has been delayed, but he will explain why when they speak in person. Envelope included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnne C. Tyler, Old Ladies Home, St. Louis, MO to John Tyler, Jr., Treasury Dept., Washington, D.C. Anne recently learned of John's position in Washington by accident, and was pleasantly surprised. She is currently a resident in a \"charitable institution\" and is ill. She is too poor to afford the one thing an invalid should have, and asks for his assistance in this matter. Anne understands his daughter lives with him and hopes that they are comfortable and happy. Included with this letter is a receipt for a registered letter (parcel?) dated May 15, 1885 from John Tyler, Jr. to Anne. Also included is a return to sender card dated May 18. Envelope included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCelsus Price, St. Louis, MO to John Tyler, Jr., Washington, D.C. Price received a letter from the editor of Century Magazine, and he would like to print Tyler's article. He would like Tyler to point out some of the passages that he has found in the Bible that indicate the \"Master\" will soon come. Price also asks if Tyler has seen Dr. Cous recently and what he thinks of him. Envelope included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Tyler, Jr., Treasury Dept., Washington City, D.C. to W.W. Corcoran Washington City, D.C. [COPY]. Tyler is writing to inform Corcoran that the National Arbitration League has been reorganized and that he would have liked to see him as the new president. He describes the League's intended new offices on Massachusetts Avenue. In the center of the city, and plans to name the building after Corcoran should he generously support them. Tyler is also enclosing a newspaper [not included in this collection] which helped turn the previous election in favor of Cleveland and will become the League's publisher once it is transferred to the new building.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eW. W. Corcoran Washington, D.C. to John Tyler, Jr., Esq., President of the National Arbitration League, Washington, D.C. Corcoran received Tyler's letter concerning the National Arbitration League. He wishes them well in their undertaking, but cannot make any contributions to the purchase of the new building.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Tyler, Jr., Treasury Dept., Washington City, D.C. to Mrs. M.C. Hickman, Cleveland, OH [COPY]. Tyler informs Mrs. Hickman about the recent reorganization of the National Arbitration League and the intent to move to the new building on Massachusetts Avenue. Tyler is also enclosing a newspaper [not included in this collection] which helped turn the previous election in favor of Cleveland and will become the League's publisher once it is transferred to the new building. He would appreciate any monetary assistance Mrs. Hickman can provide. A note from Tyler on the letter's contents, and its reply is included on the back of the letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnvelope that contained the letters for the National Arbitration League that includes a note from Tyler. Also included are two pieces of paper with a number of names written on them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCelsus Price, St. Louis, MO to General John Tyler, Jr., Washington, D.C. Price received the copies of correspondence between Tyler and the editor of the Century Magazine, and he regrets that it doesn't look like Tyler's article will be published. He hopes Tyler will not have to change anything in the article and that the editor will change his mind, but does offer suggestions for changes that will perhaps help them reach a compromise. Envelope included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eColumbus Alexander, West Washington, D.C. to John Tyler, Jr., Washington, D.C. Alexander received Tyler's letter about the reorganization of the National Arbitration League, but he is unable to purchase the property discussed. Envelope included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCelsus Price, St. Louis, MO to General John Tyler, Jr., Washington, D.C. Marked confidential. Price hasn't heard back from Tyler regarding the publication of the Yancey letter describing the Battle of Corinth. He has an idea of how the article could be changed so as to please the editor of the Century Magazine but still provide an accurate account of events that will do his father justice. Tyler's letter contradicts statements made in the \"Historical Paper of Richmond\" that claim that Price's father wanted to renew the fight after the retreat. Price is willing to write to the editor himself and make the case for publication. In a postscript, Price mentions the other works that may be willing to publish Tyler's letter and how determined he is to see it in print. Two envelopes included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCelsus Price, St. Louis, MO to General John Tyler, Jr., Washington, D.C. Price is delighted that the Century Magazine will publish Tyler's letters mentioned in his previous letter. He offers to have the Iuka letter published in full with the one on Corinth and hopes the manuscripts will not be misplaced. They will appear in the St. Louis Republican with the title, \"Personal Reminiscences of Service with the Missouri State Guard,\" and he will send along a copy. Price also hopes Tyler will enjoy the book he sent him called Stars and the Earth. Copy of \"Speech of Hon. James W. Covert, of New York, in the House of Representatives, June 27, 1890\" [missing] and envelope. Addressed to John Tyler, Jr., Georgetown, Washington, D.C.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHenry C. Semple to John Tyler (Jr.), Washington, D.C.? A short note explaining that Semple is sending a copy of his address given at William and Mary. It was a pious labor and he wishes to know Tyler's opinions of it. The rest of the letter is hard to read. Enclosed with the letter is a copy of the speech, signed by Semple, titled, \"Address of Henry C. Semple to the Society of the Alumni of William and Mary College, July 4, 1890.\" Envelope included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA copy of Henry C. Semple's speech, signed and titled \"Address of Henry C. Semple to the Society of the Alumni of William and Mary College, July 4, 1890.\" [Orginally sent with Semple's letter of December 15, 1890] Envelope included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"The Daughter of Mendoza!\" by General Mirabeau Lamas, President of Texas\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"To Miss Little,\" camp near Holly Springs, MS?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"A Song to Ella,\" signed John Tyler (Jr.), Grenada, MS?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Lillah's Lips and Lilliah's Eyes!\" signed John Tyler (Jr.), Major CSA, Grenada, MS?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e?General Theophilus Holmes. \"Anacreontic and Allegorical by Aesopus.\" Camp of the Country(?), and the Army, Transmississippi Department\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"To a Young Lady on the Presentation of a Bouquet.\" signed John Tyler (Jr.), CSA, Little Rock, AR\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Lines to Virginia,\" signed by John Tyler, Jr., Washington, D.C. Written on a copy of Lee's declaration of surrender to Grant.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"To a young lady wishing some verses addressed to her beautiful and mischievous eyes,\" signed by John Tyler, Jr., Tallahassee, FL\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Lenora! Or the Compliment!\" Chapters 1, 2, and 3. Envelope included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExcerpt from John Cordy Jeaffreson \"Book about the clergy,\" signed by John Tyler, Jr. [Written on the back of an Internal Revenue Summons form]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"The Vicar of Bray\" from John Cordy Jeaffreson \"Book about the clergy,\" signed by John Tyler, Jr. [2 sheets, written on the back of an Internal Revenue Summons form]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eundated. \"Lines from a poem of L. F. Thomas Esq.\" A note of context from Tyler is included on the back.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eundated. \"Castles in the Air\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eundated. \"My Native Land,\" and \"Air, 'Happy Land,'\" by President John Tyler\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eundated. \"The Proposal by Bay and Taylor\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eundated. \"The Orchard Puzzle\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eundated. \"Beauty asleep and awake – Addressed to Miss Perkins, on her mischievous eyes.\" Includes a newspaper clipping of a poem by Shelley.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eundated and untitled.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eundated. \"Lines written by Sir Henry Houghton on the fall of the Confederate flag\" and a short letter to Emily ? from Sallie Galt, Williamsburg, VA [2 sheets]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eundated. \"The Ideal and the Real,\" signed by John Tyler, Jr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eundated. \"Lines accompanying a copy of Munford's translation into English of Homer's Iliad, presented by a friend to General Robert E. Lee after the close of the late war between the states.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eundated. \"Oh Give Me Back My Heart\" and \"Ella of Granada,\" signed by John Tyler, Jr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eundated. \"Napoleon's Dying Prayer,\" 'By an American Student- name unknown'. Written on the back of a copy of Lee's surrender to Grant.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eundated. \"One Day A-Maying! A Poem Illustrative of a Life!\" signed by John Tyler, Jr. (crossed out) A note included at the end describes how the poem was received.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eundated. \"Extracts from the Religion's of Father Prost (?) On Rev. Francis Mahoney\" [2 sheets]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eundated and untitled. Written on a copy of Lee's surrender to Grant.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eundated and untitled.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eundated. Notes to General Price from Gen Snead On the Battle of Luka, MS(?) Includes hand-drawn map. [2 sheets]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eundated. Notes on the Battle of Iuka and the Battle of Hatchie [3 sheets]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Notes on the operations of Lee vs. Grant from the Rapidan to the Chickahominy\" [2 sheets]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eundated. Paper cover that contained notes on the Battles of Corinth, Luka, Hatchie, Helena, Wilderness, Spottsylvania, and Chickahominy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUndated. Note on the formation of the Republican Party\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetitia C[hristian] Tyler to Martha Rochelle Tyler. Everyone is well and her grandmother is better and good to them. Letitia wants her mother to take care of her health and to write soon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetitia C[hristian Tyler] Shands, Jerusalem, VA(?) to (?) Clark. Letitia requests Mr. Clark send her the boxes of \"Infants Bodys\" for a 12 month-old child. She will select the ones she likes and send the payment and the surplus back with Mr. Hughes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eL[etitia] C[hristian Tyler] Shands, Prince George, VA to Martha Rochelle Tyler. Letitia and Willie are well, and Mr. Shands left this morning for Harrisonburg. She hasn't been able to travel to Petersburg to find out the price of sugar or coffee because of a sore ankle. The soldiers are drilling nearby and people expect a battle between Lee and McClellan near Winchester.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eM. B. Rochelle to Letitia C[hristian Tyler] Shands, Prince George, VA. Letitia's grandmother is glad she is well, hopes to see her soon, and sends updates of family news. She asks Letitia to purchase some items for herself, Letitia's mother, and her sister, Mattie, and will pay her back. 2 sheets, envelope included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eW. B. Shands, Jerusalem, VA to Willie Shands (son of Letitia Christian Tyler Shands) He misses Willie and describes the activities of Willie's Aunt Mattie and Uncle James. Shands provides updates on several people, including Ezra Gardiner and Tommy Fagan who were supposed to have a duel, but were stopped by the authorities. Letter includes a postscript from an unknown person.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUndated. William B. Shands to Mrs. Tyler [Martha Rochelle Tyler (?)]. Shands asks Mrs. Tyler to \"put these little knick knacks in [his] sweetheart's sock\" on Christmas morning.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eM[artha?] Rochelle Tyler (mother?), Jerusalem, VA to General ? Wm. B. Shands Discusses Letitia's impending marriage and her personality. She describes the family in detail. Envelope included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Saint Nicholas\" to Willie Shands.St. Nicholas apologizes for not being able to give Willie any candy or fin-crackers. He lost all of his toys and candy in a boating accident. He will bring him everything next Christmas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eundated. \"To Lila\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport card for Willie Shands, Suffolk Male Academy, Suffolk, VA\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to the Virginia Military Institute Military Ball\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to a Military Party at John Barham's Hotel, Jerusalem, VA (?)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Tournament and Coronation Party invitation,\" (?), VA\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvited to a \"Pic Nic\" in Berlin, VA. Envelope included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRiva ? to Mattie Rochelle Tyler, Jerusalem, VA. She is getting married and asks Mattie to be a bridesmaid. Envelope included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Pic Nic\" invitation, Black Water Academy, Sussex County, VA. Envelope included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA. Ridley to Mattie [Rochelle] Tyler \u0026amp; Bro, Jerusalem, VA. Invitation to oyster supper and two dance cards. Envelope included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWedding Invitation(?). For Virginia M. Bishop and Emmett R. Reese with note to Martha R[ochelle] Tyler, Jerusalem, VA. Envelope included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation for Suffolk Female Institute's \"Public Celebration of Victorian Literary Society,\" Suffolk, VA. Envelope included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJ. H. Rochelle, Jerusalem, Southhampton Co., VA to Postmaster, Cumberland City, Stewart Co., TN. Inquiry on Robert Rochelle and family, with enclosed self-addressed and stamped envelope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWedding announcement for Alexander M. Gorman and Marie L. George, Washington, D.C.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWedding Invitation from Mrs. Lucy N. Howard requesting Mattie's presence at the wedding of Lily Nelson and Mr. William H. Parker, Providence Church, York County, VA. Envelope included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eW. F. Clayton, Florence, S.C. to M[attie Rochelle] Tyler, Courtland, VA The Survivors of the Confederate States Navy cannot help with her request, but Clayton can as an individual, since he served with [James H.] Rochelle and [John R.] Tucker. He asks to see her manuscript so that he can advise her on its publication. Envelope included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter and questionnaire sent to veterans of the Confederate States Navy. [Originally included with letter of W. F. Clayton on September 6, 1900]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eW. F. Clayton, Florence, S.C. to Mattie R[ochelle] Tyler, Courtland, VA Clayton knows she has the papers of James H. Rochelle and asks that she send him any official papers from the Confederate Navy so that he might send them along to the Navy Dept. in Washington. The government is publishing information about both the Union and Confederate Navies and he wants them to have as much information as possible and for J. H. Rochelle's papers to receive the attention they deserve. He is still waiting for the manuscript on Rochelle and John R. Tucker. [2 sheets] Envelope included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eW.F. Clayton, Florence, S.C. to M[artha Rochelle] Tyler, Courtland, VA Clayton received her last letter and thanks her for the information on John R. Tucker. He served with him and James H. Rochelle on the Patrick Henry during the Battle of Hampton Roads and remembers them well. He will write to the publishers to let them know that he will be buying the book.[Ripped] Envelope included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVirginia Tucker, Norfolk, VA to Mattie [Rochelle] Tyler, Courtland, VA Tucker is sending the addresses of Admiral John R. Tucker's children, as requested. She is very interested in reading the book by James H. Rochelle that is to be published, and asks that Mattie send her two copies of it. Envelope included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVirginia Tucker, Norfolk, VA to [Mattie Rochelle] Tyler, Courtland, VA. She received the copy of the book on the life of her father and offers her thanks. When her brother Randolph returns from abroad, she knows he will like a copy, too. Envelope included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnvelope postmarked February 23, 1903, to Miss. M. Tyler Courtland S(?) Co, VA from W.F. Clayton, Attorney-at-Law, Florence, S.C.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarie L. Gorman, Washington, D.C. to Mattie [Rochelle] Tyler, Courtland, VA. Marie received the flowers and took Alex Jr. with her to Arlington. He took a Kodak photo of John Tyler, Jr.'s gravestone. She invites Mattie to Washington and would like her to see her grown-up son. The little blue shoe. Mattie sent her for Christmas is on her dressing table, and she gives updates on the activities of several friends. She asks how Mattie likes President Taft and says he's had a quieting effect on people and Washington. Photo of gravestone and envelope included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRudolph de Lordova(?), London, England To Mattie [Rochelle] Tyler, Post Mistress, Courtland, VA de Lordova has seen the articles on her effort to retain her job as postmaster in Courtland. He writes for the chief illustrated weekly papers and thinks their audience would be interested in her story, and requests a photo of her that can be printed. He will send her a copy of the paper when it is published. Envelope included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWalter Neale, Neale Publishing Company, New York City, NY to Mattie R[ochelle] Tyler, Courtland, VA The Neale Publishing Company published her book, Rear-Admiral John Randolph Tucker, 10 years ago, but no copies have sold recently. The company wishes to terminate the contract with her and send her the bound and unbound copies of the book. If she doesn't want to pay shipping on them, they can sell them as waste paper. Envelope included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWalter Neale, Neale Publishing Company, New York City, NY to Mattie R[ochelle] Tyler, Courtland, VA. They have received her payment and have shipped all the bound and unbound copies of her book to her. They believe they returned the original manuscript to her with the galley proofs some time ago. Envelope included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeptember 18, 1921 [postmarked]. Walter Neale, Neale Publishing Company, New York City, NY to Mattie [Rochelle] Tyler, Courtland, VA Neale is expanding his business to the motion picture industry. There is no fear that film will ever replace print, but books can easily be turned into popular, lucrative films. He is accepting material that can be used for motion pictures as well as books now. Envelope included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarie L. Gorman, Washington, D.C. to Mattie R[ochelle] Tyler, Courtland, VA Alex Jr. took the enclosed picture of John Tyler, Jr.'s grave at Arlington, but the film has not been looked at for years. They are enjoying wonderful weather there. Enclosed photo is the same one with the letter dated March 22, 1909. This copy has a caption written below it and an \"X\" over the grave. Envelope included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUndated. (?) to Mattie [Rochelle] Tyler Marked \"Strictly confidential.\" The writer asks that Mattie come immediately after dinner so she can try on her wedding dress. The groom wanted to be married that night, but she asked him to postpone for a week. Envelope included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUndated. Jeanie D. Portoro? To Mattie [Rochelle] Tyler, Jerusalem, VA Dance invitation. Envelope included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUndated card. ? to Mattie [Rochelle] Tyler\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUndated and unsigned card with envelope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Albania\" postcard, copyright 1894, by the Singer Manufacturing Co.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCard for ? Rochelle\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnvelope addressed to Miss Mattie Tyler, Courtland VA. Dated November 12, 1904 [Postmark].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnvelope addressed to (?).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArticle from the Richmond News-Dispatch on James H. Rochelle, \"The Late Captain Rochelle\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArticle from the Richmond News-Dispatch on John R. Tucker,\"Rochelle's 'Life of Tucker'\" Written by W. F. Clayton, February 23.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArticle from the Richmond News-Dispatch on Jefferson Davis: \"Tearing Down Davis' Prison\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutographed to John Tyler, Jr., by author(?).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutographed to John Tyler, Jr., by author(?).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Party Purposes and Personal Political Designs Associated with Recent Popular Elections\" (Nov. 1 and 10, 1867 issues of Review) Discussion of President Johnson, \"Black Republican\", Conservative Republican and Democratic factions in Congress. Note: much of the document is on the back of Loyalty Oath blanks. [40 pages]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Black Republicanism –the Agent of British Policy in Respect to American Interests\" [27 pages]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Tyler, Jr.  to daughter Mattie, Tallahassee. Describes family genealogy. Includes letter from Grace Tyler Scott asking about family history, March 7, 1875. Also includes copy of reply to Mrs. Scott's letter detailing family connections, March 23, 1875. In addition, a newspaper article detailing the accomplishments of Robert Tyler, Esq. from The Weekly Floridian, dated June 8, 1875, is included. Lastly, there is a copy of a letter to John Tyler, Jr. from (?) W. Jones dated May 17, 1875. A note on the entire suite of documents presumably by a member of Swem LIbrary's Special Collections staff is included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of genealogy for son and daughter in Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Virginia Board of Immigration, Richmond VA, inviting emigrants from Scotland, England and Wales.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Jeremiah Morton, Lapland, VA to Charles Bruce [copy], recommending John Tyler, Jr. to Immigration Board.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to James Black, Richmond, Virginia from John Tyler, Jr., Richmond, Virginia, requesting job of drafting letter to English, Welsh and Scottish emigrants.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Jeremiah Morton, Mobile AL, to John Tyler, discussing John Black.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from C. M. Smith and J. M. Donald , Richmond, Virginia to John Tyler, Jr., giving their opinion of Tyler's fitness and estimates of costs for emigrant letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Tyler, Jr. to James Black, May 18, 1866, sending the draft of the \"Act to promote immigration\" from Great Britain.  Includes printed copy of the act entitled \"The State of Virginia to The People of Great Britain.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis last article recounts the trial of Tyler vs. Black. Tyler claims that Black, a member of the Virginia Board of Immigration, owes him $500 for drafting a letter to the people of England, Scotland and Wales.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWitness list for Tyler v Black.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to John Tyler Esq., Richmond, Virginia from Robert Blow and Son, New York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter describing land agency they have set up in New York to sell southern real estate, and asking Tyler to send lists of properties for sale around Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eResponse to letter from Tyler. [3 sheets]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter regarding letters of introduction from land agency\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eResponse to a list of properties Tyler sent, statement that he will be their exclusive Richmond representative now.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to a potential client passing through Richmond\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFollowup about potential client and comment about business picking up when South's political status is settled\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocuments related to criminal case involving Tyler's half brother William Wells.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrom J. E. Wells, Portage City, WI, to John Tyler, Esq., stating that he can't help William financially, asking to be kept informed on case. Included is a letter from J. E. Wells, Portage City, WI, to his brother, William Wells.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA letter from J. E. Wells, Postage City, Wisconsin, to his brother, William Wells, Williamsburg, Va. States that he hopes that William is innocent, but if he is not he \"must suffer the penalty of the law.\" Their father does not have the means to help him with the money William requested.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocuments from case, statement from defendant and argument from counsel that larceny had not been committed in Richmond, so the court had no jurisdiction. [5 sheets]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotes from Tyler in preparation for case. [7 sheets]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eundated. Divorce statement regarding Bryan Mallory and Anne Cunningham (?), on the ground of previous marriage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrom Allen Davis to W. R. C. Douglas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed of (?) from Allen Davis to W. R. C. Douglass(?).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed from Allen Davis to W. R. C. Douglas. [3 Copies]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePetition of Leonard Henley to Virginia Legislature.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDraft of a Petition for election of officers, 3rd Cav, Missouri Volunteers (CSA) , Camp Davis , AR\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePetition of the 3rd Calvary of the Missouri Volunteers (CSA) for an election of field officers. Camp Davis, AR\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocuments in case of court-martial of Captain J. H. 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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, Jefferson Davis, Benjamin Stoddert Ewell, Henry Stuart Foote, Nathan Bedford Forrest, James A. Garfield, John Brown Gordon, Horace Greeley, Wade Hampton, Rutherford B. Hayes, Andrew Johnson, Joseph Eggleston Johnston, L. Q. C. Lamar, William Mahone, Raphael Semmes, William Henry Seward, John Sherman, Leroy Pope Walker, and William Lowndes Young.  Acc. 1992.63 consists of letters of John Tyler, Jr., son of the President, to Mrs. Laura Holloway, author of a book on the ladies of the White House.  Letters written from Washington, D.C.","Series 2: Group B, Papers of Martha Rochelle Tyler.  They include a diary by Marie Antoinette Rochelle, correspondence of Martha R. Tyler from 1861-1928, postcards of Virginia, United States, a few European countries and other subjects, accounts from 1885-1910 and legal records from 1882-1910.","Series 3, Acc. 2009.148 Additon. Papers relating to John Tyler, Jr. and his family. The predominant dates are 1860-1885. Correspondents include Letitia C. Tyler Shands, her husband William B. Shands, and Robert Tyler. Among the topics covered are the Civil War, Post Civil War politics, as well as family affairs. Includes poems, poems, military and political notes and documents, Letitia Christian Shands letters, Martha Rochelle Tyler correspondence, newspapers, political and legal documents.","Scope and Contents","The President has directed the Secretary of State's attention to a \"paper signed by the delegation of Maine, in both houses of the Congress, and the Senators from Massachusetts, relating to the alleged violations of the 3d Article sof the Treaty of Washington, by the British Government\", received from Farifield. 1p. LS.","Asks her to ask her daughters to write for her; hopes to make their children better friends; thanks her for handkerchiefs and Japanese writing, wants to find out more about the Japanese; country air good for nervous diseases; had to teach for five years because of financial situation; encloses music composed by her friend Mr. Bolling. 3pp. ALS.","Invitation to the 1856 anniversary celebration of the Institute. 1 p. PM.","to Colo[nel] Smith, [Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Va.]. Entrusts her son James Rochelle Tyler to Col. Smith's love and care; James has not had regular schooling for one year because family unable to locate proper teacher, so is unaccustomed to wordly ways; please inspect his clothing to make sure he has everything he needs. 3 pp. ALS.","Her daughter Mrs. Tyler has much improved in health since she came to the mountains; however she plans to leave soon; please prevail on her to remain at least ten more days in order to avoid the poor climate of eastern Virginia. 2 pp. ALS.","Unable to write the article on \"Consummation of the Telegraph\" reminiscences of the first trial of the telegraph in December 1843, sending President Tyler's annual message to Baltimore; President Tyler's part in promoting science, inventions, and letters. 4 pp. ALS.","Requests an at-large appointment to West Point for his son James Rochelle Tyler. 1 p. ALS.","Eva and her are expecting company on the 6th; she and her sister [Martha Rochelle] are also invited. 1 p. ANS.","Scope and Contents","Encloses your appointment to West Point, the letters of application to the President, and a letter thanking the President; please accept the aoointment-the military is a good profession and with the U.S. expanding into an empire and because of the possibility of sectional conflict, military men will be in great demand. 3 pp. Cy of ALS. Including a PDS from John B. Floyd, Secretary of War, Washington, D.C., to James R. Tyler, Narch 1859, appointing him as a cadet to West Point beginning 1 June 1859, giving list of subjects to be studied, required clothing, and entrance requirements. 4 pp. Also including Cy of PDS written by John Tyler, Jr., from John Tyler Jr., Philadelphia, [Pa.] to James Buchanon, Pres. [of the] U[nited] States, Washington, D.C., 25 March 1859, thanking Buchanon for getting an appointment to West Point for James R. Tyler. 2 pp. Also including a Cy of ALS from John Tyler, Jr., Washington, D.C., to James Buchanon, President of the United States, Washington, D.C., 25 March 1859, 1 p.","James. R. Tyler reported for duty today. 1 p. PDS.","Commissioning James R. Tyler a first lieutenant in the 65th Regiment of the 8th Brigade of the 4th Division of the Virginia militia, effective 24 December 1859. 1 p. PDS. Including an ADS signed by L.R. Edwards, C[lerk of] C[ourt], Southampton County, [Va.], 3 April 1860, stating that James R. Tyler took the proper oaths for the aforementioned commission. 1 p.","Commissioning James R. Tyler a major in the 65th Regiment of the 8th Brigade of the 4th Division of the Virginia militia, effective 4 August 1860. 1 p. PDS. Including an ADS signed by L.R. Edwards C[lerk or] C[ourt], Southampton County, [Va.], 7 September 1860, stating that James R. Tyler took the proper oaths for the aforementioned commission. 1 p.","His [Tyler's] advice to Davis was ignored and consequently the Union army was unable to organize and take control of Maryland, Kentucky, and Missouri and are threatening Richmond; discontent of people and soldiers; will resign if not permitted to exercise powers given him. Includes AN, stating he was persuaded to hold the resignation for one month, after Manasses he decided not to submit it. 3 pp. ALS.","Criticizes the conduct of the war, especiallty the inaction of the army; says the inactive should be taken before the Union raises more troops. 4 pp. ALS.","Regrets not seeing Tyler in Richmond; called on Jefferson Davis to offer his services, possibly in starting a Southern military academy; sorry to learn that confederate forces were checked in the northwest, they were too scattered. 1 p. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing the letter; Crozet fought under Napolean Bonaparte and taught at West Point. 1 p.","Secretary [of War Leroy Pope] Walker has resigne, many doubted his abilities; difficulties of setting up a new government during time of war; Mr. Walker did best he could under the circumstances; your vest coats are not here; argue in the family, he [JT] and Mrs. Tyler have been sick; might go to Richmond next week; worried about what side Kentucky will take; John may copy his Mexican saddle but he [JT] will not let him have it. 4 pp. ALS.","General [Leroy Pope] Walker was not the subject of the editorial \"Military Complaint\" because the complaint did not come from his troops. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr. that this letter was in reply to his note to Forsyth about an editorial in the Mobile Daily Register. 1 p.","Hopes Mobile is secured, in war there is no excuse for laxness in protecting cities; General [Leroy Pope] Walker is a good man for protecting Mobile; the Peninsula has a good general; slaves are working on the fortifications; Congress is busy; few military nominations have been acted on earlier but now are; trying to get alcoholics out of high ranks; dreamers get nothing done-have to work to shape our destinies; asks if he has heard from James Semple? he is supposed to report to the Merrimack. 3 pp. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of the letter.","\"[C]ongratulations...upon your late financial stroke.\" 1 p. Cy of ALS. Including AN, John Tyler to President Davis, summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Constantly on the march; weather very bad, horses porrly shod; hoping to meet the enemy in order to break the monotony; wishes he knew someone who could get him a commission in the regular army; much sickness; if he does well in the field there is a small chance he will get a commission, but they go to men who know someone. 3 pp. ALS.","Thanking him for his complimentary message. 1 p. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, summarizing contents. 1 p.","Failed to et the [Richmond] Whig issues containing \"Python? papers, but Capt. Warren sent them; people talking about them; write what really happened at Shiloh; Richmond threatened from Penninsula and Fredericksburg; troops moving through Richmond. 3 pp. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr. summarizing \"Python\" part of letter. 1 p.","Administration has finally achieved its aim to establish a military dictatorship; plans to offer his services in effort to defeat both the Union army and the \"enemies of free government.\" 1 p. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Introduces Major John Tyler, a scholar, and a fine soldier; Tyler will explain to him General Price's scheme. 1 p. Cy of ALS. Including ANS by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents; praising [T.H. Watts?] as a good general. 1 p. Also including a Cy of ALS, Col. James T. Holtzclaw, Montgomery, Alabama, to Col. Thomas Hill Watts, Richmond, Virginia, 11 June 1862. 2 pp. Also including ANS by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents; praise of [T.H. Watts?] as a general; deaths of Generals Garrett and Tracy at Vicksburg. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Walker's resignation not yet received by War Department; knows that Col. Watts and Secretary of War Randolph were old friends and has a letter of introduction to Watts, has been speaking to him of Walker's case, spoke to Watts of Bragg's treatment of Walker and other officers; Lt. Smith told him [JT] in Augusta more about Bragg's attitude towards Walker; advises him to go to Richmond and present his side; Watts will let him know how his conversation with Randolph and Adjutant General Samuel Cooper goes. 4 pp. Cy of ALS. Including AN, summarizing contents of letter. Also, including a Cy of ALS, from John Tyler, Jr., Columbus, Georgia, to Colonel T.H. Watts, Attorney General [of the] C.S., [Richmond, Virginia?], 21 July 1862. Learned from Lt. Smith of Bragg's vindictiveness towards Walker extending to Bragg criticizing Walker to Secretary of War [Judag P.] Benjamin; Walker has been motivated by goodwill and is responsive to orders; Bragg has been motivated by vindictiveness, Bragg should not have such power over others; justice should be done to Walker. 4 pp.","Wants a field position, not a desk job; has been asking General [Leroy Pope] Walker, Secretary [Judah P.] Benjamin, General [Braxton] Bragg, and others for a field position, but in vain; let General Walker withdraw his resignation, then will be assigned to his staff; criticisms of Bragg are well-founded; not liked by his men. 4 pp. Cy of ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., stating that letter is about his case. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Encloses copy of his [JT] letter to Watts; Jefferson Davis thinks he is using Bragg to further his own ambitions but Bragg is working for himself; Davis and Bragg are disregarding the interests of the Confederate States; worried about...\"the freedom of the Citizen and the Rights of the State.\" 2 pp. Cy of ALS, from John Tyler, Jr., Richmond, [Va.] to Colonel Thomas H. Watts, Attorney General, C.S.A., [Richmond, Virginia.?], 15 July 1862. Feels it is necessary to explain General L.P. Walker's case; Walker worked hard to train and arm 3 regiments of Alabama troops only to have them taken away and given to General Bragg; Bragg relieved Walker of command out of spite, thinking that Walker had slighted him when Walker was Secretary of War; this isn't fair-Walker should be restored to his command. 7 pp. Also including AN, letter is about the facts in General Walker's case. 1 p.","Has received both his letters; doesn't think Davis trying to \"...destroy private or public liberty'; however Davis unequal to the tasks brought on my the crisis of war ; has received other criticisms of Bragg's conduct; urges him to write again. 2 pp. ALS.","Agrees Davis is unable to meet the crisis of war; fears Davis means to make himself a king if Congress passes the conscription law and the law giving Davis power to remove officers at will; thinks Bragg will not live long; West Pointers too dominant in the Army; says he has no official duty in the Army since he opposes Davis' conduct of the war; solicites Yancey's aid in obtaining a commission in the regular army for James R. Tyler. 7 pp. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr. summarizing contents of letter.","Received his letter; tell Genreal Price that he will join him as soon as he has gotten the last lot of shoes that he can get; has gotten about 5000 pairs so far. 1 p. ALS. Inlcuding AN by John Tyler, summarizing the contents of a letter from Col. C.H. Minge to John Tyler, Jr. 20 Feb. 1863.","Feels he has been dealt with unjustly; will try to help him get an official place. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr. about contents of this and a letter of 25 Sept. 1862. 1 p.","Received several of his letters; there are disagreements about the merits of General Price's activities in Mississippi; feels (along with the public) that Price can hold the Mississippi Valley; Richmond needs an evening newspaper; the Examiner is a good one; the Mobile Register supports Bragg; Tyler should use his pen and not seek a place in the army. 4 pp. ALS.","Received his letters and Major Gaines' \"Chapter of History\" has shown them to various people; agrees with him that General Price would be the best president and general; will not publish the letters but will send them to Yancey; gave the letter about the Battle of Iuka to Yancey. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr. summarizing contents of letter.","Scope and Contents","granting leave of absence to Lt. [James R.] Tyler by John W. Riley, A. A. General, Richmond, Virginia 1 p. PDS. Including ADS, from N. W. White, Brigade Surgeon, Jerusalem, Va., 17 Jan. [18]63, extending leave of absence until 25 January 1863. Also including ADS, from N. W. White, [Sur[geo]n in charge of Jerusalem General Hospital, extending leave of absence until 21 Feb. 1863. 1 p.","Received his description of the Battle of Cornith through Mr. Roane; read the \"Python\" letter; discontent about conscription law very serious; patriotism of the masses being deadened by the blockade, lack of transportation, and the exemption clause of the conscription law; [Joseph E.] Johnston to lead the Western army; enjoys getting his letters; Bragg preparing transportation to move troops to Mississippi. 3 pp. ALS.","Received \"Python\" letter; Richmond papers said it was too long to publish; same true fof article about Pres. John Tyler; glad he found an editorial position; desires him to send his articles. 2 pp. ALS.","Has been requested by Major John Tyler to write him introducing Mrs. Clark; she is going to Richmond to acquaint Davis with conditions under which the Democratic party of some Northeastern states might induce their states to end the war by joining the confederacy; asks him to listen to Mrs. Clark and do what he can to further her plan. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, saying letter is introducing Mrs. Clark. 1 p.","Received last \"Python\" letter about forming an alliance with the Northwest; the Northwest needs the South because they need free access to the Mississippi River; when peace comes the South will be the most prosperous country on earth; the treasury will be filled by profits from cotton and tobacco. 2 pp. ALS.","\"Python\" letter received and given to Mr. Yancey; doesn't like the idea of political union with any Northern States, unless could detach the southern parts of Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois; expresses confidence in South's ability to keep fighting despite privations; last \"Python\" article might demoralize the public; inefficiency of wartime legislature; everyone well here; wishes him good luck on the Western campaign. 3 pp. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents.","Brill charged with desertion; charge signed by J. Rochelle Tyler, and witnessed by Thos. R. Dunn and Wm. B. Andrews. 1 p. ADS. Including AN by Jas. R. Tyler, 21 May 1863, summarizing contents. 1 p.","His letters received; failure of Indians at Grand Gulf to prevent the Hartford from descending on the Mississippi River; hoping General Price's mission in Arkansas will succeed; Holmes' Army dissolved; reinforcing Bragg; Union movements in Mississippi and Alabama; movements of Hill and Longstreet; work of Congress: tax bill, bond sales, European loans; thinking of retiring. 5 pp. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of the letter.","His letter received; Austin being fortified; under martial law; nothing has yet been done about his \"policy,\" hasn't been able to talk with Gov. [Pendleton] Murrah; will let him know when something is done. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of letter.","Happy that his brother elected to the Confederate Senate; this is a blow against his enemies. 2 pp. CY of ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of letter.","Read his address to the legislature of Georgia and greatly admires it; old Washington politicians who control the Confederate government are not respecting the rights of citizens and property; fears they are trying to set up a monarchy with the help of West Point graduates; left the Bureau of War because did not like the way the administration was running the war of the government; suspension of writ of habeas corpus more odious than martial law; glad he struck a blow for civil liberties. 3 pp. ALS.","Took his letter 9 days to come from Selma; trying to get John M. Kelso, who deserted a year ago, back on duty; if Kelso is still under his command or if he knows where Kelso is, then it is his duty to return him to his regiment. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler Jr., that Kelso has left, taking his horse, saddle, and bridle; he doesn't know where he has gone. 1 p.","Thanks him for his letter; the states must resist the administration's efforts to impose military rule; the people must be made aware of attacks on their personal liberties; enjoyed reading the speech he made in Selma. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of letter.","Wishes he could be free to wield his pen in the cause of state sovereignty and constitutional liberty; has no vacancy in his government for him; he probably likes the resolutions recently passed by the Georgia legislature. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., Brown wrote to him at Selma.","Wrote her the two previous days; ladies must beware of sullying their reputation by writing too much; the Union army cut the railroad south of Petersburg; hopes to join her at the end of the month. 2 items. Partial ALS.","Scope and Contents","Reports that his speech made in Selma, Alabama, \"Our foreign and Domestic Status,\" has been reprinted in DeBow's Review; congratulates him on the \"happy change in our Georgia military,\" mentions that he has been ill. 2 pp. ALS.","Pleased he has been restored to command; offers services to him. 1 p. Cy of ALS. Includes AN, summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","General [Henry Alexander] Wise wrote the lead article in yesterday's Enquirer, acting from a patriotic conviction; the other four men will have to stand together to save the country. 1 p. Cy of ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., relating to Wise'ss appountment to the command of the Department of Richmond.","\"The Bearer, J. Rochelle Tyler, 1st Lieut. of Co. A, 1st Batt. of Va. Inf[an]try, a Paroled Prisoner of the Army of Northern Virginia, has permission to go to his home, and there remain undisturbed. [signed] D.B. Bridge [?]\" 1 p. PDS.","Letter received; encloses a draft for $160, although doesn't remember the debt; send receipt for draft. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., draft received and receipt sent. 1 p.","Glenn and Howard, Baltimore Gazette, [Baltimore, Md.]. Suggests Baltimore Gazette take the lead in expressing Southern sentiment, since Baltimore is destined to become the leading Southern city; unite all conservative thought behind Andrew Johnson so that military rule could be brought to an end; suggests the new party be called \"Constitutional Republican\" to avoid the bad connotations of the Democratic party name; offers to move to Baltimore, set up his law practice, and help them with the newspaper. 3 pp. ALS. Including AN, summarizing contents. 1 p.","Mr. Howard and he believe that the fewer people involved in running a newspaper, the better; therefore they can't offer him a position. 2 p. ALS","Enloses $50; Robert [Tyler] and his family are well. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., $50 enclosed. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Thinks he should not have trouble finding a newspaper job since he writes so well; suggests he try looking in Washington, Richmond, Baltimore, Norfolk, and New York; Montgomery is dull but he can't leave until he earns some more money; urges him to send news about family. 4 pp. ALS. Including a Cy of ALS, Robert Tyler, Montgomery, Alabama, to John Tyler, Jr. 14 August [i.e. July] 1866. 2 pp. Also including AN, summarizing letter, orginial sent to Mr. Roane. 1 p.","Discusses various aspects of politics, including Radical Republicans and the Old Democratic party. 8 pp. ALS.","His letter received; has left Richmond because unable to make a livign there, having no money to invest in any enterprise; father's political enemies and his own put obstacles in his path; also attacked for leaving wife, whom he believes dishonored him; is in Williamsburg looking at an offered position and is preparing a lecture for Baltimore; desires him to explain his meaning in his previous letter; especially on whom he wants to take revenge. 4 pp. Cy of ALS. Including AN, summarizing contents of Robert Tyler's letter of 2 Nov. 1866.","Scope and Contents","Tyler in Wiliamsburg practising law; Robert [Tyler] was in D.C. and now in Baltimore looking for a new job; Robert now agrees with him about the evil motives of the Northern people who do not feel the effects of their actions since they are perpetrated only in the South; is making a living but never knows when his job may end; urges him to write. 3 pp. ALS. Including ANS, by John Tyler, Jr., letter from A. Roane of of 13 March 1867 says that Robert Tyler agrees with his political views, and letter from Robert Tyler of 14 July 1867, says he should be able to find a newspaper position. 1 p.","Enloses copies of obituaries of her grandmother Tyler and will send her a copy of the first letter her grandfather sent her grandmother; give his regards to Captain and Mrs. Bryant and tell them he will send them copies of some of his articles. 2 pp. Partial ALS.","Scope and Contents","President Johnson's administration able to wield little power; suggests he see Mr. Seward about a position; a man with Tyler's brains should be able to get something. 1 p. ALS. Including ANS, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of letter.","Tyler wrong in thinking the people can change the way the country is going; the people are no longer free because they have lost virtue, liberty, and independence; no patriots or statesmen anymore; the press either doing away with freedom or too weak to fight for it; gloomy about the guture. 2 pp. ALS. Including a Cy of ALS, James Gibbons, Philadelphia, [Pa.], to John Tyler, Jr. 22 July 1867. 2 pp.","Received JT's letter when he returned from abroad; has seen the President [Johnson] three times and assured him support; thinks a public assurance would be injurious. 1 p. ALS. Inlcuding AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of the letter. 1 p.","Authorized A. G. Aleen of the National Intelligencer to offer his [JT] services in the interests of Democratic and Conservative parties; yesterday learned this had not yet been done; had planned to write several pamphlets and enlist the support of the Catholic hierarchy and the Fenian Brotherhood; fears the intentions of Radical Republicans-will try to take the property of leading Southerners. 2 pp. Cy of ALS.","Enclosed he will find an article [by Robert Tyler about General Grant] which he can use if he thinks it politically expedient, but do not use his name in connection with it; anxious to hear from him. 2 pp. Cy of ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of letter.","Has been concerned about his efforts \"...to save the Republic and to preserve Constitutional liberty...\"; wishes to offer suggestions on how to preserve his power; he must control the War, Navy, Treasury, and Post Office departments by putting in strong and loyal men; beware who Republicans want for their next president; recommends William T. Sherman to be head of the War Department; must control Treasury in order to control the pursestrings; must control the post office in order to keep lines of communication open to the masses; recommends Thomas Ewing of Ohio for the treasury position, and Marshall [Col. W. H.] Lamon or General [James William] Denver for the post office; he must do all he can to preserve the executive's power so he can protect the country from the Radical efforts to curtail constitutional liberties. 11 pp. Cy[?] of ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of letter; stating that the letter had been submitted to Jeremiah S. Black, John M. Binckley, and others. 1 p.","Has just listened to a paper by John Tyler, Jr.; thinks it should be published by the New York Herald in order to advance the acuse of the constitution. 1 p. Cy of ALS. Including AN, stating that the letter was delivered to Lamon on 13 Sept. 1867. Also including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., about the second letter to President Johnson of 14 Sepot. 1867. 1 p.","In last letter warned him about the dangers around him [AJ]; in this letter wishes particularly to address the problem of who can disenfranchise those white Southern men to whom Johnson had issued pardons; by counting only the Black vote in the South, the Radicals will degrade the presidential office by permitting a Black man's president to be elected rather than a white man's; he must arrange his cabinet so as to prevent the Radicals from overthrowing the presidential authority and prerogatives; predicts all manner of evil consequences (Black people rising against whites, loss of civil rights for Catholics, a dictator) if the Radicals have their way and their man (probably Grant) is elected; if will be able to prevent those calamities from occurring, and could be reelected president. 16 pp. Cy of ALS. Including ANS, by John Tyler, Jr., that a duplicate was given to W. H. Lamon. Also including ANS, by John Tyler, Jr., that the letter was originally dated 11 September 1867 but was changed to 14 September before being delivered to Johnston. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Encloses a copy of a communication from residents of the District of Colombia to Johnson, signed by many residents; believes he can rally the people to support him. Cy of ALS. Including ALS, Native and Naturalized Citizens of the United States resident in Washington City and Georgetown, Washington City, D.C., to Andrew Johnson, President of the United States. 29 September 1867. Appreciates his efforts \"...to maintain the Supremacy of the Federal Constitution...\"; naturalized citizens especially are aware of teh dangerous threats along \"know-nothing\" lines which threaten their liberties; must guard against Congress seizing supreme power; says hopes are in him to protect freedoms. 9 pp. Also including a copy of some of the names of people who signed the petition. 2 pp.","Cannot extend congratulations to him if the recent elections [in New York] support the Radical Republiacns, but can if the elections support the Democratic party; his correspondents in Alabama say they need more federal troops there. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, saying the letter \"...expresses teh real danger just now to the Democracy.\" 1 p. Also including AN, summarizing contents of the letter.","Rarely talks about literature or politics, especially the latter, since he cannot vote. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, that this letter was in reply to several of his remarks. Patterson is brother-in-law of Andrew Johnson.","Tyler owes him $18; please pay at once; is having a hard time making a living. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter.","Is at the mercy of his enemies because he supports him [AJ]; the Radicals must be put down in order to preserve peace; even if [Samuel P.] Chase is thwarted in his ambitions, he and Grant will have to watch out for George H. Thomas. 4 pp. Cy of ALS. Including a NCI from the Constitutional Union, 26 Nov. [18]67, about the constitutional convention in Alabama; President Johnson and General Grant will not receive any support from Alabama unless they do something about the situation there. 1 p. Also including AN, summarizing contents of the letter. 1 p. Also including a [DF of an article?], about the flow of time and the passion for commerce with the Orient.","About Alabama politics. 2 pp. AL.","Encloses extracts from a letter of Robert Tyler giving his views of impeachment of President Johnson, and how the blacks in South Carolina, Florida, Mississippi, and Louisiana can take over those states without armed force; recommends he take on Robert Tyler as a writer to support his position. 3 pp. ALS. Including AN, saying that Robert Tyler's articles were attached ti the letter sent to President Johnson.","Received a letter from Robert Tyler, the contents of which would probably interest him; the different possible candidates for the 1868 election: Grant, Sweard, Chase, Seymour, and Thomas; encloses newspaper articles. 2 pp. ALS. Inluding AN, summarizing contents of letter.","Enjoyed his speech made on 10 December, upholding the Constitution; thanks him for his defense of white Southerners; Radicals unfit to uphold the constitution; there are many who have been left \"...without a State, or a Status...\" by the actionas of the Radical Republicans. 2 pp. [Df? or] ALS.","If he continues the way he is going, he will not be reelected, and probably [Samuel P.] Chase will be; he needs to spend money in the South on behalf of the Democratic party in order to get some support among the Black population. Cy of ALS.","Encloses newspaper articles; suffering of people in South and North; threat of anarchy. 2 pp. Cy of ALS. Including AN, saying that two articles from DeBow's Review were enclosed. 1 p.","Received a letter from Robert Tyler-says that the white people in Alabama are standing together politically; white Southerners support President Johnson; everyone, white and black, is ruined; encloses a newspaper article. 2 pp. Cy of ALS. Including AN, summarizing contents of letter.","The movement is going in the right direction and the adversary should be overthrown; nothing can stop him [JT] when he is doing what he thinks it right; has consistently supported him [AJ]; if he [JT] cannot do what he needs to be done, then appoint John Cantatore or John P. Brophy. 3 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of the letter.","Robert Tyler believes that if the Supreme Court declares the Reconstruction Acts illegal, military authority in the South will have to be subordinate to civil authority; Mrs. Huneker of Philedelphia, the daughter of James Gibbons, writes that the people will stand by Johnson if he calls on them; expects General John O'Neill to call on him [AJ]; the country can be saved from civil war by moving the executive branch to New York City, where it will be easier for the people to rally around him. 2 pp. AL.","The Radicals have let several opportunities for complete victory slip through their fingers, enabling Johnson to gather strength. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, summarizing contents of the letter.","to be offered the National Democratic Committee at Washington Feb. 22, 1868, for adoption. Rendering thanks to Andrew Johnson for his part in upholding the constitution. 2 pp. Df of AD.","Believes impeachment will fail; please support the action to be taken on Monday. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, summarizing contents of the letter.","Encloses Robert Tyler's report to the Executive [Democratic] Committee of Alabama; is ready to do whatever he can to support him [AJ]. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, summarizing contents of the letter.","Has forwarded $300 to him by express mail; please acknowledge receipt. 1 p. ALS. Including ANS, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of letter.","Introduces him to Capt. Theo[?] F. Tobin; Capt. Tobias Sand [Sneed?] might be of use to him [JT]. 1 p. ALS.","Summary of their conversations: 1. all white Southerners have to join together; 2. white Southerners need to join the Fenian Brotherhood in fighting the Radicals; 3. this combination will be directed by the Southerners and can be used for other purposes. 2 pp. Cy of ALS.","Advises him not to spend too much time at [Fenian Brotherhood] headquarters while he is in New York City; Canada in state of alarm; will be in New York City on Monday; encourages him to express his views to Mr. Meehan [?]; does he think a tour of inspection to ______ advisable? 1 p. ALS.","His letter about Gen'l F[orrest] was received; \"...all the parties we spoke of will be at the appointed place and time.\" Col. Merriwether expressed his views on the subject at the state convention. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, summarizing contents of letter.","A vacancy is to occur in the office of the Collector of Internal Revenue for the Richmond District; wants him to find out if the Senate and the President will confirm him [WS] in the office. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, summarizing contents of the letter; Selden was confirmed in the position. Also including AN, Col. Stone, the previous collector had to resign because he was involved with fraud. Also including AN, comparing the legality and the oppresiveness of the union of Ireland with Britain to the union of the South with the U.S.","Scope and Contents","Regrets that he is unable to meet him because of business downtown; asks him to call at 1:00. 1 p. ALS. Including an ACS, [P.]G.T. Beauregard, to John Tyler, Jr., [18 June 1868?], making an appointment for the following morning. 1 p.","Weather is beautiful; regrets he is unable to send the picture because of its size; Jimmy saw Mrs. Ridely and daughters recetnly, has he seen Mrs. Tyler [widow of Pres. Tyler] and her children? Sister's photograph is enclosed, has not has any chills for a while. 3 pp. ALS.","Encloses a more perfect copy of his report of his operations in the South; has addressed it to him and Mr. Gibbons since they were the ones who enlisted his aid; the gentlemen coming to the Democratic convention and to meet with him are unaware of the political implications of the movement; has changed slightly the originial wording of his letter of instructions; when the gentlemen arrive, will introduce them to him; that is as far as his present authority goes. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Including ALS, from John Tyler, Jr., City of New York, New York, to General John O'Neil, the President, and Mr. James Gibbons, the Vice-President ofthe Fenian Brotherhood, New York City, New York. Acting by their instructions, following is a report of what he [JT] did; first, went to Memphis and conferred with N. B. Forrest, G. J. Pillow, and I. G. Harris, showing how Southern interests were supported by the Catholics, how the Fenian Brotherhood had been reorganized after Sweeny's attempt to invade Canada and the exposure of O'Mahoney and Stephens, an dstood ready with government and army to take over a British possession and set up its own government, and how the Fenians and the South could maintain their constitutional liberties if they cooperated; is anxious to cooperate with anyone who will help the South prevent the Radicals from taking over poltically and economically; left Memphis and travelled to New Orleans where he met with General Beauregard, who was sympathetic with the Fenians' objectives; offered him the position of commander-in-chief; Beauregard declined on account of his health; then went to see General Richard Taylor, who declined to join because of his parole; offered Raphael Semmes the command of the naval forces, which he declined fortime being; Beauregard had given him introductions to J.B. Gordon and Wade Hampton, so he approached them; also spoke briefly to Robert Tyler and General [James Holt] Clanton about the Fenian cause; many expressed doubts about the propriety of attacking Canada; approached Joseph E. Johnston, who is occupied with writing a book abd loath to start another war; since arriving in New York City, has again talked with General Beauregard and hopes to persuade him to give them [i.e. Gibbons and O'Neil] his thoughts on the subject; invited John C. Brown to the meeting in New York City; thinks it would be a mistake to invade Canada before the November Elections, for fear such invasion would promote the Radical cause in the U.S.; also it would lead to a religious war, and restrictions on the Catholic Churcg ub teg U.S.; those encouraging them in their enterprise are trying to get them and their Democratic votes out of the country so that the Radicals can be elected to office; if the Democrats are elected to power, they might make war on England an dthen their plan to invade Canada would be welcomed. 46 pp. Also including AN, \"Report of John Tyler, Jr., ...associated with his mission South.\" 1 p.","Saw the following people on his trip South: Lt. Gen. N. B. Forrest, Ex-Governor Isham J. [i.e. G.] Harris, Major General Gideon J. Pillow, Gen. [P.] G. T. Beauregard, Admiral Raphael Semmes, Gen. Richard Taylor, Nr. Robert Tyler, Gen. [James Holt] Clanton, Major Gen. J. B. Gordon, Lt. Gen. Wade Hampton; Forrest Gordon, and Hampton agreed to meet with them and advised contacting Gen. Joseph E. Johnston; Beauregard came to see him in New York City and advised contacting Major Gen. J.C. Brown; a meeting has been arranged for early July, which Beauregard, Forrest, Gordon, and Hampton will attend; if they think it necessary, there will be other Confederate leaders at the National Democratic Convention whom they can consult; is looking forward to introducing them to the generals, and hopes the plans will be successful. 6 pp. ALS.","Enclosed is a copy of a letter from Wade Hampton, stating his position as well as those of Generals [William] Preston, Gordon, and Forrest on their recent interview. Including AN, summarizing contents of the letter.","Authorizes him to consult with General [P.] G. T. Beauregard and other former Confederate officers about the Fenian Brotherhood's plans; lets them know how much they admire their abilities and how much they would like them to join them. First sentence revised by John Tyler, Jr. 2 pp. Including AN, summarizing contents of letter.","Health precludes his acceptance of the command offered; General Richard Taylor may be able to assist him. Including AN, summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Hopes his health will be restored; plans to use the introduction to Richard Taylor this evening. 1 p. Including AN, summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Until such time as the foreign power which he represents has a de facto government and a flag, there can be no naval force; when that time comes he will be happy to become the commander of that force. 1 p. Including AN, summarizing contents of letter.","Inquires whether they wish to stay with their delegations to the convention or have their own suite; expects them about the last of the month. \"Keep uncommitted on the Presidential question.\" 2 pp. Including AN, summarizing contents of letter.","Advises him to secure a suite of rooms for the party; will be in New York City by the 1st of July; has written to [John B.] Gordon and [Wade] Hampton and has seen John C. Brown about this. 1 p. Including AN, summarizing contents of letter.","Will arrive in New York about 3 July; has arranged a room already. 1 p. Including AN, summarizing contents of letter.","Received his letter; reminds him of his [RS] letter of last May, wherein he states that he could be of no service until such a time as the cause has a de facto government; when that time comes he would be glad to assist the cause. 1 p. Including AN, summarizing contents of the letter.","Gordon, Forrest, and he [W. H.] concur in the agreement reached the other day; is planning to leave this morning. Including AN, summarizing contents of the letter.","His letter and telegram have just reached him; F[orrest] has now told him everything; saw Gen'l [Julius?] Hayden who says the country around Huntsville is likely to erupt [into violence?] anytime; the people are awaiting an opportunity to seize back their rights; expects to be out of Memphis for two or three weeks; Col. Merriwether is fine. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, summarizing contents of letter.","Is busy today; will be free tomorrow morning. 1 p. ACS.","Scope and Contents","In view of the fact that during the recent war, Great Britain was able to regain her lead in world commerce and once again started molesting naturalized U.S. citizens, it is resolved that the Democratic party will protect the citizens of the U.S., will support their claims against Britain, and seek to regain the U.S. lead in worl commerce; since the Republican party is seeking to promote the interests of the rich over the poor, it is resolved (here insert the resolutions on the Reconstruction acts, and on finance, revenue, and currency). 6 pp. AD. Including ADF, of the last part of the preamble and the resolutions. 1 p. Also including ANS by John Tyler, Jr., the delegates, \"instead of laying aside all personal considerations, \" began discussions on cabinet appointments; hence the peculiar tone of his speech ar Delmonicos and his letter to Mr. Preston. 1 p. Also including ALS, from Frank P. Blair, [New York City, N.Y.]. Has decided not to write for publication the letter he promised to write yesterday, as he has often expressed opinions in the past; he agrees with the enclosed resolutions. 1 p. Also including ANS, by John Tyler, Jr., F. P. Brotherhood and Catholics, although his later remarks to the Missouri delegation which were published did seem to redeem his promise.","Talleyrand could have said that he represented a principle at the Congress of Vienna; likewise the Catholics in the U.S. represent a principle and they also have power; tells him this for the benefit of his work at the Democratic National Convention. 1 p. Cy of ALS. Including AN, stating this is a duplicate of the letter sent to Preston.","Invitation to a reception on 6 July. 1 p. PC. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], invitation was extended to all delegates at the Democratic National Convention. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Will arrange the next meeting between him and Generals N.B. Forrest and [John B.] Gordon and the parties he [JT] represents [i.e. Mr. O'Neill and Mr. Gibbons of the Fenian Brotherhood]. 1 p. Cy of ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., Summarizing contents of the letter; the meeting took place on 12 July in General Preston's rooms.","President Johnson disappointed that Southerners did not insist upon his nomination; he has yielded to the Radicals by agreeing that the black-dominated legislature in the South are to select the electoral college. 1 p. Frag. of AL. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of the letter.","Is just recovering from a fever; agrees with him about the causes of war; says foes are seeking a reason to destroy them; they must wait awhile until able to resist foes; \"church is spreading rapidly and will soon include all worthy men from the Potomac to the Rio Grande,\" urges him to tell how the meeting [between the Southern generals and the Fenians] went. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of the letter. 1 p.","His letters received; thanks him for his advice; shall Mrs. Ekins forward his letters to him? 1 p. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of the letter.","Inquires about his daughter [Mattie?], cousing Sally, Mr. C, Tony, and Anna; give them his regards; Mr. Savage's \"abortive\" convention has inspired them with hope, but it didn't fo well for Mr. Savage; the General [i.e. John O'Neill] treated Col. O'Beirne roughly in his speech. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of letter.","Scope and Contents","Wishes to acquaint him with his activities of the past summer during which he prevented a \"collision\" with Great Britain and satyed civil unrest in the South; has been twice pardoned and because of his ancestors, is very concerned about the welfare of the United States; hopes to persuade the Democratic electoral colleges [to make the vote in the electoral college unanimous for Grant]. 2 pp. Cy of ALS. Imncluding AN, by John Tyler, Jr., letters to General Dent and to W.H. Seward of 10 and 18 November [18]68, about making the electoral college vote unanimous for Grant.","Has saved him additional problems by preventing a \"collision\" with Great Britain and by laying to rest civil disturbances in the South; has been twice pardoned for his past acitivities; enclosed is the legal answer to the report made by Secretary of the Interior [Orville Hickman] Browning about the claim of Col. William Selden, former marshall of the District of Columbia, fo rkeeping prisoners; Browning's predecessors in the office, starting with Jacob Thompson, have treated the case wrongly; Johnson has the power to reopen the case; hopes his family will always be well-treated by whomever is president. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Enclosed letters show he started a movement earlier this month [to persuade members of the electoral college to vote for Grant]; can prove that this summer he prevented a clash with Great Britain and laid to rest some of the civil disconent in the South; has been twice pardoned. 1 p. Cy of ALS. Including a Cy of ALS, from John Tyler, Jr., Washington, D.C., to John B. Gordon, Wade Hampton, Admiral Raphael Semmes, William Preston, J.W. Stevenson, C.C. Clay, John Forsyth, Robert Tyler, and others. 9 November 1868. Is enclosing a letteraddressed to other leading citizens [about the electoral colelge vote]; the predecents for the suggestion can be found in the electoral college votes in 1824, 1836, and 1840; thinks it expedient and necessary to maintain peace for the electoral college to vote unanimously for Grant. 3 pp. Also including a Cy of ALS, John Tyler, Jr., Washington, D.C., to Generals [Wade] Hampton, and [John B.] Gordon, [William] Prestong, I.W. Stevenson, C.C. Clay, Robert Tyler, and others, 8 November 1868. Recommends the Democratic part members of the electoral colelge cast their votes for Grant for the following purposes: as a conciliatory gesture, to show that if he is good to them they will support him, so he won't be left entirely in the hands of the Radicals, and to \"strengthen\" him in his conservative tendencies. 1 p.","Agrees whole-heartedly that the Democrats shpuld give their electoral votes to General Grant, but only with the apporval of Horatio Seymour; doesn't want it to look like they're deserting their candidate; believes Grant will be more conservative if the Deomcrats support him; has expressed these views to his friends.","Scope and Contents","Encloses his report to the Fenian Brotherhood, advising them not to invade Canada; they are offended with him because of the advice, but he still has some power over them. 1 p. Cy of ALS. Including a Cy of ALS, John Tyler, Jr., City of New York, New York, to the President, Vice-President, and the Executive Committee of the Fenian Brotherhood. 19 June 1868. Advises against invading Canada for the following reasons: 1. while the Radicals are in power, it will liekly result in their disenfranchisement; 2. since neither Great Britain nor the U.S. can afford a war, they will probably unite against the Fenians; 3. it would be the cause of starting a world-wide union of Protestant nations; 4. the Democratic party needs their votes; if the Democrats win the presidential election in November, there will probably be a war with Great Britain, in which case their invasion of Canada will be welcomed; therefore, it's best to await the results. 15 pp. Also including ANS, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of the letters. 1 p.","Encloses a copy of General Beauregard's letter [of 19 Nov. 1868]; fears others will not see the expediency of following his suggestion. 1 p. Cy of ALS. Including AN, summarizing contents of General Beauregard's letter and Tyler's to Seward.","Would like to have him join him in making some visits tomorrow. 1 p. ALS. Including a poem about love. Also including a list of 7 names.","Hopes the weather will permit them to go visiting tomorrow; comes see her at any time. 1 p. ALS.","Suggested to the Female Orphan Asylum that he might be able to lectre on their behalf, but for various reasons, the offer was voteddown. 3 pp. ALS.","Encloses the article he wished to see; visited the Board of Trade and believes a lecture can be satisfactorily arranged. 1 p. ALS.","His friends and he would liek to have him [JT] come lecture again, but fear it would not pay him. 3 pp. ALS.","Encloses his [JT] book and one of his [WHP] sermons. 1 p. ANS.","Fragments of poems written about James. R. Tyler. 1 p. ANS.","Invitation to the wedding of Emma M. Ridley and George P. Burgwyn. 4 items. PC. Also including a card listing numbers and names. 1 item.","Invitation to the wedding of Julia Tyler and William H. Spencer, PC.","Has not yet seen the archbishop about publishing his letter; invited him to attend the labor union's convention in Philadelphia. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, but John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of the letter.","Inexcusable of him not to print a retraction of the slander against him [JT] sooner than he did; was in the hospital to undergo surgery, not for intoxication, yet he [OKH] mistakenly assumes that poor people are intemperant; family [of JT] was left destitute after the war and he was barred from his former profession; has very moderate habits; Harris' slander is a result of political differences, envy, and hate; General George H. Thomas is a relative and can help at anytime; may be poor, but never have done any base thing, which is more than his political friends can say; he is a contemptible man. 17 pp. Df of ALS.","Scope and Contents","Including ANS, by John Tyler, [Jr.,], his reply to the slander was not published. 1 p. Also including AN, copied out of the Daily Chronicle, 28 August 1869, \"the slander of the Chronicle upon muself.\" 2 pp. Also including ALS, from Tom Florence, Washington, D.C., to [Col. Io Severns?, Washington, D.C., Sept.? 1869], General Tyler will give him his defense against the slander, which defense is to be published in the Constitutional Union; some of the language may be too strong. 2 pp. Also including ALS, by Col. Io Severns, Washington, D.C. to [?], will put Tyler's letter in the editorial columnl use the following introduction. See oversize file.","Scope and Contents","Concerning a place for Tyler in the Norfolk and St. Nazaire Steam Navigation Co. 1 p. ALS. Including ANS, by John Tyler, Jr., these apers were returned at his request; his application is still to be considered. 1 p. Also including AN, a memo to Charles H. McCormick and others in Chicagoabout the steamship line and to write Professor Maury. 1 p. Also including AN, enclosed is an outline of the Norfolk and St. Nazaire Steamship Transatlantic Line; also two addresses. 1 p. Also including AN, giving Col. G.L. Thompson's address of Col. Thompson, 1 p. Also including an AD, giving the history, routes, and proposed operations of the Norfolk and St. Nazaire Steam Navigation Company of France, and the Virginia and Tennessee Airline Railway. 8 pp.","If she is still unmarried on 8 oct. 1870, he is to give her 2 books; if she marries on or before that date, she is to give him a coat. 1 p. ADS.","Mr. George Alfred Townsend's remark about him in the Chicago Tribune was a lie, and he is surprised the Evening Star printed it, knowing it was such; he wishes to print a refutation. 1 p. ALS.","Took his enclosure to Mrs. Ames, but was unable to see her; she is rumored to be going out with a Memphis lawyer; wishes Tyler could \"win her affections\" and gain access to her fortune by marrying her; \"fraug, violence, and, and plunder [are] the order of the day.\" 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of letter.","DeBow's Review is concerned chiefly with recording the progress of the South; his article on U.S. diplomatic relations with Central and South America sounds useful, but there are no guaranties of a regular column. 2 pp. ALS.","Will accept the position as associate editor of the National Intelligencer as a man with conservative political views, provided he is allowed freedom in writing and is paid $500 per quarter; if Alexander Delmar agrees, let him sign this. 1 p. ALS. Including ANm, by John Tyler, Jr., this was his ultimatum to Mr. Delmar","Glad to hear he recovered from his recent illness and hopes things will go better for him; hopes that the late war won't result in the ruin of all the old families; \"wholesale thievery [is] the basis of American life today\" moved to Greenville so children could get an education; after 2 hard years of struggling on his plantation is able to relax a little now; rewrote the manuscript and hopes to get it published; tell Roane he wrote him. 4 pp. ALS. Including AN, letter answered. 1 p.","Have copies of DeBow's Review beginning with the orginial issue; is interested in his article on his father; the policies of the Old Whigs; tell Gov. Wise to encourage polytechnic education and to open a shcool of Navigation so Virginia can take advantage of the expanding U.S. trade. 5 pp. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of letter; accepted offer \"if ever able to get work again.\" 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Warns that Radicals in Congress are usurping Grant's powers and particularly mentions [Charles] Sumner and [Benjamin] Butler as threats; calls for a veto of the \"Virginia Bill\" suggests that Grant call a General Convention to fram a new Constitution; sees Congress present course leading to civil war and/or monetary crash as it weakens the power of individual states; mentions moving capitol to Mississippi Valley to weaken New England's influence; suggests that Jeremiah Black of Pennsylvania could draft such a message. 9 pp. ALS. Including Cy of ALS, 7 pp. Ibncluding AN, John Tyler, Jr., endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p. Also including AN by John Tyler, Jr., n.d., that letter was given to Mr. Dox of Alabama 24 January 1870, after passage of Virginia Bill; was returned by him 27 January 1870 without being given to Grant. 1 p.","Discontinue efforts to get Democratic Senate and House members to give subscriptions to \"the Course of Parties in the United States under hte Constitution\" to be written along with a literary work on \"Father\" [President John Tyler]; [seems to desire discontinuance due to lack of response]; the Democratic party \"has done nothign to relieve itseld of the many onerous obligations under which it rests.\" 3 pp. Cy of ALS. Including AN endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p.","Having considered long the situation of the country and general social and political status is returning his salutation and desires a confidential interview. 1 p. Cy of ALS. Including AN endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Is enclosing a letter to Robert Ridgway which will explain a confidential metter. 1 p. Cy of ALS. Including ALS from John Tyler, Jr., Washington City, D.C., to Robert Ridgway, House of Representatives, Washington, D.C. 26 Feb. 1870, telling that old war injury acted up last year and therefore has not been working so have disagreeable predicament as regards to boarding bill; will pay back any loans as soon as possible; needs $125 today so he can get out of city. 3 pp.","Appreciates his efforst to obtain help [financial?] from Virginia Senators and Representatives but having thought about it must decline such aid; has suffered too much humiliation already. 2 pp. Cy of ALS. Includes AN endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Will help him collect his essays; has the weekly he poke of packed away and will hunt it up and copy what you wished; or can bring entire volume to him; Mr. Burwell of New Orleans has the loose numbers. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr., endorsing and summarizing the letter; indicates Tyler wrote back and requested volume brought to Washington. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Has the copy of Abell's Life, Mr. Gillett's letter; the birth and lineage he worked out and Mrs. Halloways' book; this is a \"sacred task\" [writing a memoir of President Tyler] but will take sometime due to frequent interruptions. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, John Tyler, Jr., explaining letter. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Has talked to Dr. Cloud, State Superintendant of Education and Chairman of the Educational Board about his [JT] case; he will write to the President of the University of Alabama, N.A. Luniley [sic] [Lupton]; it seems the chairs he [JT] preferred are not yet filled; suggests he immediately write the men mentioned above; his brother will talk to Mr. Cloud also; Keep politics out of this; has sent manuscript to Claxton, Remson, and Haffelfinger of Philadelphia who accepted it; could he send them a short note about it?; wrote to Dr. Luniley [sic] [Lupton] himself. 4 pp. ALS. Including ALS from William Falconer, Greensborough, Alabama, to John Tyler, Jr., 23 March 1870, indicating the name of the President of the University of Alabama is N.A. Lupton, not N.A. Lumiley; sorry about the mistake. 2 pp. Also including AN John Tyler, Jr. endorsing and summarizing both letters. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Has been in bed or would have answered sooner; it will take time to find out-on the war path for him [JT]  now; come over soon. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, John Tyler, Jr. endorsing letter which is in regards to lecture; answered letter saying to go ahead with arrangements; will share benefits. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Has received letter of the 15th; will send help to Mrs. [Susan A.] Eppes through Mrs. Semple; will confer with her about admission of Mrs. \"E.\" to Aged Women's Home. 1 p. ALS. Including ALS from W.W. Corcoran, Wash[in]gton D.C., to Jo[h]n Tyler, Jr., Washington, D.C., 24 Nov. 1869, informing that the place at the cemetary he noted as vacated by Doct[or] Hunter has been filled more than three months ago. Also including ANS John Tyler, Jr., endorsing and explaining Corcoran's letter of 17 March 1870. 1 p. Also including ANS John Tyler, Jr., Expressing wish to do for another what he cannot do for himself, however severe his suffering. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Letter from mutual friend General John Tyler [Jr.], is really surprising; how can a sane man expect anyone in these times to invest $300,000 in a cure for Hog Cholera or any other invention; friend in California also has a cure for Hog Cholera and he will get a patent for him; if Tyler's friends cure is also valid perhaps they can take out a joint patent; anyone who wants $200,000 for any invention is either a fool or an idiot. 2 pp. ALS. Including ANS by John Tyler, [Jr.], to Colonel [Farrar], n.d., designating Walton's letter as a breech of faith and an attempt to extort his client's secret; but to get that secret they must pay $300,000 cash. In margin. Also including AN [by John Tyler, Jr.], n.d., identifying Walton's friend as a certain Fletcher, veterinary surgeon from Missouri an California. In margin.","Has not forgotten him but has many troubles and did not want to bother friends with them; but he has written first; as a lecturer she has been successful; leaves Monday for Pennsylvania, then Michigan and Kentucky; then shall scribble for the newspapers; knows he does not approve of women lecturing but she has a famiyl to support; brother has drawn on her publisher and left her a debt; can he find him?; the world is utterly selfish. 4 pp. ALS. Including AN endorsed and summarizing letter. 1 p. ALso including D from [?], to Christopher O'Brien, Potomac Steamboat Co., [?], n.d., on verso of endorsement, directing receiver of memo to verify name of company; to draw a declaration of debt; make to copies and distribute. 1 p.","His lodge [of the Knights of Pythias] accepts his proposal; please advertise; lecture will be in Concordia Oprea House or Masonic Temple; pelase state a preferred date. 1 p. ALS. Including AN by [John Tyler, Jr.] endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p. Also incoluding AN by [Tyler], 28 March 1870, answered lettere as desired. 1 p. Also including AN by [Tyler], 7 april 1870, lecture on the 21st at Concordia Hall. 1 p. Also including AN by [Tyler], 19 April 1870, come on next morning and stop at Howard House. 1 p. Also including AN by [Tyler], n.d., went on 20th; stopped at Howard House; next day no proper arrangements so declined to lecture. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Enclosed is a letter from the pen of \"Python\" which will be republished; read it before interview; has contemplated views on public affairs for 18 months and is now ready to reveal them; of course does not wish to be generally known through his pseudonym. Cy of ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr., endorsing and summarizing letter, indicating that enclosed letter mentioned [but missing] was from the Baltimore Gazette of 25 March 1870. 1 p. Also including ALS from N[athaniel] Michler, Washington, D.C., 7 March 1870, acknowledging receipt of communication os 15 February; and hopes to meet with him. 1 p. Also including AN by John Tyler, Jr., endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p.","Cannot intrude upon him again despite the nature of their short conversation; much is being lost by delay in accepting his suggestion; remember he [JT] organized the Bureau of War of the late Confederate States, served as an officer of Rank and Adjutant General; yet the matter can be revealed only the way he suggests; through the Party at Providence Hospital higher personage can be revealed and all worth knowing be known. 2 pp. Cy of ALS.","Scope and Contents","His letter of the 8th was received and answer delayed as he expected to go to Washington; he is now not going so will write; appreciates his desire to collect his writings and his books are at his disposal; perhaps he should play Mohamet and come to the Mountain. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr., endorsing and explaining letter; wants extracts from Mrs. DeBow's copies of \"DeBow's Review.\" 1 p.","Lecture will be at the Concordia on the 21st at 8pm; John Taliaferro wants to be remembered to you; if seeds are being distributed at the department he would like some papers. 1 p. ALS. Including AN by [John Tyler, Jr.], endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Would like to see letter and correspondence to which he refers; would like to publish it; knows he has not forgotten the memoir of which they have corresponded. 1 p. AL. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr., endorsing and explaining that Burwell refers to the memoir of President Tyler, and the last Burwell refers to the memoir of President Tyler, and the last correspondence of General G[eorge] [?] H[enry] [?] Thomas. 1 p.","His [JT] brother and he [WF] have both been ill so his [JT] recommendations have just been sent to Dr. Lupton; encloses a letter from him; keep corresponding with him; in the meantime he has enquired as to his [JT] opening a highschool though dall is the best time of year for that; advised Arch[ibald] Roane to open a school here but he wanted Richmond and politics; suggests he make an effort with Bou[rne?] or some such periodical literature to write short memoirs of early men of Virginia; leave politics out of it; write \"a la Burke\" when his [WF] book Bloom and Briar comes out he will direct the publishers to send a copy. 4 pp. ALS.","stating that life presents few objects worth striving for; one should learn to want but little; hoe does he like the idea of writing an old Virginia times; it would not interefere with other employ; think of old Be[nter?], what a mass of energy that old rascal was; where is his daughter?; can she assist him?; is nearly paralyzed but keeps on working; life is too trifling to despair. 4 pp.","Scope and Contents","letter refers to professorship at the University of Alabama 1 p. Also including AN by John Tyler, Jr., that both letters were answered on 10 May [1870]; yielding to 1st suggestion, rejecting last as impracticable with the temper of the Northern press one of envious hate. 1 p.","on verso of endorsement, saying he has not agreed to take testimony in the case of Antler vs. Whissle[?] Dickerson; objects to any proceedings held there on the case; reserves the right to move for the suppression of all such testimony. 1 p.","This last winter has been unusually gay-parties and weddings; Clara went to only two and begged no more; she likes small gatherings; has met a friend of his, Capt. Celsus Price who recently lsot his mother; his [JT] friend Miss Mary Polk married Dr. Draper of Maryland; met Mr. Mag[were?]; happy his prospects are better; may go to Canada and Washington but business has been bad for three years; greetings to family, especially cousin Lettie Semple; his [JT] Major Loughborough did not visit, just dropped letter. 4 pp. ALS.","A friend sent the papers express this morning; encloses the receipt; wishes you could call occaisionally on Father Wigest and Sister de Chantel of the Visitation Convent; it would be to your advantage apart from the pleasure of the visit. 1 p. ALS.","Congratulations on his \"bright business prospects;\" prices for [chemical] analyses vary. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of letter.","Returns the enclosure of his last letter as expects no monetary reward; did not breathe the air of Massachusetts long enough for that; is please to hear of his professional success and bright prospects; good that cousing Sallie has a school and she and Mr. C. are well; he [JT] knows how he feels about the movement [Fenians] which resulted in the late fiasco; O'Neill's late movements have mortified his best friends; with proper direction the organization could achieve its glorious object; still it will not die as it has a holy cause which for centuries has sustained the people of Ireland. 2 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","So glad to hear from him; has searched long to reach him; had pneumonia April 1869 and is well now but tires easily; read his article with interest; fate of this government is shrouded in the future; past symmetry of government is gone and confusion reigns; the republic is in ruins; elements of Civil War exist; legislature is imprevious to the crie sof the people; is deeply affected by death of friends such as Mom[?] Arleise[?], James Murdaugh; the small hermitage [Wurburton] has been sold to Mr. Wood from the north and his title may not be good; are out of Circuit Court and are much fatigued; pleased with Judge Garreson from Accomac Co.; hopes his son Robert has promise at the bar. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr., endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p.","Overcome by heat and has just returned to business; was unab;e to obtain any further information as to the Israelite and his victim who were settling their \"land\" business in Orange C.H.; his friend Rob[er]t T. Craighill, Attorney at Law, Lynchburg is known in that region and may be able to tell of desireable land for sale. 2 pp. ALS.","Received his letter of the 6th; came here from Variety Springs in Augusta County; about 800 visitors here and as far as he knows neither \"scalawags\" nor \"carpetbaggers;\" waters are medicinal; many businessmen of Richmond here-Judge Lyon; Mr. Carrington of the Exchange Hotel, P. V. Daniel, Jr., President of the R. F. and Potomac RR, W. A. Maury Lovingstine, the Jewish delegate in legislature, Bishop Doggett, Revs. Hoge and Nolley, Mr. Pizzini; from here he goes to the Cold Sulpher near Goshen; then Rockbridge Alum and Variety, then home. 3 pp. ALS. Including AN [John Tyler, Jr.] endorsing letter. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Wrote some days ago for him to send manuscripts he elft addressed to Mr. H. B. Cust[in?] of Accomac; will be in Washington in a few days so retain them. 1 p. ALS. Including AN John Tyler, Jr., endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p. Also including AN [Joseph Segar], noting papers returned in preson, 5 Sept. 1870. 1 p. Also including ALS from Joseph Segar, to John Tyler, Jr., 15 Aug. 1870, requesting Tyler to send 2 manuscripts left with him to Old Point; will pay on his end. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Wishes he could accept a series of politcal articles from him but they are financially unwell; \"The XIX Century\" is slowly winning its way but pays little; his [WWH] srevices as editor are gratiutious; they hope soon to be able to compensate contributors; their views correspond and he would like him to appear in their pages monthly as an editorial contributor. 1 p. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr., endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Expected to have sent him proceeds for his notes for $75 but they called off the campaign; hopes to send it in a few days; does not want to be misunderstood that he ran when Waller did in 1869 as an Independant Republican as he is now; assumes Conservative and Moderate Republicans voted for him so to defeat Whittlesey; he acted as an honest man not a party man; voted against giving Mrs. Lincoln a pension; to reduce tarriff and Internal Revenue; voted to admit Mississippi, Texas and Georgia without the provisions given Virginia; when possible he supported the Republican part as he was brought up anti-slavery; voted to enforce 15th amendment with no apologies as something had to be settled; is for peace but there will be none if the Democrats are restored to power. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr. endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p.","His letter reminded him of earlier, happier days; he will tell the literary Societies of the University of his desires as the faculty does not directly interfere with such matters; or in getting use of the Public Hall; his [JT] series of lectures would be interesting; will be in Washington Friday, hope to see you. 1 p. ALS.","Asks for subscribers to a new \"National Journal\" dedicated to preserving \"Irish freedom,\" prospectus enclosed. 1 p. PL. Including a PD, \"Prospectus of the Irish Nationalist and Working-Man's Advocate.\" Gives summary of form newspaper will take. 1 p.","Delayed reply to his second letter to wait for decision on matter; but still has received no definite answer; feeling seems to be that due to studies there wouldn't be time for entire lecture series; but one or two of lectures could probably draw sufficient audiences; was only in Washington on last visit for one day. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN by [George Frederick Holmes] explaining that he saw some students and they feel the entire series would be too much, but that audiences for one or two could be obtained; a room and audience would be provided; necxt week would be best as after Christmas Intermediate exams start. 1 p.","Send address as he wished to write to him. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Has been invited to locate in Schuylkill Co. [Pa.] to publish a paper he devoted to the Irish Democratic and workingman's interest; consented then realized he was well known across the country and a paper published in [Philadelphia] would have greater effect; is necessary as radicals are making great inroads in Irish vote; has sent several prospectuses of newspaper and responds ifavorable; is trying to raise funds; first issue out of the 16th of January; says Tyler is the ablest man in country to write articles for sucha journal; glad to hear of book he is writing; would like to bring back former happy government. 4 pp. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr. endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","After consulting several prominent students has concluded that his 2nd and possibly 3rd lectures would be wel lreceived; Thursday and Friday mnights at the hall of the Washington Society would be best; charge fifty cents for 1, or seventy-five cents for two lectures; presentation of third lecture topic will depend upon reception of second. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr. endorsing and summarizing lecture. 1 p.","Received his letter and he forgot to say if it would be worth while for him [JG] to ask any of the National Democratic Com[mi]tt[ee] if they would lend a hand; maybe that would give them too much knowledge; seems the labors of both their lifetimes could fail for lack of a small sum; with his great knowledge he could unit the Irish people; now is the time and he [JT] is able; needs money; feels for the first time man's inhumanity to man. 2 pp. ALS. Including calling card of James Gibbons.","Received his letter regarding lecture but Mr. Murphy refuses to publish any shape of lecture; has spoken to the St. Vincent dePaul Society about asking him to lecture on condition that he share proceeds; his name and the society's reputation should draw a crowd; hopes to put him in touch soon. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","At present he can do no more than offer to help secure audiences for the interesting subjects he [JT] mentions; must have his correspondence with others about printing. 1 p. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr. endorsing and summarizing letter explaining it refers to furnishing \"DeBow's Review\" with historical sketches. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Thanks for the interesting letter; couldn't use it in his little history but will preserve it for future possibilities; nothing [in the book] about his father's presidential term will offend him, except the limited space he could devote; was in Richmond when a public dinner was given to Mr. Webster but had no invitation so visited President Tyler instead; is glad Gov[ernor] Wise is doing a biography of Pres[iden]t Tyler. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr. endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p.","Received his of the 9th and enclosure; couldn't answer immediately as was engaged in the courts on Boundary between Md. and Va.; the \"prize decision\" and much else has been included in his father's memoirs; is disappointed as has gotten no information from Washington, Cushing, or others as to their retirements from his father's cabinet; [following is a series of questions and tentative answers about Harrison and Tyler's cabinets-who held which position for how long]; strange that he is confused on these matters; answer them briefly, no long account; plans to read final copy with him before gonig to printers. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","His [JT] reminisence of Cabinets is in error; [following is a list of appointees to and retirements from Presiden John Tyler's cabinet]; is it possible that neither he nor Cushing nor anyone will supply him the dates? 1 p. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr. endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p.","Repeats that he is in error as to the date of Spencer's retirement; [followng a list of positions held and retired in President John Tyler's Cabinet]; mentions dispute between [John Canfield] Spener and [Abel Parker] Upshur regarding the [Alexander Slidell] MacKenzie affair [as commander of the brig Somers he had executed Spencer's son for mutiny]; Spencer wanted MacKenzie turned over to Civil Grand Jury; as Chairman of the Committee on Naval Affairs he [HAW] was consulted; can't you get Cushing or someone to ascertain the dates of retirement; his [JT] dates must be in error. 2 pp. ALS.","Received his answer to his changing his request for a personal interview upon the subject of religion to a suggestion that he read the interview between the Son of God and Nickodemus; meant no insult; is not judging him; knows other Southern Gentlement who worship only Honor and not Christ; knows he has had the oppotunity to acquire millions yet has remained honest; just wanted him to avail himself of the comforts of religion; hopes he will forgive his intrusion into his inner man. 8 pp. ALS. Including NCL, n.d. entitled \"Bismarck's Religious Character - A Letter of the Prussian Premier,\" dated 26 December 1865. 1 p.","Clara and she had been looking forward to a trip to Washington next month; but now even if the Major goes they won't as business has been so bad; Clara has developed into a fine girl; the widows are still in sweeds but not beyond approach; would so like to see him well married; the French situation is all absorbing-poor France; sees his friends the Polks and McPheeters grequently; Miss Cornelia Polk married Mr. Drake; Maggie McPheeter had her debut this winter; winter is severe; rumors that Clara will marry son of the richest citizens untrue; the Major is not well. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","They infer from the charcter of the work [Tyler's book Two Civilizations] that sales would be chiefly to father's friends and associates; will superintend publication for 10% commission; must have it in hand to make estimate; portraits on steel cost about $100 each. 2 pp. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr. endorsing and summarzing letter. 1 p.","Regrets that they will be unable to publish his contemplated work [Two Civilizations Emanating From Jamestown and Plymouth Rock]; it will be a great work and a time will come when there will be a great demand for it, but that time is not now; the whole South and Democratic mind of the country is prostrate; abolition rules there now; doesn't believe he will find a publisher in the North; but don't despair time will make all things equal in the end. 1 p. ALS.","Was not aware that his company was composed of Southerners or did business on could be dispersed of, especially Professor Holmes' History of hte United States; why his book, Two Civilizations Emanating from Jamestown and Plymouth Rock would not interest the general public he doesn't know; Mr. William M. Burwell of New Orleans, editor of the \"DeBow's Review\" is anxious for his articles; Mr. Burwell even wishes to preface the articles with a defense of his father against the Southern Clayites and Van Burenites; history will see his father as betrayed in his efforts to save the Constitution; strongly denounces the Radicals; he works on commission, he [JT] works on royalty. 3 pp. ALS. Including a postscript by John Tyler, Jr., explaining that his work is the first volume of a larger series; planned as a reaction to a speech given by Mr. R. C. Winthrop on the 250th anniversary of the Plymouth landings that insunuated that teh civilization of freedom had overshadowed the civilization of slavery. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Have made an approximate estimate; 1000 copies [of the book Two Civilizations Emanating from Jamestown and Plymouth Rock] in the style of Wallis Peabody, tinted paper $900; 2000 copies $1500; on white paper 1000 copies $800; $2000 - 1300; binding in cloth $28-35; are not prepared to asy what aid they will give in selling in the South and West; feel book should be sold by subscription. 1 p. ALS. Including AN by [John Tyler, Jr.], endorsing and summarizing letter, also mentioning a letter from John Tyler, Jr. to Miss E. V. Mason, January, 1871, on lecture on effects upon society of Divorcements and Independency of Revenues in marries women; [letter is missing]. 1 p.","Has searched his house and Judge Tucker's for the publication you want, but cannot find it; maybe there's a copy in the library of the Historical Society in Richmond; check with H. Wynne of Richmond who is a diligent collector; will send an address delivered by his [JT] father on the 166th anniversary of William and Mary College, 1859; can he get a copy of the Commission of Agriculture report? 2 pp. ALS. Including AN by [John Tyler, Jr.] endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Hopes he enjoyed the wedding fesitivites; there can be no doubt that the only chance of happiness is in the marriage relationship; outside of that all is discontent; at length one may wish for death as a relief from loneliness; such were his thoughts during the Carnival of Washington City yesterday and the day before; in the midst of it all he was never so lonely and perfectly willing to be at rest; yet the Carnival was a perfect climax to the madness of the last 10 years; it diverted the public from the loss of liberty they have suffered, to debauchery and bestiality; it is a government of oligarchy and tyranny; he thinks this privately as the press is as corrupt as the people and their rulers; no journal from the South will be considered; all is lost worth living for; no existing party can save the country; the parties want only power, not service to the public; the nation is marching to the Red Sea of Carnage; the constitutional system is terminated and despotism must follow; the Enforcement Act has passed congressl and the Legislature of Virginia sold themselves to the North and East throug hthe Pennsylvania Centra Railroad, thereby imperiling the alliance between the South and West. 7 pp. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr. endorsing letter. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Is glad he is well; and that he is still defending the South against her Yankee enemies; the work in which he is engaged [the book \"Two Civilizations Emanating from Jamestown and Plymouth Rock\"] is worthy; Northern publishers will be unwilling to publish a work which will hold their boasted civilzations in contempt; the scheme he proposes might work, but the season is far advanced; maybe Celsus Price could help; is too busy to do it; have heard little of his friend the \"viddowt\" [sic] except she is building a house on Lucas Place; probably for some lackyman - wish it were him. 3 pp. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr., endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Received his letter from Bolling Baker; no good land left near Mellonville or Enterprise, both on Lake Monroe; but good state land near \"olando\" in Orange County; a good place to practice law; a lady is wanted to open a school; it is splendid country for fruit, game, people; strong democratic area, no radicals; can be purchased for $125 an acre - $200; he [JT] could get the County Judgeship. 3 pp. ALS. Including ANS from J[no] H. L[oper], [Tallahasse, Fla.], to [John Tyler, Jr., Washington, D.C.] 26 [Feb. 1871], informing him that he has the refusal of this entry for 15 days; he could have 80 acres for $100; it is beautiful land so take all of it; can plant garden from the middle of February and again in October [lists what can be grown]; many deer to be found; he was in the \"Confed Navy\" [so called] and ordered here by Mr. Mallory in 1862; met him in Portsmouth, Va. before. 1 p. Also including AN John Tyler, Jr. endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p. Also including AM by John Tyler, Jr., n.d. on verso of endorsement, being rough notes regarding estimates of a Mr. Kapp of persons of foregin birth in the United States 1800-1860, claiming errors in his figures. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Has given his letter to Mr. Loper who wll tell him of the country; has not been there [Orange County] but has a relative, Mr. Francis Eppes, in Buckingham County who is well pelased; his [JT] teaching could not be done there but Orange County is better settled; settlers such as Col. William B. Randolph of N. Orleans and Col. Chester from Carolina; These are cultured people; would like him to join that paradise but his business is with the \"Carpetbaggers;\" to get back some of what they have stolen; this was formerly finest area of state; now is in desolation; negroes are in congress. 3 pp. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr. endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p.","As chairmen of the Lecture Committee of this city's Franklin Society he was given his [JT] letter to Major Walter Jones; will take care of all expenses but travel and he will receive half the gross proceeds should he lecture; as they are new at the business of lecturing and not too successful, they can offer you no fixed sum. 2 pp. ALS. Including PL from the Franklin Society and its refounding after the Civil War; now asking for donations for books, manuscripts, printings, etc. 1 p.","In his, Judge Baker's and ex-Gov. Walker's opinion, Orlando is the place for him; the Eppes, Randolphs and Chesters are neighbors; his office can be in town; sends directions as to how to get to Orlando; is he has no disabilities under the \"Act\" they see no trouble in procuring the County Judgeship which is the Justice of the Peace also; also could be member of the Lefislature; Ex-Gov. Walker and Judge Bolling Baker send regards; Marion County has too many negroes and radicals for him [JT]; he can build a comfortable cottage house for $75-$80; he should get business in Valudia and \"WeKiva\" Counties, untouched by the war. 4 pp. ALS. Including 9 copies of a PD, n.d., dealing with the Superior oranges, cane and cotton grown in Orange County, Florida. 1 p.","Encloses a small map showing the land he proposed for him; notices the lake wich is full of fish; neighbors are Mr. Preston, Gen'l B.F. Whitney and Mr. W.M. Tyler; the land will be easy to clear; he could raise a log cabin; sends information on cost of passage to Florida; the county surveyor will run out his land for him; believes his daughter could find godo teaching position with family; this area one part of U.S. the war did not affect; the people are well off. 4 pp. ALS. Including a D, a map, n.d., of the land in Orange County being suggested to John Tyler, Jr. for purchase. 1 p. Also including NC, n.d., on oranges, canes and travel in Orange County, Fla., 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Also including NC, n.d., as to a new town being laid out on former sight of Mellonville, to be called Sanford. 1 p. ALso including NC, n.d., as to General Sanford setting up a town near Mellonville; and planning the largest orange grove in the cotninental U.S., 1 p. Also including NC, n.d., as to the Florida Improvement Co., of New York setting up \"Merrit's Vineyard\" near Mellonville. 1 p. Also including ANS by John Tyler, Jr., 4 and 5 March 1871; also mentions \"money sent as per memorandum enclosed,\" 14 March. 1 p. Also including D, a map, presumably of land in Orange County, Fla., being considered for purchase by John Tyler, Jr., 1 p. Also including PDS by James A. Anderson, 187, a Homestead Application for \"the S 1/2 of SE 1/4 amd SE 1/4 of SW 1/4 of Section Six [6] in Township Twenty [20] S of Range Thirty [30] containing 141 Acre;\" Land Office at Tallahassee, Florida, 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Encloses a copy of Judge Jno. Friend's letter about selling land to the Florida and German sTates Immigration Co.; the Spanish grant purchased by Mr. Sanford is noted for tropical fruits; Judge Baker and ex-Governor Walker would like to see him come to Orange County. 1 p. ALS. Including a Cy of ALS, from John Friend, Fernandina, Fla., to John H. Loper, Tallahassee, Florida 28 Feb. 1871. Dr. Koch has left for Europe to find Swedish or German immigrants for Florida, which mission he believes will be successful and good for Florida.","Scope and Contents","His $200 received and the deed will be taken care of; best route from Washington, D.C. to Tallahassee, Florida, and then on the Mellonville where his land is; list of vacant lots near his; from what he hears, there are no swamps or marshes around the lake his land is on; potential problems with mosquitoes, turtles, rattlesnakes, and ticks. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Will try to arrange for him to give a series of lectures, but doubts many tickets will be sold before he arrives. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., invitation of the Franklin Society of Mobile, Alabama, accepted for April. 1 p.","Gov. Walker and he believe that he [JT] can help regenerate Florida; extends regards to his daughter [Mattie]; lamentation on the Confederate dead and \"our broken hearts.\" 3 pp. ALS.","Deed to his land is enclosed; has a choice piece of property - don't sell it; Gov. Walker and Judge Baker believe he can be a leading man in that part of Florida and will soon be noticed by showing what a good Democrat he is; get friends to buy land around him; mark his corners well when he comes to look at his land. 2 pp. ALS.","Letter of introduction for John Tyler, Jr. 1 p. ALS.","Letter of introduction for John Tyler, Jr. 1 p. ALS.","Letter of introduction for John Tyler, Jr. 1 p. ALS.","Advises him of additional vacant lots to purchase for a sugar cane plantation, but he must send money immediately. 2 pp. ALS.","Strongly urges him to purchase the vacant land-it is a healthy place, good sil, and can only increase in value; am saving one lot for Nicholas Trist of Philadelphia; send the money soon if he wants the land. 2 pp. ALS.","His deed and some letters of introduction have been sent to him; have put in a claim for the vacant lot next to his in case he wants it; ask his friend sto correspond with him [JHL] if they want the land near him. 1 p. ALS.","His friend William Randolph lives near the land John Tyler, Jr. purchased and tells him it is good land; his friend Francis Eppes concurs. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., letter replying to Robert Tyler's enquiry; he is interfering in his business. 1 p.","Wrote Mr. McKenzie trying to sell him land; did not refer to any transaction between him and Tyler. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., this explains Loper's communication to Lewis McKenzie. 1 p.","Encloses newspaper clippings; land next to his has been set aside for N[icholas] P. Trist; will be on his judicial circuit until July. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., land next to his has been bought for N.P. Trist. 1 p.","Surprised he didn't receive the two letters he sent' wrote Judge Bolling Baker inquiring about political matters in Florida and whether there was a business other than farming for him; has no money at present-spent it all on this farm and has got to wait until the crops come in; wants him to visit Florida first and send back a report; then will decide whether to join him; if Florida fails they can fall back on this farm. 4 pp. ALS. Including AN, letter is \"in relation to Florida matters.\" 1 p. Also including a printed invitation, from the Virginia Dialectic Society, [of the] Va. Mil[itary] Institute, [Lexington, Va.], Final Celebration, Monday evening, July 3rd 1871. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Governor Walker wishes to see him; Joseph H. Whitner says his land in Orange County is worth $50 per acre; Whitner said Tyler could be elected as the Deomcratic party's nominee for Orange Co. for state legislature; plans to cut a canal between Lakes Munro and Conway, which will increase his property's value. 3 pp. Cy of ALS. Including ANS, by Jno. H. Loper, \"above is a correct copy of my letter.\" Also including ANS, by John Tyler, Jr., Tallahassee, Florida, 20 Oct. 1871, asking [Loper?] to save this copy for him; orginal sent only to McKenzie. Also including ANS, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of letter.","At home Tuesday evening, June 6th, 1871, honoring Alberta N. Williams and T.C. Rush. 3 items. PC.","Scope and Contents","Settles accounts from his lectures to the Franklin Society of Mobile; encloses Dr. Hamilton's bill; good luck with the rest of his lecture tour; it will do them both good to give up [liquor?]. 4 pp. ALS. Including an autographed bill, from F.[?] M. Hamilton, M. D., to O. S. Beers, May 1871, for attendance on and presciptions for John Tyler, Jr., $25. 1 p. Also including an autographed receipt, from F.[?]M. Hamilton, M. D., to O. S. Beers, 15 July 1871, payment received from O. S. Beers, $5. 1 p.","Proceedings of his Franklin Society Lectures used to settle his hotel bill; Dr. Hamilton needs his money and he needs the money he paid on his account. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, summarizing contents of letter.","Is still awaiting settlement of his affairs with Judge Fields; has no money to send him, although still plans to carry out the project [purchasing land in Florida?]. 2 pp. ALS.","Returned from California and found his letters; glad he is following his advice; Southerners should trsut President Grant to be their friend; will try to carry out his request [to find him a political office in Florida?]; should consult the local leading men about possibilities; if the south carries on in the spirit of the Sentinel article, she will win Congress' friendship. 4 pp. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of letter.","Is connected with no paritcular paper, but writes articles upon request; is particularly interested in public education in Virginia and is superintendent for Fauquier County; will be happy to print his letter; everyone wondering with what party he should affiliate. 3 pp. ALS.","Is wondering what induced him to endorse President Grant for another term; in 1864 J. C. B. DeBow called Tyler \"the political prophet of the age;\" what would he tell his father about his stance? 3 pp. ALS.","Will endeavor to explain his reasons for endorsing President Grant; the Democratic Party betrayed the South by accepting the compromise of 1850; he no longer looks to the past for political guidance but to the present and future needs; like Sallust, he has decided to support the ruling party so he can help direct the course it will take; foresees the breakup of Democratic Party and joining with conservative Republicans; Republicans have adopted practices first used by the Democrats under Andrew Jackson; abolitionist vote determined who won the 1848 election - if Taylor's party has not pleased them, they would have gone over to the Democrats; Democratic Party has practiced the same \"deceptive professions and false actions\" as Southerners now accuse the Republican Party as practicing; the Democratic Party; because of what it did during Pres. James K. Polk's administration, caused the late war; if Southerners continue the way they are going, they will lose those liberties they still have; the South can be saved only if it looks to the president for protection; the forces of agrarianism are forces of anarchy; if the South doesn't reform, it will be destroyed. 69 pp. ALS.","Democratic part will be unable to succeed unless it joins with part of the Republican party; Southerners more interested in local Democratic successes than national ones; he could probably work with leading Floridians without compromising his principles; he might be able to work out a deal to get himself elected to the U.S. Senate if he can prevent election frauds. 4 pp. ALS.","Glad his talents are bing used well; what happened in Orange Co., Fla. last summer has tied up his resources; he can prosper in Florida id he waits awhile; General Grant is a friend to the South; his analysis of the census will be sent to Francis A. Walker; please present the compliments to Gov. [Harrison] Reed of Fla..3 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John, Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Is on her way to St. Louis, Boston, and Washington, D. C.; is returning Mr. Loper's letter; some men are planning to finish the S. Florida R. R.; he likes his stand [on support for the Republican party?]. 2 pp. ALS.","His seven dollars received; cane will be sent to him; will see Col. Capers for him. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing letter. 1 p.","Agrees with his article; would cooperate in any plan to annex Cuba or Mexico but the president [Grant] is not interested; the members of the [Republican] party in Florida need to learn to compromise and not quarrel so much with each other. 2 pp. ALS.","Was in Washington, D.C., one day and did not see the president; will return shortly and press his case; dislikes interfering with the wishes of the governor of Florida about appointments to judgeships; needs letters of recommendations, anyway, which he has not sent; consults with Governor [Harrison] Reed about a suitable office for him. 4 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter.1 p.","All he knows about the state of things in Florida is what he [JT] has told him and what he reads i nthe Sentinel; President Grant relies on his friends in Florida to tell him what is happening there; he cannot request a specific post for him because he doesn't know if the governor would approve; asks him to tell about the men holding posts he desires and he will see if they can be removed; asks who in Florida has the most influence with President Grant. 4 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.]. summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Purman, Jenkins, and Conast failed in their scheme which would have caused half the Republican party members to leave; they should lose their commissions so that party harmony can be restored; they don't have much influence anyway. 3 pp. ALS. Including ANS, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of letter; letter was sent by Mr. Bowes but was never delivered. 1 p.","2 pp. AD.","Illness and cold weather have delayed his trip to washington, D. C., but will attend to his business there when he arrives. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter.","Wishes to defend himself against charges that he is seeking to disrupt the Republican party; has always worked for party harmony; is glad he joined the Republicans; will point out his work to the president and other senators. 6 pp. ALS.","Is working on his behalf, but things go slowly; his senators must approve all appointments in Florida; he must be patient and discreet. 4 pp. ALS.","Has gotten others to sound out his senators about a place for him; will speak to the commissioner of Internal Revenue about the assessor's office for either him or Mr. Walton; the Sentinel has the potential of being Florida's leading political newspaper. 4 pp. ALS.","If he receives appointment to the assessor's office, he will raise Tyler's salary to $ 2,500 a year and the management of the Sentinel will remain as is. 2 pp. ALS.","Has been speaking to Senator O[sborn] about a poet for him of Mr. Walton; they cannot be confirmed in a post without at least one Senator's approval; Osborn fears that he and Walton support Gov. Reed and not himself; Osborn will visit Tyler in Tallahassee; pay no attention to those trying to get him into trouble-that would ruin his chances. 5 pp. ALS.","Went to see Senator [Oliver Hazard Perry Throck] Morton about the possibilities of someone being appointed over the objections of one's senators; he thinks it \"quite doubtful.\" 2 pp. ALS.","Mr. Walton and he have made an arrangement suitable to him, so [he should] push for his appointment [to the assessor's office]; plans to make the Sentinel a leading Grant nwespaper in the South. 3 pp. Cy of ALS.","Mr. Walton's appointment has been delayed; Senators will not confirm appointments unless one of the appointee's senators agrees to it; also need letters sent to Commissioner [of Internal Revenue] Douglass about P.'s [i.e. Purman's] disrupting activities; Washington officials have little interest in local disruptions of the Republican party because there is so much of it in the South; advises him and Mr. Walton to go to the convention in Jacksonville to see how things are, politically speaking. 8 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","His letters to Dr. Silas Reed have been forwarded to Cheyenne, Wyoming. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, summarizing contents of a letter, from Silas Reed, Cheyenne, Wy[oming] T[erritor]y, to John Tyler, Jr., [Tallahassee, Florida]. 23 December 1871. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","James M. Ray asked him to tell him [JT] that he should write Grant a letter requesting an appointment; Sec[retar]y [of the Interior, Columbus] Delano will present his case to Mr. Douglass; the Greely movement will fizzle. 3 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Has written to Sec[retar]y Delano about his appointment - Delano and Douglass support him; will have Grant appoint him when the Senate adjourns so Senator Osborn can't interfere with it. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Encloses a review written by Frank Alfriend [of Gov. Wise's memoir of President Tyler]. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of this letter and one of 3 July 1872, from same to same. 1 p.","Regrets Alfriend's review was lost; he [JT] did justice to President Tyler and to Governor Wise; in the second volume of his constitutional history, he writes that his [JT] father's administration was both brilliant and a success; Greely's agrarianism can only lead to the despotism; asks him to review his Common and Civil Laws in the United States. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Asks Grant to remove W.J. Purman from office of assessor of internal revenue, and appoint John Tyler, Jr., in his place; Purman is a disrupting influence, but Tyler has ably supported the Republican party in his newspaper. 1 p. Cy of AL. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of letter; copies also sent to James M. Ray of the Bureau of Internal Revenue, and to Silas Reed.","Requests that W. J. Purman be removed from office of assessor because of his disrupting influence, and that Tyler be the Republican Party in the fall elections. 2 pp. Cy of AL. Including AN, summarizing contents of letter; this copy made on 18 July [18]72.","Governor [Harrison] Reed's request must wait until Grant returns next Tuesday. 1 p. A Telegram. Including AN, summarizing contents of telegram; and summarizing contents of telegrams of 23 July and 25 July 1872. 1 p.","Departed to Tallahassee too hastily to say good-bye; felt Mr. Walton did not want him around, so came here and got his old job back; he could have done great things for Mr. Walton. 4 pp. ALS.","Will write him more fully on the matter [of offering Tyler a position as editor] after the Alabama State Republican convention. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter; Tyler replied that he will become an assessor and so declined the offer. 1 p.","About behind-the-scenes political maneuvers on the part of Osborn, Adams, Randall, and others at the Florida State Republican convention. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Has raised money for campaign if nominated. 1 p. A Telegram.","Tyler has been appointed as assessor of Florida by the President [Grant]. 1 p. Telegram. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of telegram. 1 p.","Bowes is too mean for words; Black people tried to burn the office because of him; no one likes him; Ramsden is just as meant but has not yet shown it; if he decides to start a paper, he [STB] will run for it for him - people like him. 3 pp. ALS.","Congratulates him on his appointment; urges him not to make any promises until he has seen him. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter.","Encloses the new regulations on distilled spirits; Mr. Purman has been notified about his appointment; terrorisim will used to prevent fair voting. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter; Sydney T. Bates formerly worked at the Sentinel office. 1 p.","Gives advice on starting a newspaper; will easily be profitable if he gets state work; Mr. Walton should get rid of \"that barbarian,\" [Mr. Bowes]. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter; Sydney T. Bates formerly worked at the Sentinel office. 1 p.","Glad he received his appointment; hopes that Greeley and the rin will be defeated; is leaving for Saratoga Springs, New York. 1 p. ALS.","The regulations sent to him and the papers in the office should be sufficient to explain his job; if not, he can write for advice; he'll soon learn his job. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Requests his help in finding a job; his father is very old and unable to support his family; there are no employment opportunities around here. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter; told him he was unable to help him. 1 p.","Does Tyler still plan to start a paper? If not, her will take a job in Tampa, Fla.; What is his opinion of the recent nominations in Florida? 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter; Ramsden worked in Sentinel office. 1 p.","Is it true Gov. Reed is going to cooperate in promoting the state ticket?; if true, the Republicans will carry the state. 1p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Requests him to come to the convention; believes the \"ring,\" ticket will be defeated; people think he [HR] supports Greeley. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Will try to get to Jacksonville if not too ill; will cooperate with his work, but does want a place on the ticket; thinks the liberal Republicans should nominate a ticket, whether the Democrats endorse it or not. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter; replied that he has nothing to offer.","Has had revenue experience, and would appreciate a job; for reference contact Mr. H. Williams, Major Sherman Conant, Capt. J.W. Johnson, and Mr. Walter Gwynn. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter; replied that he has nothing to offer.","Everyone here happy that the Republican factions have reunited; please have Gov. Reed reappoint Henry Roundtree as a judge of Hernando Co,; he is a good party man; Gov. Reed must do something about the Harris clique [including Grreley, Bloxam, Long, and Mathews] which opposed the national and state tickets; the governor needs to reward his friends with offices. 4 pp. ALS.","J. O. Mathews, sheriff of [Marion] County, has gone to Tallahassee to influence him against him [WHL]; Mathews is a Greeley man and opposes the state and national tickets; urges him not to listen to Mathews. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letters of 18 and 20 Sept. [i.e. Aug.] 1872; Gov. Reed is to read them and return them.","Requests Tyler to donate $50 to the Republican Party for campaign purposes. 1 p. PL. Signed by J. D. Enos, Asst. Secretary.","About political maneuvers and compromises withing the Republican party. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], letter is about \"contemplated movements.\" 1 p.","People want to see a better choice than that offered by the Democratic state ticket and the [Republican] ring; political maneuvering in Florida. 2 pp. ALS.","Movement afoot to nominate a third ticket; has been offered $25,000 to resign, but won't do it; if he came, he might be nominated to an office. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], letter about \"political game going on.\" 1 p.","Wants to be nominated for Congress and nothing else; Call talked to him about political matters; he [CC] is acceptable to the Liberal Republicans. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], this letter and that of 26 Aug. [18]72 are about \"political games and movements.\" 1 p.","Wants a commission as justice of the peace so he can help young colored men register to vote, because their votes are needed. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter; replied that he would nto recommend his appointment because he wanted to register people improperly. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","The house of which he spoke is not favorably located; political maneuvering. 2 pp. ALS. Including an AL, [Chas. Cowlam, Jacksonville, Fla.?, to John Tyler, Jr., Tallahassee, Florida?], n.d. The election commissions must be composed so as to prevent the inspectors sent by the \"Ring\" from having any influence. 2 pp.","The letters from the A. M. E. Church, from Dr. [Silas[ Reed, and from Governor [Harrison] Reed, and from the secretary all support the dismissal of Purman and his appointment; Mr. Hart is a worthy candidate for governor [of Florida]. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","The only way to remain strong in their committment to temperature it to turn to God. 1 p. ALS.","Invitation to speak at the Grant and Wilson meeting. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizng contents of letter. 1 p.","He and B. [i.e. Bloxham] must not do anything yet; waiting to see what Cheney and Conant will do; encloses letters for B[loxham], Gibbs, and W____. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","The [Executive] Committee [of the Republican Party] is trying to defeat him [HR]; they plan to win by using fraudulent registrations; [James M.] Ray had resigned. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Asks Tyler to send official stationery, and ask the governor to appoint him as justice of the peace and notary public; he needs to be reimbursed for postage and printing done for his job as assessor; is forming Grant and Wilson clubs; wants to be nominated to legislature. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], wrote him on 11 Sept. that had written him on 3 Sept. 1872.","Scope and Contents","[Marion] County supports state and national [Republican] tickets; had a peaceful, orderly meeting yesterday with good speeches by Judge Hart and Major Stearns; would be nice if he gave a speech; has been appointed a notary public. 2 pp. ALS. Including ANS, by John Tyler, Jr., wrote him that assistant assessors not permitted to hold other offices.","Scope and Contents","Political maneuvering between the conservatives and the \"ring,\" Major Bell is trying to secure his [HR] nomination as U.S. Senator; a trip to Washington, D.C. may be necessary - will he need permission to go? 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","About the actions of the Ex[ecutive] Committee [of the Florida Republican Party]; possibility of Tyler moving to Jacksonville. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter.","Sends replies to his questions about his duties as assessor; his nomination ought to show the colored people that Grant did not support his predecessor [Purman]; Greeley coalition weakening. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by James M. Ray]. 13 Sept. [1872]. He has not resigned; Senator Osborn in town. 1 p. Also including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Greeley's supporters concede his defeat on the national level but believe they can win on the state level; they will probably succeed in Florida because of the \"odious men\" on the Republican ticket; we need a \"Grant Reform\" ticket which will bring together many different elements; different factions of Republicans; dominance of carpetbaggers in office. 6 pp. Cy of ALS. Including ALS, from John Tyler, Jr., to \"My Dear Gov[erno]r\" [Harrison Reed, Jacksonville, Florida, 13 Sept. 1872]. Above is a copy of letter he sent to Ray; he should be strong in urging adoption of Grant Reform ticket. 1 p. Also including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., letter of 13 September 1872 to Harrison Reed is in reply to his of 11 September [18]72. 1 p.","Appointment as notary public and justice of peace will not interfere with his assessor duties; if elected to the legislature, Gov. [Harrison] Reed will \"make it all right with the Department;\" will continue to send certificates of entries in his assessment if required to do so. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter.","His last history article very good; he [RT] may go to New Orleans, 1 p. ALS.","Cowlam has left for New York; he, Gibbs, Allison, and he [HR] must go to Washinton, D. C. and Pensacola; send copies of his letters to the committee [Executive Committee of the State Republican Party]. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter.","[JT] should not remove Conant - he supports Gov. [Harrison] Reed; he [JB] secured the letter from Walls, thinking it might be useful some time. 1 p. Cy of ALS.","Requests him to donate $100 to the Republican Party for campaign purposes. 1 p. PL. Signed by J.D. Enos, Asst. Secretary.","Should he continue writing letters for the Sentinel?; the South should not support Greeley; the Independent National Democratic Committee is working for Grant; he would like to send the letter he wrote to Dr. Wat Henry Tyler of Westmoreland, Va., to Mr. Henry C. Page for publication in his paper, the N.Y. Era. 4 pp. Cy of ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter.","Scope and Contents","Has sent his letter to Dr. [Wat Henry] Tyler to Henry C. Page of the N.Y. Era; the letter will appear at the right place at the right time. 1 p. ALS. Including a Cy of ALS, from William Archer Cocke, Monticello, Florida, to Henry C. Page, Ed[itor of the] N.Y. Era, 3 Oct. 1872. Am enclosing a letter from John Tyler, Jr., for publication; he is a fine person and a devoted Grant man.","Thanks him and the president [for removing Marshall Conant and Att[orne]y Bisbee]; urges him to tell the president he will always serve him. 1 p. Cy of ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter.","He [WHL] was not nominated [for the state legislature] because Mr. McGrath backed out on his promise to support him; he can control at least 2 of the 3 nominees; talk about proposing a ticket uniting conservative Republicans and Democrats - should he do it?; it will be an all-white ticket to oppose the nominated all-black one. 3 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter.","Has received his letters of 22 August and 1 Oct. 1872 requesting $50 and $100; since the committee has not invited him to speak (except once) and since they did not support his appointment as assessor, he sees no reason to send the money. 2 pp. Cy of ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of letter.","Replies to his letter of 3 Oct. 1872; has not been invited to speak because in Florida it is customary for those wishing to speak to volunteer and not wait to be asked; he had nothing to do with the arrangements of the convention in Jacksonville; the committee did nothing either to hinder or to help his appointment as assessor. 2 pp. ALS.","Please critique the enclosed article which he wrote; for the Sentinel is writing a paper on Hart; use Hart's influence for Grant. 2 pp. ALS.","Requests a donation of $100 to the Republican campaign fund. PL. Signed by J.D. Enos, Asst. Secretary. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter, receipt enclosed. Also including ANS, by J.C. Greeley, 16 Oct. [18]72, receipt for Tyler's contribution of $100 to the Rep[ublican] Ex[ecutive] Com[mittee]. 1 p.","Would prefer a judgeship to the post office position; Gilman might be able to help him; Judge Hilton could write editorials for him; Dyke might sell his newspaper. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Has forwarded his and [Wm. Archer] Cocke's letters to H.C. Page at New York; hopes to carry Virginia in the election. 1 p. Cy of ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], letter about steps Gilmer has taken to enable him to purchase the Floridian newspaper. Also including ANS, by John Tyler, Jr., to Mr. Ray and others, 10 November 1872, Dyke offered him the Floridian cheaply; if in his hands, it would \"completely disarm\" the opposition and cause them to support Grant. 1 p.","Thinks his production [an article] is excellent; has written on a similar topic earlier; suggestions on where to publish the article. 4 pp. ALS.","Believes his article should come out in pamphlet form and has written Mr. Walton about this subject to his approval. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Requests an autograph of President John Tyler. 1 p. ALS. Including ANS, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of letter; replies that he lost his father's letters during the war. 1 p. Also including The Index, Newburgh, N.Y., vol II, no. 3, December 1872. See p. 2 for excerpt of letter by John Tyler, Jr.","Scope and Contents","Order for Jenkins to pay $100 out of his [JT] current salary to the Republican State Executive Committee. 1 p. ALS. Including ANS, Ed. M. Cheney, Chairman, [Republican State Executive Committee], Jacksonville, Florida, 17 Oct. 1872. Money received. Also including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Returning Mr. Gilmer's letter; hopes he will be able to purchase the Floridian; Judge Hilton would make a good partner; Hart will make a good governor - perhaps he will appoint Tyler to a place. 2 pp. ALS.","Money for S. P. Bayly received and given to him; he shows his articles to all the leading men; if he were to give a speech, he would easily get people to follow in his path. 2 pp. Cy of ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter; original sent to Silas Reed. 1 p.","Many old Democrats prefer Grant to Greeley; his Sentinel articles are read down here and are well recieved; he can influence the men nominated to the legislature from here; will be a Republican majority here; he has immense influence. 3 pp. Cy of ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter; original sent to Silas Reed. 1 p.","Mr. Walton unable to publish his article on 'The Issues of the Future;' will try to find someone else to do it; H. C. Page published his letter to Dr. [Wat] Tyler; please correct the following sentence in his letter. 2 pp. ALS.","Sent Tyler's letter to the Chairman of the Independent Committee and asked him to use his influence against Munger [?]. 1 p. ALS.","Is very depressed; a cataract has destroyed sight in right eye; needs a loan desperately. 2 pp. ALS.","Munger[?] is a nasty person; [Harrison] Reed wants the Senate seat - Hart should offer him a cabinet position instead and keep Reed on his side; corruption of Democrats and Republicans; did he [W. A. C.] slander Reed in his letter to Hart? 4 pp. ALS.","Is sure Robert Jones understands Tyler's inability to assist him; Jones has temporary employment; Bessie [Denison] not well and is travelling to Virginia and maybe South Carolina; is having money problems with the school. 4 pp. ALS.","Thanking him for letting him read LeCain's[?] and Cave's letters; they are surrounded by knaves who know nothing of statesmanship; the Sentinel has suffered since Tyler left - he needs another paper to edit; hopes Tyler gets the Senate seat if he wants it; he [WAC] prefers a federal judgeship; is working on a book on moral philosophy and Christianity; recalls meeting Tyler and his father in 1840 on a boat while he was going to William and Mary and they were returning to Williamsburg. 6 pp. ALS.","T. W. Johnson would like to see Tyler editor of the Floridian, making it an independent Grant newspaper; Dyke owes money to Gen. Littlefield, who might help Tyler purchase the paper. 4 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of this letter and that of 24 Oct. 1872.","About [T. W.] Johnson's political friends; Hart says [Harrison] Reed would not be placated with a Cabinet position; his family enjoyed his speech; is dissatisfied with his \"W. A. C.\" article; awaits money before doing more publishing. 4 pp. ALS.","Is enclosing his lists [of people assessed?] for October; urges him to send his pay quickly - his [W. H. L] family needs the money. 3 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","About Greeley's duties. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], endorsing letter.","Unable to publish his speech because of its length; contribution [for $100] received. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","On other side is copy of his [W. A. C.] letter to H. C. Page of New York. 1 p. ALS. Including ALS, from William Archer Cocke, Monticello, Jefferson County, Florida, to Henry C. Page, New York City, New York, n.d. Sends him a copy of Tyler's article on \"The Issues of the Future,\" recommending Page publish it as a pamphlet and keep proceeds from the sale for himself. 1 p.","Reluctant to write because didn't want to tell him that his land is worth less than he had been told; his is good land but must be improved in order to get the highest price; Henry Randolph has visited here and can tell him what his land is like. 3 pp. ALS.","Predicts the fall of \"Bourbon Democracy;\" in Virginia; his [JT] letter to him last December very influential. 1 p. Cy of ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], endorsing letter.","Hopes he takes over the Floridian; corruption of [Harrison] Reed, Thomas W. Osborn, Littlefield, and Dockray; believes Tyler can win Senate seat by exposing corruption of both parties; thinks they should lecture in Jacksonville this winter. 3 pp. Cy of ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter; original sent to Silas Reed. 1 p.","Grant won't let the \"Carpetbaggers\" run the administration; Gov. Walker visited him [WAC] and spoke about his chances for the Senate; hopes for a judgeship; \"carpetbaggers\" ought to go to prison; let him know if anyone opposes his nomination to the [Florida] Supreme Court. 4 pp. ALS.","Hoped to hear from him sooner; found out where he was when came across one of his lectures; gives news of family and friends. 2 pp. ALS.","Election Day was quiet; make friends with Hart; [Thomas W.] Osborn not going back to Senate; Gen. [Edward S.] Sandford is a likely candidate. 2 pp. Cy of ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter; original sent to Silas Reed. 1 p.","His Sentinel article received and passed around; election results from Columbia County; \"the State is safe for Hart.\" 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter.","Emancipation will lead ultimately to the extinction of Black people; election results were as he expected; he was one of the first in the South to uphold the independent's position. 2 pp. ALS. Including ANS, by John Tyler, jr., \"Judge Cocke is a man distinguished in Law and Letters.\" 1 p.","Must watch out for election frauds perpetrated by the Democrats. 1 p. ALS.","[Harrison] Reed and [Thomas W.] Osborn are corrupt; if he wants the senate seat; it would be wise to get some Democratic support. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Glad Tyler is again editor of the Sentinel; really dislikes \"that dirty Scotchman;\" [Bowes]; likes Washington, D.C. and his work there. 3 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], endorsing letter; answered on 20 November [18]72. 1 p.","Doesn't think any other assessor will be appointed for several months. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing this letter and that of 30 Nov[embe[r 1872. 1 p.","Has written Senator Askins of Apalachicola on his behalf; urges him to speak to people about getting either of them appointed temporary attorney general. 2 pp. ALS.","Has written Gov. [Harrison] Reed about the necessity of counting the electoral vote before 4 December or else Florida will not be able to cast its votes for Grant and Wilson. 5 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summariinzg contents of letter and his reply. 1 p.","Happy to hear the results of the Florida election; \"the South has only to forget that she has done wrong and no one in the north will remember that there has been a war.\" 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Doesn't care if he does go to hell for hating Bowes; Senator Gleason told him [SB] he voted against Walton because he hired Bowes; left Florida because Walton upheld Bowes and Ramsden after he [STB] forbade the latter to strike Shakespeare; supports him for the Senate, but he will have to get all the support he can to combat the influence of the scoundrels who are also running; has prepared a place for him to stay if he comes to Washington, D.C.; fears a smallpox outbreak; suggests he courts Mrs. Kindon [Mr. Bates' mother-in-law]. 9 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Will try to find him a place to live; glad he is moving the assessor's office to Jacksonville. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter.","The Circuit court is meeting; believes federal principles should dominate state ones, when there is a conflict; Senator [Thomas W.] Osborn tells him a movement is underfoot to throw out enough Republican votes in the South to give those states to [Horace] Greeley. 2 pp. ALS.","Walker and Gen. [Jesse Johnson] Finley are the Democratic contenders for the Senate seat. 2 pp. ALS.","Sends him a letter to deliver to Walton; has talked to Walker about running for office. 2 pp. ALS.","Will meet him in Tallahassee on Tuesday; doesn't think his plan to reduce the number of assistant assessors will work; new revenue bill does away with assessors and assistants anyway. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","He needs to write a letter to the Commissioner stating the reasons for moving his office to Jacksonville. 1 p. ALS.","Supports him for Senator, if he doesn't think he's acting too soon; don't think he [SR] can lend much support to his efforts, but will see Senator [Simon] Cameron and Col. Scott on his behalf. 3 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter.","Is trying to get enough supporters to call a national constitution convention; is sending him an article about this for him to publish. 2 pp. ALS.","Advises him to drop support of Walker and to support [William D.] Bloxham; Johnson believes Osborn and his friends will support Tyler for senator; Johnson also says Walker's support will be worth more than Bloxham's. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter.","Has made prior arrangements to be in Tallahassee on the 8th - can his business wait until then?; requests him to hold off on redistricting [the assistant assessor's territory] until he sees him; thinks he is making \"the right impression;\" as a senatorial candidate. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Will work for his candidacy as Senator; is it true the assessor's job and that of the assistant assessors will be abolished? He must know if he needs to look for another position; what is the political situation in Tallahassee? 3 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Asks Tyler for any information he has about the French Spoilation Claims of his father-in-law, Dr. Henry Cutris. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter; replied that didn't remember anything and the Union Army took his papers during the war. 1 p.","[Senator Thomas W.] Osborn says Hart will give him a judicial appointment; Osborn won't commit himself to support a particular person for his successor, but thinks Henderson the most likely man. 2 pp. ALS.","Thinks that the assessor districts ought not to be consolidated; his message to Cheney sobered him. 1 p. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Has not voted democratic since reconstruction; is Col. Brevard going to join the Republicans? 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of this letter and that of 7 Dec. 1872. 1 p.","Has sent him an article proposing a canal across Florida and requests that if he concurs in the wisdom of the plan, to write an article for the Sentinel about it. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Thinks he has as much influence on the \"Ring\"; as any nonmember can have; believes he will be appointed to FloridaSupreme Court; will ask Adkins to support him for the Senate. 3 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter.","Scope and Contents","General [Edward S.] Sanford will return by the end of the month; the Union and the Republican say he has withdrawn [from the Senate race]. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Hopes the [Republican] party will lay aside partisan concerns and nominate him for the Senate; if the assessor districts are consolidated, hopes he will retain him at least until he can find another position. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing letter. 1 p.","As to Tyler's chances for the Senate and possible supporters; let him know who supports his appointment to the Florida Supreme Court. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing letter. 1 p.","Believes the Republicans had promised the Senate seat to Gov. [Harrison] Reed; considers Tyler a good prospect; is not seeking the place for himself, but wouldn't refuse it if offered; believes [William Archer] Cocke the proper man for [the Florida Supreme Court]. 4 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Has been trying to help him, but with no success; Bromwell and Pickett involved in sale of Confederate records. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Don't let people think Hart is going to appoint Mr. Pa[?] to the Supreme Court. 2 pp. ALS.","Judge [E.M.] Randall says Judge Hart is considering only him [WAC] so far, for appointment to the Supreme Court; Tyler, Randall, Walton, and he can help each other politically. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing letter,","Is coming to Tallahassee for the sitting of the Supreme Court; is preparing a lecture to deliver in Jacksonville; is working on Walker to get him to support Tyler. 2 pp. ALS.","About renting rooms for Tyler in Jacksonville. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Is confident he will receive a judgeship, but maybe not on the Supreme Court. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","The rumor is that Hart will nominate Franklin Frazer as his successor on the Supreme Court; Hart considering Foster for treasurer - he is honest and will not cause a scandal; no one has more influence with Hart than he. 4 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","About political appointment and former Gov. Walker's support for Tyler. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Wishes him luck in the Senate race; hopes things will go better for him this year; is trying to remain sober; sister Letty [Letitia Tyler Semple] is angry with him because he owes her money; please send the temperance lecture. 4 pp. ALS.","Will not ask the governor [Hart] for a position - will wait for him to offer him a place; men of mind and statesmanship \"support the governor-elect and the Republican Party because of their principles.\" 3 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Fears treachery will kill his chances for the Senate sear; is still remaining sober. 1 p. ALS. Including NCl, letter from Tazewell Tyler, San Francisco, to the Editor of the Chronicle, 17 January 1873. President Tyler was not bankrupt when he became president. 1 p.","Is blind in one eye and rapidly losing sight in the other; has no means of support and is having to ask friends for money - can he help? 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Hopes the gun suits him - it is a very good one; is going to Washington soon, so please send the letters. 3 pp. ALS. Including ANS, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of this letter, a bill for hack hire, and another letter by Lt. Egbert about the cost of the gun.","Can't remember if they had an engagement; must work for the defeat of the Ring. 1 p. ALS.","Wishes Tyler to find out about an annexation expedition to San Domingo; needs a job that pays something. 1 p. ALS.","Brother Thomas has died; sister and he are getting a house where they can rent rooms as they have no other means of support; how is the family? 3 pp. ALS.","Requests a biographical sketch for the second edition of representative Men, North and South. 2 pp. ALS. Including PD, prospectus for the aforementioned book. 1 p. Including AN, summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Does not think any wine is being made in his district. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, endorsing letter. 1 p.","No wine or wine imitations are being made in his district. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Has sent him all the official books and papers from his office. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing letter. 1 p.","Has sent him the records of his office. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Encloses pay account for April; is sending his official records. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","His successor Knight arrived and has conveyed to him the official records; is upset that his office was taken from him and hopes Knight will not prove a disappointment. 4 pp. Cy of ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","He deprived a staunch supporter when he took away his office; the carpetbaggers in this state disliked him because he is a native Southerner; he understands the post collector at Key West is retiring - if true, he would like the appointment; Florida election frauds and Republicans who sold out to the Democrats. 16 pp. Cy of ALS. Including AN, [on the reverse of p.5], summarizing contents of a letter of 30 June 1873.","Scope and Contents","Has spoken to the president [U.S. Grant] about an appointment for him and will speak to him again and also to John Sherman. 4 pp. LS.","Recommends that George Sharswood of Pennsylvania be appointed Chief Justice [of the Supreme Court]. 1 p. Cy of ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Encloses a copy of his final account with Mr. Clark; recommends that he use his talets to further God's Kingdom on Earth. 1 p. ALS. Including ALS, from James M. Ray, Washington, D.C., to Mr. Clark, n.p., 12 Nov. 1873. Inquiring about John Tyler, Jr.'s account. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Believes Richard Coke, formerly of Williamsburg, Va., will be elected governor of Texas; please write Coke on his behalf and ask him to appoint him adjutant general. 2 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter; wrote Coke on 26 November [18]73. 1 p.","Received balance for his quarterly report ending 30 June [1873] but has not yet received the balance for the quarter ending 31 March 1873; is working on spiritual matters. 2 pp. Cy of ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Is so happy to hear of his conversion [to Christianity]; Mrs. Tyler [Julia Gardiner?] said he was \"...the kindest and most liberal of all the boys,\" Robert Jones lost his job; told Nannie [Bridges Tyler] that he would pay for her oldest son to go to the University of Virginia; sometimes thinks about moving to California. 4 pp. ALS.","Happy to hear about his conversion; \"Bea and he are thrown upon the cold charity of the world....\" 2 pp. ALS.","Accepts his invitation for this evening. 1 p. AN.","Knows his [JT] brothers Tazewell and Robert and would like to make his acquaintance. 2 pp. ACS.","1 p. AN. Including AN, listing names and amounts of money. 1 p.","Discusses the straightened circumstances of Mrs. Tyler [Julia Gardiner Tyler?] and the progress of the [law] suits; Robert Jones still out of employment, but Semple is trying to help him find a job except merchants. \"are reducing their clerical forces;\" hopes Gov. Hart gives him [JT] a judgeship. 4 pp. ALS.","Informs him of his brother Tazewell's death, describing its cause. 4 pp. ALS.","Informs him he has gone totally blind and asks for assistance; complains of lack of sympathy from his family. 2 pp. L.","Sends condolences on \"Brother Taz[ewell]'s\" death; comments he feels \"Brother Taz[well]\" threw his life away by his settlement in New Kent. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","License to preach for the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. 1 p. ADS. Including ANS, from Gam'l Woodbery P.E., 1st Quarterly conference, n.p., to John Tyler, Jr. n.p., 8 Feb. 1875, renewing said license.","Scope and Contents","Found that Mr. Lee and Judge Mondole are favorably disposed toward him for the Western Judgeship. 1 p. ALS. Including Cy of ALS from John Tyler, Jr., Tallahassee, Florida, to Thomas Ward Osborn, Jacksonville, Florida, 27 February 1874, thanking him for his support and hopes it will also be good for the Republican party.","Has talked to Governor Hart [about the Western Judgeship] but he seems disposed to give the position to the other man, who is supported by the Western legislatures; that man seems not to have been an attorney in a state court, but Randall explains how this can be gotten around; comments on Hart's unwillingness to heed advice. 3 pp. ALS.","Sends him several poems, one by [John Daly] Burke [sic] written for one of his [JT] father's sisters; also translations of several Persian inscriptions. 3 pp. AMsS.","Just learned of Blouets[?] appointment [to the Western Judgeship]; Governor Hart selected the worst man; he [JT] would have been loyal to our party. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Comments on the appointment of the Att[orney] General to the Western Circuit; neither Governor Hart nor Governor Stearns had the courage to take an elevated stand, or were raised in statesmanship. 2 pp. ALS.","The news of Tyler's being licensed to preach has made all the papers; he is not able to send the money he [JT] needs as the Legislature may abolish the Police Steamers; believes the suits against his father's estate have ended [gives details of vertain estates including \"The Villa\" and \"Sherwood Forest,\" also details of Mrs. Tyler's (Julia Gardiner Tyler) debts]. 4 pp. ALS.","Withdraws his name from consideration for the First Judicial Circuit. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Recent municipal elections in Jacksonville signal failure of the \"Conover-Purman-Walls-Dyke and Pearce game to negroize this state;\" Congressman Parnam will probably not be re-elected; recommends against the appoint of \"young Bernard\" to West Point, instead recommends Jefferson B. Browne. 6 pp. ALS.","Notes she has received the picture of her [dear sister's] father [John Tyler?] which was painted by Bessie [Dennison?]; cannot pay for it now due to bad financial problems; describes health and situation of her children James and Martha. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Requests him to ask Bro[ther] Tyler John Tyler, Jr. to preach at Pisgah and Concord. 1 p. ALS.","A poem for her birthday. 1 p. AMsS.","Regards financial \"plunder\" of [Congressman] Purman, who he feels will not be re-elected; recommending Jefferson B. Browne for West Point. 1 p. ALS.","Requests to be appointed to the Supreme Bench of the State to fill the vacancy left by Judge Frassier's resignation. 1 p. ACyS of ALS.","Informs him he demands to be appointed to the Supreme Bench of the State; lists his previous Court experience. 3 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Scope and Contents","Requests them to publish an editorial letter answering charges against him and his brothers and sisters made in an article \"President Tyler's Time.\" 1 p. ACyS of ALS. Including ANS by John Tyler, Jr. summarizing letter.","Has called [Governor] Stearns' attention to his [Tyler's] desire [to be appointed to the Supreme Bench of the State]. 1 p. ALS.","Concerns Tyler's desire to be appointed to the Supreme Bench of the State; doesn't think he [EMR] could be of any help; notes those being considered for the position. 3 pp. ALS.","Likes Tyler and Dyke's \"New South\" idea, and if he can he will have Adams make an agreement with them [to publish it?]. 3 pp. ALS.","[Governor] Stearns has made a mistake in appointing the As[sistan]t Justice; has been reading Dkye's editorials in The Floridian, articles which do wonders for the Republican party, Van Valkenburg, and [Governor] Stearns, despite their opposite intentions. 5 pp. ALS.","Describes how hard she must work, and how tired she gets; Bessie [Dennison] is better now; speaks of other family members. 4 pp. ALS.","Describes her bad financial situation and need to live in a charitable institution; has heard Mrs. [Julia Gardiner] Tyler won the law suits and has repaired \"Sherwood\" [a Tyler estate]. 4 pp. ALS.","Requests Tyler to take every other hour of meal time with him; also advises that he not get reinvolved in politics. 1 p. ALS.","His [JAS] vessel is out of commission and he has been ordered to Richmond but will not go. 1 p. ALS.","Will finalize the agreement after Congress adjourns; wants Tyler to apply for position as Registrar in Bankruptcy for the 1st Congressional District. 2 pp. ALS.","Discusses the need to establish a national \"Conservative Republican organ\" with the \"New National Idea and Party Combination\" being represented in 1876 by U[lysses] S[impson] Grant for president and John B. Gordon for vice-president; mentions the personal, political and family vilifications he encountered when he supported Grant and the Republican Party; notes his feelings about being appointed Registrar in Bankruptcy and the problems he had as Assessor of the U.S. Internal Revenue Dept. in Florida [1872-1873]. 4 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Comments on the State Republican Party leaders' disinclination to heed his advice, the following of which Tyler feels is the only way to \"escape being crushed under the heel of the State Administration Northern Carpet-baggin, or being tacked onto the Bourbon Democracy as a mere tail...\" 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Invites Tyler to join them in Pisgah next Sunday, and invites him to a Camp meeting between Pisgah and Concord commencing August 23rd. 1 p. ALS.","McFerrin [Secretary, Board of Missions] congratulates him on his ministry and advises him to concentrate wholly on that. 2 pp. ALS.","Is sorry his situation is no better; will not comment on his sermons as he would not like what she would say; Bessie [Dennison] is at White Sulpher Springs and feeling better; Priscilla [(Cooper) Tyler] is in Virginia and her daughter \"Tootsie;\" [Priscilla]; Mr. Corcoran has offered to let her [LTS] stay in \"Louise House.\" 4 pp. ALS.","Informs her of the death of Mr. Parker; describes the pleasant time she had at a dance; notes on Jamie's health. 2 pp. ALS. Including ALS, Sue, n.p., to Mattie, n.p., n.d., asking not to say anything to Willie [Wiliam Shands] about \"those [books?]\"; Mr. [General] Shands thinks he understands Lizzie. 1 p.","Asks and arranges for him to preach at Quincy on the fifth Sunday of the month. 1 p. ALS.","Asks him to send a geneological story of the Tyler family; expects to remain at the University two more years and receive his A. M. and B. L. 2 pp. ALS.","Informs him of the damage done to the Republican Party in Florida by Governor Stearns and Senator Conover, which they are now rectifying for their own, and not the party's good; urges him to run for a third term, and argues the need for \"Caesarism\" to avoid chaos, believes the military and capitalists would support it. 3 pp. ALS.","Regards the election for the Florida Senate and discusses possible candidates, including Bisbee, Jones, and Osborn himself; notes Governor Stearn's blundering in the matter of this nomination. 4 pp. ALS.","Concerns the possibility of Tyler being given the position of the U.S. Court Clerkship by Judge Frasier; Osborn doubts it will work as two of Frasier's personal friends, C. L. Robinson and J. C. Greeley have applied for it. 2 pp. ALS.","Asks him to send the material referred to in his last letter [family geneology]; \"Sister Priscilla;\" [Priscilla (Cooper) Tyler] and her daughter, Mrs. Goodwyn [sic] [Priscilla (Tyler) Goodwin] are here, and the latter gave a good dramatic recital; he [LGT] will receive his M.A. soon, study law, and hopes to practice in New York. 2 pp. ALS.","Notification that the formation of the \"Peoples Republican ticket\" for the Legislature [Florida State] with candidate Judge Samuel Walker, was not intended to defeat the Wallace ticket and elect the Stokes ticket; nor did Tyler support this formation because Wallace would not support him for the U.S. Senate. 3 pp. AMsM. Including PD, post 17 October 1874, announcing the formation of the People's Republican Ticket in Leon Co., Fla.","Detailed account of the political situation in Florida after the Republican losses in the recent election; discusses the political status of Senator Conover and Representative Purman. 3 pp. ALS. Including ACyS of above ALS.","Hopes all is well, though the spirit of determination in his last letter almost \"appalled\" her; Bessie [Dennison] is better and painting portraits; her [LTS] school is doing well enough to provide her the essentials; Willy's [William Waller] Lizzy is here at school and Martha [Tyler] will be soon; \"Tootsie\" [Priscilla (Tyler) Goodwin] has been successful on stage and will probably become an actress; Harry Tyson and Julia [(Tyler) Tyson] have been here; Carrie Tyson has been in \"the City\" but enjoys the \"gay world\" so sees little of her. 4 pp. ALS.","Thanks for lending him the books. 1 p. ALS.","Notes that he has no more idea than Tyler as to what the temper or politics of the [Florida] Legislature will be. 1 p. ALS.","Apologizes for her little brother refusing to let Tyler accompany her home from church; explains the escort system the town girls had arranged. 3 pp. ALS.","Complains of her hard life and depressions; Martha Tyler is now at the school, describes her health problems; advises him [JT] not to change churches to the off-shoot to the Episcopal; Dr. Wat Tyler has died, like Tazewell [Tyler], from exposure. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Advises him to hold the Independents and Southern Republicans together, and to demand that the Republicans either support him [for the U.S. Senate] or accept Governor Stearns. 1 p. ACyS of ALS. Including ANS, John Tyler, Jr., n.p. 29 January 1875, indicating that he has contacted the \"National Administration,\" advising them to back Hicks for the U.S. Senate; also noting that Tyler is not backing Hicks to defeat Stearn, but rather to provide an additional viable candidate.","Contains news of the family, particularly Bessie [Dennison] and \"Tootsie\" [Priscilla Tyler Goodwin] whose work on stage is being well received; also news of the other children of Robert and Priscilla Cooper Tyler, including Robert, Grace, Letitia, and Lizzie; comments on the deaths of \"Cousin John Seawell\" and Wat H. Tyler. 4 pp. ALS.","Regards obtaining the keys to Tyler's front door, a table and a trunk. 1 p. ALS.","Notes that he had allowed Wat H. Tyler to wear a watch seal that had been presented to his [JT] grandfather by President Jefferson. 1 p. AL.","Describes her sorrow over the death of her husband, and his affection for him [JT]; gives news on careers and marriages of all her children; assures himthat his grandfather's watch seal [a gift from President Jefferson] will be returned. 14 pp. ALS.","Notes Simon Conovers defeats and [Governor] Stearns' continued dealings with the Democrats; bemoans his [JT] not being appointed to the same post by the Republicans. 2 pp. ALS.","Conover has failed to position himself to become Governor in 1876, and [Governor] Stearns has failed to position himself for the Senate; now both desire the Governorship; discusses appointments by Stearns; all this rivalry is likely to tear the Republican Party apart. 2 pp. ALS.","Capt[ain] Estill has refused to publish the [Tyler's] letter unless the author's name is given; Col[onel] Sims is offered the letter for his \"Journal in Florida;\" Sims says the letter is \"Spirited and well-written;\" but refuses to publish it when he learns that Young offered it to another publisher before he offered it to Sims; Young suggests that Tyler write Sims himself. 4 pp. ALS.","Returns papers that Tyler \"kindly furnished;\" him with; apologizes for not having returned them sooner; offers his services. 1 p. ALS.","Sends word that Col[onel] Sims will publish Tyler's letter \"with pleasure\" since Tyler wrote to him; returns the letters. 1 p. ALS.","Reports that, due to the \"pressure at this time for place and the condition of the political world,\" there is no [hope?] for Tyler; says he will help Tyler in any way possible; his \"better half\" says \"hi\" explains, in part, the \"nature and extent of our [The Congressional Delegation] influence.\" 3 pp. ALS.","Suggests that Conover make Tyler his friend by appealing to him \"in the matter already intimated to you.\" 1 p. ALS. Including unsigned notes concerning land claims in Florida.","Scope and Contents","Informs Tyler that his pictures are ready and asks if he wants them sent to Jacksonville, Florida; mentions extra cost of large mounting boards. 1 p. ACS.","Due to a promise to his [JT] friends that he wouldn't meddle in politics, he requests that Dyke not publish his article \"The Tocsin Sounded.\" 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Has been offered a job editing for a paper in New Orleans, Louisiana. 1 p. ALS.","Has read John's letter concerning \"grandfather's\" [Judge John Tyler] thoughts on emigration; says John's writing dwells too much on the family; would like to get to know Dr. Hicks; has heard that \"some Methodist College in Georgia\" almost chose John as it's president; suffering from a bad headache; hopes John is well. 2 pp. ALS.","Wants to know if Tyler is removing his application for the clerkship; reminds him that any good position attracts many applicants; urges Tyler to get back to him with Tyler's decision. 2 pp. ALS.","Tells him of Dyke's attempts to get Tyler committed to the application for the clerkship. 2 pp. ALS.","Thanks Dyke for his efforts but states that he [JT] will never again apply \"for place\" because he has so often been misrepresented and slandered. 2 pp. ALS.","Tells Anderson of his note to Dyke concerning the clerkship; [says he] includes a copy of this note. 1 p. ALS.","States that however near starvation I may be,\" he will not take that clerkship in the Surveyor General's Office; comments that in Florida, \"the blind [are] leading the blind.\" 2 pp. ALS.","Requests a yes-or-no answer from Tyler concerning Tyler's application for the clerkship position. 2 pp. ALS.","Says he will not accept the clerkship position because: his politics are independent of any particular party or man; the Republicans have not accepted his conservative view on establishing the government under Grant; he hasn't forgiven Conover for previous actions. 6 pp. ALS.","Encloses an article from the \"Southern Plantation\" concerning the Grangers organization. 1 p. ALS.","Won't get to Richmond until the fall since she will have visitors most of the summer; wishes she had more money with which to entertain her guests. 4 pp. ALS.","Gives directions for Tyler's travel to Fernandina; suggests Tyler bring his article for the Educational Encyclopedia.","Has been asked to write some articles for a magazine in St. Louis but will decline the offer and recommend John to write instead; hopes John can make some money off these articles. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","1 p. Telegram. Including ALS. 1 p. from [?], Marshal's Office, Jacksonville, Florida, to John Tyler, Jr., informing him of telegram.","Tells of two sad deaths; hope Tyler will preach in Fernandina but says \"don't try those two divorce sermons, whatever you do\" and advises Tyler to try and be less severe. 1 p. ALS.","Encloses a letter for John to include in his papers; letter states reasons that South should participate in July 4th celebration in Philadelphia. 1 p. ALS.","Expresses wish to sell her house; family news; wants him to put an ad in the newspaper for her boarding school. 4 pp. ALS.","Suggests that Tyler \"dip your [JT] pen in the oil of love;\" thinks Dr. [W.W] Hicks is headed in the wrong direction concerning violence over political differences. 4 pp. ALS.","Is glad to see that \"Jonathan is much modified:\" is alarmed by the yellow fever in Jacksonville. 1 p. ALS.","Has written to [?] Leftwich referring him to John; Letty [Letitia Tyler] has left for New York wants information on [Dr. E. G.] Johnson's assassination. 2 pp. ALS.","Requests that Tyler write a preface for Duval's satirical poems. 2 pp. ALS.","Has had much company and has been too busy to write; hopes he finds his company enjoyable also. 5 pp. ALS.","Speaks of post-war collection of debts and of the government not protecting property rights. 2 pp. ALS.","Has no interest in moving to the South but will come to visit in October. 1 p. ALS.","Recommends that Tyler write an article; warns Tyler to be careful what he says; will be home Wednesday or Thursday night. 2 pp. ALS.","Has heard that Tyler and the Hon[orable] W[?] met and did not get along very well at all; apologizes for not being able to go [to Fernandina?]. 2 pp. ALS.","Has heard about some railroad worker who saw what happened at Live Oad[?] and believes Dr. Hicks did nothing wrong; says he believes Tyler's imagination has run wild and that he has made some enemies. 2 pp. ALS.","Her company is gone; her friends have asked her to come to Richmond in the fall but she thinks poor people are better off at home; Uncle James [Semple?] is away; other family news. 5 pp. ALS.","The \"Advertiser\" is for sale and could be bought immediately for $7500 cash; thanks Tyler for his recent contributions to the Observer. 2 pp. ALS.","Comments on the \"Observer\" has had no applications for her girls' school as of yet; will be moving[?] soon; family news. 2 pp. ALS.","Sends last two issues of the Observer; tells of two more murders in Florida - one being a political assassination; comments on both parties activities. 2 pp. ALS.","Suggests that Grant could take a simple step to recover Alabama [to the Republicans]. 1 p. ALS.","Encloses an article concerning the \"history of Parties.\" 1 p. ALS. Including Nwscl, n.d., from the Observer entitled \"The History of Parties in the United States under the Constitution.\"","Compliments Tyler on his work in the Observer. 1 p. ALS.","Has received Tyler's letter of Oct. 16 and will bring it to the President's attention. 1 p. ALS.","Encloses an article [\"Minnesotean\"] and asks that Tyler publish it; the Sentinel has refused it publication. 1 p. ALS.","Declines Hicks' offer of promotion in the Observer; says he would like to retire. 3 pp. ALS.","Encloses copy of the Observer; says it confirms the \"double treachery of Conover and stearns to the Republican Party;\" feels that Grant has not valued Tyler's advocacy. 1 p. ALS.","Asks that Tyler tell him what \"Ruling 19 is for;\" sends his regards to \"Brother Jonathan.\" 2 pp. ALS.","Discusses the effects of articles in the Observer; Dyke at the Floridian is angry. 1 p. ALS.","Says to publish Sears' notes [regarding Peabody Fund?]. 1 p. ALS.","Encloses communication for publication [concerning the Richard(?) Case]. 1 p. ALS.","Encloses Observer with articles of interest to the President. 1 p. ALS.","Is very pleased with Tyler's article in No. 3 Vol. 5 concerning the Republican Party. 2 pp. ALS. Including ALS from G. R. Thralls, n.p., to W. Hicks, n.p. Is enthusiastic about No. 4. 1 p. Also includes ALS from G. R. Thralls, Suwanne Co., Fla., to W. W. Hicks, n.p. Requests some forms be sent to him. 1 p.","After nine months of work, has finally managed to \"unearth the scoundrels\" of Conover and Stearns in an enclosed issue of the Observer. 1 p. ALS.","Has recently been visited by brother Robert and was saddened by his feeble health. 4 pp. ALS.","Despite personal interruptions, has finally \"finished the whole gang\" [i.e. Conover and company] in an enclosed article from the Observer. 1 p. ALS.","Has been transferred to a church in Helena, Arkansas. 2 pp. ALS. Including ADS from J. Anderson certifying that Tyler was a member of Methodist Episcopal South. 1 p.","Relates that Christmas Day for her is as any other day; hopes he will write her and let her know where to send letters to. 3 pp. ALS.","Articles state that Tyler is a \"blatant hypocrite\" and that if the Republican Party is to succeed, they must settle their differences and ignore men such as Tyler.","Invites Tyler to spend the day with them at Glenwood. 1 p. AC.","Encloses material to be published and awaits Tyler's presence at the Centennial. 1 p. PL.","Requests that he communicate something [?] to [A. Pope?] in Wilmington, N.C. 1 p. AC.","Questions John about one of the comments he made in a recent letter to Robbie [Robert Tyler, Jr.?]; warns John that he should not make such general comments about Florida politics. 2 pp. ALS.","Reports that Col. [?] Wood has purchased the Observer from the tax collector. 3 pp. ACyS.","Scope and Contents","Is very upset about the article slanderizing him [JT] in the \"National Republican of Washington City\" accuses Conover of splitting the Republican Party and of trying to buy Tyler through Dyke at the Floridian; denies charges made against him [JT] [in the article] of being an office-seeker and having an alcohol problem; recounts a letter from General J.D. [Imboden?] concerning a change in the political atmosphere; accuses Conover of being paid off in the appointment of Leroy Ball, Surveyor General; says no one has heeded anything he [JT] has been saying about Conover and his \"gang.\" 12 pp. ALS.","Has learned that Blumenthal has returned to his post [as collector of Cedar Keys?]. 1 p. ALS.","Has packed up all of Tyler's things; hopes to see Tyler soon. 1 p. ALS.","Is sending the New Orleans Democrat to the office of the Observer; work is going well; family news; comments on Democrats and Conservatives. 2 pp. ALS.","Is disgusted with politics and will not ever again be involved in it. 1 p. ALS. Including Nwscl. concerning Virginia's not having proper representation at the National Centennial. 1 p.","The \"Democracy\" led by David L. Yulee has attempted to \"seize upon\" the office of the Observer but he [Tyler] has \"overwhelmed\" them. 1 p. ACyS. Including Nwscl. concerning Grant's message. 4 pp.","Requests help concerning a banner for Va. in the Centennial; family news. 4 pp. ALS.","Repeats his request that the W. J. Barnett tax sale notice be discontinued. 1 p. ALS.","Discusses economic, political situation and social news; mentions upcoming Presidential election. 3 pp. ALS.","Thanks Tyler for sending him much-needed money that Tyler owed him; family news. 5 pp. ALS. Including ANS, 10 Feb. 1876, by John Tyler, Jr., concerning what he had to go through to remit [Burren?] that money. 1 p.","The \"Comptroller\" has found some money that Conover cannot account for. 2 pp. ALS.","Wishes that his contribution to a purse Hammond raised [for some individual's benefit] be returned since the contribution wasn't used as agreed upon beforehand. 2 pp. ALS.","Discusses political situation, upcoming presidential election. 2 pp. ALS.","States that he is not \"with you [JT] as against Stearns per se;\" is willing to do his part in a deal giving control of the Observer to Tyler. 3 pp. ALS.","Requests any information he may have concerning her ancestors and/or the Stuarts.","Confirms receipt of money Tyler sent; wishes Tyler would come to Tallahassee. 1 p. ALS. Including ADS, 14 Feb. 1876, confirming receipt of money. 1 p.","Requests that Berg ask Tyler to return the ticket donated by Yulee. 1 p. ALS.","Requests that the ticket donated by Yulee be returned. 1 p. ALS.","Has received Tyler's notice concerning the \"Vanderbilt.\" 1 p. ALS.","Wants to know if returning the ticket might cause Berg to be given a ticket to go north. 1 p. ACyS.","Reports that nothing of interest is happening in Tallahassee. 1 p. ALS.","Comments on political situation; social, family news. 4 pp. ALS.","Wants to know what to do with Tyler's books. 1 p. ACS.","Comments on political situation, Constitution, the fall of the South. 2 pp. ACyS.","Requests a copy of the paper. 1 p. ACS.","Requests a copy of the Observer, wishes to advertise. 1 p. ACS.","Proposes furnishing the Observer with a weekly letter in the Centennial Exposition. Pst. ALS.","Concerns advertisement. 1 p. ALS.","Thanks Tyler for a favor. 1 p. ALS.","Wants to know if the Republicans want the Observer; says whoever wants the paper must act quickly. 2 pp. ALS.","Proposes terms of advertisement in the Observer. 1 p. PM.","Has left New Orleans and the editorship there due to threatening paralysis; offers advice to John about running for [governor?]; family news. 2 pp. ALS.","Is sorry he has no one to send to Tyler to help him with the business section of the Observer; mentions Tyler's \"Gubernatorial designs.\" 2 pp. ALS.","Confirms receipt of Tyler's letter and informs Tyler that receiver of letter is away temporarily. 1 p. ALS.","Sends copy of Conn. Western News. 1 p. ACS.","Requests a copy of the life and speeches of John Tyler, Sr. 1 p. ALS.","Sends money for a newspaper [subscription?]. 1 p. ALS.","Cannot give a \"definite answer\" concerning the governship until he consults with Walls. 2 pp. ALS.","Is leaving soon. 1 p. ANS.","Comments on a political situation. 2 pp. ALS.","Requests payment for services rendered Tyler. 1 p. ALS.","Is sorry that he cannot offer Tyler financial assistance. 1 p. AL.","Receipt for bill of lading from T. H. Hodgkiss. 1 p. PDS.","Has sent Tyler's books and papers; personal news. 1 p. ALS.","The President [Grant] wants Tyler to specify which position he wants to apply for. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, n.d., by John Tyler, Jr., recording a reply to the above request and Tyler's nomination as Postmaster of Jacksonville. 1 p.","Doesn't think an arrangement can be made concerning the editorship of [the Pensacola Gazette]. 1 p. ALS.","Comments on the [Pensacola] Gazette; family news. 2 pp. ALS.","News of family and friends. 1 p. ALS.","Requests copy of the Observer. 1 p. ALS.","Requests a news item be printed in the Observer. 2 pp. ALS.","Comments on political situation. 1 p. ALS.","Is unable to get the money for Tyler's \"enterprise.\" 1 p. ALS.","Personal and political news. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Reports that he \"cannot get the press,\" can't go to Jacksonville, Florida, and that Stearns is in Gainesville. 1 p. Telegram.","Tyler wants to look at a cottage Stephen[?] has for rent. 1 p. ANS.","Encloses the address of Cha[rle]s H. Clark; comments on money [W. W.] Hicks owes him. 3 pp. ALS.","Maintains that he still holds the \"balance of power\" in the nominating convention and can prevent a Democratic success in the election. 1 p. ALS.","Cannot come now to Jacksonville because he must stay and fight those who wish to defeat Stearns. 1 p. ALS.","Cannot help Tyler in his quest for a job. 2 pp. ALS.","Cannot help Tyler to attain an office; suggests that Tyler write to Jeremiah Black for assistance. 3 pp. ALS.","Congratulates Tyler on his appointment as Postmaster; asks if Tyler could find a clerical position for him [Miller] in Jacksonville. 2 pp. ALS.","Inquires about the position of money order clerk at the Post Office. 1 p. ALS.","Wants to be considered for a clerical position. 1 p. ALS.","Wishes that Tyler would come and visit. 1 p. ALS.","Wants Tyler to hold the position of money order clerk open for him [Webster]. 2 pp. ALS.","Congratulates John on his appointment; says his own situation \"could hardly be worse.\" 1 p. ALS.","Comments on the political situation, esp. in Florida; agrees not to take the position of Postmaster in Jacksonville if Stearns and Conover will withdraw as nominees and allow an entirely new ticket to run. 4 pp. ACyS. Includes Nwscl., 13 June 1876, concerning Tyler versus Conover and Stearns. 1 p.","Refers to an enclosed \"Brief\" which will be \"argued next term of the [U.S.] Court.\" 1 p. ALS.","Requests a position as \"local mail agent on the St. John's River.\" 2 pp. ALS.","Congratulates Tyler on his appointment. 1 p. ALS.","Has sent a friend to meet Tyler at the depot. 1 p. ANS.","Requests a position at the Post Office. 1 p. ALS.","Congratulates Tyler on his appointment but wishes it had been something \"more elevated.\" 1 p. ALS.","Wants Tyler to come by and see him. 1 p. ALS.","Requests position at the Post Office. 1 p. ALS.","Will not be able to distribute the tickets for the lecture. 2 pp. ALS. Includes ALS, Caroline A. Lamar, n.p., to O'Byrne, n.p., concerning distribution of lecture tickets. 1 p.","Requests a position at the Post Office. 2 pp. ALS.","Requests a position at the Post Office. 1 p. ALS.","Requests position at the Post Office. 2 pp. ALS.","Allows John Tyler, Jr., to go from Jacksonville to Tallahassee and back.","Comments on finalization of some deal concerning Tyler and a \"Mr. Abbot.\" 2 pp. ALS.","Points out attempts to keep him from his nomination as Post Master. 2 pp. ALS.","Endorses appointment of John Tyler, Jr. as Post Master; signed by nine persons. 2 pp. Cy of LS.","Emphasizes endorsements of his appointment by some prominent men; discusses Conover versus Stearns; has received nothing official from Washington D.C. concerning his appointment as Post Master. 4 pp. ALS.","Reminds Tyler of his [Borren's] application for a job at the Post Office. 2 pp. ALS.","Has learned that his nomination was confirmed, until Conover moved a reconsideration. 3 pp. ACyS.","Wants Grant to investigate the rejection of Tyler's nomination; recommends Thomas W. Osborn or John J. Holland for the position of Post Master in Jacksonville. 3 pp. ACyS.","Comments on Conover and the Republican Party. 2 pp. ACyS.","Was unable to speak with the Post Master General. 1 p. ACyS.","Discusses the extreme difficulty he and other young men have finding jobs; wishes to borrow money from Tyler to go to Baltimore; Winfield's brother has died. 4 pp. ALS.","Comments on the refusal of his nomination as Post Master in Jacksonvile, Fla. 4 pp. ACyS.","Encloses copy of July 18 letter to Grant; mentions his in-laws. 1 p. ALS.","Thinks Tyler might be able to give lectures in New York City. 2 pp. ALS.","Has heard that Tyler may start a paper in Savannah; wishes to be considered for a position in this newspaper. 2 pp. ALS.","Comments on political situation; consipracy between Bristow, Wilson, Webster and probably Jewell to injure President Grant; more of Conover's \"villainy\" concerning his connections with the Democratic Party; says that Conover's very life is in danger if the Republicans don't lose Florida - believes the Democrats will assassinate him. 7 pp. ALS.","Has been accused of being a \"common drunkard,\" etc. and requests that they investigate the charges made against him. 3 pp. ACyS.","Tyler's old friends hope he will be successful. 1 p. ALS.","Wishes to vindicate himself against the attacks of his accusers. 1 p. ALS. Includes AN summarizing a letter from B.H. Webster. 1 p. Also includes Nwscl. from Baltimore's The Sun concerning Rev. John Tyler, Jr. Also includes 2 ANS summarizing leading templar's opinion of Tyler.","Statement of Tyler's good character; signed by eleven persons. 4 pp. ALS.","Lists job offers made to him in the past by many including Conover. 5 pp. ALS.","Encloses a letter from B. H. Webster concerning the political situation. Including ALS from B.H. Webster. 3 pp.","Is disappointed that he did not receive app[ointmen]t as U.S. D[istric]t Attorney. 4 pp. ACyS","1 p. Concerns his appointment as U.S. District Attorney.","Discusses political situation. 1 p. ALS.","Returns for the annual report of the Attorney General. 2 pp. PM.","Has been commissioned as United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida. 2 pp. ALS.","Thanks him for his support and faith in Tyler's good character. 2 pp. ALS.","Accepts his appointment as District Attorney and applies for District Judge. 2 pp. ACyS.","Instructions concerning the coming elections. 3 pp. PMS.","Writes for Governor [Rutherford B.] Hayes to express his gratitude for Tyler's \"friendly letter.\" 1 p. ALS.","Has a new mailing address. 1 p. ACS.","Encloses a letter from A. Roane [?]. 1 p. ACyS.","Concerning duties of District Attorney. 1 p. PMS.","Needs work desperately. 1 p. ACS.","Writes for Governor Hayes to offer appreciation. 1 p. ALS.","Invites President Grant and Cabinet officers to attend his lectures. 1 p. ALS.","Requests consideration for a more suitable, better paying appointment [than District Attorney]. 3 pp. ALS.","Encloses a copy of his last public letter. 2 pp. ALS.","Wishes receipt acknowledged of paper sent concerning his appointment [and recommendation as District Judge]. 2 pp. PMS.","Chairman of the Republican State Committee wants Tyler to make some speeches. 1 p. Telegram.","Will speak before the North Carolina Republican State Central Committee in Raleigh; mentions coming election.","Speaks of coming elections; saw an anti-Republican uprising in Raleigh, N.C. 3 pp. ALS.","Discusses political situation; believes [Governor Rutherford B.] Hayes must be elected over [Samuel J.] Tilden in order to prevent another war between the states; connects the Democratic movement with the Roman Catholic Church hierarchy. 4 pp. ACyS.","Discusses politics - especially the combination of \"the Jesuits and the Ku-Klux-,\" i.e. the \"Catholics and the Democrats.\" 2 pp. ACyS.","Declines position of District Attorney of South Florida. 3 pp. ALS.","Declines position of District Attorney of South Florida; wants Rutheford B. Hayes to be elected President. 2 pp. ALS.","Discusses political situation - especially upcoming elections; Tilden vs. Hayes; doesn't want General [William] Sherman to become \"Chief in Command of the armies\" of the U.S., since he [Sherman] is Roman Catholic. 7 pp. ACyS.","Declines appointment as District Attorney of South Florida; wants position of United States District Judge for North Florida.","Encloses letter to President Grant concerning Presidential election and the \"National Issue now forming.\" 1 p. ACyS.","\"Memorandum for the President,\" includes political news. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Association recommends that Grant appoint Tyler as U.S. District Judge. 2 pp. Cy. Including ACyS from John Tyler, Jr., Washington City [sic], D.C., to A[lphonso] Taft, n.p. submitting these recommendations. 2 pp.","Tyler's bill was not paid by Judge O'Byrne and thus is submitted to Tyler. 1 p. ALS.","Discusses the \"designs of the Democracyz\" [Democratic Party] under Tilden; quotes an extract from a newspaper article concerning [Rutherford] Hayes' desire to offer conservative Southern Democrats a compromise. 9 pp. ACyS.","Encloses an article by some \"Republican friends\" endorsing Tyler for District Judge in Florida. 1 p. ACysS.","Encloses a copy of his letter to A. Taft of 18 Dec. 1876. 1 p. ACyS.","Must have agreement among Republicans in the South, 2 pp. ACysS.","Writes for Governor [Rutherford] Hayes to thank Tyler for his letter of the 22nd. 1 p. ALS.","Encloses editorial complimenting the Southern Republican Association's endorsement of Tyler for District Judge in Florida. 1 p. ALS. Including Nwscl., from Norfolk Day Book, 26 Dec. 1876. 1 p.","Discusses political issues, esp. concerning the \"Tildenite Democrats\" and the [Supreme] Court; notes that this information has also been sent to Senator Morton and [Rutherford] Hayes. 2 pp. ACyS.","Discusses political issues; insists that \"new Party combinations must take place after 1872-76.\" 4 pp. ACysS. Including Nwscl., 26 Dec. 1876, from Norfolk Day Book concerning Tyler's appointment as District Judge. 1 p.","Concerns position of District Judge in North Florida. 3 pp. ALS.","Recommends brother Robert Tyler for Judgeship of North Florida. 2 pp. ACyS.","Endorses Tyler for office of U.S. District Judge. 3 pp. ALS.","Discusses his position in the Republican Party. 2 pp. ALS. Including ANS, from [James Redpath?], n.p., to [John Tyler, Jr.?], n.p. 1 p.","Has been burning some of the old family letters; has been ill; has decided to go live with Robert Tyler. 3 pp. ALS.","Has heard that Judge Settle got the Judgeship of [North] Florida; family news. 4 pp. ALS.","Recommends John Tyler, Jr. for any suitable employment. 1 p. ALS.","Asks for Tyler's help in finding employment; family sends greetings. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Submits statements regarding the Post Office in Jacksonville, Florida and the U.S. District Attorneyship of South Florida; gives papers to [?] Rogers to give to President Hayes. 2 pp. ACyS.","Concerns Tyler's seeking employment; notes [later - Mar. 19 1877] that accompanying letters never reached President Hayes. 3 pp. ACyS.","Discusses political situation; wants to return to \"Old Whig\" values. 4 pp. ALS. 2 pp. Cy.","Concerns papers related to his appointments to various offices in the past. 1 p.","Lists the places he delivered lectures and the names of those lectures concerning the \"Eastern question;\" discusses the consequences of the destruction of the Southern labor-system organization; believes that the center of commercial power and wealth will shift back to the Orient; warns of an impending \"universal war\" accompanying this shift and urges nations to take heed. 7 pp. AMsS.","Calls attention to the \"'Ukase' addressed to the Negroes in the Southern States,\" warns of \"those Exeter Hall agents of Abolitionism\" who, in their attempt to destroy the organized labor of the South, would have secured the British commercial dominance of the world; calls the President's attention to his enclosed Prospectus on the Eastern Question; states in a postcript that it remains \"a mystery how such infamous wretches as those recently appointed in the Departments here, and elsewhere, from Florida, should even have found favor with the Chiefs of the Administration.\" 4 pp. ACyS of ALS. Including AcyS of AMsS, 7 pp.","Presents a letter to President Hayes for perusal by Thompson; calls attention to the importance of the \"Eastern Question.\" 1 p. ACyS of ALS. Including ACyS of ALS, 10 pp.","Will bring Tyler's concerns to President Hayes' attention. 2 pp. ALS.","Discusses the administration under his father [John Tyler]: says the office was managed by three clerks at the Tyler's private expense, describes his father as having been \"sole custodian of the public monies;\" describes his own poverty since the death of his father; needs to support his sister [Letitia Tyler], as her eyes have \"failed her;\" accuses Conover; mentions Civil Service exam he had to take. 20 pp. ALS. Including Nwscl., from Noah's Times and Messenger, May 6, 1877, concerning the Civil Service examination Tyler had to take in applying for a certain clerkship. 1 p.","Comments on the survival of the Republican Party. 1 p. ACyS. Including Nwscl., from The Daily Nation, entitled \"The New Whigs in Virginia.\" 1 p.","Copy of a statement - signed by S.P. Bayly, E.P. Phelps, M.D. Ball, Joseph Segar and R. Denise - desiring that Tyler be given some suitable official position in the State of Virginia. 3 pp. ACy.","Concerns transmission of letters between Dr. Myron S. Mickles and A.H. Evans. 1 p. Including AN, by Dr. Mickles.","Discusses attempts to be both a Northern Republican and a Southern Democrat - especially those made by [?] Mosby and [?] Key; believes that there is a conciliatory attitude of \"the Administration\" and the Republican Party toward the Democratic Party. 13 pp. AL.","Gives suggestions on how to reduce costs at the [Jacksonville] collection office. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Nominates John Tyler, Jr. for Inspector of Customs, Richmond, Virginia. 2 pp. Cy.","Scope and Contents","Approves nomination of John TYler, Jr. as Inspector of Customs, Richmond, Virginia. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Has decided to go with S. Robinson's recommendations for reducing costs; has investigated the competency of John R. Scott, present Collector of Customs, Jacksonville, Florida 1 p. ANS.","Wants Tyler to go and investigate the possibility of reducing expenses at the Customs [Office], Jacksonville, Florida, by discharging officers and employees. 3 pp. ALS.","Wishes to be remembered kindly in some of the leading Richmond journals. 3 pp. ALS.","Requests Tyler to go to Jacksonville and examine the situation at the Customs office. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Instructions concerning Tyler's visit to Jacksonville, Florida 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Has received instructions and will act promptly concerning his trip to Jacksonville, Florida 1 p. ACyS.","Encourages official changes, [i.e. dismissal of officials and/or employees]. 2 pp. Telegram.","Discusses \"trouble about the dispatch\" that Tyler sent Smith concerning the immediate discharge of officials in Jacksonville. 3 pp. ALS.","Concerns H. Leonard's bill which Tyler has not yet been paid. 1 p. ALS.","Strongly recommends that Tyler return to Richmond immediately. 2 pp. ALS.","Report concerning his investigation of the Jacksonville customs office. 14 pp. ALS.","Requests some information concerning the Customs office in Jacksonville, Fla. 1 p. ALS.","Wishes to apply for position at the Jacksonville Post Office. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Submits documets [concerning his application at the Post Office?]. 3 pp. ALS. Including ALS, from B.H. Webster, [Jacksonville, Florida], to General [John Tyler, Jr., Richmond, Virginia], recommending Burst. 1 p.","Needs the money that Tyler owes him. 2 pp. ALS.","Mentions a new resolution to be forwarded. 1 p. ALS.","Instructions concerning Tyler's report on Jacksonville's customs office. 1 p. ALS.","Invitation to a picnic. 1 p. N.","Appreciates the kind words spoken about him in the \"Richmond Whig.\" 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Offers \"facts\" about Conover, Manuel Govin, and Hamilton Jay, including accusations of bribery and adulltery; names witnesses to these \"facts,\" demands expulsion of Conover from the Senate and Jay from Post Master, Jacksonville, Florida 15 pp. ALS.","Concerns securing the \"Collectorship\" for Dr. [?] Weldan. 4 pp. ALS.","Discusses political situation. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Wishes to gather all the evidence he can against Conover so that he [Burst] can be appointed as Post Master in place of Jay, for whom much evidence has been collected as to his incompetency as Post Master. 4 pp. ALS. Including ANS, from B. H. Webster, to John Tyler, Jr., concerning the Post Mastership of Jacksonville. 1 p.","Family news; wants to borrow money to send \"Mattie May\" to college; has been given the duty of managing the \"Female Department of the Seminary.\" 4 pp. ALS.","Hopes to turn state's evidence against Conover; discusses Collectorship appointment. 2 pp. ANS.","Will have no compromise with Conover. 1 p. ALS.","Mentions money needed to send \"Mattie\" to college; personal news. 4 pp. ALS.","Requests information concerning his [Burst's] appointment as P[ost] M[aster]. 3 pp. ALS.","Wishes appointment to clerkship but has been unable to get it; thinks Tyler should get appointed Collector at Richmond; advises Tyler on how to get appointment. 3 pp. ALS.","Has been ill; personal news. 1 p. ALS.","Personal news; is sorry to learn of Tyler's relapse to \"excessive drinking.\" 3 pp. ALS.","Discusses President's [Rutherford Hayes] desire for unity between North and South. 4 pp. ALS.","Still needs money; is worried about getting appointment. 4 pp. ALS.","Has been ill; mentions collection of evidence against Conover and Jay; needs money Tyler owes him. 2 pp. ALS.","Wishes Tyler much success and has confidence in him. 2 pp. ALS.","Needs money for wood for a fire. 1 p. ALS.","Has agreed to make monthly payments for \"Mattie's schooling at \"Wesleyan Female College,\" but still needs financial assistance; family news. 4 pp. ALS.","Family news; needs to borrow two hundred dollars. 3 pp. ALS.","Requests a Richmond newspaper. 1 p. ACS.","Hasn't heard any news yet about the position of P[ost] M[aster] General. 2 pp. ALS.","Mentions [James H.] Burst; requests that Tyler use his influence to help him [Webster] to find a job. 2 pp. ALS.","Concerns reception of President Rutherford B. Hayes in Richmond during the \"Agricultural Fair.\" 11 pp. ACyS.","Concerns money Tyler owes him. 2 pp. ALS.","Concerns request by St. Luke's Church, Jerusalem, [Va.?], for the services of Chris Church's \"Rector.\" 1 p.","Requests money that Tyler owes him. 1 p. ALS.","Concerns his [CWB] application for the Senate. 2 pp. ALS.","Announces the death of Col. [Robert Tyler]. 1 p. Telegram.","Announces death of his brother Robert Tyler. 1 p. ACyS.","Wishes to comfort Mrs. Robert Tyler and children. 1 p. ACyS. Including Nwscl. from The State newspaper of Richmond, Virginia, announcing Robert Tyler's death.","Biographical article about Robert Tyler.","Describes her father Robert Tyler's activities just before his death, including his having served on the \"U.S. Grand jury;\" family mourns. 7 pp. ALS.","Concerns death of Robert Tyler; mentions possibly being related to Elizabeth Finch. 4 pp. ALS.","Recounts last report drawn up by Robert Tyler.","Discusses death of Robert Tyler; family news. 4 pp. ALS.","Fires John Tyler, Jr. because of his \"extreme indulgence in intoxicating drinks.\" 1 p. ALS.","Expresses her love for husband Robert Tyler and sorrow at losing him; Robert left nothing. 6 pp. ALS. Including a lock of Robert's hair.","Is still quite ill; returns some papers to Tyler. 1 pp. ALS.","Concerns some letter concerning Robert Tyler's death from John to his sister Letitia [Tyler] Semple; the letter was apparently printed in some newspaper. 1 p.","Concerns Finch family estate.","Wishes to send some plants for Robert Tyler's grave. 2 pp. ALS.","Thanks Sweeney for his offer of plants for Robert Tyler's grave. 2 pp. ALS.","Is sorry Tyler has not been made Collector in Richmond; has been ill and needs to move south; mentions wanting Tyler to return a pistol. 2 pp. ALS.","Plans to apply for a position on the Court of Claims; discusses the South's right to be represented; asks that Tyler write a recommendation for him and get the endorsement of the Bar in Richmond. 4 pp. ALS.","Discusses genealogy of the Finch family; says the Shields family that Tyler has mentioned is not related to the Shields in the Finch family relates how the estate was placed in the Bank of England about 200 years ago because there were no males left to \"continue the settlement.\" 4 pp. ALS.","Endorsement of the \"Aeriatron,\" a new invention of R.B. WIlliamson for \"cooling, moistening and purifying the air we breath.\" 2 pp. Including AN by [B. Sunderland?], n.d., concerning disinfectants to be used. 2 pp.","Asks what Keen thinks of the \"Aeriatron.\" 1 p. Including ANS from P. T. Keen to Dr. [B.] Sunderland, replies that he endorses the \"Aeriatron.\" 1 p.","Needs money; mentions political situation and getting back at Conover. 2 pp. ALS.","Feels badly for John Tyler, Jr. in that he lost his position and hopes he will find another soon. 3 pp. Cy.","Warned Tyler earlier about Tyler's excessive drinking; cannot recommend Tyler again but offers no opposition to his serving in another position. 2 pp. ALS.","Is just getting over a \"severe sickness.\" 1 p. ALS.","Mentions return of his pistol; asks about Tyler's health; asks if Tyler has heard from Dr. [W.W.] Hicks. 2 pp. ALS.","Summarizes his activities preceding his move to Florida; describes Virginians as \"Yankees\" in the worst sense of the word - greedy, sordid and dishonest; explains the political developments in Richmond and claims they were the reason he had to get out of Richmond; comments on the Democratic Party; accuses Collector [?] Russell and [?] Hawks of placing non-citizens in official government positions. 11 pp. ALS.","Recommends John TYler, Jr. for an appointment in the Custom House in Norfolk, [Va.]. 7 pp. CyS of AnsS.","Wedding announcement. PM.","Recommends John Tyler, Jr. for a position working with Braxton [in the Custom House] in Norfolk, [Va.]. 2 pp. Cy of ALS.","Has been having \"pain in the head\" and has been seeing an \"oculist\" who has bandaged her eyes; family news. 2 pp. ALS.","Explains that the \"falling market\" is the reason no positions are open in the Treasury Dept. 2 pp. ALS.","Concerns the Goode family estate and Holland's possible connection with it. 2 pp. ALS.","Encloses letters of recommendation for his appointment to a position in Norfolk, [Va.] from several prominent men. 8 pp. ACysS.","Wishes that \"every lazy and inert member of Congress\" be made to read a certain letter from the \"Tribune\" which was received from Tyler; thanks Tyler for his \"prompt compliance\" with his request for the paper. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Pleads at length for an appointment in Washington in order to complete his work on Pleading [while earnestly denying that he is asking for a job]; praises Divine Providence for bringing Mr. Hayes to office; tells of his contacts with Tyler's sister and brother Robert. 4 pp. ALS. Including AMsS, \"An Apostrophe to Col. Robert Tyler,\" the deceased brother of John Tyler, Jr. 1 p.","Informs Tyler of the progress of the Detective, Wren, on the case of the stolen manuscript and coat; reminisces about old times. 3 pp. ALS.","Asks the secretary to consider his proposals for the Republican Party to \"prevent the National decay, while assuring the disintegration and overthrow of the Democratic Party.\" 1 p. ACyS of ALS.","Asks the Secretary to consider the ramifications of the \"Eastern question;\" warns that the \"Tide of migration\" to Eastern centers will result in \"extinguishing American civilization;\" notes that in 1876, there were more emmigrants from the U.S. to Great Britain than vice-versa; urges that the Republican Party embark on a \"comprehensive system of National beneficence\" that would prevent disaster and destroy the Democratic Party; directs attention to the newspaper clippings on the subject which were included. 3 pp. ALS. Including newspaper clippings giving descriptions of current economic ailments and how to bring back prosperity. 3 items. Nwscl.","Thanks Tyler for all his effort; inquires about Charlotte, S.C., as he is considering moving there; asks for letters of introduction to any prominent people Tyler might know there. 2 pp. ALS.","1 p. Nwscl.","Asks the Senator to \"glance over the accompanying communications and manuscripts\" concerning the \"course of statesmanship to be pursued by the Republican Party,\" 1 p. ALS.","Acknowledges receipt of Tyler's letter; expresses desire \"to secure a proper position in the service of the government for Tyler; asks Tyler to confer with Mr. Hawley, Assistant Secretary, on the matter. 1 p. ALS.","Thanks Sherman for the letter received from him; asks for a position that would \"enable me to be of most service to the Country, rather than that which might be most agreeable to myself.\" 1 p. ACyS of ALS.","Asks Hawley to consider the enclosed letter from George C. Gorham to John Sherman; details plans for an agent to gather information from the congressional districts in Virginia; argues that this information from the congressional districts in Virginia; argues that this information could be very useful to the country. 4 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Relates his impressions of John Tyler's ideas regarding \"Party interests in Virginia\" advocates sending Tyler to Eastern Virginia to gather information; assures Sherman of Tyler's \"patriotism and sincere devotion to Republicanism.\" 3 pp. Cy of ALS.","Lists a series of additional suggestions for the Bill that Tyler had given Blaine; asks Blaine to keep in mind the \"necessity of preventing popular anarchy and the preservation of our Industrial Peace.\" 3 pp. ACyS of ALS.","\"Submitted to the Hon. John Sherman, Secretary U.S. Treasury Department, May 13th 1878.\" 7 pp. Cy of D.","Notifies Tyler that he has been appointed \"Inspector of Customs at the port of Norfolk, Virginia at a compensation of four dollars per diem:\" asks Tyler to \"report to the Supervising Special Agent for instructions.\" 2 pp. ALS.","Congratulates Tyler on his commission; discusses meetings with Millard and Dr. Phelps; asks for the status of Nelegov [Nelligav?] and Braxton; advised Dr. Phelps to leave his case with Tyler and not to speak with anyone about it; reassures Tyler about the Doctor's confidence in him; asks Tyler to write about what he wants done in Norfolk. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Acknowledges receipt of his Commission; thanks Sherman for his regard; asks for a raise and the selection of a residence in the area under his jurisdiction; states that although the commission is not as he had hoped, he is grateful for it. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS. Including DS, oath of office for Inspector of Customs at Norfolk, Virginia 1 p.","Assigns Tyler to \"the duty of detecting and preventing smuggling or other violations of the customs revenue laws\" in the districts under his jurisdiction; stations Tyler at Petersburg; ordered to report any violations by customs officers. 2 pp. ALS.","Asks Sherman to glance over an enclosed \"confidential\" letter from Judge Hughes of Virginia; asks to have the letter returned as it is \"private and confidential;\" announces intention to leave Virginia and to write again to Sherman. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Sends list of names and addresses of Republicans in the area with whom he thinks it would be wise to consult for \"proper organization of our party for the fall campaign;\" gives views on that subject. 4 pp. ALS. Including N, the above-mentioned list of names and addresses. 1 p.","Replies to inquiries made by Tingle in his letter of the 5th [of June 1878]; states that he has not sent a report to the Treasury Dept. because there has been nothing significant to report; suggests appointing a Night Inspector at City Point to attempt to cut back smuggling through the Chickahominy River; explains his financial arrangement with H. D. Cooke and Co.; asks for a raise in salary. 4 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Informs Tyler that it will be necessary for him \"to make a report as to the manner in which you were employed\" before his account with H. D. Cooke and Co. can be settled. 2 pp. ALS.","Note accompanying check to be endorsed by Tyler so that account with Messrs. Cooke and Co. may be settled. 1 p. ALS.","Acknowledges Tyler's participation in the \"contest between Dr. Jorgusen and Mr. Allen for the Congressional nomination in the Petersburg District,\" warns Tyler that such participation is a \"violation of the President's order;\" advises Tyler to abstain from any interference in the nomination. 2 pp. ALS.","Defends himself against accusation of violating the presidential Civil Service order in regards to his role in the rivalry between Dr. Jorgensen and Mr. Allan for congressional nomination; states that it is his right to form and express his opinion on such matters and is even his duty to report that \"Mr. Allen is infinitely the Superior man;\" warns that \"the devil will take possession of the Party itself in the District\" if Dr. Jorgensen should win. 4 pp. ACyS of ALS.","States that he had believed [Tyler?] to be dead, or drowned in the Atlantic;\" gives news of Jonathan who \"is after the fellers [sic] yet with a Sharp a Stick\" and began to \"throw his darts at the people;\" informs Tyler of the death of P.B. Brokaw. 1 p. ALS.","Warns of the danger of disease spread from incoming ships in the area at City Point; advocates the reestablishment of the position of Health officer for the area and suggests Dr. Shands as a candidate; gives a bad account of the activities of John Matthews, the inspector for City Point [Petersburg], a \"Colored Man, rather dark, not firm in health, and only ordinarily endowed intellectually.\" 7 pp. ALS. Including Cy of PDS, Tyler's account as a Special Agent o the Treasury Department for the month of July, 1878. 4 pp.","Discusses a loan of money made to Tyler; hopes to hear from Tyler soon. 1 p. ALS.","Informs Tyler of trips to Washington; believes Allan will win the congressional nomination without any trouble; informs Tyler that the note has been paid [after calling on Mr. Cooke]. 2 pp. ALS.","Informs Tyler that his \"services as an Inspector of Customs at the port of Norfolk, Virginia are hereby discontinued.\" 1 p. ALS.","Wishes Shands luck in securing the appointment; states that \"we can do nothing in Va. till we are rid of carpet-baggers.\" 1 p. ALS.","Returns a department letter addressed to Tyler of the 21st of August which Tyler mailed to the department by mistake. 1 p. LS.","Invoice for Tyler's requisition for stationery. 1 p. PDS.","Responds to Tyler's request for his pay check, French requests Tyler to forward vouchers for services provided. 1 p. LS.","Invoice for Tyler's paycheck of $124.00 for the month of August. 1 p. PDS.","Complains about having to wait for his \"per diem pay\" before being able to pay his bills; notes that one of the conditions upon which he accepted his job was that his travelling expense would be met by the department; asks for a check to pay the enclosed hotel bill; notes that although he was appointed to Norfolk, he was ordered to Petersburg. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS. Including PDS, bills of $56.70 and $35.80 for room and board at the Bollingbrook Hotel; signed by D.A. Weisiger, proprietor. 2 pp.","Delivers information about the signers of a Petition of Citizens [in favor of the appointment of Dr. A. R. Shands as inspector at City Point]. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Gives an account of the inefficiency of the present customs official at City Point, John Matthews; gives information about the four signers of the enclosed petition asking for action to be taken on the matter. 3 pp. ACyS of ALS. Including Cy of D [in Tyler's handwriting], petition to remove John Matthews. 1 p.","Provides information which Tyler thinks would be of interest to the department; responds to the Department letter of 24 July 1878 that terminated his position with the Department, argues that this action was \"unjust in view of the past services and sacrifices to the Republican party;\" states that he knows the source of this action; wishes that he had been appointed to a position \"more 'suitable' to my personal and social status.\" 3 pp. ACyS of ALS.","In response to Tyler's letter of the 18th [Sept. 1878], states that \"the Department could not do otherwise than it did\"[...] \"in face of charges made as to your personal habits and inview of what had previously occurred;\" returns Tyler's \"kind sentiments.\" 3 pp. ALS.","Regrets that Tyler proposed to influence the election campaign against Dr. Jorgenson; notes the value of a Republican winning in the South and urges Tyler not to interfere, no matter what he thinks of Jorgenson personally; discusses the problem of sectionalism in party politics and the political equality of all men, \"white or black\" assures Tyler that the charges brought against him were not made by Jorgenson and if Tyler can prove them to be unfounded, he will restore Tyler to his position. 8 pp. ALS.","Invoice for check of $92.50 for Tyler's expenses. 1 p. PDS.","Urges the Department to restore Tyler to his position; believes Tyler to have \"discharged the duties of his office faithfully\" and \"that the Department could not obtain a more conscientious, reliable, or intelligent office.\" 2 pp. Cy of ALS.","Asks that the order to terminate Tyler's position be rescinded; argues tha the action was taken to prevent him from running against Dr. Jorgenson; believes Tyler to have \"discharged faithfully all the duties the Department required of him;\" recounts Tyler's past services for the party. 3 pp. ALS.","In response to Sherman's letter of the 25th of that month, points out that it was obviously in Jorgenson's interests to have him removed; states that Mr. Braxton, Customs Collector at Norfolk has been \"playing a double political game\" in support of \"Goode in the Norfolk district and for Jorgenson in this District;\" notes that whatever Braxton has said against him is pure hearsay since they have never met; describes Braxton as \"utterly infamous in his private relations, and a liar;\" calls Dr. Jorgensen an \"unkempt scoundrel;\" states that his actions have been done from his heart and with the interests of the Party in mind; promises not to act against Jorgensen in deference to Sherman. 7 pp. AcyS of ALS.","Describes a device invented by Professor Williamson which Newman believes will be in great demand in India - \"at once a Water Cooler, a Refrigerator, and an Air Cooler and Purifier.\" 1 p. Cy of ALS.","Regrets Tyler leaving his city; informs Tyler that \"I and my dear ones are sadly in need, and I know not what we shall do;\" discusses the value of bestowing \"equal patronage on all classes.\" 2 pp. ALS.","Congratulates Sherman for his \"triumph last night in the U.S. Senate in regard to the New York Custom House nominations;\" notes that Sherman is \"growing in strength before the country in view of the issue of 1880.\" 3 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Inquires as to Tyler's present status; states he would like to get a new position under the government and asks Tyler for advice and assistance in this matter. 2 pp. ALS.","Asks Phillips to deliver the enclosed letter from John Tyler to Mr. Barnes of the International Review; describes Tyler as a \"Gentleman of very great and wide literary experience.\" 1 p. Cy of ALS.","Asks Barnes if he will accept him as a contributor to the International Review; gives his literary credentials; describes his literary style, 3 pp. Cy of ALS.","Discusses the organization and plans of the \"national or Greenback Party\" to gain control of Congress and the presidency. 3 pp. ACys of ALS.","Expresses desire to examine any articles which Tyler may wish to send for publication in the International Review.","Promises to obtain a patent for Williamson's \"Aeriatron\" in Canada; asks for all the information on the device in order to be prepared for his presentation of the device to the Canadian government,. 2 pp. Cy of ALS.","Explains that due to the amount of material that they have had to examine, they [the North American Review] have not been able \"to give careful attention before this to your paper on the issue of 1880.\" 1 p. ALS. Including Nwscl., an advertisement for the \"St. Louis Magazine.\" 1 p.","Informs Tyler that the editor of the North American Review has not yet been able to reach a decision concerning Tyler's article. 1 p. ACs.","Explains how lonely it has been without Tyler; gives news of her family; wishes Tyler to come visit before he leaves. 2 pp. Cy of ALS.","Sends Sherman an article from the New Orleans Times; believes that a Republican ticket of Sherman as President and Hamilton Fish of New York as Vice-President would best be able \"to meet the issue of 1880.\" 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Gives a favorable report on the operation of Prof. Williamson's Aeriatron in the Washington Female Seminary; states that \"the young ladies study with more ease;\" and that \"the air is kept perfectly pure.\" 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Asks Tyler to help him obtain the signature of Tyler's father, ex-President Tyler, as he has collected the autographs of all the presidents of the United States except Tyler's. 2 pp. ALS.","Agrees to make a similar agreement with Tyler as to the Aeriatron in regards to Florida as had been made for Eastern Louisiana, but not for Texas; gives Tyler the instructions for creating a mixture to pour into the Aeriatron. 2 pp. ALS.","Congratulates Tyler on his introduction of the \"Aeriatron\" into New Orleans; discusses certificates of Dr. Saunderland's and others to whom Tyler had earlier referred; discusses experiments with the \"Aeriatron.\" 4 pp. ALS. Including AN, a postscript detailing chemical mixtrues for the \"Aeriatron;\" 2 pp., and frag., the address of A. C. Litchfield, United States Consul General.","Encloses a certificate from the third auditor; explains how valuable this endorsement for the Aeriatron is, in view of the offensive air of the auditor's office; hopes that Tyler is making progress. 2 pp. ALS. Inluding Cy of AMsS, an endorsement from Horace Austin, Auditor, in regards to the Aeriatron. 1 p.","Discusses recent appointments in the Senate; mentions the progress of his case against Denver and Peck in the Supreme Court; discusses matters of his estates. 2 pp. ALS.","Discusses how much she enjoys Washington, D.C.; gives news of her family; describes her social life. 3 pp. ALS.","Asks Sherman to \"glance over our Vicksburg address as contained in the Picayune of this morning;\" mentions the Bourbon Democrat plan to halt the \"Negroe-exodus;\" explains the selection of Governor Foote to present the address. 1 p. ACyS of ALS. Including Nwscl of the Picayune of 3 May 1879 dealing with the Vicksburg Labor Convention. 1 p.","Thanks Tyler for sending him a copy of Tyler's exposition and paper; refuses to accept Tyler's offer of sending 150 more copies, but asks for 25 or 50; mentions Austin's certificate which Williamson had mailed earlier to Tyler. 2 pp. ALS.","Details the proceedings at the Vicksburg Labor-question Convention; explains the reasons for drawing up a new preamble and resolution for the convention which they include. 2 pp. Cy of ALS. Including Nwscls on the resolutions of Gov. Foote at the Vicksburg Convention. 2 pp.","Describes to Sherman the plot hatched by the \"Bourbon Democrats and Bull-dozers\" at the Vicksburg convention to keep the Negroes held to the land and gain control of the Administration and Congress in 1880; notes that the \"carpet-baggers\" have lost nearly all influence in the South; assures Sherman in a postscipt that he is abstaining \"entirely from all official interferences.\" 6 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Thanks Tyler for his account of the events at the Vicksburg Convention. 1 p. ALS.","Apologizes for not having written in so long; sends news of her father and other family members; social news; asks Tyler to write to Senator Margen for her father. 4 pp. ALS.","Informs Tyler of a requisition for two \"Aeriatrons\" by the chief clerk of the Light-House Board; encloses copy of an endorsement of the Aeriatron by the above-mentioned clerk; asks for 25 copies of Tyler's paper on the Aeriatron and encloses stamps. Including Cy of ALS, endorsement of the Aeriatron by A. B. Johnson, Chief Clerk. 2 pp.","Informs Tyler that Mr. Tracey will introduce Tyler and himself [Foote] at Dr. Hartzell's; arranges for his son to pick up Tyler at 6:30. 1 p. ALS.","Discusses Sherman's chances against General Grant as presidential nominee for 1880; notes that the \"Coloured People have, unquestionably, moved up solidly to our position\" after the revelation of their former leaders' intent at the Vicksburg convention, thanks to Gov. Foote; discusses the upcoming mass-meeting at Lafayette Square. 4 pp. ACyS of ALS. Including Nwscl on the subject of the \"Negroe Exodus\" and the mass-meeting to be held at Lafayette Square on 21 May 1879. 3 clippings.","Acknowledges receipt of Tyler's letters; notes that Annie received her package from Tyler; gives news of Annie and Mr. Benehan; inquires as to when Tyler expects to return to Washington. 2 pp. ALS.","Sends Sherman copies of the \"Observer\" and the \"Southwestern Christian Advocate\" on the subject of the mass meeting held at LaFayette Square, New Orleans, on 21 May 1879; describes the editor of the \"Advocate,\" Mr. Hartzell who is also the Presiding Elder of the Methodist Church in that area; details the proceedings of the Queens dinner at the St. Charles Hotel; gives news of Mayor Weeks' activities, notes that the involvement of the Post-Office and Custom House gauges with the Grant Campaign Committee is due merely to their \"fishing about for the chances of official retention under General Grant.\" 4 pp. ACyS of ALS. Including News dealing with the Vicksburg Labor Convention and the Mass meeting at Lafayette Square, New Orleans, \"The New Orleans Observer,\" 10 May 1879, and the \"South Western Chrisitan Advocate,\" 29 May 1879. Transferred to Newspaper Collection.","Announces intention to call on Tyler the next day at 10:00 AM to talk \"of our mutual friend the sec'y of the Treasury.\" 1 p. ALS.","Advises Sherman on issues he believes necessary to be acted upon in the interest of the 1880 election campaign; details methods of controlling the officials in Louisiana that are there in the interest of Senator Kellogg: Andrew Dumant, W. H. Dirkgrave and H. Ingalls; gives ideas on swinging the conservative men of the area over to the Republican party; informs Sherman of Gov. Foote's address at the Commencement of the New Orleans Institute for the education of Coloured Teachers and Ministers. 6 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Informs Tyler that \"Mr. Jewett has no authority to speak for me or in my name;\" acknowledges receipt of Tyler's letters. 1 p. LS.","Discusses Senator Kellogg's position; believes it to be too soon to act upon Tyler's suggestions; approves the course of action of Mr. Foote and Tyler; discusses the need to \"secure conservative support among white men...willing to give to the colored people their Constitutional rights;\" believes Tyler should talk with Dumont and Dirkgrave; gives support of Col. Anderson. 5 pp. LS.","Thanks Tyler for his letters; gives news of their home in Jacksonville; notes that he is \"still as poor as a church mouse;\" family news. 4 pp. ALS.","Warns Sherman of the continuing danger to the Nation and the Republican Party from the South; states that, based upon his observations, everything \"hangs upon the Presidential issue of 1880, and the security of the whole depends upon the success of the Republican Party;\" warns that it is \"the intention of the Southern Democracy...to destroy the Union and the Nation;\" describes the hatred in the South of anyone who is not a Democrat; notes the buildup of military strength in the South; lists federal officers in the area and informs Sherman of their \"friendliness;\" towards him [Sherman] and their political orientation; gives suggestions as to how to deal with them. 12 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Expresses desire to relate all his observations which concern Sherman's interests in the area in regard to the election of 1880; gives a lengthy account of influential people and positions in the area and gives suggestions of courses of action for Sherman to promote his interests; complements Mr. Pitkin's paper on the election issue of 1880 [in a postscript]. 14 pp. ACys of ALS.","Describes the involvement of a number of people in the Great Campaign for 1800; relates the editorial attack upon himself, Gov. Foote and Sherman in the Times newspaper of New Orleans; discusses the faithfulness of some of Sherman's supporters in the area; describes the \"New Liberal Republican Democratic Conspiracy\" which hopes to set William M, Evarts of New York as President who would then be \"as powerless in the hands of the Southern majority of the New Party as an infant;\" complements Pitkin's abilities, but warns Sherman to be cautious with him. 12 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Mentions the Centennial Address made by Marshall Pitkin; believes Pitkin to still be the best man for the job of Collector. 1 p. ACyS of ALS.","Informs Tyler of Mattie's wedding to Charles R. Chaires; asks for money to repay a loan needed for the wedding; describes job problems; sends regards from family. 3 pp. ALS.","1 p. N. Including Nwscl, \"The Tilden Conspiracy, How it was Frustrated,\" New Orleans Times [21 June 1879], interview with Gen. Stewart L. Woodward concerning the steps taken to \"defeat any attempts to inaugurate Mr. Tilden in this city [New York] as president of the United States on the 4th of March, 1877.\" 1 p.","Believes that the peace and unity of the Nation is dependant upon the disruption of the Democratic Party in the Southern States, especially in Louisiana; advocates the appointment of Mr. Pitkin as Collector in the Custom House since \"this State [La.], cannot be redeemed from Democratic control with the present officials here in the political front of the Republican Party;\" believes that with Mr. Pitkin, the Republican Party will be able to entice the \"conservative white men property-holders\" to their side for the 1880 election; states that the present officials are, for the most part, \"well known as the Confederates and Pals of Kellogg in disreputable transactions;\" warns of the imminent danger to the Republican Party and to the Nation if immediate steps are not taken. 13 pp. AcyS of ALS.","Acknowledges receipt of Sherman's letter of the 19th of the month; assures Sherman that his actions have been entirely legitimate and that he has never had \"a mere pecuniary motive\" for his actions. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Describes the \"Grant Clubs that have sprung up in New Orleans; relates the contents of several editorials concerning the 1880 election; recommends the confirmation of Pitkins which he explained in earlier letters; assures Sherman that he has kept a low profile in New Orleans, avoiding any associations; believes that \"all political matters will go well in Louisiana, and reflectively elsewhere in the South\" if his actions are acted upon. 4 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Scope and Contents","Discusses Col. William Wright's visit to Washington to inform the [Treasury] Department that \"ex union soldiers had been ignored in Custom House appointments;\" states however that \"nearly 40 ex union soldiers are on the Custom House rolls, about a quarter of the force;\" discusses the program that has been created for the removal of 57 present C. H. employees to replace them with ex-union soldiers. 3 pp. ALS.","Draws attention to an editorial in the \"Democrat\" that Gov. Foote believed to be \"indicative of a split in the Democratic Party, the more healthy and conservative portion siding in the future with the Republican Party;\" urges Sherman to take action to take advantage of the situation; discusses Col. W[illiam] Wright's trip to Washington to represent the interests of ex-union soldiers in Custom-House employment; discusses Wright's and others' connections with the local Grant clubs; warns Sherman of the scheming conducted by \"these old Louisiana Political huckstering knaves.\" 3 pp. ACyS.","Thanks Tyler for the information that he and Gov. Foote have supplied about the political situation in Louisiana; discusses the matter of the Black \"exodus\" from the South and his policy on the Subject; asks Tyler to continue supplying information; promises to try to get more support from the Administration for Tyler. 6 pp. ALS.","States that Tyler's \"suggestions to the Adm[inistratio]n looking to official changes at New Orleans, will not be acted upon till after the coming election, if at all;\" thanks Tyler for his support; criticizes Sherman for continuing to keep the present disreputable officials in Louisiana; believes that \"we owe the Northern Republicans nothing\" and speaks of a possible coalition between Southern Republicans and Conservatives in the area to support a Conservative-Democratic candidate; states that \"we care nothing for long-range assurances of good will from the north.\" 8 pp. ALS. Including ALS from Pitkin informing Tyler that he wrote the above letter, \"not one word whereof would I revoke under any circumstances.\" 1 p.","Asks for definite assurances that Sherman and the Administration will take action in Louisiana along the lines suggested by Tyler; believes that failure to do so will jeopardize \"everything in a National point of view;\" denounces Senator Kellogg; warns that \"your [Sherman's] friends can easily form Conservative Combinations for State purposes;\" warns Sherman of the danger to the Nation should the Republicans not win the election of 1880. 4 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Reemphasizes the need for a change in the Collectorship of New Orleans due to the upcoming election in December called by the Constitutional Convention that was just adjourned; discusses Pitkin's views on the subject; stresses the importance of an alliance between the Republican Party and Conservatives in the South; believes that Sherman's election as President would be assured in 1880 \"provided the political unity of the Sixteen States of the South is broken up.\" 5 pp. Df. of L.","Praises Tyler's \"courage and vigor\" in representing their interests at the Capital; states that there is no news as yet about \"Mr. Richardson's comission as a special agent of the P.O. Dept.\" 2 pp. ALS.","Informs Tyler that the office of Mayor Weeks was broken into by order of the Collector [Badger] by Lawler, Boyle and Edwards; calls for immediate action to be taken; reports that \"important sections of the party are announcing that under no circumstances will they act under the Federal officials now in office;\" discusses the \"intention to open war on Weeks in the 'Times'\" which was prevented by Jewett. 4 pp. ALS.","Encloses a letter about the Kellogg scandal which wants Tyler to have printed in the Washington Republican; believes that the editor of the Republican, Brooks, \"will use it gladly\" as he is down on Kellogg;\" thanks Tyler for his \"championship of the good cause here.\" 2 pp. ALS.","Believes that a united South might be able to win over a few Northern states nd secure a Democratic victory in 1880; warns of the danger of civil war in connection with the 1880 election and of the selfish ambitions of politicians; notes that the \"only care\" of the Chief Magistrate, however, \"is to offer suggestions as to how to avoid the upcoming danger. 5 pp. [Cy?] of AL, incomplete.","Discusses the corruption associated with Senator Kellogg; describes Kellogg's scandal at the 'Packard House' where \"the Republican commissioners secured fresh return blanks from the State Registrar's office and by a concerted fraud, returned the three defeated Republican candidates elected;\" describes the ring of Kellogg's co-conspirators, including Louis Sauer [Appraiser of Customs for involvement of Packard; relates the suspicious history of Kellogg's career and believes that the administration \"will not weep when the Senate ejects its last 'carpet-bagger'.\" 11 pp. AL.","Hopes that the \"administration will be able to appreciate justly your [JT] high merits and qualifications;\" hopes that Tyler will be able to secure an official position; regrets that there is no vacancy in his office; states that he is \"not at all mingling in the political strife here\" and will be content with \"any one of the distinguished Republican Statesmen now spoken of for the Presidency;\" discusses the upcoming election of 1880. 5 pp. ALS.","Thanks Tyler for writing on his behalf to Gov. Foote; assures Tyler that he [Jewett] and Pitkin will control the Republican convention of Oct. 20; states that the \"party looks to us for leadership in a bitter war upon Kellogg;' denounces Kellogg; promises to write tomorrow. 5 pp. ALS.","Asks for a copy of Tyler's sypher key as he lost his own; announces the appointment of Richardson; discusses the upcoming convention and his method of controlling it with Pitkin. 2 pp. ALS. Including post script, discusses the address published by the soldiers association against Kellogg. 1 p.","Acknowledges receipt of Tyler's letter of the 6th; states that he is \"insufficiently equipped with means\" to run for the governship as Gov. Foote has advised; promises to take an active part in the convention; wants to \"show this imbecile Adm[inistratio]n that its sub-imbeciles here are in no sense representative or even pensioners on our political grace longer.\" 2 pp. ALS.","Asks Tyler to get information as to the whereabouts of Special Agent Weeks and try to get him to return as soon as possible; is convinced that control of the convention is assured. 2 pp. ALS.","Informs Tyler that his letter has just been read by Pitkin and Jewett and that they \"fully concur in all your suggestions;\" states that the other gentlemen to whom Tyler referred are unkown to him; intends to write an open letter in response to Tyler's. 2 pp. ALS.","Discusses the events at the convention - \"all did not go as well as we hoped for some were seduced by promises from the C. H. [Customs House]\"; describes losses sustained by the C. H.; describes the use of alcohol and ballot-box stuffing in the election; asks for Tyler to send his thoughts on the matters presented. 6 pp. ALS.","Encloses letter which he had promised to send Tyler; asks Tyler to read it and if published, to see to the collection of proof sheets; believes the letter to be \"an honest and independant expression of my views and feelings,\" but doubts whether it will get published in \"these times of editorial apathy.\" 2 pp. ALS.","Discusses how Beattie was going to select him [Pitkin] as Chairman of the Campaign Com., but had backed down under pressure from \"Wharton, Badger, Lewis, Marks and Co.\" and selected McMillan, whom the C. Housers dislike heartily;\" informs Tyler that he had put Sypher on the committee list of 25; fears that Sypher will not be interested \"with the C. H. toads squatting on the campaign.\" 2 pp. ALS.","Announces that the secretaryship of the Campaign Committee was offered to him and that he would take it if he was paid $100 per week; states that \"as this campaign is a preordained failure, I want my compensation in advance this time;\" wishes Sherman could be President, but knows it to be impossible; adds that Sherman might have had a delegation had he acted on his suggestions in January 1879; discusses the chances of Louisiana republicans; reveals information [confidential] from W. H. Roberts that Marks was to be removed; discusses Beattie's character and his actions concerning Pitkin; suggests making Pitkin Collector. 2 pp. ALS.","Sends a newspaper clipping detailing the Republican platform in the area; discusses prospects for the 1880 election, sectionalism in Congress, and the political situation in general; states that there are Democrats in Congress who realize they must make a change in tactics if they want the party to make a respectable showing in the election of 1880; discusses rumors of a conspiracy of Southern Republicans in Washington to join the Democrats if the election were given a sectional aspect; warns of the danger of this. 15 pp. ALS. Including Nwscl - report on the Republican platform and list of members of the State Central Committee [Louisiana].","Asks Tyler to \"push Postmaster Edmunds into getting us three or four Northern speakers;\" explains the necessity of this; discusses attempts to win over ex-confederates and conservatives; asks Tyler to talk with Sypher about getting their ticket in the newspapers. 1 p. ALS.","Encloses photographs and a letter for Mrs. Hayes inspection of relatives of the late Major General George H. Thomas; gives details of the family. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Praises Tyler for \"this singular analytical power of your mind\" in relation to previous information given on the political situation; asks Tyler for his perspectives on the present situation - the election of 1880 and the relationship between Virginia and the South. 2 pp. ALS.","Offers some suggestions for corrections of Robers' address [on the state debt?]; promises to try to help pay for the publication. 2 pp. ALS. Including Nwscl, on the State debt [June 19, 1879]. 1 p.","Inquires as to the whereabouts of several endorsements and recommendations of Tylers that he gave to the Senate Judiciary Committee when he was confirmed as Assessor of Internal Revenue for Florida. 11 pp. ALS.","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.","Asks to secure Tyler's influence in obtaining an appointment in the Pension office in Washington; lists his credentials. 2 pp. ALS.","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 \"full harvest of beneficience may be reaped to all her [Virginia's] people;\" discusses the Readjustor coalition's bid to break up the political solidarity of the South; notes that as soon as \"Virginia becomes arrayed Nationally, in spirit and in truth, Sectionalism will cease.\" 13 pp. ACyS of ALS.","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.\"","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.","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.","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.","Advises Tyler as to room accommodations in the area, 2 pp. ALS.","Handwritten copy of a letter marked \"Personal\" to John Sherman about Yorktown Customs Office, elections and other political viewpoints.","Advises Tyler on his trip to the Republican convention; discusses the role of Tucker the lighthouse keeper. 11 pp. ALS. Including Nwscl dated as 25 August 1880 from West Point, Va., concerning John Tyler's declaration of allegiance to Hancock.","Discusses the plans of the Bourbon Funder faction to create divisions among the ranks of the Republicans; states that may succeed in leading away the Coloured people; notes that Baily is the only one who could give the Bourbons a chance at the election; asks Tyler to ask Baily to withdraw. 3 pp. ALS.","Quotes to Baily a letter from General Mahone urging Baily to withdraw his candidacy; advises Baily to do the same; informs Baily of the character and status of Mahone. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Relates the advantage to the Southern states there would have been if there were more men like Tyler who had the courage to affiliate themselves with the Republican party and endure the stamp of \"Traitor and Renegade\" by their fellow citizens; encloses a letter in support of President Grant in 1872. 6 pp. ALS.","Copy of above letter in Tyler's hand. 4 pp. Cy of ALS.","Recommends John Tyler to the office of Attorney General; complimetns Tyler's abilities as a \"learned and eloquent writer and speaker, a lawyer of known reputation.\" 1 p. Cy of ALS.","Apologizes to Tyler for the delay in sending the letters Tyler had requested. 1 p. ALS.","Asks Tyler to meet him at the Court House at 12 tomorrow to discuss business connected with Tyler's legislation. 1 p. ALS.","Encloses letters from Colonel Ewell of interest to Devens; discusses his past employment; asks for employment in the Department of the Attorney General. 4 pp. Cy of ALS.","Encloses letters from Colonel Ewell, President of William and Mary College; discusses the upcoming election and the Mahone movement; urges the Republican party to join forces with Mahone to create \"a true National attitude in the Senate\" and to crush out the Bourbon Democracy and break up the South; discusses prospects for local elections [Virginia]; asks for a commission to be restored to him. 5 pp. ACys of ALS.","Informs Tyler with regret that he cannot find any employment for him in the Department; explains that there is already a number of others on file waiting for employment and that there is no hope for a position for Tyler. 3 pp. LS.","Informs Tyler that the Attorney General would very much enjoy appointing Tyler to a position in the department, but regrests that he cannot do so. 2 pp. ALS.","Introduces a letter that he wrote to Sherman which he included in this letter; sends his respects to Tyler and his daughter. 1 p. Cy of ALS.","Compliments the accomplishments of John Tyler, Jr., describes Tyler's hardships as a result of his becoming Republican; urges Sherman and the party to reward those southern Republicans like Tyler who worked so hard for the cause. 3 pp. Cy of ALS.","Expresses desire to invite Tyler to Norfolk to deliver lectures; discusses the time and terms of the lecture; asks Tyler to respond if the terms are agreeable. 3 pp. ALS. Including Nwscl, 2 p.","Informs Sherman that \"General John Tyler is desirous of an appointment in your Department;\" compliments Tyler's abilities. 1 p. Cy of ALS.","Calls attention to Tyler's hope for appointment in the government; praises Tyler's abilities and support of the Republican party; recommends his appointment. 1 p. Cy of ALS.","Praises at length all of Hayes' successes during his presidency; congratulates his statesmanship; calls his attention to the letter from Ewell to show that not everyone thinks ill of Tyler. 3 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Forwards 6 copies of the Gazette to Tyler; hopes the publication will do Tyler good in Washington; intends to publish the same article right before Tyler's lectures in Norfolk; regrets that he cannot pay Tyler in advance for the lectures. 2 pp. ALS.","States that \"Brady can do nothing for the present;\" promises to do whatever he can to promote Tyler's interests. 1 p. ALS.","Apologizes for their long delay in replying to Tyler's letter; states that they will be happy to examine his paper on the \"Disaster on the Princeton\" and any other article. 2 pp. C.","Informs Tyler that he sent 6 additional copies of the Liberal yesterday; discusses which ways would be best to get the article across to the people; argues that the publication of the material from Whig and President Ewell would work against Tyler's audience; discusses how to use the publications as a \"masked battery with a deadly effect;\" states that he wil give the circular to everyone with a \"spoon-ful of brains\" in Norfolk. 3 pp. ALS.","Regrets that they cannot use Tyler's poem; explains that they did not have room for so large an article as Tyler's manuscipt relating to the Princeton disaster; states that they might be able to use such an article if it was restricted to five pages in length; gives information regarding a book Tyler had spoken of. 3 pp. ALS.","Mentions his family's relation to the family of Major General George H. Thomas; discusses the prospects of Garfield appointing a man from the South for his cabinet; suggests Judge Robert W. Hughes and Colonel Benjamin S. Ewell for Attorney General and Secretary of the Interior; discusses the advantage to be gained from selecting such men and the future of the nationalist spirit in the South. 4 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Acknowledges receipt of Tyler's letter, is \"gratified to know that you are still alive and well;\" is \"sorry we lost Hancock;\" asks Tyler's opinion of Garfield; announces the recovery of Florida from the 'ashes' and invites Tyler down. 3 pp. ALS. Including Nwscl on Mahone and Hancock in the Virginia elections. 1 p.","Informs Tyler with regret that the Herndern property is rented for 1881; hopes that Tyler will again take residence in West Point. 1 p. ALS.","Informs Tyler that the papers have not come to hand; will do as he asked as soon as they come. 1 p. C.","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.","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.","Informs Tyler that his lectures have to be postponed to January 13 and 14. 1 p. Telegram.","Thanks Tyler for the information and suggestions in his letter. 1 p. ALS.","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.","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.","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.","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.","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.","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.","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.","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.","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.","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.","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.","Explains his pecuniary interest in the joint venture of Critcher and Strong in Arizona and Sonora; details his life of hardship the past few years as he was scorned and abused because of his views; states that he is interested in the Arizona and Sonora project in order to be able to provide comfortable for his daughter. 4 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Details some of the events in his life from the past three years in response to Anderson's request. 5 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Announces that he will be pleased to see Tyler in Florida and asks him to call at his house upon his arrival. 1 p. ALS.","Reaffirms his statements to Garfield concerning Ewell, but does not believe that any appointment will be made from the South; informs Ewell of Lewis' trip to Mentor, Ohio; believes that the \"liberal movement will sweep the state this year overwhelmingly;\" includes additional letters so that \"you may understand and appreciate more fully some matters personal to myself.\" 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Reminds Windom of his previous contributions of information; states that he is not seeking an appointment; discusses the future of the Colored People and the Republican party in relation to the Mahone movement in Virginia; believes the the failure of the liberal movement will result in the reestablishment of \"Bourbon Democratic Rule and tyranny;\" notes the existence of an anti-Mahone faction with Wickham, Deuzendorf and Jorgensen who are plotting to seize control of the chief federal offices in Virginia. 11 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Regrets to have found that Tyler has been ordered to Florida; discusses politics, family matters. 3 pp. ALS.","Relates his orders to report to Florida and his actions when he reached there in response to his instructions issued by Windom's department on the 8th of February. 3 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Details political situation in Florida; believes that Florida can be redeemed from Democratic control and that he can bring it about working with \"Old-line Whigs;\" details his past activities and appointments. 9 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Responds to Department orders to make a report; describes the illicit activity of 3 schooners, the Attic, Gertrude and Boyle which are engaged in smuggling liquors to the various hotels in Florida; notes ways to prevent future such problems; asks for his paycheck for work in February. 13 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Acknowledges receipt of Tyler's letter; asks for his views on the President and Mr. Windom; discusses Tyler's relationship with Mahone; states that the 'Staunton Virginian' will soon be in full accord with the movement. 2 pp. ALS.","Asks for information concerning the burial site of the late President Tyler; wishes to obtain a steroescopic view of the grave. 1 p. TL.","Asks where he could obtain a stereoscopic view of President Tyler's grave. 1 p. TL.","Informs Haines that no steroscopic view of his father's grave has been taken; gives Haines the location of the grave and notes that no monument has been erected on the spot. 1 p. ACyS of ALS.","States that Mr. Palmore has given claim on their minerals due to poor health; offers them a vacant house to stay in if they should come visit the mines; states that he is anxious to have the mines worked; encloses a sample. 2 pp. ALS.","States that he had been digging in his Kaolin mine and found it to improve in quality and quantity; invites Kellam up to look farther into the vains [sic]; asks Kellam to write before he comes. 2 pp. ALS.","Discusses Mahone and the Readjusters; describes John Tyler, Jr. favorably and \"well fitted for any position in or out of the State;\" mentions the rising influence of the railroad. 4 pp. ALS.","Notes that they found a \"considerable quantity of Kaolin\" at the last place he worked and also found a good deal of mica at the old pit; asks Chappell to come up soon. 1 p. C.","Asks Kellam to come up and look at the Kolin mine. 2 pp. ALS.","Discusses Mr. Kellam and the Kaolin mine. 2 pp. ALS.","Asks what Mr. Massey thought of the letter; asks about matters in Richmond; states that he had advised Mr. Dezendorf to support Tyler and had convinced Dezendorf not to fight Lively. 2 pp. ALS.","Is pleased to hear of Tyler's high regard for him; states that he will be in Richmond and would like to see Tyler. 1 p. ALS.","Invites Tyler to address the readjusters of New Kent on August 11; includes travel arrangements. 1 p. ALS.","Describes the virtue of John Tyler, Jr., and his \"able, statesmanlike, patriotic and elegant address\" to the people of New Kent; notes the resolution passed by the Readjusters to have Tyler's address published in the Whig. 2 pp. Cy of ALS.","Asks Tyler to verify his promise to write Baker a \"Christmas Tree speech;\" requests Tyler to \"dot the speech with some sentimentality\" as \"this leaves one or all, and the Readjusters happy.\" 1 p. ALS.","Asks Tyler to go and see General Carmen, Chief Clerk of the Agriculture Dept., and persuade him to keep Watson's daughter Marion on as long as he can. 1 p. ALS.","Discusses the issue between Massey and Mahone at the \"Colaition\" caucus of last night; believes that the Jorgensen, Dezendorf and Wickham faction and the Democrats will join forces with the Masseyites; describes Mahone's character and his attempt to set himself up as an \"absolute Dictator;\" explains to Arthur that he is provideing this information solely out of courtesy and that he is not seeking official favor by such action. 5 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Expresses his views on the \"Coalition party\" of Virginia; describes his past experiences in the South and his services to the Republican party; believes himself entitled to promotion in the same line of service; asks for General Longstreet as an assistant acting under his instruction. 5 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Regrets that he could not honor Crook's request for an autograph letter of Tyler's father as all his papers were taken from Tyler Jr. during the Civil War; gives a detailed acount of the Tyler family history. 6 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Fears that \"my baby\" is sick as he hasn't heard from her for over a week; discusses his prospects for employment; asks her to keep up her spirits. 2 pp. ALS.","Encloses copy of a letter from Everett to John C. New, Assistant Secretary of the Treasury; hopes it will do Tyler good. 1 p. Cy of ALS.","Explains how Tyler convinced him to be a Republican after listening to a speech of his; recommends highly Tyler for an appointment in the Treasury Department. 2 pp. Cy of ALS.","Congratulates Tyler upon the Secretary's \"partial recognition\" of his merits; trusts that this will lead to \"more remunerative ackowledgments of your intrinsic worth.\" 1 p. ALS.","Is glad that Lively disapproves of Dezendorf's actions in antagonizing the Coalition movement in Virginia; states that \"this Committee desires the election of the gentlemen to Congress nominated by the Coalition movement in Virginia.\" 1 p. TL.","Congratulates Tyler on the recognition of his merits by the Secretary of the Treasury; states that they are in \"want\" and look to Tyler for the relief he promised and is now able to afford. 1 p. ALS.","Acknowledges receipt of $20 from Tyler making a total of $175 paid from 1865; gives family news. 4 pp. ALS.","Acknowledges receipt of four notes of $50 each which he accepts as payment in full; dicusses financial arrangements; states that his wife is confined to bed and would like to see Tyler. 1 p. ALS.","Speaks of old times, old friends; discusses Tyler's career; gives family news; believes that \"there still exists sympathy for the old cause\" in Tyler's \"warm heart.\" 4 pp. ALS.","Gives Tyler a bill from the Capitol hotel to September 3; describes preferred method of payment. 2 pp. ALS. Including ADS, receipt of $46.60 on above account dated 1 November 1884. 1 p.","Asks Tyler if he can get a position for him in the government; believes President Arthur would do well for himself to appoint the grandson of President Tyler; discusses his work at the Savannah Morning News as managing editor. 1 p. ALS.","Thanks Tyler for his prompt reply to his earlier letter; states again that his reason in writing is that he finds his present job \"not at all pleasant\" and would be interested in getting a government appointment. 1 p. ALS.","States that he has managed to convince the landlord to wait to the 10th to take the rent; asks Tyler if he can get the money to them a day earlier than the 11th, when the note matures; informs Tyler that there will be a vacant room there soon and invites him to come live there. 1 p. ALS.","Discusses his present appointment and prospects for the furture; advises her to stay in Virginia as all the money he now makes goes to support her aunt Letty; gives news of Bessie Denison; believes that if Mr. New becomes the Secretary of the Treasury, his [JT] future will be secure.","Replies to Lively's letter that the Committee is \"heartily and earnestly in favor of the election of Hon. Harry Libbey to Congress.\" 1 p. TL.","Informs Tyler that he succeeded in procuring the \"Blue Book\" and had it delivered to Tyler at the Clarendon; states that he will also send five volumes of the Paris Exposition; lets Tyler know that he would be happy to secure any other books from the State Department that Tyler might want. 1 p. ALS.","Informs Tyler that he sent to the Post Office a package containing the \"Paris Exposition report\" and that it will be necessary for Tyler to go and pick it up. 1 p. ALS.","Asks Tyler for the $60 he owes for board at the Capitol Hotel as he is in a bad financial situation; states that the \"political horizon looks bright for the cause of Liberalism in Virginia.\"","Requests the presence of Tyler at a meeting of the Pioneer Council [S. of I.] on Saturday Nov. 11 at 7:30. 1 p. ACS.","Asks Tyler's assistance in helping his wife obtain her share of Henry Curtis' will; asks Tyler to think the matter over carefully and set a percentage rate for his services. 3 pp. ALS.","Thanks Tyler for the Christmas gifts he sent her; hopes the New Year will be profitable for Tyler; gives family news. 2 pp. ALS.","Begs Tyler to get his papers at once from Richmond; believes Tyler to be able to help in this matter more than anyone else; gives family news. 3 pp. ALS.","Thanks Tyler for his letter and clippings; explains that she cannot give Tyler news of West Point as she has not been there since September; hopes that Tyler will write as often as possible. 2 pp. ALS.","States that he is recovering from his ailments; regrets \"the loss of our pleasant whist party;\" thanks Tyler for his hospitality, offers to reciprocate. 2 pp. ALS.","Wants to see Tyler; hopes to get settled down in a few days. 1 p. ALS.","Sends seasons greetings. 1 p. ALS.","Asks Tyler to come to her house at 4 o'clock on a business matter. 1 p. ALS.","Acknowledges receipt of Tyler's note and enclosed slip of 1 January. 1 p. LS.","Thanks Tyler for the newspaper clippings containing Tyler's speech upon the character of the late Alexander Eagleton. 1 p. ALS.","An invitation for 8:00. 1 p. ANS.","Describes the occasion of the resignation of President Tyler's Cabinet in 1841. 1 p. Df incomplete.","Thanks Tyler about Bolts; asks \"who was the old housekeeper at Greenway after grandmother's death in 1797;\" asks him to look at his article in American History magazine. 1 p. ACS.","Thanks Tyler for the articles he sent. 1 p. ALS.","Returns the dollar that Tyler borrowed from Lamar last year. 1 p. ACyS of ALS.","Discusses the two trunks left by Tyler at the Ford's Hotel which he picked up; describes what he placed in the trunks; encloses receipt from Ford's Hotel; states that he shipped the trunks today to Tyler C.O.D. 2 pp. ALS. Including ADS, Tyler's IOU for $17.60, 1 p. and ALS, from Rosere acknowledging receipt of same. 1 p.","Discusses the claim of Tyler's sister, L. Semple, to a piece of property now owned by the College of William and Mary; promises to look into the matter; asks if Mrs. Semple might have any pertinent documents that might help substantiate her claim.","Apologizes for not visiting Tyler while he was in D.C., but explains that he was called home on urgent business; describes future plans of the Southern Historical and Benevolent Association; asks Tyler for contribution of material. 2 pp. ALS.","Asks Tyler to hurry up with the article on Texas; sends love to Mattie. 1 p. ACS.","Explains how she[?] thought Tyler was dead; describes how much Tyler meant to her; gives family news. 3 pp. ALS.","Expresses surprise that Lamar had said that he had not received Tyler's letter of 6 February; describes how he trusted it to a page in the Senate to deliver it to Lamar. 2 pp. ALS.","Thanks Tyler for his letter and enclosures; states that he had already seen the article on the death of Mr. Eagleton; regrets that he has not seen much of the Tyler family; gives family news; promises to write \"Aunt Letty;\" hopes Tyler will keep in touch.","Thanks Tyler for his letter; discusses Mahone; asks Tyler's opinion on the Temperance issue as he notes that drinking has been Tyler's only drawback; believes that \"Temperance is soon to be the one grand question in this country;\" discusses his financial difficulties. 2 pp. ALS.","Explains that she has been kept busy by visitors and was not able to answer Tyler's letter immediately; describes Florida; looks forward to return to Savannah. 6 pp. ALS.","Informs Tyler that he purchased the Savannah News in an effort to make something of his life; finds himself in financial difficulties; asks Tyler to negotiate for him a loan of $1000 in Washington. 4 pp. ALS.","Discusses Willy Waller; asks for money; explains her bills; asks of Miss Tyler. 2 pp. ALS.","Believes that he could set the paper on a \"solid an profitable basis;\" if he could only raise the money; asks if it would be possible for him to get a job in the civil service; discusses Tyler's account of the \"obstinate attack upon the president's heart.\" 2 pp. ALS.","Acknowledges receipt of Tyler's note with enclosures; states that he enjoyed the articles on Payne and Eggleston. 1 p. ALS.","Thanks Tyler for his letter; explains why she was unable to see him when she was in Washington; gives family news; asks about James Machelee. 8 pp. ALS.","Describes his research on grandfather; asks Tyler if he knows any more or has books or papers concerning him; asks if Tyler knows who \"R.\" is that signed the Obituary in the Enquirer. 2 pp. ALS.","Informs Tyler that he has been appointed \"Pioneer\" on the Committee on Appeals and Grievances; asks Tyler to notify the grand chief if he can serve. 1 p. ALS.","Regrets Tyler's long absence from the meetings of the Minnehaha Lodge; asks the pleasure of Tyler's company if possible. 1 p. ALS.","Informs Tyler that \"Miss D's\" lawyer sent the papers concerning the property in Texas; states that \"B.\" is now in Charleston. 1 p. ACS.","Informs Tyler that he is \"requested to attend a regular session of the Grand Council, Sons of Jonadab\" on April 27. 1 p. ACS.","Pays tribute to Evart's character in view of the help he gave Tyler's half-brothers. Including NwsCl, the \"National View,\" 28 April 1883, tribute to Evarts. 1 p.","Gives news of Mattie'e pets; relates his visit to Aunt Letty and Bessie and his meeting at the Jonadab Council; encloses notes from the President and William Evarts for her to keep as souvenirs. 2 pp. ALS.","Explains reasons why he cannot accept the position as President of the Virginia Branch of the Jefferson Monument association; describes at length the shortcomings of the \"new Virginians;\" explains that for like reasons he cannot accept the \"American Magazine\" post. 6 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Acknowledges receipt of Tyler's letter; congratulates him on his election to the presidency; states that he has no money for the [Arbitration] League at present and that he will not be rich until the iron and steel business improves. 1 p. ALS. Including NwsCL, about Carnegie. 1 p.","Discusses allusions to a large family estate in England; gives family news. 2 pp. ALS.","Describes the great heritage of his daughter; asks if there might be some position for her in the Bureau of Printing and Engraving. 3 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Discusses the price of houses for sale and rent in the area. 2 pp. ALS.","Discusses his book that he is writing on American history. 6 pp. ALS.","Discusses political prospects for the Republican Party in 1884; relates his past experiences with mahone; believes that the only successful Republican ticket for 1884 would be U.S. Grant as President and W. Q. Gresham as vice-president. 4 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Describes the ceremonies for the Payne monument; relates the tragedy of Mr. Hafven, who suffered from congestion of the brain after being thrown from his buggy; discusses all the attempts to help him; acknowledges her letter; gives family news. 4 pp. ALS.","Discusses his progress on his book; states that he has written up to the canvass of 1840. 2 pp. ALS.","Announces that he will be in Washington on the 21st and will call on Tyler. 1 p. ACS.","Announces that he will be on the steamer Mattaro tomorrow and will be expecting the ladies. 1 p. ALS.","Asks Tyler to pay his bill of $60 to John Hillyard or make arrangements to do so. 1 p. ALS.","Does not recognize the bill to John Hillyard for room and board at the Capitol Hotel; wants to deal only with Lewis, but agrees to pay Hillyard if Lewis permits. 2 pp. ALS. Including ALS, Lewis' reply stating that there was an additional bar bill of $10.00. 1 p.","Orders the destruction of several bands described in the accompanying schedule. 3 pp. ACyS of ALS.","States that \"the job is done;\" asks Tyler to go to the Post office to see if there is a letter addressed to Mrs. Semple care of Miss Hunter. 1 p. ACS.","Summons John Tyler, Jr. to appear before him to answer to John Hillyard for a debt of $60.00. 1 p. PDS. Including ANS, an IOU signed by Tyler for $60. 1 p.","Apologizes for not having written the letter to the Attorney General sooner; asks if there is anything else he can do. 1 p. ALS.","Encloses a letter from Edward Murdaugh [?]; speaks of her forthcoming trip to Baltimore to see the doctor. 2 pp. ALS.","Describes the house and farm of 31 acres he has for sale; offers it to Tyler for $2500. 3 pp. ALS.","Describes her cottage that she wants to rent for $22.00 a month. 2 pp. ALS.","Chides Mattie for not writing him more; discusses his house-searching results; speaks of the weather, Mattie's plants and pets and gives family news; discusses the political ticket of Arthur and Gresham. 4 pp. ALS.","Inquires as to the present address of his brother John as he wants information pertaining to the terms arranged between Polk and father [President Tyler]; discusses his progress on his book. 2 pp. ALS.","Mentions his teaching position and small salary; discusses his financial troubles. 2 pp. ALS.","Gives description of three pieces of property for sale in the area.","Is sorry to hear that Tyler is suffering from chills; hopes that the family will reunite. 2 pp. ALS.","Describes how \"the Bourbon Democratic incapables of Virginia at the Lynchburg Convention placed themselves in the rear of Mahone.\" 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Is afraid that Aunt Letty won't be able to read this letter with her poor eyesight; discusses their last meeting in Richmond. 1 p. ALS.","Thanks Tyler for the $10 he sent; hopes that Tyler's situation will make a turn for the better; is glad to hear that Tyler is feeling better. 2 pp. ALS.","Orders Tyler to attend the next meeting of G.[?] A. #2672 to be held on September 6.","Returns the enclosed receipt from Tyler of $5.00. 1 p. ALS. Including ADS, receipt, 1 p., and ADS, IOU signed by Tyler for above amount. 1 p.","Asks for the return of a $20 downpayment for rooms at the \"West End Flats\" which William Tyler was to have furnished and ready for occupancy 27 October. 3 pp. ALS. Including ADS, receipt of above amount. 1 p.","Believes that every charge John Tyler made in his letter of the 3rd was not exactly true; states that he spent $60 furnishing the rooms in question, but would gladly return John Tyler's $20 downpayment.","1 p. D. Includes Mss, a prose work on the Civil War, in Latin and English, on back of above receipt. 1 p.","Asks Tyler not to miss the meeting of the \"World Peace Society\" next Thursday at the Quaker meeting house; apologizes for missing Tyler when he called. 1 p. ACS.","Invites Tyler to a meeting of the Abolition League on Dec. 4th at the Church house. 1 p. ACS.","Informs Tyler that he and his relative Col. J. B. P. will be staying in the area for a few days and would be happy to have Tyler call. 1 p. ACS.","Inquires, as a representative of the \"Knights of Labor\" what official action has been taken in reference to work hours for those employed in public works. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS. Including Cy of D., statutes concerning amount of work per day allowed.","Requests the presence of Tyler at a meeting of the National Abolition League on Dec. 26. 1 p. ACS.","Describes the extent of labor unions and temperance organizations that Tyler believes are ready to rally behind Butter for Prsident in 1884 as a new party; believes that if the demands of these new power groups are not met through the ballot, \"Revolutionary convulsions\" would result. 3 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Asks Tyler to come see him [?] or let him know when he can come see Tyler. 1 p. ALS.","Asks Tyler for a letter of introduction to Senator Coke of Texas; hopes that Tyler and his daughter are well.","Informs Tyler of a meeting of the National Arbitration League on Jan. 15. 1 p. ACS.","Is worried about cousin M.; asks Tyler to tell her not to neglect what she had told her as \"it is very dangerous to herself and every body else.\" 1 p. ACS.","Informs Tyler that the S[ons] o[f] J[onahdab] building committee will meet Jan. 16. 1 p. ACS.","Encloses a dollar that he had borrowed and returned earlier, but apparently Groome had not received the earlier note. 2 pp. ALS.","Informs Tyler of the Jan. 30 meeting of the S[ons] O[f] J[onahdab] Building Committee. 1 p. ACS.","Requests the presence of Tyler in his office on Jan. 31 to \"receive the part assigned to you at next Thursday's entertainment.\"","Informs Tyler of an offer he received from a \"young widow of large money\" to tutor her son; believes this to be the best chance he has had in a while; asks Tyler to send $10 at once; sends love to Aunt Letty, Bessie, and cousin Mattie. 2 pp. ALS.","Informs John Tyler that a Mr. Lulley called on him to write asking J. Tyler to pay back immediately the money that is owed him; states that Lulley was particularly concerned by J. Tyler's \"ungrateful neglect of him;\" urges Tyler to make a settlement with Lulley. 2 pp. ALS.","Thanks Tyler for the $5 that he sent; wishes that he never had to ask for favors; states that \"there is no man more economical than I am.\" 2 pp. ALS.","Informs Tyler that he wrote Judy Wend three different times but has received no answer; thinks of the \"many pleasant moments we [Tyler and he] have spent together in our lovely and brotherly Council of Jonadabism;\" expects \"to live on and die the same doing what good I can for others as I go along the rugged pathway of life;\" hopes Tyler will give him all the views connected with the order around Washington, D.C. 3 pp. ALS.","Wants to meet with Tyler to discuss some questions with him; wishes to move to another location and wants Tyler's advice. 3 pp. ALS.","Applauds Grant's visit to the House of Representatives; hopes to see \"the most prominent representative of the elements of anarchy in the country 'corked up in a bottle' again.\" 1 p. ACyS of ALS.","Congratulates Randall on his movement in association with the reception of General Grant. 1 p. ACyS of ALS.","Thanks Tyler for his kind words on Randall's action towards General Grant. 1 p. ALS.","Presents the final version of his address on Labor interests for Congress; states that he has removed all matters that had been objected to by members of the committees. 1 p. AcyS of ALS.","Congratulates Randall on the result of the Pennsylvania convention; believes him to be the \"strongest candidate for the Presidentcy [sic] the Democracy could place before the Country.\" 1 p. ACyS of ALS.","Asks if it would be possible for Tyler to assist him in any way outside the influence of Mahone; hopes to \"march to victory or to defeat, under the Blaine banner;\" discusses the fortune of the Republican paper in Virginia he helped support; asks Tyler to answer favorably. 3 pp. ALS.","Encourages Arthur to give thought to the matters in print herewith enclosed [Labor Memorial addressed to Congress]; believes the Labor movement to have become a political power. 1 p. ACyS of ALS. Including PD, \"Memorial of the Federation of Labor Unions and Knights of Labor.\" 6 pp.","Does not want Folger to think him ungrateful for his present position, but wishes the \"injustice\" done him by Senators Jones and Conover to be remedied - through the position of Collector at Key-West, Florida. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Acknowledges for the President the receipt of Tyler's letter of the 25th. 1 p. LS.","Offers to show Tyler and his daughter the rooms for rent. 1 p. ALS. Including NwsCL, \"Advocate of Late Suppers.\" 1 p.","Applauds Tyler's efforts in the Labor movement; states that Mahone's \"trickery and trading in politics has earned my disgust and contempt;\" thanks Tyler for his interest in Lively's case; states that he \"would like very much to see the ticket of Grant and Lincoln thrown to the breeze;\" gives family news. 4 pp. ALS.","Describes the cottage Tyler enquired about; gives name of former tenant so that Tyler could get additional information. 2 pp. ALS.","1 p. PM. Including Nwsl - houses for sale in Hyattsville, Md., 1 p., and N, someone's address. 1 p.","Informs Tyler that he is at the National [Hotel] and asks Tyler to come and see him. 1 p. ALS.","Describes a gentleman in her care who has pledged \"total abstance [sic]\"; thinks very highly of him when he is \"himself.\" 2 pp. ALS.","Asks Tyler to call on Mrs. Noyes to discuss some legal points in reference to an estate in Pennsylvania. 1 p. ALS.","Trusts that the ticket presented at Chicago will be Arthur and Lincoln; believs it would be \"suicidal to the Republican Party, and dangerous to the Country, to put forward Blaine;\" believes that the \"laboring mass;\" would stand against Blaine. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.","States that he received no reply from his \"strong and forcible letter;\" to Col. White and Judge Vaun; advises Tyler to make an application for the position in Warrenton; sends regards to Tyler's daughter. 2 pp. ALS.","Declines the nomination as vice-president of the National Greenback Labor Party since the nomination for President was for Benjamin F. Butler, which, in Tyler's opinion, involved an \"abnegation of the political morals of the Party.\" 2 pp. ACyS of ALS. Including 2 tickets for the National Convention, on the 28th and 29th of May. 2 pp. PM.","Describes the procedure for the destruction of several bonds to be carried out. 2 p. Cy of ALS.","Hopes that the two of them, as the heirs to their historic families can be \"found advancing on common ground in the assertion of public Virtue and Justice.\" 2 pp. ACyS of ALS. Including Nws, \"The National View,\" 7 June 1884, proceedings of Greenback convention [see newspaper file], and PD, \"Constitution of the Industrial Party of America,\" 2 pp., and Pd, \"Memorial of the Federation of Labor Unions and Knights of Labor\" to Congress. 6 pp.","Congratulates Blaine; encloses newspaper describing Tyler's position at the Indianoplis Convention; mentions his letter of withdrawal from the convention and denunciation of the nomination of General Butler. 1 p. ACyS of ALS. Including Nws, \"The National View,\" 7 June 1884 [see newspaper file], and PD, \"Memorial of the Federation of Labor Unions and Knights of Labor\" addressed to Congress. 6 pp. ALS.","States that he has already done all that he wants to in this canvass; explains that his engagements are such that it will be impossible to take any further part. 1 p. TLS.","Asks for the births and deaths in the family of their father's first children; asks for the names of painters of their father; mentions his new printer which will turn out 100 pages a week. 2 pp. ALS.","Encloses his letter denouncing the nomination of General Butler at the Indianapolis Convention; describes how the over hundered delegates, including himself, left the convention in opposition to Butler; invites Pierce to be at the Chicago convention on July 8. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Describes his involvement in the events at the Indianapolis convention in regard to the nomination of General Butler. 2 pp. ALS.","Describes the procedure for destroying certain bonds which are no longer needed for issue. 3 pp. Cy of ALS.","Informs Tyler that he has written Mr. Munson to return the Wilson draft for collection in accordance with Tyler's suggestion. 1 p. TLS.","Discusses the \"necessity for an Organ for the World's Arbitration League;\" suggests Tyler take action before Mr. Corcoran departs for W. Va.; asks Tyler to \"think seriously of this very important movement;\" asks Tyler to drop him a line; discusses his meeting with Corcoran. 3 pp. ALS.","Discusses his views on the appointment of Dennis Eagan as Collector of Customs for Key West Florida. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.","States that he will accompany Tyler to Mr. Corcoran's Monday evening; asks Tyler to call at that time. 1 p. ACS.","Encloses a copy of the charges against Rob[er]t L. DeAkers by Geo[rge] W. Sargent. 3 pp. ALS.","Believes that Hendricks' name associated with Cleveland gives \"strength and character to the ticket\" but states that the Labor Unions find Cleveland \"objectionable and even repugnant;\" asks Hendricks to arrange an interview with Colonel Lee Crandall of the National View; believes the labor groups hold the balance between Republican and Democratic success. 3 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Thanks Tyler for his letter; promises to give Tyler's suggestion his attention as soon as possible. 1 p. ALS.","Discusses Mattie's visit. 1 p. ACS.","Acknowledges receipt of the copies of \"the National View\" and the memorial of the Federation of Labor Unions; discusses his illness. 1 p. ALS.","Charges George Sargent with \"maliciously and knowingly misrepresenting me as a partisan Democrat.\" 3 pp. ALS.","Requests that Tyler formulate the charges of E. M. Blake against G. W. Sargent and issue the necessary documents; asks to meet with Tyler to discuss the case as soon as is convenient.","Scope and Contents","Discusses the rooms he is offering to Tyler; asks to hear from Tyler as soon as possible. 2 pp. ALS. Including ACyS of ALS - Tyler's reply to above letter; states that he has found other accommodation; dated 12 September 1884. 1 p.","States his intention to take the front rooms at $35 per month; asks her to write at once in answer. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Relates the story of how he attempted to remove Tyler's letter from publication [in the National View] but to no avail; calls Cromdle a \"traitor to our cause;\" states that Tyler's letter and General Parson's letter will be published in the next [National] View. 2 pp. ALS.","Gives a history of past work and associations; sends his daughter to ask \"the helping hand of the Government.\" 3 pp. ALS.","Congratulates Hendricks and Cleveland upon their election; encloses \"herewith my last blow against General Butler;\" relates the events at the Indianapolis convention; mentions the power and influence of the labor movement. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Believes Campbell's letter to Secretary Folger to have been the reason Tyler obtained his present position in the Treasury Department; sends copies of letters to and from Thomas A. Hendricks from the Presidential campaign; mentions his involvement in the Sons of Jonadab and the Labor movement. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Asks John Tyler to send his answer to Parmalee in the Atlantic Monthly; urges haste as the first chapter of Lyon's work is at the printer's. 1 p. ALS.","States that Lyon [Tyler] requested him to tell John Tyler that he has the proof sheets of the 1st chapter and that he needs to hear from Tyler as soon as possible to make the addition suggested; gives the present address of Mr. and Mrs. Ellis. 2 pp. ALS.","Congratulates Cleveland upon his election as president; offers his views on the influence of the Independent Republicans, the Prohibitionists, and the Greenback and Labor elements on his election; describes General Butler's activities. 4 pp. ACyS of ALS. Including Nwscl, the National View, articles on Butler. 2 pp. Including Df of ALS of above letter. 3 pp.","Encloses copies of his letter to Cleveland and newspapers and articles sent with the letter; states that the \"enclosures explain themselves.\" 1 p. ACyS of ALS. Including Ns, names and addresses of the recepients of similar letters. 2 pp.","Requests Tyler to formulate the charges and carry out the procedures incolved in the case of \"Bro[ther]s Blake, Trader and Traylor against Bro[ther] G. W. Sargent.\" 2 pp. ALS.","Relates the case brought against a member of the Knights of Labor for breaking a boycott against the New York Tribune; asks under what law he can be prosecuted as he can find nothing in the Constitution or bylaws relating to it; refuses to become an \"instrument of Tyranny.\" ACyS of ALS.","Scope and Contents","Informs Tyler that he will be at the Fed[eration] of Labor Hall on Tuesday evening and that he will have his stamp with him. 1 p. ACS. Including N, address of W. S. Wandby and William Turner. 1 p.","Mails copy of the Baltimore Times of Dec. 13; discusses the Blaine and Butler issue. 1 p. ALS. Including NwsCl of the Times, 13 Dec. 1884 on \"Butler's Treachery\" and \"Butler's Defeat.\"","Thanks Tyler for the copy; sends 20 sopies of the Times for Tyler to \"dispose of them where they will do the most good;\" discusses the \"depression,\" states that his \"sole work now is to defeat McCulloch's policy.\" 1 p. ALS.","Believes that there were three political factors that influenced Cleveland's election: the Independent Republicans, the Prohibitionists, and the Greenback and Labor popular elements; discusses the Blaine and Butler issue; sends articles from the Times and the National View on topics mentioned. 4 pp. ACyS of ALS. Including NwsCls from the National View. 5 pp.","Asks Arthur to \"confer an official favor, worthy of yourself as President, upon the Son of a President;\" describes his past activities. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Asks Tyler to send Miss Norma S. Lively \"one of your most encouraging letters and send her some papers;\" mentions her debut as a teacher. 1 p. AL.","1 p. DS. Including ADS, certifying the above mentioned sale of land; signed by J. H. Dobie, Clerk, Sussex County, Virginia. 1 p.","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.","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.","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.","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.","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.","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.","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.","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.","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.","Believes that he should be commissioned as minister to Italy in view of his past relations with Catholics.","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.","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.","Asks Tyler to send his manuscript on the battle of Corinth for examination in reference to the Century War Series. 1 p. ALS.","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.","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.","Encloses newspaper articles for Manning's information concerning Tyler's past involvement with the Treasury Department. 1 p. ACyS of ALS.","Encloses newspaper articles for Manning's information concerning Tyler's past involvement with the Treasury Department. 1 p. ACyS of ALS.","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.","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.","1 p. Poetry.","Informs Tyler that he had asked Major Newby about a house for Tyler and told him to write to Tyler. 1 p. ACS.","Encloses an article from the Cleveland Ohio Plain Dealer Journal; notes that he has held no post in the federal government except where it was insisted upon by Northern friends or economic necessity; complains about his present job in the Department. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Applauds Cleveland's recent address to the Senate. 1 p. ACyS of ALS.","Regrets that he cannot accept the president's invitation for him and his family to a reception at the executive mansion due to the poor condition of his daughter and sister; asks Wilson to convey to the president his views in response to the report published by the Edmunds Committee of the Senate. 1 p. ACyS of ALS.","Asks Tyler to tell her about himself; discusses the upcoming new edition of her book the 'Ladies of the White House;' asks for the address of Mrs. Robert Tyler. 4 pp. Including PM, an advertisement for the 'Ladies of the White House.'","Inquires as to the lineage of his mother's family - Christian; gives some geneological data on the Christian family since they arrived in Virginia; asks Christian to send him any information he has concerning the family's history in England; encloses articles of interest. 7 pp. ACyS of ALS. Including ACysS of ALS, copy of the above letter. 9 pp.","Thanks Tyler for his letter; discusses the status of her book, the 'Ladies of the White House;' asks for any information Tyler might have on Mrs. Semple, his mother, or on Mrs. Madison that could be included in her book; discusses the problems with her publishers. 6 pp. ALS.","Asks to hear from Tyler as soon as possible concerning the information on Mrs. Madison and Mrs. Monroe; encloses the proofs of the sketch on Tyler's mother. 3 pp. ALS.","Notifies Tyler that he has been reappointed as \"special witness of the destruction of United States Securities...at the rate of five dollars per diem.\" 1 p. LS. Including Cy of Ls, copy of above. 1 p.","Discusses the status of the carpenter and well digger to do work for Tyler. 1 p. AL.","Invites Tyler to a meeting of the local assembly of the Knights of Labor to be held on November 15. 1 p. ALS.","Notifies Tyler that he is \"hereby continued as the representative of the public upon the Destruction Committee of the Department.\" 1 p. LS.","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.","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.","Mentions that she would like to hear from Tyler as she is going to the Richards tomorrow morning for the rents. 1 p. ALS.","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.","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.","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.","1 p. Df of L. Including Df, on back, concerning President Cleveland's appointments. 1 p.","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.","Gives news of family, friends and her travels. 4 pp. ALS.","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.","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.","Notice for the stockeholders meeting and election for directors of the Standard Mutual Mining Co. to be held April 1. 1 p. C.","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.","Asks to have a voucher for his Mexican War pension due today. 1 p. ALS.","Asks what Tyler would like to have done with a number of papers written by Tyler to President Grant. 1 p. ALS.","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.","Describes her travels to the Delaware Bay, Rehoboth Beach and various farms; hopes that Tyler and Miss Mattie are both better. 4 pp. ALS.","Describes the land around her home; discusses Tyler's move to a new house; mentions the visit of cousin Tillie. 4 pp. ALS.","Gives news of her travels and family; discusses what to do about her furniture left with Tyler. 4 pp. ALS.","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.","Mentions her mother's illness; describes how busy she has been with everything; discusses their plans for Thanksgiving. 4 pp. ALS.","Mentions cooking Thanksgiving dinner; discusses her spiritual constitution and the nature of God; describes the rising property values in the area. 6 pp. ALS.","Sends books from his library in response to Tyler's mention of \"amusing books.\" 1 p. ALS.","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.","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.","Sends the Denver magazine about Jefferson Davis; asks to glance over the Gibbons book. 1 p. ALS. Including NwsCls, notice of illness, obituary of Charles Lanman, 6 March 1895. 2 pp.","Thanks Embry for the letter to his daughter; apologizes for not being able to visit due to his illness; mentions that Daniel Webster offered Tyler the post of Secretary of Legation to the Court of St. James. 1 p. Df of ALS. Including a crossed out Df of ALS on back to J. J. Weed - apologizes for not being able to attend his tenth anniversary as a Jonadab due to his illness. 1 p.","Congratulates Vaux upon his nomination as the successor in Congress of the late Mr. Randall; warns of the need for \"political knowledge and integrity,\" grounded in the \"fundamental principles of the Government as derived from Jefferson.\" 2 pp. ALS.","Asks for a voucher for his Mexican War pension; hopes to be soon restored to health; states that he was told by Commissioner Raum that his pension might be $12 a month. 2 pp. ALS.","Thanks Tyler for his mention of Mrs. Pryor's article. 1 p. TLS.","Explains her long delay in writing to Tyler and Miss Mattie; describes her travels and visits with friends; hopes to hear from Tyler and Miss Mattie soon. 5 pp. ALS.","Asks to have a voucher for his Mexican war pension as he is not able to pick it up in person. 1 p. ALS.","Describes his admiration for the Henry A. Wise family; discusses the political situation in relation to a union of the South and West. 4 pp. ALS.","Discusses his views on the next presidential election and the status of the Southern states in their relation to the West; discusses the future of the Republican party. 4 pp. ALS.","Apologizes for not being able to come visit Ewell; invites Ewell to come stay with him and his daughter while he is in Washington. 1 p. ALS.","Mentions a clause in a bill raising pension benefits from the Mexican War raising the benefits from $5 to $12; asks if the bill passed; regrets his physical condition that does not allow him to pay a visit. 2 pp. ALS.","Asks for a voucher for the payment of his Mexican War Pension due on the 4th of June. 1 p. ALS.","1 p. PM. Including PM, calling card of Esther A. Naggaman, \"class of '91.\" 1 p.","Mentions the unveiling of the statue of Stonewall Jackson; believes that this might be the last anniversary of the Battle of Manassass to be celebrated; notes the several articles on Mr. Davis appearing in the 'Daily Times;'' gives family news. 4 pp. ALS.","Asks for a voucher for his Quarterly Pension from the Mexican War. 1 p. ALS.","Regrets that the critic she wanted could not be found. 1 p. ALS.","Glad to know that John Tyler's condition is no worse; gives news of his visits to friends and family; hopes to be able to come visit in the Spring. 2 pp. ALS.","Requests any information Tyler might have on Elias H. Nuckols, who claims to have been in the same company as Tyler during the war with Mexico; hopes that Tyler can recall the circumstances of Nuckols' taking leave so as to remove the charge of desertion from his record. 2 pp. ALS.","Asks for a voucher for his Mexican War pension benefits. 1 p. ALS.","1 p. PM. Including PM, calling card of Mr. Henry Haywood Glassie. 1 p.","1 p. PM. Including PM, calling card of the above couple. 1 p.","Describes his school; mentions the death of Mrs. Blythe. 3 pp. ALS.","Informs Tyler that the bill to raise the Mexican War Veterans' pension to $12 passes the House today and believes it will become a law. 1 p. ALS.","Asks to have returned to him a magazine, the 'Quarter Illustrator' which he sent to Waggaman by mistake. 1 p. ALS.","Thanks Tyler for his letter; gives news of the family and his impressions of cousin Mattie. 2 pp. ALS.","Mentions a meeting of the Farm Council of which he is a member; discusses his school, which the superintendant calls \"one of the best schools in the country;\" lists the candidates for County and Circuit Court clerks. 3 pp. ALS.","Hopes that John Tyler's health will be restored; mentions that Willie was sick with a cold; informs him of the fire that burned the R.R. depot and stores last week; discusses his school. 3 pp. ALS.","Describes himself as at his \"wits end;\" as Mattie is unable to help him nor he help her; states that \"As a doctor you certainly understand the business.\" 1 p. ALS.","States that the Treasury matter turned out as they had hoped, due to the \"good sense, courage and principle of my daughter.\" 1 p. ALS.","Asks for letters or papers of Mrs. Letitia Christian Tyler, Robert Tyler and John Tyler, Jr. and their photographs. 1 p. ALS.","Asks for a voucher for his Mexican War pension. 1 p. ALS.","Describes his present physical condition; states that he is totally disabled from doing work and therefore has no means to support himself; lists all the sources from which he believes he should be paid. 2 pp. Df of ALS. Including 3 Dfs of the above letter, totalling 10 pp.","Asks for a voucher for his Mexican War pension. 1 p. ALS.","Asks for a voucher for his Mexican War pension. 1 p. ALS.","Encloses a prescription for her father and explanation for its use. 1 p. ALS.","Asks Tyler if he knows of any connection between his wife's family - the Hammonds, and the Tyler family; gives a geneology of the Hammond family. 2 pp. ALS.","Informs Tyler of the arrangements he made to have a medium visit Tyler; states that the meeting must be totally private. 2 pp. ALS.","Appeals for another favor in her father's behalf; describes her father's life and past accomplishments; asks that legislation be passed to award her father some money. 3 pp. ALS.","Announces her wedding to Mr. J. A. Settle on September 20; regrets that she missed Mattie this evening; invites Mattie down to her new house. 3 pp. ALS.","Asks for a voucher for his Mexican War pension. 1 p. ALS.","Sends the title page of an article for his acceptance; refers Johnson to Mr. Wilkins of the Washington Post for further information. 1 p. L.","Remembers her ride in the countryside with Tyler 11 years ago for his birthday; believes God to have wanted everyone to be happy; sends some money for \"gooddies;\" sends her best wishes to Tyler and Miss Mattie. 2 pp. ALS.","Quotes the current prices on coal; advises Tyler to buy now as prices are due to go up. 1 p. ALS.","Relates how he was informed by an article after his father's death, of the existence of an estate in England left to his father and the father of John Tyler, Jr.; asks if Tyler knows anything about his matter. 1 p. ALS.","Asks Sherman to rmember the \"inhuman treatment;\" oh his father by the previous administration; describes how the death of his father left him without home or employment; mentions the Post Office in the area where he would like to be appointed. 2 pp. L.","Discusses dress prices and styles; is sorry that \"you have cut the Tylers\" as she thinks \"they are respectable people for all;\" believes 'friend Tyler' should get a room near the office in winter; gossips about Elisha; notes that \"my relatives and friends are dropping rapidly by the wayside.\" 4 pp. ALS.","Asks for the appointment of Inspector of Customs that he held earlier instead of his present position on the Destruction Committee. 2 pp. AL.","Believes Albert Evedays[?] in the House of Representatives will be an asset to the Republicans. 2 pp. ALS.","1 p. AN. Including AN, the address of John Meany. 1 p.","States that Mrs. Wilson did not remember the name of the caterer, but gives the address; believes Charles Eckles to know what Virginia people like. 1 p. ALS.","Wishes to be Wheeler's clerk; is \"anxious to get back to my proper status as a Southern man and old Confederate;\" mentions his involvement in the Sons of Jonadab; believes the \"Yankees are driving the country into another civil war.\" 3 pp. ALS.","Encloses a \"compliment in verse inscribed to a Washington Lady well known to the social circles of the City;\" omits her name from a \"sense of delicacy.\" 1 p. AL.","In Tyler's hand. 1 p. AN.","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.","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.","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.","Mentions her failing eyesight; gives news of family and friends. 3 pp. ALS.","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.","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.","Introduces John Tyler, Jr. as the bearer of this letter. 1 p. ALS.","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.","Encloses a little card to convey \"my affection and happy Xmas greetings to you and Mattie.\" 1 p. ALS.","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.","1 p. Incomplete.","P1","P2","P3","P4","P5","P6","P7","(P8)","(P9)","(P10)","(P11)","(P12)","(P13)","(P14)","(P15)","(P16)","(P17)","(P18)","Papers of Martha Rochelle Tyler.  They include a diary by Marie Antoinette Rochelle, correspondence of Martha R. Tyler from 1861-1928, postcards of Virginia, United States, a few European countries and other subjects, accounts from 1885-1910 and legal records from 1882-1910.","Scope and Contents","9 items","5 items","15 items","9 items","7 items","5 items","9 items","7 items","6 items","11 items","7 items","6 items","6 items","14 items","14 items","11 items","12 items","10 items","7 items","4 items","11 items","21 items","28 items","44 items","24 items","18 items","18 items","5 items","5 items","5 items","16 items","26 items","43 items","32 items","15 items","2 items","48 items","14 items","6 items","folders 1-7; approx. 525 items","16 items.","18 items","18 items","7 items","6 items","7 items","6 items","10 items","7 items","6 items","10 items","4 items","5 items","8 items","31 items","17 items","33 items","25 items","Postcards divided by city, state, and country.  Postcard advertisements and samples.","Postcards from Afton, Boydton, Charlottesville, Chevy Chase, Christiansburg, East Radfor, Elliston, Emporia, Great Falls, Jamestown, Lynchburg, Mt. Vernon, Natural Bridge, Norfolk, Petersburg, Richmond, Roanoke, Suffolk, Surry Co., Virginia Beach, Williamsburg. 36 items.","Postcards from the following; Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Washington, D.C., West Virginia. 56 items.","Postcards from the following: Haban [Havana, Cuba]; Manila, P.I.; Mexico; Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom. 4 items.","Postcards (humorous, sentimental, all occasion). 36 items.","Postcards. 15 items.","Postcards. 39 items.","Postcards. 6 items.","14 items.","9 items.","196 items.","10 items.","161 items.","22 items.","26 items.","20 items.","28 items.","15 items.","50 items.","19 items.","6 items.","6 items.","65 items.","24 items.","15 items.","8 items.","47 items.","Contains photographs. 26 items and P11-P13.","22 items.","2 items.","4 items.","2 items.","7 items.","2 items.","11 items.","10 items.","26 items.","24 items.","12 items.","16 items.","30 items.","5 items.","31 items.","82 items.","28 items.","10 items.","7 items.","32 items.","57 items.","8 items.","3 items.","3 items.","8 items.","3 items.","6 items.","7 items.","2 items.","2 items.","4 items.","1 item.","99 items.","3 items.","7 items.","5 items.","2 items.","4 items.","10 items.","5 items.","10 items.","5 volumes.","12 volumes.","12 volumes.","Original owned by Mrs. Richard D. Mahone","Advertisements for paper dolls, directions for preparing paper dolls and furniture, envelope of paper dolls and accessories, envelope of paper furniture for paper dolls, and an empty envelope for \"The Boys' Delight\" paper items.  Paper items made by Clark, Austin \u0026 Smtih of New York.","Ephemera from Virginia, Maryland, and other places.  Includes souvenir brochures, maps, church bulletins, advertisements and more.","Letters of John Tyler, Jr., son of the President, to Mrs. Laura Holloway, author of a book on the ladies of the White House.  Letters written from Washington, D.C.","Reminiscence of his mother and her good deeds of charity towards the poor with an example of helping a foreign man; commentary on robbery and injustices commited at the end of the Civil War. 1 p. ALS Typescript 1 p. XCy of ALS 3 pp.","Urging Mrs. Halloway to not make any contrasts between his mother and anyone else, reference to his brother's [Robert Tyler] letter urging Mrs. Halloway to not publish a note written by the present Mrs. Tyler to Mrs. Johnson concerning her portrait, included copy of the first letter written by John Tyler [father] to Letitia Christian [mother], his future first wife. ALS 4 pp. XCy of ALS 4 pp. Typescipt 2 pp.","References to doing work on the life of his mother for Mrs. Halloway. ALS 1p. Typescipt 1 p.","Continued work done for Mrs. Halloway; request for her to return the letter about his mother and the foreign man she helped; reference to his political articles just written that he sent for her to read. ALS 1 p. Typescript 1 p.","Reference to continued work on material about his mother for Mrs. Halloway; notification that his sister Semple was worried that a picture of their mother she sent to Mrs. Halloway had not arrived safely. ALS 1p. Typescipt 1 p.","Details about a man who knew his mother and could be a possible source of information for Mrs. Halloways's book. ALS 1 p. Typescipt 1 p.","Notification that he had finished the manuscript of his mother for Mrs. Halloway's book 'Ladies of the White House' and will be mailed the next day. ALS 1p. Typescipt 1 p.","Regret at not being able to deliver the manuscipt in person and not making a copy for the press. XCy of AL, incomplete, 1 p; Typescipt 1 p.; XCy of ANS postscript from another letter 1p.; AL 1p.; ANS 1 p.","Change in a sentence of the manuscript sent to Mrs. Halloway; suggested material for her to read about Stilphon and Phocion to compare the Christian past with the present. ALS 1 p. Typescript 1 p.","Reference to an enclosed letter to Mr. Carroll Brent that had been published; further reference to the sentence in the manuscript that should be changed to his recommendation. ALS 1 p. Typescript 1 p.","Apologizes for not returning her last two letters because had been \"too sad and ill to be agreeable in any sense, or in any manner;\" references to his spirits and health. ALS 1p. Typescript 1 p.","Reference to portrait of his mother and that it is a poor representation of her; intentions of leaving and going west, probably to California. XCy of ALS 1p. Typescript 1p. ALS 1p.","Thanks sent for Mrs. Halloway's book Ladies of the White House and mentioned a few errors found in it. Typescript 1p. ALS 1 p.","Commentary on society, request for an autographed copy of the book so that the one he had could go to the archives at Wiliam and Mary. typescript 1 p. ALS 3 pp.","Commentary on virtues and praise for Mrs. Halloway on her \"Success as an Authoress and Lecturess.\" ALS 1p. Typescript 1 p.","Details about four lecture halls in Washington for Mrs. Halloway to choose from for her lecture. ALS 1p. Typescript 1 p.","Reference to giving future information about Mrs. Madison and Mrs. Monroe for Mrs. Halloway's new edition of her book; some helpful hints included for getting more accurate information. ALS 1p. Typescript 1 p.","Proofs of book returned with comments and corrections to Mrs. Halloway. ALS 1p. Typescript 1 p.","Subseries 2, Acc. 2009.148 Additon. Papers relating to John Tyler, Jr. and his family. The predominant dates are 1860-1885. Correspondents include Letitia C. Tyler Shands, her husband William B. Shands, and Robert Tyler. Among the topics covered are the Civil War, Post Civil War politics, as well as family affairs. Includes poems, poems, military and political notes and documents, Letitia Christian Shands letters, Martha Rochelle Tyler correspondence, newspapers, political and legal documents.","Scope and Contents","Signed by Major John Tyler, Jr. CSA Mobile AL., travel instructions(?) and permission for his \"servant\" to join him in Mobile, Alabama Items for Gen. Walker and staff listed on the reverse side, dated October 1861","J. L. (?) Holtz(?), Montgomery AL to Maj John Tyler, Jr. CSA. Letter of introduction for Jas Z(?) Braine requesting Tyler's assistance in securing a position in the military. Contains a descriptive note concerning the included map of Arkansas and the war effort there.","A page from the New Orleans Daily Delta newspaper from August 6, 1861 recounting plans for the Battle of Manassas.","Scope and Contents","John Tyler, Jr., Tupelo, MS to Col. Thomas H. Watts, Attorney General CSA, Richmond, Virginia (Duplicate). Recent activities of Gen. Bragg and Tyler's surprise and frustration with President Davis's faith in him. References Beauregard and Price and Army of the Mississippi.","John Tyler CSA Headquarters of Major Gen. Price to ___ Draft of a letter to an unnamed recipient describing Battle of Iuka, Mississippi. Portions of the letter have been crossed out and edited, signed by Tyler. Another version of letter is in folder.","\"Three Chapters in the History of the War. 1st the Battle of IUKA,\" by John Tyler Jr. Later version of the draft letter included in this folder. Detailed account of Tyler's experiences and opinions about the Battle of Iuka and the significance of the Mississippi River.","John Tyler (Jr), Headquarters Major Gen. Price , Holly Springs, MS to W.L. Yancey, Montgomery, AL. Letter describing various events and prominent officers in the Mississippi Valley as well as Tyler's opinions on the current state of the CSA.","John Tyler (Jr.) Major CSA and Aide-de-Camp Headquarters Major General Price, Holly Springs, MS to W.L. Yancey CS Senator, Montgomery, AL (COPY). Tyler's experiences at the Battle of Corinth and troop movements around Iuka, Hatchie, Wilderness, Spotsylvania and Chickahominy.","Permission for Maj. John Tyler (Jr.) to travel to Jackson and return; Camp near Grenada.","John Tyler (Jr.), Jackson, MS to W.L. Yancey. Present situation and troop movements of the Confederate and Union armies. Includes references to the Mississippi Valley, New Orleans, Gen. Grant, and Jefferson Davis. A note from Tyler on the letter's contents is included on the back.","Scope and Contents","W.L. Yancey, Richmond, Virginia to John Tyler, Jr. Response to February 14 letter on \"Python\" essay.","Yancey's views on union with Northwest states.","Scope and Contents","J(ohn) Tyler (Jr.), Little Rock, AR to W. L. Yancey, Confederate States Senator, Richmond, Virginia [DUPLICATE]. Letter concerning the criticism of the CSA administration and the war effort made by John Mitchell of the Richmond Enquirer. Excerpts of letters to I. J.(?) Cleveland and F. J.(?) Cooper.","John Tyler (Jr.), Headquarters Major General Price, Jacksonport, AR to Jefferson Davis [DUPLICATE]. Letter on Vicksburg's significance to the war effort and agreement with the president on Gen. Joseph Johnston. A note from Tyler on the letter's contents is included on the back.","A Newspaper editorial titled, \"General Pemberton,\" that discusses Pemberton's ability to defend Vicksburg.","Permission for a leave of absence for John Tyler (Jr.) by Thomas Snead. Tyler granted 30 days leave and permission to visit headquarters of Lt. Generals Smith and Holmes and Major Jeb Magruder.","John Tyler (Jr.), Headquarters Major General Price, on the Cache?, AR to W. L. Yancey, Confederate States Senator, Montgomery, AL [DUPLICATE]. A letter addressed to Yancey dated July 3, 1863. Tyler included it to give an account of events leading up to the battle at Helena. [Originally sent to Yancey with Tyler's letter of July 12, 1863]","John Tyler (Jr.), Headquarters Major General Price, on the Cache?, AR to W.L. Yancey, Confederate States Senator, Montgomery, AL [DUPLICATE]. Letter concerning an attack made at Helena, AR, and the status of the Confederacy in Vicksburg, the Mississippi region, and Texas.[Letter of July 3, 1863 was originally sent with this letter]","Major General Stirling Price, Des Arc, AR to Gen. E. Kirby Smith, Shreveport, LA. Letter concerning Union and Confederate troop movements throughout the Mississippi River Valley. Price has information to suggest that 60,000 Union soldiers have been moved into Missouri so as to make a move into northern Arkansas.","John Tyler, Jr., Major CSA, Camp Bragg to Captain Celsus Price, Aid-de-Camp, Camp Bragg (COPY). Tyler praises and remembers Capt. Price's father and mentions the possible publication of his account of the Battle of Corinth.","John Tyler, Jr., Headquarters Gen. Robert E. Lee, \"In the field, near the black house on the Spottsylvania Co. Road, VA\" to Roane. Letter concerning Union and Confederate troop movements and battles at various locations in Virginia. Tyler makes several references to Robert E. Lee and his transfer to his camp.","John Tyler (Jr.), CSA, Headquarters of Gen. Robert E. Lee, near Mechanicsville, Hanover County, VA to Major General Sterling Price, Commanding District of Arkansas [Duplicate]. Tyler's opinions on the current status of the war, camp life under Gen. Lee, and the courage, skill, and brutality Gen. Grant is using against the Confederate army. Tyler also asks Price to return the horse and saddle that is in his possession, and mentions that he secured an ambulance for Price's camp on a visit to Texas.","Scope and Contents","John Tyler (Jr.), CSA, Richmond, Virginia to Major General Sterling Price, Commanding District of Arkansas [DUPLICATE]. Tyler's views on the current positions of both the Union and Confederate armies and the fear that the South will lose. He describes Gen. Grant's strategic position and how he could use his West Point education and the resources of the North to break Richmond's defenses and take the city.","Scope and Contents","John Tyler (Jr.), Richmond, Virginia to John M. Daniel, Editor of the Examiner [DUPLICATE]. Tyler's views on the leadership of the Confederate army and the increasingly desperate position of the CSA.","John Tyler (Jr.), Petersburg, VA to Major General Sterling Price, Commanding District of Arkansas [DUPLICATE]. Tyler's account of Union troop movements in Virginia near the James and Chickahominy Rivers, specifically in regards to General Grant's command. Gen. Sheridan's troops marched through Charles City County, robbing its inhabitants and destroying homes as they went – including President Tyler's home and plantation.","Scope and Contents","John Tyler (Jr.), CSA, Richmond, Virginia to Col. John Taylor Wood of the President's staff, Richmond, Virginia [DUPLICATE]. Letter on Sherman's March and the possibility that he will turn his attention to Richmond once he leaves Savannah. Tyler outlines five potential outcomes that could affect the army's position should Sherman make his move up to Richmond instead of Charlestown.","Scope and Contents","John Tyler (Jr.), CSA, Richmond, Virginia to Major Gen Sterling Price [DUPLICATE]. Tyler discusses the possibility that Price will move into Missouri in the spring so as to take advantage of the power and resources in the [Old?] Northwest and to relieve some of the pressure on Gen. Lee. Tyler predicts Confederate troops will have to leave Richmond and Petersburg in the spring and give up a large amount of land. Price is encouraged to make whatever territorial gains he can. Tyler is afraid the North will implement a draft.","Scope and Contents","John Tyler (Jr.), Richmond, Virginia to President (Jefferson) Davis. Marked Confidential. Tyler offers his opinions on the defense of Richmond in the face of enemy attack. He strongly recommends that Gen. Henry A. Wise should be put in charge of the Military Dept. of Richmond.","Scope and Contents","John Tyler (Jr.), CSA, Richmond, Virginia to Col. John Taylor Wood \"of the President's staff\" [DUPLICATE]. Marked \"Confidential.\" Letter affirming Gen. the Military Department and the idea that he might be the best person for the job. Tyler also references Jefferson Davis, Gen. Lee, and Governor Smith.","Scope and Contents","John Tyler (Jr.), Richmond, Virginia to Col. John Taylor Wood of the President's staff [DUPLICATE]. Tyler had requested a promotion and to be put in charge of the court martial records under Gen. Lee's command. He was denied and now asks for a position that will serve the president [Davis] and the Southern cause in which his abilities may be put to some valuable use.","A deed of (?) Thomas(?) to (?) Daniel Cumming(?) of the (?) of Hampton for land(?) in the County of Warwick. Makes mention of $550, secured by Bond to be payable and enforced in 12 months, given by R.D. Lee.","Small document containing two additional deeds marked 2 and 3. Note on back states that these are the Deeds of R. D. Lee and that they are motions for payment of the Rush(?) Ch House and Clerks office Building for the year 1866, due January 1, 1867.","Scope and Contents","John Tyler, Jr., Richmond, Virginia to W. Martin, House of Delegates. Tyler requests he be considered as a candidate for the position of Librarian, should it become a separate job from the Secretary of State. He does not wish to seek elected office, but would appreciate it if the General Assembly would entertain his request. [Typed] Includes envelope.","James Semple, Elsah, IN? to John Tyler, Jr. Semple says it was good to receive Tyler's letter because he had not heard from his friends in Virginia since the war began. He goes on to state that he is a Jeffersonian Democrat and explains his views on politics.","Scope and Contents","John Tyler, Jr., Whig Office, Richmond, Virginia to J. F. Cooper, Jackson, MS [COPY]. Tyler describes his views on the lasting effects of the war, nationally and globally, and how it will be remembered throughout history.","Dr. Edward C. Drew(?), Tarwood, (VA) to Major John Tyler (Jr.). Drew apologizes for taking so long to answer Tyler's last letter. He invites Tyler to Tarwood and says he hasn't been well lately. He references the United Kingdom and a business proposal involving a patent, then apologizes because he is sick in mind and body.","Scope and Contents","Dr. Edward C. Drew, Richmond, Virginia to Major John Tyler (Jr.). Drew was surprised by Tyler's last letter. Deals with the European patent idea.","John P. Brophy, New York City to General John Tyler (Jr.). Brophy received Tyler's letter, but became busy and was unable to act upon it quickly. He hasn't been able to accomplish anything. He is having difficulty finding anyone to help him, and has also had trouble with the children.","An editorial from the United Irishman on the Democratic Party and discusses how the radicals are trying to appeal to the Irish. [Enclosed by Brophy in his previous letter to John Tyler (Item 7)]","Letter, marked \"private,\" from John P. Brophy to Thomas B. Florence, Washington, D.C. in which he discusses Tyler.[Originally enclosed with Brophy's letter to Tyler on May 23, 1869 (Item 7)]","John P. Brophy, New York City to General(?) John Tyler, Jr., Washington, D.C. Brophy has been in contact with people contributing to the \"Democrat.\" He also mentions the manuscript Tyler sent to Carleton's publishing house. He will write again soon when he had more time.","Ida P. Blackman, Union Springs, AL to Major John Tyler (Jr.). Blackman thanks Tyler for the editions of the \"Sentinel\" he sent her and hopes he enjoys Florida.","John Tyler, Jr., Montgomery, AL to Miss Ida Blackman, Union Springs, Bullock County, AL. A love letter, featuring a poem and an enclosure of a song. Tyler is on his way to Florida, but hopes to return to Union Springs and see her again.","Song lyrics enclosed by John Tyler, Jr. in his letter of June 29, 1871 to Miss Ida Blackman (Item 2)","B. B. Douglas, Member of the House of Representatives in Washington City, from Virginia(?) and cousin(?) of John Tyler, Jr. to Rev(?) John Tyler (Jr.). Douglas received Tyler's letter with the enclosed clipping from the Floridian. He hopes the country will take note of the Republicans in the Florida legislature and how they put the welfare of the nation above the interests of the party. He doesn't know when he will have the time to take care of Tyler's watch seal. Douglas gives a brief update on his children, Bessie and Evelyn, and their education. Includes noted envelope.","Robert Tyler, Montgomery, AL to John Tyler, Jr. Robert is writing in regards to the recent election in Florida in which Charles W. Jones won. The majority of the letter is difficult to read, though a note included by John Tyler, Jr. on the back mentions Robert's health and his feeling that he has been working for a Party without principles or honor.","Charles W. Jones, U.S. Senator, Pensacola, FL to John Tyler, (Jr.) Esq., Tallahassee, FL. Jones offers his compliments to John Tyler, Jr., his brother Robert, and respectfully remembers his father President Tyler. Jones states that he will assist Tyler in any way he can, and will speak to President Grant about him. Yet, in a note on the reverse side, Tyler mentions that shortly after this letter, Jones selfishly acted against Tyler to have him defeated in an election(?) and reveals his obvious disdain.","Scope and Contents","General J. D. Imbodin, Richmond, Virginia to John Tyler, Jr. Esq. Imbodin apologizes for the delay in answering Tyler's last letter, but he had important business to complete for his brother before the end of the year. He sees a number of changes coming to the old political party system and hopes changes will come to Virginia as well. Includes two envelopes, one appears to be the one in which the letter was sent and the other contains a scribbled note regarding Imbodin as, 'one of our most gallant Confederate Generals.'","C(harles) W. Jones, U.S. Senator, Washington, D.C. to John Tyler, (Jr.) Esq., ?, FL. Marked personal. Jones did not answer Tyler's last letter because he had not yet spoken with Douglas. He does not see any hope for good government in Florida with either of the Republican factions and discusses gaining control over black voters. Includes envelope.","Robert Tyler, Montgomery, AL to John Tyler, Jr. Robert was sorry to hear about the loss of John's paper by the fire. He has heard that the Republicans in Pensacola, white and black, favor John for governor. Among other news, Priscilla has been sick, and the family has recently been in Savannah. Robert's health has recently improved. He will send this letter to Jacksonville in hopes of finding John there. A postscript asks John to send information about a Mrs. Bethune in Jacksonville and if her daughter Josephine is married. Includes envelope.","J.R. Christian, Holly Springs, MS to Letitia Christian Tyler Semple, Park Place, Baltimore, MD [COPY]. Christian asks a series of questions concerning biographical and genealogical information on the Christian and the Tyler families. He also discusses family crests, the fact that he is a medical doctor who studied with one of her relatives, Wyatt Christian, and relates a story about her mother's wedding dress.","Scope and Contents","Attached to previous letter. John Tyler, Jr., Richmond, Virginia to Judge Joseph Christian, of the Supreme Court in Virginia [COPY]. Tyler's sister, Letitia Christian Tyler Semple, gave Dr. J. R. Christian's letter to him and asked him to furnish copies to the rest of the family, so that any information they have may be written down and passed along. Tyler relates some of the history of the Christian family as he knows it, specifically in regards to their time in Virginia.","John Sherman, Secretary of Treasury, Washington, D.C. to John Tyler, Jr., Esq., Inspector of Customs, West Point, Virginia. Circular on the use of inks and pencils for official purposes. Details the circumstances of their use and the fact that all supplies must be ordered during warm weather so they won't freeze while being transported. Envelope included.","John Sherman, Secretary of Treasury, Washington, D.C. to John Tyler, Jr., Inspector of Customs for Yorktown, Va. residing in West Point, VA. Tyler's services as customs inspector in Mobile, AL will not be required after the 30th. A note on the back of the letter describes the steps Tyler took to respond to this continual villainy towards himself, but he was unsuccessful against the \"carpet-baggers\" and \"scalawags.\" Envelope included.","John Tyler, Jr., West Point, VA to General James A. Garfield, Washington City, D.C. [COPY]. Marked Personal. Tyler offers his support to Garfield for the presidential nomination made in Chicago. He has changed his mind about supporting John Sherman. A brief note from Tyler on the letter's contents is included on the back of the letter.","John Sherman, Secretary of Treasury, Washington, D.C. to John Tyler, Jr., West Point, VA. Sherman received Tyler's note, and even though he would like to continue his appointment, there is nothing for Tyler to do. They will revise the lists on July 1, but his named has been dropped.","E. H. Lively, Postmaster, Williamsburg, VA to John Tyler, Jr. Lively received Tyler's letters. His daughter, Norma, called on Tyler's daughter, Mattie. He goes on to discuss mentions of Tyler in the Norfolk newspapers and his letter in response to the Richmond Whig article, \"Debt of Virginia.\"","Scope and Contents","John Tyler, Jr., American Hotel, Richmond, Virginia to General Ulysses S. Grant, Washington City, D.C. [COPY]. Tyler had heard Grant was in Washington, but missed calling on him at the Riggs House. He writes to compliment Grant on his far-reaching and positive reputation and expects the nation will need his genius and service again, in light of recent events. Envelope included.","John Tyler, Jr., Washington City, D.C. to His Excellency Rutherford B. Hays, President of the United States, Executive Mansion [COPY]. Tyler knows what the President probably thinks of him, and even though there has been cause in the past to believe such impressions, there was no cause for terminating his employment with the Treasury Department last June. After the war, he aligned himself with the Republicans and the national cause to set a good example for other Southerners, and though he has been made to pay for that decision ever since, including being slandered and having his home set on fire, Tyler refuses to back down. Carpetbaggers and Senators have been conspiring to prevent Tyler from holding office for their own motives. He would be most grateful if the President were able to do something about the problem before he leaves office. Envelope included.","Scope and Contents","John Tyler, Jr., Richmond, Virginia to Washington Greenhow, City Treasurer of Richmond, Virginia Tyler has been meaning to send the enclosed inscription of a tomb from the Bruton Parish graveyard [inscription not included in collection] that shows the origin of the branch of Greenhow's family for some time. He has been appointed Assistant Treasurer of the United States in New York City. Tyler called on Greenhow and Robert Munford to borrow money, which he wouldn't have done if he hadn't been drinking. Shortly afterward he received a draft from Treasury Department, solving his \"pecuniary \" needs.","Celsus Price, President, Southern Historical and Benevolent Association, St. Louis, MO to General John Tyler (Jr.), Washington, D.C. Price will visit Washington, D.C. soon and hopes to see Tyler there. He received a newspaper containing one of Tyler's speeches and took pleasure in reading it. The publication of the Quarterly has been delayed, but he will explain why when they speak in person. Envelope included.","Anne C. Tyler, Old Ladies Home, St. Louis, MO to John Tyler, Jr., Treasury Dept., Washington, D.C. Anne recently learned of John's position in Washington by accident, and was pleasantly surprised. She is currently a resident in a \"charitable institution\" and is ill. She is too poor to afford the one thing an invalid should have, and asks for his assistance in this matter. Anne understands his daughter lives with him and hopes that they are comfortable and happy. Included with this letter is a receipt for a registered letter (parcel?) dated May 15, 1885 from John Tyler, Jr. to Anne. Also included is a return to sender card dated May 18. Envelope included.","Celsus Price, St. Louis, MO to John Tyler, Jr., Washington, D.C. Price received a letter from the editor of Century Magazine, and he would like to print Tyler's article. He would like Tyler to point out some of the passages that he has found in the Bible that indicate the \"Master\" will soon come. Price also asks if Tyler has seen Dr. Cous recently and what he thinks of him. Envelope included.","John Tyler, Jr., Treasury Dept., Washington City, D.C. to W.W. Corcoran Washington City, D.C. [COPY]. Tyler is writing to inform Corcoran that the National Arbitration League has been reorganized and that he would have liked to see him as the new president. He describes the League's intended new offices on Massachusetts Avenue. In the center of the city, and plans to name the building after Corcoran should he generously support them. Tyler is also enclosing a newspaper [not included in this collection] which helped turn the previous election in favor of Cleveland and will become the League's publisher once it is transferred to the new building.","W. W. Corcoran Washington, D.C. to John Tyler, Jr., Esq., President of the National Arbitration League, Washington, D.C. Corcoran received Tyler's letter concerning the National Arbitration League. He wishes them well in their undertaking, but cannot make any contributions to the purchase of the new building.","John Tyler, Jr., Treasury Dept., Washington City, D.C. to Mrs. M.C. Hickman, Cleveland, OH [COPY]. Tyler informs Mrs. Hickman about the recent reorganization of the National Arbitration League and the intent to move to the new building on Massachusetts Avenue. Tyler is also enclosing a newspaper [not included in this collection] which helped turn the previous election in favor of Cleveland and will become the League's publisher once it is transferred to the new building. He would appreciate any monetary assistance Mrs. Hickman can provide. A note from Tyler on the letter's contents, and its reply is included on the back of the letter.","Envelope that contained the letters for the National Arbitration League that includes a note from Tyler. Also included are two pieces of paper with a number of names written on them.","Celsus Price, St. Louis, MO to General John Tyler, Jr., Washington, D.C. Price received the copies of correspondence between Tyler and the editor of the Century Magazine, and he regrets that it doesn't look like Tyler's article will be published. He hopes Tyler will not have to change anything in the article and that the editor will change his mind, but does offer suggestions for changes that will perhaps help them reach a compromise. Envelope included.","Columbus Alexander, West Washington, D.C. to John Tyler, Jr., Washington, D.C. Alexander received Tyler's letter about the reorganization of the National Arbitration League, but he is unable to purchase the property discussed. Envelope included.","Celsus Price, St. Louis, MO to General John Tyler, Jr., Washington, D.C. Marked confidential. Price hasn't heard back from Tyler regarding the publication of the Yancey letter describing the Battle of Corinth. He has an idea of how the article could be changed so as to please the editor of the Century Magazine but still provide an accurate account of events that will do his father justice. Tyler's letter contradicts statements made in the \"Historical Paper of Richmond\" that claim that Price's father wanted to renew the fight after the retreat. Price is willing to write to the editor himself and make the case for publication. In a postscript, Price mentions the other works that may be willing to publish Tyler's letter and how determined he is to see it in print. Two envelopes included.","Celsus Price, St. Louis, MO to General John Tyler, Jr., Washington, D.C. Price is delighted that the Century Magazine will publish Tyler's letters mentioned in his previous letter. He offers to have the Iuka letter published in full with the one on Corinth and hopes the manuscripts will not be misplaced. They will appear in the St. Louis Republican with the title, \"Personal Reminiscences of Service with the Missouri State Guard,\" and he will send along a copy. Price also hopes Tyler will enjoy the book he sent him called Stars and the Earth. Copy of \"Speech of Hon. James W. Covert, of New York, in the House of Representatives, June 27, 1890\" [missing] and envelope. Addressed to John Tyler, Jr., Georgetown, Washington, D.C.","Henry C. Semple to John Tyler (Jr.), Washington, D.C.? A short note explaining that Semple is sending a copy of his address given at William and Mary. It was a pious labor and he wishes to know Tyler's opinions of it. The rest of the letter is hard to read. Enclosed with the letter is a copy of the speech, signed by Semple, titled, \"Address of Henry C. Semple to the Society of the Alumni of William and Mary College, July 4, 1890.\" Envelope included.","A copy of Henry C. Semple's speech, signed and titled \"Address of Henry C. Semple to the Society of the Alumni of William and Mary College, July 4, 1890.\" [Orginally sent with Semple's letter of December 15, 1890] Envelope included.","\"The Daughter of Mendoza!\" by General Mirabeau Lamas, President of Texas","\"To Miss Little,\" camp near Holly Springs, MS?","\"A Song to Ella,\" signed John Tyler (Jr.), Grenada, MS?","\"Lillah's Lips and Lilliah's Eyes!\" signed John Tyler (Jr.), Major CSA, Grenada, MS?","?General Theophilus Holmes. \"Anacreontic and Allegorical by Aesopus.\" Camp of the Country(?), and the Army, Transmississippi Department","\"To a Young Lady on the Presentation of a Bouquet.\" signed John Tyler (Jr.), CSA, Little Rock, AR","\"Lines to Virginia,\" signed by John Tyler, Jr., Washington, D.C. Written on a copy of Lee's declaration of surrender to Grant.","\"To a young lady wishing some verses addressed to her beautiful and mischievous eyes,\" signed by John Tyler, Jr., Tallahassee, FL","\"Lenora! Or the Compliment!\" Chapters 1, 2, and 3. Envelope included.","Excerpt from John Cordy Jeaffreson \"Book about the clergy,\" signed by John Tyler, Jr. [Written on the back of an Internal Revenue Summons form]","\"The Vicar of Bray\" from John Cordy Jeaffreson \"Book about the clergy,\" signed by John Tyler, Jr. [2 sheets, written on the back of an Internal Revenue Summons form]","undated. \"Lines from a poem of L. F. Thomas Esq.\" A note of context from Tyler is included on the back.","undated. \"Castles in the Air\"","Scope and Contents","undated. \"My Native Land,\" and \"Air, 'Happy Land,'\" by President John Tyler","undated. \"The Proposal by Bay and Taylor\"","undated. \"The Orchard Puzzle\"","undated. \"Beauty asleep and awake – Addressed to Miss Perkins, on her mischievous eyes.\" Includes a newspaper clipping of a poem by Shelley.","undated and untitled.","undated. \"Lines written by Sir Henry Houghton on the fall of the Confederate flag\" and a short letter to Emily ? from Sallie Galt, Williamsburg, VA [2 sheets]","undated. \"The Ideal and the Real,\" signed by John Tyler, Jr.","undated. \"Lines accompanying a copy of Munford's translation into English of Homer's Iliad, presented by a friend to General Robert E. Lee after the close of the late war between the states.\"","undated. \"Oh Give Me Back My Heart\" and \"Ella of Granada,\" signed by John Tyler, Jr.","undated. \"Napoleon's Dying Prayer,\" 'By an American Student- name unknown'. Written on the back of a copy of Lee's surrender to Grant.","undated. \"One Day A-Maying! A Poem Illustrative of a Life!\" signed by John Tyler, Jr. (crossed out) A note included at the end describes how the poem was received.","undated. \"Extracts from the Religion's of Father Prost (?) On Rev. Francis Mahoney\" [2 sheets]","undated and untitled. Written on a copy of Lee's surrender to Grant.","undated and untitled.","undated. Notes to General Price from Gen Snead On the Battle of Luka, MS(?) Includes hand-drawn map. [2 sheets]","undated. Notes on the Battle of Iuka and the Battle of Hatchie [3 sheets]","\"Notes on the operations of Lee vs. Grant from the Rapidan to the Chickahominy\" [2 sheets]","undated. Paper cover that contained notes on the Battles of Corinth, Luka, Hatchie, Helena, Wilderness, Spottsylvania, and Chickahominy.","Undated. Note on the formation of the Republican Party","Letitia C[hristian] Tyler to Martha Rochelle Tyler. Everyone is well and her grandmother is better and good to them. Letitia wants her mother to take care of her health and to write soon.","Letitia C[hristian Tyler] Shands, Jerusalem, VA(?) to (?) Clark. Letitia requests Mr. Clark send her the boxes of \"Infants Bodys\" for a 12 month-old child. She will select the ones she likes and send the payment and the surplus back with Mr. Hughes.","L[etitia] C[hristian Tyler] Shands, Prince George, VA to Martha Rochelle Tyler. Letitia and Willie are well, and Mr. Shands left this morning for Harrisonburg. She hasn't been able to travel to Petersburg to find out the price of sugar or coffee because of a sore ankle. The soldiers are drilling nearby and people expect a battle between Lee and McClellan near Winchester.","M. B. Rochelle to Letitia C[hristian Tyler] Shands, Prince George, VA. Letitia's grandmother is glad she is well, hopes to see her soon, and sends updates of family news. She asks Letitia to purchase some items for herself, Letitia's mother, and her sister, Mattie, and will pay her back. 2 sheets, envelope included.","W. B. Shands, Jerusalem, VA to Willie Shands (son of Letitia Christian Tyler Shands) He misses Willie and describes the activities of Willie's Aunt Mattie and Uncle James. Shands provides updates on several people, including Ezra Gardiner and Tommy Fagan who were supposed to have a duel, but were stopped by the authorities. Letter includes a postscript from an unknown person.","Undated. William B. Shands to Mrs. Tyler [Martha Rochelle Tyler (?)]. Shands asks Mrs. Tyler to \"put these little knick knacks in [his] sweetheart's sock\" on Christmas morning.","M[artha?] Rochelle Tyler (mother?), Jerusalem, VA to General ? Wm. B. Shands Discusses Letitia's impending marriage and her personality. She describes the family in detail. Envelope included.","\"Saint Nicholas\" to Willie Shands.St. Nicholas apologizes for not being able to give Willie any candy or fin-crackers. He lost all of his toys and candy in a boating accident. He will bring him everything next Christmas.","undated. \"To Lila\"","Report card for Willie Shands, Suffolk Male Academy, Suffolk, VA","Invitation to the Virginia Military Institute Military Ball","Invitation to a Military Party at John Barham's Hotel, Jerusalem, VA (?)","\"Tournament and Coronation Party invitation,\" (?), VA","Invited to a \"Pic Nic\" in Berlin, VA. Envelope included.","Riva ? to Mattie Rochelle Tyler, Jerusalem, VA. She is getting married and asks Mattie to be a bridesmaid. Envelope included.","\"Pic Nic\" invitation, Black Water Academy, Sussex County, VA. Envelope included.","A. Ridley to Mattie [Rochelle] Tyler \u0026 Bro, Jerusalem, VA. Invitation to oyster supper and two dance cards. Envelope included.","Wedding Invitation(?). For Virginia M. Bishop and Emmett R. Reese with note to Martha R[ochelle] Tyler, Jerusalem, VA. Envelope included.","Invitation for Suffolk Female Institute's \"Public Celebration of Victorian Literary Society,\" Suffolk, VA. Envelope included.","J. H. Rochelle, Jerusalem, Southhampton Co., VA to Postmaster, Cumberland City, Stewart Co., TN. Inquiry on Robert Rochelle and family, with enclosed self-addressed and stamped envelope.","Wedding announcement for Alexander M. Gorman and Marie L. George, Washington, D.C.","Wedding Invitation from Mrs. Lucy N. Howard requesting Mattie's presence at the wedding of Lily Nelson and Mr. William H. Parker, Providence Church, York County, VA. Envelope included.","W. F. Clayton, Florence, S.C. to M[attie Rochelle] Tyler, Courtland, VA The Survivors of the Confederate States Navy cannot help with her request, but Clayton can as an individual, since he served with [James H.] Rochelle and [John R.] Tucker. He asks to see her manuscript so that he can advise her on its publication. Envelope included.","Letter and questionnaire sent to veterans of the Confederate States Navy. [Originally included with letter of W. F. Clayton on September 6, 1900]","Scope and Contents","W. F. Clayton, Florence, S.C. to Mattie R[ochelle] Tyler, Courtland, VA Clayton knows she has the papers of James H. Rochelle and asks that she send him any official papers from the Confederate Navy so that he might send them along to the Navy Dept. in Washington. The government is publishing information about both the Union and Confederate Navies and he wants them to have as much information as possible and for J. H. Rochelle's papers to receive the attention they deserve. He is still waiting for the manuscript on Rochelle and John R. Tucker. [2 sheets] Envelope included.","W.F. Clayton, Florence, S.C. to M[artha Rochelle] Tyler, Courtland, VA Clayton received her last letter and thanks her for the information on John R. Tucker. He served with him and James H. Rochelle on the Patrick Henry during the Battle of Hampton Roads and remembers them well. He will write to the publishers to let them know that he will be buying the book.[Ripped] Envelope included.","Scope and Contents","Virginia Tucker, Norfolk, VA to Mattie [Rochelle] Tyler, Courtland, VA Tucker is sending the addresses of Admiral John R. Tucker's children, as requested. She is very interested in reading the book by James H. Rochelle that is to be published, and asks that Mattie send her two copies of it. Envelope included.","Virginia Tucker, Norfolk, VA to [Mattie Rochelle] Tyler, Courtland, VA. She received the copy of the book on the life of her father and offers her thanks. When her brother Randolph returns from abroad, she knows he will like a copy, too. Envelope included.","Envelope postmarked February 23, 1903, to Miss. M. Tyler Courtland S(?) Co, VA from W.F. Clayton, Attorney-at-Law, Florence, S.C.","Marie L. Gorman, Washington, D.C. to Mattie [Rochelle] Tyler, Courtland, VA. Marie received the flowers and took Alex Jr. with her to Arlington. He took a Kodak photo of John Tyler, Jr.'s gravestone. She invites Mattie to Washington and would like her to see her grown-up son. The little blue shoe. Mattie sent her for Christmas is on her dressing table, and she gives updates on the activities of several friends. She asks how Mattie likes President Taft and says he's had a quieting effect on people and Washington. Photo of gravestone and envelope included.","Rudolph de Lordova(?), London, England To Mattie [Rochelle] Tyler, Post Mistress, Courtland, VA de Lordova has seen the articles on her effort to retain her job as postmaster in Courtland. He writes for the chief illustrated weekly papers and thinks their audience would be interested in her story, and requests a photo of her that can be printed. He will send her a copy of the paper when it is published. Envelope included.","Walter Neale, Neale Publishing Company, New York City, NY to Mattie R[ochelle] Tyler, Courtland, VA The Neale Publishing Company published her book, Rear-Admiral John Randolph Tucker, 10 years ago, but no copies have sold recently. The company wishes to terminate the contract with her and send her the bound and unbound copies of the book. If she doesn't want to pay shipping on them, they can sell them as waste paper. Envelope included.","Walter Neale, Neale Publishing Company, New York City, NY to Mattie R[ochelle] Tyler, Courtland, VA. They have received her payment and have shipped all the bound and unbound copies of her book to her. They believe they returned the original manuscript to her with the galley proofs some time ago. Envelope included.","September 18, 1921 [postmarked]. Walter Neale, Neale Publishing Company, New York City, NY to Mattie [Rochelle] Tyler, Courtland, VA Neale is expanding his business to the motion picture industry. There is no fear that film will ever replace print, but books can easily be turned into popular, lucrative films. He is accepting material that can be used for motion pictures as well as books now. Envelope included.","Marie L. Gorman, Washington, D.C. to Mattie R[ochelle] Tyler, Courtland, VA Alex Jr. took the enclosed picture of John Tyler, Jr.'s grave at Arlington, but the film has not been looked at for years. They are enjoying wonderful weather there. Enclosed photo is the same one with the letter dated March 22, 1909. This copy has a caption written below it and an \"X\" over the grave. Envelope included.","Undated. (?) to Mattie [Rochelle] Tyler Marked \"Strictly confidential.\" The writer asks that Mattie come immediately after dinner so she can try on her wedding dress. The groom wanted to be married that night, but she asked him to postpone for a week. Envelope included.","Undated. Jeanie D. Portoro? To Mattie [Rochelle] Tyler, Jerusalem, VA Dance invitation. Envelope included.","Undated card. ? to Mattie [Rochelle] Tyler","Undated and unsigned card with envelope.","\"Albania\" postcard, copyright 1894, by the Singer Manufacturing Co.","Card for ? Rochelle","Envelope addressed to Miss Mattie Tyler, Courtland VA. Dated November 12, 1904 [Postmark].","Envelope addressed to (?).","Article from the Richmond News-Dispatch on James H. Rochelle, \"The Late Captain Rochelle\"","Article from the Richmond News-Dispatch on John R. Tucker,\"Rochelle's 'Life of Tucker'\" Written by W. F. Clayton, February 23.","Article from the Richmond News-Dispatch on Jefferson Davis: \"Tearing Down Davis' Prison\"","Autographed to John Tyler, Jr., by author(?).","Autographed to John Tyler, Jr., by author(?).","\"Party Purposes and Personal Political Designs Associated with Recent Popular Elections\" (Nov. 1 and 10, 1867 issues of Review) Discussion of President Johnson, \"Black Republican\", Conservative Republican and Democratic factions in Congress. Note: much of the document is on the back of Loyalty Oath blanks. [40 pages]","\"Black Republicanism –the Agent of British Policy in Respect to American Interests\" [27 pages]","Letter from John Tyler, Jr.  to daughter Mattie, Tallahassee. Describes family genealogy. Includes letter from Grace Tyler Scott asking about family history, March 7, 1875. Also includes copy of reply to Mrs. Scott's letter detailing family connections, March 23, 1875. In addition, a newspaper article detailing the accomplishments of Robert Tyler, Esq. from The Weekly Floridian, dated June 8, 1875, is included. Lastly, there is a copy of a letter to John Tyler, Jr. from (?) W. Jones dated May 17, 1875. A note on the entire suite of documents presumably by a member of Swem LIbrary's Special Collections staff is included.","Copy of genealogy for son and daughter in Virginia.","Letter from Virginia Board of Immigration, Richmond VA, inviting emigrants from Scotland, England and Wales.","Letter from Jeremiah Morton, Lapland, VA to Charles Bruce [copy], recommending John Tyler, Jr. to Immigration Board.","Scope and Contents","Letter to James Black, Richmond, Virginia from John Tyler, Jr., Richmond, Virginia, requesting job of drafting letter to English, Welsh and Scottish emigrants.","Letter from Jeremiah Morton, Mobile AL, to John Tyler, discussing John Black.","Scope and Contents","Letter from C. M. Smith and J. M. Donald , Richmond, Virginia to John Tyler, Jr., giving their opinion of Tyler's fitness and estimates of costs for emigrant letter.","Letter from John Tyler, Jr. to James Black, May 18, 1866, sending the draft of the \"Act to promote immigration\" from Great Britain.  Includes printed copy of the act entitled \"The State of Virginia to The People of Great Britain.\"","This last article recounts the trial of Tyler vs. Black. Tyler claims that Black, a member of the Virginia Board of Immigration, owes him $500 for drafting a letter to the people of England, Scotland and Wales.","Witness list for Tyler v Black.","Scope and Contents","Letter to John Tyler Esq., Richmond, Virginia from Robert Blow and Son, New York.","Letter describing land agency they have set up in New York to sell southern real estate, and asking Tyler to send lists of properties for sale around Richmond.","Response to letter from Tyler. [3 sheets]","Letter regarding letters of introduction from land agency","Response to a list of properties Tyler sent, statement that he will be their exclusive Richmond representative now.","Reference to a potential client passing through Richmond","Followup about potential client and comment about business picking up when South's political status is settled","Documents related to criminal case involving Tyler's half brother William Wells.","From J. E. Wells, Portage City, WI, to John Tyler, Esq., stating that he can't help William financially, asking to be kept informed on case. Included is a letter from J. E. Wells, Portage City, WI, to his brother, William Wells.","A letter from J. E. Wells, Postage City, Wisconsin, to his brother, William Wells, Williamsburg, Va. States that he hopes that William is innocent, but if he is not he \"must suffer the penalty of the law.\" Their father does not have the means to help him with the money William requested.","Documents from case, statement from defendant and argument from counsel that larceny had not been committed in Richmond, so the court had no jurisdiction. [5 sheets]","Notes from Tyler in preparation for case. [7 sheets]","undated. Divorce statement regarding Bryan Mallory and Anne Cunningham (?), on the ground of previous marriage.","From Allen Davis to W. R. C. Douglas.","Deed of (?) from Allen Davis to W. R. C. Douglass(?).","Deed from Allen Davis to W. R. C. Douglas. [3 Copies]","Petition of Leonard Henley to Virginia Legislature.","Draft of a Petition for election of officers, 3rd Cav, Missouri Volunteers (CSA) , Camp Davis , AR","Petition of the 3rd Calvary of the Missouri Volunteers (CSA) for an election of field officers. Camp Davis, AR","Documents in case of court-martial of Captain J. H. Carido [12 sheets and 1 envelope]","Ulster County Gazette, January 4, 1800 and The Virginia Gazette and Virginia Ad (Richmond, Virginia) February 1, 1800."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eBefore reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Use:"],"userestrict_tesim":["Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library."],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center","Republican Party (U.S.)"],"names_coll_ssim":["Republican Party (U.S.)"],"famname_ssim":["Tyler Family"],"persname_ssim":["Beauregard, Pierre Gustave Toutant, 1818-1893","Johnston, Joseph Eggleston, 1807-1891","Rochelle, Marie Antoinette","Shands, Letitia C. Tyler","Shands, William B.","Tyler, Robert, 1816-1878"],"names_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center","Republican Party (U.S.)","Tyler Family","Beauregard, Pierre Gustave Toutant, 1818-1893","Johnston, Joseph Eggleston, 1807-1891","Rochelle, Marie Antoinette","Shands, Letitia C. Tyler","Shands, William B.","Tyler, Robert, 1816-1878"],"language_ssim":["English"],"total_component_count_is":2060,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-06-23T07:50:34.320Z","collection":{"numFound":1,"start":0,"numFoundExact":true,"docs":[{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_9732","ead_ssi":"viw_repositories_2_resources_9732","_root_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_9732","_nest_parent_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_9732","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/WM/repositories_2_resources_9732.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Tyler, John, Jr. Papers","title_ssm":["John Tyler, Jr. Papers"],"title_tesim":["John Tyler, Jr. Papers"],"unitdate_ssm":["1800-1928"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1800-1928"],"normalized_date_ssm":["1800/1928"],"normalized_title_ssm":["John Tyler, Jr. Papers, 1800/1928"],"text":["John Tyler, Jr. Papers, 1800/1928","Mss. 78 T97","/repositories/2/resources/9732","Alcoholism--United States--19th century","Elections--United States--History","Fenians","Patronage, Political--United States--History","Reconstruction (U.S. history, 1865-1877)","United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865","United States--Politics and Government","United States--Presidents","Correspondence","Financial records","Fliers (printed matter)","Invitations","Newspapers","Pamphlets","Photographs","Receipts (financial records)","Acc. 78 T97 and 1992.63 are 5303 items; Acc. 2009.148 is 1 cu.ft.","Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","John Tyler, Jr. (1819-1896) was private secretary to his father John Tyler (1790-1862) during his presidency, 1841-1845, Confederate Army officer and Assistant Secretary of War, 1861-1865, activist in Republican Party politics, assistant newspaper editor of the Washington National Intelligencer, and Tallahassee, Fla. Sentinel, editor of the Fernandina, Fla. Observer, Treasury Department official, lawyer and licensed preacher in the Methodist Episcopal Church South.","Acc. 78 T97 and 1992.67 processed by Special Collections Staff prior ot 2007. Acc. 2009.148 accessioned by Ute Schechter, Warren E. Burger Archivist, in April 2009. Acc. 2009.148 was arranged and described by Kate Hill, SCRC Staff, in summer 2009 and further arranged and described by Terry Noziglia, SCRC Staff, in September-October 2009.","See also; Tyler Family Papers, Group A, Special Collections Research Center, William \u0026 Mary Libraries.","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, Jefferson Davis, Benjamin Stoddert Ewell, Henry Stuart Foote, Nathan Bedford Forrest, James A. Garfield, John Brown Gordon, Horace Greeley, Wade Hampton, Rutherford B. Hayes, Andrew Johnson, Joseph Eggleston Johnston, L. Q. C. Lamar, William Mahone, Raphael Semmes, William Henry Seward, John Sherman, Leroy Pope Walker, and William Lowndes Young.  Acc. 1992.63 consists of letters of John Tyler, Jr., son of the President, to Mrs. Laura Holloway, author of a book on the ladies of the White House.  Letters written from Washington, D.C.","Series 2: Group B, Papers of Martha Rochelle Tyler.  They include a diary by Marie Antoinette Rochelle, correspondence of Martha R. Tyler from 1861-1928, postcards of Virginia, United States, a few European countries and other subjects, accounts from 1885-1910 and legal records from 1882-1910.","Series 3, Acc. 2009.148 Additon. Papers relating to John Tyler, Jr. and his family. The predominant dates are 1860-1885. Correspondents include Letitia C. Tyler Shands, her husband William B. Shands, and Robert Tyler. Among the topics covered are the Civil War, Post Civil War politics, as well as family affairs. Includes poems, poems, military and political notes and documents, Letitia Christian Shands letters, Martha Rochelle Tyler correspondence, newspapers, political and legal documents.","Scope and Contents","The President has directed the Secretary of State's attention to a \"paper signed by the delegation of Maine, in both houses of the Congress, and the Senators from Massachusetts, relating to the alleged violations of the 3d Article sof the Treaty of Washington, by the British Government\", received from Farifield. 1p. LS.","Asks her to ask her daughters to write for her; hopes to make their children better friends; thanks her for handkerchiefs and Japanese writing, wants to find out more about the Japanese; country air good for nervous diseases; had to teach for five years because of financial situation; encloses music composed by her friend Mr. Bolling. 3pp. ALS.","Invitation to the 1856 anniversary celebration of the Institute. 1 p. PM.","to Colo[nel] Smith, [Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Va.]. Entrusts her son James Rochelle Tyler to Col. Smith's love and care; James has not had regular schooling for one year because family unable to locate proper teacher, so is unaccustomed to wordly ways; please inspect his clothing to make sure he has everything he needs. 3 pp. ALS.","Her daughter Mrs. Tyler has much improved in health since she came to the mountains; however she plans to leave soon; please prevail on her to remain at least ten more days in order to avoid the poor climate of eastern Virginia. 2 pp. ALS.","Unable to write the article on \"Consummation of the Telegraph\" reminiscences of the first trial of the telegraph in December 1843, sending President Tyler's annual message to Baltimore; President Tyler's part in promoting science, inventions, and letters. 4 pp. ALS.","Requests an at-large appointment to West Point for his son James Rochelle Tyler. 1 p. ALS.","Eva and her are expecting company on the 6th; she and her sister [Martha Rochelle] are also invited. 1 p. ANS.","Scope and Contents","Encloses your appointment to West Point, the letters of application to the President, and a letter thanking the President; please accept the aoointment-the military is a good profession and with the U.S. expanding into an empire and because of the possibility of sectional conflict, military men will be in great demand. 3 pp. Cy of ALS. Including a PDS from John B. Floyd, Secretary of War, Washington, D.C., to James R. Tyler, Narch 1859, appointing him as a cadet to West Point beginning 1 June 1859, giving list of subjects to be studied, required clothing, and entrance requirements. 4 pp. Also including Cy of PDS written by John Tyler, Jr., from John Tyler Jr., Philadelphia, [Pa.] to James Buchanon, Pres. [of the] U[nited] States, Washington, D.C., 25 March 1859, thanking Buchanon for getting an appointment to West Point for James R. Tyler. 2 pp. Also including a Cy of ALS from John Tyler, Jr., Washington, D.C., to James Buchanon, President of the United States, Washington, D.C., 25 March 1859, 1 p.","James. R. Tyler reported for duty today. 1 p. PDS.","Commissioning James R. Tyler a first lieutenant in the 65th Regiment of the 8th Brigade of the 4th Division of the Virginia militia, effective 24 December 1859. 1 p. PDS. Including an ADS signed by L.R. Edwards, C[lerk of] C[ourt], Southampton County, [Va.], 3 April 1860, stating that James R. Tyler took the proper oaths for the aforementioned commission. 1 p.","Commissioning James R. Tyler a major in the 65th Regiment of the 8th Brigade of the 4th Division of the Virginia militia, effective 4 August 1860. 1 p. PDS. Including an ADS signed by L.R. Edwards C[lerk or] C[ourt], Southampton County, [Va.], 7 September 1860, stating that James R. Tyler took the proper oaths for the aforementioned commission. 1 p.","His [Tyler's] advice to Davis was ignored and consequently the Union army was unable to organize and take control of Maryland, Kentucky, and Missouri and are threatening Richmond; discontent of people and soldiers; will resign if not permitted to exercise powers given him. Includes AN, stating he was persuaded to hold the resignation for one month, after Manasses he decided not to submit it. 3 pp. ALS.","Criticizes the conduct of the war, especiallty the inaction of the army; says the inactive should be taken before the Union raises more troops. 4 pp. ALS.","Regrets not seeing Tyler in Richmond; called on Jefferson Davis to offer his services, possibly in starting a Southern military academy; sorry to learn that confederate forces were checked in the northwest, they were too scattered. 1 p. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing the letter; Crozet fought under Napolean Bonaparte and taught at West Point. 1 p.","Secretary [of War Leroy Pope] Walker has resigne, many doubted his abilities; difficulties of setting up a new government during time of war; Mr. Walker did best he could under the circumstances; your vest coats are not here; argue in the family, he [JT] and Mrs. Tyler have been sick; might go to Richmond next week; worried about what side Kentucky will take; John may copy his Mexican saddle but he [JT] will not let him have it. 4 pp. ALS.","General [Leroy Pope] Walker was not the subject of the editorial \"Military Complaint\" because the complaint did not come from his troops. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr. that this letter was in reply to his note to Forsyth about an editorial in the Mobile Daily Register. 1 p.","Hopes Mobile is secured, in war there is no excuse for laxness in protecting cities; General [Leroy Pope] Walker is a good man for protecting Mobile; the Peninsula has a good general; slaves are working on the fortifications; Congress is busy; few military nominations have been acted on earlier but now are; trying to get alcoholics out of high ranks; dreamers get nothing done-have to work to shape our destinies; asks if he has heard from James Semple? he is supposed to report to the Merrimack. 3 pp. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of the letter.","\"[C]ongratulations...upon your late financial stroke.\" 1 p. Cy of ALS. Including AN, John Tyler to President Davis, summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Constantly on the march; weather very bad, horses porrly shod; hoping to meet the enemy in order to break the monotony; wishes he knew someone who could get him a commission in the regular army; much sickness; if he does well in the field there is a small chance he will get a commission, but they go to men who know someone. 3 pp. ALS.","Thanking him for his complimentary message. 1 p. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, summarizing contents. 1 p.","Failed to et the [Richmond] Whig issues containing \"Python? papers, but Capt. Warren sent them; people talking about them; write what really happened at Shiloh; Richmond threatened from Penninsula and Fredericksburg; troops moving through Richmond. 3 pp. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr. summarizing \"Python\" part of letter. 1 p.","Administration has finally achieved its aim to establish a military dictatorship; plans to offer his services in effort to defeat both the Union army and the \"enemies of free government.\" 1 p. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Introduces Major John Tyler, a scholar, and a fine soldier; Tyler will explain to him General Price's scheme. 1 p. Cy of ALS. Including ANS by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents; praising [T.H. Watts?] as a good general. 1 p. Also including a Cy of ALS, Col. James T. Holtzclaw, Montgomery, Alabama, to Col. Thomas Hill Watts, Richmond, Virginia, 11 June 1862. 2 pp. Also including ANS by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents; praise of [T.H. Watts?] as a general; deaths of Generals Garrett and Tracy at Vicksburg. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Walker's resignation not yet received by War Department; knows that Col. Watts and Secretary of War Randolph were old friends and has a letter of introduction to Watts, has been speaking to him of Walker's case, spoke to Watts of Bragg's treatment of Walker and other officers; Lt. Smith told him [JT] in Augusta more about Bragg's attitude towards Walker; advises him to go to Richmond and present his side; Watts will let him know how his conversation with Randolph and Adjutant General Samuel Cooper goes. 4 pp. Cy of ALS. Including AN, summarizing contents of letter. Also, including a Cy of ALS, from John Tyler, Jr., Columbus, Georgia, to Colonel T.H. Watts, Attorney General [of the] C.S., [Richmond, Virginia?], 21 July 1862. Learned from Lt. Smith of Bragg's vindictiveness towards Walker extending to Bragg criticizing Walker to Secretary of War [Judag P.] Benjamin; Walker has been motivated by goodwill and is responsive to orders; Bragg has been motivated by vindictiveness, Bragg should not have such power over others; justice should be done to Walker. 4 pp.","Wants a field position, not a desk job; has been asking General [Leroy Pope] Walker, Secretary [Judah P.] Benjamin, General [Braxton] Bragg, and others for a field position, but in vain; let General Walker withdraw his resignation, then will be assigned to his staff; criticisms of Bragg are well-founded; not liked by his men. 4 pp. Cy of ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., stating that letter is about his case. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Encloses copy of his [JT] letter to Watts; Jefferson Davis thinks he is using Bragg to further his own ambitions but Bragg is working for himself; Davis and Bragg are disregarding the interests of the Confederate States; worried about...\"the freedom of the Citizen and the Rights of the State.\" 2 pp. Cy of ALS, from John Tyler, Jr., Richmond, [Va.] to Colonel Thomas H. Watts, Attorney General, C.S.A., [Richmond, Virginia.?], 15 July 1862. Feels it is necessary to explain General L.P. Walker's case; Walker worked hard to train and arm 3 regiments of Alabama troops only to have them taken away and given to General Bragg; Bragg relieved Walker of command out of spite, thinking that Walker had slighted him when Walker was Secretary of War; this isn't fair-Walker should be restored to his command. 7 pp. Also including AN, letter is about the facts in General Walker's case. 1 p.","Has received both his letters; doesn't think Davis trying to \"...destroy private or public liberty'; however Davis unequal to the tasks brought on my the crisis of war ; has received other criticisms of Bragg's conduct; urges him to write again. 2 pp. ALS.","Agrees Davis is unable to meet the crisis of war; fears Davis means to make himself a king if Congress passes the conscription law and the law giving Davis power to remove officers at will; thinks Bragg will not live long; West Pointers too dominant in the Army; says he has no official duty in the Army since he opposes Davis' conduct of the war; solicites Yancey's aid in obtaining a commission in the regular army for James R. Tyler. 7 pp. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr. summarizing contents of letter.","Received his letter; tell Genreal Price that he will join him as soon as he has gotten the last lot of shoes that he can get; has gotten about 5000 pairs so far. 1 p. ALS. Inlcuding AN by John Tyler, summarizing the contents of a letter from Col. C.H. Minge to John Tyler, Jr. 20 Feb. 1863.","Feels he has been dealt with unjustly; will try to help him get an official place. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr. about contents of this and a letter of 25 Sept. 1862. 1 p.","Received several of his letters; there are disagreements about the merits of General Price's activities in Mississippi; feels (along with the public) that Price can hold the Mississippi Valley; Richmond needs an evening newspaper; the Examiner is a good one; the Mobile Register supports Bragg; Tyler should use his pen and not seek a place in the army. 4 pp. ALS.","Received his letters and Major Gaines' \"Chapter of History\" has shown them to various people; agrees with him that General Price would be the best president and general; will not publish the letters but will send them to Yancey; gave the letter about the Battle of Iuka to Yancey. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr. summarizing contents of letter.","Scope and Contents","granting leave of absence to Lt. [James R.] Tyler by John W. Riley, A. A. General, Richmond, Virginia 1 p. PDS. Including ADS, from N. W. White, Brigade Surgeon, Jerusalem, Va., 17 Jan. [18]63, extending leave of absence until 25 January 1863. Also including ADS, from N. W. White, [Sur[geo]n in charge of Jerusalem General Hospital, extending leave of absence until 21 Feb. 1863. 1 p.","Received his description of the Battle of Cornith through Mr. Roane; read the \"Python\" letter; discontent about conscription law very serious; patriotism of the masses being deadened by the blockade, lack of transportation, and the exemption clause of the conscription law; [Joseph E.] Johnston to lead the Western army; enjoys getting his letters; Bragg preparing transportation to move troops to Mississippi. 3 pp. ALS.","Received \"Python\" letter; Richmond papers said it was too long to publish; same true fof article about Pres. John Tyler; glad he found an editorial position; desires him to send his articles. 2 pp. ALS.","Has been requested by Major John Tyler to write him introducing Mrs. Clark; she is going to Richmond to acquaint Davis with conditions under which the Democratic party of some Northeastern states might induce their states to end the war by joining the confederacy; asks him to listen to Mrs. Clark and do what he can to further her plan. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, saying letter is introducing Mrs. Clark. 1 p.","Received last \"Python\" letter about forming an alliance with the Northwest; the Northwest needs the South because they need free access to the Mississippi River; when peace comes the South will be the most prosperous country on earth; the treasury will be filled by profits from cotton and tobacco. 2 pp. ALS.","\"Python\" letter received and given to Mr. Yancey; doesn't like the idea of political union with any Northern States, unless could detach the southern parts of Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois; expresses confidence in South's ability to keep fighting despite privations; last \"Python\" article might demoralize the public; inefficiency of wartime legislature; everyone well here; wishes him good luck on the Western campaign. 3 pp. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents.","Brill charged with desertion; charge signed by J. Rochelle Tyler, and witnessed by Thos. R. Dunn and Wm. B. Andrews. 1 p. ADS. Including AN by Jas. R. Tyler, 21 May 1863, summarizing contents. 1 p.","His letters received; failure of Indians at Grand Gulf to prevent the Hartford from descending on the Mississippi River; hoping General Price's mission in Arkansas will succeed; Holmes' Army dissolved; reinforcing Bragg; Union movements in Mississippi and Alabama; movements of Hill and Longstreet; work of Congress: tax bill, bond sales, European loans; thinking of retiring. 5 pp. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of the letter.","His letter received; Austin being fortified; under martial law; nothing has yet been done about his \"policy,\" hasn't been able to talk with Gov. [Pendleton] Murrah; will let him know when something is done. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of letter.","Happy that his brother elected to the Confederate Senate; this is a blow against his enemies. 2 pp. CY of ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of letter.","Read his address to the legislature of Georgia and greatly admires it; old Washington politicians who control the Confederate government are not respecting the rights of citizens and property; fears they are trying to set up a monarchy with the help of West Point graduates; left the Bureau of War because did not like the way the administration was running the war of the government; suspension of writ of habeas corpus more odious than martial law; glad he struck a blow for civil liberties. 3 pp. ALS.","Took his letter 9 days to come from Selma; trying to get John M. Kelso, who deserted a year ago, back on duty; if Kelso is still under his command or if he knows where Kelso is, then it is his duty to return him to his regiment. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler Jr., that Kelso has left, taking his horse, saddle, and bridle; he doesn't know where he has gone. 1 p.","Thanks him for his letter; the states must resist the administration's efforts to impose military rule; the people must be made aware of attacks on their personal liberties; enjoyed reading the speech he made in Selma. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of letter.","Wishes he could be free to wield his pen in the cause of state sovereignty and constitutional liberty; has no vacancy in his government for him; he probably likes the resolutions recently passed by the Georgia legislature. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., Brown wrote to him at Selma.","Wrote her the two previous days; ladies must beware of sullying their reputation by writing too much; the Union army cut the railroad south of Petersburg; hopes to join her at the end of the month. 2 items. Partial ALS.","Scope and Contents","Reports that his speech made in Selma, Alabama, \"Our foreign and Domestic Status,\" has been reprinted in DeBow's Review; congratulates him on the \"happy change in our Georgia military,\" mentions that he has been ill. 2 pp. ALS.","Pleased he has been restored to command; offers services to him. 1 p. Cy of ALS. Includes AN, summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","General [Henry Alexander] Wise wrote the lead article in yesterday's Enquirer, acting from a patriotic conviction; the other four men will have to stand together to save the country. 1 p. Cy of ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., relating to Wise'ss appountment to the command of the Department of Richmond.","\"The Bearer, J. Rochelle Tyler, 1st Lieut. of Co. A, 1st Batt. of Va. Inf[an]try, a Paroled Prisoner of the Army of Northern Virginia, has permission to go to his home, and there remain undisturbed. [signed] D.B. Bridge [?]\" 1 p. PDS.","Letter received; encloses a draft for $160, although doesn't remember the debt; send receipt for draft. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., draft received and receipt sent. 1 p.","Glenn and Howard, Baltimore Gazette, [Baltimore, Md.]. Suggests Baltimore Gazette take the lead in expressing Southern sentiment, since Baltimore is destined to become the leading Southern city; unite all conservative thought behind Andrew Johnson so that military rule could be brought to an end; suggests the new party be called \"Constitutional Republican\" to avoid the bad connotations of the Democratic party name; offers to move to Baltimore, set up his law practice, and help them with the newspaper. 3 pp. ALS. Including AN, summarizing contents. 1 p.","Mr. Howard and he believe that the fewer people involved in running a newspaper, the better; therefore they can't offer him a position. 2 p. ALS","Enloses $50; Robert [Tyler] and his family are well. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., $50 enclosed. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Thinks he should not have trouble finding a newspaper job since he writes so well; suggests he try looking in Washington, Richmond, Baltimore, Norfolk, and New York; Montgomery is dull but he can't leave until he earns some more money; urges him to send news about family. 4 pp. ALS. Including a Cy of ALS, Robert Tyler, Montgomery, Alabama, to John Tyler, Jr. 14 August [i.e. July] 1866. 2 pp. Also including AN, summarizing letter, orginial sent to Mr. Roane. 1 p.","Discusses various aspects of politics, including Radical Republicans and the Old Democratic party. 8 pp. ALS.","His letter received; has left Richmond because unable to make a livign there, having no money to invest in any enterprise; father's political enemies and his own put obstacles in his path; also attacked for leaving wife, whom he believes dishonored him; is in Williamsburg looking at an offered position and is preparing a lecture for Baltimore; desires him to explain his meaning in his previous letter; especially on whom he wants to take revenge. 4 pp. Cy of ALS. Including AN, summarizing contents of Robert Tyler's letter of 2 Nov. 1866.","Scope and Contents","Tyler in Wiliamsburg practising law; Robert [Tyler] was in D.C. and now in Baltimore looking for a new job; Robert now agrees with him about the evil motives of the Northern people who do not feel the effects of their actions since they are perpetrated only in the South; is making a living but never knows when his job may end; urges him to write. 3 pp. ALS. Including ANS, by John Tyler, Jr., letter from A. Roane of of 13 March 1867 says that Robert Tyler agrees with his political views, and letter from Robert Tyler of 14 July 1867, says he should be able to find a newspaper position. 1 p.","Enloses copies of obituaries of her grandmother Tyler and will send her a copy of the first letter her grandfather sent her grandmother; give his regards to Captain and Mrs. Bryant and tell them he will send them copies of some of his articles. 2 pp. Partial ALS.","Scope and Contents","President Johnson's administration able to wield little power; suggests he see Mr. Seward about a position; a man with Tyler's brains should be able to get something. 1 p. ALS. Including ANS, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of letter.","Tyler wrong in thinking the people can change the way the country is going; the people are no longer free because they have lost virtue, liberty, and independence; no patriots or statesmen anymore; the press either doing away with freedom or too weak to fight for it; gloomy about the guture. 2 pp. ALS. Including a Cy of ALS, James Gibbons, Philadelphia, [Pa.], to John Tyler, Jr. 22 July 1867. 2 pp.","Received JT's letter when he returned from abroad; has seen the President [Johnson] three times and assured him support; thinks a public assurance would be injurious. 1 p. ALS. Inlcuding AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of the letter. 1 p.","Authorized A. G. Aleen of the National Intelligencer to offer his [JT] services in the interests of Democratic and Conservative parties; yesterday learned this had not yet been done; had planned to write several pamphlets and enlist the support of the Catholic hierarchy and the Fenian Brotherhood; fears the intentions of Radical Republicans-will try to take the property of leading Southerners. 2 pp. Cy of ALS.","Enclosed he will find an article [by Robert Tyler about General Grant] which he can use if he thinks it politically expedient, but do not use his name in connection with it; anxious to hear from him. 2 pp. Cy of ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of letter.","Has been concerned about his efforts \"...to save the Republic and to preserve Constitutional liberty...\"; wishes to offer suggestions on how to preserve his power; he must control the War, Navy, Treasury, and Post Office departments by putting in strong and loyal men; beware who Republicans want for their next president; recommends William T. Sherman to be head of the War Department; must control Treasury in order to control the pursestrings; must control the post office in order to keep lines of communication open to the masses; recommends Thomas Ewing of Ohio for the treasury position, and Marshall [Col. W. H.] Lamon or General [James William] Denver for the post office; he must do all he can to preserve the executive's power so he can protect the country from the Radical efforts to curtail constitutional liberties. 11 pp. Cy[?] of ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of letter; stating that the letter had been submitted to Jeremiah S. Black, John M. Binckley, and others. 1 p.","Has just listened to a paper by John Tyler, Jr.; thinks it should be published by the New York Herald in order to advance the acuse of the constitution. 1 p. Cy of ALS. Including AN, stating that the letter was delivered to Lamon on 13 Sept. 1867. Also including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., about the second letter to President Johnson of 14 Sepot. 1867. 1 p.","In last letter warned him about the dangers around him [AJ]; in this letter wishes particularly to address the problem of who can disenfranchise those white Southern men to whom Johnson had issued pardons; by counting only the Black vote in the South, the Radicals will degrade the presidential office by permitting a Black man's president to be elected rather than a white man's; he must arrange his cabinet so as to prevent the Radicals from overthrowing the presidential authority and prerogatives; predicts all manner of evil consequences (Black people rising against whites, loss of civil rights for Catholics, a dictator) if the Radicals have their way and their man (probably Grant) is elected; if will be able to prevent those calamities from occurring, and could be reelected president. 16 pp. Cy of ALS. Including ANS, by John Tyler, Jr., that a duplicate was given to W. H. Lamon. Also including ANS, by John Tyler, Jr., that the letter was originally dated 11 September 1867 but was changed to 14 September before being delivered to Johnston. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Encloses a copy of a communication from residents of the District of Colombia to Johnson, signed by many residents; believes he can rally the people to support him. Cy of ALS. Including ALS, Native and Naturalized Citizens of the United States resident in Washington City and Georgetown, Washington City, D.C., to Andrew Johnson, President of the United States. 29 September 1867. Appreciates his efforts \"...to maintain the Supremacy of the Federal Constitution...\"; naturalized citizens especially are aware of teh dangerous threats along \"know-nothing\" lines which threaten their liberties; must guard against Congress seizing supreme power; says hopes are in him to protect freedoms. 9 pp. Also including a copy of some of the names of people who signed the petition. 2 pp.","Cannot extend congratulations to him if the recent elections [in New York] support the Radical Republiacns, but can if the elections support the Democratic party; his correspondents in Alabama say they need more federal troops there. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, saying the letter \"...expresses teh real danger just now to the Democracy.\" 1 p. Also including AN, summarizing contents of the letter.","Rarely talks about literature or politics, especially the latter, since he cannot vote. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, that this letter was in reply to several of his remarks. Patterson is brother-in-law of Andrew Johnson.","Tyler owes him $18; please pay at once; is having a hard time making a living. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter.","Is at the mercy of his enemies because he supports him [AJ]; the Radicals must be put down in order to preserve peace; even if [Samuel P.] Chase is thwarted in his ambitions, he and Grant will have to watch out for George H. Thomas. 4 pp. Cy of ALS. Including a NCI from the Constitutional Union, 26 Nov. [18]67, about the constitutional convention in Alabama; President Johnson and General Grant will not receive any support from Alabama unless they do something about the situation there. 1 p. Also including AN, summarizing contents of the letter. 1 p. Also including a [DF of an article?], about the flow of time and the passion for commerce with the Orient.","About Alabama politics. 2 pp. AL.","Encloses extracts from a letter of Robert Tyler giving his views of impeachment of President Johnson, and how the blacks in South Carolina, Florida, Mississippi, and Louisiana can take over those states without armed force; recommends he take on Robert Tyler as a writer to support his position. 3 pp. ALS. Including AN, saying that Robert Tyler's articles were attached ti the letter sent to President Johnson.","Received a letter from Robert Tyler, the contents of which would probably interest him; the different possible candidates for the 1868 election: Grant, Sweard, Chase, Seymour, and Thomas; encloses newspaper articles. 2 pp. ALS. Inluding AN, summarizing contents of letter.","Enjoyed his speech made on 10 December, upholding the Constitution; thanks him for his defense of white Southerners; Radicals unfit to uphold the constitution; there are many who have been left \"...without a State, or a Status...\" by the actionas of the Radical Republicans. 2 pp. [Df? or] ALS.","If he continues the way he is going, he will not be reelected, and probably [Samuel P.] Chase will be; he needs to spend money in the South on behalf of the Democratic party in order to get some support among the Black population. Cy of ALS.","Encloses newspaper articles; suffering of people in South and North; threat of anarchy. 2 pp. Cy of ALS. Including AN, saying that two articles from DeBow's Review were enclosed. 1 p.","Received a letter from Robert Tyler-says that the white people in Alabama are standing together politically; white Southerners support President Johnson; everyone, white and black, is ruined; encloses a newspaper article. 2 pp. Cy of ALS. Including AN, summarizing contents of letter.","The movement is going in the right direction and the adversary should be overthrown; nothing can stop him [JT] when he is doing what he thinks it right; has consistently supported him [AJ]; if he [JT] cannot do what he needs to be done, then appoint John Cantatore or John P. Brophy. 3 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of the letter.","Robert Tyler believes that if the Supreme Court declares the Reconstruction Acts illegal, military authority in the South will have to be subordinate to civil authority; Mrs. Huneker of Philedelphia, the daughter of James Gibbons, writes that the people will stand by Johnson if he calls on them; expects General John O'Neill to call on him [AJ]; the country can be saved from civil war by moving the executive branch to New York City, where it will be easier for the people to rally around him. 2 pp. AL.","The Radicals have let several opportunities for complete victory slip through their fingers, enabling Johnson to gather strength. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, summarizing contents of the letter.","to be offered the National Democratic Committee at Washington Feb. 22, 1868, for adoption. Rendering thanks to Andrew Johnson for his part in upholding the constitution. 2 pp. Df of AD.","Believes impeachment will fail; please support the action to be taken on Monday. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, summarizing contents of the letter.","Encloses Robert Tyler's report to the Executive [Democratic] Committee of Alabama; is ready to do whatever he can to support him [AJ]. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, summarizing contents of the letter.","Has forwarded $300 to him by express mail; please acknowledge receipt. 1 p. ALS. Including ANS, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of letter.","Introduces him to Capt. Theo[?] F. Tobin; Capt. Tobias Sand [Sneed?] might be of use to him [JT]. 1 p. ALS.","Summary of their conversations: 1. all white Southerners have to join together; 2. white Southerners need to join the Fenian Brotherhood in fighting the Radicals; 3. this combination will be directed by the Southerners and can be used for other purposes. 2 pp. Cy of ALS.","Advises him not to spend too much time at [Fenian Brotherhood] headquarters while he is in New York City; Canada in state of alarm; will be in New York City on Monday; encourages him to express his views to Mr. Meehan [?]; does he think a tour of inspection to ______ advisable? 1 p. ALS.","His letter about Gen'l F[orrest] was received; \"...all the parties we spoke of will be at the appointed place and time.\" Col. Merriwether expressed his views on the subject at the state convention. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, summarizing contents of letter.","A vacancy is to occur in the office of the Collector of Internal Revenue for the Richmond District; wants him to find out if the Senate and the President will confirm him [WS] in the office. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, summarizing contents of the letter; Selden was confirmed in the position. Also including AN, Col. Stone, the previous collector had to resign because he was involved with fraud. Also including AN, comparing the legality and the oppresiveness of the union of Ireland with Britain to the union of the South with the U.S.","Scope and Contents","Regrets that he is unable to meet him because of business downtown; asks him to call at 1:00. 1 p. ALS. Including an ACS, [P.]G.T. Beauregard, to John Tyler, Jr., [18 June 1868?], making an appointment for the following morning. 1 p.","Weather is beautiful; regrets he is unable to send the picture because of its size; Jimmy saw Mrs. Ridely and daughters recetnly, has he seen Mrs. Tyler [widow of Pres. Tyler] and her children? Sister's photograph is enclosed, has not has any chills for a while. 3 pp. ALS.","Encloses a more perfect copy of his report of his operations in the South; has addressed it to him and Mr. Gibbons since they were the ones who enlisted his aid; the gentlemen coming to the Democratic convention and to meet with him are unaware of the political implications of the movement; has changed slightly the originial wording of his letter of instructions; when the gentlemen arrive, will introduce them to him; that is as far as his present authority goes. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Including ALS, from John Tyler, Jr., City of New York, New York, to General John O'Neil, the President, and Mr. James Gibbons, the Vice-President ofthe Fenian Brotherhood, New York City, New York. Acting by their instructions, following is a report of what he [JT] did; first, went to Memphis and conferred with N. B. Forrest, G. J. Pillow, and I. G. Harris, showing how Southern interests were supported by the Catholics, how the Fenian Brotherhood had been reorganized after Sweeny's attempt to invade Canada and the exposure of O'Mahoney and Stephens, an dstood ready with government and army to take over a British possession and set up its own government, and how the Fenians and the South could maintain their constitutional liberties if they cooperated; is anxious to cooperate with anyone who will help the South prevent the Radicals from taking over poltically and economically; left Memphis and travelled to New Orleans where he met with General Beauregard, who was sympathetic with the Fenians' objectives; offered him the position of commander-in-chief; Beauregard declined on account of his health; then went to see General Richard Taylor, who declined to join because of his parole; offered Raphael Semmes the command of the naval forces, which he declined fortime being; Beauregard had given him introductions to J.B. Gordon and Wade Hampton, so he approached them; also spoke briefly to Robert Tyler and General [James Holt] Clanton about the Fenian cause; many expressed doubts about the propriety of attacking Canada; approached Joseph E. Johnston, who is occupied with writing a book abd loath to start another war; since arriving in New York City, has again talked with General Beauregard and hopes to persuade him to give them [i.e. Gibbons and O'Neil] his thoughts on the subject; invited John C. Brown to the meeting in New York City; thinks it would be a mistake to invade Canada before the November Elections, for fear such invasion would promote the Radical cause in the U.S.; also it would lead to a religious war, and restrictions on the Catholic Churcg ub teg U.S.; those encouraging them in their enterprise are trying to get them and their Democratic votes out of the country so that the Radicals can be elected to office; if the Democrats are elected to power, they might make war on England an dthen their plan to invade Canada would be welcomed. 46 pp. Also including AN, \"Report of John Tyler, Jr., ...associated with his mission South.\" 1 p.","Saw the following people on his trip South: Lt. Gen. N. B. Forrest, Ex-Governor Isham J. [i.e. G.] Harris, Major General Gideon J. Pillow, Gen. [P.] G. T. Beauregard, Admiral Raphael Semmes, Gen. Richard Taylor, Nr. Robert Tyler, Gen. [James Holt] Clanton, Major Gen. J. B. Gordon, Lt. Gen. Wade Hampton; Forrest Gordon, and Hampton agreed to meet with them and advised contacting Gen. Joseph E. Johnston; Beauregard came to see him in New York City and advised contacting Major Gen. J.C. Brown; a meeting has been arranged for early July, which Beauregard, Forrest, Gordon, and Hampton will attend; if they think it necessary, there will be other Confederate leaders at the National Democratic Convention whom they can consult; is looking forward to introducing them to the generals, and hopes the plans will be successful. 6 pp. ALS.","Enclosed is a copy of a letter from Wade Hampton, stating his position as well as those of Generals [William] Preston, Gordon, and Forrest on their recent interview. Including AN, summarizing contents of the letter.","Authorizes him to consult with General [P.] G. T. Beauregard and other former Confederate officers about the Fenian Brotherhood's plans; lets them know how much they admire their abilities and how much they would like them to join them. First sentence revised by John Tyler, Jr. 2 pp. Including AN, summarizing contents of letter.","Health precludes his acceptance of the command offered; General Richard Taylor may be able to assist him. Including AN, summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Hopes his health will be restored; plans to use the introduction to Richard Taylor this evening. 1 p. Including AN, summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Until such time as the foreign power which he represents has a de facto government and a flag, there can be no naval force; when that time comes he will be happy to become the commander of that force. 1 p. Including AN, summarizing contents of letter.","Inquires whether they wish to stay with their delegations to the convention or have their own suite; expects them about the last of the month. \"Keep uncommitted on the Presidential question.\" 2 pp. Including AN, summarizing contents of letter.","Advises him to secure a suite of rooms for the party; will be in New York City by the 1st of July; has written to [John B.] Gordon and [Wade] Hampton and has seen John C. Brown about this. 1 p. Including AN, summarizing contents of letter.","Will arrive in New York about 3 July; has arranged a room already. 1 p. Including AN, summarizing contents of letter.","Received his letter; reminds him of his [RS] letter of last May, wherein he states that he could be of no service until such a time as the cause has a de facto government; when that time comes he would be glad to assist the cause. 1 p. Including AN, summarizing contents of the letter.","Gordon, Forrest, and he [W. H.] concur in the agreement reached the other day; is planning to leave this morning. Including AN, summarizing contents of the letter.","His letter and telegram have just reached him; F[orrest] has now told him everything; saw Gen'l [Julius?] Hayden who says the country around Huntsville is likely to erupt [into violence?] anytime; the people are awaiting an opportunity to seize back their rights; expects to be out of Memphis for two or three weeks; Col. Merriwether is fine. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, summarizing contents of letter.","Is busy today; will be free tomorrow morning. 1 p. ACS.","Scope and Contents","In view of the fact that during the recent war, Great Britain was able to regain her lead in world commerce and once again started molesting naturalized U.S. citizens, it is resolved that the Democratic party will protect the citizens of the U.S., will support their claims against Britain, and seek to regain the U.S. lead in worl commerce; since the Republican party is seeking to promote the interests of the rich over the poor, it is resolved (here insert the resolutions on the Reconstruction acts, and on finance, revenue, and currency). 6 pp. AD. Including ADF, of the last part of the preamble and the resolutions. 1 p. Also including ANS by John Tyler, Jr., the delegates, \"instead of laying aside all personal considerations, \" began discussions on cabinet appointments; hence the peculiar tone of his speech ar Delmonicos and his letter to Mr. Preston. 1 p. Also including ALS, from Frank P. Blair, [New York City, N.Y.]. Has decided not to write for publication the letter he promised to write yesterday, as he has often expressed opinions in the past; he agrees with the enclosed resolutions. 1 p. Also including ANS, by John Tyler, Jr., F. P. Brotherhood and Catholics, although his later remarks to the Missouri delegation which were published did seem to redeem his promise.","Talleyrand could have said that he represented a principle at the Congress of Vienna; likewise the Catholics in the U.S. represent a principle and they also have power; tells him this for the benefit of his work at the Democratic National Convention. 1 p. Cy of ALS. Including AN, stating this is a duplicate of the letter sent to Preston.","Invitation to a reception on 6 July. 1 p. PC. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], invitation was extended to all delegates at the Democratic National Convention. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Will arrange the next meeting between him and Generals N.B. Forrest and [John B.] Gordon and the parties he [JT] represents [i.e. Mr. O'Neill and Mr. Gibbons of the Fenian Brotherhood]. 1 p. Cy of ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., Summarizing contents of the letter; the meeting took place on 12 July in General Preston's rooms.","President Johnson disappointed that Southerners did not insist upon his nomination; he has yielded to the Radicals by agreeing that the black-dominated legislature in the South are to select the electoral college. 1 p. Frag. of AL. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of the letter.","Is just recovering from a fever; agrees with him about the causes of war; says foes are seeking a reason to destroy them; they must wait awhile until able to resist foes; \"church is spreading rapidly and will soon include all worthy men from the Potomac to the Rio Grande,\" urges him to tell how the meeting [between the Southern generals and the Fenians] went. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of the letter. 1 p.","His letters received; thanks him for his advice; shall Mrs. Ekins forward his letters to him? 1 p. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of the letter.","Inquires about his daughter [Mattie?], cousing Sally, Mr. C, Tony, and Anna; give them his regards; Mr. Savage's \"abortive\" convention has inspired them with hope, but it didn't fo well for Mr. Savage; the General [i.e. John O'Neill] treated Col. O'Beirne roughly in his speech. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of letter.","Scope and Contents","Wishes to acquaint him with his activities of the past summer during which he prevented a \"collision\" with Great Britain and satyed civil unrest in the South; has been twice pardoned and because of his ancestors, is very concerned about the welfare of the United States; hopes to persuade the Democratic electoral colleges [to make the vote in the electoral college unanimous for Grant]. 2 pp. Cy of ALS. Imncluding AN, by John Tyler, Jr., letters to General Dent and to W.H. Seward of 10 and 18 November [18]68, about making the electoral college vote unanimous for Grant.","Has saved him additional problems by preventing a \"collision\" with Great Britain and by laying to rest civil disturbances in the South; has been twice pardoned for his past acitivities; enclosed is the legal answer to the report made by Secretary of the Interior [Orville Hickman] Browning about the claim of Col. William Selden, former marshall of the District of Columbia, fo rkeeping prisoners; Browning's predecessors in the office, starting with Jacob Thompson, have treated the case wrongly; Johnson has the power to reopen the case; hopes his family will always be well-treated by whomever is president. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Enclosed letters show he started a movement earlier this month [to persuade members of the electoral college to vote for Grant]; can prove that this summer he prevented a clash with Great Britain and laid to rest some of the civil disconent in the South; has been twice pardoned. 1 p. Cy of ALS. Including a Cy of ALS, from John Tyler, Jr., Washington, D.C., to John B. Gordon, Wade Hampton, Admiral Raphael Semmes, William Preston, J.W. Stevenson, C.C. Clay, John Forsyth, Robert Tyler, and others. 9 November 1868. Is enclosing a letteraddressed to other leading citizens [about the electoral colelge vote]; the predecents for the suggestion can be found in the electoral college votes in 1824, 1836, and 1840; thinks it expedient and necessary to maintain peace for the electoral college to vote unanimously for Grant. 3 pp. Also including a Cy of ALS, John Tyler, Jr., Washington, D.C., to Generals [Wade] Hampton, and [John B.] Gordon, [William] Prestong, I.W. Stevenson, C.C. Clay, Robert Tyler, and others, 8 November 1868. Recommends the Democratic part members of the electoral colelge cast their votes for Grant for the following purposes: as a conciliatory gesture, to show that if he is good to them they will support him, so he won't be left entirely in the hands of the Radicals, and to \"strengthen\" him in his conservative tendencies. 1 p.","Agrees whole-heartedly that the Democrats shpuld give their electoral votes to General Grant, but only with the apporval of Horatio Seymour; doesn't want it to look like they're deserting their candidate; believes Grant will be more conservative if the Deomcrats support him; has expressed these views to his friends.","Scope and Contents","Encloses his report to the Fenian Brotherhood, advising them not to invade Canada; they are offended with him because of the advice, but he still has some power over them. 1 p. Cy of ALS. Including a Cy of ALS, John Tyler, Jr., City of New York, New York, to the President, Vice-President, and the Executive Committee of the Fenian Brotherhood. 19 June 1868. Advises against invading Canada for the following reasons: 1. while the Radicals are in power, it will liekly result in their disenfranchisement; 2. since neither Great Britain nor the U.S. can afford a war, they will probably unite against the Fenians; 3. it would be the cause of starting a world-wide union of Protestant nations; 4. the Democratic party needs their votes; if the Democrats win the presidential election in November, there will probably be a war with Great Britain, in which case their invasion of Canada will be welcomed; therefore, it's best to await the results. 15 pp. Also including ANS, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of the letters. 1 p.","Encloses a copy of General Beauregard's letter [of 19 Nov. 1868]; fears others will not see the expediency of following his suggestion. 1 p. Cy of ALS. Including AN, summarizing contents of General Beauregard's letter and Tyler's to Seward.","Would like to have him join him in making some visits tomorrow. 1 p. ALS. Including a poem about love. Also including a list of 7 names.","Hopes the weather will permit them to go visiting tomorrow; comes see her at any time. 1 p. ALS.","Suggested to the Female Orphan Asylum that he might be able to lectre on their behalf, but for various reasons, the offer was voteddown. 3 pp. ALS.","Encloses the article he wished to see; visited the Board of Trade and believes a lecture can be satisfactorily arranged. 1 p. ALS.","His friends and he would liek to have him [JT] come lecture again, but fear it would not pay him. 3 pp. ALS.","Encloses his [JT] book and one of his [WHP] sermons. 1 p. ANS.","Fragments of poems written about James. R. Tyler. 1 p. ANS.","Invitation to the wedding of Emma M. Ridley and George P. Burgwyn. 4 items. PC. Also including a card listing numbers and names. 1 item.","Invitation to the wedding of Julia Tyler and William H. Spencer, PC.","Has not yet seen the archbishop about publishing his letter; invited him to attend the labor union's convention in Philadelphia. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, but John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of the letter.","Inexcusable of him not to print a retraction of the slander against him [JT] sooner than he did; was in the hospital to undergo surgery, not for intoxication, yet he [OKH] mistakenly assumes that poor people are intemperant; family [of JT] was left destitute after the war and he was barred from his former profession; has very moderate habits; Harris' slander is a result of political differences, envy, and hate; General George H. Thomas is a relative and can help at anytime; may be poor, but never have done any base thing, which is more than his political friends can say; he is a contemptible man. 17 pp. Df of ALS.","Scope and Contents","Including ANS, by John Tyler, [Jr.,], his reply to the slander was not published. 1 p. Also including AN, copied out of the Daily Chronicle, 28 August 1869, \"the slander of the Chronicle upon muself.\" 2 pp. Also including ALS, from Tom Florence, Washington, D.C., to [Col. Io Severns?, Washington, D.C., Sept.? 1869], General Tyler will give him his defense against the slander, which defense is to be published in the Constitutional Union; some of the language may be too strong. 2 pp. Also including ALS, by Col. Io Severns, Washington, D.C. to [?], will put Tyler's letter in the editorial columnl use the following introduction. See oversize file.","Scope and Contents","Concerning a place for Tyler in the Norfolk and St. Nazaire Steam Navigation Co. 1 p. ALS. Including ANS, by John Tyler, Jr., these apers were returned at his request; his application is still to be considered. 1 p. Also including AN, a memo to Charles H. McCormick and others in Chicagoabout the steamship line and to write Professor Maury. 1 p. Also including AN, enclosed is an outline of the Norfolk and St. Nazaire Steamship Transatlantic Line; also two addresses. 1 p. Also including AN, giving Col. G.L. Thompson's address of Col. Thompson, 1 p. Also including an AD, giving the history, routes, and proposed operations of the Norfolk and St. Nazaire Steam Navigation Company of France, and the Virginia and Tennessee Airline Railway. 8 pp.","If she is still unmarried on 8 oct. 1870, he is to give her 2 books; if she marries on or before that date, she is to give him a coat. 1 p. ADS.","Mr. George Alfred Townsend's remark about him in the Chicago Tribune was a lie, and he is surprised the Evening Star printed it, knowing it was such; he wishes to print a refutation. 1 p. ALS.","Took his enclosure to Mrs. Ames, but was unable to see her; she is rumored to be going out with a Memphis lawyer; wishes Tyler could \"win her affections\" and gain access to her fortune by marrying her; \"fraug, violence, and, and plunder [are] the order of the day.\" 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of letter.","DeBow's Review is concerned chiefly with recording the progress of the South; his article on U.S. diplomatic relations with Central and South America sounds useful, but there are no guaranties of a regular column. 2 pp. ALS.","Will accept the position as associate editor of the National Intelligencer as a man with conservative political views, provided he is allowed freedom in writing and is paid $500 per quarter; if Alexander Delmar agrees, let him sign this. 1 p. ALS. Including ANm, by John Tyler, Jr., this was his ultimatum to Mr. Delmar","Glad to hear he recovered from his recent illness and hopes things will go better for him; hopes that the late war won't result in the ruin of all the old families; \"wholesale thievery [is] the basis of American life today\" moved to Greenville so children could get an education; after 2 hard years of struggling on his plantation is able to relax a little now; rewrote the manuscript and hopes to get it published; tell Roane he wrote him. 4 pp. ALS. Including AN, letter answered. 1 p.","Have copies of DeBow's Review beginning with the orginial issue; is interested in his article on his father; the policies of the Old Whigs; tell Gov. Wise to encourage polytechnic education and to open a shcool of Navigation so Virginia can take advantage of the expanding U.S. trade. 5 pp. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of letter; accepted offer \"if ever able to get work again.\" 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Warns that Radicals in Congress are usurping Grant's powers and particularly mentions [Charles] Sumner and [Benjamin] Butler as threats; calls for a veto of the \"Virginia Bill\" suggests that Grant call a General Convention to fram a new Constitution; sees Congress present course leading to civil war and/or monetary crash as it weakens the power of individual states; mentions moving capitol to Mississippi Valley to weaken New England's influence; suggests that Jeremiah Black of Pennsylvania could draft such a message. 9 pp. ALS. Including Cy of ALS, 7 pp. Ibncluding AN, John Tyler, Jr., endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p. Also including AN by John Tyler, Jr., n.d., that letter was given to Mr. Dox of Alabama 24 January 1870, after passage of Virginia Bill; was returned by him 27 January 1870 without being given to Grant. 1 p.","Discontinue efforts to get Democratic Senate and House members to give subscriptions to \"the Course of Parties in the United States under hte Constitution\" to be written along with a literary work on \"Father\" [President John Tyler]; [seems to desire discontinuance due to lack of response]; the Democratic party \"has done nothign to relieve itseld of the many onerous obligations under which it rests.\" 3 pp. Cy of ALS. Including AN endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p.","Having considered long the situation of the country and general social and political status is returning his salutation and desires a confidential interview. 1 p. Cy of ALS. Including AN endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Is enclosing a letter to Robert Ridgway which will explain a confidential metter. 1 p. Cy of ALS. Including ALS from John Tyler, Jr., Washington City, D.C., to Robert Ridgway, House of Representatives, Washington, D.C. 26 Feb. 1870, telling that old war injury acted up last year and therefore has not been working so have disagreeable predicament as regards to boarding bill; will pay back any loans as soon as possible; needs $125 today so he can get out of city. 3 pp.","Appreciates his efforst to obtain help [financial?] from Virginia Senators and Representatives but having thought about it must decline such aid; has suffered too much humiliation already. 2 pp. Cy of ALS. Includes AN endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Will help him collect his essays; has the weekly he poke of packed away and will hunt it up and copy what you wished; or can bring entire volume to him; Mr. Burwell of New Orleans has the loose numbers. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr., endorsing and summarizing the letter; indicates Tyler wrote back and requested volume brought to Washington. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Has the copy of Abell's Life, Mr. Gillett's letter; the birth and lineage he worked out and Mrs. Halloways' book; this is a \"sacred task\" [writing a memoir of President Tyler] but will take sometime due to frequent interruptions. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, John Tyler, Jr., explaining letter. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Has talked to Dr. Cloud, State Superintendant of Education and Chairman of the Educational Board about his [JT] case; he will write to the President of the University of Alabama, N.A. Luniley [sic] [Lupton]; it seems the chairs he [JT] preferred are not yet filled; suggests he immediately write the men mentioned above; his brother will talk to Mr. Cloud also; Keep politics out of this; has sent manuscript to Claxton, Remson, and Haffelfinger of Philadelphia who accepted it; could he send them a short note about it?; wrote to Dr. Luniley [sic] [Lupton] himself. 4 pp. ALS. Including ALS from William Falconer, Greensborough, Alabama, to John Tyler, Jr., 23 March 1870, indicating the name of the President of the University of Alabama is N.A. Lupton, not N.A. Lumiley; sorry about the mistake. 2 pp. Also including AN John Tyler, Jr. endorsing and summarizing both letters. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Has been in bed or would have answered sooner; it will take time to find out-on the war path for him [JT]  now; come over soon. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, John Tyler, Jr. endorsing letter which is in regards to lecture; answered letter saying to go ahead with arrangements; will share benefits. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Has received letter of the 15th; will send help to Mrs. [Susan A.] Eppes through Mrs. Semple; will confer with her about admission of Mrs. \"E.\" to Aged Women's Home. 1 p. ALS. Including ALS from W.W. Corcoran, Wash[in]gton D.C., to Jo[h]n Tyler, Jr., Washington, D.C., 24 Nov. 1869, informing that the place at the cemetary he noted as vacated by Doct[or] Hunter has been filled more than three months ago. Also including ANS John Tyler, Jr., endorsing and explaining Corcoran's letter of 17 March 1870. 1 p. Also including ANS John Tyler, Jr., Expressing wish to do for another what he cannot do for himself, however severe his suffering. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Letter from mutual friend General John Tyler [Jr.], is really surprising; how can a sane man expect anyone in these times to invest $300,000 in a cure for Hog Cholera or any other invention; friend in California also has a cure for Hog Cholera and he will get a patent for him; if Tyler's friends cure is also valid perhaps they can take out a joint patent; anyone who wants $200,000 for any invention is either a fool or an idiot. 2 pp. ALS. Including ANS by John Tyler, [Jr.], to Colonel [Farrar], n.d., designating Walton's letter as a breech of faith and an attempt to extort his client's secret; but to get that secret they must pay $300,000 cash. In margin. Also including AN [by John Tyler, Jr.], n.d., identifying Walton's friend as a certain Fletcher, veterinary surgeon from Missouri an California. In margin.","Has not forgotten him but has many troubles and did not want to bother friends with them; but he has written first; as a lecturer she has been successful; leaves Monday for Pennsylvania, then Michigan and Kentucky; then shall scribble for the newspapers; knows he does not approve of women lecturing but she has a famiyl to support; brother has drawn on her publisher and left her a debt; can he find him?; the world is utterly selfish. 4 pp. ALS. Including AN endorsed and summarizing letter. 1 p. ALso including D from [?], to Christopher O'Brien, Potomac Steamboat Co., [?], n.d., on verso of endorsement, directing receiver of memo to verify name of company; to draw a declaration of debt; make to copies and distribute. 1 p.","His lodge [of the Knights of Pythias] accepts his proposal; please advertise; lecture will be in Concordia Oprea House or Masonic Temple; pelase state a preferred date. 1 p. ALS. Including AN by [John Tyler, Jr.] endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p. Also incoluding AN by [Tyler], 28 March 1870, answered lettere as desired. 1 p. Also including AN by [Tyler], 7 april 1870, lecture on the 21st at Concordia Hall. 1 p. Also including AN by [Tyler], 19 April 1870, come on next morning and stop at Howard House. 1 p. Also including AN by [Tyler], n.d., went on 20th; stopped at Howard House; next day no proper arrangements so declined to lecture. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Enclosed is a letter from the pen of \"Python\" which will be republished; read it before interview; has contemplated views on public affairs for 18 months and is now ready to reveal them; of course does not wish to be generally known through his pseudonym. Cy of ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr., endorsing and summarizing letter, indicating that enclosed letter mentioned [but missing] was from the Baltimore Gazette of 25 March 1870. 1 p. Also including ALS from N[athaniel] Michler, Washington, D.C., 7 March 1870, acknowledging receipt of communication os 15 February; and hopes to meet with him. 1 p. Also including AN by John Tyler, Jr., endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p.","Cannot intrude upon him again despite the nature of their short conversation; much is being lost by delay in accepting his suggestion; remember he [JT] organized the Bureau of War of the late Confederate States, served as an officer of Rank and Adjutant General; yet the matter can be revealed only the way he suggests; through the Party at Providence Hospital higher personage can be revealed and all worth knowing be known. 2 pp. Cy of ALS.","Scope and Contents","His letter of the 8th was received and answer delayed as he expected to go to Washington; he is now not going so will write; appreciates his desire to collect his writings and his books are at his disposal; perhaps he should play Mohamet and come to the Mountain. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr., endorsing and explaining letter; wants extracts from Mrs. DeBow's copies of \"DeBow's Review.\" 1 p.","Lecture will be at the Concordia on the 21st at 8pm; John Taliaferro wants to be remembered to you; if seeds are being distributed at the department he would like some papers. 1 p. ALS. Including AN by [John Tyler, Jr.], endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Would like to see letter and correspondence to which he refers; would like to publish it; knows he has not forgotten the memoir of which they have corresponded. 1 p. AL. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr., endorsing and explaining that Burwell refers to the memoir of President Tyler, and the last Burwell refers to the memoir of President Tyler, and the last correspondence of General G[eorge] [?] H[enry] [?] Thomas. 1 p.","His [JT] brother and he [WF] have both been ill so his [JT] recommendations have just been sent to Dr. Lupton; encloses a letter from him; keep corresponding with him; in the meantime he has enquired as to his [JT] opening a highschool though dall is the best time of year for that; advised Arch[ibald] Roane to open a school here but he wanted Richmond and politics; suggests he make an effort with Bou[rne?] or some such periodical literature to write short memoirs of early men of Virginia; leave politics out of it; write \"a la Burke\" when his [WF] book Bloom and Briar comes out he will direct the publishers to send a copy. 4 pp. ALS.","stating that life presents few objects worth striving for; one should learn to want but little; hoe does he like the idea of writing an old Virginia times; it would not interefere with other employ; think of old Be[nter?], what a mass of energy that old rascal was; where is his daughter?; can she assist him?; is nearly paralyzed but keeps on working; life is too trifling to despair. 4 pp.","Scope and Contents","letter refers to professorship at the University of Alabama 1 p. Also including AN by John Tyler, Jr., that both letters were answered on 10 May [1870]; yielding to 1st suggestion, rejecting last as impracticable with the temper of the Northern press one of envious hate. 1 p.","on verso of endorsement, saying he has not agreed to take testimony in the case of Antler vs. Whissle[?] Dickerson; objects to any proceedings held there on the case; reserves the right to move for the suppression of all such testimony. 1 p.","This last winter has been unusually gay-parties and weddings; Clara went to only two and begged no more; she likes small gatherings; has met a friend of his, Capt. Celsus Price who recently lsot his mother; his [JT] friend Miss Mary Polk married Dr. Draper of Maryland; met Mr. Mag[were?]; happy his prospects are better; may go to Canada and Washington but business has been bad for three years; greetings to family, especially cousin Lettie Semple; his [JT] Major Loughborough did not visit, just dropped letter. 4 pp. ALS.","A friend sent the papers express this morning; encloses the receipt; wishes you could call occaisionally on Father Wigest and Sister de Chantel of the Visitation Convent; it would be to your advantage apart from the pleasure of the visit. 1 p. ALS.","Congratulations on his \"bright business prospects;\" prices for [chemical] analyses vary. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of letter.","Returns the enclosure of his last letter as expects no monetary reward; did not breathe the air of Massachusetts long enough for that; is please to hear of his professional success and bright prospects; good that cousing Sallie has a school and she and Mr. C. are well; he [JT] knows how he feels about the movement [Fenians] which resulted in the late fiasco; O'Neill's late movements have mortified his best friends; with proper direction the organization could achieve its glorious object; still it will not die as it has a holy cause which for centuries has sustained the people of Ireland. 2 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","So glad to hear from him; has searched long to reach him; had pneumonia April 1869 and is well now but tires easily; read his article with interest; fate of this government is shrouded in the future; past symmetry of government is gone and confusion reigns; the republic is in ruins; elements of Civil War exist; legislature is imprevious to the crie sof the people; is deeply affected by death of friends such as Mom[?] Arleise[?], James Murdaugh; the small hermitage [Wurburton] has been sold to Mr. Wood from the north and his title may not be good; are out of Circuit Court and are much fatigued; pleased with Judge Garreson from Accomac Co.; hopes his son Robert has promise at the bar. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr., endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p.","Overcome by heat and has just returned to business; was unab;e to obtain any further information as to the Israelite and his victim who were settling their \"land\" business in Orange C.H.; his friend Rob[er]t T. Craighill, Attorney at Law, Lynchburg is known in that region and may be able to tell of desireable land for sale. 2 pp. ALS.","Received his letter of the 6th; came here from Variety Springs in Augusta County; about 800 visitors here and as far as he knows neither \"scalawags\" nor \"carpetbaggers;\" waters are medicinal; many businessmen of Richmond here-Judge Lyon; Mr. Carrington of the Exchange Hotel, P. V. Daniel, Jr., President of the R. F. and Potomac RR, W. A. Maury Lovingstine, the Jewish delegate in legislature, Bishop Doggett, Revs. Hoge and Nolley, Mr. Pizzini; from here he goes to the Cold Sulpher near Goshen; then Rockbridge Alum and Variety, then home. 3 pp. ALS. Including AN [John Tyler, Jr.] endorsing letter. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Wrote some days ago for him to send manuscripts he elft addressed to Mr. H. B. Cust[in?] of Accomac; will be in Washington in a few days so retain them. 1 p. ALS. Including AN John Tyler, Jr., endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p. Also including AN [Joseph Segar], noting papers returned in preson, 5 Sept. 1870. 1 p. Also including ALS from Joseph Segar, to John Tyler, Jr., 15 Aug. 1870, requesting Tyler to send 2 manuscripts left with him to Old Point; will pay on his end. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Wishes he could accept a series of politcal articles from him but they are financially unwell; \"The XIX Century\" is slowly winning its way but pays little; his [WWH] srevices as editor are gratiutious; they hope soon to be able to compensate contributors; their views correspond and he would like him to appear in their pages monthly as an editorial contributor. 1 p. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr., endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Expected to have sent him proceeds for his notes for $75 but they called off the campaign; hopes to send it in a few days; does not want to be misunderstood that he ran when Waller did in 1869 as an Independant Republican as he is now; assumes Conservative and Moderate Republicans voted for him so to defeat Whittlesey; he acted as an honest man not a party man; voted against giving Mrs. Lincoln a pension; to reduce tarriff and Internal Revenue; voted to admit Mississippi, Texas and Georgia without the provisions given Virginia; when possible he supported the Republican part as he was brought up anti-slavery; voted to enforce 15th amendment with no apologies as something had to be settled; is for peace but there will be none if the Democrats are restored to power. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr. endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p.","His letter reminded him of earlier, happier days; he will tell the literary Societies of the University of his desires as the faculty does not directly interfere with such matters; or in getting use of the Public Hall; his [JT] series of lectures would be interesting; will be in Washington Friday, hope to see you. 1 p. ALS.","Asks for subscribers to a new \"National Journal\" dedicated to preserving \"Irish freedom,\" prospectus enclosed. 1 p. PL. Including a PD, \"Prospectus of the Irish Nationalist and Working-Man's Advocate.\" Gives summary of form newspaper will take. 1 p.","Delayed reply to his second letter to wait for decision on matter; but still has received no definite answer; feeling seems to be that due to studies there wouldn't be time for entire lecture series; but one or two of lectures could probably draw sufficient audiences; was only in Washington on last visit for one day. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN by [George Frederick Holmes] explaining that he saw some students and they feel the entire series would be too much, but that audiences for one or two could be obtained; a room and audience would be provided; necxt week would be best as after Christmas Intermediate exams start. 1 p.","Send address as he wished to write to him. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Has been invited to locate in Schuylkill Co. [Pa.] to publish a paper he devoted to the Irish Democratic and workingman's interest; consented then realized he was well known across the country and a paper published in [Philadelphia] would have greater effect; is necessary as radicals are making great inroads in Irish vote; has sent several prospectuses of newspaper and responds ifavorable; is trying to raise funds; first issue out of the 16th of January; says Tyler is the ablest man in country to write articles for sucha journal; glad to hear of book he is writing; would like to bring back former happy government. 4 pp. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr. endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","After consulting several prominent students has concluded that his 2nd and possibly 3rd lectures would be wel lreceived; Thursday and Friday mnights at the hall of the Washington Society would be best; charge fifty cents for 1, or seventy-five cents for two lectures; presentation of third lecture topic will depend upon reception of second. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr. endorsing and summarizing lecture. 1 p.","Received his letter and he forgot to say if it would be worth while for him [JG] to ask any of the National Democratic Com[mi]tt[ee] if they would lend a hand; maybe that would give them too much knowledge; seems the labors of both their lifetimes could fail for lack of a small sum; with his great knowledge he could unit the Irish people; now is the time and he [JT] is able; needs money; feels for the first time man's inhumanity to man. 2 pp. ALS. Including calling card of James Gibbons.","Received his letter regarding lecture but Mr. Murphy refuses to publish any shape of lecture; has spoken to the St. Vincent dePaul Society about asking him to lecture on condition that he share proceeds; his name and the society's reputation should draw a crowd; hopes to put him in touch soon. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","At present he can do no more than offer to help secure audiences for the interesting subjects he [JT] mentions; must have his correspondence with others about printing. 1 p. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr. endorsing and summarizing letter explaining it refers to furnishing \"DeBow's Review\" with historical sketches. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Thanks for the interesting letter; couldn't use it in his little history but will preserve it for future possibilities; nothing [in the book] about his father's presidential term will offend him, except the limited space he could devote; was in Richmond when a public dinner was given to Mr. Webster but had no invitation so visited President Tyler instead; is glad Gov[ernor] Wise is doing a biography of Pres[iden]t Tyler. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr. endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p.","Received his of the 9th and enclosure; couldn't answer immediately as was engaged in the courts on Boundary between Md. and Va.; the \"prize decision\" and much else has been included in his father's memoirs; is disappointed as has gotten no information from Washington, Cushing, or others as to their retirements from his father's cabinet; [following is a series of questions and tentative answers about Harrison and Tyler's cabinets-who held which position for how long]; strange that he is confused on these matters; answer them briefly, no long account; plans to read final copy with him before gonig to printers. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","His [JT] reminisence of Cabinets is in error; [following is a list of appointees to and retirements from Presiden John Tyler's cabinet]; is it possible that neither he nor Cushing nor anyone will supply him the dates? 1 p. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr. endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p.","Repeats that he is in error as to the date of Spencer's retirement; [followng a list of positions held and retired in President John Tyler's Cabinet]; mentions dispute between [John Canfield] Spener and [Abel Parker] Upshur regarding the [Alexander Slidell] MacKenzie affair [as commander of the brig Somers he had executed Spencer's son for mutiny]; Spencer wanted MacKenzie turned over to Civil Grand Jury; as Chairman of the Committee on Naval Affairs he [HAW] was consulted; can't you get Cushing or someone to ascertain the dates of retirement; his [JT] dates must be in error. 2 pp. ALS.","Received his answer to his changing his request for a personal interview upon the subject of religion to a suggestion that he read the interview between the Son of God and Nickodemus; meant no insult; is not judging him; knows other Southern Gentlement who worship only Honor and not Christ; knows he has had the oppotunity to acquire millions yet has remained honest; just wanted him to avail himself of the comforts of religion; hopes he will forgive his intrusion into his inner man. 8 pp. ALS. Including NCL, n.d. entitled \"Bismarck's Religious Character - A Letter of the Prussian Premier,\" dated 26 December 1865. 1 p.","Clara and she had been looking forward to a trip to Washington next month; but now even if the Major goes they won't as business has been so bad; Clara has developed into a fine girl; the widows are still in sweeds but not beyond approach; would so like to see him well married; the French situation is all absorbing-poor France; sees his friends the Polks and McPheeters grequently; Miss Cornelia Polk married Mr. Drake; Maggie McPheeter had her debut this winter; winter is severe; rumors that Clara will marry son of the richest citizens untrue; the Major is not well. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","They infer from the charcter of the work [Tyler's book Two Civilizations] that sales would be chiefly to father's friends and associates; will superintend publication for 10% commission; must have it in hand to make estimate; portraits on steel cost about $100 each. 2 pp. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr. endorsing and summarzing letter. 1 p.","Regrets that they will be unable to publish his contemplated work [Two Civilizations Emanating From Jamestown and Plymouth Rock]; it will be a great work and a time will come when there will be a great demand for it, but that time is not now; the whole South and Democratic mind of the country is prostrate; abolition rules there now; doesn't believe he will find a publisher in the North; but don't despair time will make all things equal in the end. 1 p. ALS.","Was not aware that his company was composed of Southerners or did business on could be dispersed of, especially Professor Holmes' History of hte United States; why his book, Two Civilizations Emanating from Jamestown and Plymouth Rock would not interest the general public he doesn't know; Mr. William M. Burwell of New Orleans, editor of the \"DeBow's Review\" is anxious for his articles; Mr. Burwell even wishes to preface the articles with a defense of his father against the Southern Clayites and Van Burenites; history will see his father as betrayed in his efforts to save the Constitution; strongly denounces the Radicals; he works on commission, he [JT] works on royalty. 3 pp. ALS. Including a postscript by John Tyler, Jr., explaining that his work is the first volume of a larger series; planned as a reaction to a speech given by Mr. R. C. Winthrop on the 250th anniversary of the Plymouth landings that insunuated that teh civilization of freedom had overshadowed the civilization of slavery. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Have made an approximate estimate; 1000 copies [of the book Two Civilizations Emanating from Jamestown and Plymouth Rock] in the style of Wallis Peabody, tinted paper $900; 2000 copies $1500; on white paper 1000 copies $800; $2000 - 1300; binding in cloth $28-35; are not prepared to asy what aid they will give in selling in the South and West; feel book should be sold by subscription. 1 p. ALS. Including AN by [John Tyler, Jr.], endorsing and summarizing letter, also mentioning a letter from John Tyler, Jr. to Miss E. V. Mason, January, 1871, on lecture on effects upon society of Divorcements and Independency of Revenues in marries women; [letter is missing]. 1 p.","Has searched his house and Judge Tucker's for the publication you want, but cannot find it; maybe there's a copy in the library of the Historical Society in Richmond; check with H. Wynne of Richmond who is a diligent collector; will send an address delivered by his [JT] father on the 166th anniversary of William and Mary College, 1859; can he get a copy of the Commission of Agriculture report? 2 pp. ALS. Including AN by [John Tyler, Jr.] endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Hopes he enjoyed the wedding fesitivites; there can be no doubt that the only chance of happiness is in the marriage relationship; outside of that all is discontent; at length one may wish for death as a relief from loneliness; such were his thoughts during the Carnival of Washington City yesterday and the day before; in the midst of it all he was never so lonely and perfectly willing to be at rest; yet the Carnival was a perfect climax to the madness of the last 10 years; it diverted the public from the loss of liberty they have suffered, to debauchery and bestiality; it is a government of oligarchy and tyranny; he thinks this privately as the press is as corrupt as the people and their rulers; no journal from the South will be considered; all is lost worth living for; no existing party can save the country; the parties want only power, not service to the public; the nation is marching to the Red Sea of Carnage; the constitutional system is terminated and despotism must follow; the Enforcement Act has passed congressl and the Legislature of Virginia sold themselves to the North and East throug hthe Pennsylvania Centra Railroad, thereby imperiling the alliance between the South and West. 7 pp. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr. endorsing letter. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Is glad he is well; and that he is still defending the South against her Yankee enemies; the work in which he is engaged [the book \"Two Civilizations Emanating from Jamestown and Plymouth Rock\"] is worthy; Northern publishers will be unwilling to publish a work which will hold their boasted civilzations in contempt; the scheme he proposes might work, but the season is far advanced; maybe Celsus Price could help; is too busy to do it; have heard little of his friend the \"viddowt\" [sic] except she is building a house on Lucas Place; probably for some lackyman - wish it were him. 3 pp. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr., endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Received his letter from Bolling Baker; no good land left near Mellonville or Enterprise, both on Lake Monroe; but good state land near \"olando\" in Orange County; a good place to practice law; a lady is wanted to open a school; it is splendid country for fruit, game, people; strong democratic area, no radicals; can be purchased for $125 an acre - $200; he [JT] could get the County Judgeship. 3 pp. ALS. Including ANS from J[no] H. L[oper], [Tallahasse, Fla.], to [John Tyler, Jr., Washington, D.C.] 26 [Feb. 1871], informing him that he has the refusal of this entry for 15 days; he could have 80 acres for $100; it is beautiful land so take all of it; can plant garden from the middle of February and again in October [lists what can be grown]; many deer to be found; he was in the \"Confed Navy\" [so called] and ordered here by Mr. Mallory in 1862; met him in Portsmouth, Va. before. 1 p. Also including AN John Tyler, Jr. endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p. Also including AM by John Tyler, Jr., n.d. on verso of endorsement, being rough notes regarding estimates of a Mr. Kapp of persons of foregin birth in the United States 1800-1860, claiming errors in his figures. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Has given his letter to Mr. Loper who wll tell him of the country; has not been there [Orange County] but has a relative, Mr. Francis Eppes, in Buckingham County who is well pelased; his [JT] teaching could not be done there but Orange County is better settled; settlers such as Col. William B. Randolph of N. Orleans and Col. Chester from Carolina; These are cultured people; would like him to join that paradise but his business is with the \"Carpetbaggers;\" to get back some of what they have stolen; this was formerly finest area of state; now is in desolation; negroes are in congress. 3 pp. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr. endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p.","As chairmen of the Lecture Committee of this city's Franklin Society he was given his [JT] letter to Major Walter Jones; will take care of all expenses but travel and he will receive half the gross proceeds should he lecture; as they are new at the business of lecturing and not too successful, they can offer you no fixed sum. 2 pp. ALS. Including PL from the Franklin Society and its refounding after the Civil War; now asking for donations for books, manuscripts, printings, etc. 1 p.","In his, Judge Baker's and ex-Gov. Walker's opinion, Orlando is the place for him; the Eppes, Randolphs and Chesters are neighbors; his office can be in town; sends directions as to how to get to Orlando; is he has no disabilities under the \"Act\" they see no trouble in procuring the County Judgeship which is the Justice of the Peace also; also could be member of the Lefislature; Ex-Gov. Walker and Judge Bolling Baker send regards; Marion County has too many negroes and radicals for him [JT]; he can build a comfortable cottage house for $75-$80; he should get business in Valudia and \"WeKiva\" Counties, untouched by the war. 4 pp. ALS. Including 9 copies of a PD, n.d., dealing with the Superior oranges, cane and cotton grown in Orange County, Florida. 1 p.","Encloses a small map showing the land he proposed for him; notices the lake wich is full of fish; neighbors are Mr. Preston, Gen'l B.F. Whitney and Mr. W.M. Tyler; the land will be easy to clear; he could raise a log cabin; sends information on cost of passage to Florida; the county surveyor will run out his land for him; believes his daughter could find godo teaching position with family; this area one part of U.S. the war did not affect; the people are well off. 4 pp. ALS. Including a D, a map, n.d., of the land in Orange County being suggested to John Tyler, Jr. for purchase. 1 p. Also including NC, n.d., on oranges, canes and travel in Orange County, Fla., 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Also including NC, n.d., as to a new town being laid out on former sight of Mellonville, to be called Sanford. 1 p. ALso including NC, n.d., as to General Sanford setting up a town near Mellonville; and planning the largest orange grove in the cotninental U.S., 1 p. Also including NC, n.d., as to the Florida Improvement Co., of New York setting up \"Merrit's Vineyard\" near Mellonville. 1 p. Also including ANS by John Tyler, Jr., 4 and 5 March 1871; also mentions \"money sent as per memorandum enclosed,\" 14 March. 1 p. Also including D, a map, presumably of land in Orange County, Fla., being considered for purchase by John Tyler, Jr., 1 p. Also including PDS by James A. Anderson, 187, a Homestead Application for \"the S 1/2 of SE 1/4 amd SE 1/4 of SW 1/4 of Section Six [6] in Township Twenty [20] S of Range Thirty [30] containing 141 Acre;\" Land Office at Tallahassee, Florida, 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Encloses a copy of Judge Jno. Friend's letter about selling land to the Florida and German sTates Immigration Co.; the Spanish grant purchased by Mr. Sanford is noted for tropical fruits; Judge Baker and ex-Governor Walker would like to see him come to Orange County. 1 p. ALS. Including a Cy of ALS, from John Friend, Fernandina, Fla., to John H. Loper, Tallahassee, Florida 28 Feb. 1871. Dr. Koch has left for Europe to find Swedish or German immigrants for Florida, which mission he believes will be successful and good for Florida.","Scope and Contents","His $200 received and the deed will be taken care of; best route from Washington, D.C. to Tallahassee, Florida, and then on the Mellonville where his land is; list of vacant lots near his; from what he hears, there are no swamps or marshes around the lake his land is on; potential problems with mosquitoes, turtles, rattlesnakes, and ticks. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Will try to arrange for him to give a series of lectures, but doubts many tickets will be sold before he arrives. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., invitation of the Franklin Society of Mobile, Alabama, accepted for April. 1 p.","Gov. Walker and he believe that he [JT] can help regenerate Florida; extends regards to his daughter [Mattie]; lamentation on the Confederate dead and \"our broken hearts.\" 3 pp. ALS.","Deed to his land is enclosed; has a choice piece of property - don't sell it; Gov. Walker and Judge Baker believe he can be a leading man in that part of Florida and will soon be noticed by showing what a good Democrat he is; get friends to buy land around him; mark his corners well when he comes to look at his land. 2 pp. ALS.","Letter of introduction for John Tyler, Jr. 1 p. ALS.","Letter of introduction for John Tyler, Jr. 1 p. ALS.","Letter of introduction for John Tyler, Jr. 1 p. ALS.","Advises him of additional vacant lots to purchase for a sugar cane plantation, but he must send money immediately. 2 pp. ALS.","Strongly urges him to purchase the vacant land-it is a healthy place, good sil, and can only increase in value; am saving one lot for Nicholas Trist of Philadelphia; send the money soon if he wants the land. 2 pp. ALS.","His deed and some letters of introduction have been sent to him; have put in a claim for the vacant lot next to his in case he wants it; ask his friend sto correspond with him [JHL] if they want the land near him. 1 p. ALS.","His friend William Randolph lives near the land John Tyler, Jr. purchased and tells him it is good land; his friend Francis Eppes concurs. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., letter replying to Robert Tyler's enquiry; he is interfering in his business. 1 p.","Wrote Mr. McKenzie trying to sell him land; did not refer to any transaction between him and Tyler. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., this explains Loper's communication to Lewis McKenzie. 1 p.","Encloses newspaper clippings; land next to his has been set aside for N[icholas] P. Trist; will be on his judicial circuit until July. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., land next to his has been bought for N.P. Trist. 1 p.","Surprised he didn't receive the two letters he sent' wrote Judge Bolling Baker inquiring about political matters in Florida and whether there was a business other than farming for him; has no money at present-spent it all on this farm and has got to wait until the crops come in; wants him to visit Florida first and send back a report; then will decide whether to join him; if Florida fails they can fall back on this farm. 4 pp. ALS. Including AN, letter is \"in relation to Florida matters.\" 1 p. Also including a printed invitation, from the Virginia Dialectic Society, [of the] Va. Mil[itary] Institute, [Lexington, Va.], Final Celebration, Monday evening, July 3rd 1871. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Governor Walker wishes to see him; Joseph H. Whitner says his land in Orange County is worth $50 per acre; Whitner said Tyler could be elected as the Deomcratic party's nominee for Orange Co. for state legislature; plans to cut a canal between Lakes Munro and Conway, which will increase his property's value. 3 pp. Cy of ALS. Including ANS, by Jno. H. Loper, \"above is a correct copy of my letter.\" Also including ANS, by John Tyler, Jr., Tallahassee, Florida, 20 Oct. 1871, asking [Loper?] to save this copy for him; orginal sent only to McKenzie. Also including ANS, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of letter.","At home Tuesday evening, June 6th, 1871, honoring Alberta N. Williams and T.C. Rush. 3 items. PC.","Scope and Contents","Settles accounts from his lectures to the Franklin Society of Mobile; encloses Dr. Hamilton's bill; good luck with the rest of his lecture tour; it will do them both good to give up [liquor?]. 4 pp. ALS. Including an autographed bill, from F.[?] M. Hamilton, M. D., to O. S. Beers, May 1871, for attendance on and presciptions for John Tyler, Jr., $25. 1 p. Also including an autographed receipt, from F.[?]M. Hamilton, M. D., to O. S. Beers, 15 July 1871, payment received from O. S. Beers, $5. 1 p.","Proceedings of his Franklin Society Lectures used to settle his hotel bill; Dr. Hamilton needs his money and he needs the money he paid on his account. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, summarizing contents of letter.","Is still awaiting settlement of his affairs with Judge Fields; has no money to send him, although still plans to carry out the project [purchasing land in Florida?]. 2 pp. ALS.","Returned from California and found his letters; glad he is following his advice; Southerners should trsut President Grant to be their friend; will try to carry out his request [to find him a political office in Florida?]; should consult the local leading men about possibilities; if the south carries on in the spirit of the Sentinel article, she will win Congress' friendship. 4 pp. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of letter.","Is connected with no paritcular paper, but writes articles upon request; is particularly interested in public education in Virginia and is superintendent for Fauquier County; will be happy to print his letter; everyone wondering with what party he should affiliate. 3 pp. ALS.","Is wondering what induced him to endorse President Grant for another term; in 1864 J. C. B. DeBow called Tyler \"the political prophet of the age;\" what would he tell his father about his stance? 3 pp. ALS.","Will endeavor to explain his reasons for endorsing President Grant; the Democratic Party betrayed the South by accepting the compromise of 1850; he no longer looks to the past for political guidance but to the present and future needs; like Sallust, he has decided to support the ruling party so he can help direct the course it will take; foresees the breakup of Democratic Party and joining with conservative Republicans; Republicans have adopted practices first used by the Democrats under Andrew Jackson; abolitionist vote determined who won the 1848 election - if Taylor's party has not pleased them, they would have gone over to the Democrats; Democratic Party has practiced the same \"deceptive professions and false actions\" as Southerners now accuse the Republican Party as practicing; the Democratic Party; because of what it did during Pres. James K. Polk's administration, caused the late war; if Southerners continue the way they are going, they will lose those liberties they still have; the South can be saved only if it looks to the president for protection; the forces of agrarianism are forces of anarchy; if the South doesn't reform, it will be destroyed. 69 pp. ALS.","Democratic part will be unable to succeed unless it joins with part of the Republican party; Southerners more interested in local Democratic successes than national ones; he could probably work with leading Floridians without compromising his principles; he might be able to work out a deal to get himself elected to the U.S. Senate if he can prevent election frauds. 4 pp. ALS.","Glad his talents are bing used well; what happened in Orange Co., Fla. last summer has tied up his resources; he can prosper in Florida id he waits awhile; General Grant is a friend to the South; his analysis of the census will be sent to Francis A. Walker; please present the compliments to Gov. [Harrison] Reed of Fla..3 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John, Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Is on her way to St. Louis, Boston, and Washington, D. C.; is returning Mr. Loper's letter; some men are planning to finish the S. Florida R. R.; he likes his stand [on support for the Republican party?]. 2 pp. ALS.","His seven dollars received; cane will be sent to him; will see Col. Capers for him. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing letter. 1 p.","Agrees with his article; would cooperate in any plan to annex Cuba or Mexico but the president [Grant] is not interested; the members of the [Republican] party in Florida need to learn to compromise and not quarrel so much with each other. 2 pp. ALS.","Was in Washington, D.C., one day and did not see the president; will return shortly and press his case; dislikes interfering with the wishes of the governor of Florida about appointments to judgeships; needs letters of recommendations, anyway, which he has not sent; consults with Governor [Harrison] Reed about a suitable office for him. 4 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter.1 p.","All he knows about the state of things in Florida is what he [JT] has told him and what he reads i nthe Sentinel; President Grant relies on his friends in Florida to tell him what is happening there; he cannot request a specific post for him because he doesn't know if the governor would approve; asks him to tell about the men holding posts he desires and he will see if they can be removed; asks who in Florida has the most influence with President Grant. 4 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.]. summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Purman, Jenkins, and Conast failed in their scheme which would have caused half the Republican party members to leave; they should lose their commissions so that party harmony can be restored; they don't have much influence anyway. 3 pp. ALS. Including ANS, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of letter; letter was sent by Mr. Bowes but was never delivered. 1 p.","2 pp. AD.","Illness and cold weather have delayed his trip to washington, D. C., but will attend to his business there when he arrives. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter.","Wishes to defend himself against charges that he is seeking to disrupt the Republican party; has always worked for party harmony; is glad he joined the Republicans; will point out his work to the president and other senators. 6 pp. ALS.","Is working on his behalf, but things go slowly; his senators must approve all appointments in Florida; he must be patient and discreet. 4 pp. ALS.","Has gotten others to sound out his senators about a place for him; will speak to the commissioner of Internal Revenue about the assessor's office for either him or Mr. Walton; the Sentinel has the potential of being Florida's leading political newspaper. 4 pp. ALS.","If he receives appointment to the assessor's office, he will raise Tyler's salary to $ 2,500 a year and the management of the Sentinel will remain as is. 2 pp. ALS.","Has been speaking to Senator O[sborn] about a poet for him of Mr. Walton; they cannot be confirmed in a post without at least one Senator's approval; Osborn fears that he and Walton support Gov. Reed and not himself; Osborn will visit Tyler in Tallahassee; pay no attention to those trying to get him into trouble-that would ruin his chances. 5 pp. ALS.","Went to see Senator [Oliver Hazard Perry Throck] Morton about the possibilities of someone being appointed over the objections of one's senators; he thinks it \"quite doubtful.\" 2 pp. ALS.","Mr. Walton and he have made an arrangement suitable to him, so [he should] push for his appointment [to the assessor's office]; plans to make the Sentinel a leading Grant nwespaper in the South. 3 pp. Cy of ALS.","Mr. Walton's appointment has been delayed; Senators will not confirm appointments unless one of the appointee's senators agrees to it; also need letters sent to Commissioner [of Internal Revenue] Douglass about P.'s [i.e. Purman's] disrupting activities; Washington officials have little interest in local disruptions of the Republican party because there is so much of it in the South; advises him and Mr. Walton to go to the convention in Jacksonville to see how things are, politically speaking. 8 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","His letters to Dr. Silas Reed have been forwarded to Cheyenne, Wyoming. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, summarizing contents of a letter, from Silas Reed, Cheyenne, Wy[oming] T[erritor]y, to John Tyler, Jr., [Tallahassee, Florida]. 23 December 1871. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","James M. Ray asked him to tell him [JT] that he should write Grant a letter requesting an appointment; Sec[retar]y [of the Interior, Columbus] Delano will present his case to Mr. Douglass; the Greely movement will fizzle. 3 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Has written to Sec[retar]y Delano about his appointment - Delano and Douglass support him; will have Grant appoint him when the Senate adjourns so Senator Osborn can't interfere with it. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Encloses a review written by Frank Alfriend [of Gov. Wise's memoir of President Tyler]. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of this letter and one of 3 July 1872, from same to same. 1 p.","Regrets Alfriend's review was lost; he [JT] did justice to President Tyler and to Governor Wise; in the second volume of his constitutional history, he writes that his [JT] father's administration was both brilliant and a success; Greely's agrarianism can only lead to the despotism; asks him to review his Common and Civil Laws in the United States. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Asks Grant to remove W.J. Purman from office of assessor of internal revenue, and appoint John Tyler, Jr., in his place; Purman is a disrupting influence, but Tyler has ably supported the Republican party in his newspaper. 1 p. Cy of AL. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of letter; copies also sent to James M. Ray of the Bureau of Internal Revenue, and to Silas Reed.","Requests that W. J. Purman be removed from office of assessor because of his disrupting influence, and that Tyler be the Republican Party in the fall elections. 2 pp. Cy of AL. Including AN, summarizing contents of letter; this copy made on 18 July [18]72.","Governor [Harrison] Reed's request must wait until Grant returns next Tuesday. 1 p. A Telegram. Including AN, summarizing contents of telegram; and summarizing contents of telegrams of 23 July and 25 July 1872. 1 p.","Departed to Tallahassee too hastily to say good-bye; felt Mr. Walton did not want him around, so came here and got his old job back; he could have done great things for Mr. Walton. 4 pp. ALS.","Will write him more fully on the matter [of offering Tyler a position as editor] after the Alabama State Republican convention. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter; Tyler replied that he will become an assessor and so declined the offer. 1 p.","About behind-the-scenes political maneuvers on the part of Osborn, Adams, Randall, and others at the Florida State Republican convention. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Has raised money for campaign if nominated. 1 p. A Telegram.","Tyler has been appointed as assessor of Florida by the President [Grant]. 1 p. Telegram. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of telegram. 1 p.","Bowes is too mean for words; Black people tried to burn the office because of him; no one likes him; Ramsden is just as meant but has not yet shown it; if he decides to start a paper, he [STB] will run for it for him - people like him. 3 pp. ALS.","Congratulates him on his appointment; urges him not to make any promises until he has seen him. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter.","Encloses the new regulations on distilled spirits; Mr. Purman has been notified about his appointment; terrorisim will used to prevent fair voting. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter; Sydney T. Bates formerly worked at the Sentinel office. 1 p.","Gives advice on starting a newspaper; will easily be profitable if he gets state work; Mr. Walton should get rid of \"that barbarian,\" [Mr. Bowes]. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter; Sydney T. Bates formerly worked at the Sentinel office. 1 p.","Glad he received his appointment; hopes that Greeley and the rin will be defeated; is leaving for Saratoga Springs, New York. 1 p. ALS.","The regulations sent to him and the papers in the office should be sufficient to explain his job; if not, he can write for advice; he'll soon learn his job. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Requests his help in finding a job; his father is very old and unable to support his family; there are no employment opportunities around here. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter; told him he was unable to help him. 1 p.","Does Tyler still plan to start a paper? If not, her will take a job in Tampa, Fla.; What is his opinion of the recent nominations in Florida? 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter; Ramsden worked in Sentinel office. 1 p.","Is it true Gov. Reed is going to cooperate in promoting the state ticket?; if true, the Republicans will carry the state. 1p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Requests him to come to the convention; believes the \"ring,\" ticket will be defeated; people think he [HR] supports Greeley. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Will try to get to Jacksonville if not too ill; will cooperate with his work, but does want a place on the ticket; thinks the liberal Republicans should nominate a ticket, whether the Democrats endorse it or not. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter; replied that he has nothing to offer.","Has had revenue experience, and would appreciate a job; for reference contact Mr. H. Williams, Major Sherman Conant, Capt. J.W. Johnson, and Mr. Walter Gwynn. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter; replied that he has nothing to offer.","Everyone here happy that the Republican factions have reunited; please have Gov. Reed reappoint Henry Roundtree as a judge of Hernando Co,; he is a good party man; Gov. Reed must do something about the Harris clique [including Grreley, Bloxam, Long, and Mathews] which opposed the national and state tickets; the governor needs to reward his friends with offices. 4 pp. ALS.","J. O. Mathews, sheriff of [Marion] County, has gone to Tallahassee to influence him against him [WHL]; Mathews is a Greeley man and opposes the state and national tickets; urges him not to listen to Mathews. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letters of 18 and 20 Sept. [i.e. Aug.] 1872; Gov. Reed is to read them and return them.","Requests Tyler to donate $50 to the Republican Party for campaign purposes. 1 p. PL. Signed by J. D. Enos, Asst. Secretary.","About political maneuvers and compromises withing the Republican party. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], letter is about \"contemplated movements.\" 1 p.","People want to see a better choice than that offered by the Democratic state ticket and the [Republican] ring; political maneuvering in Florida. 2 pp. ALS.","Movement afoot to nominate a third ticket; has been offered $25,000 to resign, but won't do it; if he came, he might be nominated to an office. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], letter about \"political game going on.\" 1 p.","Wants to be nominated for Congress and nothing else; Call talked to him about political matters; he [CC] is acceptable to the Liberal Republicans. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], this letter and that of 26 Aug. [18]72 are about \"political games and movements.\" 1 p.","Wants a commission as justice of the peace so he can help young colored men register to vote, because their votes are needed. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter; replied that he would nto recommend his appointment because he wanted to register people improperly. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","The house of which he spoke is not favorably located; political maneuvering. 2 pp. ALS. Including an AL, [Chas. Cowlam, Jacksonville, Fla.?, to John Tyler, Jr., Tallahassee, Florida?], n.d. The election commissions must be composed so as to prevent the inspectors sent by the \"Ring\" from having any influence. 2 pp.","The letters from the A. M. E. Church, from Dr. [Silas[ Reed, and from Governor [Harrison] Reed, and from the secretary all support the dismissal of Purman and his appointment; Mr. Hart is a worthy candidate for governor [of Florida]. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","The only way to remain strong in their committment to temperature it to turn to God. 1 p. ALS.","Invitation to speak at the Grant and Wilson meeting. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizng contents of letter. 1 p.","He and B. [i.e. Bloxham] must not do anything yet; waiting to see what Cheney and Conant will do; encloses letters for B[loxham], Gibbs, and W____. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","The [Executive] Committee [of the Republican Party] is trying to defeat him [HR]; they plan to win by using fraudulent registrations; [James M.] Ray had resigned. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Asks Tyler to send official stationery, and ask the governor to appoint him as justice of the peace and notary public; he needs to be reimbursed for postage and printing done for his job as assessor; is forming Grant and Wilson clubs; wants to be nominated to legislature. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], wrote him on 11 Sept. that had written him on 3 Sept. 1872.","Scope and Contents","[Marion] County supports state and national [Republican] tickets; had a peaceful, orderly meeting yesterday with good speeches by Judge Hart and Major Stearns; would be nice if he gave a speech; has been appointed a notary public. 2 pp. ALS. Including ANS, by John Tyler, Jr., wrote him that assistant assessors not permitted to hold other offices.","Scope and Contents","Political maneuvering between the conservatives and the \"ring,\" Major Bell is trying to secure his [HR] nomination as U.S. Senator; a trip to Washington, D.C. may be necessary - will he need permission to go? 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","About the actions of the Ex[ecutive] Committee [of the Florida Republican Party]; possibility of Tyler moving to Jacksonville. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter.","Sends replies to his questions about his duties as assessor; his nomination ought to show the colored people that Grant did not support his predecessor [Purman]; Greeley coalition weakening. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by James M. Ray]. 13 Sept. [1872]. He has not resigned; Senator Osborn in town. 1 p. Also including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Greeley's supporters concede his defeat on the national level but believe they can win on the state level; they will probably succeed in Florida because of the \"odious men\" on the Republican ticket; we need a \"Grant Reform\" ticket which will bring together many different elements; different factions of Republicans; dominance of carpetbaggers in office. 6 pp. Cy of ALS. Including ALS, from John Tyler, Jr., to \"My Dear Gov[erno]r\" [Harrison Reed, Jacksonville, Florida, 13 Sept. 1872]. Above is a copy of letter he sent to Ray; he should be strong in urging adoption of Grant Reform ticket. 1 p. Also including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., letter of 13 September 1872 to Harrison Reed is in reply to his of 11 September [18]72. 1 p.","Appointment as notary public and justice of peace will not interfere with his assessor duties; if elected to the legislature, Gov. [Harrison] Reed will \"make it all right with the Department;\" will continue to send certificates of entries in his assessment if required to do so. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter.","His last history article very good; he [RT] may go to New Orleans, 1 p. ALS.","Cowlam has left for New York; he, Gibbs, Allison, and he [HR] must go to Washinton, D. C. and Pensacola; send copies of his letters to the committee [Executive Committee of the State Republican Party]. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter.","[JT] should not remove Conant - he supports Gov. [Harrison] Reed; he [JB] secured the letter from Walls, thinking it might be useful some time. 1 p. Cy of ALS.","Requests him to donate $100 to the Republican Party for campaign purposes. 1 p. PL. Signed by J.D. Enos, Asst. Secretary.","Should he continue writing letters for the Sentinel?; the South should not support Greeley; the Independent National Democratic Committee is working for Grant; he would like to send the letter he wrote to Dr. Wat Henry Tyler of Westmoreland, Va., to Mr. Henry C. Page for publication in his paper, the N.Y. Era. 4 pp. Cy of ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter.","Scope and Contents","Has sent his letter to Dr. [Wat Henry] Tyler to Henry C. Page of the N.Y. Era; the letter will appear at the right place at the right time. 1 p. ALS. Including a Cy of ALS, from William Archer Cocke, Monticello, Florida, to Henry C. Page, Ed[itor of the] N.Y. Era, 3 Oct. 1872. Am enclosing a letter from John Tyler, Jr., for publication; he is a fine person and a devoted Grant man.","Thanks him and the president [for removing Marshall Conant and Att[orne]y Bisbee]; urges him to tell the president he will always serve him. 1 p. Cy of ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter.","He [WHL] was not nominated [for the state legislature] because Mr. McGrath backed out on his promise to support him; he can control at least 2 of the 3 nominees; talk about proposing a ticket uniting conservative Republicans and Democrats - should he do it?; it will be an all-white ticket to oppose the nominated all-black one. 3 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter.","Has received his letters of 22 August and 1 Oct. 1872 requesting $50 and $100; since the committee has not invited him to speak (except once) and since they did not support his appointment as assessor, he sees no reason to send the money. 2 pp. Cy of ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of letter.","Replies to his letter of 3 Oct. 1872; has not been invited to speak because in Florida it is customary for those wishing to speak to volunteer and not wait to be asked; he had nothing to do with the arrangements of the convention in Jacksonville; the committee did nothing either to hinder or to help his appointment as assessor. 2 pp. ALS.","Please critique the enclosed article which he wrote; for the Sentinel is writing a paper on Hart; use Hart's influence for Grant. 2 pp. ALS.","Requests a donation of $100 to the Republican campaign fund. PL. Signed by J.D. Enos, Asst. Secretary. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter, receipt enclosed. Also including ANS, by J.C. Greeley, 16 Oct. [18]72, receipt for Tyler's contribution of $100 to the Rep[ublican] Ex[ecutive] Com[mittee]. 1 p.","Would prefer a judgeship to the post office position; Gilman might be able to help him; Judge Hilton could write editorials for him; Dyke might sell his newspaper. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Has forwarded his and [Wm. Archer] Cocke's letters to H.C. Page at New York; hopes to carry Virginia in the election. 1 p. Cy of ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], letter about steps Gilmer has taken to enable him to purchase the Floridian newspaper. Also including ANS, by John Tyler, Jr., to Mr. Ray and others, 10 November 1872, Dyke offered him the Floridian cheaply; if in his hands, it would \"completely disarm\" the opposition and cause them to support Grant. 1 p.","Thinks his production [an article] is excellent; has written on a similar topic earlier; suggestions on where to publish the article. 4 pp. ALS.","Believes his article should come out in pamphlet form and has written Mr. Walton about this subject to his approval. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Requests an autograph of President John Tyler. 1 p. ALS. Including ANS, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of letter; replies that he lost his father's letters during the war. 1 p. Also including The Index, Newburgh, N.Y., vol II, no. 3, December 1872. See p. 2 for excerpt of letter by John Tyler, Jr.","Scope and Contents","Order for Jenkins to pay $100 out of his [JT] current salary to the Republican State Executive Committee. 1 p. ALS. Including ANS, Ed. M. Cheney, Chairman, [Republican State Executive Committee], Jacksonville, Florida, 17 Oct. 1872. Money received. Also including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Returning Mr. Gilmer's letter; hopes he will be able to purchase the Floridian; Judge Hilton would make a good partner; Hart will make a good governor - perhaps he will appoint Tyler to a place. 2 pp. ALS.","Money for S. P. Bayly received and given to him; he shows his articles to all the leading men; if he were to give a speech, he would easily get people to follow in his path. 2 pp. Cy of ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter; original sent to Silas Reed. 1 p.","Many old Democrats prefer Grant to Greeley; his Sentinel articles are read down here and are well recieved; he can influence the men nominated to the legislature from here; will be a Republican majority here; he has immense influence. 3 pp. Cy of ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter; original sent to Silas Reed. 1 p.","Mr. Walton unable to publish his article on 'The Issues of the Future;' will try to find someone else to do it; H. C. Page published his letter to Dr. [Wat] Tyler; please correct the following sentence in his letter. 2 pp. ALS.","Sent Tyler's letter to the Chairman of the Independent Committee and asked him to use his influence against Munger [?]. 1 p. ALS.","Is very depressed; a cataract has destroyed sight in right eye; needs a loan desperately. 2 pp. ALS.","Munger[?] is a nasty person; [Harrison] Reed wants the Senate seat - Hart should offer him a cabinet position instead and keep Reed on his side; corruption of Democrats and Republicans; did he [W. A. C.] slander Reed in his letter to Hart? 4 pp. ALS.","Is sure Robert Jones understands Tyler's inability to assist him; Jones has temporary employment; Bessie [Denison] not well and is travelling to Virginia and maybe South Carolina; is having money problems with the school. 4 pp. ALS.","Thanking him for letting him read LeCain's[?] and Cave's letters; they are surrounded by knaves who know nothing of statesmanship; the Sentinel has suffered since Tyler left - he needs another paper to edit; hopes Tyler gets the Senate seat if he wants it; he [WAC] prefers a federal judgeship; is working on a book on moral philosophy and Christianity; recalls meeting Tyler and his father in 1840 on a boat while he was going to William and Mary and they were returning to Williamsburg. 6 pp. ALS.","T. W. Johnson would like to see Tyler editor of the Floridian, making it an independent Grant newspaper; Dyke owes money to Gen. Littlefield, who might help Tyler purchase the paper. 4 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of this letter and that of 24 Oct. 1872.","About [T. W.] Johnson's political friends; Hart says [Harrison] Reed would not be placated with a Cabinet position; his family enjoyed his speech; is dissatisfied with his \"W. A. C.\" article; awaits money before doing more publishing. 4 pp. ALS.","Is enclosing his lists [of people assessed?] for October; urges him to send his pay quickly - his [W. H. L] family needs the money. 3 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","About Greeley's duties. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], endorsing letter.","Unable to publish his speech because of its length; contribution [for $100] received. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","On other side is copy of his [W. A. C.] letter to H. C. Page of New York. 1 p. ALS. Including ALS, from William Archer Cocke, Monticello, Jefferson County, Florida, to Henry C. Page, New York City, New York, n.d. Sends him a copy of Tyler's article on \"The Issues of the Future,\" recommending Page publish it as a pamphlet and keep proceeds from the sale for himself. 1 p.","Reluctant to write because didn't want to tell him that his land is worth less than he had been told; his is good land but must be improved in order to get the highest price; Henry Randolph has visited here and can tell him what his land is like. 3 pp. ALS.","Predicts the fall of \"Bourbon Democracy;\" in Virginia; his [JT] letter to him last December very influential. 1 p. Cy of ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], endorsing letter.","Hopes he takes over the Floridian; corruption of [Harrison] Reed, Thomas W. Osborn, Littlefield, and Dockray; believes Tyler can win Senate seat by exposing corruption of both parties; thinks they should lecture in Jacksonville this winter. 3 pp. Cy of ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter; original sent to Silas Reed. 1 p.","Grant won't let the \"Carpetbaggers\" run the administration; Gov. Walker visited him [WAC] and spoke about his chances for the Senate; hopes for a judgeship; \"carpetbaggers\" ought to go to prison; let him know if anyone opposes his nomination to the [Florida] Supreme Court. 4 pp. ALS.","Hoped to hear from him sooner; found out where he was when came across one of his lectures; gives news of family and friends. 2 pp. ALS.","Election Day was quiet; make friends with Hart; [Thomas W.] Osborn not going back to Senate; Gen. [Edward S.] Sandford is a likely candidate. 2 pp. Cy of ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter; original sent to Silas Reed. 1 p.","His Sentinel article received and passed around; election results from Columbia County; \"the State is safe for Hart.\" 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter.","Emancipation will lead ultimately to the extinction of Black people; election results were as he expected; he was one of the first in the South to uphold the independent's position. 2 pp. ALS. Including ANS, by John Tyler, jr., \"Judge Cocke is a man distinguished in Law and Letters.\" 1 p.","Must watch out for election frauds perpetrated by the Democrats. 1 p. ALS.","[Harrison] Reed and [Thomas W.] Osborn are corrupt; if he wants the senate seat; it would be wise to get some Democratic support. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Glad Tyler is again editor of the Sentinel; really dislikes \"that dirty Scotchman;\" [Bowes]; likes Washington, D.C. and his work there. 3 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], endorsing letter; answered on 20 November [18]72. 1 p.","Doesn't think any other assessor will be appointed for several months. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing this letter and that of 30 Nov[embe[r 1872. 1 p.","Has written Senator Askins of Apalachicola on his behalf; urges him to speak to people about getting either of them appointed temporary attorney general. 2 pp. ALS.","Has written Gov. [Harrison] Reed about the necessity of counting the electoral vote before 4 December or else Florida will not be able to cast its votes for Grant and Wilson. 5 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summariinzg contents of letter and his reply. 1 p.","Happy to hear the results of the Florida election; \"the South has only to forget that she has done wrong and no one in the north will remember that there has been a war.\" 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Doesn't care if he does go to hell for hating Bowes; Senator Gleason told him [SB] he voted against Walton because he hired Bowes; left Florida because Walton upheld Bowes and Ramsden after he [STB] forbade the latter to strike Shakespeare; supports him for the Senate, but he will have to get all the support he can to combat the influence of the scoundrels who are also running; has prepared a place for him to stay if he comes to Washington, D.C.; fears a smallpox outbreak; suggests he courts Mrs. Kindon [Mr. Bates' mother-in-law]. 9 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Will try to find him a place to live; glad he is moving the assessor's office to Jacksonville. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter.","The Circuit court is meeting; believes federal principles should dominate state ones, when there is a conflict; Senator [Thomas W.] Osborn tells him a movement is underfoot to throw out enough Republican votes in the South to give those states to [Horace] Greeley. 2 pp. ALS.","Walker and Gen. [Jesse Johnson] Finley are the Democratic contenders for the Senate seat. 2 pp. ALS.","Sends him a letter to deliver to Walton; has talked to Walker about running for office. 2 pp. ALS.","Will meet him in Tallahassee on Tuesday; doesn't think his plan to reduce the number of assistant assessors will work; new revenue bill does away with assessors and assistants anyway. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","He needs to write a letter to the Commissioner stating the reasons for moving his office to Jacksonville. 1 p. ALS.","Supports him for Senator, if he doesn't think he's acting too soon; don't think he [SR] can lend much support to his efforts, but will see Senator [Simon] Cameron and Col. Scott on his behalf. 3 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter.","Is trying to get enough supporters to call a national constitution convention; is sending him an article about this for him to publish. 2 pp. ALS.","Advises him to drop support of Walker and to support [William D.] Bloxham; Johnson believes Osborn and his friends will support Tyler for senator; Johnson also says Walker's support will be worth more than Bloxham's. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter.","Has made prior arrangements to be in Tallahassee on the 8th - can his business wait until then?; requests him to hold off on redistricting [the assistant assessor's territory] until he sees him; thinks he is making \"the right impression;\" as a senatorial candidate. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Will work for his candidacy as Senator; is it true the assessor's job and that of the assistant assessors will be abolished? He must know if he needs to look for another position; what is the political situation in Tallahassee? 3 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Asks Tyler for any information he has about the French Spoilation Claims of his father-in-law, Dr. Henry Cutris. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter; replied that didn't remember anything and the Union Army took his papers during the war. 1 p.","[Senator Thomas W.] Osborn says Hart will give him a judicial appointment; Osborn won't commit himself to support a particular person for his successor, but thinks Henderson the most likely man. 2 pp. ALS.","Thinks that the assessor districts ought not to be consolidated; his message to Cheney sobered him. 1 p. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Has not voted democratic since reconstruction; is Col. Brevard going to join the Republicans? 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of this letter and that of 7 Dec. 1872. 1 p.","Has sent him an article proposing a canal across Florida and requests that if he concurs in the wisdom of the plan, to write an article for the Sentinel about it. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Thinks he has as much influence on the \"Ring\"; as any nonmember can have; believes he will be appointed to FloridaSupreme Court; will ask Adkins to support him for the Senate. 3 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter.","Scope and Contents","General [Edward S.] Sanford will return by the end of the month; the Union and the Republican say he has withdrawn [from the Senate race]. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Hopes the [Republican] party will lay aside partisan concerns and nominate him for the Senate; if the assessor districts are consolidated, hopes he will retain him at least until he can find another position. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing letter. 1 p.","As to Tyler's chances for the Senate and possible supporters; let him know who supports his appointment to the Florida Supreme Court. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing letter. 1 p.","Believes the Republicans had promised the Senate seat to Gov. [Harrison] Reed; considers Tyler a good prospect; is not seeking the place for himself, but wouldn't refuse it if offered; believes [William Archer] Cocke the proper man for [the Florida Supreme Court]. 4 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Has been trying to help him, but with no success; Bromwell and Pickett involved in sale of Confederate records. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Don't let people think Hart is going to appoint Mr. Pa[?] to the Supreme Court. 2 pp. ALS.","Judge [E.M.] Randall says Judge Hart is considering only him [WAC] so far, for appointment to the Supreme Court; Tyler, Randall, Walton, and he can help each other politically. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing letter,","Is coming to Tallahassee for the sitting of the Supreme Court; is preparing a lecture to deliver in Jacksonville; is working on Walker to get him to support Tyler. 2 pp. ALS.","About renting rooms for Tyler in Jacksonville. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Is confident he will receive a judgeship, but maybe not on the Supreme Court. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","The rumor is that Hart will nominate Franklin Frazer as his successor on the Supreme Court; Hart considering Foster for treasurer - he is honest and will not cause a scandal; no one has more influence with Hart than he. 4 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","About political appointment and former Gov. Walker's support for Tyler. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Wishes him luck in the Senate race; hopes things will go better for him this year; is trying to remain sober; sister Letty [Letitia Tyler Semple] is angry with him because he owes her money; please send the temperance lecture. 4 pp. ALS.","Will not ask the governor [Hart] for a position - will wait for him to offer him a place; men of mind and statesmanship \"support the governor-elect and the Republican Party because of their principles.\" 3 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Fears treachery will kill his chances for the Senate sear; is still remaining sober. 1 p. ALS. Including NCl, letter from Tazewell Tyler, San Francisco, to the Editor of the Chronicle, 17 January 1873. President Tyler was not bankrupt when he became president. 1 p.","Is blind in one eye and rapidly losing sight in the other; has no means of support and is having to ask friends for money - can he help? 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Hopes the gun suits him - it is a very good one; is going to Washington soon, so please send the letters. 3 pp. ALS. Including ANS, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of this letter, a bill for hack hire, and another letter by Lt. Egbert about the cost of the gun.","Can't remember if they had an engagement; must work for the defeat of the Ring. 1 p. ALS.","Wishes Tyler to find out about an annexation expedition to San Domingo; needs a job that pays something. 1 p. ALS.","Brother Thomas has died; sister and he are getting a house where they can rent rooms as they have no other means of support; how is the family? 3 pp. ALS.","Requests a biographical sketch for the second edition of representative Men, North and South. 2 pp. ALS. Including PD, prospectus for the aforementioned book. 1 p. Including AN, summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Does not think any wine is being made in his district. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, endorsing letter. 1 p.","No wine or wine imitations are being made in his district. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Has sent him all the official books and papers from his office. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing letter. 1 p.","Has sent him the records of his office. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Encloses pay account for April; is sending his official records. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","His successor Knight arrived and has conveyed to him the official records; is upset that his office was taken from him and hopes Knight will not prove a disappointment. 4 pp. Cy of ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","He deprived a staunch supporter when he took away his office; the carpetbaggers in this state disliked him because he is a native Southerner; he understands the post collector at Key West is retiring - if true, he would like the appointment; Florida election frauds and Republicans who sold out to the Democrats. 16 pp. Cy of ALS. Including AN, [on the reverse of p.5], summarizing contents of a letter of 30 June 1873.","Scope and Contents","Has spoken to the president [U.S. Grant] about an appointment for him and will speak to him again and also to John Sherman. 4 pp. LS.","Recommends that George Sharswood of Pennsylvania be appointed Chief Justice [of the Supreme Court]. 1 p. Cy of ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Encloses a copy of his final account with Mr. Clark; recommends that he use his talets to further God's Kingdom on Earth. 1 p. ALS. Including ALS, from James M. Ray, Washington, D.C., to Mr. Clark, n.p., 12 Nov. 1873. Inquiring about John Tyler, Jr.'s account. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Believes Richard Coke, formerly of Williamsburg, Va., will be elected governor of Texas; please write Coke on his behalf and ask him to appoint him adjutant general. 2 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter; wrote Coke on 26 November [18]73. 1 p.","Received balance for his quarterly report ending 30 June [1873] but has not yet received the balance for the quarter ending 31 March 1873; is working on spiritual matters. 2 pp. Cy of ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Is so happy to hear of his conversion [to Christianity]; Mrs. Tyler [Julia Gardiner?] said he was \"...the kindest and most liberal of all the boys,\" Robert Jones lost his job; told Nannie [Bridges Tyler] that he would pay for her oldest son to go to the University of Virginia; sometimes thinks about moving to California. 4 pp. ALS.","Happy to hear about his conversion; \"Bea and he are thrown upon the cold charity of the world....\" 2 pp. ALS.","Accepts his invitation for this evening. 1 p. AN.","Knows his [JT] brothers Tazewell and Robert and would like to make his acquaintance. 2 pp. ACS.","1 p. AN. Including AN, listing names and amounts of money. 1 p.","Discusses the straightened circumstances of Mrs. Tyler [Julia Gardiner Tyler?] and the progress of the [law] suits; Robert Jones still out of employment, but Semple is trying to help him find a job except merchants. \"are reducing their clerical forces;\" hopes Gov. Hart gives him [JT] a judgeship. 4 pp. ALS.","Informs him of his brother Tazewell's death, describing its cause. 4 pp. ALS.","Informs him he has gone totally blind and asks for assistance; complains of lack of sympathy from his family. 2 pp. L.","Sends condolences on \"Brother Taz[ewell]'s\" death; comments he feels \"Brother Taz[well]\" threw his life away by his settlement in New Kent. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","License to preach for the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. 1 p. ADS. Including ANS, from Gam'l Woodbery P.E., 1st Quarterly conference, n.p., to John Tyler, Jr. n.p., 8 Feb. 1875, renewing said license.","Scope and Contents","Found that Mr. Lee and Judge Mondole are favorably disposed toward him for the Western Judgeship. 1 p. ALS. Including Cy of ALS from John Tyler, Jr., Tallahassee, Florida, to Thomas Ward Osborn, Jacksonville, Florida, 27 February 1874, thanking him for his support and hopes it will also be good for the Republican party.","Has talked to Governor Hart [about the Western Judgeship] but he seems disposed to give the position to the other man, who is supported by the Western legislatures; that man seems not to have been an attorney in a state court, but Randall explains how this can be gotten around; comments on Hart's unwillingness to heed advice. 3 pp. ALS.","Sends him several poems, one by [John Daly] Burke [sic] written for one of his [JT] father's sisters; also translations of several Persian inscriptions. 3 pp. AMsS.","Just learned of Blouets[?] appointment [to the Western Judgeship]; Governor Hart selected the worst man; he [JT] would have been loyal to our party. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Comments on the appointment of the Att[orney] General to the Western Circuit; neither Governor Hart nor Governor Stearns had the courage to take an elevated stand, or were raised in statesmanship. 2 pp. ALS.","The news of Tyler's being licensed to preach has made all the papers; he is not able to send the money he [JT] needs as the Legislature may abolish the Police Steamers; believes the suits against his father's estate have ended [gives details of vertain estates including \"The Villa\" and \"Sherwood Forest,\" also details of Mrs. Tyler's (Julia Gardiner Tyler) debts]. 4 pp. ALS.","Withdraws his name from consideration for the First Judicial Circuit. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Recent municipal elections in Jacksonville signal failure of the \"Conover-Purman-Walls-Dyke and Pearce game to negroize this state;\" Congressman Parnam will probably not be re-elected; recommends against the appoint of \"young Bernard\" to West Point, instead recommends Jefferson B. Browne. 6 pp. ALS.","Notes she has received the picture of her [dear sister's] father [John Tyler?] which was painted by Bessie [Dennison?]; cannot pay for it now due to bad financial problems; describes health and situation of her children James and Martha. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Requests him to ask Bro[ther] Tyler John Tyler, Jr. to preach at Pisgah and Concord. 1 p. ALS.","A poem for her birthday. 1 p. AMsS.","Regards financial \"plunder\" of [Congressman] Purman, who he feels will not be re-elected; recommending Jefferson B. Browne for West Point. 1 p. ALS.","Requests to be appointed to the Supreme Bench of the State to fill the vacancy left by Judge Frassier's resignation. 1 p. ACyS of ALS.","Informs him he demands to be appointed to the Supreme Bench of the State; lists his previous Court experience. 3 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Scope and Contents","Requests them to publish an editorial letter answering charges against him and his brothers and sisters made in an article \"President Tyler's Time.\" 1 p. ACyS of ALS. Including ANS by John Tyler, Jr. summarizing letter.","Has called [Governor] Stearns' attention to his [Tyler's] desire [to be appointed to the Supreme Bench of the State]. 1 p. ALS.","Concerns Tyler's desire to be appointed to the Supreme Bench of the State; doesn't think he [EMR] could be of any help; notes those being considered for the position. 3 pp. ALS.","Likes Tyler and Dyke's \"New South\" idea, and if he can he will have Adams make an agreement with them [to publish it?]. 3 pp. ALS.","[Governor] Stearns has made a mistake in appointing the As[sistan]t Justice; has been reading Dkye's editorials in The Floridian, articles which do wonders for the Republican party, Van Valkenburg, and [Governor] Stearns, despite their opposite intentions. 5 pp. ALS.","Describes how hard she must work, and how tired she gets; Bessie [Dennison] is better now; speaks of other family members. 4 pp. ALS.","Describes her bad financial situation and need to live in a charitable institution; has heard Mrs. [Julia Gardiner] Tyler won the law suits and has repaired \"Sherwood\" [a Tyler estate]. 4 pp. ALS.","Requests Tyler to take every other hour of meal time with him; also advises that he not get reinvolved in politics. 1 p. ALS.","His [JAS] vessel is out of commission and he has been ordered to Richmond but will not go. 1 p. ALS.","Will finalize the agreement after Congress adjourns; wants Tyler to apply for position as Registrar in Bankruptcy for the 1st Congressional District. 2 pp. ALS.","Discusses the need to establish a national \"Conservative Republican organ\" with the \"New National Idea and Party Combination\" being represented in 1876 by U[lysses] S[impson] Grant for president and John B. Gordon for vice-president; mentions the personal, political and family vilifications he encountered when he supported Grant and the Republican Party; notes his feelings about being appointed Registrar in Bankruptcy and the problems he had as Assessor of the U.S. Internal Revenue Dept. in Florida [1872-1873]. 4 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Comments on the State Republican Party leaders' disinclination to heed his advice, the following of which Tyler feels is the only way to \"escape being crushed under the heel of the State Administration Northern Carpet-baggin, or being tacked onto the Bourbon Democracy as a mere tail...\" 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Invites Tyler to join them in Pisgah next Sunday, and invites him to a Camp meeting between Pisgah and Concord commencing August 23rd. 1 p. ALS.","McFerrin [Secretary, Board of Missions] congratulates him on his ministry and advises him to concentrate wholly on that. 2 pp. ALS.","Is sorry his situation is no better; will not comment on his sermons as he would not like what she would say; Bessie [Dennison] is at White Sulpher Springs and feeling better; Priscilla [(Cooper) Tyler] is in Virginia and her daughter \"Tootsie;\" [Priscilla]; Mr. Corcoran has offered to let her [LTS] stay in \"Louise House.\" 4 pp. ALS.","Informs her of the death of Mr. Parker; describes the pleasant time she had at a dance; notes on Jamie's health. 2 pp. ALS. Including ALS, Sue, n.p., to Mattie, n.p., n.d., asking not to say anything to Willie [Wiliam Shands] about \"those [books?]\"; Mr. [General] Shands thinks he understands Lizzie. 1 p.","Asks and arranges for him to preach at Quincy on the fifth Sunday of the month. 1 p. ALS.","Asks him to send a geneological story of the Tyler family; expects to remain at the University two more years and receive his A. M. and B. L. 2 pp. ALS.","Informs him of the damage done to the Republican Party in Florida by Governor Stearns and Senator Conover, which they are now rectifying for their own, and not the party's good; urges him to run for a third term, and argues the need for \"Caesarism\" to avoid chaos, believes the military and capitalists would support it. 3 pp. ALS.","Regards the election for the Florida Senate and discusses possible candidates, including Bisbee, Jones, and Osborn himself; notes Governor Stearn's blundering in the matter of this nomination. 4 pp. ALS.","Concerns the possibility of Tyler being given the position of the U.S. Court Clerkship by Judge Frasier; Osborn doubts it will work as two of Frasier's personal friends, C. L. Robinson and J. C. Greeley have applied for it. 2 pp. ALS.","Asks him to send the material referred to in his last letter [family geneology]; \"Sister Priscilla;\" [Priscilla (Cooper) Tyler] and her daughter, Mrs. Goodwyn [sic] [Priscilla (Tyler) Goodwin] are here, and the latter gave a good dramatic recital; he [LGT] will receive his M.A. soon, study law, and hopes to practice in New York. 2 pp. ALS.","Notification that the formation of the \"Peoples Republican ticket\" for the Legislature [Florida State] with candidate Judge Samuel Walker, was not intended to defeat the Wallace ticket and elect the Stokes ticket; nor did Tyler support this formation because Wallace would not support him for the U.S. Senate. 3 pp. AMsM. Including PD, post 17 October 1874, announcing the formation of the People's Republican Ticket in Leon Co., Fla.","Detailed account of the political situation in Florida after the Republican losses in the recent election; discusses the political status of Senator Conover and Representative Purman. 3 pp. ALS. Including ACyS of above ALS.","Hopes all is well, though the spirit of determination in his last letter almost \"appalled\" her; Bessie [Dennison] is better and painting portraits; her [LTS] school is doing well enough to provide her the essentials; Willy's [William Waller] Lizzy is here at school and Martha [Tyler] will be soon; \"Tootsie\" [Priscilla (Tyler) Goodwin] has been successful on stage and will probably become an actress; Harry Tyson and Julia [(Tyler) Tyson] have been here; Carrie Tyson has been in \"the City\" but enjoys the \"gay world\" so sees little of her. 4 pp. ALS.","Thanks for lending him the books. 1 p. ALS.","Notes that he has no more idea than Tyler as to what the temper or politics of the [Florida] Legislature will be. 1 p. ALS.","Apologizes for her little brother refusing to let Tyler accompany her home from church; explains the escort system the town girls had arranged. 3 pp. ALS.","Complains of her hard life and depressions; Martha Tyler is now at the school, describes her health problems; advises him [JT] not to change churches to the off-shoot to the Episcopal; Dr. Wat Tyler has died, like Tazewell [Tyler], from exposure. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Advises him to hold the Independents and Southern Republicans together, and to demand that the Republicans either support him [for the U.S. Senate] or accept Governor Stearns. 1 p. ACyS of ALS. Including ANS, John Tyler, Jr., n.p. 29 January 1875, indicating that he has contacted the \"National Administration,\" advising them to back Hicks for the U.S. Senate; also noting that Tyler is not backing Hicks to defeat Stearn, but rather to provide an additional viable candidate.","Contains news of the family, particularly Bessie [Dennison] and \"Tootsie\" [Priscilla Tyler Goodwin] whose work on stage is being well received; also news of the other children of Robert and Priscilla Cooper Tyler, including Robert, Grace, Letitia, and Lizzie; comments on the deaths of \"Cousin John Seawell\" and Wat H. Tyler. 4 pp. ALS.","Regards obtaining the keys to Tyler's front door, a table and a trunk. 1 p. ALS.","Notes that he had allowed Wat H. Tyler to wear a watch seal that had been presented to his [JT] grandfather by President Jefferson. 1 p. AL.","Describes her sorrow over the death of her husband, and his affection for him [JT]; gives news on careers and marriages of all her children; assures himthat his grandfather's watch seal [a gift from President Jefferson] will be returned. 14 pp. ALS.","Notes Simon Conovers defeats and [Governor] Stearns' continued dealings with the Democrats; bemoans his [JT] not being appointed to the same post by the Republicans. 2 pp. ALS.","Conover has failed to position himself to become Governor in 1876, and [Governor] Stearns has failed to position himself for the Senate; now both desire the Governorship; discusses appointments by Stearns; all this rivalry is likely to tear the Republican Party apart. 2 pp. ALS.","Capt[ain] Estill has refused to publish the [Tyler's] letter unless the author's name is given; Col[onel] Sims is offered the letter for his \"Journal in Florida;\" Sims says the letter is \"Spirited and well-written;\" but refuses to publish it when he learns that Young offered it to another publisher before he offered it to Sims; Young suggests that Tyler write Sims himself. 4 pp. ALS.","Returns papers that Tyler \"kindly furnished;\" him with; apologizes for not having returned them sooner; offers his services. 1 p. ALS.","Sends word that Col[onel] Sims will publish Tyler's letter \"with pleasure\" since Tyler wrote to him; returns the letters. 1 p. ALS.","Reports that, due to the \"pressure at this time for place and the condition of the political world,\" there is no [hope?] for Tyler; says he will help Tyler in any way possible; his \"better half\" says \"hi\" explains, in part, the \"nature and extent of our [The Congressional Delegation] influence.\" 3 pp. ALS.","Suggests that Conover make Tyler his friend by appealing to him \"in the matter already intimated to you.\" 1 p. ALS. Including unsigned notes concerning land claims in Florida.","Scope and Contents","Informs Tyler that his pictures are ready and asks if he wants them sent to Jacksonville, Florida; mentions extra cost of large mounting boards. 1 p. ACS.","Due to a promise to his [JT] friends that he wouldn't meddle in politics, he requests that Dyke not publish his article \"The Tocsin Sounded.\" 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Has been offered a job editing for a paper in New Orleans, Louisiana. 1 p. ALS.","Has read John's letter concerning \"grandfather's\" [Judge John Tyler] thoughts on emigration; says John's writing dwells too much on the family; would like to get to know Dr. Hicks; has heard that \"some Methodist College in Georgia\" almost chose John as it's president; suffering from a bad headache; hopes John is well. 2 pp. ALS.","Wants to know if Tyler is removing his application for the clerkship; reminds him that any good position attracts many applicants; urges Tyler to get back to him with Tyler's decision. 2 pp. ALS.","Tells him of Dyke's attempts to get Tyler committed to the application for the clerkship. 2 pp. ALS.","Thanks Dyke for his efforts but states that he [JT] will never again apply \"for place\" because he has so often been misrepresented and slandered. 2 pp. ALS.","Tells Anderson of his note to Dyke concerning the clerkship; [says he] includes a copy of this note. 1 p. ALS.","States that however near starvation I may be,\" he will not take that clerkship in the Surveyor General's Office; comments that in Florida, \"the blind [are] leading the blind.\" 2 pp. ALS.","Requests a yes-or-no answer from Tyler concerning Tyler's application for the clerkship position. 2 pp. ALS.","Says he will not accept the clerkship position because: his politics are independent of any particular party or man; the Republicans have not accepted his conservative view on establishing the government under Grant; he hasn't forgiven Conover for previous actions. 6 pp. ALS.","Encloses an article from the \"Southern Plantation\" concerning the Grangers organization. 1 p. ALS.","Won't get to Richmond until the fall since she will have visitors most of the summer; wishes she had more money with which to entertain her guests. 4 pp. ALS.","Gives directions for Tyler's travel to Fernandina; suggests Tyler bring his article for the Educational Encyclopedia.","Has been asked to write some articles for a magazine in St. Louis but will decline the offer and recommend John to write instead; hopes John can make some money off these articles. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","1 p. Telegram. Including ALS. 1 p. from [?], Marshal's Office, Jacksonville, Florida, to John Tyler, Jr., informing him of telegram.","Tells of two sad deaths; hope Tyler will preach in Fernandina but says \"don't try those two divorce sermons, whatever you do\" and advises Tyler to try and be less severe. 1 p. ALS.","Encloses a letter for John to include in his papers; letter states reasons that South should participate in July 4th celebration in Philadelphia. 1 p. ALS.","Expresses wish to sell her house; family news; wants him to put an ad in the newspaper for her boarding school. 4 pp. ALS.","Suggests that Tyler \"dip your [JT] pen in the oil of love;\" thinks Dr. [W.W] Hicks is headed in the wrong direction concerning violence over political differences. 4 pp. ALS.","Is glad to see that \"Jonathan is much modified:\" is alarmed by the yellow fever in Jacksonville. 1 p. ALS.","Has written to [?] Leftwich referring him to John; Letty [Letitia Tyler] has left for New York wants information on [Dr. E. G.] Johnson's assassination. 2 pp. ALS.","Requests that Tyler write a preface for Duval's satirical poems. 2 pp. ALS.","Has had much company and has been too busy to write; hopes he finds his company enjoyable also. 5 pp. ALS.","Speaks of post-war collection of debts and of the government not protecting property rights. 2 pp. ALS.","Has no interest in moving to the South but will come to visit in October. 1 p. ALS.","Recommends that Tyler write an article; warns Tyler to be careful what he says; will be home Wednesday or Thursday night. 2 pp. ALS.","Has heard that Tyler and the Hon[orable] W[?] met and did not get along very well at all; apologizes for not being able to go [to Fernandina?]. 2 pp. ALS.","Has heard about some railroad worker who saw what happened at Live Oad[?] and believes Dr. Hicks did nothing wrong; says he believes Tyler's imagination has run wild and that he has made some enemies. 2 pp. ALS.","Her company is gone; her friends have asked her to come to Richmond in the fall but she thinks poor people are better off at home; Uncle James [Semple?] is away; other family news. 5 pp. ALS.","The \"Advertiser\" is for sale and could be bought immediately for $7500 cash; thanks Tyler for his recent contributions to the Observer. 2 pp. ALS.","Comments on the \"Observer\" has had no applications for her girls' school as of yet; will be moving[?] soon; family news. 2 pp. ALS.","Sends last two issues of the Observer; tells of two more murders in Florida - one being a political assassination; comments on both parties activities. 2 pp. ALS.","Suggests that Grant could take a simple step to recover Alabama [to the Republicans]. 1 p. ALS.","Encloses an article concerning the \"history of Parties.\" 1 p. ALS. Including Nwscl, n.d., from the Observer entitled \"The History of Parties in the United States under the Constitution.\"","Compliments Tyler on his work in the Observer. 1 p. ALS.","Has received Tyler's letter of Oct. 16 and will bring it to the President's attention. 1 p. ALS.","Encloses an article [\"Minnesotean\"] and asks that Tyler publish it; the Sentinel has refused it publication. 1 p. ALS.","Declines Hicks' offer of promotion in the Observer; says he would like to retire. 3 pp. ALS.","Encloses copy of the Observer; says it confirms the \"double treachery of Conover and stearns to the Republican Party;\" feels that Grant has not valued Tyler's advocacy. 1 p. ALS.","Asks that Tyler tell him what \"Ruling 19 is for;\" sends his regards to \"Brother Jonathan.\" 2 pp. ALS.","Discusses the effects of articles in the Observer; Dyke at the Floridian is angry. 1 p. ALS.","Says to publish Sears' notes [regarding Peabody Fund?]. 1 p. ALS.","Encloses communication for publication [concerning the Richard(?) Case]. 1 p. ALS.","Encloses Observer with articles of interest to the President. 1 p. ALS.","Is very pleased with Tyler's article in No. 3 Vol. 5 concerning the Republican Party. 2 pp. ALS. Including ALS from G. R. Thralls, n.p., to W. Hicks, n.p. Is enthusiastic about No. 4. 1 p. Also includes ALS from G. R. Thralls, Suwanne Co., Fla., to W. W. Hicks, n.p. Requests some forms be sent to him. 1 p.","After nine months of work, has finally managed to \"unearth the scoundrels\" of Conover and Stearns in an enclosed issue of the Observer. 1 p. ALS.","Has recently been visited by brother Robert and was saddened by his feeble health. 4 pp. ALS.","Despite personal interruptions, has finally \"finished the whole gang\" [i.e. Conover and company] in an enclosed article from the Observer. 1 p. ALS.","Has been transferred to a church in Helena, Arkansas. 2 pp. ALS. Including ADS from J. Anderson certifying that Tyler was a member of Methodist Episcopal South. 1 p.","Relates that Christmas Day for her is as any other day; hopes he will write her and let her know where to send letters to. 3 pp. ALS.","Articles state that Tyler is a \"blatant hypocrite\" and that if the Republican Party is to succeed, they must settle their differences and ignore men such as Tyler.","Invites Tyler to spend the day with them at Glenwood. 1 p. AC.","Encloses material to be published and awaits Tyler's presence at the Centennial. 1 p. PL.","Requests that he communicate something [?] to [A. Pope?] in Wilmington, N.C. 1 p. AC.","Questions John about one of the comments he made in a recent letter to Robbie [Robert Tyler, Jr.?]; warns John that he should not make such general comments about Florida politics. 2 pp. ALS.","Reports that Col. [?] Wood has purchased the Observer from the tax collector. 3 pp. ACyS.","Scope and Contents","Is very upset about the article slanderizing him [JT] in the \"National Republican of Washington City\" accuses Conover of splitting the Republican Party and of trying to buy Tyler through Dyke at the Floridian; denies charges made against him [JT] [in the article] of being an office-seeker and having an alcohol problem; recounts a letter from General J.D. [Imboden?] concerning a change in the political atmosphere; accuses Conover of being paid off in the appointment of Leroy Ball, Surveyor General; says no one has heeded anything he [JT] has been saying about Conover and his \"gang.\" 12 pp. ALS.","Has learned that Blumenthal has returned to his post [as collector of Cedar Keys?]. 1 p. ALS.","Has packed up all of Tyler's things; hopes to see Tyler soon. 1 p. ALS.","Is sending the New Orleans Democrat to the office of the Observer; work is going well; family news; comments on Democrats and Conservatives. 2 pp. ALS.","Is disgusted with politics and will not ever again be involved in it. 1 p. ALS. Including Nwscl. concerning Virginia's not having proper representation at the National Centennial. 1 p.","The \"Democracy\" led by David L. Yulee has attempted to \"seize upon\" the office of the Observer but he [Tyler] has \"overwhelmed\" them. 1 p. ACyS. Including Nwscl. concerning Grant's message. 4 pp.","Requests help concerning a banner for Va. in the Centennial; family news. 4 pp. ALS.","Repeats his request that the W. J. Barnett tax sale notice be discontinued. 1 p. ALS.","Discusses economic, political situation and social news; mentions upcoming Presidential election. 3 pp. ALS.","Thanks Tyler for sending him much-needed money that Tyler owed him; family news. 5 pp. ALS. Including ANS, 10 Feb. 1876, by John Tyler, Jr., concerning what he had to go through to remit [Burren?] that money. 1 p.","The \"Comptroller\" has found some money that Conover cannot account for. 2 pp. ALS.","Wishes that his contribution to a purse Hammond raised [for some individual's benefit] be returned since the contribution wasn't used as agreed upon beforehand. 2 pp. ALS.","Discusses political situation, upcoming presidential election. 2 pp. ALS.","States that he is not \"with you [JT] as against Stearns per se;\" is willing to do his part in a deal giving control of the Observer to Tyler. 3 pp. ALS.","Requests any information he may have concerning her ancestors and/or the Stuarts.","Confirms receipt of money Tyler sent; wishes Tyler would come to Tallahassee. 1 p. ALS. Including ADS, 14 Feb. 1876, confirming receipt of money. 1 p.","Requests that Berg ask Tyler to return the ticket donated by Yulee. 1 p. ALS.","Requests that the ticket donated by Yulee be returned. 1 p. ALS.","Has received Tyler's notice concerning the \"Vanderbilt.\" 1 p. ALS.","Wants to know if returning the ticket might cause Berg to be given a ticket to go north. 1 p. ACyS.","Reports that nothing of interest is happening in Tallahassee. 1 p. ALS.","Comments on political situation; social, family news. 4 pp. ALS.","Wants to know what to do with Tyler's books. 1 p. ACS.","Comments on political situation, Constitution, the fall of the South. 2 pp. ACyS.","Requests a copy of the paper. 1 p. ACS.","Requests a copy of the Observer, wishes to advertise. 1 p. ACS.","Proposes furnishing the Observer with a weekly letter in the Centennial Exposition. Pst. ALS.","Concerns advertisement. 1 p. ALS.","Thanks Tyler for a favor. 1 p. ALS.","Wants to know if the Republicans want the Observer; says whoever wants the paper must act quickly. 2 pp. ALS.","Proposes terms of advertisement in the Observer. 1 p. PM.","Has left New Orleans and the editorship there due to threatening paralysis; offers advice to John about running for [governor?]; family news. 2 pp. ALS.","Is sorry he has no one to send to Tyler to help him with the business section of the Observer; mentions Tyler's \"Gubernatorial designs.\" 2 pp. ALS.","Confirms receipt of Tyler's letter and informs Tyler that receiver of letter is away temporarily. 1 p. ALS.","Sends copy of Conn. Western News. 1 p. ACS.","Requests a copy of the life and speeches of John Tyler, Sr. 1 p. ALS.","Sends money for a newspaper [subscription?]. 1 p. ALS.","Cannot give a \"definite answer\" concerning the governship until he consults with Walls. 2 pp. ALS.","Is leaving soon. 1 p. ANS.","Comments on a political situation. 2 pp. ALS.","Requests payment for services rendered Tyler. 1 p. ALS.","Is sorry that he cannot offer Tyler financial assistance. 1 p. AL.","Receipt for bill of lading from T. H. Hodgkiss. 1 p. PDS.","Has sent Tyler's books and papers; personal news. 1 p. ALS.","The President [Grant] wants Tyler to specify which position he wants to apply for. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, n.d., by John Tyler, Jr., recording a reply to the above request and Tyler's nomination as Postmaster of Jacksonville. 1 p.","Doesn't think an arrangement can be made concerning the editorship of [the Pensacola Gazette]. 1 p. ALS.","Comments on the [Pensacola] Gazette; family news. 2 pp. ALS.","News of family and friends. 1 p. ALS.","Requests copy of the Observer. 1 p. ALS.","Requests a news item be printed in the Observer. 2 pp. ALS.","Comments on political situation. 1 p. ALS.","Is unable to get the money for Tyler's \"enterprise.\" 1 p. ALS.","Personal and political news. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Reports that he \"cannot get the press,\" can't go to Jacksonville, Florida, and that Stearns is in Gainesville. 1 p. Telegram.","Tyler wants to look at a cottage Stephen[?] has for rent. 1 p. ANS.","Encloses the address of Cha[rle]s H. Clark; comments on money [W. W.] Hicks owes him. 3 pp. ALS.","Maintains that he still holds the \"balance of power\" in the nominating convention and can prevent a Democratic success in the election. 1 p. ALS.","Cannot come now to Jacksonville because he must stay and fight those who wish to defeat Stearns. 1 p. ALS.","Cannot help Tyler in his quest for a job. 2 pp. ALS.","Cannot help Tyler to attain an office; suggests that Tyler write to Jeremiah Black for assistance. 3 pp. ALS.","Congratulates Tyler on his appointment as Postmaster; asks if Tyler could find a clerical position for him [Miller] in Jacksonville. 2 pp. ALS.","Inquires about the position of money order clerk at the Post Office. 1 p. ALS.","Wants to be considered for a clerical position. 1 p. ALS.","Wishes that Tyler would come and visit. 1 p. ALS.","Wants Tyler to hold the position of money order clerk open for him [Webster]. 2 pp. ALS.","Congratulates John on his appointment; says his own situation \"could hardly be worse.\" 1 p. ALS.","Comments on the political situation, esp. in Florida; agrees not to take the position of Postmaster in Jacksonville if Stearns and Conover will withdraw as nominees and allow an entirely new ticket to run. 4 pp. ACyS. Includes Nwscl., 13 June 1876, concerning Tyler versus Conover and Stearns. 1 p.","Refers to an enclosed \"Brief\" which will be \"argued next term of the [U.S.] Court.\" 1 p. ALS.","Requests a position as \"local mail agent on the St. John's River.\" 2 pp. ALS.","Congratulates Tyler on his appointment. 1 p. ALS.","Has sent a friend to meet Tyler at the depot. 1 p. ANS.","Requests a position at the Post Office. 1 p. ALS.","Congratulates Tyler on his appointment but wishes it had been something \"more elevated.\" 1 p. ALS.","Wants Tyler to come by and see him. 1 p. ALS.","Requests position at the Post Office. 1 p. ALS.","Will not be able to distribute the tickets for the lecture. 2 pp. ALS. Includes ALS, Caroline A. Lamar, n.p., to O'Byrne, n.p., concerning distribution of lecture tickets. 1 p.","Requests a position at the Post Office. 2 pp. ALS.","Requests a position at the Post Office. 1 p. ALS.","Requests position at the Post Office. 2 pp. ALS.","Allows John Tyler, Jr., to go from Jacksonville to Tallahassee and back.","Comments on finalization of some deal concerning Tyler and a \"Mr. Abbot.\" 2 pp. ALS.","Points out attempts to keep him from his nomination as Post Master. 2 pp. ALS.","Endorses appointment of John Tyler, Jr. as Post Master; signed by nine persons. 2 pp. Cy of LS.","Emphasizes endorsements of his appointment by some prominent men; discusses Conover versus Stearns; has received nothing official from Washington D.C. concerning his appointment as Post Master. 4 pp. ALS.","Reminds Tyler of his [Borren's] application for a job at the Post Office. 2 pp. ALS.","Has learned that his nomination was confirmed, until Conover moved a reconsideration. 3 pp. ACyS.","Wants Grant to investigate the rejection of Tyler's nomination; recommends Thomas W. Osborn or John J. Holland for the position of Post Master in Jacksonville. 3 pp. ACyS.","Comments on Conover and the Republican Party. 2 pp. ACyS.","Was unable to speak with the Post Master General. 1 p. ACyS.","Discusses the extreme difficulty he and other young men have finding jobs; wishes to borrow money from Tyler to go to Baltimore; Winfield's brother has died. 4 pp. ALS.","Comments on the refusal of his nomination as Post Master in Jacksonvile, Fla. 4 pp. ACyS.","Encloses copy of July 18 letter to Grant; mentions his in-laws. 1 p. ALS.","Thinks Tyler might be able to give lectures in New York City. 2 pp. ALS.","Has heard that Tyler may start a paper in Savannah; wishes to be considered for a position in this newspaper. 2 pp. ALS.","Comments on political situation; consipracy between Bristow, Wilson, Webster and probably Jewell to injure President Grant; more of Conover's \"villainy\" concerning his connections with the Democratic Party; says that Conover's very life is in danger if the Republicans don't lose Florida - believes the Democrats will assassinate him. 7 pp. ALS.","Has been accused of being a \"common drunkard,\" etc. and requests that they investigate the charges made against him. 3 pp. ACyS.","Tyler's old friends hope he will be successful. 1 p. ALS.","Wishes to vindicate himself against the attacks of his accusers. 1 p. ALS. Includes AN summarizing a letter from B.H. Webster. 1 p. Also includes Nwscl. from Baltimore's The Sun concerning Rev. John Tyler, Jr. Also includes 2 ANS summarizing leading templar's opinion of Tyler.","Statement of Tyler's good character; signed by eleven persons. 4 pp. ALS.","Lists job offers made to him in the past by many including Conover. 5 pp. ALS.","Encloses a letter from B. H. Webster concerning the political situation. Including ALS from B.H. Webster. 3 pp.","Is disappointed that he did not receive app[ointmen]t as U.S. D[istric]t Attorney. 4 pp. ACyS","1 p. Concerns his appointment as U.S. District Attorney.","Discusses political situation. 1 p. ALS.","Returns for the annual report of the Attorney General. 2 pp. PM.","Has been commissioned as United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida. 2 pp. ALS.","Thanks him for his support and faith in Tyler's good character. 2 pp. ALS.","Accepts his appointment as District Attorney and applies for District Judge. 2 pp. ACyS.","Instructions concerning the coming elections. 3 pp. PMS.","Writes for Governor [Rutherford B.] Hayes to express his gratitude for Tyler's \"friendly letter.\" 1 p. ALS.","Has a new mailing address. 1 p. ACS.","Encloses a letter from A. Roane [?]. 1 p. ACyS.","Concerning duties of District Attorney. 1 p. PMS.","Needs work desperately. 1 p. ACS.","Writes for Governor Hayes to offer appreciation. 1 p. ALS.","Invites President Grant and Cabinet officers to attend his lectures. 1 p. ALS.","Requests consideration for a more suitable, better paying appointment [than District Attorney]. 3 pp. ALS.","Encloses a copy of his last public letter. 2 pp. ALS.","Wishes receipt acknowledged of paper sent concerning his appointment [and recommendation as District Judge]. 2 pp. PMS.","Chairman of the Republican State Committee wants Tyler to make some speeches. 1 p. Telegram.","Will speak before the North Carolina Republican State Central Committee in Raleigh; mentions coming election.","Speaks of coming elections; saw an anti-Republican uprising in Raleigh, N.C. 3 pp. ALS.","Discusses political situation; believes [Governor Rutherford B.] Hayes must be elected over [Samuel J.] Tilden in order to prevent another war between the states; connects the Democratic movement with the Roman Catholic Church hierarchy. 4 pp. ACyS.","Discusses politics - especially the combination of \"the Jesuits and the Ku-Klux-,\" i.e. the \"Catholics and the Democrats.\" 2 pp. ACyS.","Declines position of District Attorney of South Florida. 3 pp. ALS.","Declines position of District Attorney of South Florida; wants Rutheford B. Hayes to be elected President. 2 pp. ALS.","Discusses political situation - especially upcoming elections; Tilden vs. Hayes; doesn't want General [William] Sherman to become \"Chief in Command of the armies\" of the U.S., since he [Sherman] is Roman Catholic. 7 pp. ACyS.","Declines appointment as District Attorney of South Florida; wants position of United States District Judge for North Florida.","Encloses letter to President Grant concerning Presidential election and the \"National Issue now forming.\" 1 p. ACyS.","\"Memorandum for the President,\" includes political news. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Association recommends that Grant appoint Tyler as U.S. District Judge. 2 pp. Cy. Including ACyS from John Tyler, Jr., Washington City [sic], D.C., to A[lphonso] Taft, n.p. submitting these recommendations. 2 pp.","Tyler's bill was not paid by Judge O'Byrne and thus is submitted to Tyler. 1 p. ALS.","Discusses the \"designs of the Democracyz\" [Democratic Party] under Tilden; quotes an extract from a newspaper article concerning [Rutherford] Hayes' desire to offer conservative Southern Democrats a compromise. 9 pp. ACyS.","Encloses an article by some \"Republican friends\" endorsing Tyler for District Judge in Florida. 1 p. ACysS.","Encloses a copy of his letter to A. Taft of 18 Dec. 1876. 1 p. ACyS.","Must have agreement among Republicans in the South, 2 pp. ACysS.","Writes for Governor [Rutherford] Hayes to thank Tyler for his letter of the 22nd. 1 p. ALS.","Encloses editorial complimenting the Southern Republican Association's endorsement of Tyler for District Judge in Florida. 1 p. ALS. Including Nwscl., from Norfolk Day Book, 26 Dec. 1876. 1 p.","Discusses political issues, esp. concerning the \"Tildenite Democrats\" and the [Supreme] Court; notes that this information has also been sent to Senator Morton and [Rutherford] Hayes. 2 pp. ACyS.","Discusses political issues; insists that \"new Party combinations must take place after 1872-76.\" 4 pp. ACysS. Including Nwscl., 26 Dec. 1876, from Norfolk Day Book concerning Tyler's appointment as District Judge. 1 p.","Concerns position of District Judge in North Florida. 3 pp. ALS.","Recommends brother Robert Tyler for Judgeship of North Florida. 2 pp. ACyS.","Endorses Tyler for office of U.S. District Judge. 3 pp. ALS.","Discusses his position in the Republican Party. 2 pp. ALS. Including ANS, from [James Redpath?], n.p., to [John Tyler, Jr.?], n.p. 1 p.","Has been burning some of the old family letters; has been ill; has decided to go live with Robert Tyler. 3 pp. ALS.","Has heard that Judge Settle got the Judgeship of [North] Florida; family news. 4 pp. ALS.","Recommends John Tyler, Jr. for any suitable employment. 1 p. ALS.","Asks for Tyler's help in finding employment; family sends greetings. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Submits statements regarding the Post Office in Jacksonville, Florida and the U.S. District Attorneyship of South Florida; gives papers to [?] Rogers to give to President Hayes. 2 pp. ACyS.","Concerns Tyler's seeking employment; notes [later - Mar. 19 1877] that accompanying letters never reached President Hayes. 3 pp. ACyS.","Discusses political situation; wants to return to \"Old Whig\" values. 4 pp. ALS. 2 pp. Cy.","Concerns papers related to his appointments to various offices in the past. 1 p.","Lists the places he delivered lectures and the names of those lectures concerning the \"Eastern question;\" discusses the consequences of the destruction of the Southern labor-system organization; believes that the center of commercial power and wealth will shift back to the Orient; warns of an impending \"universal war\" accompanying this shift and urges nations to take heed. 7 pp. AMsS.","Calls attention to the \"'Ukase' addressed to the Negroes in the Southern States,\" warns of \"those Exeter Hall agents of Abolitionism\" who, in their attempt to destroy the organized labor of the South, would have secured the British commercial dominance of the world; calls the President's attention to his enclosed Prospectus on the Eastern Question; states in a postcript that it remains \"a mystery how such infamous wretches as those recently appointed in the Departments here, and elsewhere, from Florida, should even have found favor with the Chiefs of the Administration.\" 4 pp. ACyS of ALS. Including AcyS of AMsS, 7 pp.","Presents a letter to President Hayes for perusal by Thompson; calls attention to the importance of the \"Eastern Question.\" 1 p. ACyS of ALS. Including ACyS of ALS, 10 pp.","Will bring Tyler's concerns to President Hayes' attention. 2 pp. ALS.","Discusses the administration under his father [John Tyler]: says the office was managed by three clerks at the Tyler's private expense, describes his father as having been \"sole custodian of the public monies;\" describes his own poverty since the death of his father; needs to support his sister [Letitia Tyler], as her eyes have \"failed her;\" accuses Conover; mentions Civil Service exam he had to take. 20 pp. ALS. Including Nwscl., from Noah's Times and Messenger, May 6, 1877, concerning the Civil Service examination Tyler had to take in applying for a certain clerkship. 1 p.","Comments on the survival of the Republican Party. 1 p. ACyS. Including Nwscl., from The Daily Nation, entitled \"The New Whigs in Virginia.\" 1 p.","Copy of a statement - signed by S.P. Bayly, E.P. Phelps, M.D. Ball, Joseph Segar and R. Denise - desiring that Tyler be given some suitable official position in the State of Virginia. 3 pp. ACy.","Concerns transmission of letters between Dr. Myron S. Mickles and A.H. Evans. 1 p. Including AN, by Dr. Mickles.","Discusses attempts to be both a Northern Republican and a Southern Democrat - especially those made by [?] Mosby and [?] Key; believes that there is a conciliatory attitude of \"the Administration\" and the Republican Party toward the Democratic Party. 13 pp. AL.","Gives suggestions on how to reduce costs at the [Jacksonville] collection office. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Nominates John Tyler, Jr. for Inspector of Customs, Richmond, Virginia. 2 pp. Cy.","Scope and Contents","Approves nomination of John TYler, Jr. as Inspector of Customs, Richmond, Virginia. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Has decided to go with S. Robinson's recommendations for reducing costs; has investigated the competency of John R. Scott, present Collector of Customs, Jacksonville, Florida 1 p. ANS.","Wants Tyler to go and investigate the possibility of reducing expenses at the Customs [Office], Jacksonville, Florida, by discharging officers and employees. 3 pp. ALS.","Wishes to be remembered kindly in some of the leading Richmond journals. 3 pp. ALS.","Requests Tyler to go to Jacksonville and examine the situation at the Customs office. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Instructions concerning Tyler's visit to Jacksonville, Florida 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Has received instructions and will act promptly concerning his trip to Jacksonville, Florida 1 p. ACyS.","Encourages official changes, [i.e. dismissal of officials and/or employees]. 2 pp. Telegram.","Discusses \"trouble about the dispatch\" that Tyler sent Smith concerning the immediate discharge of officials in Jacksonville. 3 pp. ALS.","Concerns H. Leonard's bill which Tyler has not yet been paid. 1 p. ALS.","Strongly recommends that Tyler return to Richmond immediately. 2 pp. ALS.","Report concerning his investigation of the Jacksonville customs office. 14 pp. ALS.","Requests some information concerning the Customs office in Jacksonville, Fla. 1 p. ALS.","Wishes to apply for position at the Jacksonville Post Office. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Submits documets [concerning his application at the Post Office?]. 3 pp. ALS. Including ALS, from B.H. Webster, [Jacksonville, Florida], to General [John Tyler, Jr., Richmond, Virginia], recommending Burst. 1 p.","Needs the money that Tyler owes him. 2 pp. ALS.","Mentions a new resolution to be forwarded. 1 p. ALS.","Instructions concerning Tyler's report on Jacksonville's customs office. 1 p. ALS.","Invitation to a picnic. 1 p. N.","Appreciates the kind words spoken about him in the \"Richmond Whig.\" 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Offers \"facts\" about Conover, Manuel Govin, and Hamilton Jay, including accusations of bribery and adulltery; names witnesses to these \"facts,\" demands expulsion of Conover from the Senate and Jay from Post Master, Jacksonville, Florida 15 pp. ALS.","Concerns securing the \"Collectorship\" for Dr. [?] Weldan. 4 pp. ALS.","Discusses political situation. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Wishes to gather all the evidence he can against Conover so that he [Burst] can be appointed as Post Master in place of Jay, for whom much evidence has been collected as to his incompetency as Post Master. 4 pp. ALS. Including ANS, from B. H. Webster, to John Tyler, Jr., concerning the Post Mastership of Jacksonville. 1 p.","Family news; wants to borrow money to send \"Mattie May\" to college; has been given the duty of managing the \"Female Department of the Seminary.\" 4 pp. ALS.","Hopes to turn state's evidence against Conover; discusses Collectorship appointment. 2 pp. ANS.","Will have no compromise with Conover. 1 p. ALS.","Mentions money needed to send \"Mattie\" to college; personal news. 4 pp. ALS.","Requests information concerning his [Burst's] appointment as P[ost] M[aster]. 3 pp. ALS.","Wishes appointment to clerkship but has been unable to get it; thinks Tyler should get appointed Collector at Richmond; advises Tyler on how to get appointment. 3 pp. ALS.","Has been ill; personal news. 1 p. ALS.","Personal news; is sorry to learn of Tyler's relapse to \"excessive drinking.\" 3 pp. ALS.","Discusses President's [Rutherford Hayes] desire for unity between North and South. 4 pp. ALS.","Still needs money; is worried about getting appointment. 4 pp. ALS.","Has been ill; mentions collection of evidence against Conover and Jay; needs money Tyler owes him. 2 pp. ALS.","Wishes Tyler much success and has confidence in him. 2 pp. ALS.","Needs money for wood for a fire. 1 p. ALS.","Has agreed to make monthly payments for \"Mattie's schooling at \"Wesleyan Female College,\" but still needs financial assistance; family news. 4 pp. ALS.","Family news; needs to borrow two hundred dollars. 3 pp. ALS.","Requests a Richmond newspaper. 1 p. ACS.","Hasn't heard any news yet about the position of P[ost] M[aster] General. 2 pp. ALS.","Mentions [James H.] Burst; requests that Tyler use his influence to help him [Webster] to find a job. 2 pp. ALS.","Concerns reception of President Rutherford B. Hayes in Richmond during the \"Agricultural Fair.\" 11 pp. ACyS.","Concerns money Tyler owes him. 2 pp. ALS.","Concerns request by St. Luke's Church, Jerusalem, [Va.?], for the services of Chris Church's \"Rector.\" 1 p.","Requests money that Tyler owes him. 1 p. ALS.","Concerns his [CWB] application for the Senate. 2 pp. ALS.","Announces the death of Col. [Robert Tyler]. 1 p. Telegram.","Announces death of his brother Robert Tyler. 1 p. ACyS.","Wishes to comfort Mrs. Robert Tyler and children. 1 p. ACyS. Including Nwscl. from The State newspaper of Richmond, Virginia, announcing Robert Tyler's death.","Biographical article about Robert Tyler.","Describes her father Robert Tyler's activities just before his death, including his having served on the \"U.S. Grand jury;\" family mourns. 7 pp. ALS.","Concerns death of Robert Tyler; mentions possibly being related to Elizabeth Finch. 4 pp. ALS.","Recounts last report drawn up by Robert Tyler.","Discusses death of Robert Tyler; family news. 4 pp. ALS.","Fires John Tyler, Jr. because of his \"extreme indulgence in intoxicating drinks.\" 1 p. ALS.","Expresses her love for husband Robert Tyler and sorrow at losing him; Robert left nothing. 6 pp. ALS. Including a lock of Robert's hair.","Is still quite ill; returns some papers to Tyler. 1 pp. ALS.","Concerns some letter concerning Robert Tyler's death from John to his sister Letitia [Tyler] Semple; the letter was apparently printed in some newspaper. 1 p.","Concerns Finch family estate.","Wishes to send some plants for Robert Tyler's grave. 2 pp. ALS.","Thanks Sweeney for his offer of plants for Robert Tyler's grave. 2 pp. ALS.","Is sorry Tyler has not been made Collector in Richmond; has been ill and needs to move south; mentions wanting Tyler to return a pistol. 2 pp. ALS.","Plans to apply for a position on the Court of Claims; discusses the South's right to be represented; asks that Tyler write a recommendation for him and get the endorsement of the Bar in Richmond. 4 pp. ALS.","Discusses genealogy of the Finch family; says the Shields family that Tyler has mentioned is not related to the Shields in the Finch family relates how the estate was placed in the Bank of England about 200 years ago because there were no males left to \"continue the settlement.\" 4 pp. ALS.","Endorsement of the \"Aeriatron,\" a new invention of R.B. WIlliamson for \"cooling, moistening and purifying the air we breath.\" 2 pp. Including AN by [B. Sunderland?], n.d., concerning disinfectants to be used. 2 pp.","Asks what Keen thinks of the \"Aeriatron.\" 1 p. Including ANS from P. T. Keen to Dr. [B.] Sunderland, replies that he endorses the \"Aeriatron.\" 1 p.","Needs money; mentions political situation and getting back at Conover. 2 pp. ALS.","Feels badly for John Tyler, Jr. in that he lost his position and hopes he will find another soon. 3 pp. Cy.","Warned Tyler earlier about Tyler's excessive drinking; cannot recommend Tyler again but offers no opposition to his serving in another position. 2 pp. ALS.","Is just getting over a \"severe sickness.\" 1 p. ALS.","Mentions return of his pistol; asks about Tyler's health; asks if Tyler has heard from Dr. [W.W.] Hicks. 2 pp. ALS.","Summarizes his activities preceding his move to Florida; describes Virginians as \"Yankees\" in the worst sense of the word - greedy, sordid and dishonest; explains the political developments in Richmond and claims they were the reason he had to get out of Richmond; comments on the Democratic Party; accuses Collector [?] Russell and [?] Hawks of placing non-citizens in official government positions. 11 pp. ALS.","Recommends John TYler, Jr. for an appointment in the Custom House in Norfolk, [Va.]. 7 pp. CyS of AnsS.","Wedding announcement. PM.","Recommends John Tyler, Jr. for a position working with Braxton [in the Custom House] in Norfolk, [Va.]. 2 pp. Cy of ALS.","Has been having \"pain in the head\" and has been seeing an \"oculist\" who has bandaged her eyes; family news. 2 pp. ALS.","Explains that the \"falling market\" is the reason no positions are open in the Treasury Dept. 2 pp. ALS.","Concerns the Goode family estate and Holland's possible connection with it. 2 pp. ALS.","Encloses letters of recommendation for his appointment to a position in Norfolk, [Va.] from several prominent men. 8 pp. ACysS.","Wishes that \"every lazy and inert member of Congress\" be made to read a certain letter from the \"Tribune\" which was received from Tyler; thanks Tyler for his \"prompt compliance\" with his request for the paper. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Pleads at length for an appointment in Washington in order to complete his work on Pleading [while earnestly denying that he is asking for a job]; praises Divine Providence for bringing Mr. Hayes to office; tells of his contacts with Tyler's sister and brother Robert. 4 pp. ALS. Including AMsS, \"An Apostrophe to Col. Robert Tyler,\" the deceased brother of John Tyler, Jr. 1 p.","Informs Tyler of the progress of the Detective, Wren, on the case of the stolen manuscript and coat; reminisces about old times. 3 pp. ALS.","Asks the secretary to consider his proposals for the Republican Party to \"prevent the National decay, while assuring the disintegration and overthrow of the Democratic Party.\" 1 p. ACyS of ALS.","Asks the Secretary to consider the ramifications of the \"Eastern question;\" warns that the \"Tide of migration\" to Eastern centers will result in \"extinguishing American civilization;\" notes that in 1876, there were more emmigrants from the U.S. to Great Britain than vice-versa; urges that the Republican Party embark on a \"comprehensive system of National beneficence\" that would prevent disaster and destroy the Democratic Party; directs attention to the newspaper clippings on the subject which were included. 3 pp. ALS. Including newspaper clippings giving descriptions of current economic ailments and how to bring back prosperity. 3 items. Nwscl.","Thanks Tyler for all his effort; inquires about Charlotte, S.C., as he is considering moving there; asks for letters of introduction to any prominent people Tyler might know there. 2 pp. ALS.","1 p. Nwscl.","Asks the Senator to \"glance over the accompanying communications and manuscripts\" concerning the \"course of statesmanship to be pursued by the Republican Party,\" 1 p. ALS.","Acknowledges receipt of Tyler's letter; expresses desire \"to secure a proper position in the service of the government for Tyler; asks Tyler to confer with Mr. Hawley, Assistant Secretary, on the matter. 1 p. ALS.","Thanks Sherman for the letter received from him; asks for a position that would \"enable me to be of most service to the Country, rather than that which might be most agreeable to myself.\" 1 p. ACyS of ALS.","Asks Hawley to consider the enclosed letter from George C. Gorham to John Sherman; details plans for an agent to gather information from the congressional districts in Virginia; argues that this information from the congressional districts in Virginia; argues that this information could be very useful to the country. 4 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Relates his impressions of John Tyler's ideas regarding \"Party interests in Virginia\" advocates sending Tyler to Eastern Virginia to gather information; assures Sherman of Tyler's \"patriotism and sincere devotion to Republicanism.\" 3 pp. Cy of ALS.","Lists a series of additional suggestions for the Bill that Tyler had given Blaine; asks Blaine to keep in mind the \"necessity of preventing popular anarchy and the preservation of our Industrial Peace.\" 3 pp. ACyS of ALS.","\"Submitted to the Hon. John Sherman, Secretary U.S. Treasury Department, May 13th 1878.\" 7 pp. Cy of D.","Notifies Tyler that he has been appointed \"Inspector of Customs at the port of Norfolk, Virginia at a compensation of four dollars per diem:\" asks Tyler to \"report to the Supervising Special Agent for instructions.\" 2 pp. ALS.","Congratulates Tyler on his commission; discusses meetings with Millard and Dr. Phelps; asks for the status of Nelegov [Nelligav?] and Braxton; advised Dr. Phelps to leave his case with Tyler and not to speak with anyone about it; reassures Tyler about the Doctor's confidence in him; asks Tyler to write about what he wants done in Norfolk. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Acknowledges receipt of his Commission; thanks Sherman for his regard; asks for a raise and the selection of a residence in the area under his jurisdiction; states that although the commission is not as he had hoped, he is grateful for it. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS. Including DS, oath of office for Inspector of Customs at Norfolk, Virginia 1 p.","Assigns Tyler to \"the duty of detecting and preventing smuggling or other violations of the customs revenue laws\" in the districts under his jurisdiction; stations Tyler at Petersburg; ordered to report any violations by customs officers. 2 pp. ALS.","Asks Sherman to glance over an enclosed \"confidential\" letter from Judge Hughes of Virginia; asks to have the letter returned as it is \"private and confidential;\" announces intention to leave Virginia and to write again to Sherman. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Sends list of names and addresses of Republicans in the area with whom he thinks it would be wise to consult for \"proper organization of our party for the fall campaign;\" gives views on that subject. 4 pp. ALS. Including N, the above-mentioned list of names and addresses. 1 p.","Replies to inquiries made by Tingle in his letter of the 5th [of June 1878]; states that he has not sent a report to the Treasury Dept. because there has been nothing significant to report; suggests appointing a Night Inspector at City Point to attempt to cut back smuggling through the Chickahominy River; explains his financial arrangement with H. D. Cooke and Co.; asks for a raise in salary. 4 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Informs Tyler that it will be necessary for him \"to make a report as to the manner in which you were employed\" before his account with H. D. Cooke and Co. can be settled. 2 pp. ALS.","Note accompanying check to be endorsed by Tyler so that account with Messrs. Cooke and Co. may be settled. 1 p. ALS.","Acknowledges Tyler's participation in the \"contest between Dr. Jorgusen and Mr. Allen for the Congressional nomination in the Petersburg District,\" warns Tyler that such participation is a \"violation of the President's order;\" advises Tyler to abstain from any interference in the nomination. 2 pp. ALS.","Defends himself against accusation of violating the presidential Civil Service order in regards to his role in the rivalry between Dr. Jorgensen and Mr. Allan for congressional nomination; states that it is his right to form and express his opinion on such matters and is even his duty to report that \"Mr. Allen is infinitely the Superior man;\" warns that \"the devil will take possession of the Party itself in the District\" if Dr. Jorgensen should win. 4 pp. ACyS of ALS.","States that he had believed [Tyler?] to be dead, or drowned in the Atlantic;\" gives news of Jonathan who \"is after the fellers [sic] yet with a Sharp a Stick\" and began to \"throw his darts at the people;\" informs Tyler of the death of P.B. Brokaw. 1 p. ALS.","Warns of the danger of disease spread from incoming ships in the area at City Point; advocates the reestablishment of the position of Health officer for the area and suggests Dr. Shands as a candidate; gives a bad account of the activities of John Matthews, the inspector for City Point [Petersburg], a \"Colored Man, rather dark, not firm in health, and only ordinarily endowed intellectually.\" 7 pp. ALS. Including Cy of PDS, Tyler's account as a Special Agent o the Treasury Department for the month of July, 1878. 4 pp.","Discusses a loan of money made to Tyler; hopes to hear from Tyler soon. 1 p. ALS.","Informs Tyler of trips to Washington; believes Allan will win the congressional nomination without any trouble; informs Tyler that the note has been paid [after calling on Mr. Cooke]. 2 pp. ALS.","Informs Tyler that his \"services as an Inspector of Customs at the port of Norfolk, Virginia are hereby discontinued.\" 1 p. ALS.","Wishes Shands luck in securing the appointment; states that \"we can do nothing in Va. till we are rid of carpet-baggers.\" 1 p. ALS.","Returns a department letter addressed to Tyler of the 21st of August which Tyler mailed to the department by mistake. 1 p. LS.","Invoice for Tyler's requisition for stationery. 1 p. PDS.","Responds to Tyler's request for his pay check, French requests Tyler to forward vouchers for services provided. 1 p. LS.","Invoice for Tyler's paycheck of $124.00 for the month of August. 1 p. PDS.","Complains about having to wait for his \"per diem pay\" before being able to pay his bills; notes that one of the conditions upon which he accepted his job was that his travelling expense would be met by the department; asks for a check to pay the enclosed hotel bill; notes that although he was appointed to Norfolk, he was ordered to Petersburg. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS. Including PDS, bills of $56.70 and $35.80 for room and board at the Bollingbrook Hotel; signed by D.A. Weisiger, proprietor. 2 pp.","Delivers information about the signers of a Petition of Citizens [in favor of the appointment of Dr. A. R. Shands as inspector at City Point]. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Gives an account of the inefficiency of the present customs official at City Point, John Matthews; gives information about the four signers of the enclosed petition asking for action to be taken on the matter. 3 pp. ACyS of ALS. Including Cy of D [in Tyler's handwriting], petition to remove John Matthews. 1 p.","Provides information which Tyler thinks would be of interest to the department; responds to the Department letter of 24 July 1878 that terminated his position with the Department, argues that this action was \"unjust in view of the past services and sacrifices to the Republican party;\" states that he knows the source of this action; wishes that he had been appointed to a position \"more 'suitable' to my personal and social status.\" 3 pp. ACyS of ALS.","In response to Tyler's letter of the 18th [Sept. 1878], states that \"the Department could not do otherwise than it did\"[...] \"in face of charges made as to your personal habits and inview of what had previously occurred;\" returns Tyler's \"kind sentiments.\" 3 pp. ALS.","Regrets that Tyler proposed to influence the election campaign against Dr. Jorgenson; notes the value of a Republican winning in the South and urges Tyler not to interfere, no matter what he thinks of Jorgenson personally; discusses the problem of sectionalism in party politics and the political equality of all men, \"white or black\" assures Tyler that the charges brought against him were not made by Jorgenson and if Tyler can prove them to be unfounded, he will restore Tyler to his position. 8 pp. ALS.","Invoice for check of $92.50 for Tyler's expenses. 1 p. PDS.","Urges the Department to restore Tyler to his position; believes Tyler to have \"discharged the duties of his office faithfully\" and \"that the Department could not obtain a more conscientious, reliable, or intelligent office.\" 2 pp. Cy of ALS.","Asks that the order to terminate Tyler's position be rescinded; argues tha the action was taken to prevent him from running against Dr. Jorgenson; believes Tyler to have \"discharged faithfully all the duties the Department required of him;\" recounts Tyler's past services for the party. 3 pp. ALS.","In response to Sherman's letter of the 25th of that month, points out that it was obviously in Jorgenson's interests to have him removed; states that Mr. Braxton, Customs Collector at Norfolk has been \"playing a double political game\" in support of \"Goode in the Norfolk district and for Jorgenson in this District;\" notes that whatever Braxton has said against him is pure hearsay since they have never met; describes Braxton as \"utterly infamous in his private relations, and a liar;\" calls Dr. Jorgensen an \"unkempt scoundrel;\" states that his actions have been done from his heart and with the interests of the Party in mind; promises not to act against Jorgensen in deference to Sherman. 7 pp. AcyS of ALS.","Describes a device invented by Professor Williamson which Newman believes will be in great demand in India - \"at once a Water Cooler, a Refrigerator, and an Air Cooler and Purifier.\" 1 p. Cy of ALS.","Regrets Tyler leaving his city; informs Tyler that \"I and my dear ones are sadly in need, and I know not what we shall do;\" discusses the value of bestowing \"equal patronage on all classes.\" 2 pp. ALS.","Congratulates Sherman for his \"triumph last night in the U.S. Senate in regard to the New York Custom House nominations;\" notes that Sherman is \"growing in strength before the country in view of the issue of 1880.\" 3 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Inquires as to Tyler's present status; states he would like to get a new position under the government and asks Tyler for advice and assistance in this matter. 2 pp. ALS.","Asks Phillips to deliver the enclosed letter from John Tyler to Mr. Barnes of the International Review; describes Tyler as a \"Gentleman of very great and wide literary experience.\" 1 p. Cy of ALS.","Asks Barnes if he will accept him as a contributor to the International Review; gives his literary credentials; describes his literary style, 3 pp. Cy of ALS.","Discusses the organization and plans of the \"national or Greenback Party\" to gain control of Congress and the presidency. 3 pp. ACys of ALS.","Expresses desire to examine any articles which Tyler may wish to send for publication in the International Review.","Promises to obtain a patent for Williamson's \"Aeriatron\" in Canada; asks for all the information on the device in order to be prepared for his presentation of the device to the Canadian government,. 2 pp. Cy of ALS.","Explains that due to the amount of material that they have had to examine, they [the North American Review] have not been able \"to give careful attention before this to your paper on the issue of 1880.\" 1 p. ALS. Including Nwscl., an advertisement for the \"St. Louis Magazine.\" 1 p.","Informs Tyler that the editor of the North American Review has not yet been able to reach a decision concerning Tyler's article. 1 p. ACs.","Explains how lonely it has been without Tyler; gives news of her family; wishes Tyler to come visit before he leaves. 2 pp. Cy of ALS.","Sends Sherman an article from the New Orleans Times; believes that a Republican ticket of Sherman as President and Hamilton Fish of New York as Vice-President would best be able \"to meet the issue of 1880.\" 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Gives a favorable report on the operation of Prof. Williamson's Aeriatron in the Washington Female Seminary; states that \"the young ladies study with more ease;\" and that \"the air is kept perfectly pure.\" 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Asks Tyler to help him obtain the signature of Tyler's father, ex-President Tyler, as he has collected the autographs of all the presidents of the United States except Tyler's. 2 pp. ALS.","Agrees to make a similar agreement with Tyler as to the Aeriatron in regards to Florida as had been made for Eastern Louisiana, but not for Texas; gives Tyler the instructions for creating a mixture to pour into the Aeriatron. 2 pp. ALS.","Congratulates Tyler on his introduction of the \"Aeriatron\" into New Orleans; discusses certificates of Dr. Saunderland's and others to whom Tyler had earlier referred; discusses experiments with the \"Aeriatron.\" 4 pp. ALS. Including AN, a postscript detailing chemical mixtrues for the \"Aeriatron;\" 2 pp., and frag., the address of A. C. Litchfield, United States Consul General.","Encloses a certificate from the third auditor; explains how valuable this endorsement for the Aeriatron is, in view of the offensive air of the auditor's office; hopes that Tyler is making progress. 2 pp. ALS. Inluding Cy of AMsS, an endorsement from Horace Austin, Auditor, in regards to the Aeriatron. 1 p.","Discusses recent appointments in the Senate; mentions the progress of his case against Denver and Peck in the Supreme Court; discusses matters of his estates. 2 pp. ALS.","Discusses how much she enjoys Washington, D.C.; gives news of her family; describes her social life. 3 pp. ALS.","Asks Sherman to \"glance over our Vicksburg address as contained in the Picayune of this morning;\" mentions the Bourbon Democrat plan to halt the \"Negroe-exodus;\" explains the selection of Governor Foote to present the address. 1 p. ACyS of ALS. Including Nwscl of the Picayune of 3 May 1879 dealing with the Vicksburg Labor Convention. 1 p.","Thanks Tyler for sending him a copy of Tyler's exposition and paper; refuses to accept Tyler's offer of sending 150 more copies, but asks for 25 or 50; mentions Austin's certificate which Williamson had mailed earlier to Tyler. 2 pp. ALS.","Details the proceedings at the Vicksburg Labor-question Convention; explains the reasons for drawing up a new preamble and resolution for the convention which they include. 2 pp. Cy of ALS. Including Nwscls on the resolutions of Gov. Foote at the Vicksburg Convention. 2 pp.","Describes to Sherman the plot hatched by the \"Bourbon Democrats and Bull-dozers\" at the Vicksburg convention to keep the Negroes held to the land and gain control of the Administration and Congress in 1880; notes that the \"carpet-baggers\" have lost nearly all influence in the South; assures Sherman in a postscipt that he is abstaining \"entirely from all official interferences.\" 6 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Thanks Tyler for his account of the events at the Vicksburg Convention. 1 p. ALS.","Apologizes for not having written in so long; sends news of her father and other family members; social news; asks Tyler to write to Senator Margen for her father. 4 pp. ALS.","Informs Tyler of a requisition for two \"Aeriatrons\" by the chief clerk of the Light-House Board; encloses copy of an endorsement of the Aeriatron by the above-mentioned clerk; asks for 25 copies of Tyler's paper on the Aeriatron and encloses stamps. Including Cy of ALS, endorsement of the Aeriatron by A. B. Johnson, Chief Clerk. 2 pp.","Informs Tyler that Mr. Tracey will introduce Tyler and himself [Foote] at Dr. Hartzell's; arranges for his son to pick up Tyler at 6:30. 1 p. ALS.","Discusses Sherman's chances against General Grant as presidential nominee for 1880; notes that the \"Coloured People have, unquestionably, moved up solidly to our position\" after the revelation of their former leaders' intent at the Vicksburg convention, thanks to Gov. Foote; discusses the upcoming mass-meeting at Lafayette Square. 4 pp. ACyS of ALS. Including Nwscl on the subject of the \"Negroe Exodus\" and the mass-meeting to be held at Lafayette Square on 21 May 1879. 3 clippings.","Acknowledges receipt of Tyler's letters; notes that Annie received her package from Tyler; gives news of Annie and Mr. Benehan; inquires as to when Tyler expects to return to Washington. 2 pp. ALS.","Sends Sherman copies of the \"Observer\" and the \"Southwestern Christian Advocate\" on the subject of the mass meeting held at LaFayette Square, New Orleans, on 21 May 1879; describes the editor of the \"Advocate,\" Mr. Hartzell who is also the Presiding Elder of the Methodist Church in that area; details the proceedings of the Queens dinner at the St. Charles Hotel; gives news of Mayor Weeks' activities, notes that the involvement of the Post-Office and Custom House gauges with the Grant Campaign Committee is due merely to their \"fishing about for the chances of official retention under General Grant.\" 4 pp. ACyS of ALS. Including News dealing with the Vicksburg Labor Convention and the Mass meeting at Lafayette Square, New Orleans, \"The New Orleans Observer,\" 10 May 1879, and the \"South Western Chrisitan Advocate,\" 29 May 1879. Transferred to Newspaper Collection.","Announces intention to call on Tyler the next day at 10:00 AM to talk \"of our mutual friend the sec'y of the Treasury.\" 1 p. ALS.","Advises Sherman on issues he believes necessary to be acted upon in the interest of the 1880 election campaign; details methods of controlling the officials in Louisiana that are there in the interest of Senator Kellogg: Andrew Dumant, W. H. Dirkgrave and H. Ingalls; gives ideas on swinging the conservative men of the area over to the Republican party; informs Sherman of Gov. Foote's address at the Commencement of the New Orleans Institute for the education of Coloured Teachers and Ministers. 6 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Informs Tyler that \"Mr. Jewett has no authority to speak for me or in my name;\" acknowledges receipt of Tyler's letters. 1 p. LS.","Discusses Senator Kellogg's position; believes it to be too soon to act upon Tyler's suggestions; approves the course of action of Mr. Foote and Tyler; discusses the need to \"secure conservative support among white men...willing to give to the colored people their Constitutional rights;\" believes Tyler should talk with Dumont and Dirkgrave; gives support of Col. Anderson. 5 pp. LS.","Thanks Tyler for his letters; gives news of their home in Jacksonville; notes that he is \"still as poor as a church mouse;\" family news. 4 pp. ALS.","Warns Sherman of the continuing danger to the Nation and the Republican Party from the South; states that, based upon his observations, everything \"hangs upon the Presidential issue of 1880, and the security of the whole depends upon the success of the Republican Party;\" warns that it is \"the intention of the Southern Democracy...to destroy the Union and the Nation;\" describes the hatred in the South of anyone who is not a Democrat; notes the buildup of military strength in the South; lists federal officers in the area and informs Sherman of their \"friendliness;\" towards him [Sherman] and their political orientation; gives suggestions as to how to deal with them. 12 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Expresses desire to relate all his observations which concern Sherman's interests in the area in regard to the election of 1880; gives a lengthy account of influential people and positions in the area and gives suggestions of courses of action for Sherman to promote his interests; complements Mr. Pitkin's paper on the election issue of 1880 [in a postscript]. 14 pp. ACys of ALS.","Describes the involvement of a number of people in the Great Campaign for 1800; relates the editorial attack upon himself, Gov. Foote and Sherman in the Times newspaper of New Orleans; discusses the faithfulness of some of Sherman's supporters in the area; describes the \"New Liberal Republican Democratic Conspiracy\" which hopes to set William M, Evarts of New York as President who would then be \"as powerless in the hands of the Southern majority of the New Party as an infant;\" complements Pitkin's abilities, but warns Sherman to be cautious with him. 12 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Mentions the Centennial Address made by Marshall Pitkin; believes Pitkin to still be the best man for the job of Collector. 1 p. ACyS of ALS.","Informs Tyler of Mattie's wedding to Charles R. Chaires; asks for money to repay a loan needed for the wedding; describes job problems; sends regards from family. 3 pp. ALS.","1 p. N. Including Nwscl, \"The Tilden Conspiracy, How it was Frustrated,\" New Orleans Times [21 June 1879], interview with Gen. Stewart L. Woodward concerning the steps taken to \"defeat any attempts to inaugurate Mr. Tilden in this city [New York] as president of the United States on the 4th of March, 1877.\" 1 p.","Believes that the peace and unity of the Nation is dependant upon the disruption of the Democratic Party in the Southern States, especially in Louisiana; advocates the appointment of Mr. Pitkin as Collector in the Custom House since \"this State [La.], cannot be redeemed from Democratic control with the present officials here in the political front of the Republican Party;\" believes that with Mr. Pitkin, the Republican Party will be able to entice the \"conservative white men property-holders\" to their side for the 1880 election; states that the present officials are, for the most part, \"well known as the Confederates and Pals of Kellogg in disreputable transactions;\" warns of the imminent danger to the Republican Party and to the Nation if immediate steps are not taken. 13 pp. AcyS of ALS.","Acknowledges receipt of Sherman's letter of the 19th of the month; assures Sherman that his actions have been entirely legitimate and that he has never had \"a mere pecuniary motive\" for his actions. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Describes the \"Grant Clubs that have sprung up in New Orleans; relates the contents of several editorials concerning the 1880 election; recommends the confirmation of Pitkins which he explained in earlier letters; assures Sherman that he has kept a low profile in New Orleans, avoiding any associations; believes that \"all political matters will go well in Louisiana, and reflectively elsewhere in the South\" if his actions are acted upon. 4 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Scope and Contents","Discusses Col. William Wright's visit to Washington to inform the [Treasury] Department that \"ex union soldiers had been ignored in Custom House appointments;\" states however that \"nearly 40 ex union soldiers are on the Custom House rolls, about a quarter of the force;\" discusses the program that has been created for the removal of 57 present C. H. employees to replace them with ex-union soldiers. 3 pp. ALS.","Draws attention to an editorial in the \"Democrat\" that Gov. Foote believed to be \"indicative of a split in the Democratic Party, the more healthy and conservative portion siding in the future with the Republican Party;\" urges Sherman to take action to take advantage of the situation; discusses Col. W[illiam] Wright's trip to Washington to represent the interests of ex-union soldiers in Custom-House employment; discusses Wright's and others' connections with the local Grant clubs; warns Sherman of the scheming conducted by \"these old Louisiana Political huckstering knaves.\" 3 pp. ACyS.","Thanks Tyler for the information that he and Gov. Foote have supplied about the political situation in Louisiana; discusses the matter of the Black \"exodus\" from the South and his policy on the Subject; asks Tyler to continue supplying information; promises to try to get more support from the Administration for Tyler. 6 pp. ALS.","States that Tyler's \"suggestions to the Adm[inistratio]n looking to official changes at New Orleans, will not be acted upon till after the coming election, if at all;\" thanks Tyler for his support; criticizes Sherman for continuing to keep the present disreputable officials in Louisiana; believes that \"we owe the Northern Republicans nothing\" and speaks of a possible coalition between Southern Republicans and Conservatives in the area to support a Conservative-Democratic candidate; states that \"we care nothing for long-range assurances of good will from the north.\" 8 pp. ALS. Including ALS from Pitkin informing Tyler that he wrote the above letter, \"not one word whereof would I revoke under any circumstances.\" 1 p.","Asks for definite assurances that Sherman and the Administration will take action in Louisiana along the lines suggested by Tyler; believes that failure to do so will jeopardize \"everything in a National point of view;\" denounces Senator Kellogg; warns that \"your [Sherman's] friends can easily form Conservative Combinations for State purposes;\" warns Sherman of the danger to the Nation should the Republicans not win the election of 1880. 4 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Reemphasizes the need for a change in the Collectorship of New Orleans due to the upcoming election in December called by the Constitutional Convention that was just adjourned; discusses Pitkin's views on the subject; stresses the importance of an alliance between the Republican Party and Conservatives in the South; believes that Sherman's election as President would be assured in 1880 \"provided the political unity of the Sixteen States of the South is broken up.\" 5 pp. Df. of L.","Praises Tyler's \"courage and vigor\" in representing their interests at the Capital; states that there is no news as yet about \"Mr. Richardson's comission as a special agent of the P.O. Dept.\" 2 pp. ALS.","Informs Tyler that the office of Mayor Weeks was broken into by order of the Collector [Badger] by Lawler, Boyle and Edwards; calls for immediate action to be taken; reports that \"important sections of the party are announcing that under no circumstances will they act under the Federal officials now in office;\" discusses the \"intention to open war on Weeks in the 'Times'\" which was prevented by Jewett. 4 pp. ALS.","Encloses a letter about the Kellogg scandal which wants Tyler to have printed in the Washington Republican; believes that the editor of the Republican, Brooks, \"will use it gladly\" as he is down on Kellogg;\" thanks Tyler for his \"championship of the good cause here.\" 2 pp. ALS.","Believes that a united South might be able to win over a few Northern states nd secure a Democratic victory in 1880; warns of the danger of civil war in connection with the 1880 election and of the selfish ambitions of politicians; notes that the \"only care\" of the Chief Magistrate, however, \"is to offer suggestions as to how to avoid the upcoming danger. 5 pp. [Cy?] of AL, incomplete.","Discusses the corruption associated with Senator Kellogg; describes Kellogg's scandal at the 'Packard House' where \"the Republican commissioners secured fresh return blanks from the State Registrar's office and by a concerted fraud, returned the three defeated Republican candidates elected;\" describes the ring of Kellogg's co-conspirators, including Louis Sauer [Appraiser of Customs for involvement of Packard; relates the suspicious history of Kellogg's career and believes that the administration \"will not weep when the Senate ejects its last 'carpet-bagger'.\" 11 pp. AL.","Hopes that the \"administration will be able to appreciate justly your [JT] high merits and qualifications;\" hopes that Tyler will be able to secure an official position; regrets that there is no vacancy in his office; states that he is \"not at all mingling in the political strife here\" and will be content with \"any one of the distinguished Republican Statesmen now spoken of for the Presidency;\" discusses the upcoming election of 1880. 5 pp. ALS.","Thanks Tyler for writing on his behalf to Gov. Foote; assures Tyler that he [Jewett] and Pitkin will control the Republican convention of Oct. 20; states that the \"party looks to us for leadership in a bitter war upon Kellogg;' denounces Kellogg; promises to write tomorrow. 5 pp. ALS.","Asks for a copy of Tyler's sypher key as he lost his own; announces the appointment of Richardson; discusses the upcoming convention and his method of controlling it with Pitkin. 2 pp. ALS. Including post script, discusses the address published by the soldiers association against Kellogg. 1 p.","Acknowledges receipt of Tyler's letter of the 6th; states that he is \"insufficiently equipped with means\" to run for the governship as Gov. Foote has advised; promises to take an active part in the convention; wants to \"show this imbecile Adm[inistratio]n that its sub-imbeciles here are in no sense representative or even pensioners on our political grace longer.\" 2 pp. ALS.","Asks Tyler to get information as to the whereabouts of Special Agent Weeks and try to get him to return as soon as possible; is convinced that control of the convention is assured. 2 pp. ALS.","Informs Tyler that his letter has just been read by Pitkin and Jewett and that they \"fully concur in all your suggestions;\" states that the other gentlemen to whom Tyler referred are unkown to him; intends to write an open letter in response to Tyler's. 2 pp. ALS.","Discusses the events at the convention - \"all did not go as well as we hoped for some were seduced by promises from the C. H. [Customs House]\"; describes losses sustained by the C. H.; describes the use of alcohol and ballot-box stuffing in the election; asks for Tyler to send his thoughts on the matters presented. 6 pp. ALS.","Encloses letter which he had promised to send Tyler; asks Tyler to read it and if published, to see to the collection of proof sheets; believes the letter to be \"an honest and independant expression of my views and feelings,\" but doubts whether it will get published in \"these times of editorial apathy.\" 2 pp. ALS.","Discusses how Beattie was going to select him [Pitkin] as Chairman of the Campaign Com., but had backed down under pressure from \"Wharton, Badger, Lewis, Marks and Co.\" and selected McMillan, whom the C. Housers dislike heartily;\" informs Tyler that he had put Sypher on the committee list of 25; fears that Sypher will not be interested \"with the C. H. toads squatting on the campaign.\" 2 pp. ALS.","Announces that the secretaryship of the Campaign Committee was offered to him and that he would take it if he was paid $100 per week; states that \"as this campaign is a preordained failure, I want my compensation in advance this time;\" wishes Sherman could be President, but knows it to be impossible; adds that Sherman might have had a delegation had he acted on his suggestions in January 1879; discusses the chances of Louisiana republicans; reveals information [confidential] from W. H. Roberts that Marks was to be removed; discusses Beattie's character and his actions concerning Pitkin; suggests making Pitkin Collector. 2 pp. ALS.","Sends a newspaper clipping detailing the Republican platform in the area; discusses prospects for the 1880 election, sectionalism in Congress, and the political situation in general; states that there are Democrats in Congress who realize they must make a change in tactics if they want the party to make a respectable showing in the election of 1880; discusses rumors of a conspiracy of Southern Republicans in Washington to join the Democrats if the election were given a sectional aspect; warns of the danger of this. 15 pp. ALS. Including Nwscl - report on the Republican platform and list of members of the State Central Committee [Louisiana].","Asks Tyler to \"push Postmaster Edmunds into getting us three or four Northern speakers;\" explains the necessity of this; discusses attempts to win over ex-confederates and conservatives; asks Tyler to talk with Sypher about getting their ticket in the newspapers. 1 p. ALS.","Encloses photographs and a letter for Mrs. Hayes inspection of relatives of the late Major General George H. Thomas; gives details of the family. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Praises Tyler for \"this singular analytical power of your mind\" in relation to previous information given on the political situation; asks Tyler for his perspectives on the present situation - the election of 1880 and the relationship between Virginia and the South. 2 pp. ALS.","Offers some suggestions for corrections of Robers' address [on the state debt?]; promises to try to help pay for the publication. 2 pp. ALS. Including Nwscl, on the State debt [June 19, 1879]. 1 p.","Inquires as to the whereabouts of several endorsements and recommendations of Tylers that he gave to the Senate Judiciary Committee when he was confirmed as Assessor of Internal Revenue for Florida. 11 pp. ALS.","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.","Asks to secure Tyler's influence in obtaining an appointment in the Pension office in Washington; lists his credentials. 2 pp. ALS.","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 \"full harvest of beneficience may be reaped to all her [Virginia's] people;\" discusses the Readjustor coalition's bid to break up the political solidarity of the South; notes that as soon as \"Virginia becomes arrayed Nationally, in spirit and in truth, Sectionalism will cease.\" 13 pp. ACyS of ALS.","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.\"","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.","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.","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.","Advises Tyler as to room accommodations in the area, 2 pp. ALS.","Handwritten copy of a letter marked \"Personal\" to John Sherman about Yorktown Customs Office, elections and other political viewpoints.","Advises Tyler on his trip to the Republican convention; discusses the role of Tucker the lighthouse keeper. 11 pp. ALS. Including Nwscl dated as 25 August 1880 from West Point, Va., concerning John Tyler's declaration of allegiance to Hancock.","Discusses the plans of the Bourbon Funder faction to create divisions among the ranks of the Republicans; states that may succeed in leading away the Coloured people; notes that Baily is the only one who could give the Bourbons a chance at the election; asks Tyler to ask Baily to withdraw. 3 pp. ALS.","Quotes to Baily a letter from General Mahone urging Baily to withdraw his candidacy; advises Baily to do the same; informs Baily of the character and status of Mahone. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Relates the advantage to the Southern states there would have been if there were more men like Tyler who had the courage to affiliate themselves with the Republican party and endure the stamp of \"Traitor and Renegade\" by their fellow citizens; encloses a letter in support of President Grant in 1872. 6 pp. ALS.","Copy of above letter in Tyler's hand. 4 pp. Cy of ALS.","Recommends John Tyler to the office of Attorney General; complimetns Tyler's abilities as a \"learned and eloquent writer and speaker, a lawyer of known reputation.\" 1 p. Cy of ALS.","Apologizes to Tyler for the delay in sending the letters Tyler had requested. 1 p. ALS.","Asks Tyler to meet him at the Court House at 12 tomorrow to discuss business connected with Tyler's legislation. 1 p. ALS.","Encloses letters from Colonel Ewell of interest to Devens; discusses his past employment; asks for employment in the Department of the Attorney General. 4 pp. Cy of ALS.","Encloses letters from Colonel Ewell, President of William and Mary College; discusses the upcoming election and the Mahone movement; urges the Republican party to join forces with Mahone to create \"a true National attitude in the Senate\" and to crush out the Bourbon Democracy and break up the South; discusses prospects for local elections [Virginia]; asks for a commission to be restored to him. 5 pp. ACys of ALS.","Informs Tyler with regret that he cannot find any employment for him in the Department; explains that there is already a number of others on file waiting for employment and that there is no hope for a position for Tyler. 3 pp. LS.","Informs Tyler that the Attorney General would very much enjoy appointing Tyler to a position in the department, but regrests that he cannot do so. 2 pp. ALS.","Introduces a letter that he wrote to Sherman which he included in this letter; sends his respects to Tyler and his daughter. 1 p. Cy of ALS.","Compliments the accomplishments of John Tyler, Jr., describes Tyler's hardships as a result of his becoming Republican; urges Sherman and the party to reward those southern Republicans like Tyler who worked so hard for the cause. 3 pp. Cy of ALS.","Expresses desire to invite Tyler to Norfolk to deliver lectures; discusses the time and terms of the lecture; asks Tyler to respond if the terms are agreeable. 3 pp. ALS. Including Nwscl, 2 p.","Informs Sherman that \"General John Tyler is desirous of an appointment in your Department;\" compliments Tyler's abilities. 1 p. Cy of ALS.","Calls attention to Tyler's hope for appointment in the government; praises Tyler's abilities and support of the Republican party; recommends his appointment. 1 p. Cy of ALS.","Praises at length all of Hayes' successes during his presidency; congratulates his statesmanship; calls his attention to the letter from Ewell to show that not everyone thinks ill of Tyler. 3 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Forwards 6 copies of the Gazette to Tyler; hopes the publication will do Tyler good in Washington; intends to publish the same article right before Tyler's lectures in Norfolk; regrets that he cannot pay Tyler in advance for the lectures. 2 pp. ALS.","States that \"Brady can do nothing for the present;\" promises to do whatever he can to promote Tyler's interests. 1 p. ALS.","Apologizes for their long delay in replying to Tyler's letter; states that they will be happy to examine his paper on the \"Disaster on the Princeton\" and any other article. 2 pp. C.","Informs Tyler that he sent 6 additional copies of the Liberal yesterday; discusses which ways would be best to get the article across to the people; argues that the publication of the material from Whig and President Ewell would work against Tyler's audience; discusses how to use the publications as a \"masked battery with a deadly effect;\" states that he wil give the circular to everyone with a \"spoon-ful of brains\" in Norfolk. 3 pp. ALS.","Regrets that they cannot use Tyler's poem; explains that they did not have room for so large an article as Tyler's manuscipt relating to the Princeton disaster; states that they might be able to use such an article if it was restricted to five pages in length; gives information regarding a book Tyler had spoken of. 3 pp. ALS.","Mentions his family's relation to the family of Major General George H. Thomas; discusses the prospects of Garfield appointing a man from the South for his cabinet; suggests Judge Robert W. Hughes and Colonel Benjamin S. Ewell for Attorney General and Secretary of the Interior; discusses the advantage to be gained from selecting such men and the future of the nationalist spirit in the South. 4 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Acknowledges receipt of Tyler's letter, is \"gratified to know that you are still alive and well;\" is \"sorry we lost Hancock;\" asks Tyler's opinion of Garfield; announces the recovery of Florida from the 'ashes' and invites Tyler down. 3 pp. ALS. Including Nwscl on Mahone and Hancock in the Virginia elections. 1 p.","Informs Tyler with regret that the Herndern property is rented for 1881; hopes that Tyler will again take residence in West Point. 1 p. ALS.","Informs Tyler that the papers have not come to hand; will do as he asked as soon as they come. 1 p. C.","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.","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.","Informs Tyler that his lectures have to be postponed to January 13 and 14. 1 p. Telegram.","Thanks Tyler for the information and suggestions in his letter. 1 p. ALS.","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.","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.","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.","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.","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.","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.","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.","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.","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.","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.","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.","Explains his pecuniary interest in the joint venture of Critcher and Strong in Arizona and Sonora; details his life of hardship the past few years as he was scorned and abused because of his views; states that he is interested in the Arizona and Sonora project in order to be able to provide comfortable for his daughter. 4 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Details some of the events in his life from the past three years in response to Anderson's request. 5 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Announces that he will be pleased to see Tyler in Florida and asks him to call at his house upon his arrival. 1 p. ALS.","Reaffirms his statements to Garfield concerning Ewell, but does not believe that any appointment will be made from the South; informs Ewell of Lewis' trip to Mentor, Ohio; believes that the \"liberal movement will sweep the state this year overwhelmingly;\" includes additional letters so that \"you may understand and appreciate more fully some matters personal to myself.\" 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Reminds Windom of his previous contributions of information; states that he is not seeking an appointment; discusses the future of the Colored People and the Republican party in relation to the Mahone movement in Virginia; believes the the failure of the liberal movement will result in the reestablishment of \"Bourbon Democratic Rule and tyranny;\" notes the existence of an anti-Mahone faction with Wickham, Deuzendorf and Jorgensen who are plotting to seize control of the chief federal offices in Virginia. 11 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Regrets to have found that Tyler has been ordered to Florida; discusses politics, family matters. 3 pp. ALS.","Relates his orders to report to Florida and his actions when he reached there in response to his instructions issued by Windom's department on the 8th of February. 3 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Details political situation in Florida; believes that Florida can be redeemed from Democratic control and that he can bring it about working with \"Old-line Whigs;\" details his past activities and appointments. 9 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Responds to Department orders to make a report; describes the illicit activity of 3 schooners, the Attic, Gertrude and Boyle which are engaged in smuggling liquors to the various hotels in Florida; notes ways to prevent future such problems; asks for his paycheck for work in February. 13 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Acknowledges receipt of Tyler's letter; asks for his views on the President and Mr. Windom; discusses Tyler's relationship with Mahone; states that the 'Staunton Virginian' will soon be in full accord with the movement. 2 pp. ALS.","Asks for information concerning the burial site of the late President Tyler; wishes to obtain a steroescopic view of the grave. 1 p. TL.","Asks where he could obtain a stereoscopic view of President Tyler's grave. 1 p. TL.","Informs Haines that no steroscopic view of his father's grave has been taken; gives Haines the location of the grave and notes that no monument has been erected on the spot. 1 p. ACyS of ALS.","States that Mr. Palmore has given claim on their minerals due to poor health; offers them a vacant house to stay in if they should come visit the mines; states that he is anxious to have the mines worked; encloses a sample. 2 pp. ALS.","States that he had been digging in his Kaolin mine and found it to improve in quality and quantity; invites Kellam up to look farther into the vains [sic]; asks Kellam to write before he comes. 2 pp. ALS.","Discusses Mahone and the Readjusters; describes John Tyler, Jr. favorably and \"well fitted for any position in or out of the State;\" mentions the rising influence of the railroad. 4 pp. ALS.","Notes that they found a \"considerable quantity of Kaolin\" at the last place he worked and also found a good deal of mica at the old pit; asks Chappell to come up soon. 1 p. C.","Asks Kellam to come up and look at the Kolin mine. 2 pp. ALS.","Discusses Mr. Kellam and the Kaolin mine. 2 pp. ALS.","Asks what Mr. Massey thought of the letter; asks about matters in Richmond; states that he had advised Mr. Dezendorf to support Tyler and had convinced Dezendorf not to fight Lively. 2 pp. ALS.","Is pleased to hear of Tyler's high regard for him; states that he will be in Richmond and would like to see Tyler. 1 p. ALS.","Invites Tyler to address the readjusters of New Kent on August 11; includes travel arrangements. 1 p. ALS.","Describes the virtue of John Tyler, Jr., and his \"able, statesmanlike, patriotic and elegant address\" to the people of New Kent; notes the resolution passed by the Readjusters to have Tyler's address published in the Whig. 2 pp. Cy of ALS.","Asks Tyler to verify his promise to write Baker a \"Christmas Tree speech;\" requests Tyler to \"dot the speech with some sentimentality\" as \"this leaves one or all, and the Readjusters happy.\" 1 p. ALS.","Asks Tyler to go and see General Carmen, Chief Clerk of the Agriculture Dept., and persuade him to keep Watson's daughter Marion on as long as he can. 1 p. ALS.","Discusses the issue between Massey and Mahone at the \"Colaition\" caucus of last night; believes that the Jorgensen, Dezendorf and Wickham faction and the Democrats will join forces with the Masseyites; describes Mahone's character and his attempt to set himself up as an \"absolute Dictator;\" explains to Arthur that he is provideing this information solely out of courtesy and that he is not seeking official favor by such action. 5 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Expresses his views on the \"Coalition party\" of Virginia; describes his past experiences in the South and his services to the Republican party; believes himself entitled to promotion in the same line of service; asks for General Longstreet as an assistant acting under his instruction. 5 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Regrets that he could not honor Crook's request for an autograph letter of Tyler's father as all his papers were taken from Tyler Jr. during the Civil War; gives a detailed acount of the Tyler family history. 6 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Fears that \"my baby\" is sick as he hasn't heard from her for over a week; discusses his prospects for employment; asks her to keep up her spirits. 2 pp. ALS.","Encloses copy of a letter from Everett to John C. New, Assistant Secretary of the Treasury; hopes it will do Tyler good. 1 p. Cy of ALS.","Explains how Tyler convinced him to be a Republican after listening to a speech of his; recommends highly Tyler for an appointment in the Treasury Department. 2 pp. Cy of ALS.","Congratulates Tyler upon the Secretary's \"partial recognition\" of his merits; trusts that this will lead to \"more remunerative ackowledgments of your intrinsic worth.\" 1 p. ALS.","Is glad that Lively disapproves of Dezendorf's actions in antagonizing the Coalition movement in Virginia; states that \"this Committee desires the election of the gentlemen to Congress nominated by the Coalition movement in Virginia.\" 1 p. TL.","Congratulates Tyler on the recognition of his merits by the Secretary of the Treasury; states that they are in \"want\" and look to Tyler for the relief he promised and is now able to afford. 1 p. ALS.","Acknowledges receipt of $20 from Tyler making a total of $175 paid from 1865; gives family news. 4 pp. ALS.","Acknowledges receipt of four notes of $50 each which he accepts as payment in full; dicusses financial arrangements; states that his wife is confined to bed and would like to see Tyler. 1 p. ALS.","Speaks of old times, old friends; discusses Tyler's career; gives family news; believes that \"there still exists sympathy for the old cause\" in Tyler's \"warm heart.\" 4 pp. ALS.","Gives Tyler a bill from the Capitol hotel to September 3; describes preferred method of payment. 2 pp. ALS. Including ADS, receipt of $46.60 on above account dated 1 November 1884. 1 p.","Asks Tyler if he can get a position for him in the government; believes President Arthur would do well for himself to appoint the grandson of President Tyler; discusses his work at the Savannah Morning News as managing editor. 1 p. ALS.","Thanks Tyler for his prompt reply to his earlier letter; states again that his reason in writing is that he finds his present job \"not at all pleasant\" and would be interested in getting a government appointment. 1 p. ALS.","States that he has managed to convince the landlord to wait to the 10th to take the rent; asks Tyler if he can get the money to them a day earlier than the 11th, when the note matures; informs Tyler that there will be a vacant room there soon and invites him to come live there. 1 p. ALS.","Discusses his present appointment and prospects for the furture; advises her to stay in Virginia as all the money he now makes goes to support her aunt Letty; gives news of Bessie Denison; believes that if Mr. New becomes the Secretary of the Treasury, his [JT] future will be secure.","Replies to Lively's letter that the Committee is \"heartily and earnestly in favor of the election of Hon. Harry Libbey to Congress.\" 1 p. TL.","Informs Tyler that he succeeded in procuring the \"Blue Book\" and had it delivered to Tyler at the Clarendon; states that he will also send five volumes of the Paris Exposition; lets Tyler know that he would be happy to secure any other books from the State Department that Tyler might want. 1 p. ALS.","Informs Tyler that he sent to the Post Office a package containing the \"Paris Exposition report\" and that it will be necessary for Tyler to go and pick it up. 1 p. ALS.","Asks Tyler for the $60 he owes for board at the Capitol Hotel as he is in a bad financial situation; states that the \"political horizon looks bright for the cause of Liberalism in Virginia.\"","Requests the presence of Tyler at a meeting of the Pioneer Council [S. of I.] on Saturday Nov. 11 at 7:30. 1 p. ACS.","Asks Tyler's assistance in helping his wife obtain her share of Henry Curtis' will; asks Tyler to think the matter over carefully and set a percentage rate for his services. 3 pp. ALS.","Thanks Tyler for the Christmas gifts he sent her; hopes the New Year will be profitable for Tyler; gives family news. 2 pp. ALS.","Begs Tyler to get his papers at once from Richmond; believes Tyler to be able to help in this matter more than anyone else; gives family news. 3 pp. ALS.","Thanks Tyler for his letter and clippings; explains that she cannot give Tyler news of West Point as she has not been there since September; hopes that Tyler will write as often as possible. 2 pp. ALS.","States that he is recovering from his ailments; regrets \"the loss of our pleasant whist party;\" thanks Tyler for his hospitality, offers to reciprocate. 2 pp. ALS.","Wants to see Tyler; hopes to get settled down in a few days. 1 p. ALS.","Sends seasons greetings. 1 p. ALS.","Asks Tyler to come to her house at 4 o'clock on a business matter. 1 p. ALS.","Acknowledges receipt of Tyler's note and enclosed slip of 1 January. 1 p. LS.","Thanks Tyler for the newspaper clippings containing Tyler's speech upon the character of the late Alexander Eagleton. 1 p. ALS.","An invitation for 8:00. 1 p. ANS.","Describes the occasion of the resignation of President Tyler's Cabinet in 1841. 1 p. Df incomplete.","Thanks Tyler about Bolts; asks \"who was the old housekeeper at Greenway after grandmother's death in 1797;\" asks him to look at his article in American History magazine. 1 p. ACS.","Thanks Tyler for the articles he sent. 1 p. ALS.","Returns the dollar that Tyler borrowed from Lamar last year. 1 p. ACyS of ALS.","Discusses the two trunks left by Tyler at the Ford's Hotel which he picked up; describes what he placed in the trunks; encloses receipt from Ford's Hotel; states that he shipped the trunks today to Tyler C.O.D. 2 pp. ALS. Including ADS, Tyler's IOU for $17.60, 1 p. and ALS, from Rosere acknowledging receipt of same. 1 p.","Discusses the claim of Tyler's sister, L. Semple, to a piece of property now owned by the College of William and Mary; promises to look into the matter; asks if Mrs. Semple might have any pertinent documents that might help substantiate her claim.","Apologizes for not visiting Tyler while he was in D.C., but explains that he was called home on urgent business; describes future plans of the Southern Historical and Benevolent Association; asks Tyler for contribution of material. 2 pp. ALS.","Asks Tyler to hurry up with the article on Texas; sends love to Mattie. 1 p. ACS.","Explains how she[?] thought Tyler was dead; describes how much Tyler meant to her; gives family news. 3 pp. ALS.","Expresses surprise that Lamar had said that he had not received Tyler's letter of 6 February; describes how he trusted it to a page in the Senate to deliver it to Lamar. 2 pp. ALS.","Thanks Tyler for his letter and enclosures; states that he had already seen the article on the death of Mr. Eagleton; regrets that he has not seen much of the Tyler family; gives family news; promises to write \"Aunt Letty;\" hopes Tyler will keep in touch.","Thanks Tyler for his letter; discusses Mahone; asks Tyler's opinion on the Temperance issue as he notes that drinking has been Tyler's only drawback; believes that \"Temperance is soon to be the one grand question in this country;\" discusses his financial difficulties. 2 pp. ALS.","Explains that she has been kept busy by visitors and was not able to answer Tyler's letter immediately; describes Florida; looks forward to return to Savannah. 6 pp. ALS.","Informs Tyler that he purchased the Savannah News in an effort to make something of his life; finds himself in financial difficulties; asks Tyler to negotiate for him a loan of $1000 in Washington. 4 pp. ALS.","Discusses Willy Waller; asks for money; explains her bills; asks of Miss Tyler. 2 pp. ALS.","Believes that he could set the paper on a \"solid an profitable basis;\" if he could only raise the money; asks if it would be possible for him to get a job in the civil service; discusses Tyler's account of the \"obstinate attack upon the president's heart.\" 2 pp. ALS.","Acknowledges receipt of Tyler's note with enclosures; states that he enjoyed the articles on Payne and Eggleston. 1 p. ALS.","Thanks Tyler for his letter; explains why she was unable to see him when she was in Washington; gives family news; asks about James Machelee. 8 pp. ALS.","Describes his research on grandfather; asks Tyler if he knows any more or has books or papers concerning him; asks if Tyler knows who \"R.\" is that signed the Obituary in the Enquirer. 2 pp. ALS.","Informs Tyler that he has been appointed \"Pioneer\" on the Committee on Appeals and Grievances; asks Tyler to notify the grand chief if he can serve. 1 p. ALS.","Regrets Tyler's long absence from the meetings of the Minnehaha Lodge; asks the pleasure of Tyler's company if possible. 1 p. ALS.","Informs Tyler that \"Miss D's\" lawyer sent the papers concerning the property in Texas; states that \"B.\" is now in Charleston. 1 p. ACS.","Informs Tyler that he is \"requested to attend a regular session of the Grand Council, Sons of Jonadab\" on April 27. 1 p. ACS.","Pays tribute to Evart's character in view of the help he gave Tyler's half-brothers. Including NwsCl, the \"National View,\" 28 April 1883, tribute to Evarts. 1 p.","Gives news of Mattie'e pets; relates his visit to Aunt Letty and Bessie and his meeting at the Jonadab Council; encloses notes from the President and William Evarts for her to keep as souvenirs. 2 pp. ALS.","Explains reasons why he cannot accept the position as President of the Virginia Branch of the Jefferson Monument association; describes at length the shortcomings of the \"new Virginians;\" explains that for like reasons he cannot accept the \"American Magazine\" post. 6 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Acknowledges receipt of Tyler's letter; congratulates him on his election to the presidency; states that he has no money for the [Arbitration] League at present and that he will not be rich until the iron and steel business improves. 1 p. ALS. Including NwsCL, about Carnegie. 1 p.","Discusses allusions to a large family estate in England; gives family news. 2 pp. ALS.","Describes the great heritage of his daughter; asks if there might be some position for her in the Bureau of Printing and Engraving. 3 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Discusses the price of houses for sale and rent in the area. 2 pp. ALS.","Discusses his book that he is writing on American history. 6 pp. ALS.","Discusses political prospects for the Republican Party in 1884; relates his past experiences with mahone; believes that the only successful Republican ticket for 1884 would be U.S. Grant as President and W. Q. Gresham as vice-president. 4 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Describes the ceremonies for the Payne monument; relates the tragedy of Mr. Hafven, who suffered from congestion of the brain after being thrown from his buggy; discusses all the attempts to help him; acknowledges her letter; gives family news. 4 pp. ALS.","Discusses his progress on his book; states that he has written up to the canvass of 1840. 2 pp. ALS.","Announces that he will be in Washington on the 21st and will call on Tyler. 1 p. ACS.","Announces that he will be on the steamer Mattaro tomorrow and will be expecting the ladies. 1 p. ALS.","Asks Tyler to pay his bill of $60 to John Hillyard or make arrangements to do so. 1 p. ALS.","Does not recognize the bill to John Hillyard for room and board at the Capitol Hotel; wants to deal only with Lewis, but agrees to pay Hillyard if Lewis permits. 2 pp. ALS. Including ALS, Lewis' reply stating that there was an additional bar bill of $10.00. 1 p.","Orders the destruction of several bands described in the accompanying schedule. 3 pp. ACyS of ALS.","States that \"the job is done;\" asks Tyler to go to the Post office to see if there is a letter addressed to Mrs. Semple care of Miss Hunter. 1 p. ACS.","Summons John Tyler, Jr. to appear before him to answer to John Hillyard for a debt of $60.00. 1 p. PDS. Including ANS, an IOU signed by Tyler for $60. 1 p.","Apologizes for not having written the letter to the Attorney General sooner; asks if there is anything else he can do. 1 p. ALS.","Encloses a letter from Edward Murdaugh [?]; speaks of her forthcoming trip to Baltimore to see the doctor. 2 pp. ALS.","Describes the house and farm of 31 acres he has for sale; offers it to Tyler for $2500. 3 pp. ALS.","Describes her cottage that she wants to rent for $22.00 a month. 2 pp. ALS.","Chides Mattie for not writing him more; discusses his house-searching results; speaks of the weather, Mattie's plants and pets and gives family news; discusses the political ticket of Arthur and Gresham. 4 pp. ALS.","Inquires as to the present address of his brother John as he wants information pertaining to the terms arranged between Polk and father [President Tyler]; discusses his progress on his book. 2 pp. ALS.","Mentions his teaching position and small salary; discusses his financial troubles. 2 pp. ALS.","Gives description of three pieces of property for sale in the area.","Is sorry to hear that Tyler is suffering from chills; hopes that the family will reunite. 2 pp. ALS.","Describes how \"the Bourbon Democratic incapables of Virginia at the Lynchburg Convention placed themselves in the rear of Mahone.\" 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Is afraid that Aunt Letty won't be able to read this letter with her poor eyesight; discusses their last meeting in Richmond. 1 p. ALS.","Thanks Tyler for the $10 he sent; hopes that Tyler's situation will make a turn for the better; is glad to hear that Tyler is feeling better. 2 pp. ALS.","Orders Tyler to attend the next meeting of G.[?] A. #2672 to be held on September 6.","Returns the enclosed receipt from Tyler of $5.00. 1 p. ALS. Including ADS, receipt, 1 p., and ADS, IOU signed by Tyler for above amount. 1 p.","Asks for the return of a $20 downpayment for rooms at the \"West End Flats\" which William Tyler was to have furnished and ready for occupancy 27 October. 3 pp. ALS. Including ADS, receipt of above amount. 1 p.","Believes that every charge John Tyler made in his letter of the 3rd was not exactly true; states that he spent $60 furnishing the rooms in question, but would gladly return John Tyler's $20 downpayment.","1 p. D. Includes Mss, a prose work on the Civil War, in Latin and English, on back of above receipt. 1 p.","Asks Tyler not to miss the meeting of the \"World Peace Society\" next Thursday at the Quaker meeting house; apologizes for missing Tyler when he called. 1 p. ACS.","Invites Tyler to a meeting of the Abolition League on Dec. 4th at the Church house. 1 p. ACS.","Informs Tyler that he and his relative Col. J. B. P. will be staying in the area for a few days and would be happy to have Tyler call. 1 p. ACS.","Inquires, as a representative of the \"Knights of Labor\" what official action has been taken in reference to work hours for those employed in public works. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS. Including Cy of D., statutes concerning amount of work per day allowed.","Requests the presence of Tyler at a meeting of the National Abolition League on Dec. 26. 1 p. ACS.","Describes the extent of labor unions and temperance organizations that Tyler believes are ready to rally behind Butter for Prsident in 1884 as a new party; believes that if the demands of these new power groups are not met through the ballot, \"Revolutionary convulsions\" would result. 3 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Asks Tyler to come see him [?] or let him know when he can come see Tyler. 1 p. ALS.","Asks Tyler for a letter of introduction to Senator Coke of Texas; hopes that Tyler and his daughter are well.","Informs Tyler of a meeting of the National Arbitration League on Jan. 15. 1 p. ACS.","Is worried about cousin M.; asks Tyler to tell her not to neglect what she had told her as \"it is very dangerous to herself and every body else.\" 1 p. ACS.","Informs Tyler that the S[ons] o[f] J[onahdab] building committee will meet Jan. 16. 1 p. ACS.","Encloses a dollar that he had borrowed and returned earlier, but apparently Groome had not received the earlier note. 2 pp. ALS.","Informs Tyler of the Jan. 30 meeting of the S[ons] O[f] J[onahdab] Building Committee. 1 p. ACS.","Requests the presence of Tyler in his office on Jan. 31 to \"receive the part assigned to you at next Thursday's entertainment.\"","Informs Tyler of an offer he received from a \"young widow of large money\" to tutor her son; believes this to be the best chance he has had in a while; asks Tyler to send $10 at once; sends love to Aunt Letty, Bessie, and cousin Mattie. 2 pp. ALS.","Informs John Tyler that a Mr. Lulley called on him to write asking J. Tyler to pay back immediately the money that is owed him; states that Lulley was particularly concerned by J. Tyler's \"ungrateful neglect of him;\" urges Tyler to make a settlement with Lulley. 2 pp. ALS.","Thanks Tyler for the $5 that he sent; wishes that he never had to ask for favors; states that \"there is no man more economical than I am.\" 2 pp. ALS.","Informs Tyler that he wrote Judy Wend three different times but has received no answer; thinks of the \"many pleasant moments we [Tyler and he] have spent together in our lovely and brotherly Council of Jonadabism;\" expects \"to live on and die the same doing what good I can for others as I go along the rugged pathway of life;\" hopes Tyler will give him all the views connected with the order around Washington, D.C. 3 pp. ALS.","Wants to meet with Tyler to discuss some questions with him; wishes to move to another location and wants Tyler's advice. 3 pp. ALS.","Applauds Grant's visit to the House of Representatives; hopes to see \"the most prominent representative of the elements of anarchy in the country 'corked up in a bottle' again.\" 1 p. ACyS of ALS.","Congratulates Randall on his movement in association with the reception of General Grant. 1 p. ACyS of ALS.","Thanks Tyler for his kind words on Randall's action towards General Grant. 1 p. ALS.","Presents the final version of his address on Labor interests for Congress; states that he has removed all matters that had been objected to by members of the committees. 1 p. AcyS of ALS.","Congratulates Randall on the result of the Pennsylvania convention; believes him to be the \"strongest candidate for the Presidentcy [sic] the Democracy could place before the Country.\" 1 p. ACyS of ALS.","Asks if it would be possible for Tyler to assist him in any way outside the influence of Mahone; hopes to \"march to victory or to defeat, under the Blaine banner;\" discusses the fortune of the Republican paper in Virginia he helped support; asks Tyler to answer favorably. 3 pp. ALS.","Encourages Arthur to give thought to the matters in print herewith enclosed [Labor Memorial addressed to Congress]; believes the Labor movement to have become a political power. 1 p. ACyS of ALS. Including PD, \"Memorial of the Federation of Labor Unions and Knights of Labor.\" 6 pp.","Does not want Folger to think him ungrateful for his present position, but wishes the \"injustice\" done him by Senators Jones and Conover to be remedied - through the position of Collector at Key-West, Florida. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Acknowledges for the President the receipt of Tyler's letter of the 25th. 1 p. LS.","Offers to show Tyler and his daughter the rooms for rent. 1 p. ALS. Including NwsCL, \"Advocate of Late Suppers.\" 1 p.","Applauds Tyler's efforts in the Labor movement; states that Mahone's \"trickery and trading in politics has earned my disgust and contempt;\" thanks Tyler for his interest in Lively's case; states that he \"would like very much to see the ticket of Grant and Lincoln thrown to the breeze;\" gives family news. 4 pp. ALS.","Describes the cottage Tyler enquired about; gives name of former tenant so that Tyler could get additional information. 2 pp. ALS.","1 p. PM. Including Nwsl - houses for sale in Hyattsville, Md., 1 p., and N, someone's address. 1 p.","Informs Tyler that he is at the National [Hotel] and asks Tyler to come and see him. 1 p. ALS.","Describes a gentleman in her care who has pledged \"total abstance [sic]\"; thinks very highly of him when he is \"himself.\" 2 pp. ALS.","Asks Tyler to call on Mrs. Noyes to discuss some legal points in reference to an estate in Pennsylvania. 1 p. ALS.","Trusts that the ticket presented at Chicago will be Arthur and Lincoln; believs it would be \"suicidal to the Republican Party, and dangerous to the Country, to put forward Blaine;\" believes that the \"laboring mass;\" would stand against Blaine. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.","States that he received no reply from his \"strong and forcible letter;\" to Col. White and Judge Vaun; advises Tyler to make an application for the position in Warrenton; sends regards to Tyler's daughter. 2 pp. ALS.","Declines the nomination as vice-president of the National Greenback Labor Party since the nomination for President was for Benjamin F. Butler, which, in Tyler's opinion, involved an \"abnegation of the political morals of the Party.\" 2 pp. ACyS of ALS. Including 2 tickets for the National Convention, on the 28th and 29th of May. 2 pp. PM.","Describes the procedure for the destruction of several bonds to be carried out. 2 p. Cy of ALS.","Hopes that the two of them, as the heirs to their historic families can be \"found advancing on common ground in the assertion of public Virtue and Justice.\" 2 pp. ACyS of ALS. Including Nws, \"The National View,\" 7 June 1884, proceedings of Greenback convention [see newspaper file], and PD, \"Constitution of the Industrial Party of America,\" 2 pp., and Pd, \"Memorial of the Federation of Labor Unions and Knights of Labor\" to Congress. 6 pp.","Congratulates Blaine; encloses newspaper describing Tyler's position at the Indianoplis Convention; mentions his letter of withdrawal from the convention and denunciation of the nomination of General Butler. 1 p. ACyS of ALS. Including Nws, \"The National View,\" 7 June 1884 [see newspaper file], and PD, \"Memorial of the Federation of Labor Unions and Knights of Labor\" addressed to Congress. 6 pp. ALS.","States that he has already done all that he wants to in this canvass; explains that his engagements are such that it will be impossible to take any further part. 1 p. TLS.","Asks for the births and deaths in the family of their father's first children; asks for the names of painters of their father; mentions his new printer which will turn out 100 pages a week. 2 pp. ALS.","Encloses his letter denouncing the nomination of General Butler at the Indianapolis Convention; describes how the over hundered delegates, including himself, left the convention in opposition to Butler; invites Pierce to be at the Chicago convention on July 8. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Describes his involvement in the events at the Indianapolis convention in regard to the nomination of General Butler. 2 pp. ALS.","Describes the procedure for destroying certain bonds which are no longer needed for issue. 3 pp. Cy of ALS.","Informs Tyler that he has written Mr. Munson to return the Wilson draft for collection in accordance with Tyler's suggestion. 1 p. TLS.","Discusses the \"necessity for an Organ for the World's Arbitration League;\" suggests Tyler take action before Mr. Corcoran departs for W. Va.; asks Tyler to \"think seriously of this very important movement;\" asks Tyler to drop him a line; discusses his meeting with Corcoran. 3 pp. ALS.","Discusses his views on the appointment of Dennis Eagan as Collector of Customs for Key West Florida. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.","States that he will accompany Tyler to Mr. Corcoran's Monday evening; asks Tyler to call at that time. 1 p. ACS.","Encloses a copy of the charges against Rob[er]t L. DeAkers by Geo[rge] W. Sargent. 3 pp. ALS.","Believes that Hendricks' name associated with Cleveland gives \"strength and character to the ticket\" but states that the Labor Unions find Cleveland \"objectionable and even repugnant;\" asks Hendricks to arrange an interview with Colonel Lee Crandall of the National View; believes the labor groups hold the balance between Republican and Democratic success. 3 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Thanks Tyler for his letter; promises to give Tyler's suggestion his attention as soon as possible. 1 p. ALS.","Discusses Mattie's visit. 1 p. ACS.","Acknowledges receipt of the copies of \"the National View\" and the memorial of the Federation of Labor Unions; discusses his illness. 1 p. ALS.","Charges George Sargent with \"maliciously and knowingly misrepresenting me as a partisan Democrat.\" 3 pp. ALS.","Requests that Tyler formulate the charges of E. M. Blake against G. W. Sargent and issue the necessary documents; asks to meet with Tyler to discuss the case as soon as is convenient.","Scope and Contents","Discusses the rooms he is offering to Tyler; asks to hear from Tyler as soon as possible. 2 pp. ALS. Including ACyS of ALS - Tyler's reply to above letter; states that he has found other accommodation; dated 12 September 1884. 1 p.","States his intention to take the front rooms at $35 per month; asks her to write at once in answer. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Relates the story of how he attempted to remove Tyler's letter from publication [in the National View] but to no avail; calls Cromdle a \"traitor to our cause;\" states that Tyler's letter and General Parson's letter will be published in the next [National] View. 2 pp. ALS.","Gives a history of past work and associations; sends his daughter to ask \"the helping hand of the Government.\" 3 pp. ALS.","Congratulates Hendricks and Cleveland upon their election; encloses \"herewith my last blow against General Butler;\" relates the events at the Indianapolis convention; mentions the power and influence of the labor movement. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Believes Campbell's letter to Secretary Folger to have been the reason Tyler obtained his present position in the Treasury Department; sends copies of letters to and from Thomas A. Hendricks from the Presidential campaign; mentions his involvement in the Sons of Jonadab and the Labor movement. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Asks John Tyler to send his answer to Parmalee in the Atlantic Monthly; urges haste as the first chapter of Lyon's work is at the printer's. 1 p. ALS.","States that Lyon [Tyler] requested him to tell John Tyler that he has the proof sheets of the 1st chapter and that he needs to hear from Tyler as soon as possible to make the addition suggested; gives the present address of Mr. and Mrs. Ellis. 2 pp. ALS.","Congratulates Cleveland upon his election as president; offers his views on the influence of the Independent Republicans, the Prohibitionists, and the Greenback and Labor elements on his election; describes General Butler's activities. 4 pp. ACyS of ALS. Including Nwscl, the National View, articles on Butler. 2 pp. Including Df of ALS of above letter. 3 pp.","Encloses copies of his letter to Cleveland and newspapers and articles sent with the letter; states that the \"enclosures explain themselves.\" 1 p. ACyS of ALS. Including Ns, names and addresses of the recepients of similar letters. 2 pp.","Requests Tyler to formulate the charges and carry out the procedures incolved in the case of \"Bro[ther]s Blake, Trader and Traylor against Bro[ther] G. W. Sargent.\" 2 pp. ALS.","Relates the case brought against a member of the Knights of Labor for breaking a boycott against the New York Tribune; asks under what law he can be prosecuted as he can find nothing in the Constitution or bylaws relating to it; refuses to become an \"instrument of Tyranny.\" ACyS of ALS.","Scope and Contents","Informs Tyler that he will be at the Fed[eration] of Labor Hall on Tuesday evening and that he will have his stamp with him. 1 p. ACS. Including N, address of W. S. Wandby and William Turner. 1 p.","Mails copy of the Baltimore Times of Dec. 13; discusses the Blaine and Butler issue. 1 p. ALS. Including NwsCl of the Times, 13 Dec. 1884 on \"Butler's Treachery\" and \"Butler's Defeat.\"","Thanks Tyler for the copy; sends 20 sopies of the Times for Tyler to \"dispose of them where they will do the most good;\" discusses the \"depression,\" states that his \"sole work now is to defeat McCulloch's policy.\" 1 p. ALS.","Believes that there were three political factors that influenced Cleveland's election: the Independent Republicans, the Prohibitionists, and the Greenback and Labor popular elements; discusses the Blaine and Butler issue; sends articles from the Times and the National View on topics mentioned. 4 pp. ACyS of ALS. Including NwsCls from the National View. 5 pp.","Asks Arthur to \"confer an official favor, worthy of yourself as President, upon the Son of a President;\" describes his past activities. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Asks Tyler to send Miss Norma S. Lively \"one of your most encouraging letters and send her some papers;\" mentions her debut as a teacher. 1 p. AL.","1 p. DS. Including ADS, certifying the above mentioned sale of land; signed by J. H. Dobie, Clerk, Sussex County, Virginia. 1 p.","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.","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.","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.","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.","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.","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.","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.","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.","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.","Believes that he should be commissioned as minister to Italy in view of his past relations with Catholics.","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.","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.","Asks Tyler to send his manuscript on the battle of Corinth for examination in reference to the Century War Series. 1 p. ALS.","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.","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.","Encloses newspaper articles for Manning's information concerning Tyler's past involvement with the Treasury Department. 1 p. ACyS of ALS.","Encloses newspaper articles for Manning's information concerning Tyler's past involvement with the Treasury Department. 1 p. ACyS of ALS.","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.","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.","1 p. Poetry.","Informs Tyler that he had asked Major Newby about a house for Tyler and told him to write to Tyler. 1 p. ACS.","Encloses an article from the Cleveland Ohio Plain Dealer Journal; notes that he has held no post in the federal government except where it was insisted upon by Northern friends or economic necessity; complains about his present job in the Department. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Applauds Cleveland's recent address to the Senate. 1 p. ACyS of ALS.","Regrets that he cannot accept the president's invitation for him and his family to a reception at the executive mansion due to the poor condition of his daughter and sister; asks Wilson to convey to the president his views in response to the report published by the Edmunds Committee of the Senate. 1 p. ACyS of ALS.","Asks Tyler to tell her about himself; discusses the upcoming new edition of her book the 'Ladies of the White House;' asks for the address of Mrs. Robert Tyler. 4 pp. Including PM, an advertisement for the 'Ladies of the White House.'","Inquires as to the lineage of his mother's family - Christian; gives some geneological data on the Christian family since they arrived in Virginia; asks Christian to send him any information he has concerning the family's history in England; encloses articles of interest. 7 pp. ACyS of ALS. Including ACysS of ALS, copy of the above letter. 9 pp.","Thanks Tyler for his letter; discusses the status of her book, the 'Ladies of the White House;' asks for any information Tyler might have on Mrs. Semple, his mother, or on Mrs. Madison that could be included in her book; discusses the problems with her publishers. 6 pp. ALS.","Asks to hear from Tyler as soon as possible concerning the information on Mrs. Madison and Mrs. Monroe; encloses the proofs of the sketch on Tyler's mother. 3 pp. ALS.","Notifies Tyler that he has been reappointed as \"special witness of the destruction of United States Securities...at the rate of five dollars per diem.\" 1 p. LS. Including Cy of Ls, copy of above. 1 p.","Discusses the status of the carpenter and well digger to do work for Tyler. 1 p. AL.","Invites Tyler to a meeting of the local assembly of the Knights of Labor to be held on November 15. 1 p. ALS.","Notifies Tyler that he is \"hereby continued as the representative of the public upon the Destruction Committee of the Department.\" 1 p. LS.","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.","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.","Mentions that she would like to hear from Tyler as she is going to the Richards tomorrow morning for the rents. 1 p. ALS.","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.","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.","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.","1 p. Df of L. Including Df, on back, concerning President Cleveland's appointments. 1 p.","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.","Gives news of family, friends and her travels. 4 pp. ALS.","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.","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.","Notice for the stockeholders meeting and election for directors of the Standard Mutual Mining Co. to be held April 1. 1 p. C.","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.","Asks to have a voucher for his Mexican War pension due today. 1 p. ALS.","Asks what Tyler would like to have done with a number of papers written by Tyler to President Grant. 1 p. ALS.","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.","Describes her travels to the Delaware Bay, Rehoboth Beach and various farms; hopes that Tyler and Miss Mattie are both better. 4 pp. ALS.","Describes the land around her home; discusses Tyler's move to a new house; mentions the visit of cousin Tillie. 4 pp. ALS.","Gives news of her travels and family; discusses what to do about her furniture left with Tyler. 4 pp. ALS.","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.","Mentions her mother's illness; describes how busy she has been with everything; discusses their plans for Thanksgiving. 4 pp. ALS.","Mentions cooking Thanksgiving dinner; discusses her spiritual constitution and the nature of God; describes the rising property values in the area. 6 pp. ALS.","Sends books from his library in response to Tyler's mention of \"amusing books.\" 1 p. ALS.","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.","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.","Sends the Denver magazine about Jefferson Davis; asks to glance over the Gibbons book. 1 p. ALS. Including NwsCls, notice of illness, obituary of Charles Lanman, 6 March 1895. 2 pp.","Thanks Embry for the letter to his daughter; apologizes for not being able to visit due to his illness; mentions that Daniel Webster offered Tyler the post of Secretary of Legation to the Court of St. James. 1 p. Df of ALS. Including a crossed out Df of ALS on back to J. J. Weed - apologizes for not being able to attend his tenth anniversary as a Jonadab due to his illness. 1 p.","Congratulates Vaux upon his nomination as the successor in Congress of the late Mr. Randall; warns of the need for \"political knowledge and integrity,\" grounded in the \"fundamental principles of the Government as derived from Jefferson.\" 2 pp. ALS.","Asks for a voucher for his Mexican War pension; hopes to be soon restored to health; states that he was told by Commissioner Raum that his pension might be $12 a month. 2 pp. ALS.","Thanks Tyler for his mention of Mrs. Pryor's article. 1 p. TLS.","Explains her long delay in writing to Tyler and Miss Mattie; describes her travels and visits with friends; hopes to hear from Tyler and Miss Mattie soon. 5 pp. ALS.","Asks to have a voucher for his Mexican war pension as he is not able to pick it up in person. 1 p. ALS.","Describes his admiration for the Henry A. Wise family; discusses the political situation in relation to a union of the South and West. 4 pp. ALS.","Discusses his views on the next presidential election and the status of the Southern states in their relation to the West; discusses the future of the Republican party. 4 pp. ALS.","Apologizes for not being able to come visit Ewell; invites Ewell to come stay with him and his daughter while he is in Washington. 1 p. ALS.","Mentions a clause in a bill raising pension benefits from the Mexican War raising the benefits from $5 to $12; asks if the bill passed; regrets his physical condition that does not allow him to pay a visit. 2 pp. ALS.","Asks for a voucher for the payment of his Mexican War Pension due on the 4th of June. 1 p. ALS.","1 p. PM. Including PM, calling card of Esther A. Naggaman, \"class of '91.\" 1 p.","Mentions the unveiling of the statue of Stonewall Jackson; believes that this might be the last anniversary of the Battle of Manassass to be celebrated; notes the several articles on Mr. Davis appearing in the 'Daily Times;'' gives family news. 4 pp. ALS.","Asks for a voucher for his Quarterly Pension from the Mexican War. 1 p. ALS.","Regrets that the critic she wanted could not be found. 1 p. ALS.","Glad to know that John Tyler's condition is no worse; gives news of his visits to friends and family; hopes to be able to come visit in the Spring. 2 pp. ALS.","Requests any information Tyler might have on Elias H. Nuckols, who claims to have been in the same company as Tyler during the war with Mexico; hopes that Tyler can recall the circumstances of Nuckols' taking leave so as to remove the charge of desertion from his record. 2 pp. ALS.","Asks for a voucher for his Mexican War pension benefits. 1 p. ALS.","1 p. PM. Including PM, calling card of Mr. Henry Haywood Glassie. 1 p.","1 p. PM. Including PM, calling card of the above couple. 1 p.","Describes his school; mentions the death of Mrs. Blythe. 3 pp. ALS.","Informs Tyler that the bill to raise the Mexican War Veterans' pension to $12 passes the House today and believes it will become a law. 1 p. ALS.","Asks to have returned to him a magazine, the 'Quarter Illustrator' which he sent to Waggaman by mistake. 1 p. ALS.","Thanks Tyler for his letter; gives news of the family and his impressions of cousin Mattie. 2 pp. ALS.","Mentions a meeting of the Farm Council of which he is a member; discusses his school, which the superintendant calls \"one of the best schools in the country;\" lists the candidates for County and Circuit Court clerks. 3 pp. ALS.","Hopes that John Tyler's health will be restored; mentions that Willie was sick with a cold; informs him of the fire that burned the R.R. depot and stores last week; discusses his school. 3 pp. ALS.","Describes himself as at his \"wits end;\" as Mattie is unable to help him nor he help her; states that \"As a doctor you certainly understand the business.\" 1 p. ALS.","States that the Treasury matter turned out as they had hoped, due to the \"good sense, courage and principle of my daughter.\" 1 p. ALS.","Asks for letters or papers of Mrs. Letitia Christian Tyler, Robert Tyler and John Tyler, Jr. and their photographs. 1 p. ALS.","Asks for a voucher for his Mexican War pension. 1 p. ALS.","Describes his present physical condition; states that he is totally disabled from doing work and therefore has no means to support himself; lists all the sources from which he believes he should be paid. 2 pp. Df of ALS. Including 3 Dfs of the above letter, totalling 10 pp.","Asks for a voucher for his Mexican War pension. 1 p. ALS.","Asks for a voucher for his Mexican War pension. 1 p. ALS.","Encloses a prescription for her father and explanation for its use. 1 p. ALS.","Asks Tyler if he knows of any connection between his wife's family - the Hammonds, and the Tyler family; gives a geneology of the Hammond family. 2 pp. ALS.","Informs Tyler of the arrangements he made to have a medium visit Tyler; states that the meeting must be totally private. 2 pp. ALS.","Appeals for another favor in her father's behalf; describes her father's life and past accomplishments; asks that legislation be passed to award her father some money. 3 pp. ALS.","Announces her wedding to Mr. J. A. Settle on September 20; regrets that she missed Mattie this evening; invites Mattie down to her new house. 3 pp. ALS.","Asks for a voucher for his Mexican War pension. 1 p. ALS.","Sends the title page of an article for his acceptance; refers Johnson to Mr. Wilkins of the Washington Post for further information. 1 p. L.","Remembers her ride in the countryside with Tyler 11 years ago for his birthday; believes God to have wanted everyone to be happy; sends some money for \"gooddies;\" sends her best wishes to Tyler and Miss Mattie. 2 pp. ALS.","Quotes the current prices on coal; advises Tyler to buy now as prices are due to go up. 1 p. ALS.","Relates how he was informed by an article after his father's death, of the existence of an estate in England left to his father and the father of John Tyler, Jr.; asks if Tyler knows anything about his matter. 1 p. ALS.","Asks Sherman to rmember the \"inhuman treatment;\" oh his father by the previous administration; describes how the death of his father left him without home or employment; mentions the Post Office in the area where he would like to be appointed. 2 pp. L.","Discusses dress prices and styles; is sorry that \"you have cut the Tylers\" as she thinks \"they are respectable people for all;\" believes 'friend Tyler' should get a room near the office in winter; gossips about Elisha; notes that \"my relatives and friends are dropping rapidly by the wayside.\" 4 pp. ALS.","Asks for the appointment of Inspector of Customs that he held earlier instead of his present position on the Destruction Committee. 2 pp. AL.","Believes Albert Evedays[?] in the House of Representatives will be an asset to the Republicans. 2 pp. ALS.","1 p. AN. Including AN, the address of John Meany. 1 p.","States that Mrs. Wilson did not remember the name of the caterer, but gives the address; believes Charles Eckles to know what Virginia people like. 1 p. ALS.","Wishes to be Wheeler's clerk; is \"anxious to get back to my proper status as a Southern man and old Confederate;\" mentions his involvement in the Sons of Jonadab; believes the \"Yankees are driving the country into another civil war.\" 3 pp. ALS.","Encloses a \"compliment in verse inscribed to a Washington Lady well known to the social circles of the City;\" omits her name from a \"sense of delicacy.\" 1 p. AL.","In Tyler's hand. 1 p. AN.","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.","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.","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.","Mentions her failing eyesight; gives news of family and friends. 3 pp. ALS.","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.","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.","Introduces John Tyler, Jr. as the bearer of this letter. 1 p. ALS.","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.","Encloses a little card to convey \"my affection and happy Xmas greetings to you and Mattie.\" 1 p. ALS.","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.","1 p. Incomplete.","P1","P2","P3","P4","P5","P6","P7","(P8)","(P9)","(P10)","(P11)","(P12)","(P13)","(P14)","(P15)","(P16)","(P17)","(P18)","Papers of Martha Rochelle Tyler.  They include a diary by Marie Antoinette Rochelle, correspondence of Martha R. Tyler from 1861-1928, postcards of Virginia, United States, a few European countries and other subjects, accounts from 1885-1910 and legal records from 1882-1910.","Scope and Contents","9 items","5 items","15 items","9 items","7 items","5 items","9 items","7 items","6 items","11 items","7 items","6 items","6 items","14 items","14 items","11 items","12 items","10 items","7 items","4 items","11 items","21 items","28 items","44 items","24 items","18 items","18 items","5 items","5 items","5 items","16 items","26 items","43 items","32 items","15 items","2 items","48 items","14 items","6 items","folders 1-7; approx. 525 items","16 items.","18 items","18 items","7 items","6 items","7 items","6 items","10 items","7 items","6 items","10 items","4 items","5 items","8 items","31 items","17 items","33 items","25 items","Postcards divided by city, state, and country.  Postcard advertisements and samples.","Postcards from Afton, Boydton, Charlottesville, Chevy Chase, Christiansburg, East Radfor, Elliston, Emporia, Great Falls, Jamestown, Lynchburg, Mt. Vernon, Natural Bridge, Norfolk, Petersburg, Richmond, Roanoke, Suffolk, Surry Co., Virginia Beach, Williamsburg. 36 items.","Postcards from the following; Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Washington, D.C., West Virginia. 56 items.","Postcards from the following: Haban [Havana, Cuba]; Manila, P.I.; Mexico; Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom. 4 items.","Postcards (humorous, sentimental, all occasion). 36 items.","Postcards. 15 items.","Postcards. 39 items.","Postcards. 6 items.","14 items.","9 items.","196 items.","10 items.","161 items.","22 items.","26 items.","20 items.","28 items.","15 items.","50 items.","19 items.","6 items.","6 items.","65 items.","24 items.","15 items.","8 items.","47 items.","Contains photographs. 26 items and P11-P13.","22 items.","2 items.","4 items.","2 items.","7 items.","2 items.","11 items.","10 items.","26 items.","24 items.","12 items.","16 items.","30 items.","5 items.","31 items.","82 items.","28 items.","10 items.","7 items.","32 items.","57 items.","8 items.","3 items.","3 items.","8 items.","3 items.","6 items.","7 items.","2 items.","2 items.","4 items.","1 item.","99 items.","3 items.","7 items.","5 items.","2 items.","4 items.","10 items.","5 items.","10 items.","5 volumes.","12 volumes.","12 volumes.","Original owned by Mrs. Richard D. Mahone","Advertisements for paper dolls, directions for preparing paper dolls and furniture, envelope of paper dolls and accessories, envelope of paper furniture for paper dolls, and an empty envelope for \"The Boys' Delight\" paper items.  Paper items made by Clark, Austin \u0026 Smtih of New York.","Ephemera from Virginia, Maryland, and other places.  Includes souvenir brochures, maps, church bulletins, advertisements and more.","Letters of John Tyler, Jr., son of the President, to Mrs. Laura Holloway, author of a book on the ladies of the White House.  Letters written from Washington, D.C.","Reminiscence of his mother and her good deeds of charity towards the poor with an example of helping a foreign man; commentary on robbery and injustices commited at the end of the Civil War. 1 p. ALS Typescript 1 p. XCy of ALS 3 pp.","Urging Mrs. Halloway to not make any contrasts between his mother and anyone else, reference to his brother's [Robert Tyler] letter urging Mrs. Halloway to not publish a note written by the present Mrs. Tyler to Mrs. Johnson concerning her portrait, included copy of the first letter written by John Tyler [father] to Letitia Christian [mother], his future first wife. ALS 4 pp. XCy of ALS 4 pp. Typescipt 2 pp.","References to doing work on the life of his mother for Mrs. Halloway. ALS 1p. Typescipt 1 p.","Continued work done for Mrs. Halloway; request for her to return the letter about his mother and the foreign man she helped; reference to his political articles just written that he sent for her to read. ALS 1 p. Typescript 1 p.","Reference to continued work on material about his mother for Mrs. Halloway; notification that his sister Semple was worried that a picture of their mother she sent to Mrs. Halloway had not arrived safely. ALS 1p. Typescipt 1 p.","Details about a man who knew his mother and could be a possible source of information for Mrs. Halloways's book. ALS 1 p. Typescipt 1 p.","Notification that he had finished the manuscript of his mother for Mrs. Halloway's book 'Ladies of the White House' and will be mailed the next day. ALS 1p. Typescipt 1 p.","Regret at not being able to deliver the manuscipt in person and not making a copy for the press. XCy of AL, incomplete, 1 p; Typescipt 1 p.; XCy of ANS postscript from another letter 1p.; AL 1p.; ANS 1 p.","Change in a sentence of the manuscript sent to Mrs. Halloway; suggested material for her to read about Stilphon and Phocion to compare the Christian past with the present. ALS 1 p. Typescript 1 p.","Reference to an enclosed letter to Mr. Carroll Brent that had been published; further reference to the sentence in the manuscript that should be changed to his recommendation. ALS 1 p. Typescript 1 p.","Apologizes for not returning her last two letters because had been \"too sad and ill to be agreeable in any sense, or in any manner;\" references to his spirits and health. ALS 1p. Typescript 1 p.","Reference to portrait of his mother and that it is a poor representation of her; intentions of leaving and going west, probably to California. XCy of ALS 1p. Typescript 1p. ALS 1p.","Thanks sent for Mrs. Halloway's book Ladies of the White House and mentioned a few errors found in it. Typescript 1p. ALS 1 p.","Commentary on society, request for an autographed copy of the book so that the one he had could go to the archives at Wiliam and Mary. typescript 1 p. ALS 3 pp.","Commentary on virtues and praise for Mrs. Halloway on her \"Success as an Authoress and Lecturess.\" ALS 1p. Typescript 1 p.","Details about four lecture halls in Washington for Mrs. Halloway to choose from for her lecture. ALS 1p. Typescript 1 p.","Reference to giving future information about Mrs. Madison and Mrs. Monroe for Mrs. Halloway's new edition of her book; some helpful hints included for getting more accurate information. ALS 1p. Typescript 1 p.","Proofs of book returned with comments and corrections to Mrs. Halloway. ALS 1p. Typescript 1 p.","Subseries 2, Acc. 2009.148 Additon. Papers relating to John Tyler, Jr. and his family. The predominant dates are 1860-1885. Correspondents include Letitia C. Tyler Shands, her husband William B. Shands, and Robert Tyler. Among the topics covered are the Civil War, Post Civil War politics, as well as family affairs. Includes poems, poems, military and political notes and documents, Letitia Christian Shands letters, Martha Rochelle Tyler correspondence, newspapers, political and legal documents.","Scope and Contents","Signed by Major John Tyler, Jr. CSA Mobile AL., travel instructions(?) and permission for his \"servant\" to join him in Mobile, Alabama Items for Gen. Walker and staff listed on the reverse side, dated October 1861","J. L. (?) Holtz(?), Montgomery AL to Maj John Tyler, Jr. CSA. Letter of introduction for Jas Z(?) Braine requesting Tyler's assistance in securing a position in the military. Contains a descriptive note concerning the included map of Arkansas and the war effort there.","A page from the New Orleans Daily Delta newspaper from August 6, 1861 recounting plans for the Battle of Manassas.","Scope and Contents","John Tyler, Jr., Tupelo, MS to Col. Thomas H. Watts, Attorney General CSA, Richmond, Virginia (Duplicate). Recent activities of Gen. Bragg and Tyler's surprise and frustration with President Davis's faith in him. References Beauregard and Price and Army of the Mississippi.","John Tyler CSA Headquarters of Major Gen. Price to ___ Draft of a letter to an unnamed recipient describing Battle of Iuka, Mississippi. Portions of the letter have been crossed out and edited, signed by Tyler. Another version of letter is in folder.","\"Three Chapters in the History of the War. 1st the Battle of IUKA,\" by John Tyler Jr. Later version of the draft letter included in this folder. Detailed account of Tyler's experiences and opinions about the Battle of Iuka and the significance of the Mississippi River.","John Tyler (Jr), Headquarters Major Gen. Price , Holly Springs, MS to W.L. Yancey, Montgomery, AL. Letter describing various events and prominent officers in the Mississippi Valley as well as Tyler's opinions on the current state of the CSA.","John Tyler (Jr.) Major CSA and Aide-de-Camp Headquarters Major General Price, Holly Springs, MS to W.L. Yancey CS Senator, Montgomery, AL (COPY). Tyler's experiences at the Battle of Corinth and troop movements around Iuka, Hatchie, Wilderness, Spotsylvania and Chickahominy.","Permission for Maj. John Tyler (Jr.) to travel to Jackson and return; Camp near Grenada.","John Tyler (Jr.), Jackson, MS to W.L. Yancey. Present situation and troop movements of the Confederate and Union armies. Includes references to the Mississippi Valley, New Orleans, Gen. Grant, and Jefferson Davis. A note from Tyler on the letter's contents is included on the back.","Scope and Contents","W.L. Yancey, Richmond, Virginia to John Tyler, Jr. Response to February 14 letter on \"Python\" essay.","Yancey's views on union with Northwest states.","Scope and Contents","J(ohn) Tyler (Jr.), Little Rock, AR to W. L. Yancey, Confederate States Senator, Richmond, Virginia [DUPLICATE]. Letter concerning the criticism of the CSA administration and the war effort made by John Mitchell of the Richmond Enquirer. Excerpts of letters to I. J.(?) Cleveland and F. J.(?) Cooper.","John Tyler (Jr.), Headquarters Major General Price, Jacksonport, AR to Jefferson Davis [DUPLICATE]. Letter on Vicksburg's significance to the war effort and agreement with the president on Gen. Joseph Johnston. A note from Tyler on the letter's contents is included on the back.","A Newspaper editorial titled, \"General Pemberton,\" that discusses Pemberton's ability to defend Vicksburg.","Permission for a leave of absence for John Tyler (Jr.) by Thomas Snead. Tyler granted 30 days leave and permission to visit headquarters of Lt. Generals Smith and Holmes and Major Jeb Magruder.","John Tyler (Jr.), Headquarters Major General Price, on the Cache?, AR to W. L. Yancey, Confederate States Senator, Montgomery, AL [DUPLICATE]. A letter addressed to Yancey dated July 3, 1863. Tyler included it to give an account of events leading up to the battle at Helena. [Originally sent to Yancey with Tyler's letter of July 12, 1863]","John Tyler (Jr.), Headquarters Major General Price, on the Cache?, AR to W.L. Yancey, Confederate States Senator, Montgomery, AL [DUPLICATE]. Letter concerning an attack made at Helena, AR, and the status of the Confederacy in Vicksburg, the Mississippi region, and Texas.[Letter of July 3, 1863 was originally sent with this letter]","Major General Stirling Price, Des Arc, AR to Gen. E. Kirby Smith, Shreveport, LA. Letter concerning Union and Confederate troop movements throughout the Mississippi River Valley. Price has information to suggest that 60,000 Union soldiers have been moved into Missouri so as to make a move into northern Arkansas.","John Tyler, Jr., Major CSA, Camp Bragg to Captain Celsus Price, Aid-de-Camp, Camp Bragg (COPY). Tyler praises and remembers Capt. Price's father and mentions the possible publication of his account of the Battle of Corinth.","John Tyler, Jr., Headquarters Gen. Robert E. Lee, \"In the field, near the black house on the Spottsylvania Co. Road, VA\" to Roane. Letter concerning Union and Confederate troop movements and battles at various locations in Virginia. Tyler makes several references to Robert E. Lee and his transfer to his camp.","John Tyler (Jr.), CSA, Headquarters of Gen. Robert E. Lee, near Mechanicsville, Hanover County, VA to Major General Sterling Price, Commanding District of Arkansas [Duplicate]. Tyler's opinions on the current status of the war, camp life under Gen. Lee, and the courage, skill, and brutality Gen. Grant is using against the Confederate army. Tyler also asks Price to return the horse and saddle that is in his possession, and mentions that he secured an ambulance for Price's camp on a visit to Texas.","Scope and Contents","John Tyler (Jr.), CSA, Richmond, Virginia to Major General Sterling Price, Commanding District of Arkansas [DUPLICATE]. Tyler's views on the current positions of both the Union and Confederate armies and the fear that the South will lose. He describes Gen. Grant's strategic position and how he could use his West Point education and the resources of the North to break Richmond's defenses and take the city.","Scope and Contents","John Tyler (Jr.), Richmond, Virginia to John M. Daniel, Editor of the Examiner [DUPLICATE]. Tyler's views on the leadership of the Confederate army and the increasingly desperate position of the CSA.","John Tyler (Jr.), Petersburg, VA to Major General Sterling Price, Commanding District of Arkansas [DUPLICATE]. Tyler's account of Union troop movements in Virginia near the James and Chickahominy Rivers, specifically in regards to General Grant's command. Gen. Sheridan's troops marched through Charles City County, robbing its inhabitants and destroying homes as they went – including President Tyler's home and plantation.","Scope and Contents","John Tyler (Jr.), CSA, Richmond, Virginia to Col. John Taylor Wood of the President's staff, Richmond, Virginia [DUPLICATE]. Letter on Sherman's March and the possibility that he will turn his attention to Richmond once he leaves Savannah. Tyler outlines five potential outcomes that could affect the army's position should Sherman make his move up to Richmond instead of Charlestown.","Scope and Contents","John Tyler (Jr.), CSA, Richmond, Virginia to Major Gen Sterling Price [DUPLICATE]. Tyler discusses the possibility that Price will move into Missouri in the spring so as to take advantage of the power and resources in the [Old?] Northwest and to relieve some of the pressure on Gen. Lee. Tyler predicts Confederate troops will have to leave Richmond and Petersburg in the spring and give up a large amount of land. Price is encouraged to make whatever territorial gains he can. Tyler is afraid the North will implement a draft.","Scope and Contents","John Tyler (Jr.), Richmond, Virginia to President (Jefferson) Davis. Marked Confidential. Tyler offers his opinions on the defense of Richmond in the face of enemy attack. He strongly recommends that Gen. Henry A. Wise should be put in charge of the Military Dept. of Richmond.","Scope and Contents","John Tyler (Jr.), CSA, Richmond, Virginia to Col. John Taylor Wood \"of the President's staff\" [DUPLICATE]. Marked \"Confidential.\" Letter affirming Gen. the Military Department and the idea that he might be the best person for the job. Tyler also references Jefferson Davis, Gen. Lee, and Governor Smith.","Scope and Contents","John Tyler (Jr.), Richmond, Virginia to Col. John Taylor Wood of the President's staff [DUPLICATE]. Tyler had requested a promotion and to be put in charge of the court martial records under Gen. Lee's command. He was denied and now asks for a position that will serve the president [Davis] and the Southern cause in which his abilities may be put to some valuable use.","A deed of (?) Thomas(?) to (?) Daniel Cumming(?) of the (?) of Hampton for land(?) in the County of Warwick. Makes mention of $550, secured by Bond to be payable and enforced in 12 months, given by R.D. Lee.","Small document containing two additional deeds marked 2 and 3. Note on back states that these are the Deeds of R. D. Lee and that they are motions for payment of the Rush(?) Ch House and Clerks office Building for the year 1866, due January 1, 1867.","Scope and Contents","John Tyler, Jr., Richmond, Virginia to W. Martin, House of Delegates. Tyler requests he be considered as a candidate for the position of Librarian, should it become a separate job from the Secretary of State. He does not wish to seek elected office, but would appreciate it if the General Assembly would entertain his request. [Typed] Includes envelope.","James Semple, Elsah, IN? to John Tyler, Jr. Semple says it was good to receive Tyler's letter because he had not heard from his friends in Virginia since the war began. He goes on to state that he is a Jeffersonian Democrat and explains his views on politics.","Scope and Contents","John Tyler, Jr., Whig Office, Richmond, Virginia to J. F. Cooper, Jackson, MS [COPY]. Tyler describes his views on the lasting effects of the war, nationally and globally, and how it will be remembered throughout history.","Dr. Edward C. Drew(?), Tarwood, (VA) to Major John Tyler (Jr.). Drew apologizes for taking so long to answer Tyler's last letter. He invites Tyler to Tarwood and says he hasn't been well lately. He references the United Kingdom and a business proposal involving a patent, then apologizes because he is sick in mind and body.","Scope and Contents","Dr. Edward C. Drew, Richmond, Virginia to Major John Tyler (Jr.). Drew was surprised by Tyler's last letter. Deals with the European patent idea.","John P. Brophy, New York City to General John Tyler (Jr.). Brophy received Tyler's letter, but became busy and was unable to act upon it quickly. He hasn't been able to accomplish anything. He is having difficulty finding anyone to help him, and has also had trouble with the children.","An editorial from the United Irishman on the Democratic Party and discusses how the radicals are trying to appeal to the Irish. [Enclosed by Brophy in his previous letter to John Tyler (Item 7)]","Letter, marked \"private,\" from John P. Brophy to Thomas B. Florence, Washington, D.C. in which he discusses Tyler.[Originally enclosed with Brophy's letter to Tyler on May 23, 1869 (Item 7)]","John P. Brophy, New York City to General(?) John Tyler, Jr., Washington, D.C. Brophy has been in contact with people contributing to the \"Democrat.\" He also mentions the manuscript Tyler sent to Carleton's publishing house. He will write again soon when he had more time.","Ida P. Blackman, Union Springs, AL to Major John Tyler (Jr.). Blackman thanks Tyler for the editions of the \"Sentinel\" he sent her and hopes he enjoys Florida.","John Tyler, Jr., Montgomery, AL to Miss Ida Blackman, Union Springs, Bullock County, AL. A love letter, featuring a poem and an enclosure of a song. Tyler is on his way to Florida, but hopes to return to Union Springs and see her again.","Song lyrics enclosed by John Tyler, Jr. in his letter of June 29, 1871 to Miss Ida Blackman (Item 2)","B. B. Douglas, Member of the House of Representatives in Washington City, from Virginia(?) and cousin(?) of John Tyler, Jr. to Rev(?) John Tyler (Jr.). Douglas received Tyler's letter with the enclosed clipping from the Floridian. He hopes the country will take note of the Republicans in the Florida legislature and how they put the welfare of the nation above the interests of the party. He doesn't know when he will have the time to take care of Tyler's watch seal. Douglas gives a brief update on his children, Bessie and Evelyn, and their education. Includes noted envelope.","Robert Tyler, Montgomery, AL to John Tyler, Jr. Robert is writing in regards to the recent election in Florida in which Charles W. Jones won. The majority of the letter is difficult to read, though a note included by John Tyler, Jr. on the back mentions Robert's health and his feeling that he has been working for a Party without principles or honor.","Charles W. Jones, U.S. Senator, Pensacola, FL to John Tyler, (Jr.) Esq., Tallahassee, FL. Jones offers his compliments to John Tyler, Jr., his brother Robert, and respectfully remembers his father President Tyler. Jones states that he will assist Tyler in any way he can, and will speak to President Grant about him. Yet, in a note on the reverse side, Tyler mentions that shortly after this letter, Jones selfishly acted against Tyler to have him defeated in an election(?) and reveals his obvious disdain.","Scope and Contents","General J. D. Imbodin, Richmond, Virginia to John Tyler, Jr. Esq. Imbodin apologizes for the delay in answering Tyler's last letter, but he had important business to complete for his brother before the end of the year. He sees a number of changes coming to the old political party system and hopes changes will come to Virginia as well. Includes two envelopes, one appears to be the one in which the letter was sent and the other contains a scribbled note regarding Imbodin as, 'one of our most gallant Confederate Generals.'","C(harles) W. Jones, U.S. Senator, Washington, D.C. to John Tyler, (Jr.) Esq., ?, FL. Marked personal. Jones did not answer Tyler's last letter because he had not yet spoken with Douglas. He does not see any hope for good government in Florida with either of the Republican factions and discusses gaining control over black voters. Includes envelope.","Robert Tyler, Montgomery, AL to John Tyler, Jr. Robert was sorry to hear about the loss of John's paper by the fire. He has heard that the Republicans in Pensacola, white and black, favor John for governor. Among other news, Priscilla has been sick, and the family has recently been in Savannah. Robert's health has recently improved. He will send this letter to Jacksonville in hopes of finding John there. A postscript asks John to send information about a Mrs. Bethune in Jacksonville and if her daughter Josephine is married. Includes envelope.","J.R. Christian, Holly Springs, MS to Letitia Christian Tyler Semple, Park Place, Baltimore, MD [COPY]. Christian asks a series of questions concerning biographical and genealogical information on the Christian and the Tyler families. He also discusses family crests, the fact that he is a medical doctor who studied with one of her relatives, Wyatt Christian, and relates a story about her mother's wedding dress.","Scope and Contents","Attached to previous letter. John Tyler, Jr., Richmond, Virginia to Judge Joseph Christian, of the Supreme Court in Virginia [COPY]. Tyler's sister, Letitia Christian Tyler Semple, gave Dr. J. R. Christian's letter to him and asked him to furnish copies to the rest of the family, so that any information they have may be written down and passed along. Tyler relates some of the history of the Christian family as he knows it, specifically in regards to their time in Virginia.","John Sherman, Secretary of Treasury, Washington, D.C. to John Tyler, Jr., Esq., Inspector of Customs, West Point, Virginia. Circular on the use of inks and pencils for official purposes. Details the circumstances of their use and the fact that all supplies must be ordered during warm weather so they won't freeze while being transported. Envelope included.","John Sherman, Secretary of Treasury, Washington, D.C. to John Tyler, Jr., Inspector of Customs for Yorktown, Va. residing in West Point, VA. Tyler's services as customs inspector in Mobile, AL will not be required after the 30th. A note on the back of the letter describes the steps Tyler took to respond to this continual villainy towards himself, but he was unsuccessful against the \"carpet-baggers\" and \"scalawags.\" Envelope included.","John Tyler, Jr., West Point, VA to General James A. Garfield, Washington City, D.C. [COPY]. Marked Personal. Tyler offers his support to Garfield for the presidential nomination made in Chicago. He has changed his mind about supporting John Sherman. A brief note from Tyler on the letter's contents is included on the back of the letter.","John Sherman, Secretary of Treasury, Washington, D.C. to John Tyler, Jr., West Point, VA. Sherman received Tyler's note, and even though he would like to continue his appointment, there is nothing for Tyler to do. They will revise the lists on July 1, but his named has been dropped.","E. H. Lively, Postmaster, Williamsburg, VA to John Tyler, Jr. Lively received Tyler's letters. His daughter, Norma, called on Tyler's daughter, Mattie. He goes on to discuss mentions of Tyler in the Norfolk newspapers and his letter in response to the Richmond Whig article, \"Debt of Virginia.\"","Scope and Contents","John Tyler, Jr., American Hotel, Richmond, Virginia to General Ulysses S. Grant, Washington City, D.C. [COPY]. Tyler had heard Grant was in Washington, but missed calling on him at the Riggs House. He writes to compliment Grant on his far-reaching and positive reputation and expects the nation will need his genius and service again, in light of recent events. Envelope included.","John Tyler, Jr., Washington City, D.C. to His Excellency Rutherford B. Hays, President of the United States, Executive Mansion [COPY]. Tyler knows what the President probably thinks of him, and even though there has been cause in the past to believe such impressions, there was no cause for terminating his employment with the Treasury Department last June. After the war, he aligned himself with the Republicans and the national cause to set a good example for other Southerners, and though he has been made to pay for that decision ever since, including being slandered and having his home set on fire, Tyler refuses to back down. Carpetbaggers and Senators have been conspiring to prevent Tyler from holding office for their own motives. He would be most grateful if the President were able to do something about the problem before he leaves office. Envelope included.","Scope and Contents","John Tyler, Jr., Richmond, Virginia to Washington Greenhow, City Treasurer of Richmond, Virginia Tyler has been meaning to send the enclosed inscription of a tomb from the Bruton Parish graveyard [inscription not included in collection] that shows the origin of the branch of Greenhow's family for some time. He has been appointed Assistant Treasurer of the United States in New York City. Tyler called on Greenhow and Robert Munford to borrow money, which he wouldn't have done if he hadn't been drinking. Shortly afterward he received a draft from Treasury Department, solving his \"pecuniary \" needs.","Celsus Price, President, Southern Historical and Benevolent Association, St. Louis, MO to General John Tyler (Jr.), Washington, D.C. Price will visit Washington, D.C. soon and hopes to see Tyler there. He received a newspaper containing one of Tyler's speeches and took pleasure in reading it. The publication of the Quarterly has been delayed, but he will explain why when they speak in person. Envelope included.","Anne C. Tyler, Old Ladies Home, St. Louis, MO to John Tyler, Jr., Treasury Dept., Washington, D.C. Anne recently learned of John's position in Washington by accident, and was pleasantly surprised. She is currently a resident in a \"charitable institution\" and is ill. She is too poor to afford the one thing an invalid should have, and asks for his assistance in this matter. Anne understands his daughter lives with him and hopes that they are comfortable and happy. Included with this letter is a receipt for a registered letter (parcel?) dated May 15, 1885 from John Tyler, Jr. to Anne. Also included is a return to sender card dated May 18. Envelope included.","Celsus Price, St. Louis, MO to John Tyler, Jr., Washington, D.C. Price received a letter from the editor of Century Magazine, and he would like to print Tyler's article. He would like Tyler to point out some of the passages that he has found in the Bible that indicate the \"Master\" will soon come. Price also asks if Tyler has seen Dr. Cous recently and what he thinks of him. Envelope included.","John Tyler, Jr., Treasury Dept., Washington City, D.C. to W.W. Corcoran Washington City, D.C. [COPY]. Tyler is writing to inform Corcoran that the National Arbitration League has been reorganized and that he would have liked to see him as the new president. He describes the League's intended new offices on Massachusetts Avenue. In the center of the city, and plans to name the building after Corcoran should he generously support them. Tyler is also enclosing a newspaper [not included in this collection] which helped turn the previous election in favor of Cleveland and will become the League's publisher once it is transferred to the new building.","W. W. Corcoran Washington, D.C. to John Tyler, Jr., Esq., President of the National Arbitration League, Washington, D.C. Corcoran received Tyler's letter concerning the National Arbitration League. He wishes them well in their undertaking, but cannot make any contributions to the purchase of the new building.","John Tyler, Jr., Treasury Dept., Washington City, D.C. to Mrs. M.C. Hickman, Cleveland, OH [COPY]. Tyler informs Mrs. Hickman about the recent reorganization of the National Arbitration League and the intent to move to the new building on Massachusetts Avenue. Tyler is also enclosing a newspaper [not included in this collection] which helped turn the previous election in favor of Cleveland and will become the League's publisher once it is transferred to the new building. He would appreciate any monetary assistance Mrs. Hickman can provide. A note from Tyler on the letter's contents, and its reply is included on the back of the letter.","Envelope that contained the letters for the National Arbitration League that includes a note from Tyler. Also included are two pieces of paper with a number of names written on them.","Celsus Price, St. Louis, MO to General John Tyler, Jr., Washington, D.C. Price received the copies of correspondence between Tyler and the editor of the Century Magazine, and he regrets that it doesn't look like Tyler's article will be published. He hopes Tyler will not have to change anything in the article and that the editor will change his mind, but does offer suggestions for changes that will perhaps help them reach a compromise. Envelope included.","Columbus Alexander, West Washington, D.C. to John Tyler, Jr., Washington, D.C. Alexander received Tyler's letter about the reorganization of the National Arbitration League, but he is unable to purchase the property discussed. Envelope included.","Celsus Price, St. Louis, MO to General John Tyler, Jr., Washington, D.C. Marked confidential. Price hasn't heard back from Tyler regarding the publication of the Yancey letter describing the Battle of Corinth. He has an idea of how the article could be changed so as to please the editor of the Century Magazine but still provide an accurate account of events that will do his father justice. Tyler's letter contradicts statements made in the \"Historical Paper of Richmond\" that claim that Price's father wanted to renew the fight after the retreat. Price is willing to write to the editor himself and make the case for publication. In a postscript, Price mentions the other works that may be willing to publish Tyler's letter and how determined he is to see it in print. Two envelopes included.","Celsus Price, St. Louis, MO to General John Tyler, Jr., Washington, D.C. Price is delighted that the Century Magazine will publish Tyler's letters mentioned in his previous letter. He offers to have the Iuka letter published in full with the one on Corinth and hopes the manuscripts will not be misplaced. They will appear in the St. Louis Republican with the title, \"Personal Reminiscences of Service with the Missouri State Guard,\" and he will send along a copy. Price also hopes Tyler will enjoy the book he sent him called Stars and the Earth. Copy of \"Speech of Hon. James W. Covert, of New York, in the House of Representatives, June 27, 1890\" [missing] and envelope. Addressed to John Tyler, Jr., Georgetown, Washington, D.C.","Henry C. Semple to John Tyler (Jr.), Washington, D.C.? A short note explaining that Semple is sending a copy of his address given at William and Mary. It was a pious labor and he wishes to know Tyler's opinions of it. The rest of the letter is hard to read. Enclosed with the letter is a copy of the speech, signed by Semple, titled, \"Address of Henry C. Semple to the Society of the Alumni of William and Mary College, July 4, 1890.\" Envelope included.","A copy of Henry C. Semple's speech, signed and titled \"Address of Henry C. Semple to the Society of the Alumni of William and Mary College, July 4, 1890.\" [Orginally sent with Semple's letter of December 15, 1890] Envelope included.","\"The Daughter of Mendoza!\" by General Mirabeau Lamas, President of Texas","\"To Miss Little,\" camp near Holly Springs, MS?","\"A Song to Ella,\" signed John Tyler (Jr.), Grenada, MS?","\"Lillah's Lips and Lilliah's Eyes!\" signed John Tyler (Jr.), Major CSA, Grenada, MS?","?General Theophilus Holmes. \"Anacreontic and Allegorical by Aesopus.\" Camp of the Country(?), and the Army, Transmississippi Department","\"To a Young Lady on the Presentation of a Bouquet.\" signed John Tyler (Jr.), CSA, Little Rock, AR","\"Lines to Virginia,\" signed by John Tyler, Jr., Washington, D.C. Written on a copy of Lee's declaration of surrender to Grant.","\"To a young lady wishing some verses addressed to her beautiful and mischievous eyes,\" signed by John Tyler, Jr., Tallahassee, FL","\"Lenora! Or the Compliment!\" Chapters 1, 2, and 3. Envelope included.","Excerpt from John Cordy Jeaffreson \"Book about the clergy,\" signed by John Tyler, Jr. [Written on the back of an Internal Revenue Summons form]","\"The Vicar of Bray\" from John Cordy Jeaffreson \"Book about the clergy,\" signed by John Tyler, Jr. [2 sheets, written on the back of an Internal Revenue Summons form]","undated. \"Lines from a poem of L. F. Thomas Esq.\" A note of context from Tyler is included on the back.","undated. \"Castles in the Air\"","Scope and Contents","undated. \"My Native Land,\" and \"Air, 'Happy Land,'\" by President John Tyler","undated. \"The Proposal by Bay and Taylor\"","undated. \"The Orchard Puzzle\"","undated. \"Beauty asleep and awake – Addressed to Miss Perkins, on her mischievous eyes.\" Includes a newspaper clipping of a poem by Shelley.","undated and untitled.","undated. \"Lines written by Sir Henry Houghton on the fall of the Confederate flag\" and a short letter to Emily ? from Sallie Galt, Williamsburg, VA [2 sheets]","undated. \"The Ideal and the Real,\" signed by John Tyler, Jr.","undated. \"Lines accompanying a copy of Munford's translation into English of Homer's Iliad, presented by a friend to General Robert E. Lee after the close of the late war between the states.\"","undated. \"Oh Give Me Back My Heart\" and \"Ella of Granada,\" signed by John Tyler, Jr.","undated. \"Napoleon's Dying Prayer,\" 'By an American Student- name unknown'. Written on the back of a copy of Lee's surrender to Grant.","undated. \"One Day A-Maying! A Poem Illustrative of a Life!\" signed by John Tyler, Jr. (crossed out) A note included at the end describes how the poem was received.","undated. \"Extracts from the Religion's of Father Prost (?) On Rev. Francis Mahoney\" [2 sheets]","undated and untitled. Written on a copy of Lee's surrender to Grant.","undated and untitled.","undated. Notes to General Price from Gen Snead On the Battle of Luka, MS(?) Includes hand-drawn map. [2 sheets]","undated. Notes on the Battle of Iuka and the Battle of Hatchie [3 sheets]","\"Notes on the operations of Lee vs. Grant from the Rapidan to the Chickahominy\" [2 sheets]","undated. Paper cover that contained notes on the Battles of Corinth, Luka, Hatchie, Helena, Wilderness, Spottsylvania, and Chickahominy.","Undated. Note on the formation of the Republican Party","Letitia C[hristian] Tyler to Martha Rochelle Tyler. Everyone is well and her grandmother is better and good to them. Letitia wants her mother to take care of her health and to write soon.","Letitia C[hristian Tyler] Shands, Jerusalem, VA(?) to (?) Clark. Letitia requests Mr. Clark send her the boxes of \"Infants Bodys\" for a 12 month-old child. She will select the ones she likes and send the payment and the surplus back with Mr. Hughes.","L[etitia] C[hristian Tyler] Shands, Prince George, VA to Martha Rochelle Tyler. Letitia and Willie are well, and Mr. Shands left this morning for Harrisonburg. She hasn't been able to travel to Petersburg to find out the price of sugar or coffee because of a sore ankle. The soldiers are drilling nearby and people expect a battle between Lee and McClellan near Winchester.","M. B. Rochelle to Letitia C[hristian Tyler] Shands, Prince George, VA. Letitia's grandmother is glad she is well, hopes to see her soon, and sends updates of family news. She asks Letitia to purchase some items for herself, Letitia's mother, and her sister, Mattie, and will pay her back. 2 sheets, envelope included.","W. B. Shands, Jerusalem, VA to Willie Shands (son of Letitia Christian Tyler Shands) He misses Willie and describes the activities of Willie's Aunt Mattie and Uncle James. Shands provides updates on several people, including Ezra Gardiner and Tommy Fagan who were supposed to have a duel, but were stopped by the authorities. Letter includes a postscript from an unknown person.","Undated. William B. Shands to Mrs. Tyler [Martha Rochelle Tyler (?)]. Shands asks Mrs. Tyler to \"put these little knick knacks in [his] sweetheart's sock\" on Christmas morning.","M[artha?] Rochelle Tyler (mother?), Jerusalem, VA to General ? Wm. B. Shands Discusses Letitia's impending marriage and her personality. She describes the family in detail. Envelope included.","\"Saint Nicholas\" to Willie Shands.St. Nicholas apologizes for not being able to give Willie any candy or fin-crackers. He lost all of his toys and candy in a boating accident. He will bring him everything next Christmas.","undated. \"To Lila\"","Report card for Willie Shands, Suffolk Male Academy, Suffolk, VA","Invitation to the Virginia Military Institute Military Ball","Invitation to a Military Party at John Barham's Hotel, Jerusalem, VA (?)","\"Tournament and Coronation Party invitation,\" (?), VA","Invited to a \"Pic Nic\" in Berlin, VA. Envelope included.","Riva ? to Mattie Rochelle Tyler, Jerusalem, VA. She is getting married and asks Mattie to be a bridesmaid. Envelope included.","\"Pic Nic\" invitation, Black Water Academy, Sussex County, VA. Envelope included.","A. Ridley to Mattie [Rochelle] Tyler \u0026 Bro, Jerusalem, VA. Invitation to oyster supper and two dance cards. Envelope included.","Wedding Invitation(?). For Virginia M. Bishop and Emmett R. Reese with note to Martha R[ochelle] Tyler, Jerusalem, VA. Envelope included.","Invitation for Suffolk Female Institute's \"Public Celebration of Victorian Literary Society,\" Suffolk, VA. Envelope included.","J. H. Rochelle, Jerusalem, Southhampton Co., VA to Postmaster, Cumberland City, Stewart Co., TN. Inquiry on Robert Rochelle and family, with enclosed self-addressed and stamped envelope.","Wedding announcement for Alexander M. Gorman and Marie L. George, Washington, D.C.","Wedding Invitation from Mrs. Lucy N. Howard requesting Mattie's presence at the wedding of Lily Nelson and Mr. William H. Parker, Providence Church, York County, VA. Envelope included.","W. F. Clayton, Florence, S.C. to M[attie Rochelle] Tyler, Courtland, VA The Survivors of the Confederate States Navy cannot help with her request, but Clayton can as an individual, since he served with [James H.] Rochelle and [John R.] Tucker. He asks to see her manuscript so that he can advise her on its publication. Envelope included.","Letter and questionnaire sent to veterans of the Confederate States Navy. [Originally included with letter of W. F. Clayton on September 6, 1900]","Scope and Contents","W. F. Clayton, Florence, S.C. to Mattie R[ochelle] Tyler, Courtland, VA Clayton knows she has the papers of James H. Rochelle and asks that she send him any official papers from the Confederate Navy so that he might send them along to the Navy Dept. in Washington. The government is publishing information about both the Union and Confederate Navies and he wants them to have as much information as possible and for J. H. Rochelle's papers to receive the attention they deserve. He is still waiting for the manuscript on Rochelle and John R. Tucker. [2 sheets] Envelope included.","W.F. Clayton, Florence, S.C. to M[artha Rochelle] Tyler, Courtland, VA Clayton received her last letter and thanks her for the information on John R. Tucker. He served with him and James H. Rochelle on the Patrick Henry during the Battle of Hampton Roads and remembers them well. He will write to the publishers to let them know that he will be buying the book.[Ripped] Envelope included.","Scope and Contents","Virginia Tucker, Norfolk, VA to Mattie [Rochelle] Tyler, Courtland, VA Tucker is sending the addresses of Admiral John R. Tucker's children, as requested. She is very interested in reading the book by James H. Rochelle that is to be published, and asks that Mattie send her two copies of it. Envelope included.","Virginia Tucker, Norfolk, VA to [Mattie Rochelle] Tyler, Courtland, VA. She received the copy of the book on the life of her father and offers her thanks. When her brother Randolph returns from abroad, she knows he will like a copy, too. Envelope included.","Envelope postmarked February 23, 1903, to Miss. M. Tyler Courtland S(?) Co, VA from W.F. Clayton, Attorney-at-Law, Florence, S.C.","Marie L. Gorman, Washington, D.C. to Mattie [Rochelle] Tyler, Courtland, VA. Marie received the flowers and took Alex Jr. with her to Arlington. He took a Kodak photo of John Tyler, Jr.'s gravestone. She invites Mattie to Washington and would like her to see her grown-up son. The little blue shoe. Mattie sent her for Christmas is on her dressing table, and she gives updates on the activities of several friends. She asks how Mattie likes President Taft and says he's had a quieting effect on people and Washington. Photo of gravestone and envelope included.","Rudolph de Lordova(?), London, England To Mattie [Rochelle] Tyler, Post Mistress, Courtland, VA de Lordova has seen the articles on her effort to retain her job as postmaster in Courtland. He writes for the chief illustrated weekly papers and thinks their audience would be interested in her story, and requests a photo of her that can be printed. He will send her a copy of the paper when it is published. Envelope included.","Walter Neale, Neale Publishing Company, New York City, NY to Mattie R[ochelle] Tyler, Courtland, VA The Neale Publishing Company published her book, Rear-Admiral John Randolph Tucker, 10 years ago, but no copies have sold recently. The company wishes to terminate the contract with her and send her the bound and unbound copies of the book. If she doesn't want to pay shipping on them, they can sell them as waste paper. Envelope included.","Walter Neale, Neale Publishing Company, New York City, NY to Mattie R[ochelle] Tyler, Courtland, VA. They have received her payment and have shipped all the bound and unbound copies of her book to her. They believe they returned the original manuscript to her with the galley proofs some time ago. Envelope included.","September 18, 1921 [postmarked]. Walter Neale, Neale Publishing Company, New York City, NY to Mattie [Rochelle] Tyler, Courtland, VA Neale is expanding his business to the motion picture industry. There is no fear that film will ever replace print, but books can easily be turned into popular, lucrative films. He is accepting material that can be used for motion pictures as well as books now. Envelope included.","Marie L. Gorman, Washington, D.C. to Mattie R[ochelle] Tyler, Courtland, VA Alex Jr. took the enclosed picture of John Tyler, Jr.'s grave at Arlington, but the film has not been looked at for years. They are enjoying wonderful weather there. Enclosed photo is the same one with the letter dated March 22, 1909. This copy has a caption written below it and an \"X\" over the grave. Envelope included.","Undated. (?) to Mattie [Rochelle] Tyler Marked \"Strictly confidential.\" The writer asks that Mattie come immediately after dinner so she can try on her wedding dress. The groom wanted to be married that night, but she asked him to postpone for a week. Envelope included.","Undated. Jeanie D. Portoro? To Mattie [Rochelle] Tyler, Jerusalem, VA Dance invitation. Envelope included.","Undated card. ? to Mattie [Rochelle] Tyler","Undated and unsigned card with envelope.","\"Albania\" postcard, copyright 1894, by the Singer Manufacturing Co.","Card for ? Rochelle","Envelope addressed to Miss Mattie Tyler, Courtland VA. Dated November 12, 1904 [Postmark].","Envelope addressed to (?).","Article from the Richmond News-Dispatch on James H. Rochelle, \"The Late Captain Rochelle\"","Article from the Richmond News-Dispatch on John R. Tucker,\"Rochelle's 'Life of Tucker'\" Written by W. F. Clayton, February 23.","Article from the Richmond News-Dispatch on Jefferson Davis: \"Tearing Down Davis' Prison\"","Autographed to John Tyler, Jr., by author(?).","Autographed to John Tyler, Jr., by author(?).","\"Party Purposes and Personal Political Designs Associated with Recent Popular Elections\" (Nov. 1 and 10, 1867 issues of Review) Discussion of President Johnson, \"Black Republican\", Conservative Republican and Democratic factions in Congress. Note: much of the document is on the back of Loyalty Oath blanks. [40 pages]","\"Black Republicanism –the Agent of British Policy in Respect to American Interests\" [27 pages]","Letter from John Tyler, Jr.  to daughter Mattie, Tallahassee. Describes family genealogy. Includes letter from Grace Tyler Scott asking about family history, March 7, 1875. Also includes copy of reply to Mrs. Scott's letter detailing family connections, March 23, 1875. In addition, a newspaper article detailing the accomplishments of Robert Tyler, Esq. from The Weekly Floridian, dated June 8, 1875, is included. Lastly, there is a copy of a letter to John Tyler, Jr. from (?) W. Jones dated May 17, 1875. A note on the entire suite of documents presumably by a member of Swem LIbrary's Special Collections staff is included.","Copy of genealogy for son and daughter in Virginia.","Letter from Virginia Board of Immigration, Richmond VA, inviting emigrants from Scotland, England and Wales.","Letter from Jeremiah Morton, Lapland, VA to Charles Bruce [copy], recommending John Tyler, Jr. to Immigration Board.","Scope and Contents","Letter to James Black, Richmond, Virginia from John Tyler, Jr., Richmond, Virginia, requesting job of drafting letter to English, Welsh and Scottish emigrants.","Letter from Jeremiah Morton, Mobile AL, to John Tyler, discussing John Black.","Scope and Contents","Letter from C. M. Smith and J. M. Donald , Richmond, Virginia to John Tyler, Jr., giving their opinion of Tyler's fitness and estimates of costs for emigrant letter.","Letter from John Tyler, Jr. to James Black, May 18, 1866, sending the draft of the \"Act to promote immigration\" from Great Britain.  Includes printed copy of the act entitled \"The State of Virginia to The People of Great Britain.\"","This last article recounts the trial of Tyler vs. Black. Tyler claims that Black, a member of the Virginia Board of Immigration, owes him $500 for drafting a letter to the people of England, Scotland and Wales.","Witness list for Tyler v Black.","Scope and Contents","Letter to John Tyler Esq., Richmond, Virginia from Robert Blow and Son, New York.","Letter describing land agency they have set up in New York to sell southern real estate, and asking Tyler to send lists of properties for sale around Richmond.","Response to letter from Tyler. [3 sheets]","Letter regarding letters of introduction from land agency","Response to a list of properties Tyler sent, statement that he will be their exclusive Richmond representative now.","Reference to a potential client passing through Richmond","Followup about potential client and comment about business picking up when South's political status is settled","Documents related to criminal case involving Tyler's half brother William Wells.","From J. E. Wells, Portage City, WI, to John Tyler, Esq., stating that he can't help William financially, asking to be kept informed on case. Included is a letter from J. E. Wells, Portage City, WI, to his brother, William Wells.","A letter from J. E. Wells, Postage City, Wisconsin, to his brother, William Wells, Williamsburg, Va. States that he hopes that William is innocent, but if he is not he \"must suffer the penalty of the law.\" Their father does not have the means to help him with the money William requested.","Documents from case, statement from defendant and argument from counsel that larceny had not been committed in Richmond, so the court had no jurisdiction. [5 sheets]","Notes from Tyler in preparation for case. [7 sheets]","undated. Divorce statement regarding Bryan Mallory and Anne Cunningham (?), on the ground of previous marriage.","From Allen Davis to W. R. C. Douglas.","Deed of (?) from Allen Davis to W. R. C. Douglass(?).","Deed from Allen Davis to W. R. C. Douglas. [3 Copies]","Petition of Leonard Henley to Virginia Legislature.","Draft of a Petition for election of officers, 3rd Cav, Missouri Volunteers (CSA) , Camp Davis , AR","Petition of the 3rd Calvary of the Missouri Volunteers (CSA) for an election of field officers. Camp Davis, AR","Documents in case of court-martial of Captain J. H. Carido [12 sheets and 1 envelope]","Ulster County Gazette, January 4, 1800 and The Virginia Gazette and Virginia Ad (Richmond, Virginia) February 1, 1800.","Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.","Special Collections Research Center","Republican Party (U.S.)","Tyler Family","Beauregard, Pierre Gustave Toutant, 1818-1893","Johnston, Joseph Eggleston, 1807-1891","Rochelle, Marie Antoinette","Shands, Letitia C. 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Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"accessrestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Access:"],"accessrestrict_tesim":["Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility."],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eJohn Tyler, Jr. (1819-1896) was private secretary to his father John Tyler (1790-1862) during his presidency, 1841-1845, Confederate Army officer and Assistant Secretary of War, 1861-1865, activist in Republican Party politics, assistant newspaper editor of the Washington National Intelligencer, and Tallahassee, Fla. Sentinel, editor of the Fernandina, Fla. Observer, Treasury Department official, lawyer and licensed preacher in the Methodist Episcopal Church South.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical Information:"],"bioghist_tesim":["John Tyler, Jr. (1819-1896) was private secretary to his father John Tyler (1790-1862) during his presidency, 1841-1845, Confederate Army officer and Assistant Secretary of War, 1861-1865, activist in Republican Party politics, assistant newspaper editor of the Washington National Intelligencer, and Tallahassee, Fla. Sentinel, editor of the Fernandina, Fla. Observer, Treasury Department official, lawyer and licensed preacher in the Methodist Episcopal Church South."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eJohn Tyler, Jr. Papers, Special Collections Research Center, William \u0026amp; Mary Libraries.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"prefercite_tesim":["John Tyler, Jr. Papers, Special Collections Research Center, William \u0026 Mary Libraries."],"processinfo_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eAcc. 78 T97 and 1992.67 processed by Special Collections Staff prior ot 2007. Acc. 2009.148 accessioned by Ute Schechter, Warren E. Burger Archivist, in April 2009. Acc. 2009.148 was arranged and described by Kate Hill, SCRC Staff, in summer 2009 and further arranged and described by Terry Noziglia, SCRC Staff, in September-October 2009.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"processinfo_heading_ssm":["Processing Information:"],"processinfo_tesim":["Acc. 78 T97 and 1992.67 processed by Special Collections Staff prior ot 2007. Acc. 2009.148 accessioned by Ute Schechter, Warren E. 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Prominent correspondents include Charles Francis Adams, Chester Alan Arthur, Pierre G. T. Beauregard, James Gillespie Blaine, James Buchanan, Jefferson Davis, Benjamin Stoddert Ewell, Henry Stuart Foote, Nathan Bedford Forrest, James A. Garfield, John Brown Gordon, Horace Greeley, Wade Hampton, Rutherford B. Hayes, Andrew Johnson, Joseph Eggleston Johnston, L. Q. C. Lamar, William Mahone, Raphael Semmes, William Henry Seward, John Sherman, Leroy Pope Walker, and William Lowndes Young.  Acc. 1992.63 consists of letters of John Tyler, Jr., son of the President, to Mrs. Laura Holloway, author of a book on the ladies of the White House.  Letters written from Washington, D.C. \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeries 2: Group B, Papers of Martha Rochelle Tyler.  They include a diary by Marie Antoinette Rochelle, correspondence of Martha R. Tyler from 1861-1928, postcards of Virginia, United States, a few European countries and other subjects, accounts from 1885-1910 and legal records from 1882-1910.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeries 3, Acc. 2009.148 Additon. Papers relating to John Tyler, Jr. and his family. The predominant dates are 1860-1885. Correspondents include Letitia C. Tyler Shands, her husband William B. Shands, and Robert Tyler. Among the topics covered are the Civil War, Post Civil War politics, as well as family affairs. Includes poems, poems, military and political notes and documents, Letitia Christian Shands letters, Martha Rochelle Tyler correspondence, newspapers, political and legal documents.\u003c/p\u003e  ","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe President has directed the Secretary of State's attention to a \"paper signed by the delegation of Maine, in both houses of the Congress, and the Senators from Massachusetts, relating to the alleged violations of the 3d Article sof the Treaty of Washington, by the British Government\", received from Farifield. 1p. LS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks her to ask her daughters to write for her; hopes to make their children better friends; thanks her for handkerchiefs and Japanese writing, wants to find out more about the Japanese; country air good for nervous diseases; had to teach for five years because of financial situation; encloses music composed by her friend Mr. Bolling. 3pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to the 1856 anniversary celebration of the Institute. 1 p. PM.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eto Colo[nel] Smith, [Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Va.]. Entrusts her son James Rochelle Tyler to Col. Smith's love and care; James has not had regular schooling for one year because family unable to locate proper teacher, so is unaccustomed to wordly ways; please inspect his clothing to make sure he has everything he needs. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHer daughter Mrs. Tyler has much improved in health since she came to the mountains; however she plans to leave soon; please prevail on her to remain at least ten more days in order to avoid the poor climate of eastern Virginia. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to write the article on \"Consummation of the Telegraph\" reminiscences of the first trial of the telegraph in December 1843, sending President Tyler's annual message to Baltimore; President Tyler's part in promoting science, inventions, and letters. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests an at-large appointment to West Point for his son James Rochelle Tyler. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEva and her are expecting company on the 6th; she and her sister [Martha Rochelle] are also invited. 1 p. ANS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses your appointment to West Point, the letters of application to the President, and a letter thanking the President; please accept the aoointment-the military is a good profession and with the U.S. expanding into an empire and because of the possibility of sectional conflict, military men will be in great demand. 3 pp. Cy of ALS. Including a PDS from John B. Floyd, Secretary of War, Washington, D.C., to James R. Tyler, Narch 1859, appointing him as a cadet to West Point beginning 1 June 1859, giving list of subjects to be studied, required clothing, and entrance requirements. 4 pp. Also including Cy of PDS written by John Tyler, Jr., from John Tyler Jr., Philadelphia, [Pa.] to James Buchanon, Pres. [of the] U[nited] States, Washington, D.C., 25 March 1859, thanking Buchanon for getting an appointment to West Point for James R. Tyler. 2 pp. Also including a Cy of ALS from John Tyler, Jr., Washington, D.C., to James Buchanon, President of the United States, Washington, D.C., 25 March 1859, 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames. R. Tyler reported for duty today. 1 p. PDS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCommissioning James R. Tyler a first lieutenant in the 65th Regiment of the 8th Brigade of the 4th Division of the Virginia militia, effective 24 December 1859. 1 p. PDS. Including an ADS signed by L.R. Edwards, C[lerk of] C[ourt], Southampton County, [Va.], 3 April 1860, stating that James R. Tyler took the proper oaths for the aforementioned commission. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCommissioning James R. Tyler a major in the 65th Regiment of the 8th Brigade of the 4th Division of the Virginia militia, effective 4 August 1860. 1 p. PDS. Including an ADS signed by L.R. Edwards C[lerk or] C[ourt], Southampton County, [Va.], 7 September 1860, stating that James R. Tyler took the proper oaths for the aforementioned commission. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis [Tyler's] advice to Davis was ignored and consequently the Union army was unable to organize and take control of Maryland, Kentucky, and Missouri and are threatening Richmond; discontent of people and soldiers; will resign if not permitted to exercise powers given him. Includes AN, stating he was persuaded to hold the resignation for one month, after Manasses he decided not to submit it. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCriticizes the conduct of the war, especiallty the inaction of the army; says the inactive should be taken before the Union raises more troops. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegrets not seeing Tyler in Richmond; called on Jefferson Davis to offer his services, possibly in starting a Southern military academy; sorry to learn that confederate forces were checked in the northwest, they were too scattered. 1 p. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing the letter; Crozet fought under Napolean Bonaparte and taught at West Point. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSecretary [of War Leroy Pope] Walker has resigne, many doubted his abilities; difficulties of setting up a new government during time of war; Mr. Walker did best he could under the circumstances; your vest coats are not here; argue in the family, he [JT] and Mrs. Tyler have been sick; might go to Richmond next week; worried about what side Kentucky will take; John may copy his Mexican saddle but he [JT] will not let him have it. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeneral [Leroy Pope] Walker was not the subject of the editorial \"Military Complaint\" because the complaint did not come from his troops. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr. that this letter was in reply to his note to Forsyth about an editorial in the Mobile Daily Register. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes Mobile is secured, in war there is no excuse for laxness in protecting cities; General [Leroy Pope] Walker is a good man for protecting Mobile; the Peninsula has a good general; slaves are working on the fortifications; Congress is busy; few military nominations have been acted on earlier but now are; trying to get alcoholics out of high ranks; dreamers get nothing done-have to work to shape our destinies; asks if he has heard from James Semple? he is supposed to report to the Merrimack. 3 pp. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of the letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"[C]ongratulations...upon your late financial stroke.\" 1 p. Cy of ALS. Including AN, John Tyler to President Davis, summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConstantly on the march; weather very bad, horses porrly shod; hoping to meet the enemy in order to break the monotony; wishes he knew someone who could get him a commission in the regular army; much sickness; if he does well in the field there is a small chance he will get a commission, but they go to men who know someone. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanking him for his complimentary message. 1 p. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, summarizing contents. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFailed to et the [Richmond] Whig issues containing \"Python? papers, but Capt. Warren sent them; people talking about them; write what really happened at Shiloh; Richmond threatened from Penninsula and Fredericksburg; troops moving through Richmond. 3 pp. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr. summarizing \"Python\" part of letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdministration has finally achieved its aim to establish a military dictatorship; plans to offer his services in effort to defeat both the Union army and the \"enemies of free government.\" 1 p. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces Major John Tyler, a scholar, and a fine soldier; Tyler will explain to him General Price's scheme. 1 p. Cy of ALS. Including ANS by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents; praising [T.H. Watts?] as a good general. 1 p. Also including a Cy of ALS, Col. James T. Holtzclaw, Montgomery, Alabama, to Col. Thomas Hill Watts, Richmond, Virginia, 11 June 1862. 2 pp. Also including ANS by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents; praise of [T.H. Watts?] as a general; deaths of Generals Garrett and Tracy at Vicksburg. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWalker's resignation not yet received by War Department; knows that Col. Watts and Secretary of War Randolph were old friends and has a letter of introduction to Watts, has been speaking to him of Walker's case, spoke to Watts of Bragg's treatment of Walker and other officers; Lt. Smith told him [JT] in Augusta more about Bragg's attitude towards Walker; advises him to go to Richmond and present his side; Watts will let him know how his conversation with Randolph and Adjutant General Samuel Cooper goes. 4 pp. Cy of ALS. Including AN, summarizing contents of letter. Also, including a Cy of ALS, from John Tyler, Jr., Columbus, Georgia, to Colonel T.H. Watts, Attorney General [of the] C.S., [Richmond, Virginia?], 21 July 1862. Learned from Lt. Smith of Bragg's vindictiveness towards Walker extending to Bragg criticizing Walker to Secretary of War [Judag P.] Benjamin; Walker has been motivated by goodwill and is responsive to orders; Bragg has been motivated by vindictiveness, Bragg should not have such power over others; justice should be done to Walker. 4 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants a field position, not a desk job; has been asking General [Leroy Pope] Walker, Secretary [Judah P.] Benjamin, General [Braxton] Bragg, and others for a field position, but in vain; let General Walker withdraw his resignation, then will be assigned to his staff; criticisms of Bragg are well-founded; not liked by his men. 4 pp. Cy of ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., stating that letter is about his case. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses copy of his [JT] letter to Watts; Jefferson Davis thinks he is using Bragg to further his own ambitions but Bragg is working for himself; Davis and Bragg are disregarding the interests of the Confederate States; worried about...\"the freedom of the Citizen and the Rights of the State.\" 2 pp. Cy of ALS, from John Tyler, Jr., Richmond, [Va.] to Colonel Thomas H. Watts, Attorney General, C.S.A., [Richmond, Virginia.?], 15 July 1862. Feels it is necessary to explain General L.P. Walker's case; Walker worked hard to train and arm 3 regiments of Alabama troops only to have them taken away and given to General Bragg; Bragg relieved Walker of command out of spite, thinking that Walker had slighted him when Walker was Secretary of War; this isn't fair-Walker should be restored to his command. 7 pp. Also including AN, letter is about the facts in General Walker's case. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received both his letters; doesn't think Davis trying to \"...destroy private or public liberty'; however Davis unequal to the tasks brought on my the crisis of war ; has received other criticisms of Bragg's conduct; urges him to write again. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgrees Davis is unable to meet the crisis of war; fears Davis means to make himself a king if Congress passes the conscription law and the law giving Davis power to remove officers at will; thinks Bragg will not live long; West Pointers too dominant in the Army; says he has no official duty in the Army since he opposes Davis' conduct of the war; solicites Yancey's aid in obtaining a commission in the regular army for James R. Tyler. 7 pp. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr. summarizing contents of letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived his letter; tell Genreal Price that he will join him as soon as he has gotten the last lot of shoes that he can get; has gotten about 5000 pairs so far. 1 p. ALS. Inlcuding AN by John Tyler, summarizing the contents of a letter from Col. C.H. Minge to John Tyler, Jr. 20 Feb. 1863.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFeels he has been dealt with unjustly; will try to help him get an official place. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr. about contents of this and a letter of 25 Sept. 1862. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived several of his letters; there are disagreements about the merits of General Price's activities in Mississippi; feels (along with the public) that Price can hold the Mississippi Valley; Richmond needs an evening newspaper; the Examiner is a good one; the Mobile Register supports Bragg; Tyler should use his pen and not seek a place in the army. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived his letters and Major Gaines' \"Chapter of History\" has shown them to various people; agrees with him that General Price would be the best president and general; will not publish the letters but will send them to Yancey; gave the letter about the Battle of Iuka to Yancey. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr. summarizing contents of letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003egranting leave of absence to Lt. [James R.] Tyler by John W. Riley, A. A. General, Richmond, Virginia 1 p. PDS. Including ADS, from N. W. White, Brigade Surgeon, Jerusalem, Va., 17 Jan. [18]63, extending leave of absence until 25 January 1863. Also including ADS, from N. W. White, [Sur[geo]n in charge of Jerusalem General Hospital, extending leave of absence until 21 Feb. 1863. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived his description of the Battle of Cornith through Mr. Roane; read the \"Python\" letter; discontent about conscription law very serious; patriotism of the masses being deadened by the blockade, lack of transportation, and the exemption clause of the conscription law; [Joseph E.] Johnston to lead the Western army; enjoys getting his letters; Bragg preparing transportation to move troops to Mississippi. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived \"Python\" letter; Richmond papers said it was too long to publish; same true fof article about Pres. John Tyler; glad he found an editorial position; desires him to send his articles. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been requested by Major John Tyler to write him introducing Mrs. Clark; she is going to Richmond to acquaint Davis with conditions under which the Democratic party of some Northeastern states might induce their states to end the war by joining the confederacy; asks him to listen to Mrs. Clark and do what he can to further her plan. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, saying letter is introducing Mrs. Clark. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived last \"Python\" letter about forming an alliance with the Northwest; the Northwest needs the South because they need free access to the Mississippi River; when peace comes the South will be the most prosperous country on earth; the treasury will be filled by profits from cotton and tobacco. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Python\" letter received and given to Mr. Yancey; doesn't like the idea of political union with any Northern States, unless could detach the southern parts of Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois; expresses confidence in South's ability to keep fighting despite privations; last \"Python\" article might demoralize the public; inefficiency of wartime legislature; everyone well here; wishes him good luck on the Western campaign. 3 pp. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBrill charged with desertion; charge signed by J. Rochelle Tyler, and witnessed by Thos. R. Dunn and Wm. B. Andrews. 1 p. ADS. Including AN by Jas. R. Tyler, 21 May 1863, summarizing contents. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis letters received; failure of Indians at Grand Gulf to prevent the Hartford from descending on the Mississippi River; hoping General Price's mission in Arkansas will succeed; Holmes' Army dissolved; reinforcing Bragg; Union movements in Mississippi and Alabama; movements of Hill and Longstreet; work of Congress: tax bill, bond sales, European loans; thinking of retiring. 5 pp. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of the letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis letter received; Austin being fortified; under martial law; nothing has yet been done about his \"policy,\" hasn't been able to talk with Gov. [Pendleton] Murrah; will let him know when something is done. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHappy that his brother elected to the Confederate Senate; this is a blow against his enemies. 2 pp. CY of ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRead his address to the legislature of Georgia and greatly admires it; old Washington politicians who control the Confederate government are not respecting the rights of citizens and property; fears they are trying to set up a monarchy with the help of West Point graduates; left the Bureau of War because did not like the way the administration was running the war of the government; suspension of writ of habeas corpus more odious than martial law; glad he struck a blow for civil liberties. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTook his letter 9 days to come from Selma; trying to get John M. Kelso, who deserted a year ago, back on duty; if Kelso is still under his command or if he knows where Kelso is, then it is his duty to return him to his regiment. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler Jr., that Kelso has left, taking his horse, saddle, and bridle; he doesn't know where he has gone. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks him for his letter; the states must resist the administration's efforts to impose military rule; the people must be made aware of attacks on their personal liberties; enjoyed reading the speech he made in Selma. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes he could be free to wield his pen in the cause of state sovereignty and constitutional liberty; has no vacancy in his government for him; he probably likes the resolutions recently passed by the Georgia legislature. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., Brown wrote to him at Selma.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrote her the two previous days; ladies must beware of sullying their reputation by writing too much; the Union army cut the railroad south of Petersburg; hopes to join her at the end of the month. 2 items. Partial ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that his speech made in Selma, Alabama, \"Our foreign and Domestic Status,\" has been reprinted in DeBow's Review; congratulates him on the \"happy change in our Georgia military,\" mentions that he has been ill. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePleased he has been restored to command; offers services to him. 1 p. Cy of ALS. Includes AN, summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeneral [Henry Alexander] Wise wrote the lead article in yesterday's Enquirer, acting from a patriotic conviction; the other four men will have to stand together to save the country. 1 p. Cy of ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., relating to Wise'ss appountment to the command of the Department of Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"The Bearer, J. Rochelle Tyler, 1st Lieut. of Co. A, 1st Batt. of Va. Inf[an]try, a Paroled Prisoner of the Army of Northern Virginia, has permission to go to his home, and there remain undisturbed. [signed] D.B. Bridge [?]\" 1 p. PDS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter received; encloses a draft for $160, although doesn't remember the debt; send receipt for draft. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., draft received and receipt sent. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGlenn and Howard, Baltimore Gazette, [Baltimore, Md.]. Suggests Baltimore Gazette take the lead in expressing Southern sentiment, since Baltimore is destined to become the leading Southern city; unite all conservative thought behind Andrew Johnson so that military rule could be brought to an end; suggests the new party be called \"Constitutional Republican\" to avoid the bad connotations of the Democratic party name; offers to move to Baltimore, set up his law practice, and help them with the newspaper. 3 pp. ALS. Including AN, summarizing contents. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Howard and he believe that the fewer people involved in running a newspaper, the better; therefore they can't offer him a position. 2 p. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnloses $50; Robert [Tyler] and his family are well. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., $50 enclosed. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThinks he should not have trouble finding a newspaper job since he writes so well; suggests he try looking in Washington, Richmond, Baltimore, Norfolk, and New York; Montgomery is dull but he can't leave until he earns some more money; urges him to send news about family. 4 pp. ALS. Including a Cy of ALS, Robert Tyler, Montgomery, Alabama, to John Tyler, Jr. 14 August [i.e. July] 1866. 2 pp. Also including AN, summarizing letter, orginial sent to Mr. Roane. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses various aspects of politics, including Radical Republicans and the Old Democratic party. 8 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis letter received; has left Richmond because unable to make a livign there, having no money to invest in any enterprise; father's political enemies and his own put obstacles in his path; also attacked for leaving wife, whom he believes dishonored him; is in Williamsburg looking at an offered position and is preparing a lecture for Baltimore; desires him to explain his meaning in his previous letter; especially on whom he wants to take revenge. 4 pp. Cy of ALS. Including AN, summarizing contents of Robert Tyler's letter of 2 Nov. 1866.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTyler in Wiliamsburg practising law; Robert [Tyler] was in D.C. and now in Baltimore looking for a new job; Robert now agrees with him about the evil motives of the Northern people who do not feel the effects of their actions since they are perpetrated only in the South; is making a living but never knows when his job may end; urges him to write. 3 pp. ALS. Including ANS, by John Tyler, Jr., letter from A. Roane of of 13 March 1867 says that Robert Tyler agrees with his political views, and letter from Robert Tyler of 14 July 1867, says he should be able to find a newspaper position. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnloses copies of obituaries of her grandmother Tyler and will send her a copy of the first letter her grandfather sent her grandmother; give his regards to Captain and Mrs. Bryant and tell them he will send them copies of some of his articles. 2 pp. Partial ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresident Johnson's administration able to wield little power; suggests he see Mr. Seward about a position; a man with Tyler's brains should be able to get something. 1 p. ALS. Including ANS, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTyler wrong in thinking the people can change the way the country is going; the people are no longer free because they have lost virtue, liberty, and independence; no patriots or statesmen anymore; the press either doing away with freedom or too weak to fight for it; gloomy about the guture. 2 pp. ALS. Including a Cy of ALS, James Gibbons, Philadelphia, [Pa.], to John Tyler, Jr. 22 July 1867. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived JT's letter when he returned from abroad; has seen the President [Johnson] three times and assured him support; thinks a public assurance would be injurious. 1 p. ALS. Inlcuding AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of the letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAuthorized A. G. Aleen of the National Intelligencer to offer his [JT] services in the interests of Democratic and Conservative parties; yesterday learned this had not yet been done; had planned to write several pamphlets and enlist the support of the Catholic hierarchy and the Fenian Brotherhood; fears the intentions of Radical Republicans-will try to take the property of leading Southerners. 2 pp. Cy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosed he will find an article [by Robert Tyler about General Grant] which he can use if he thinks it politically expedient, but do not use his name in connection with it; anxious to hear from him. 2 pp. Cy of ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been concerned about his efforts \"...to save the Republic and to preserve Constitutional liberty...\"; wishes to offer suggestions on how to preserve his power; he must control the War, Navy, Treasury, and Post Office departments by putting in strong and loyal men; beware who Republicans want for their next president; recommends William T. Sherman to be head of the War Department; must control Treasury in order to control the pursestrings; must control the post office in order to keep lines of communication open to the masses; recommends Thomas Ewing of Ohio for the treasury position, and Marshall [Col. W. H.] Lamon or General [James William] Denver for the post office; he must do all he can to preserve the executive's power so he can protect the country from the Radical efforts to curtail constitutional liberties. 11 pp. Cy[?] of ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of letter; stating that the letter had been submitted to Jeremiah S. Black, John M. Binckley, and others. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas just listened to a paper by John Tyler, Jr.; thinks it should be published by the New York Herald in order to advance the acuse of the constitution. 1 p. Cy of ALS. Including AN, stating that the letter was delivered to Lamon on 13 Sept. 1867. Also including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., about the second letter to President Johnson of 14 Sepot. 1867. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn last letter warned him about the dangers around him [AJ]; in this letter wishes particularly to address the problem of who can disenfranchise those white Southern men to whom Johnson had issued pardons; by counting only the Black vote in the South, the Radicals will degrade the presidential office by permitting a Black man's president to be elected rather than a white man's; he must arrange his cabinet so as to prevent the Radicals from overthrowing the presidential authority and prerogatives; predicts all manner of evil consequences (Black people rising against whites, loss of civil rights for Catholics, a dictator) if the Radicals have their way and their man (probably Grant) is elected; if will be able to prevent those calamities from occurring, and could be reelected president. 16 pp. Cy of ALS. Including ANS, by John Tyler, Jr., that a duplicate was given to W. H. Lamon. Also including ANS, by John Tyler, Jr., that the letter was originally dated 11 September 1867 but was changed to 14 September before being delivered to Johnston. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses a copy of a communication from residents of the District of Colombia to Johnson, signed by many residents; believes he can rally the people to support him. Cy of ALS. Including ALS, Native and Naturalized Citizens of the United States resident in Washington City and Georgetown, Washington City, D.C., to Andrew Johnson, President of the United States. 29 September 1867. Appreciates his efforts \"...to maintain the Supremacy of the Federal Constitution...\"; naturalized citizens especially are aware of teh dangerous threats along \"know-nothing\" lines which threaten their liberties; must guard against Congress seizing supreme power; says hopes are in him to protect freedoms. 9 pp. Also including a copy of some of the names of people who signed the petition. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCannot extend congratulations to him if the recent elections [in New York] support the Radical Republiacns, but can if the elections support the Democratic party; his correspondents in Alabama say they need more federal troops there. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, saying the letter \"...expresses teh real danger just now to the Democracy.\" 1 p. Also including AN, summarizing contents of the letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRarely talks about literature or politics, especially the latter, since he cannot vote. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, that this letter was in reply to several of his remarks. Patterson is brother-in-law of Andrew Johnson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTyler owes him $18; please pay at once; is having a hard time making a living. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs at the mercy of his enemies because he supports him [AJ]; the Radicals must be put down in order to preserve peace; even if [Samuel P.] Chase is thwarted in his ambitions, he and Grant will have to watch out for George H. Thomas. 4 pp. Cy of ALS. Including a NCI from the Constitutional Union, 26 Nov. [18]67, about the constitutional convention in Alabama; President Johnson and General Grant will not receive any support from Alabama unless they do something about the situation there. 1 p. Also including AN, summarizing contents of the letter. 1 p. Also including a [DF of an article?], about the flow of time and the passion for commerce with the Orient.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout Alabama politics. 2 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses extracts from a letter of Robert Tyler giving his views of impeachment of President Johnson, and how the blacks in South Carolina, Florida, Mississippi, and Louisiana can take over those states without armed force; recommends he take on Robert Tyler as a writer to support his position. 3 pp. ALS. Including AN, saying that Robert Tyler's articles were attached ti the letter sent to President Johnson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived a letter from Robert Tyler, the contents of which would probably interest him; the different possible candidates for the 1868 election: Grant, Sweard, Chase, Seymour, and Thomas; encloses newspaper articles. 2 pp. ALS. Inluding AN, summarizing contents of letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnjoyed his speech made on 10 December, upholding the Constitution; thanks him for his defense of white Southerners; Radicals unfit to uphold the constitution; there are many who have been left \"...without a State, or a Status...\" by the actionas of the Radical Republicans. 2 pp. [Df? or] ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIf he continues the way he is going, he will not be reelected, and probably [Samuel P.] Chase will be; he needs to spend money in the South on behalf of the Democratic party in order to get some support among the Black population. Cy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses newspaper articles; suffering of people in South and North; threat of anarchy. 2 pp. Cy of ALS. Including AN, saying that two articles from DeBow's Review were enclosed. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived a letter from Robert Tyler-says that the white people in Alabama are standing together politically; white Southerners support President Johnson; everyone, white and black, is ruined; encloses a newspaper article. 2 pp. Cy of ALS. Including AN, summarizing contents of letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe movement is going in the right direction and the adversary should be overthrown; nothing can stop him [JT] when he is doing what he thinks it right; has consistently supported him [AJ]; if he [JT] cannot do what he needs to be done, then appoint John Cantatore or John P. Brophy. 3 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of the letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRobert Tyler believes that if the Supreme Court declares the Reconstruction Acts illegal, military authority in the South will have to be subordinate to civil authority; Mrs. Huneker of Philedelphia, the daughter of James Gibbons, writes that the people will stand by Johnson if he calls on them; expects General John O'Neill to call on him [AJ]; the country can be saved from civil war by moving the executive branch to New York City, where it will be easier for the people to rally around him. 2 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe Radicals have let several opportunities for complete victory slip through their fingers, enabling Johnson to gather strength. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, summarizing contents of the letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eto be offered the National Democratic Committee at Washington Feb. 22, 1868, for adoption. Rendering thanks to Andrew Johnson for his part in upholding the constitution. 2 pp. Df of AD.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBelieves impeachment will fail; please support the action to be taken on Monday. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, summarizing contents of the letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses Robert Tyler's report to the Executive [Democratic] Committee of Alabama; is ready to do whatever he can to support him [AJ]. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, summarizing contents of the letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas forwarded $300 to him by express mail; please acknowledge receipt. 1 p. ALS. Including ANS, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces him to Capt. Theo[?] F. Tobin; Capt. Tobias Sand [Sneed?] might be of use to him [JT]. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSummary of their conversations: 1. all white Southerners have to join together; 2. white Southerners need to join the Fenian Brotherhood in fighting the Radicals; 3. this combination will be directed by the Southerners and can be used for other purposes. 2 pp. Cy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvises him not to spend too much time at [Fenian Brotherhood] headquarters while he is in New York City; Canada in state of alarm; will be in New York City on Monday; encourages him to express his views to Mr. Meehan [?]; does he think a tour of inspection to ______ advisable? 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis letter about Gen'l F[orrest] was received; \"...all the parties we spoke of will be at the appointed place and time.\" Col. Merriwether expressed his views on the subject at the state convention. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, summarizing contents of letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA vacancy is to occur in the office of the Collector of Internal Revenue for the Richmond District; wants him to find out if the Senate and the President will confirm him [WS] in the office. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, summarizing contents of the letter; Selden was confirmed in the position. Also including AN, Col. Stone, the previous collector had to resign because he was involved with fraud. Also including AN, comparing the legality and the oppresiveness of the union of Ireland with Britain to the union of the South with the U.S.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegrets that he is unable to meet him because of business downtown; asks him to call at 1:00. 1 p. ALS. Including an ACS, [P.]G.T. Beauregard, to John Tyler, Jr., [18 June 1868?], making an appointment for the following morning. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWeather is beautiful; regrets he is unable to send the picture because of its size; Jimmy saw Mrs. Ridely and daughters recetnly, has he seen Mrs. Tyler [widow of Pres. Tyler] and her children? Sister's photograph is enclosed, has not has any chills for a while. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses a more perfect copy of his report of his operations in the South; has addressed it to him and Mr. Gibbons since they were the ones who enlisted his aid; the gentlemen coming to the Democratic convention and to meet with him are unaware of the political implications of the movement; has changed slightly the originial wording of his letter of instructions; when the gentlemen arrive, will introduce them to him; that is as far as his present authority goes. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncluding ALS, from John Tyler, Jr., City of New York, New York, to General John O'Neil, the President, and Mr. James Gibbons, the Vice-President ofthe Fenian Brotherhood, New York City, New York. Acting by their instructions, following is a report of what he [JT] did; first, went to Memphis and conferred with N. B. Forrest, G. J. Pillow, and I. G. Harris, showing how Southern interests were supported by the Catholics, how the Fenian Brotherhood had been reorganized after Sweeny's attempt to invade Canada and the exposure of O'Mahoney and Stephens, an dstood ready with government and army to take over a British possession and set up its own government, and how the Fenians and the South could maintain their constitutional liberties if they cooperated; is anxious to cooperate with anyone who will help the South prevent the Radicals from taking over poltically and economically; left Memphis and travelled to New Orleans where he met with General Beauregard, who was sympathetic with the Fenians' objectives; offered him the position of commander-in-chief; Beauregard declined on account of his health; then went to see General Richard Taylor, who declined to join because of his parole; offered Raphael Semmes the command of the naval forces, which he declined fortime being; Beauregard had given him introductions to J.B. Gordon and Wade Hampton, so he approached them; also spoke briefly to Robert Tyler and General [James Holt] Clanton about the Fenian cause; many expressed doubts about the propriety of attacking Canada; approached Joseph E. Johnston, who is occupied with writing a book abd loath to start another war; since arriving in New York City, has again talked with General Beauregard and hopes to persuade him to give them [i.e. Gibbons and O'Neil] his thoughts on the subject; invited John C. Brown to the meeting in New York City; thinks it would be a mistake to invade Canada before the November Elections, for fear such invasion would promote the Radical cause in the U.S.; also it would lead to a religious war, and restrictions on the Catholic Churcg ub teg U.S.; those encouraging them in their enterprise are trying to get them and their Democratic votes out of the country so that the Radicals can be elected to office; if the Democrats are elected to power, they might make war on England an dthen their plan to invade Canada would be welcomed. 46 pp. Also including AN, \"Report of John Tyler, Jr., ...associated with his mission South.\" 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSaw the following people on his trip South: Lt. Gen. N. B. Forrest, Ex-Governor Isham J. [i.e. G.] Harris, Major General Gideon J. Pillow, Gen. [P.] G. T. Beauregard, Admiral Raphael Semmes, Gen. Richard Taylor, Nr. Robert Tyler, Gen. [James Holt] Clanton, Major Gen. J. B. Gordon, Lt. Gen. Wade Hampton; Forrest Gordon, and Hampton agreed to meet with them and advised contacting Gen. Joseph E. Johnston; Beauregard came to see him in New York City and advised contacting Major Gen. J.C. Brown; a meeting has been arranged for early July, which Beauregard, Forrest, Gordon, and Hampton will attend; if they think it necessary, there will be other Confederate leaders at the National Democratic Convention whom they can consult; is looking forward to introducing them to the generals, and hopes the plans will be successful. 6 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosed is a copy of a letter from Wade Hampton, stating his position as well as those of Generals [William] Preston, Gordon, and Forrest on their recent interview. Including AN, summarizing contents of the letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAuthorizes him to consult with General [P.] G. T. Beauregard and other former Confederate officers about the Fenian Brotherhood's plans; lets them know how much they admire their abilities and how much they would like them to join them. First sentence revised by John Tyler, Jr. 2 pp. Including AN, summarizing contents of letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHealth precludes his acceptance of the command offered; General Richard Taylor may be able to assist him. Including AN, summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes his health will be restored; plans to use the introduction to Richard Taylor this evening. 1 p. Including AN, summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUntil such time as the foreign power which he represents has a de facto government and a flag, there can be no naval force; when that time comes he will be happy to become the commander of that force. 1 p. Including AN, summarizing contents of letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInquires whether they wish to stay with their delegations to the convention or have their own suite; expects them about the last of the month. \"Keep uncommitted on the Presidential question.\" 2 pp. Including AN, summarizing contents of letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvises him to secure a suite of rooms for the party; will be in New York City by the 1st of July; has written to [John B.] Gordon and [Wade] Hampton and has seen John C. Brown about this. 1 p. Including AN, summarizing contents of letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill arrive in New York about 3 July; has arranged a room already. 1 p. Including AN, summarizing contents of letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived his letter; reminds him of his [RS] letter of last May, wherein he states that he could be of no service until such a time as the cause has a de facto government; when that time comes he would be glad to assist the cause. 1 p. Including AN, summarizing contents of the letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGordon, Forrest, and he [W. H.] concur in the agreement reached the other day; is planning to leave this morning. Including AN, summarizing contents of the letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis letter and telegram have just reached him; F[orrest] has now told him everything; saw Gen'l [Julius?] Hayden who says the country around Huntsville is likely to erupt [into violence?] anytime; the people are awaiting an opportunity to seize back their rights; expects to be out of Memphis for two or three weeks; Col. Merriwether is fine. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, summarizing contents of letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs busy today; will be free tomorrow morning. 1 p. ACS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn view of the fact that during the recent war, Great Britain was able to regain her lead in world commerce and once again started molesting naturalized U.S. citizens, it is resolved that the Democratic party will protect the citizens of the U.S., will support their claims against Britain, and seek to regain the U.S. lead in worl commerce; since the Republican party is seeking to promote the interests of the rich over the poor, it is resolved (here insert the resolutions on the Reconstruction acts, and on finance, revenue, and currency). 6 pp. AD. Including ADF, of the last part of the preamble and the resolutions. 1 p. Also including ANS by John Tyler, Jr., the delegates, \"instead of laying aside all personal considerations, \" began discussions on cabinet appointments; hence the peculiar tone of his speech ar Delmonicos and his letter to Mr. Preston. 1 p. Also including ALS, from Frank P. Blair, [New York City, N.Y.]. Has decided not to write for publication the letter he promised to write yesterday, as he has often expressed opinions in the past; he agrees with the enclosed resolutions. 1 p. Also including ANS, by John Tyler, Jr., F. P. Brotherhood and Catholics, although his later remarks to the Missouri delegation which were published did seem to redeem his promise.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTalleyrand could have said that he represented a principle at the Congress of Vienna; likewise the Catholics in the U.S. represent a principle and they also have power; tells him this for the benefit of his work at the Democratic National Convention. 1 p. Cy of ALS. Including AN, stating this is a duplicate of the letter sent to Preston.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to a reception on 6 July. 1 p. PC. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], invitation was extended to all delegates at the Democratic National Convention. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill arrange the next meeting between him and Generals N.B. Forrest and [John B.] Gordon and the parties he [JT] represents [i.e. Mr. O'Neill and Mr. Gibbons of the Fenian Brotherhood]. 1 p. Cy of ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., Summarizing contents of the letter; the meeting took place on 12 July in General Preston's rooms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresident Johnson disappointed that Southerners did not insist upon his nomination; he has yielded to the Radicals by agreeing that the black-dominated legislature in the South are to select the electoral college. 1 p. Frag. of AL. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of the letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs just recovering from a fever; agrees with him about the causes of war; says foes are seeking a reason to destroy them; they must wait awhile until able to resist foes; \"church is spreading rapidly and will soon include all worthy men from the Potomac to the Rio Grande,\" urges him to tell how the meeting [between the Southern generals and the Fenians] went. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of the letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis letters received; thanks him for his advice; shall Mrs. Ekins forward his letters to him? 1 p. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of the letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInquires about his daughter [Mattie?], cousing Sally, Mr. C, Tony, and Anna; give them his regards; Mr. Savage's \"abortive\" convention has inspired them with hope, but it didn't fo well for Mr. Savage; the General [i.e. John O'Neill] treated Col. O'Beirne roughly in his speech. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes to acquaint him with his activities of the past summer during which he prevented a \"collision\" with Great Britain and satyed civil unrest in the South; has been twice pardoned and because of his ancestors, is very concerned about the welfare of the United States; hopes to persuade the Democratic electoral colleges [to make the vote in the electoral college unanimous for Grant]. 2 pp. Cy of ALS. Imncluding AN, by John Tyler, Jr., letters to General Dent and to W.H. Seward of 10 and 18 November [18]68, about making the electoral college vote unanimous for Grant.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas saved him additional problems by preventing a \"collision\" with Great Britain and by laying to rest civil disturbances in the South; has been twice pardoned for his past acitivities; enclosed is the legal answer to the report made by Secretary of the Interior [Orville Hickman] Browning about the claim of Col. William Selden, former marshall of the District of Columbia, fo rkeeping prisoners; Browning's predecessors in the office, starting with Jacob Thompson, have treated the case wrongly; Johnson has the power to reopen the case; hopes his family will always be well-treated by whomever is president. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosed letters show he started a movement earlier this month [to persuade members of the electoral college to vote for Grant]; can prove that this summer he prevented a clash with Great Britain and laid to rest some of the civil disconent in the South; has been twice pardoned. 1 p. Cy of ALS. Including a Cy of ALS, from John Tyler, Jr., Washington, D.C., to John B. Gordon, Wade Hampton, Admiral Raphael Semmes, William Preston, J.W. Stevenson, C.C. Clay, John Forsyth, Robert Tyler, and others. 9 November 1868. Is enclosing a letteraddressed to other leading citizens [about the electoral colelge vote]; the predecents for the suggestion can be found in the electoral college votes in 1824, 1836, and 1840; thinks it expedient and necessary to maintain peace for the electoral college to vote unanimously for Grant. 3 pp. Also including a Cy of ALS, John Tyler, Jr., Washington, D.C., to Generals [Wade] Hampton, and [John B.] Gordon, [William] Prestong, I.W. Stevenson, C.C. Clay, Robert Tyler, and others, 8 November 1868. Recommends the Democratic part members of the electoral colelge cast their votes for Grant for the following purposes: as a conciliatory gesture, to show that if he is good to them they will support him, so he won't be left entirely in the hands of the Radicals, and to \"strengthen\" him in his conservative tendencies. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgrees whole-heartedly that the Democrats shpuld give their electoral votes to General Grant, but only with the apporval of Horatio Seymour; doesn't want it to look like they're deserting their candidate; believes Grant will be more conservative if the Deomcrats support him; has expressed these views to his friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses his report to the Fenian Brotherhood, advising them not to invade Canada; they are offended with him because of the advice, but he still has some power over them. 1 p. Cy of ALS. Including a Cy of ALS, John Tyler, Jr., City of New York, New York, to the President, Vice-President, and the Executive Committee of the Fenian Brotherhood. 19 June 1868. Advises against invading Canada for the following reasons: 1. while the Radicals are in power, it will liekly result in their disenfranchisement; 2. since neither Great Britain nor the U.S. can afford a war, they will probably unite against the Fenians; 3. it would be the cause of starting a world-wide union of Protestant nations; 4. the Democratic party needs their votes; if the Democrats win the presidential election in November, there will probably be a war with Great Britain, in which case their invasion of Canada will be welcomed; therefore, it's best to await the results. 15 pp. Also including ANS, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of the letters. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses a copy of General Beauregard's letter [of 19 Nov. 1868]; fears others will not see the expediency of following his suggestion. 1 p. Cy of ALS. Including AN, summarizing contents of General Beauregard's letter and Tyler's to Seward.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould like to have him join him in making some visits tomorrow. 1 p. ALS. Including a poem about love. Also including a list of 7 names.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes the weather will permit them to go visiting tomorrow; comes see her at any time. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuggested to the Female Orphan Asylum that he might be able to lectre on their behalf, but for various reasons, the offer was voteddown. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses the article he wished to see; visited the Board of Trade and believes a lecture can be satisfactorily arranged. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis friends and he would liek to have him [JT] come lecture again, but fear it would not pay him. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses his [JT] book and one of his [WHP] sermons. 1 p. ANS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFragments of poems written about James. R. Tyler. 1 p. ANS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to the wedding of Emma M. Ridley and George P. Burgwyn. 4 items. PC. Also including a card listing numbers and names. 1 item.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to the wedding of Julia Tyler and William H. Spencer, PC.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas not yet seen the archbishop about publishing his letter; invited him to attend the labor union's convention in Philadelphia. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, but John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of the letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInexcusable of him not to print a retraction of the slander against him [JT] sooner than he did; was in the hospital to undergo surgery, not for intoxication, yet he [OKH] mistakenly assumes that poor people are intemperant; family [of JT] was left destitute after the war and he was barred from his former profession; has very moderate habits; Harris' slander is a result of political differences, envy, and hate; General George H. Thomas is a relative and can help at anytime; may be poor, but never have done any base thing, which is more than his political friends can say; he is a contemptible man. 17 pp. Df of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncluding ANS, by John Tyler, [Jr.,], his reply to the slander was not published. 1 p. Also including AN, copied out of the Daily Chronicle, 28 August 1869, \"the slander of the Chronicle upon muself.\" 2 pp. Also including ALS, from Tom Florence, Washington, D.C., to [Col. Io Severns?, Washington, D.C., Sept.? 1869], General Tyler will give him his defense against the slander, which defense is to be published in the Constitutional Union; some of the language may be too strong. 2 pp. Also including ALS, by Col. Io Severns, Washington, D.C. to [?], will put Tyler's letter in the editorial columnl use the following introduction. See oversize file.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a place for Tyler in the Norfolk and St. Nazaire Steam Navigation Co. 1 p. ALS. Including ANS, by John Tyler, Jr., these apers were returned at his request; his application is still to be considered. 1 p. Also including AN, a memo to Charles H. McCormick and others in Chicagoabout the steamship line and to write Professor Maury. 1 p. Also including AN, enclosed is an outline of the Norfolk and St. Nazaire Steamship Transatlantic Line; also two addresses. 1 p. Also including AN, giving Col. G.L. Thompson's address of Col. Thompson, 1 p. Also including an AD, giving the history, routes, and proposed operations of the Norfolk and St. Nazaire Steam Navigation Company of France, and the Virginia and Tennessee Airline Railway. 8 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIf she is still unmarried on 8 oct. 1870, he is to give her 2 books; if she marries on or before that date, she is to give him a coat. 1 p. ADS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. George Alfred Townsend's remark about him in the Chicago Tribune was a lie, and he is surprised the Evening Star printed it, knowing it was such; he wishes to print a refutation. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTook his enclosure to Mrs. Ames, but was unable to see her; she is rumored to be going out with a Memphis lawyer; wishes Tyler could \"win her affections\" and gain access to her fortune by marrying her; \"fraug, violence, and, and plunder [are] the order of the day.\" 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeBow's Review is concerned chiefly with recording the progress of the South; his article on U.S. diplomatic relations with Central and South America sounds useful, but there are no guaranties of a regular column. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill accept the position as associate editor of the National Intelligencer as a man with conservative political views, provided he is allowed freedom in writing and is paid $500 per quarter; if Alexander Delmar agrees, let him sign this. 1 p. ALS. Including ANm, by John Tyler, Jr., this was his ultimatum to Mr. Delmar\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGlad to hear he recovered from his recent illness and hopes things will go better for him; hopes that the late war won't result in the ruin of all the old families; \"wholesale thievery [is] the basis of American life today\" moved to Greenville so children could get an education; after 2 hard years of struggling on his plantation is able to relax a little now; rewrote the manuscript and hopes to get it published; tell Roane he wrote him. 4 pp. ALS. Including AN, letter answered. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHave copies of DeBow's Review beginning with the orginial issue; is interested in his article on his father; the policies of the Old Whigs; tell Gov. Wise to encourage polytechnic education and to open a shcool of Navigation so Virginia can take advantage of the expanding U.S. trade. 5 pp. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of letter; accepted offer \"if ever able to get work again.\" 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWarns that Radicals in Congress are usurping Grant's powers and particularly mentions [Charles] Sumner and [Benjamin] Butler as threats; calls for a veto of the \"Virginia Bill\" suggests that Grant call a General Convention to fram a new Constitution; sees Congress present course leading to civil war and/or monetary crash as it weakens the power of individual states; mentions moving capitol to Mississippi Valley to weaken New England's influence; suggests that Jeremiah Black of Pennsylvania could draft such a message. 9 pp. ALS. Including Cy of ALS, 7 pp. Ibncluding AN, John Tyler, Jr., endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p. Also including AN by John Tyler, Jr., n.d., that letter was given to Mr. Dox of Alabama 24 January 1870, after passage of Virginia Bill; was returned by him 27 January 1870 without being given to Grant. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscontinue efforts to get Democratic Senate and House members to give subscriptions to \"the Course of Parties in the United States under hte Constitution\" to be written along with a literary work on \"Father\" [President John Tyler]; [seems to desire discontinuance due to lack of response]; the Democratic party \"has done nothign to relieve itseld of the many onerous obligations under which it rests.\" 3 pp. Cy of ALS. Including AN endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHaving considered long the situation of the country and general social and political status is returning his salutation and desires a confidential interview. 1 p. Cy of ALS. Including AN endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs enclosing a letter to Robert Ridgway which will explain a confidential metter. 1 p. Cy of ALS. Including ALS from John Tyler, Jr., Washington City, D.C., to Robert Ridgway, House of Representatives, Washington, D.C. 26 Feb. 1870, telling that old war injury acted up last year and therefore has not been working so have disagreeable predicament as regards to boarding bill; will pay back any loans as soon as possible; needs $125 today so he can get out of city. 3 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppreciates his efforst to obtain help [financial?] from Virginia Senators and Representatives but having thought about it must decline such aid; has suffered too much humiliation already. 2 pp. Cy of ALS. Includes AN endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill help him collect his essays; has the weekly he poke of packed away and will hunt it up and copy what you wished; or can bring entire volume to him; Mr. Burwell of New Orleans has the loose numbers. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr., endorsing and summarizing the letter; indicates Tyler wrote back and requested volume brought to Washington. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas the copy of Abell's Life, Mr. Gillett's letter; the birth and lineage he worked out and Mrs. Halloways' book; this is a \"sacred task\" [writing a memoir of President Tyler] but will take sometime due to frequent interruptions. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, John Tyler, Jr., explaining letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas talked to Dr. Cloud, State Superintendant of Education and Chairman of the Educational Board about his [JT] case; he will write to the President of the University of Alabama, N.A. Luniley [sic] [Lupton]; it seems the chairs he [JT] preferred are not yet filled; suggests he immediately write the men mentioned above; his brother will talk to Mr. Cloud also; Keep politics out of this; has sent manuscript to Claxton, Remson, and Haffelfinger of Philadelphia who accepted it; could he send them a short note about it?; wrote to Dr. Luniley [sic] [Lupton] himself. 4 pp. ALS. Including ALS from William Falconer, Greensborough, Alabama, to John Tyler, Jr., 23 March 1870, indicating the name of the President of the University of Alabama is N.A. Lupton, not N.A. Lumiley; sorry about the mistake. 2 pp. Also including AN John Tyler, Jr. endorsing and summarizing both letters. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been in bed or would have answered sooner; it will take time to find out-on the war path for him [JT]  now; come over soon. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, John Tyler, Jr. endorsing letter which is in regards to lecture; answered letter saying to go ahead with arrangements; will share benefits. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received letter of the 15th; will send help to Mrs. [Susan A.] Eppes through Mrs. Semple; will confer with her about admission of Mrs. \"E.\" to Aged Women's Home. 1 p. ALS. Including ALS from W.W. Corcoran, Wash[in]gton D.C., to Jo[h]n Tyler, Jr., Washington, D.C., 24 Nov. 1869, informing that the place at the cemetary he noted as vacated by Doct[or] Hunter has been filled more than three months ago. Also including ANS John Tyler, Jr., endorsing and explaining Corcoran's letter of 17 March 1870. 1 p. Also including ANS John Tyler, Jr., Expressing wish to do for another what he cannot do for himself, however severe his suffering. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from mutual friend General John Tyler [Jr.], is really surprising; how can a sane man expect anyone in these times to invest $300,000 in a cure for Hog Cholera or any other invention; friend in California also has a cure for Hog Cholera and he will get a patent for him; if Tyler's friends cure is also valid perhaps they can take out a joint patent; anyone who wants $200,000 for any invention is either a fool or an idiot. 2 pp. ALS. Including ANS by John Tyler, [Jr.], to Colonel [Farrar], n.d., designating Walton's letter as a breech of faith and an attempt to extort his client's secret; but to get that secret they must pay $300,000 cash. In margin. Also including AN [by John Tyler, Jr.], n.d., identifying Walton's friend as a certain Fletcher, veterinary surgeon from Missouri an California. In margin.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas not forgotten him but has many troubles and did not want to bother friends with them; but he has written first; as a lecturer she has been successful; leaves Monday for Pennsylvania, then Michigan and Kentucky; then shall scribble for the newspapers; knows he does not approve of women lecturing but she has a famiyl to support; brother has drawn on her publisher and left her a debt; can he find him?; the world is utterly selfish. 4 pp. ALS. Including AN endorsed and summarizing letter. 1 p. ALso including D from [?], to Christopher O'Brien, Potomac Steamboat Co., [?], n.d., on verso of endorsement, directing receiver of memo to verify name of company; to draw a declaration of debt; make to copies and distribute. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis lodge [of the Knights of Pythias] accepts his proposal; please advertise; lecture will be in Concordia Oprea House or Masonic Temple; pelase state a preferred date. 1 p. ALS. Including AN by [John Tyler, Jr.] endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p. Also incoluding AN by [Tyler], 28 March 1870, answered lettere as desired. 1 p. Also including AN by [Tyler], 7 april 1870, lecture on the 21st at Concordia Hall. 1 p. Also including AN by [Tyler], 19 April 1870, come on next morning and stop at Howard House. 1 p. Also including AN by [Tyler], n.d., went on 20th; stopped at Howard House; next day no proper arrangements so declined to lecture. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosed is a letter from the pen of \"Python\" which will be republished; read it before interview; has contemplated views on public affairs for 18 months and is now ready to reveal them; of course does not wish to be generally known through his pseudonym. Cy of ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr., endorsing and summarizing letter, indicating that enclosed letter mentioned [but missing] was from the Baltimore Gazette of 25 March 1870. 1 p. Also including ALS from N[athaniel] Michler, Washington, D.C., 7 March 1870, acknowledging receipt of communication os 15 February; and hopes to meet with him. 1 p. Also including AN by John Tyler, Jr., endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCannot intrude upon him again despite the nature of their short conversation; much is being lost by delay in accepting his suggestion; remember he [JT] organized the Bureau of War of the late Confederate States, served as an officer of Rank and Adjutant General; yet the matter can be revealed only the way he suggests; through the Party at Providence Hospital higher personage can be revealed and all worth knowing be known. 2 pp. Cy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis letter of the 8th was received and answer delayed as he expected to go to Washington; he is now not going so will write; appreciates his desire to collect his writings and his books are at his disposal; perhaps he should play Mohamet and come to the Mountain. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr., endorsing and explaining letter; wants extracts from Mrs. DeBow's copies of \"DeBow's Review.\" 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLecture will be at the Concordia on the 21st at 8pm; John Taliaferro wants to be remembered to you; if seeds are being distributed at the department he would like some papers. 1 p. ALS. Including AN by [John Tyler, Jr.], endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould like to see letter and correspondence to which he refers; would like to publish it; knows he has not forgotten the memoir of which they have corresponded. 1 p. AL. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr., endorsing and explaining that Burwell refers to the memoir of President Tyler, and the last Burwell refers to the memoir of President Tyler, and the last correspondence of General G[eorge] [?] H[enry] [?] Thomas. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis [JT] brother and he [WF] have both been ill so his [JT] recommendations have just been sent to Dr. Lupton; encloses a letter from him; keep corresponding with him; in the meantime he has enquired as to his [JT] opening a highschool though dall is the best time of year for that; advised Arch[ibald] Roane to open a school here but he wanted Richmond and politics; suggests he make an effort with Bou[rne?] or some such periodical literature to write short memoirs of early men of Virginia; leave politics out of it; write \"a la Burke\" when his [WF] book Bloom and Briar comes out he will direct the publishers to send a copy. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003estating that life presents few objects worth striving for; one should learn to want but little; hoe does he like the idea of writing an old Virginia times; it would not interefere with other employ; think of old Be[nter?], what a mass of energy that old rascal was; where is his daughter?; can she assist him?; is nearly paralyzed but keeps on working; life is too trifling to despair. 4 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eletter refers to professorship at the University of Alabama 1 p. Also including AN by John Tyler, Jr., that both letters were answered on 10 May [1870]; yielding to 1st suggestion, rejecting last as impracticable with the temper of the Northern press one of envious hate. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eon verso of endorsement, saying he has not agreed to take testimony in the case of Antler vs. Whissle[?] Dickerson; objects to any proceedings held there on the case; reserves the right to move for the suppression of all such testimony. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis last winter has been unusually gay-parties and weddings; Clara went to only two and begged no more; she likes small gatherings; has met a friend of his, Capt. Celsus Price who recently lsot his mother; his [JT] friend Miss Mary Polk married Dr. Draper of Maryland; met Mr. Mag[were?]; happy his prospects are better; may go to Canada and Washington but business has been bad for three years; greetings to family, especially cousin Lettie Semple; his [JT] Major Loughborough did not visit, just dropped letter. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA friend sent the papers express this morning; encloses the receipt; wishes you could call occaisionally on Father Wigest and Sister de Chantel of the Visitation Convent; it would be to your advantage apart from the pleasure of the visit. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCongratulations on his \"bright business prospects;\" prices for [chemical] analyses vary. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReturns the enclosure of his last letter as expects no monetary reward; did not breathe the air of Massachusetts long enough for that; is please to hear of his professional success and bright prospects; good that cousing Sallie has a school and she and Mr. C. are well; he [JT] knows how he feels about the movement [Fenians] which resulted in the late fiasco; O'Neill's late movements have mortified his best friends; with proper direction the organization could achieve its glorious object; still it will not die as it has a holy cause which for centuries has sustained the people of Ireland. 2 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSo glad to hear from him; has searched long to reach him; had pneumonia April 1869 and is well now but tires easily; read his article with interest; fate of this government is shrouded in the future; past symmetry of government is gone and confusion reigns; the republic is in ruins; elements of Civil War exist; legislature is imprevious to the crie sof the people; is deeply affected by death of friends such as Mom[?] Arleise[?], James Murdaugh; the small hermitage [Wurburton] has been sold to Mr. Wood from the north and his title may not be good; are out of Circuit Court and are much fatigued; pleased with Judge Garreson from Accomac Co.; hopes his son Robert has promise at the bar. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr., endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOvercome by heat and has just returned to business; was unab;e to obtain any further information as to the Israelite and his victim who were settling their \"land\" business in Orange C.H.; his friend Rob[er]t T. Craighill, Attorney at Law, Lynchburg is known in that region and may be able to tell of desireable land for sale. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived his letter of the 6th; came here from Variety Springs in Augusta County; about 800 visitors here and as far as he knows neither \"scalawags\" nor \"carpetbaggers;\" waters are medicinal; many businessmen of Richmond here-Judge Lyon; Mr. Carrington of the Exchange Hotel, P. V. Daniel, Jr., President of the R. F. and Potomac RR, W. A. Maury Lovingstine, the Jewish delegate in legislature, Bishop Doggett, Revs. Hoge and Nolley, Mr. Pizzini; from here he goes to the Cold Sulpher near Goshen; then Rockbridge Alum and Variety, then home. 3 pp. ALS. Including AN [John Tyler, Jr.] endorsing letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrote some days ago for him to send manuscripts he elft addressed to Mr. H. B. Cust[in?] of Accomac; will be in Washington in a few days so retain them. 1 p. ALS. Including AN John Tyler, Jr., endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p. Also including AN [Joseph Segar], noting papers returned in preson, 5 Sept. 1870. 1 p. Also including ALS from Joseph Segar, to John Tyler, Jr., 15 Aug. 1870, requesting Tyler to send 2 manuscripts left with him to Old Point; will pay on his end. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes he could accept a series of politcal articles from him but they are financially unwell; \"The XIX Century\" is slowly winning its way but pays little; his [WWH] srevices as editor are gratiutious; they hope soon to be able to compensate contributors; their views correspond and he would like him to appear in their pages monthly as an editorial contributor. 1 p. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr., endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpected to have sent him proceeds for his notes for $75 but they called off the campaign; hopes to send it in a few days; does not want to be misunderstood that he ran when Waller did in 1869 as an Independant Republican as he is now; assumes Conservative and Moderate Republicans voted for him so to defeat Whittlesey; he acted as an honest man not a party man; voted against giving Mrs. Lincoln a pension; to reduce tarriff and Internal Revenue; voted to admit Mississippi, Texas and Georgia without the provisions given Virginia; when possible he supported the Republican part as he was brought up anti-slavery; voted to enforce 15th amendment with no apologies as something had to be settled; is for peace but there will be none if the Democrats are restored to power. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr. endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis letter reminded him of earlier, happier days; he will tell the literary Societies of the University of his desires as the faculty does not directly interfere with such matters; or in getting use of the Public Hall; his [JT] series of lectures would be interesting; will be in Washington Friday, hope to see you. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for subscribers to a new \"National Journal\" dedicated to preserving \"Irish freedom,\" prospectus enclosed. 1 p. PL. Including a PD, \"Prospectus of the Irish Nationalist and Working-Man's Advocate.\" Gives summary of form newspaper will take. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDelayed reply to his second letter to wait for decision on matter; but still has received no definite answer; feeling seems to be that due to studies there wouldn't be time for entire lecture series; but one or two of lectures could probably draw sufficient audiences; was only in Washington on last visit for one day. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN by [George Frederick Holmes] explaining that he saw some students and they feel the entire series would be too much, but that audiences for one or two could be obtained; a room and audience would be provided; necxt week would be best as after Christmas Intermediate exams start. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSend address as he wished to write to him. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been invited to locate in Schuylkill Co. [Pa.] to publish a paper he devoted to the Irish Democratic and workingman's interest; consented then realized he was well known across the country and a paper published in [Philadelphia] would have greater effect; is necessary as radicals are making great inroads in Irish vote; has sent several prospectuses of newspaper and responds ifavorable; is trying to raise funds; first issue out of the 16th of January; says Tyler is the ablest man in country to write articles for sucha journal; glad to hear of book he is writing; would like to bring back former happy government. 4 pp. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr. endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAfter consulting several prominent students has concluded that his 2nd and possibly 3rd lectures would be wel lreceived; Thursday and Friday mnights at the hall of the Washington Society would be best; charge fifty cents for 1, or seventy-five cents for two lectures; presentation of third lecture topic will depend upon reception of second. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr. endorsing and summarizing lecture. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived his letter and he forgot to say if it would be worth while for him [JG] to ask any of the National Democratic Com[mi]tt[ee] if they would lend a hand; maybe that would give them too much knowledge; seems the labors of both their lifetimes could fail for lack of a small sum; with his great knowledge he could unit the Irish people; now is the time and he [JT] is able; needs money; feels for the first time man's inhumanity to man. 2 pp. ALS. Including calling card of James Gibbons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived his letter regarding lecture but Mr. Murphy refuses to publish any shape of lecture; has spoken to the St. Vincent dePaul Society about asking him to lecture on condition that he share proceeds; his name and the society's reputation should draw a crowd; hopes to put him in touch soon. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAt present he can do no more than offer to help secure audiences for the interesting subjects he [JT] mentions; must have his correspondence with others about printing. 1 p. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr. endorsing and summarizing letter explaining it refers to furnishing \"DeBow's Review\" with historical sketches. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks for the interesting letter; couldn't use it in his little history but will preserve it for future possibilities; nothing [in the book] about his father's presidential term will offend him, except the limited space he could devote; was in Richmond when a public dinner was given to Mr. Webster but had no invitation so visited President Tyler instead; is glad Gov[ernor] Wise is doing a biography of Pres[iden]t Tyler. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr. endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived his of the 9th and enclosure; couldn't answer immediately as was engaged in the courts on Boundary between Md. and Va.; the \"prize decision\" and much else has been included in his father's memoirs; is disappointed as has gotten no information from Washington, Cushing, or others as to their retirements from his father's cabinet; [following is a series of questions and tentative answers about Harrison and Tyler's cabinets-who held which position for how long]; strange that he is confused on these matters; answer them briefly, no long account; plans to read final copy with him before gonig to printers. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis [JT] reminisence of Cabinets is in error; [following is a list of appointees to and retirements from Presiden John Tyler's cabinet]; is it possible that neither he nor Cushing nor anyone will supply him the dates? 1 p. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr. endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepeats that he is in error as to the date of Spencer's retirement; [followng a list of positions held and retired in President John Tyler's Cabinet]; mentions dispute between [John Canfield] Spener and [Abel Parker] Upshur regarding the [Alexander Slidell] MacKenzie affair [as commander of the brig Somers he had executed Spencer's son for mutiny]; Spencer wanted MacKenzie turned over to Civil Grand Jury; as Chairman of the Committee on Naval Affairs he [HAW] was consulted; can't you get Cushing or someone to ascertain the dates of retirement; his [JT] dates must be in error. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived his answer to his changing his request for a personal interview upon the subject of religion to a suggestion that he read the interview between the Son of God and Nickodemus; meant no insult; is not judging him; knows other Southern Gentlement who worship only Honor and not Christ; knows he has had the oppotunity to acquire millions yet has remained honest; just wanted him to avail himself of the comforts of religion; hopes he will forgive his intrusion into his inner man. 8 pp. ALS. Including NCL, n.d. entitled \"Bismarck's Religious Character - A Letter of the Prussian Premier,\" dated 26 December 1865. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eClara and she had been looking forward to a trip to Washington next month; but now even if the Major goes they won't as business has been so bad; Clara has developed into a fine girl; the widows are still in sweeds but not beyond approach; would so like to see him well married; the French situation is all absorbing-poor France; sees his friends the Polks and McPheeters grequently; Miss Cornelia Polk married Mr. Drake; Maggie McPheeter had her debut this winter; winter is severe; rumors that Clara will marry son of the richest citizens untrue; the Major is not well. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThey infer from the charcter of the work [Tyler's book Two Civilizations] that sales would be chiefly to father's friends and associates; will superintend publication for 10% commission; must have it in hand to make estimate; portraits on steel cost about $100 each. 2 pp. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr. endorsing and summarzing letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegrets that they will be unable to publish his contemplated work [Two Civilizations Emanating From Jamestown and Plymouth Rock]; it will be a great work and a time will come when there will be a great demand for it, but that time is not now; the whole South and Democratic mind of the country is prostrate; abolition rules there now; doesn't believe he will find a publisher in the North; but don't despair time will make all things equal in the end. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWas not aware that his company was composed of Southerners or did business on could be dispersed of, especially Professor Holmes' History of hte United States; why his book, Two Civilizations Emanating from Jamestown and Plymouth Rock would not interest the general public he doesn't know; Mr. William M. Burwell of New Orleans, editor of the \"DeBow's Review\" is anxious for his articles; Mr. Burwell even wishes to preface the articles with a defense of his father against the Southern Clayites and Van Burenites; history will see his father as betrayed in his efforts to save the Constitution; strongly denounces the Radicals; he works on commission, he [JT] works on royalty. 3 pp. ALS. Including a postscript by John Tyler, Jr., explaining that his work is the first volume of a larger series; planned as a reaction to a speech given by Mr. R. C. Winthrop on the 250th anniversary of the Plymouth landings that insunuated that teh civilization of freedom had overshadowed the civilization of slavery. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHave made an approximate estimate; 1000 copies [of the book Two Civilizations Emanating from Jamestown and Plymouth Rock] in the style of Wallis Peabody, tinted paper $900; 2000 copies $1500; on white paper 1000 copies $800; $2000 - 1300; binding in cloth $28-35; are not prepared to asy what aid they will give in selling in the South and West; feel book should be sold by subscription. 1 p. ALS. Including AN by [John Tyler, Jr.], endorsing and summarizing letter, also mentioning a letter from John Tyler, Jr. to Miss E. V. Mason, January, 1871, on lecture on effects upon society of Divorcements and Independency of Revenues in marries women; [letter is missing]. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas searched his house and Judge Tucker's for the publication you want, but cannot find it; maybe there's a copy in the library of the Historical Society in Richmond; check with H. Wynne of Richmond who is a diligent collector; will send an address delivered by his [JT] father on the 166th anniversary of William and Mary College, 1859; can he get a copy of the Commission of Agriculture report? 2 pp. ALS. Including AN by [John Tyler, Jr.] endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes he enjoyed the wedding fesitivites; there can be no doubt that the only chance of happiness is in the marriage relationship; outside of that all is discontent; at length one may wish for death as a relief from loneliness; such were his thoughts during the Carnival of Washington City yesterday and the day before; in the midst of it all he was never so lonely and perfectly willing to be at rest; yet the Carnival was a perfect climax to the madness of the last 10 years; it diverted the public from the loss of liberty they have suffered, to debauchery and bestiality; it is a government of oligarchy and tyranny; he thinks this privately as the press is as corrupt as the people and their rulers; no journal from the South will be considered; all is lost worth living for; no existing party can save the country; the parties want only power, not service to the public; the nation is marching to the Red Sea of Carnage; the constitutional system is terminated and despotism must follow; the Enforcement Act has passed congressl and the Legislature of Virginia sold themselves to the North and East throug hthe Pennsylvania Centra Railroad, thereby imperiling the alliance between the South and West. 7 pp. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr. endorsing letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs glad he is well; and that he is still defending the South against her Yankee enemies; the work in which he is engaged [the book \"Two Civilizations Emanating from Jamestown and Plymouth Rock\"] is worthy; Northern publishers will be unwilling to publish a work which will hold their boasted civilzations in contempt; the scheme he proposes might work, but the season is far advanced; maybe Celsus Price could help; is too busy to do it; have heard little of his friend the \"viddowt\" [sic] except she is building a house on Lucas Place; probably for some lackyman - wish it were him. 3 pp. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr., endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived his letter from Bolling Baker; no good land left near Mellonville or Enterprise, both on Lake Monroe; but good state land near \"olando\" in Orange County; a good place to practice law; a lady is wanted to open a school; it is splendid country for fruit, game, people; strong democratic area, no radicals; can be purchased for $125 an acre - $200; he [JT] could get the County Judgeship. 3 pp. ALS. Including ANS from J[no] H. L[oper], [Tallahasse, Fla.], to [John Tyler, Jr., Washington, D.C.] 26 [Feb. 1871], informing him that he has the refusal of this entry for 15 days; he could have 80 acres for $100; it is beautiful land so take all of it; can plant garden from the middle of February and again in October [lists what can be grown]; many deer to be found; he was in the \"Confed Navy\" [so called] and ordered here by Mr. Mallory in 1862; met him in Portsmouth, Va. before. 1 p. Also including AN John Tyler, Jr. endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p. Also including AM by John Tyler, Jr., n.d. on verso of endorsement, being rough notes regarding estimates of a Mr. Kapp of persons of foregin birth in the United States 1800-1860, claiming errors in his figures. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas given his letter to Mr. Loper who wll tell him of the country; has not been there [Orange County] but has a relative, Mr. Francis Eppes, in Buckingham County who is well pelased; his [JT] teaching could not be done there but Orange County is better settled; settlers such as Col. William B. Randolph of N. Orleans and Col. Chester from Carolina; These are cultured people; would like him to join that paradise but his business is with the \"Carpetbaggers;\" to get back some of what they have stolen; this was formerly finest area of state; now is in desolation; negroes are in congress. 3 pp. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr. endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAs chairmen of the Lecture Committee of this city's Franklin Society he was given his [JT] letter to Major Walter Jones; will take care of all expenses but travel and he will receive half the gross proceeds should he lecture; as they are new at the business of lecturing and not too successful, they can offer you no fixed sum. 2 pp. ALS. Including PL from the Franklin Society and its refounding after the Civil War; now asking for donations for books, manuscripts, printings, etc. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn his, Judge Baker's and ex-Gov. Walker's opinion, Orlando is the place for him; the Eppes, Randolphs and Chesters are neighbors; his office can be in town; sends directions as to how to get to Orlando; is he has no disabilities under the \"Act\" they see no trouble in procuring the County Judgeship which is the Justice of the Peace also; also could be member of the Lefislature; Ex-Gov. Walker and Judge Bolling Baker send regards; Marion County has too many negroes and radicals for him [JT]; he can build a comfortable cottage house for $75-$80; he should get business in Valudia and \"WeKiva\" Counties, untouched by the war. 4 pp. ALS. Including 9 copies of a PD, n.d., dealing with the Superior oranges, cane and cotton grown in Orange County, Florida. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses a small map showing the land he proposed for him; notices the lake wich is full of fish; neighbors are Mr. Preston, Gen'l B.F. Whitney and Mr. W.M. Tyler; the land will be easy to clear; he could raise a log cabin; sends information on cost of passage to Florida; the county surveyor will run out his land for him; believes his daughter could find godo teaching position with family; this area one part of U.S. the war did not affect; the people are well off. 4 pp. ALS. Including a D, a map, n.d., of the land in Orange County being suggested to John Tyler, Jr. for purchase. 1 p. Also including NC, n.d., on oranges, canes and travel in Orange County, Fla., 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlso including NC, n.d., as to a new town being laid out on former sight of Mellonville, to be called Sanford. 1 p. ALso including NC, n.d., as to General Sanford setting up a town near Mellonville; and planning the largest orange grove in the cotninental U.S., 1 p. Also including NC, n.d., as to the Florida Improvement Co., of New York setting up \"Merrit's Vineyard\" near Mellonville. 1 p. Also including ANS by John Tyler, Jr., 4 and 5 March 1871; also mentions \"money sent as per memorandum enclosed,\" 14 March. 1 p. Also including D, a map, presumably of land in Orange County, Fla., being considered for purchase by John Tyler, Jr., 1 p. Also including PDS by James A. Anderson, 187, a Homestead Application for \"the S 1/2 of SE 1/4 amd SE 1/4 of SW 1/4 of Section Six [6] in Township Twenty [20] S of Range Thirty [30] containing 141 Acre;\" Land Office at Tallahassee, Florida, 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses a copy of Judge Jno. Friend's letter about selling land to the Florida and German sTates Immigration Co.; the Spanish grant purchased by Mr. Sanford is noted for tropical fruits; Judge Baker and ex-Governor Walker would like to see him come to Orange County. 1 p. ALS. Including a Cy of ALS, from John Friend, Fernandina, Fla., to John H. Loper, Tallahassee, Florida 28 Feb. 1871. Dr. Koch has left for Europe to find Swedish or German immigrants for Florida, which mission he believes will be successful and good for Florida.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis $200 received and the deed will be taken care of; best route from Washington, D.C. to Tallahassee, Florida, and then on the Mellonville where his land is; list of vacant lots near his; from what he hears, there are no swamps or marshes around the lake his land is on; potential problems with mosquitoes, turtles, rattlesnakes, and ticks. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill try to arrange for him to give a series of lectures, but doubts many tickets will be sold before he arrives. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., invitation of the Franklin Society of Mobile, Alabama, accepted for April. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGov. Walker and he believe that he [JT] can help regenerate Florida; extends regards to his daughter [Mattie]; lamentation on the Confederate dead and \"our broken hearts.\" 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed to his land is enclosed; has a choice piece of property - don't sell it; Gov. Walker and Judge Baker believe he can be a leading man in that part of Florida and will soon be noticed by showing what a good Democrat he is; get friends to buy land around him; mark his corners well when he comes to look at his land. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter of introduction for John Tyler, Jr. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter of introduction for John Tyler, Jr. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter of introduction for John Tyler, Jr. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvises him of additional vacant lots to purchase for a sugar cane plantation, but he must send money immediately. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStrongly urges him to purchase the vacant land-it is a healthy place, good sil, and can only increase in value; am saving one lot for Nicholas Trist of Philadelphia; send the money soon if he wants the land. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis deed and some letters of introduction have been sent to him; have put in a claim for the vacant lot next to his in case he wants it; ask his friend sto correspond with him [JHL] if they want the land near him. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis friend William Randolph lives near the land John Tyler, Jr. purchased and tells him it is good land; his friend Francis Eppes concurs. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., letter replying to Robert Tyler's enquiry; he is interfering in his business. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrote Mr. McKenzie trying to sell him land; did not refer to any transaction between him and Tyler. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., this explains Loper's communication to Lewis McKenzie. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses newspaper clippings; land next to his has been set aside for N[icholas] P. Trist; will be on his judicial circuit until July. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., land next to his has been bought for N.P. Trist. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSurprised he didn't receive the two letters he sent' wrote Judge Bolling Baker inquiring about political matters in Florida and whether there was a business other than farming for him; has no money at present-spent it all on this farm and has got to wait until the crops come in; wants him to visit Florida first and send back a report; then will decide whether to join him; if Florida fails they can fall back on this farm. 4 pp. ALS. Including AN, letter is \"in relation to Florida matters.\" 1 p. Also including a printed invitation, from the Virginia Dialectic Society, [of the] Va. Mil[itary] Institute, [Lexington, Va.], Final Celebration, Monday evening, July 3rd 1871. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGovernor Walker wishes to see him; Joseph H. Whitner says his land in Orange County is worth $50 per acre; Whitner said Tyler could be elected as the Deomcratic party's nominee for Orange Co. for state legislature; plans to cut a canal between Lakes Munro and Conway, which will increase his property's value. 3 pp. Cy of ALS. Including ANS, by Jno. H. Loper, \"above is a correct copy of my letter.\" Also including ANS, by John Tyler, Jr., Tallahassee, Florida, 20 Oct. 1871, asking [Loper?] to save this copy for him; orginal sent only to McKenzie. Also including ANS, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAt home Tuesday evening, June 6th, 1871, honoring Alberta N. Williams and T.C. Rush. 3 items. PC.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSettles accounts from his lectures to the Franklin Society of Mobile; encloses Dr. Hamilton's bill; good luck with the rest of his lecture tour; it will do them both good to give up [liquor?]. 4 pp. ALS. Including an autographed bill, from F.[?] M. Hamilton, M. D., to O. S. Beers, May 1871, for attendance on and presciptions for John Tyler, Jr., $25. 1 p. Also including an autographed receipt, from F.[?]M. Hamilton, M. D., to O. S. Beers, 15 July 1871, payment received from O. S. Beers, $5. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProceedings of his Franklin Society Lectures used to settle his hotel bill; Dr. Hamilton needs his money and he needs the money he paid on his account. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, summarizing contents of letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs still awaiting settlement of his affairs with Judge Fields; has no money to send him, although still plans to carry out the project [purchasing land in Florida?]. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReturned from California and found his letters; glad he is following his advice; Southerners should trsut President Grant to be their friend; will try to carry out his request [to find him a political office in Florida?]; should consult the local leading men about possibilities; if the south carries on in the spirit of the Sentinel article, she will win Congress' friendship. 4 pp. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs connected with no paritcular paper, but writes articles upon request; is particularly interested in public education in Virginia and is superintendent for Fauquier County; will be happy to print his letter; everyone wondering with what party he should affiliate. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs wondering what induced him to endorse President Grant for another term; in 1864 J. C. B. DeBow called Tyler \"the political prophet of the age;\" what would he tell his father about his stance? 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill endeavor to explain his reasons for endorsing President Grant; the Democratic Party betrayed the South by accepting the compromise of 1850; he no longer looks to the past for political guidance but to the present and future needs; like Sallust, he has decided to support the ruling party so he can help direct the course it will take; foresees the breakup of Democratic Party and joining with conservative Republicans; Republicans have adopted practices first used by the Democrats under Andrew Jackson; abolitionist vote determined who won the 1848 election - if Taylor's party has not pleased them, they would have gone over to the Democrats; Democratic Party has practiced the same \"deceptive professions and false actions\" as Southerners now accuse the Republican Party as practicing; the Democratic Party; because of what it did during Pres. James K. Polk's administration, caused the late war; if Southerners continue the way they are going, they will lose those liberties they still have; the South can be saved only if it looks to the president for protection; the forces of agrarianism are forces of anarchy; if the South doesn't reform, it will be destroyed. 69 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDemocratic part will be unable to succeed unless it joins with part of the Republican party; Southerners more interested in local Democratic successes than national ones; he could probably work with leading Floridians without compromising his principles; he might be able to work out a deal to get himself elected to the U.S. Senate if he can prevent election frauds. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGlad his talents are bing used well; what happened in Orange Co., Fla. last summer has tied up his resources; he can prosper in Florida id he waits awhile; General Grant is a friend to the South; his analysis of the census will be sent to Francis A. Walker; please present the compliments to Gov. [Harrison] Reed of Fla..3 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John, Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs on her way to St. Louis, Boston, and Washington, D. C.; is returning Mr. Loper's letter; some men are planning to finish the S. Florida R. R.; he likes his stand [on support for the Republican party?]. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis seven dollars received; cane will be sent to him; will see Col. Capers for him. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgrees with his article; would cooperate in any plan to annex Cuba or Mexico but the president [Grant] is not interested; the members of the [Republican] party in Florida need to learn to compromise and not quarrel so much with each other. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWas in Washington, D.C., one day and did not see the president; will return shortly and press his case; dislikes interfering with the wishes of the governor of Florida about appointments to judgeships; needs letters of recommendations, anyway, which he has not sent; consults with Governor [Harrison] Reed about a suitable office for him. 4 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter.1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAll he knows about the state of things in Florida is what he [JT] has told him and what he reads i nthe Sentinel; President Grant relies on his friends in Florida to tell him what is happening there; he cannot request a specific post for him because he doesn't know if the governor would approve; asks him to tell about the men holding posts he desires and he will see if they can be removed; asks who in Florida has the most influence with President Grant. 4 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.]. summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePurman, Jenkins, and Conast failed in their scheme which would have caused half the Republican party members to leave; they should lose their commissions so that party harmony can be restored; they don't have much influence anyway. 3 pp. ALS. Including ANS, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of letter; letter was sent by Mr. Bowes but was never delivered. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pp. AD.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIllness and cold weather have delayed his trip to washington, D. C., but will attend to his business there when he arrives. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes to defend himself against charges that he is seeking to disrupt the Republican party; has always worked for party harmony; is glad he joined the Republicans; will point out his work to the president and other senators. 6 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs working on his behalf, but things go slowly; his senators must approve all appointments in Florida; he must be patient and discreet. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas gotten others to sound out his senators about a place for him; will speak to the commissioner of Internal Revenue about the assessor's office for either him or Mr. Walton; the Sentinel has the potential of being Florida's leading political newspaper. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIf he receives appointment to the assessor's office, he will raise Tyler's salary to $ 2,500 a year and the management of the Sentinel will remain as is. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been speaking to Senator O[sborn] about a poet for him of Mr. Walton; they cannot be confirmed in a post without at least one Senator's approval; Osborn fears that he and Walton support Gov. Reed and not himself; Osborn will visit Tyler in Tallahassee; pay no attention to those trying to get him into trouble-that would ruin his chances. 5 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWent to see Senator [Oliver Hazard Perry Throck] Morton about the possibilities of someone being appointed over the objections of one's senators; he thinks it \"quite doubtful.\" 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Walton and he have made an arrangement suitable to him, so [he should] push for his appointment [to the assessor's office]; plans to make the Sentinel a leading Grant nwespaper in the South. 3 pp. Cy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Walton's appointment has been delayed; Senators will not confirm appointments unless one of the appointee's senators agrees to it; also need letters sent to Commissioner [of Internal Revenue] Douglass about P.'s [i.e. Purman's] disrupting activities; Washington officials have little interest in local disruptions of the Republican party because there is so much of it in the South; advises him and Mr. Walton to go to the convention in Jacksonville to see how things are, politically speaking. 8 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis letters to Dr. Silas Reed have been forwarded to Cheyenne, Wyoming. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, summarizing contents of a letter, from Silas Reed, Cheyenne, Wy[oming] T[erritor]y, to John Tyler, Jr., [Tallahassee, Florida]. 23 December 1871. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames M. Ray asked him to tell him [JT] that he should write Grant a letter requesting an appointment; Sec[retar]y [of the Interior, Columbus] Delano will present his case to Mr. Douglass; the Greely movement will fizzle. 3 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas written to Sec[retar]y Delano about his appointment - Delano and Douglass support him; will have Grant appoint him when the Senate adjourns so Senator Osborn can't interfere with it. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses a review written by Frank Alfriend [of Gov. Wise's memoir of President Tyler]. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of this letter and one of 3 July 1872, from same to same. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegrets Alfriend's review was lost; he [JT] did justice to President Tyler and to Governor Wise; in the second volume of his constitutional history, he writes that his [JT] father's administration was both brilliant and a success; Greely's agrarianism can only lead to the despotism; asks him to review his Common and Civil Laws in the United States. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Grant to remove W.J. Purman from office of assessor of internal revenue, and appoint John Tyler, Jr., in his place; Purman is a disrupting influence, but Tyler has ably supported the Republican party in his newspaper. 1 p. Cy of AL. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of letter; copies also sent to James M. Ray of the Bureau of Internal Revenue, and to Silas Reed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests that W. J. Purman be removed from office of assessor because of his disrupting influence, and that Tyler be the Republican Party in the fall elections. 2 pp. Cy of AL. Including AN, summarizing contents of letter; this copy made on 18 July [18]72.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGovernor [Harrison] Reed's request must wait until Grant returns next Tuesday. 1 p. A Telegram. Including AN, summarizing contents of telegram; and summarizing contents of telegrams of 23 July and 25 July 1872. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeparted to Tallahassee too hastily to say good-bye; felt Mr. Walton did not want him around, so came here and got his old job back; he could have done great things for Mr. Walton. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill write him more fully on the matter [of offering Tyler a position as editor] after the Alabama State Republican convention. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter; Tyler replied that he will become an assessor and so declined the offer. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout behind-the-scenes political maneuvers on the part of Osborn, Adams, Randall, and others at the Florida State Republican convention. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas raised money for campaign if nominated. 1 p. A Telegram.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTyler has been appointed as assessor of Florida by the President [Grant]. 1 p. Telegram. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of telegram. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBowes is too mean for words; Black people tried to burn the office because of him; no one likes him; Ramsden is just as meant but has not yet shown it; if he decides to start a paper, he [STB] will run for it for him - people like him. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCongratulates him on his appointment; urges him not to make any promises until he has seen him. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses the new regulations on distilled spirits; Mr. Purman has been notified about his appointment; terrorisim will used to prevent fair voting. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter; Sydney T. Bates formerly worked at the Sentinel office. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives advice on starting a newspaper; will easily be profitable if he gets state work; Mr. Walton should get rid of \"that barbarian,\" [Mr. Bowes]. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter; Sydney T. Bates formerly worked at the Sentinel office. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGlad he received his appointment; hopes that Greeley and the rin will be defeated; is leaving for Saratoga Springs, New York. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe regulations sent to him and the papers in the office should be sufficient to explain his job; if not, he can write for advice; he'll soon learn his job. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests his help in finding a job; his father is very old and unable to support his family; there are no employment opportunities around here. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter; told him he was unable to help him. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoes Tyler still plan to start a paper? If not, her will take a job in Tampa, Fla.; What is his opinion of the recent nominations in Florida? 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter; Ramsden worked in Sentinel office. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs it true Gov. Reed is going to cooperate in promoting the state ticket?; if true, the Republicans will carry the state. 1p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests him to come to the convention; believes the \"ring,\" ticket will be defeated; people think he [HR] supports Greeley. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill try to get to Jacksonville if not too ill; will cooperate with his work, but does want a place on the ticket; thinks the liberal Republicans should nominate a ticket, whether the Democrats endorse it or not. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter; replied that he has nothing to offer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas had revenue experience, and would appreciate a job; for reference contact Mr. H. Williams, Major Sherman Conant, Capt. J.W. Johnson, and Mr. Walter Gwynn. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter; replied that he has nothing to offer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEveryone here happy that the Republican factions have reunited; please have Gov. Reed reappoint Henry Roundtree as a judge of Hernando Co,; he is a good party man; Gov. Reed must do something about the Harris clique [including Grreley, Bloxam, Long, and Mathews] which opposed the national and state tickets; the governor needs to reward his friends with offices. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJ. O. Mathews, sheriff of [Marion] County, has gone to Tallahassee to influence him against him [WHL]; Mathews is a Greeley man and opposes the state and national tickets; urges him not to listen to Mathews. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letters of 18 and 20 Sept. [i.e. Aug.] 1872; Gov. Reed is to read them and return them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests Tyler to donate $50 to the Republican Party for campaign purposes. 1 p. PL. Signed by J. D. Enos, Asst. Secretary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout political maneuvers and compromises withing the Republican party. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], letter is about \"contemplated movements.\" 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePeople want to see a better choice than that offered by the Democratic state ticket and the [Republican] ring; political maneuvering in Florida. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMovement afoot to nominate a third ticket; has been offered $25,000 to resign, but won't do it; if he came, he might be nominated to an office. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], letter about \"political game going on.\" 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to be nominated for Congress and nothing else; Call talked to him about political matters; he [CC] is acceptable to the Liberal Republicans. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], this letter and that of 26 Aug. [18]72 are about \"political games and movements.\" 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants a commission as justice of the peace so he can help young colored men register to vote, because their votes are needed. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter; replied that he would nto recommend his appointment because he wanted to register people improperly. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe house of which he spoke is not favorably located; political maneuvering. 2 pp. ALS. Including an AL, [Chas. Cowlam, Jacksonville, Fla.?, to John Tyler, Jr., Tallahassee, Florida?], n.d. The election commissions must be composed so as to prevent the inspectors sent by the \"Ring\" from having any influence. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe letters from the A. M. E. Church, from Dr. [Silas[ Reed, and from Governor [Harrison] Reed, and from the secretary all support the dismissal of Purman and his appointment; Mr. Hart is a worthy candidate for governor [of Florida]. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe only way to remain strong in their committment to temperature it to turn to God. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to speak at the Grant and Wilson meeting. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizng contents of letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe and B. [i.e. Bloxham] must not do anything yet; waiting to see what Cheney and Conant will do; encloses letters for B[loxham], Gibbs, and W____. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe [Executive] Committee [of the Republican Party] is trying to defeat him [HR]; they plan to win by using fraudulent registrations; [James M.] Ray had resigned. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Tyler to send official stationery, and ask the governor to appoint him as justice of the peace and notary public; he needs to be reimbursed for postage and printing done for his job as assessor; is forming Grant and Wilson clubs; wants to be nominated to legislature. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], wrote him on 11 Sept. that had written him on 3 Sept. 1872.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[Marion] County supports state and national [Republican] tickets; had a peaceful, orderly meeting yesterday with good speeches by Judge Hart and Major Stearns; would be nice if he gave a speech; has been appointed a notary public. 2 pp. ALS. Including ANS, by John Tyler, Jr., wrote him that assistant assessors not permitted to hold other offices.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePolitical maneuvering between the conservatives and the \"ring,\" Major Bell is trying to secure his [HR] nomination as U.S. Senator; a trip to Washington, D.C. may be necessary - will he need permission to go? 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout the actions of the Ex[ecutive] Committee [of the Florida Republican Party]; possibility of Tyler moving to Jacksonville. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends replies to his questions about his duties as assessor; his nomination ought to show the colored people that Grant did not support his predecessor [Purman]; Greeley coalition weakening. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by James M. Ray]. 13 Sept. [1872]. He has not resigned; Senator Osborn in town. 1 p. Also including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGreeley's supporters concede his defeat on the national level but believe they can win on the state level; they will probably succeed in Florida because of the \"odious men\" on the Republican ticket; we need a \"Grant Reform\" ticket which will bring together many different elements; different factions of Republicans; dominance of carpetbaggers in office. 6 pp. Cy of ALS. Including ALS, from John Tyler, Jr., to \"My Dear Gov[erno]r\" [Harrison Reed, Jacksonville, Florida, 13 Sept. 1872]. Above is a copy of letter he sent to Ray; he should be strong in urging adoption of Grant Reform ticket. 1 p. Also including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., letter of 13 September 1872 to Harrison Reed is in reply to his of 11 September [18]72. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppointment as notary public and justice of peace will not interfere with his assessor duties; if elected to the legislature, Gov. [Harrison] Reed will \"make it all right with the Department;\" will continue to send certificates of entries in his assessment if required to do so. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis last history article very good; he [RT] may go to New Orleans, 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCowlam has left for New York; he, Gibbs, Allison, and he [HR] must go to Washinton, D. C. and Pensacola; send copies of his letters to the committee [Executive Committee of the State Republican Party]. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[JT] should not remove Conant - he supports Gov. [Harrison] Reed; he [JB] secured the letter from Walls, thinking it might be useful some time. 1 p. Cy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests him to donate $100 to the Republican Party for campaign purposes. 1 p. PL. Signed by J.D. Enos, Asst. Secretary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShould he continue writing letters for the Sentinel?; the South should not support Greeley; the Independent National Democratic Committee is working for Grant; he would like to send the letter he wrote to Dr. Wat Henry Tyler of Westmoreland, Va., to Mr. Henry C. Page for publication in his paper, the N.Y. Era. 4 pp. Cy of ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas sent his letter to Dr. [Wat Henry] Tyler to Henry C. Page of the N.Y. Era; the letter will appear at the right place at the right time. 1 p. ALS. Including a Cy of ALS, from William Archer Cocke, Monticello, Florida, to Henry C. Page, Ed[itor of the] N.Y. Era, 3 Oct. 1872. Am enclosing a letter from John Tyler, Jr., for publication; he is a fine person and a devoted Grant man.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks him and the president [for removing Marshall Conant and Att[orne]y Bisbee]; urges him to tell the president he will always serve him. 1 p. Cy of ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe [WHL] was not nominated [for the state legislature] because Mr. McGrath backed out on his promise to support him; he can control at least 2 of the 3 nominees; talk about proposing a ticket uniting conservative Republicans and Democrats - should he do it?; it will be an all-white ticket to oppose the nominated all-black one. 3 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received his letters of 22 August and 1 Oct. 1872 requesting $50 and $100; since the committee has not invited him to speak (except once) and since they did not support his appointment as assessor, he sees no reason to send the money. 2 pp. Cy of ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReplies to his letter of 3 Oct. 1872; has not been invited to speak because in Florida it is customary for those wishing to speak to volunteer and not wait to be asked; he had nothing to do with the arrangements of the convention in Jacksonville; the committee did nothing either to hinder or to help his appointment as assessor. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlease critique the enclosed article which he wrote; for the Sentinel is writing a paper on Hart; use Hart's influence for Grant. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests a donation of $100 to the Republican campaign fund. PL. Signed by J.D. Enos, Asst. Secretary. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter, receipt enclosed. Also including ANS, by J.C. Greeley, 16 Oct. [18]72, receipt for Tyler's contribution of $100 to the Rep[ublican] Ex[ecutive] Com[mittee]. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould prefer a judgeship to the post office position; Gilman might be able to help him; Judge Hilton could write editorials for him; Dyke might sell his newspaper. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas forwarded his and [Wm. Archer] Cocke's letters to H.C. Page at New York; hopes to carry Virginia in the election. 1 p. Cy of ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], letter about steps Gilmer has taken to enable him to purchase the Floridian newspaper. Also including ANS, by John Tyler, Jr., to Mr. Ray and others, 10 November 1872, Dyke offered him the Floridian cheaply; if in his hands, it would \"completely disarm\" the opposition and cause them to support Grant. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThinks his production [an article] is excellent; has written on a similar topic earlier; suggestions on where to publish the article. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBelieves his article should come out in pamphlet form and has written Mr. Walton about this subject to his approval. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests an autograph of President John Tyler. 1 p. ALS. Including ANS, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of letter; replies that he lost his father's letters during the war. 1 p. Also including The Index, Newburgh, N.Y., vol II, no. 3, December 1872. See p. 2 for excerpt of letter by John Tyler, Jr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrder for Jenkins to pay $100 out of his [JT] current salary to the Republican State Executive Committee. 1 p. ALS. Including ANS, Ed. M. Cheney, Chairman, [Republican State Executive Committee], Jacksonville, Florida, 17 Oct. 1872. Money received. Also including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReturning Mr. Gilmer's letter; hopes he will be able to purchase the Floridian; Judge Hilton would make a good partner; Hart will make a good governor - perhaps he will appoint Tyler to a place. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoney for S. P. Bayly received and given to him; he shows his articles to all the leading men; if he were to give a speech, he would easily get people to follow in his path. 2 pp. Cy of ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter; original sent to Silas Reed. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMany old Democrats prefer Grant to Greeley; his Sentinel articles are read down here and are well recieved; he can influence the men nominated to the legislature from here; will be a Republican majority here; he has immense influence. 3 pp. Cy of ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter; original sent to Silas Reed. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Walton unable to publish his article on 'The Issues of the Future;' will try to find someone else to do it; H. C. Page published his letter to Dr. [Wat] Tyler; please correct the following sentence in his letter. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSent Tyler's letter to the Chairman of the Independent Committee and asked him to use his influence against Munger [?]. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs very depressed; a cataract has destroyed sight in right eye; needs a loan desperately. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMunger[?] is a nasty person; [Harrison] Reed wants the Senate seat - Hart should offer him a cabinet position instead and keep Reed on his side; corruption of Democrats and Republicans; did he [W. A. C.] slander Reed in his letter to Hart? 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs sure Robert Jones understands Tyler's inability to assist him; Jones has temporary employment; Bessie [Denison] not well and is travelling to Virginia and maybe South Carolina; is having money problems with the school. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanking him for letting him read LeCain's[?] and Cave's letters; they are surrounded by knaves who know nothing of statesmanship; the Sentinel has suffered since Tyler left - he needs another paper to edit; hopes Tyler gets the Senate seat if he wants it; he [WAC] prefers a federal judgeship; is working on a book on moral philosophy and Christianity; recalls meeting Tyler and his father in 1840 on a boat while he was going to William and Mary and they were returning to Williamsburg. 6 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eT. W. Johnson would like to see Tyler editor of the Floridian, making it an independent Grant newspaper; Dyke owes money to Gen. Littlefield, who might help Tyler purchase the paper. 4 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of this letter and that of 24 Oct. 1872.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout [T. W.] Johnson's political friends; Hart says [Harrison] Reed would not be placated with a Cabinet position; his family enjoyed his speech; is dissatisfied with his \"W. A. C.\" article; awaits money before doing more publishing. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs enclosing his lists [of people assessed?] for October; urges him to send his pay quickly - his [W. H. L] family needs the money. 3 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout Greeley's duties. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], endorsing letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to publish his speech because of its length; contribution [for $100] received. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn other side is copy of his [W. A. C.] letter to H. C. Page of New York. 1 p. ALS. Including ALS, from William Archer Cocke, Monticello, Jefferson County, Florida, to Henry C. Page, New York City, New York, n.d. Sends him a copy of Tyler's article on \"The Issues of the Future,\" recommending Page publish it as a pamphlet and keep proceeds from the sale for himself. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReluctant to write because didn't want to tell him that his land is worth less than he had been told; his is good land but must be improved in order to get the highest price; Henry Randolph has visited here and can tell him what his land is like. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePredicts the fall of \"Bourbon Democracy;\" in Virginia; his [JT] letter to him last December very influential. 1 p. Cy of ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], endorsing letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes he takes over the Floridian; corruption of [Harrison] Reed, Thomas W. Osborn, Littlefield, and Dockray; believes Tyler can win Senate seat by exposing corruption of both parties; thinks they should lecture in Jacksonville this winter. 3 pp. Cy of ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter; original sent to Silas Reed. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGrant won't let the \"Carpetbaggers\" run the administration; Gov. Walker visited him [WAC] and spoke about his chances for the Senate; hopes for a judgeship; \"carpetbaggers\" ought to go to prison; let him know if anyone opposes his nomination to the [Florida] Supreme Court. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHoped to hear from him sooner; found out where he was when came across one of his lectures; gives news of family and friends. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElection Day was quiet; make friends with Hart; [Thomas W.] Osborn not going back to Senate; Gen. [Edward S.] Sandford is a likely candidate. 2 pp. Cy of ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter; original sent to Silas Reed. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis Sentinel article received and passed around; election results from Columbia County; \"the State is safe for Hart.\" 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEmancipation will lead ultimately to the extinction of Black people; election results were as he expected; he was one of the first in the South to uphold the independent's position. 2 pp. ALS. Including ANS, by John Tyler, jr., \"Judge Cocke is a man distinguished in Law and Letters.\" 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMust watch out for election frauds perpetrated by the Democrats. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[Harrison] Reed and [Thomas W.] Osborn are corrupt; if he wants the senate seat; it would be wise to get some Democratic support. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGlad Tyler is again editor of the Sentinel; really dislikes \"that dirty Scotchman;\" [Bowes]; likes Washington, D.C. and his work there. 3 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], endorsing letter; answered on 20 November [18]72. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoesn't think any other assessor will be appointed for several months. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing this letter and that of 30 Nov[embe[r 1872. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas written Senator Askins of Apalachicola on his behalf; urges him to speak to people about getting either of them appointed temporary attorney general. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas written Gov. [Harrison] Reed about the necessity of counting the electoral vote before 4 December or else Florida will not be able to cast its votes for Grant and Wilson. 5 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summariinzg contents of letter and his reply. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHappy to hear the results of the Florida election; \"the South has only to forget that she has done wrong and no one in the north will remember that there has been a war.\" 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoesn't care if he does go to hell for hating Bowes; Senator Gleason told him [SB] he voted against Walton because he hired Bowes; left Florida because Walton upheld Bowes and Ramsden after he [STB] forbade the latter to strike Shakespeare; supports him for the Senate, but he will have to get all the support he can to combat the influence of the scoundrels who are also running; has prepared a place for him to stay if he comes to Washington, D.C.; fears a smallpox outbreak; suggests he courts Mrs. Kindon [Mr. Bates' mother-in-law]. 9 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill try to find him a place to live; glad he is moving the assessor's office to Jacksonville. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe Circuit court is meeting; believes federal principles should dominate state ones, when there is a conflict; Senator [Thomas W.] Osborn tells him a movement is underfoot to throw out enough Republican votes in the South to give those states to [Horace] Greeley. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWalker and Gen. [Jesse Johnson] Finley are the Democratic contenders for the Senate seat. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends him a letter to deliver to Walton; has talked to Walker about running for office. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill meet him in Tallahassee on Tuesday; doesn't think his plan to reduce the number of assistant assessors will work; new revenue bill does away with assessors and assistants anyway. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe needs to write a letter to the Commissioner stating the reasons for moving his office to Jacksonville. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSupports him for Senator, if he doesn't think he's acting too soon; don't think he [SR] can lend much support to his efforts, but will see Senator [Simon] Cameron and Col. Scott on his behalf. 3 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs trying to get enough supporters to call a national constitution convention; is sending him an article about this for him to publish. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvises him to drop support of Walker and to support [William D.] Bloxham; Johnson believes Osborn and his friends will support Tyler for senator; Johnson also says Walker's support will be worth more than Bloxham's. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas made prior arrangements to be in Tallahassee on the 8th - can his business wait until then?; requests him to hold off on redistricting [the assistant assessor's territory] until he sees him; thinks he is making \"the right impression;\" as a senatorial candidate. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill work for his candidacy as Senator; is it true the assessor's job and that of the assistant assessors will be abolished? He must know if he needs to look for another position; what is the political situation in Tallahassee? 3 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Tyler for any information he has about the French Spoilation Claims of his father-in-law, Dr. Henry Cutris. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter; replied that didn't remember anything and the Union Army took his papers during the war. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[Senator Thomas W.] Osborn says Hart will give him a judicial appointment; Osborn won't commit himself to support a particular person for his successor, but thinks Henderson the most likely man. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThinks that the assessor districts ought not to be consolidated; his message to Cheney sobered him. 1 p. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas not voted democratic since reconstruction; is Col. Brevard going to join the Republicans? 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of this letter and that of 7 Dec. 1872. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas sent him an article proposing a canal across Florida and requests that if he concurs in the wisdom of the plan, to write an article for the Sentinel about it. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThinks he has as much influence on the \"Ring\"; as any nonmember can have; believes he will be appointed to FloridaSupreme Court; will ask Adkins to support him for the Senate. 3 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeneral [Edward S.] Sanford will return by the end of the month; the Union and the Republican say he has withdrawn [from the Senate race]. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes the [Republican] party will lay aside partisan concerns and nominate him for the Senate; if the assessor districts are consolidated, hopes he will retain him at least until he can find another position. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAs to Tyler's chances for the Senate and possible supporters; let him know who supports his appointment to the Florida Supreme Court. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBelieves the Republicans had promised the Senate seat to Gov. [Harrison] Reed; considers Tyler a good prospect; is not seeking the place for himself, but wouldn't refuse it if offered; believes [William Archer] Cocke the proper man for [the Florida Supreme Court]. 4 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been trying to help him, but with no success; Bromwell and Pickett involved in sale of Confederate records. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDon't let people think Hart is going to appoint Mr. Pa[?] to the Supreme Court. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJudge [E.M.] Randall says Judge Hart is considering only him [WAC] so far, for appointment to the Supreme Court; Tyler, Randall, Walton, and he can help each other politically. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing letter,\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs coming to Tallahassee for the sitting of the Supreme Court; is preparing a lecture to deliver in Jacksonville; is working on Walker to get him to support Tyler. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout renting rooms for Tyler in Jacksonville. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs confident he will receive a judgeship, but maybe not on the Supreme Court. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe rumor is that Hart will nominate Franklin Frazer as his successor on the Supreme Court; Hart considering Foster for treasurer - he is honest and will not cause a scandal; no one has more influence with Hart than he. 4 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout political appointment and former Gov. Walker's support for Tyler. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes him luck in the Senate race; hopes things will go better for him this year; is trying to remain sober; sister Letty [Letitia Tyler Semple] is angry with him because he owes her money; please send the temperance lecture. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill not ask the governor [Hart] for a position - will wait for him to offer him a place; men of mind and statesmanship \"support the governor-elect and the Republican Party because of their principles.\" 3 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFears treachery will kill his chances for the Senate sear; is still remaining sober. 1 p. ALS. Including NCl, letter from Tazewell Tyler, San Francisco, to the Editor of the Chronicle, 17 January 1873. President Tyler was not bankrupt when he became president. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs blind in one eye and rapidly losing sight in the other; has no means of support and is having to ask friends for money - can he help? 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes the gun suits him - it is a very good one; is going to Washington soon, so please send the letters. 3 pp. ALS. Including ANS, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of this letter, a bill for hack hire, and another letter by Lt. Egbert about the cost of the gun.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCan't remember if they had an engagement; must work for the defeat of the Ring. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes Tyler to find out about an annexation expedition to San Domingo; needs a job that pays something. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBrother Thomas has died; sister and he are getting a house where they can rent rooms as they have no other means of support; how is the family? 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests a biographical sketch for the second edition of representative Men, North and South. 2 pp. ALS. Including PD, prospectus for the aforementioned book. 1 p. Including AN, summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoes not think any wine is being made in his district. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, endorsing letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNo wine or wine imitations are being made in his district. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas sent him all the official books and papers from his office. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas sent him the records of his office. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses pay account for April; is sending his official records. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis successor Knight arrived and has conveyed to him the official records; is upset that his office was taken from him and hopes Knight will not prove a disappointment. 4 pp. Cy of ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe deprived a staunch supporter when he took away his office; the carpetbaggers in this state disliked him because he is a native Southerner; he understands the post collector at Key West is retiring - if true, he would like the appointment; Florida election frauds and Republicans who sold out to the Democrats. 16 pp. Cy of ALS. Including AN, [on the reverse of p.5], summarizing contents of a letter of 30 June 1873.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas spoken to the president [U.S. Grant] about an appointment for him and will speak to him again and also to John Sherman. 4 pp. LS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecommends that George Sharswood of Pennsylvania be appointed Chief Justice [of the Supreme Court]. 1 p. Cy of ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses a copy of his final account with Mr. Clark; recommends that he use his talets to further God's Kingdom on Earth. 1 p. ALS. Including ALS, from James M. Ray, Washington, D.C., to Mr. Clark, n.p., 12 Nov. 1873. Inquiring about John Tyler, Jr.'s account. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBelieves Richard Coke, formerly of Williamsburg, Va., will be elected governor of Texas; please write Coke on his behalf and ask him to appoint him adjutant general. 2 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter; wrote Coke on 26 November [18]73. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived balance for his quarterly report ending 30 June [1873] but has not yet received the balance for the quarter ending 31 March 1873; is working on spiritual matters. 2 pp. Cy of ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs so happy to hear of his conversion [to Christianity]; Mrs. Tyler [Julia Gardiner?] said he was \"...the kindest and most liberal of all the boys,\" Robert Jones lost his job; told Nannie [Bridges Tyler] that he would pay for her oldest son to go to the University of Virginia; sometimes thinks about moving to California. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHappy to hear about his conversion; \"Bea and he are thrown upon the cold charity of the world....\" 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccepts his invitation for this evening. 1 p. AN.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eKnows his [JT] brothers Tazewell and Robert and would like to make his acquaintance. 2 pp. ACS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. AN. Including AN, listing names and amounts of money. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the straightened circumstances of Mrs. Tyler [Julia Gardiner Tyler?] and the progress of the [law] suits; Robert Jones still out of employment, but Semple is trying to help him find a job except merchants. \"are reducing their clerical forces;\" hopes Gov. Hart gives him [JT] a judgeship. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms him of his brother Tazewell's death, describing its cause. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms him he has gone totally blind and asks for assistance; complains of lack of sympathy from his family. 2 pp. L.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends condolences on \"Brother Taz[ewell]'s\" death; comments he feels \"Brother Taz[well]\" threw his life away by his settlement in New Kent. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLicense to preach for the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. 1 p. ADS. Including ANS, from Gam'l Woodbery P.E., 1st Quarterly conference, n.p., to John Tyler, Jr. n.p., 8 Feb. 1875, renewing said license.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFound that Mr. Lee and Judge Mondole are favorably disposed toward him for the Western Judgeship. 1 p. ALS. Including Cy of ALS from John Tyler, Jr., Tallahassee, Florida, to Thomas Ward Osborn, Jacksonville, Florida, 27 February 1874, thanking him for his support and hopes it will also be good for the Republican party.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas talked to Governor Hart [about the Western Judgeship] but he seems disposed to give the position to the other man, who is supported by the Western legislatures; that man seems not to have been an attorney in a state court, but Randall explains how this can be gotten around; comments on Hart's unwillingness to heed advice. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends him several poems, one by [John Daly] Burke [sic] written for one of his [JT] father's sisters; also translations of several Persian inscriptions. 3 pp. AMsS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJust learned of Blouets[?] appointment [to the Western Judgeship]; Governor Hart selected the worst man; he [JT] would have been loyal to our party. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComments on the appointment of the Att[orney] General to the Western Circuit; neither Governor Hart nor Governor Stearns had the courage to take an elevated stand, or were raised in statesmanship. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe news of Tyler's being licensed to preach has made all the papers; he is not able to send the money he [JT] needs as the Legislature may abolish the Police Steamers; believes the suits against his father's estate have ended [gives details of vertain estates including \"The Villa\" and \"Sherwood Forest,\" also details of Mrs. Tyler's (Julia Gardiner Tyler) debts]. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWithdraws his name from consideration for the First Judicial Circuit. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecent municipal elections in Jacksonville signal failure of the \"Conover-Purman-Walls-Dyke and Pearce game to negroize this state;\" Congressman Parnam will probably not be re-elected; recommends against the appoint of \"young Bernard\" to West Point, instead recommends Jefferson B. Browne. 6 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotes she has received the picture of her [dear sister's] father [John Tyler?] which was painted by Bessie [Dennison?]; cannot pay for it now due to bad financial problems; describes health and situation of her children James and Martha. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests him to ask Bro[ther] Tyler John Tyler, Jr. to preach at Pisgah and Concord. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA poem for her birthday. 1 p. AMsS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegards financial \"plunder\" of [Congressman] Purman, who he feels will not be re-elected; recommending Jefferson B. Browne for West Point. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests to be appointed to the Supreme Bench of the State to fill the vacancy left by Judge Frassier's resignation. 1 p. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms him he demands to be appointed to the Supreme Bench of the State; lists his previous Court experience. 3 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests them to publish an editorial letter answering charges against him and his brothers and sisters made in an article \"President Tyler's Time.\" 1 p. ACyS of ALS. Including ANS by John Tyler, Jr. summarizing letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas called [Governor] Stearns' attention to his [Tyler's] desire [to be appointed to the Supreme Bench of the State]. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns Tyler's desire to be appointed to the Supreme Bench of the State; doesn't think he [EMR] could be of any help; notes those being considered for the position. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLikes Tyler and Dyke's \"New South\" idea, and if he can he will have Adams make an agreement with them [to publish it?]. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[Governor] Stearns has made a mistake in appointing the As[sistan]t Justice; has been reading Dkye's editorials in The Floridian, articles which do wonders for the Republican party, Van Valkenburg, and [Governor] Stearns, despite their opposite intentions. 5 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes how hard she must work, and how tired she gets; Bessie [Dennison] is better now; speaks of other family members. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes her bad financial situation and need to live in a charitable institution; has heard Mrs. [Julia Gardiner] Tyler won the law suits and has repaired \"Sherwood\" [a Tyler estate]. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests Tyler to take every other hour of meal time with him; also advises that he not get reinvolved in politics. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis [JAS] vessel is out of commission and he has been ordered to Richmond but will not go. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill finalize the agreement after Congress adjourns; wants Tyler to apply for position as Registrar in Bankruptcy for the 1st Congressional District. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the need to establish a national \"Conservative Republican organ\" with the \"New National Idea and Party Combination\" being represented in 1876 by U[lysses] S[impson] Grant for president and John B. Gordon for vice-president; mentions the personal, political and family vilifications he encountered when he supported Grant and the Republican Party; notes his feelings about being appointed Registrar in Bankruptcy and the problems he had as Assessor of the U.S. Internal Revenue Dept. in Florida [1872-1873]. 4 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComments on the State Republican Party leaders' disinclination to heed his advice, the following of which Tyler feels is the only way to \"escape being crushed under the heel of the State Administration Northern Carpet-baggin, or being tacked onto the Bourbon Democracy as a mere tail...\" 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvites Tyler to join them in Pisgah next Sunday, and invites him to a Camp meeting between Pisgah and Concord commencing August 23rd. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMcFerrin [Secretary, Board of Missions] congratulates him on his ministry and advises him to concentrate wholly on that. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs sorry his situation is no better; will not comment on his sermons as he would not like what she would say; Bessie [Dennison] is at White Sulpher Springs and feeling better; Priscilla [(Cooper) Tyler] is in Virginia and her daughter \"Tootsie;\" [Priscilla]; Mr. Corcoran has offered to let her [LTS] stay in \"Louise House.\" 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms her of the death of Mr. Parker; describes the pleasant time she had at a dance; notes on Jamie's health. 2 pp. ALS. Including ALS, Sue, n.p., to Mattie, n.p., n.d., asking not to say anything to Willie [Wiliam Shands] about \"those [books?]\"; Mr. [General] Shands thinks he understands Lizzie. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks and arranges for him to preach at Quincy on the fifth Sunday of the month. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks him to send a geneological story of the Tyler family; expects to remain at the University two more years and receive his A. M. and B. L. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms him of the damage done to the Republican Party in Florida by Governor Stearns and Senator Conover, which they are now rectifying for their own, and not the party's good; urges him to run for a third term, and argues the need for \"Caesarism\" to avoid chaos, believes the military and capitalists would support it. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegards the election for the Florida Senate and discusses possible candidates, including Bisbee, Jones, and Osborn himself; notes Governor Stearn's blundering in the matter of this nomination. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns the possibility of Tyler being given the position of the U.S. Court Clerkship by Judge Frasier; Osborn doubts it will work as two of Frasier's personal friends, C. L. Robinson and J. C. Greeley have applied for it. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks him to send the material referred to in his last letter [family geneology]; \"Sister Priscilla;\" [Priscilla (Cooper) Tyler] and her daughter, Mrs. Goodwyn [sic] [Priscilla (Tyler) Goodwin] are here, and the latter gave a good dramatic recital; he [LGT] will receive his M.A. soon, study law, and hopes to practice in New York. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotification that the formation of the \"Peoples Republican ticket\" for the Legislature [Florida State] with candidate Judge Samuel Walker, was not intended to defeat the Wallace ticket and elect the Stokes ticket; nor did Tyler support this formation because Wallace would not support him for the U.S. Senate. 3 pp. AMsM. Including PD, post 17 October 1874, announcing the formation of the People's Republican Ticket in Leon Co., Fla.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetailed account of the political situation in Florida after the Republican losses in the recent election; discusses the political status of Senator Conover and Representative Purman. 3 pp. ALS. Including ACyS of above ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes all is well, though the spirit of determination in his last letter almost \"appalled\" her; Bessie [Dennison] is better and painting portraits; her [LTS] school is doing well enough to provide her the essentials; Willy's [William Waller] Lizzy is here at school and Martha [Tyler] will be soon; \"Tootsie\" [Priscilla (Tyler) Goodwin] has been successful on stage and will probably become an actress; Harry Tyson and Julia [(Tyler) Tyson] have been here; Carrie Tyson has been in \"the City\" but enjoys the \"gay world\" so sees little of her. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks for lending him the books. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotes that he has no more idea than Tyler as to what the temper or politics of the [Florida] Legislature will be. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApologizes for her little brother refusing to let Tyler accompany her home from church; explains the escort system the town girls had arranged. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComplains of her hard life and depressions; Martha Tyler is now at the school, describes her health problems; advises him [JT] not to change churches to the off-shoot to the Episcopal; Dr. Wat Tyler has died, like Tazewell [Tyler], from exposure. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvises him to hold the Independents and Southern Republicans together, and to demand that the Republicans either support him [for the U.S. Senate] or accept Governor Stearns. 1 p. ACyS of ALS. Including ANS, John Tyler, Jr., n.p. 29 January 1875, indicating that he has contacted the \"National Administration,\" advising them to back Hicks for the U.S. Senate; also noting that Tyler is not backing Hicks to defeat Stearn, but rather to provide an additional viable candidate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains news of the family, particularly Bessie [Dennison] and \"Tootsie\" [Priscilla Tyler Goodwin] whose work on stage is being well received; also news of the other children of Robert and Priscilla Cooper Tyler, including Robert, Grace, Letitia, and Lizzie; comments on the deaths of \"Cousin John Seawell\" and Wat H. Tyler. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegards obtaining the keys to Tyler's front door, a table and a trunk. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotes that he had allowed Wat H. Tyler to wear a watch seal that had been presented to his [JT] grandfather by President Jefferson. 1 p. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes her sorrow over the death of her husband, and his affection for him [JT]; gives news on careers and marriages of all her children; assures himthat his grandfather's watch seal [a gift from President Jefferson] will be returned. 14 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotes Simon Conovers defeats and [Governor] Stearns' continued dealings with the Democrats; bemoans his [JT] not being appointed to the same post by the Republicans. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConover has failed to position himself to become Governor in 1876, and [Governor] Stearns has failed to position himself for the Senate; now both desire the Governorship; discusses appointments by Stearns; all this rivalry is likely to tear the Republican Party apart. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCapt[ain] Estill has refused to publish the [Tyler's] letter unless the author's name is given; Col[onel] Sims is offered the letter for his \"Journal in Florida;\" Sims says the letter is \"Spirited and well-written;\" but refuses to publish it when he learns that Young offered it to another publisher before he offered it to Sims; Young suggests that Tyler write Sims himself. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReturns papers that Tyler \"kindly furnished;\" him with; apologizes for not having returned them sooner; offers his services. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends word that Col[onel] Sims will publish Tyler's letter \"with pleasure\" since Tyler wrote to him; returns the letters. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that, due to the \"pressure at this time for place and the condition of the political world,\" there is no [hope?] for Tyler; says he will help Tyler in any way possible; his \"better half\" says \"hi\" explains, in part, the \"nature and extent of our [The Congressional Delegation] influence.\" 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuggests that Conover make Tyler his friend by appealing to him \"in the matter already intimated to you.\" 1 p. ALS. Including unsigned notes concerning land claims in Florida.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Tyler that his pictures are ready and asks if he wants them sent to Jacksonville, Florida; mentions extra cost of large mounting boards. 1 p. ACS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDue to a promise to his [JT] friends that he wouldn't meddle in politics, he requests that Dyke not publish his article \"The Tocsin Sounded.\" 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been offered a job editing for a paper in New Orleans, Louisiana. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas read John's letter concerning \"grandfather's\" [Judge John Tyler] thoughts on emigration; says John's writing dwells too much on the family; would like to get to know Dr. Hicks; has heard that \"some Methodist College in Georgia\" almost chose John as it's president; suffering from a bad headache; hopes John is well. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to know if Tyler is removing his application for the clerkship; reminds him that any good position attracts many applicants; urges Tyler to get back to him with Tyler's decision. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells him of Dyke's attempts to get Tyler committed to the application for the clerkship. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Dyke for his efforts but states that he [JT] will never again apply \"for place\" because he has so often been misrepresented and slandered. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells Anderson of his note to Dyke concerning the clerkship; [says he] includes a copy of this note. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates that however near starvation I may be,\" he will not take that clerkship in the Surveyor General's Office; comments that in Florida, \"the blind [are] leading the blind.\" 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests a yes-or-no answer from Tyler concerning Tyler's application for the clerkship position. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSays he will not accept the clerkship position because: his politics are independent of any particular party or man; the Republicans have not accepted his conservative view on establishing the government under Grant; he hasn't forgiven Conover for previous actions. 6 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses an article from the \"Southern Plantation\" concerning the Grangers organization. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWon't get to Richmond until the fall since she will have visitors most of the summer; wishes she had more money with which to entertain her guests. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives directions for Tyler's travel to Fernandina; suggests Tyler bring his article for the Educational Encyclopedia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been asked to write some articles for a magazine in St. Louis but will decline the offer and recommend John to write instead; hopes John can make some money off these articles. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. Telegram. Including ALS. 1 p. from [?], Marshal's Office, Jacksonville, Florida, to John Tyler, Jr., informing him of telegram.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells of two sad deaths; hope Tyler will preach in Fernandina but says \"don't try those two divorce sermons, whatever you do\" and advises Tyler to try and be less severe. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses a letter for John to include in his papers; letter states reasons that South should participate in July 4th celebration in Philadelphia. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses wish to sell her house; family news; wants him to put an ad in the newspaper for her boarding school. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuggests that Tyler \"dip your [JT] pen in the oil of love;\" thinks Dr. [W.W] Hicks is headed in the wrong direction concerning violence over political differences. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs glad to see that \"Jonathan is much modified:\" is alarmed by the yellow fever in Jacksonville. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas written to [?] Leftwich referring him to John; Letty [Letitia Tyler] has left for New York wants information on [Dr. E. G.] Johnson's assassination. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests that Tyler write a preface for Duval's satirical poems. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas had much company and has been too busy to write; hopes he finds his company enjoyable also. 5 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpeaks of post-war collection of debts and of the government not protecting property rights. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas no interest in moving to the South but will come to visit in October. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecommends that Tyler write an article; warns Tyler to be careful what he says; will be home Wednesday or Thursday night. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas heard that Tyler and the Hon[orable] W[?] met and did not get along very well at all; apologizes for not being able to go [to Fernandina?]. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas heard about some railroad worker who saw what happened at Live Oad[?] and believes Dr. Hicks did nothing wrong; says he believes Tyler's imagination has run wild and that he has made some enemies. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHer company is gone; her friends have asked her to come to Richmond in the fall but she thinks poor people are better off at home; Uncle James [Semple?] is away; other family news. 5 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe \"Advertiser\" is for sale and could be bought immediately for $7500 cash; thanks Tyler for his recent contributions to the Observer. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComments on the \"Observer\" has had no applications for her girls' school as of yet; will be moving[?] soon; family news. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends last two issues of the Observer; tells of two more murders in Florida - one being a political assassination; comments on both parties activities. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuggests that Grant could take a simple step to recover Alabama [to the Republicans]. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses an article concerning the \"history of Parties.\" 1 p. ALS. Including Nwscl, n.d., from the Observer entitled \"The History of Parties in the United States under the Constitution.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCompliments Tyler on his work in the Observer. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received Tyler's letter of Oct. 16 and will bring it to the President's attention. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses an article [\"Minnesotean\"] and asks that Tyler publish it; the Sentinel has refused it publication. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeclines Hicks' offer of promotion in the Observer; says he would like to retire. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses copy of the Observer; says it confirms the \"double treachery of Conover and stearns to the Republican Party;\" feels that Grant has not valued Tyler's advocacy. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks that Tyler tell him what \"Ruling 19 is for;\" sends his regards to \"Brother Jonathan.\" 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the effects of articles in the Observer; Dyke at the Floridian is angry. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSays to publish Sears' notes [regarding Peabody Fund?]. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses communication for publication [concerning the Richard(?) Case]. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses Observer with articles of interest to the President. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs very pleased with Tyler's article in No. 3 Vol. 5 concerning the Republican Party. 2 pp. ALS. Including ALS from G. R. Thralls, n.p., to W. Hicks, n.p. Is enthusiastic about No. 4. 1 p. Also includes ALS from G. R. Thralls, Suwanne Co., Fla., to W. W. Hicks, n.p. Requests some forms be sent to him. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAfter nine months of work, has finally managed to \"unearth the scoundrels\" of Conover and Stearns in an enclosed issue of the Observer. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas recently been visited by brother Robert and was saddened by his feeble health. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDespite personal interruptions, has finally \"finished the whole gang\" [i.e. Conover and company] in an enclosed article from the Observer. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been transferred to a church in Helena, Arkansas. 2 pp. ALS. Including ADS from J. Anderson certifying that Tyler was a member of Methodist Episcopal South. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelates that Christmas Day for her is as any other day; hopes he will write her and let her know where to send letters to. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArticles state that Tyler is a \"blatant hypocrite\" and that if the Republican Party is to succeed, they must settle their differences and ignore men such as Tyler.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvites Tyler to spend the day with them at Glenwood. 1 p. AC.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses material to be published and awaits Tyler's presence at the Centennial. 1 p. PL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests that he communicate something [?] to [A. Pope?] in Wilmington, N.C. 1 p. AC.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eQuestions John about one of the comments he made in a recent letter to Robbie [Robert Tyler, Jr.?]; warns John that he should not make such general comments about Florida politics. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that Col. [?] Wood has purchased the Observer from the tax collector. 3 pp. ACyS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs very upset about the article slanderizing him [JT] in the \"National Republican of Washington City\" accuses Conover of splitting the Republican Party and of trying to buy Tyler through Dyke at the Floridian; denies charges made against him [JT] [in the article] of being an office-seeker and having an alcohol problem; recounts a letter from General J.D. [Imboden?] concerning a change in the political atmosphere; accuses Conover of being paid off in the appointment of Leroy Ball, Surveyor General; says no one has heeded anything he [JT] has been saying about Conover and his \"gang.\" 12 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas learned that Blumenthal has returned to his post [as collector of Cedar Keys?]. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas packed up all of Tyler's things; hopes to see Tyler soon. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs sending the New Orleans Democrat to the office of the Observer; work is going well; family news; comments on Democrats and Conservatives. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs disgusted with politics and will not ever again be involved in it. 1 p. ALS. Including Nwscl. concerning Virginia's not having proper representation at the National Centennial. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe \"Democracy\" led by David L. Yulee has attempted to \"seize upon\" the office of the Observer but he [Tyler] has \"overwhelmed\" them. 1 p. ACyS. Including Nwscl. concerning Grant's message. 4 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests help concerning a banner for Va. in the Centennial; family news. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepeats his request that the W. J. Barnett tax sale notice be discontinued. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses economic, political situation and social news; mentions upcoming Presidential election. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Tyler for sending him much-needed money that Tyler owed him; family news. 5 pp. ALS. Including ANS, 10 Feb. 1876, by John Tyler, Jr., concerning what he had to go through to remit [Burren?] that money. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe \"Comptroller\" has found some money that Conover cannot account for. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes that his contribution to a purse Hammond raised [for some individual's benefit] be returned since the contribution wasn't used as agreed upon beforehand. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses political situation, upcoming presidential election. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates that he is not \"with you [JT] as against Stearns per se;\" is willing to do his part in a deal giving control of the Observer to Tyler. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests any information he may have concerning her ancestors and/or the Stuarts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConfirms receipt of money Tyler sent; wishes Tyler would come to Tallahassee. 1 p. ALS. Including ADS, 14 Feb. 1876, confirming receipt of money. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests that Berg ask Tyler to return the ticket donated by Yulee. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests that the ticket donated by Yulee be returned. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received Tyler's notice concerning the \"Vanderbilt.\" 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to know if returning the ticket might cause Berg to be given a ticket to go north. 1 p. ACyS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that nothing of interest is happening in Tallahassee. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComments on political situation; social, family news. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to know what to do with Tyler's books. 1 p. ACS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComments on political situation, Constitution, the fall of the South. 2 pp. ACyS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests a copy of the paper. 1 p. ACS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests a copy of the Observer, wishes to advertise. 1 p. ACS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProposes furnishing the Observer with a weekly letter in the Centennial Exposition. Pst. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns advertisement. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Tyler for a favor. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to know if the Republicans want the Observer; says whoever wants the paper must act quickly. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProposes terms of advertisement in the Observer. 1 p. PM.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas left New Orleans and the editorship there due to threatening paralysis; offers advice to John about running for [governor?]; family news. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs sorry he has no one to send to Tyler to help him with the business section of the Observer; mentions Tyler's \"Gubernatorial designs.\" 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConfirms receipt of Tyler's letter and informs Tyler that receiver of letter is away temporarily. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends copy of Conn. Western News. 1 p. ACS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests a copy of the life and speeches of John Tyler, Sr. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends money for a newspaper [subscription?]. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCannot give a \"definite answer\" concerning the governship until he consults with Walls. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs leaving soon. 1 p. ANS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComments on a political situation. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests payment for services rendered Tyler. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs sorry that he cannot offer Tyler financial assistance. 1 p. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for bill of lading from T. H. Hodgkiss. 1 p. PDS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas sent Tyler's books and papers; personal news. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe President [Grant] wants Tyler to specify which position he wants to apply for. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, n.d., by John Tyler, Jr., recording a reply to the above request and Tyler's nomination as Postmaster of Jacksonville. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoesn't think an arrangement can be made concerning the editorship of [the Pensacola Gazette]. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComments on the [Pensacola] Gazette; family news. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNews of family and friends. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests copy of the Observer. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests a news item be printed in the Observer. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComments on political situation. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs unable to get the money for Tyler's \"enterprise.\" 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePersonal and political news. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that he \"cannot get the press,\" can't go to Jacksonville, Florida, and that Stearns is in Gainesville. 1 p. Telegram.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTyler wants to look at a cottage Stephen[?] has for rent. 1 p. ANS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses the address of Cha[rle]s H. Clark; comments on money [W. W.] Hicks owes him. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMaintains that he still holds the \"balance of power\" in the nominating convention and can prevent a Democratic success in the election. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCannot come now to Jacksonville because he must stay and fight those who wish to defeat Stearns. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCannot help Tyler in his quest for a job. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCannot help Tyler to attain an office; suggests that Tyler write to Jeremiah Black for assistance. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCongratulates Tyler on his appointment as Postmaster; asks if Tyler could find a clerical position for him [Miller] in Jacksonville. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInquires about the position of money order clerk at the Post Office. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to be considered for a clerical position. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes that Tyler would come and visit. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants Tyler to hold the position of money order clerk open for him [Webster]. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCongratulates John on his appointment; says his own situation \"could hardly be worse.\" 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComments on the political situation, esp. in Florida; agrees not to take the position of Postmaster in Jacksonville if Stearns and Conover will withdraw as nominees and allow an entirely new ticket to run. 4 pp. ACyS. Includes Nwscl., 13 June 1876, concerning Tyler versus Conover and Stearns. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to an enclosed \"Brief\" which will be \"argued next term of the [U.S.] Court.\" 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests a position as \"local mail agent on the St. John's River.\" 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCongratulates Tyler on his appointment. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas sent a friend to meet Tyler at the depot. 1 p. ANS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests a position at the Post Office. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCongratulates Tyler on his appointment but wishes it had been something \"more elevated.\" 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants Tyler to come by and see him. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests position at the Post Office. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill not be able to distribute the tickets for the lecture. 2 pp. ALS. Includes ALS, Caroline A. Lamar, n.p., to O'Byrne, n.p., concerning distribution of lecture tickets. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests a position at the Post Office. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests a position at the Post Office. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests position at the Post Office. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAllows John Tyler, Jr., to go from Jacksonville to Tallahassee and back.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComments on finalization of some deal concerning Tyler and a \"Mr. Abbot.\" 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePoints out attempts to keep him from his nomination as Post Master. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndorses appointment of John Tyler, Jr. as Post Master; signed by nine persons. 2 pp. Cy of LS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEmphasizes endorsements of his appointment by some prominent men; discusses Conover versus Stearns; has received nothing official from Washington D.C. concerning his appointment as Post Master. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReminds Tyler of his [Borren's] application for a job at the Post Office. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas learned that his nomination was confirmed, until Conover moved a reconsideration. 3 pp. ACyS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants Grant to investigate the rejection of Tyler's nomination; recommends Thomas W. Osborn or John J. Holland for the position of Post Master in Jacksonville. 3 pp. ACyS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComments on Conover and the Republican Party. 2 pp. ACyS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWas unable to speak with the Post Master General. 1 p. ACyS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the extreme difficulty he and other young men have finding jobs; wishes to borrow money from Tyler to go to Baltimore; Winfield's brother has died. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComments on the refusal of his nomination as Post Master in Jacksonvile, Fla. 4 pp. ACyS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses copy of July 18 letter to Grant; mentions his in-laws. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThinks Tyler might be able to give lectures in New York City. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas heard that Tyler may start a paper in Savannah; wishes to be considered for a position in this newspaper. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComments on political situation; consipracy between Bristow, Wilson, Webster and probably Jewell to injure President Grant; more of Conover's \"villainy\" concerning his connections with the Democratic Party; says that Conover's very life is in danger if the Republicans don't lose Florida - believes the Democrats will assassinate him. 7 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been accused of being a \"common drunkard,\" etc. and requests that they investigate the charges made against him. 3 pp. ACyS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTyler's old friends hope he will be successful. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes to vindicate himself against the attacks of his accusers. 1 p. ALS. Includes AN summarizing a letter from B.H. Webster. 1 p. Also includes Nwscl. from Baltimore's The Sun concerning Rev. John Tyler, Jr. Also includes 2 ANS summarizing leading templar's opinion of Tyler.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStatement of Tyler's good character; signed by eleven persons. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLists job offers made to him in the past by many including Conover. 5 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses a letter from B. H. Webster concerning the political situation. Including ALS from B.H. Webster. 3 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs disappointed that he did not receive app[ointmen]t as U.S. D[istric]t Attorney. 4 pp. ACyS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. Concerns his appointment as U.S. District Attorney.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses political situation. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReturns for the annual report of the Attorney General. 2 pp. PM.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been commissioned as United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks him for his support and faith in Tyler's good character. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccepts his appointment as District Attorney and applies for District Judge. 2 pp. ACyS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInstructions concerning the coming elections. 3 pp. PMS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites for Governor [Rutherford B.] Hayes to express his gratitude for Tyler's \"friendly letter.\" 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas a new mailing address. 1 p. ACS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses a letter from A. Roane [?]. 1 p. ACyS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning duties of District Attorney. 1 p. PMS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds work desperately. 1 p. ACS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites for Governor Hayes to offer appreciation. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvites President Grant and Cabinet officers to attend his lectures. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests consideration for a more suitable, better paying appointment [than District Attorney]. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses a copy of his last public letter. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes receipt acknowledged of paper sent concerning his appointment [and recommendation as District Judge]. 2 pp. PMS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChairman of the Republican State Committee wants Tyler to make some speeches. 1 p. Telegram.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill speak before the North Carolina Republican State Central Committee in Raleigh; mentions coming election.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpeaks of coming elections; saw an anti-Republican uprising in Raleigh, N.C. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses political situation; believes [Governor Rutherford B.] Hayes must be elected over [Samuel J.] Tilden in order to prevent another war between the states; connects the Democratic movement with the Roman Catholic Church hierarchy. 4 pp. ACyS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses politics - especially the combination of \"the Jesuits and the Ku-Klux-,\" i.e. the \"Catholics and the Democrats.\" 2 pp. ACyS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeclines position of District Attorney of South Florida. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeclines position of District Attorney of South Florida; wants Rutheford B. Hayes to be elected President. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses political situation - especially upcoming elections; Tilden vs. Hayes; doesn't want General [William] Sherman to become \"Chief in Command of the armies\" of the U.S., since he [Sherman] is Roman Catholic. 7 pp. ACyS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeclines appointment as District Attorney of South Florida; wants position of United States District Judge for North Florida.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses letter to President Grant concerning Presidential election and the \"National Issue now forming.\" 1 p. ACyS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Memorandum for the President,\" includes political news. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAssociation recommends that Grant appoint Tyler as U.S. District Judge. 2 pp. Cy. Including ACyS from John Tyler, Jr., Washington City [sic], D.C., to A[lphonso] Taft, n.p. submitting these recommendations. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTyler's bill was not paid by Judge O'Byrne and thus is submitted to Tyler. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the \"designs of the Democracyz\" [Democratic Party] under Tilden; quotes an extract from a newspaper article concerning [Rutherford] Hayes' desire to offer conservative Southern Democrats a compromise. 9 pp. ACyS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses an article by some \"Republican friends\" endorsing Tyler for District Judge in Florida. 1 p. ACysS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses a copy of his letter to A. Taft of 18 Dec. 1876. 1 p. ACyS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMust have agreement among Republicans in the South, 2 pp. ACysS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites for Governor [Rutherford] Hayes to thank Tyler for his letter of the 22nd. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses editorial complimenting the Southern Republican Association's endorsement of Tyler for District Judge in Florida. 1 p. ALS. Including Nwscl., from Norfolk Day Book, 26 Dec. 1876. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses political issues, esp. concerning the \"Tildenite Democrats\" and the [Supreme] Court; notes that this information has also been sent to Senator Morton and [Rutherford] Hayes. 2 pp. ACyS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses political issues; insists that \"new Party combinations must take place after 1872-76.\" 4 pp. ACysS. Including Nwscl., 26 Dec. 1876, from Norfolk Day Book concerning Tyler's appointment as District Judge. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns position of District Judge in North Florida. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecommends brother Robert Tyler for Judgeship of North Florida. 2 pp. ACyS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndorses Tyler for office of U.S. District Judge. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses his position in the Republican Party. 2 pp. ALS. Including ANS, from [James Redpath?], n.p., to [John Tyler, Jr.?], n.p. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been burning some of the old family letters; has been ill; has decided to go live with Robert Tyler. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas heard that Judge Settle got the Judgeship of [North] Florida; family news. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecommends John Tyler, Jr. for any suitable employment. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for Tyler's help in finding employment; family sends greetings. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubmits statements regarding the Post Office in Jacksonville, Florida and the U.S. District Attorneyship of South Florida; gives papers to [?] Rogers to give to President Hayes. 2 pp. ACyS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns Tyler's seeking employment; notes [later - Mar. 19 1877] that accompanying letters never reached President Hayes. 3 pp. ACyS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses political situation; wants to return to \"Old Whig\" values. 4 pp. ALS. 2 pp. Cy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns papers related to his appointments to various offices in the past. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLists the places he delivered lectures and the names of those lectures concerning the \"Eastern question;\" discusses the consequences of the destruction of the Southern labor-system organization; believes that the center of commercial power and wealth will shift back to the Orient; warns of an impending \"universal war\" accompanying this shift and urges nations to take heed. 7 pp. AMsS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCalls attention to the \"'Ukase' addressed to the Negroes in the Southern States,\" warns of \"those Exeter Hall agents of Abolitionism\" who, in their attempt to destroy the organized labor of the South, would have secured the British commercial dominance of the world; calls the President's attention to his enclosed Prospectus on the Eastern Question; states in a postcript that it remains \"a mystery how such infamous wretches as those recently appointed in the Departments here, and elsewhere, from Florida, should even have found favor with the Chiefs of the Administration.\" 4 pp. ACyS of ALS. Including AcyS of AMsS, 7 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresents a letter to President Hayes for perusal by Thompson; calls attention to the importance of the \"Eastern Question.\" 1 p. ACyS of ALS. Including ACyS of ALS, 10 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill bring Tyler's concerns to President Hayes' attention. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the administration under his father [John Tyler]: says the office was managed by three clerks at the Tyler's private expense, describes his father as having been \"sole custodian of the public monies;\" describes his own poverty since the death of his father; needs to support his sister [Letitia Tyler], as her eyes have \"failed her;\" accuses Conover; mentions Civil Service exam he had to take. 20 pp. ALS. Including Nwscl., from Noah's Times and Messenger, May 6, 1877, concerning the Civil Service examination Tyler had to take in applying for a certain clerkship. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComments on the survival of the Republican Party. 1 p. ACyS. Including Nwscl., from The Daily Nation, entitled \"The New Whigs in Virginia.\" 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of a statement - signed by S.P. Bayly, E.P. Phelps, M.D. Ball, Joseph Segar and R. Denise - desiring that Tyler be given some suitable official position in the State of Virginia. 3 pp. ACy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns transmission of letters between Dr. Myron S. Mickles and A.H. Evans. 1 p. Including AN, by Dr. Mickles.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses attempts to be both a Northern Republican and a Southern Democrat - especially those made by [?] Mosby and [?] Key; believes that there is a conciliatory attitude of \"the Administration\" and the Republican Party toward the Democratic Party. 13 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives suggestions on how to reduce costs at the [Jacksonville] collection office. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNominates John Tyler, Jr. for Inspector of Customs, Richmond, Virginia. 2 pp. Cy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApproves nomination of John TYler, Jr. as Inspector of Customs, Richmond, Virginia. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas decided to go with S. Robinson's recommendations for reducing costs; has investigated the competency of John R. Scott, present Collector of Customs, Jacksonville, Florida 1 p. ANS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants Tyler to go and investigate the possibility of reducing expenses at the Customs [Office], Jacksonville, Florida, by discharging officers and employees. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes to be remembered kindly in some of the leading Richmond journals. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests Tyler to go to Jacksonville and examine the situation at the Customs office. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInstructions concerning Tyler's visit to Jacksonville, Florida 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received instructions and will act promptly concerning his trip to Jacksonville, Florida 1 p. ACyS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncourages official changes, [i.e. dismissal of officials and/or employees]. 2 pp. Telegram.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses \"trouble about the dispatch\" that Tyler sent Smith concerning the immediate discharge of officials in Jacksonville. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns H. Leonard's bill which Tyler has not yet been paid. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStrongly recommends that Tyler return to Richmond immediately. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport concerning his investigation of the Jacksonville customs office. 14 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests some information concerning the Customs office in Jacksonville, Fla. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes to apply for position at the Jacksonville Post Office. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubmits documets [concerning his application at the Post Office?]. 3 pp. ALS. Including ALS, from B.H. Webster, [Jacksonville, Florida], to General [John Tyler, Jr., Richmond, Virginia], recommending Burst. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds the money that Tyler owes him. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions a new resolution to be forwarded. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInstructions concerning Tyler's report on Jacksonville's customs office. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to a picnic. 1 p. N.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppreciates the kind words spoken about him in the \"Richmond Whig.\" 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffers \"facts\" about Conover, Manuel Govin, and Hamilton Jay, including accusations of bribery and adulltery; names witnesses to these \"facts,\" demands expulsion of Conover from the Senate and Jay from Post Master, Jacksonville, Florida 15 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns securing the \"Collectorship\" for Dr. [?] Weldan. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses political situation. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes to gather all the evidence he can against Conover so that he [Burst] can be appointed as Post Master in place of Jay, for whom much evidence has been collected as to his incompetency as Post Master. 4 pp. ALS. Including ANS, from B. H. Webster, to John Tyler, Jr., concerning the Post Mastership of Jacksonville. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news; wants to borrow money to send \"Mattie May\" to college; has been given the duty of managing the \"Female Department of the Seminary.\" 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes to turn state's evidence against Conover; discusses Collectorship appointment. 2 pp. ANS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill have no compromise with Conover. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions money needed to send \"Mattie\" to college; personal news. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests information concerning his [Burst's] appointment as P[ost] M[aster]. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes appointment to clerkship but has been unable to get it; thinks Tyler should get appointed Collector at Richmond; advises Tyler on how to get appointment. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been ill; personal news. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePersonal news; is sorry to learn of Tyler's relapse to \"excessive drinking.\" 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses President's [Rutherford Hayes] desire for unity between North and South. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStill needs money; is worried about getting appointment. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been ill; mentions collection of evidence against Conover and Jay; needs money Tyler owes him. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes Tyler much success and has confidence in him. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds money for wood for a fire. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas agreed to make monthly payments for \"Mattie's schooling at \"Wesleyan Female College,\" but still needs financial assistance; family news. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news; needs to borrow two hundred dollars. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests a Richmond newspaper. 1 p. ACS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHasn't heard any news yet about the position of P[ost] M[aster] General. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions [James H.] Burst; requests that Tyler use his influence to help him [Webster] to find a job. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns reception of President Rutherford B. Hayes in Richmond during the \"Agricultural Fair.\" 11 pp. ACyS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns money Tyler owes him. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns request by St. Luke's Church, Jerusalem, [Va.?], for the services of Chris Church's \"Rector.\" 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests money that Tyler owes him. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns his [CWB] application for the Senate. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnnounces the death of Col. [Robert Tyler]. 1 p. Telegram.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnnounces death of his brother Robert Tyler. 1 p. ACyS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes to comfort Mrs. Robert Tyler and children. 1 p. ACyS. Including Nwscl. from The State newspaper of Richmond, Virginia, announcing Robert Tyler's death.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBiographical article about Robert Tyler.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes her father Robert Tyler's activities just before his death, including his having served on the \"U.S. Grand jury;\" family mourns. 7 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns death of Robert Tyler; mentions possibly being related to Elizabeth Finch. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecounts last report drawn up by Robert Tyler.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses death of Robert Tyler; family news. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFires John Tyler, Jr. because of his \"extreme indulgence in intoxicating drinks.\" 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses her love for husband Robert Tyler and sorrow at losing him; Robert left nothing. 6 pp. ALS. Including a lock of Robert's hair.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs still quite ill; returns some papers to Tyler. 1 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns some letter concerning Robert Tyler's death from John to his sister Letitia [Tyler] Semple; the letter was apparently printed in some newspaper. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns Finch family estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes to send some plants for Robert Tyler's grave. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Sweeney for his offer of plants for Robert Tyler's grave. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs sorry Tyler has not been made Collector in Richmond; has been ill and needs to move south; mentions wanting Tyler to return a pistol. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlans to apply for a position on the Court of Claims; discusses the South's right to be represented; asks that Tyler write a recommendation for him and get the endorsement of the Bar in Richmond. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses genealogy of the Finch family; says the Shields family that Tyler has mentioned is not related to the Shields in the Finch family relates how the estate was placed in the Bank of England about 200 years ago because there were no males left to \"continue the settlement.\" 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndorsement of the \"Aeriatron,\" a new invention of R.B. WIlliamson for \"cooling, moistening and purifying the air we breath.\" 2 pp. Including AN by [B. Sunderland?], n.d., concerning disinfectants to be used. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks what Keen thinks of the \"Aeriatron.\" 1 p. Including ANS from P. T. Keen to Dr. [B.] Sunderland, replies that he endorses the \"Aeriatron.\" 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds money; mentions political situation and getting back at Conover. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFeels badly for John Tyler, Jr. in that he lost his position and hopes he will find another soon. 3 pp. Cy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWarned Tyler earlier about Tyler's excessive drinking; cannot recommend Tyler again but offers no opposition to his serving in another position. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs just getting over a \"severe sickness.\" 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions return of his pistol; asks about Tyler's health; asks if Tyler has heard from Dr. [W.W.] Hicks. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSummarizes his activities preceding his move to Florida; describes Virginians as \"Yankees\" in the worst sense of the word - greedy, sordid and dishonest; explains the political developments in Richmond and claims they were the reason he had to get out of Richmond; comments on the Democratic Party; accuses Collector [?] Russell and [?] Hawks of placing non-citizens in official government positions. 11 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecommends John TYler, Jr. for an appointment in the Custom House in Norfolk, [Va.]. 7 pp. CyS of AnsS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWedding announcement. PM.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecommends John Tyler, Jr. for a position working with Braxton [in the Custom House] in Norfolk, [Va.]. 2 pp. Cy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been having \"pain in the head\" and has been seeing an \"oculist\" who has bandaged her eyes; family news. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplains that the \"falling market\" is the reason no positions are open in the Treasury Dept. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns the Goode family estate and Holland's possible connection with it. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses letters of recommendation for his appointment to a position in Norfolk, [Va.] from several prominent men. 8 pp. ACysS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes that \"every lazy and inert member of Congress\" be made to read a certain letter from the \"Tribune\" which was received from Tyler; thanks Tyler for his \"prompt compliance\" with his request for the paper. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePleads at length for an appointment in Washington in order to complete his work on Pleading [while earnestly denying that he is asking for a job]; praises Divine Providence for bringing Mr. Hayes to office; tells of his contacts with Tyler's sister and brother Robert. 4 pp. ALS. Including AMsS, \"An Apostrophe to Col. Robert Tyler,\" the deceased brother of John Tyler, Jr. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Tyler of the progress of the Detective, Wren, on the case of the stolen manuscript and coat; reminisces about old times. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks the secretary to consider his proposals for the Republican Party to \"prevent the National decay, while assuring the disintegration and overthrow of the Democratic Party.\" 1 p. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks the Secretary to consider the ramifications of the \"Eastern question;\" warns that the \"Tide of migration\" to Eastern centers will result in \"extinguishing American civilization;\" notes that in 1876, there were more emmigrants from the U.S. to Great Britain than vice-versa; urges that the Republican Party embark on a \"comprehensive system of National beneficence\" that would prevent disaster and destroy the Democratic Party; directs attention to the newspaper clippings on the subject which were included. 3 pp. ALS. Including newspaper clippings giving descriptions of current economic ailments and how to bring back prosperity. 3 items. Nwscl.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Tyler for all his effort; inquires about Charlotte, S.C., as he is considering moving there; asks for letters of introduction to any prominent people Tyler might know there. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. Nwscl.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks the Senator to \"glance over the accompanying communications and manuscripts\" concerning the \"course of statesmanship to be pursued by the Republican Party,\" 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges receipt of Tyler's letter; expresses desire \"to secure a proper position in the service of the government for Tyler; asks Tyler to confer with Mr. Hawley, Assistant Secretary, on the matter. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Sherman for the letter received from him; asks for a position that would \"enable me to be of most service to the Country, rather than that which might be most agreeable to myself.\" 1 p. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Hawley to consider the enclosed letter from George C. Gorham to John Sherman; details plans for an agent to gather information from the congressional districts in Virginia; argues that this information from the congressional districts in Virginia; argues that this information could be very useful to the country. 4 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelates his impressions of John Tyler's ideas regarding \"Party interests in Virginia\" advocates sending Tyler to Eastern Virginia to gather information; assures Sherman of Tyler's \"patriotism and sincere devotion to Republicanism.\" 3 pp. Cy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLists a series of additional suggestions for the Bill that Tyler had given Blaine; asks Blaine to keep in mind the \"necessity of preventing popular anarchy and the preservation of our Industrial Peace.\" 3 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Submitted to the Hon. John Sherman, Secretary U.S. Treasury Department, May 13th 1878.\" 7 pp. Cy of D.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotifies Tyler that he has been appointed \"Inspector of Customs at the port of Norfolk, Virginia at a compensation of four dollars per diem:\" asks Tyler to \"report to the Supervising Special Agent for instructions.\" 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCongratulates Tyler on his commission; discusses meetings with Millard and Dr. Phelps; asks for the status of Nelegov [Nelligav?] and Braxton; advised Dr. Phelps to leave his case with Tyler and not to speak with anyone about it; reassures Tyler about the Doctor's confidence in him; asks Tyler to write about what he wants done in Norfolk. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges receipt of his Commission; thanks Sherman for his regard; asks for a raise and the selection of a residence in the area under his jurisdiction; states that although the commission is not as he had hoped, he is grateful for it. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS. Including DS, oath of office for Inspector of Customs at Norfolk, Virginia 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAssigns Tyler to \"the duty of detecting and preventing smuggling or other violations of the customs revenue laws\" in the districts under his jurisdiction; stations Tyler at Petersburg; ordered to report any violations by customs officers. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Sherman to glance over an enclosed \"confidential\" letter from Judge Hughes of Virginia; asks to have the letter returned as it is \"private and confidential;\" announces intention to leave Virginia and to write again to Sherman. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends list of names and addresses of Republicans in the area with whom he thinks it would be wise to consult for \"proper organization of our party for the fall campaign;\" gives views on that subject. 4 pp. ALS. Including N, the above-mentioned list of names and addresses. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReplies to inquiries made by Tingle in his letter of the 5th [of June 1878]; states that he has not sent a report to the Treasury Dept. because there has been nothing significant to report; suggests appointing a Night Inspector at City Point to attempt to cut back smuggling through the Chickahominy River; explains his financial arrangement with H. D. Cooke and Co.; asks for a raise in salary. 4 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Tyler that it will be necessary for him \"to make a report as to the manner in which you were employed\" before his account with H. D. Cooke and Co. can be settled. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote accompanying check to be endorsed by Tyler so that account with Messrs. Cooke and Co. may be settled. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges Tyler's participation in the \"contest between Dr. Jorgusen and Mr. Allen for the Congressional nomination in the Petersburg District,\" warns Tyler that such participation is a \"violation of the President's order;\" advises Tyler to abstain from any interference in the nomination. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDefends himself against accusation of violating the presidential Civil Service order in regards to his role in the rivalry between Dr. Jorgensen and Mr. Allan for congressional nomination; states that it is his right to form and express his opinion on such matters and is even his duty to report that \"Mr. Allen is infinitely the Superior man;\" warns that \"the devil will take possession of the Party itself in the District\" if Dr. Jorgensen should win. 4 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates that he had believed [Tyler?] to be dead, or drowned in the Atlantic;\" gives news of Jonathan who \"is after the fellers [sic] yet with a Sharp a Stick\" and began to \"throw his darts at the people;\" informs Tyler of the death of P.B. Brokaw. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWarns of the danger of disease spread from incoming ships in the area at City Point; advocates the reestablishment of the position of Health officer for the area and suggests Dr. Shands as a candidate; gives a bad account of the activities of John Matthews, the inspector for City Point [Petersburg], a \"Colored Man, rather dark, not firm in health, and only ordinarily endowed intellectually.\" 7 pp. ALS. Including Cy of PDS, Tyler's account as a Special Agent o the Treasury Department for the month of July, 1878. 4 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses a loan of money made to Tyler; hopes to hear from Tyler soon. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Tyler of trips to Washington; believes Allan will win the congressional nomination without any trouble; informs Tyler that the note has been paid [after calling on Mr. Cooke]. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Tyler that his \"services as an Inspector of Customs at the port of Norfolk, Virginia are hereby discontinued.\" 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes Shands luck in securing the appointment; states that \"we can do nothing in Va. till we are rid of carpet-baggers.\" 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReturns a department letter addressed to Tyler of the 21st of August which Tyler mailed to the department by mistake. 1 p. LS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice for Tyler's requisition for stationery. 1 p. PDS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eResponds to Tyler's request for his pay check, French requests Tyler to forward vouchers for services provided. 1 p. LS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice for Tyler's paycheck of $124.00 for the month of August. 1 p. PDS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComplains about having to wait for his \"per diem pay\" before being able to pay his bills; notes that one of the conditions upon which he accepted his job was that his travelling expense would be met by the department; asks for a check to pay the enclosed hotel bill; notes that although he was appointed to Norfolk, he was ordered to Petersburg. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS. Including PDS, bills of $56.70 and $35.80 for room and board at the Bollingbrook Hotel; signed by D.A. Weisiger, proprietor. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDelivers information about the signers of a Petition of Citizens [in favor of the appointment of Dr. A. R. Shands as inspector at City Point]. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives an account of the inefficiency of the present customs official at City Point, John Matthews; gives information about the four signers of the enclosed petition asking for action to be taken on the matter. 3 pp. ACyS of ALS. Including Cy of D [in Tyler's handwriting], petition to remove John Matthews. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProvides information which Tyler thinks would be of interest to the department; responds to the Department letter of 24 July 1878 that terminated his position with the Department, argues that this action was \"unjust in view of the past services and sacrifices to the Republican party;\" states that he knows the source of this action; wishes that he had been appointed to a position \"more 'suitable' to my personal and social status.\" 3 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn response to Tyler's letter of the 18th [Sept. 1878], states that \"the Department could not do otherwise than it did\"[...] \"in face of charges made as to your personal habits and inview of what had previously occurred;\" returns Tyler's \"kind sentiments.\" 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegrets that Tyler proposed to influence the election campaign against Dr. Jorgenson; notes the value of a Republican winning in the South and urges Tyler not to interfere, no matter what he thinks of Jorgenson personally; discusses the problem of sectionalism in party politics and the political equality of all men, \"white or black\" assures Tyler that the charges brought against him were not made by Jorgenson and if Tyler can prove them to be unfounded, he will restore Tyler to his position. 8 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice for check of $92.50 for Tyler's expenses. 1 p. PDS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUrges the Department to restore Tyler to his position; believes Tyler to have \"discharged the duties of his office faithfully\" and \"that the Department could not obtain a more conscientious, reliable, or intelligent office.\" 2 pp. Cy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks that the order to terminate Tyler's position be rescinded; argues tha the action was taken to prevent him from running against Dr. Jorgenson; believes Tyler to have \"discharged faithfully all the duties the Department required of him;\" recounts Tyler's past services for the party. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn response to Sherman's letter of the 25th of that month, points out that it was obviously in Jorgenson's interests to have him removed; states that Mr. Braxton, Customs Collector at Norfolk has been \"playing a double political game\" in support of \"Goode in the Norfolk district and for Jorgenson in this District;\" notes that whatever Braxton has said against him is pure hearsay since they have never met; describes Braxton as \"utterly infamous in his private relations, and a liar;\" calls Dr. Jorgensen an \"unkempt scoundrel;\" states that his actions have been done from his heart and with the interests of the Party in mind; promises not to act against Jorgensen in deference to Sherman. 7 pp. AcyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes a device invented by Professor Williamson which Newman believes will be in great demand in India - \"at once a Water Cooler, a Refrigerator, and an Air Cooler and Purifier.\" 1 p. Cy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegrets Tyler leaving his city; informs Tyler that \"I and my dear ones are sadly in need, and I know not what we shall do;\" discusses the value of bestowing \"equal patronage on all classes.\" 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCongratulates Sherman for his \"triumph last night in the U.S. Senate in regard to the New York Custom House nominations;\" notes that Sherman is \"growing in strength before the country in view of the issue of 1880.\" 3 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInquires as to Tyler's present status; states he would like to get a new position under the government and asks Tyler for advice and assistance in this matter. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Phillips to deliver the enclosed letter from John Tyler to Mr. Barnes of the International Review; describes Tyler as a \"Gentleman of very great and wide literary experience.\" 1 p. Cy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Barnes if he will accept him as a contributor to the International Review; gives his literary credentials; describes his literary style, 3 pp. Cy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the organization and plans of the \"national or Greenback Party\" to gain control of Congress and the presidency. 3 pp. ACys of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses desire to examine any articles which Tyler may wish to send for publication in the International Review.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePromises to obtain a patent for Williamson's \"Aeriatron\" in Canada; asks for all the information on the device in order to be prepared for his presentation of the device to the Canadian government,. 2 pp. Cy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplains that due to the amount of material that they have had to examine, they [the North American Review] have not been able \"to give careful attention before this to your paper on the issue of 1880.\" 1 p. ALS. Including Nwscl., an advertisement for the \"St. Louis Magazine.\" 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Tyler that the editor of the North American Review has not yet been able to reach a decision concerning Tyler's article. 1 p. ACs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplains how lonely it has been without Tyler; gives news of her family; wishes Tyler to come visit before he leaves. 2 pp. Cy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends Sherman an article from the New Orleans Times; believes that a Republican ticket of Sherman as President and Hamilton Fish of New York as Vice-President would best be able \"to meet the issue of 1880.\" 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives a favorable report on the operation of Prof. Williamson's Aeriatron in the Washington Female Seminary; states that \"the young ladies study with more ease;\" and that \"the air is kept perfectly pure.\" 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Tyler to help him obtain the signature of Tyler's father, ex-President Tyler, as he has collected the autographs of all the presidents of the United States except Tyler's. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgrees to make a similar agreement with Tyler as to the Aeriatron in regards to Florida as had been made for Eastern Louisiana, but not for Texas; gives Tyler the instructions for creating a mixture to pour into the Aeriatron. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCongratulates Tyler on his introduction of the \"Aeriatron\" into New Orleans; discusses certificates of Dr. Saunderland's and others to whom Tyler had earlier referred; discusses experiments with the \"Aeriatron.\" 4 pp. ALS. Including AN, a postscript detailing chemical mixtrues for the \"Aeriatron;\" 2 pp., and frag., the address of A. C. Litchfield, United States Consul General.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses a certificate from the third auditor; explains how valuable this endorsement for the Aeriatron is, in view of the offensive air of the auditor's office; hopes that Tyler is making progress. 2 pp. ALS. Inluding Cy of AMsS, an endorsement from Horace Austin, Auditor, in regards to the Aeriatron. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses recent appointments in the Senate; mentions the progress of his case against Denver and Peck in the Supreme Court; discusses matters of his estates. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses how much she enjoys Washington, D.C.; gives news of her family; describes her social life. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Sherman to \"glance over our Vicksburg address as contained in the Picayune of this morning;\" mentions the Bourbon Democrat plan to halt the \"Negroe-exodus;\" explains the selection of Governor Foote to present the address. 1 p. ACyS of ALS. Including Nwscl of the Picayune of 3 May 1879 dealing with the Vicksburg Labor Convention. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Tyler for sending him a copy of Tyler's exposition and paper; refuses to accept Tyler's offer of sending 150 more copies, but asks for 25 or 50; mentions Austin's certificate which Williamson had mailed earlier to Tyler. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetails the proceedings at the Vicksburg Labor-question Convention; explains the reasons for drawing up a new preamble and resolution for the convention which they include. 2 pp. Cy of ALS. Including Nwscls on the resolutions of Gov. Foote at the Vicksburg Convention. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes to Sherman the plot hatched by the \"Bourbon Democrats and Bull-dozers\" at the Vicksburg convention to keep the Negroes held to the land and gain control of the Administration and Congress in 1880; notes that the \"carpet-baggers\" have lost nearly all influence in the South; assures Sherman in a postscipt that he is abstaining \"entirely from all official interferences.\" 6 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Tyler for his account of the events at the Vicksburg Convention. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApologizes for not having written in so long; sends news of her father and other family members; social news; asks Tyler to write to Senator Margen for her father. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Tyler of a requisition for two \"Aeriatrons\" by the chief clerk of the Light-House Board; encloses copy of an endorsement of the Aeriatron by the above-mentioned clerk; asks for 25 copies of Tyler's paper on the Aeriatron and encloses stamps. Including Cy of ALS, endorsement of the Aeriatron by A. B. Johnson, Chief Clerk. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Tyler that Mr. Tracey will introduce Tyler and himself [Foote] at Dr. Hartzell's; arranges for his son to pick up Tyler at 6:30. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses Sherman's chances against General Grant as presidential nominee for 1880; notes that the \"Coloured People have, unquestionably, moved up solidly to our position\" after the revelation of their former leaders' intent at the Vicksburg convention, thanks to Gov. Foote; discusses the upcoming mass-meeting at Lafayette Square. 4 pp. ACyS of ALS. Including Nwscl on the subject of the \"Negroe Exodus\" and the mass-meeting to be held at Lafayette Square on 21 May 1879. 3 clippings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges receipt of Tyler's letters; notes that Annie received her package from Tyler; gives news of Annie and Mr. Benehan; inquires as to when Tyler expects to return to Washington. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends Sherman copies of the \"Observer\" and the \"Southwestern Christian Advocate\" on the subject of the mass meeting held at LaFayette Square, New Orleans, on 21 May 1879; describes the editor of the \"Advocate,\" Mr. Hartzell who is also the Presiding Elder of the Methodist Church in that area; details the proceedings of the Queens dinner at the St. Charles Hotel; gives news of Mayor Weeks' activities, notes that the involvement of the Post-Office and Custom House gauges with the Grant Campaign Committee is due merely to their \"fishing about for the chances of official retention under General Grant.\" 4 pp. ACyS of ALS. Including News dealing with the Vicksburg Labor Convention and the Mass meeting at Lafayette Square, New Orleans, \"The New Orleans Observer,\" 10 May 1879, and the \"South Western Chrisitan Advocate,\" 29 May 1879. Transferred to Newspaper Collection.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnnounces intention to call on Tyler the next day at 10:00 AM to talk \"of our mutual friend the sec'y of the Treasury.\" 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvises Sherman on issues he believes necessary to be acted upon in the interest of the 1880 election campaign; details methods of controlling the officials in Louisiana that are there in the interest of Senator Kellogg: Andrew Dumant, W. H. Dirkgrave and H. Ingalls; gives ideas on swinging the conservative men of the area over to the Republican party; informs Sherman of Gov. Foote's address at the Commencement of the New Orleans Institute for the education of Coloured Teachers and Ministers. 6 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Tyler that \"Mr. Jewett has no authority to speak for me or in my name;\" acknowledges receipt of Tyler's letters. 1 p. LS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses Senator Kellogg's position; believes it to be too soon to act upon Tyler's suggestions; approves the course of action of Mr. Foote and Tyler; discusses the need to \"secure conservative support among white men...willing to give to the colored people their Constitutional rights;\" believes Tyler should talk with Dumont and Dirkgrave; gives support of Col. Anderson. 5 pp. LS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Tyler for his letters; gives news of their home in Jacksonville; notes that he is \"still as poor as a church mouse;\" family news. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWarns Sherman of the continuing danger to the Nation and the Republican Party from the South; states that, based upon his observations, everything \"hangs upon the Presidential issue of 1880, and the security of the whole depends upon the success of the Republican Party;\" warns that it is \"the intention of the Southern Democracy...to destroy the Union and the Nation;\" describes the hatred in the South of anyone who is not a Democrat; notes the buildup of military strength in the South; lists federal officers in the area and informs Sherman of their \"friendliness;\" towards him [Sherman] and their political orientation; gives suggestions as to how to deal with them. 12 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses desire to relate all his observations which concern Sherman's interests in the area in regard to the election of 1880; gives a lengthy account of influential people and positions in the area and gives suggestions of courses of action for Sherman to promote his interests; complements Mr. Pitkin's paper on the election issue of 1880 [in a postscript]. 14 pp. ACys of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the involvement of a number of people in the Great Campaign for 1800; relates the editorial attack upon himself, Gov. Foote and Sherman in the Times newspaper of New Orleans; discusses the faithfulness of some of Sherman's supporters in the area; describes the \"New Liberal Republican Democratic Conspiracy\" which hopes to set William M, Evarts of New York as President who would then be \"as powerless in the hands of the Southern majority of the New Party as an infant;\" complements Pitkin's abilities, but warns Sherman to be cautious with him. 12 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions the Centennial Address made by Marshall Pitkin; believes Pitkin to still be the best man for the job of Collector. 1 p. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Tyler of Mattie's wedding to Charles R. Chaires; asks for money to repay a loan needed for the wedding; describes job problems; sends regards from family. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. N. Including Nwscl, \"The Tilden Conspiracy, How it was Frustrated,\" New Orleans Times [21 June 1879], interview with Gen. Stewart L. Woodward concerning the steps taken to \"defeat any attempts to inaugurate Mr. Tilden in this city [New York] as president of the United States on the 4th of March, 1877.\" 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBelieves that the peace and unity of the Nation is dependant upon the disruption of the Democratic Party in the Southern States, especially in Louisiana; advocates the appointment of Mr. Pitkin as Collector in the Custom House since \"this State [La.], cannot be redeemed from Democratic control with the present officials here in the political front of the Republican Party;\" believes that with Mr. Pitkin, the Republican Party will be able to entice the \"conservative white men property-holders\" to their side for the 1880 election; states that the present officials are, for the most part, \"well known as the Confederates and Pals of Kellogg in disreputable transactions;\" warns of the imminent danger to the Republican Party and to the Nation if immediate steps are not taken. 13 pp. AcyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges receipt of Sherman's letter of the 19th of the month; assures Sherman that his actions have been entirely legitimate and that he has never had \"a mere pecuniary motive\" for his actions. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the \"Grant Clubs that have sprung up in New Orleans; relates the contents of several editorials concerning the 1880 election; recommends the confirmation of Pitkins which he explained in earlier letters; assures Sherman that he has kept a low profile in New Orleans, avoiding any associations; believes that \"all political matters will go well in Louisiana, and reflectively elsewhere in the South\" if his actions are acted upon. 4 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses Col. William Wright's visit to Washington to inform the [Treasury] Department that \"ex union soldiers had been ignored in Custom House appointments;\" states however that \"nearly 40 ex union soldiers are on the Custom House rolls, about a quarter of the force;\" discusses the program that has been created for the removal of 57 present C. H. employees to replace them with ex-union soldiers. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDraws attention to an editorial in the \"Democrat\" that Gov. Foote believed to be \"indicative of a split in the Democratic Party, the more healthy and conservative portion siding in the future with the Republican Party;\" urges Sherman to take action to take advantage of the situation; discusses Col. W[illiam] Wright's trip to Washington to represent the interests of ex-union soldiers in Custom-House employment; discusses Wright's and others' connections with the local Grant clubs; warns Sherman of the scheming conducted by \"these old Louisiana Political huckstering knaves.\" 3 pp. ACyS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Tyler for the information that he and Gov. Foote have supplied about the political situation in Louisiana; discusses the matter of the Black \"exodus\" from the South and his policy on the Subject; asks Tyler to continue supplying information; promises to try to get more support from the Administration for Tyler. 6 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates that Tyler's \"suggestions to the Adm[inistratio]n looking to official changes at New Orleans, will not be acted upon till after the coming election, if at all;\" thanks Tyler for his support; criticizes Sherman for continuing to keep the present disreputable officials in Louisiana; believes that \"we owe the Northern Republicans nothing\" and speaks of a possible coalition between Southern Republicans and Conservatives in the area to support a Conservative-Democratic candidate; states that \"we care nothing for long-range assurances of good will from the north.\" 8 pp. ALS. Including ALS from Pitkin informing Tyler that he wrote the above letter, \"not one word whereof would I revoke under any circumstances.\" 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for definite assurances that Sherman and the Administration will take action in Louisiana along the lines suggested by Tyler; believes that failure to do so will jeopardize \"everything in a National point of view;\" denounces Senator Kellogg; warns that \"your [Sherman's] friends can easily form Conservative Combinations for State purposes;\" warns Sherman of the danger to the Nation should the Republicans not win the election of 1880. 4 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReemphasizes the need for a change in the Collectorship of New Orleans due to the upcoming election in December called by the Constitutional Convention that was just adjourned; discusses Pitkin's views on the subject; stresses the importance of an alliance between the Republican Party and Conservatives in the South; believes that Sherman's election as President would be assured in 1880 \"provided the political unity of the Sixteen States of the South is broken up.\" 5 pp. Df. of L.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePraises Tyler's \"courage and vigor\" in representing their interests at the Capital; states that there is no news as yet about \"Mr. Richardson's comission as a special agent of the P.O. Dept.\" 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Tyler that the office of Mayor Weeks was broken into by order of the Collector [Badger] by Lawler, Boyle and Edwards; calls for immediate action to be taken; reports that \"important sections of the party are announcing that under no circumstances will they act under the Federal officials now in office;\" discusses the \"intention to open war on Weeks in the 'Times'\" which was prevented by Jewett. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses a letter about the Kellogg scandal which wants Tyler to have printed in the Washington Republican; believes that the editor of the Republican, Brooks, \"will use it gladly\" as he is down on Kellogg;\" thanks Tyler for his \"championship of the good cause here.\" 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBelieves that a united South might be able to win over a few Northern states nd secure a Democratic victory in 1880; warns of the danger of civil war in connection with the 1880 election and of the selfish ambitions of politicians; notes that the \"only care\" of the Chief Magistrate, however, \"is to offer suggestions as to how to avoid the upcoming danger. 5 pp. [Cy?] of AL, incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the corruption associated with Senator Kellogg; describes Kellogg's scandal at the 'Packard House' where \"the Republican commissioners secured fresh return blanks from the State Registrar's office and by a concerted fraud, returned the three defeated Republican candidates elected;\" describes the ring of Kellogg's co-conspirators, including Louis Sauer [Appraiser of Customs for involvement of Packard; relates the suspicious history of Kellogg's career and believes that the administration \"will not weep when the Senate ejects its last 'carpet-bagger'.\" 11 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes that the \"administration will be able to appreciate justly your [JT] high merits and qualifications;\" hopes that Tyler will be able to secure an official position; regrets that there is no vacancy in his office; states that he is \"not at all mingling in the political strife here\" and will be content with \"any one of the distinguished Republican Statesmen now spoken of for the Presidency;\" discusses the upcoming election of 1880. 5 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Tyler for writing on his behalf to Gov. Foote; assures Tyler that he [Jewett] and Pitkin will control the Republican convention of Oct. 20; states that the \"party looks to us for leadership in a bitter war upon Kellogg;' denounces Kellogg; promises to write tomorrow. 5 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for a copy of Tyler's sypher key as he lost his own; announces the appointment of Richardson; discusses the upcoming convention and his method of controlling it with Pitkin. 2 pp. ALS. Including post script, discusses the address published by the soldiers association against Kellogg. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges receipt of Tyler's letter of the 6th; states that he is \"insufficiently equipped with means\" to run for the governship as Gov. Foote has advised; promises to take an active part in the convention; wants to \"show this imbecile Adm[inistratio]n that its sub-imbeciles here are in no sense representative or even pensioners on our political grace longer.\" 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Tyler to get information as to the whereabouts of Special Agent Weeks and try to get him to return as soon as possible; is convinced that control of the convention is assured. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Tyler that his letter has just been read by Pitkin and Jewett and that they \"fully concur in all your suggestions;\" states that the other gentlemen to whom Tyler referred are unkown to him; intends to write an open letter in response to Tyler's. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the events at the convention - \"all did not go as well as we hoped for some were seduced by promises from the C. H. [Customs House]\"; describes losses sustained by the C. H.; describes the use of alcohol and ballot-box stuffing in the election; asks for Tyler to send his thoughts on the matters presented. 6 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses letter which he had promised to send Tyler; asks Tyler to read it and if published, to see to the collection of proof sheets; believes the letter to be \"an honest and independant expression of my views and feelings,\" but doubts whether it will get published in \"these times of editorial apathy.\" 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses how Beattie was going to select him [Pitkin] as Chairman of the Campaign Com., but had backed down under pressure from \"Wharton, Badger, Lewis, Marks and Co.\" and selected McMillan, whom the C. Housers dislike heartily;\" informs Tyler that he had put Sypher on the committee list of 25; fears that Sypher will not be interested \"with the C. H. toads squatting on the campaign.\" 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnnounces that the secretaryship of the Campaign Committee was offered to him and that he would take it if he was paid $100 per week; states that \"as this campaign is a preordained failure, I want my compensation in advance this time;\" wishes Sherman could be President, but knows it to be impossible; adds that Sherman might have had a delegation had he acted on his suggestions in January 1879; discusses the chances of Louisiana republicans; reveals information [confidential] from W. H. Roberts that Marks was to be removed; discusses Beattie's character and his actions concerning Pitkin; suggests making Pitkin Collector. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends a newspaper clipping detailing the Republican platform in the area; discusses prospects for the 1880 election, sectionalism in Congress, and the political situation in general; states that there are Democrats in Congress who realize they must make a change in tactics if they want the party to make a respectable showing in the election of 1880; discusses rumors of a conspiracy of Southern Republicans in Washington to join the Democrats if the election were given a sectional aspect; warns of the danger of this. 15 pp. ALS. Including Nwscl - report on the Republican platform and list of members of the State Central Committee [Louisiana].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Tyler to \"push Postmaster Edmunds into getting us three or four Northern speakers;\" explains the necessity of this; discusses attempts to win over ex-confederates and conservatives; asks Tyler to talk with Sypher about getting their ticket in the newspapers. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses photographs and a letter for Mrs. Hayes inspection of relatives of the late Major General George H. Thomas; gives details of the family. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePraises Tyler for \"this singular analytical power of your mind\" in relation to previous information given on the political situation; asks Tyler for his perspectives on the present situation - the election of 1880 and the relationship between Virginia and the South. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffers some suggestions for corrections of Robers' address [on the state debt?]; promises to try to help pay for the publication. 2 pp. ALS. Including Nwscl, on the State debt [June 19, 1879]. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInquires as to the whereabouts of several endorsements and recommendations of Tylers that he gave to the Senate Judiciary Committee when he was confirmed as Assessor of Internal Revenue for Florida. 11 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks to secure Tyler's influence in obtaining an appointment in the Pension office in Washington; lists his credentials. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses 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 \"full harvest of beneficience may be reaped to all her [Virginia's] people;\" discusses the Readjustor coalition's bid to break up the political solidarity of the South; notes that as soon as \"Virginia becomes arrayed Nationally, in spirit and in truth, Sectionalism will cease.\" 13 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses 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.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFinds 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBelieves 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvises Tyler as to room accommodations in the area, 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHandwritten copy of a letter marked \"Personal\" to John Sherman about Yorktown Customs Office, elections and other political viewpoints.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvises Tyler on his trip to the Republican convention; discusses the role of Tucker the lighthouse keeper. 11 pp. ALS. Including Nwscl dated as 25 August 1880 from West Point, Va., concerning John Tyler's declaration of allegiance to Hancock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the plans of the Bourbon Funder faction to create divisions among the ranks of the Republicans; states that may succeed in leading away the Coloured people; notes that Baily is the only one who could give the Bourbons a chance at the election; asks Tyler to ask Baily to withdraw. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eQuotes to Baily a letter from General Mahone urging Baily to withdraw his candidacy; advises Baily to do the same; informs Baily of the character and status of Mahone. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelates the advantage to the Southern states there would have been if there were more men like Tyler who had the courage to affiliate themselves with the Republican party and endure the stamp of \"Traitor and Renegade\" by their fellow citizens; encloses a letter in support of President Grant in 1872. 6 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of above letter in Tyler's hand. 4 pp. Cy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecommends John Tyler to the office of Attorney General; complimetns Tyler's abilities as a \"learned and eloquent writer and speaker, a lawyer of known reputation.\" 1 p. Cy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApologizes to Tyler for the delay in sending the letters Tyler had requested. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Tyler to meet him at the Court House at 12 tomorrow to discuss business connected with Tyler's legislation. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses letters from Colonel Ewell of interest to Devens; discusses his past employment; asks for employment in the Department of the Attorney General. 4 pp. Cy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses letters from Colonel Ewell, President of William and Mary College; discusses the upcoming election and the Mahone movement; urges the Republican party to join forces with Mahone to create \"a true National attitude in the Senate\" and to crush out the Bourbon Democracy and break up the South; discusses prospects for local elections [Virginia]; asks for a commission to be restored to him. 5 pp. ACys of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Tyler with regret that he cannot find any employment for him in the Department; explains that there is already a number of others on file waiting for employment and that there is no hope for a position for Tyler. 3 pp. LS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Tyler that the Attorney General would very much enjoy appointing Tyler to a position in the department, but regrests that he cannot do so. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces a letter that he wrote to Sherman which he included in this letter; sends his respects to Tyler and his daughter. 1 p. Cy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCompliments the accomplishments of John Tyler, Jr., describes Tyler's hardships as a result of his becoming Republican; urges Sherman and the party to reward those southern Republicans like Tyler who worked so hard for the cause. 3 pp. Cy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses desire to invite Tyler to Norfolk to deliver lectures; discusses the time and terms of the lecture; asks Tyler to respond if the terms are agreeable. 3 pp. ALS. Including Nwscl, 2 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Sherman that \"General John Tyler is desirous of an appointment in your Department;\" compliments Tyler's abilities. 1 p. Cy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCalls attention to Tyler's hope for appointment in the government; praises Tyler's abilities and support of the Republican party; recommends his appointment. 1 p. Cy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePraises at length all of Hayes' successes during his presidency; congratulates his statesmanship; calls his attention to the letter from Ewell to show that not everyone thinks ill of Tyler. 3 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eForwards 6 copies of the Gazette to Tyler; hopes the publication will do Tyler good in Washington; intends to publish the same article right before Tyler's lectures in Norfolk; regrets that he cannot pay Tyler in advance for the lectures. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates that \"Brady can do nothing for the present;\" promises to do whatever he can to promote Tyler's interests. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApologizes for their long delay in replying to Tyler's letter; states that they will be happy to examine his paper on the \"Disaster on the Princeton\" and any other article. 2 pp. C.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Tyler that he sent 6 additional copies of the Liberal yesterday; discusses which ways would be best to get the article across to the people; argues that the publication of the material from Whig and President Ewell would work against Tyler's audience; discusses how to use the publications as a \"masked battery with a deadly effect;\" states that he wil give the circular to everyone with a \"spoon-ful of brains\" in Norfolk. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegrets that they cannot use Tyler's poem; explains that they did not have room for so large an article as Tyler's manuscipt relating to the Princeton disaster; states that they might be able to use such an article if it was restricted to five pages in length; gives information regarding a book Tyler had spoken of. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions his family's relation to the family of Major General George H. Thomas; discusses the prospects of Garfield appointing a man from the South for his cabinet; suggests Judge Robert W. Hughes and Colonel Benjamin S. Ewell for Attorney General and Secretary of the Interior; discusses the advantage to be gained from selecting such men and the future of the nationalist spirit in the South. 4 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges receipt of Tyler's letter, is \"gratified to know that you are still alive and well;\" is \"sorry we lost Hancock;\" asks Tyler's opinion of Garfield; announces the recovery of Florida from the 'ashes' and invites Tyler down. 3 pp. ALS. Including Nwscl on Mahone and Hancock in the Virginia elections. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Tyler with regret that the Herndern property is rented for 1881; hopes that Tyler will again take residence in West Point. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Tyler that the papers have not come to hand; will do as he asked as soon as they come. 1 p. C.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Tyler that his lectures have to be postponed to January 13 and 14. 1 p. Telegram.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Tyler for the information and suggestions in his letter. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFears 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBelieves 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgrees 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBelieves 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplains his pecuniary interest in the joint venture of Critcher and Strong in Arizona and Sonora; details his life of hardship the past few years as he was scorned and abused because of his views; states that he is interested in the Arizona and Sonora project in order to be able to provide comfortable for his daughter. 4 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetails some of the events in his life from the past three years in response to Anderson's request. 5 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnnounces that he will be pleased to see Tyler in Florida and asks him to call at his house upon his arrival. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReaffirms his statements to Garfield concerning Ewell, but does not believe that any appointment will be made from the South; informs Ewell of Lewis' trip to Mentor, Ohio; believes that the \"liberal movement will sweep the state this year overwhelmingly;\" includes additional letters so that \"you may understand and appreciate more fully some matters personal to myself.\" 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReminds Windom of his previous contributions of information; states that he is not seeking an appointment; discusses the future of the Colored People and the Republican party in relation to the Mahone movement in Virginia; believes the the failure of the liberal movement will result in the reestablishment of \"Bourbon Democratic Rule and tyranny;\" notes the existence of an anti-Mahone faction with Wickham, Deuzendorf and Jorgensen who are plotting to seize control of the chief federal offices in Virginia. 11 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegrets to have found that Tyler has been ordered to Florida; discusses politics, family matters. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelates his orders to report to Florida and his actions when he reached there in response to his instructions issued by Windom's department on the 8th of February. 3 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetails political situation in Florida; believes that Florida can be redeemed from Democratic control and that he can bring it about working with \"Old-line Whigs;\" details his past activities and appointments. 9 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eResponds to Department orders to make a report; describes the illicit activity of 3 schooners, the Attic, Gertrude and Boyle which are engaged in smuggling liquors to the various hotels in Florida; notes ways to prevent future such problems; asks for his paycheck for work in February. 13 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges receipt of Tyler's letter; asks for his views on the President and Mr. Windom; discusses Tyler's relationship with Mahone; states that the 'Staunton Virginian' will soon be in full accord with the movement. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for information concerning the burial site of the late President Tyler; wishes to obtain a steroescopic view of the grave. 1 p. TL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks where he could obtain a stereoscopic view of President Tyler's grave. 1 p. TL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Haines that no steroscopic view of his father's grave has been taken; gives Haines the location of the grave and notes that no monument has been erected on the spot. 1 p. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates that Mr. Palmore has given claim on their minerals due to poor health; offers them a vacant house to stay in if they should come visit the mines; states that he is anxious to have the mines worked; encloses a sample. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates that he had been digging in his Kaolin mine and found it to improve in quality and quantity; invites Kellam up to look farther into the vains [sic]; asks Kellam to write before he comes. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses Mahone and the Readjusters; describes John Tyler, Jr. favorably and \"well fitted for any position in or out of the State;\" mentions the rising influence of the railroad. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotes that they found a \"considerable quantity of Kaolin\" at the last place he worked and also found a good deal of mica at the old pit; asks Chappell to come up soon. 1 p. C.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Kellam to come up and look at the Kolin mine. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses Mr. Kellam and the Kaolin mine. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks what Mr. Massey thought of the letter; asks about matters in Richmond; states that he had advised Mr. Dezendorf to support Tyler and had convinced Dezendorf not to fight Lively. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs pleased to hear of Tyler's high regard for him; states that he will be in Richmond and would like to see Tyler. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvites Tyler to address the readjusters of New Kent on August 11; includes travel arrangements. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the virtue of John Tyler, Jr., and his \"able, statesmanlike, patriotic and elegant address\" to the people of New Kent; notes the resolution passed by the Readjusters to have Tyler's address published in the Whig. 2 pp. Cy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Tyler to verify his promise to write Baker a \"Christmas Tree speech;\" requests Tyler to \"dot the speech with some sentimentality\" as \"this leaves one or all, and the Readjusters happy.\" 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Tyler to go and see General Carmen, Chief Clerk of the Agriculture Dept., and persuade him to keep Watson's daughter Marion on as long as he can. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the issue between Massey and Mahone at the \"Colaition\" caucus of last night; believes that the Jorgensen, Dezendorf and Wickham faction and the Democrats will join forces with the Masseyites; describes Mahone's character and his attempt to set himself up as an \"absolute Dictator;\" explains to Arthur that he is provideing this information solely out of courtesy and that he is not seeking official favor by such action. 5 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses his views on the \"Coalition party\" of Virginia; describes his past experiences in the South and his services to the Republican party; believes himself entitled to promotion in the same line of service; asks for General Longstreet as an assistant acting under his instruction. 5 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegrets that he could not honor Crook's request for an autograph letter of Tyler's father as all his papers were taken from Tyler Jr. during the Civil War; gives a detailed acount of the Tyler family history. 6 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFears that \"my baby\" is sick as he hasn't heard from her for over a week; discusses his prospects for employment; asks her to keep up her spirits. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses copy of a letter from Everett to John C. New, Assistant Secretary of the Treasury; hopes it will do Tyler good. 1 p. Cy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplains how Tyler convinced him to be a Republican after listening to a speech of his; recommends highly Tyler for an appointment in the Treasury Department. 2 pp. Cy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCongratulates Tyler upon the Secretary's \"partial recognition\" of his merits; trusts that this will lead to \"more remunerative ackowledgments of your intrinsic worth.\" 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs glad that Lively disapproves of Dezendorf's actions in antagonizing the Coalition movement in Virginia; states that \"this Committee desires the election of the gentlemen to Congress nominated by the Coalition movement in Virginia.\" 1 p. TL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCongratulates Tyler on the recognition of his merits by the Secretary of the Treasury; states that they are in \"want\" and look to Tyler for the relief he promised and is now able to afford. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges receipt of $20 from Tyler making a total of $175 paid from 1865; gives family news. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges receipt of four notes of $50 each which he accepts as payment in full; dicusses financial arrangements; states that his wife is confined to bed and would like to see Tyler. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpeaks of old times, old friends; discusses Tyler's career; gives family news; believes that \"there still exists sympathy for the old cause\" in Tyler's \"warm heart.\" 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives Tyler a bill from the Capitol hotel to September 3; describes preferred method of payment. 2 pp. ALS. Including ADS, receipt of $46.60 on above account dated 1 November 1884. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Tyler if he can get a position for him in the government; believes President Arthur would do well for himself to appoint the grandson of President Tyler; discusses his work at the Savannah Morning News as managing editor. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Tyler for his prompt reply to his earlier letter; states again that his reason in writing is that he finds his present job \"not at all pleasant\" and would be interested in getting a government appointment. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates that he has managed to convince the landlord to wait to the 10th to take the rent; asks Tyler if he can get the money to them a day earlier than the 11th, when the note matures; informs Tyler that there will be a vacant room there soon and invites him to come live there. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses his present appointment and prospects for the furture; advises her to stay in Virginia as all the money he now makes goes to support her aunt Letty; gives news of Bessie Denison; believes that if Mr. New becomes the Secretary of the Treasury, his [JT] future will be secure.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReplies to Lively's letter that the Committee is \"heartily and earnestly in favor of the election of Hon. Harry Libbey to Congress.\" 1 p. TL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Tyler that he succeeded in procuring the \"Blue Book\" and had it delivered to Tyler at the Clarendon; states that he will also send five volumes of the Paris Exposition; lets Tyler know that he would be happy to secure any other books from the State Department that Tyler might want. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Tyler that he sent to the Post Office a package containing the \"Paris Exposition report\" and that it will be necessary for Tyler to go and pick it up. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Tyler for the $60 he owes for board at the Capitol Hotel as he is in a bad financial situation; states that the \"political horizon looks bright for the cause of Liberalism in Virginia.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests the presence of Tyler at a meeting of the Pioneer Council [S. of I.] on Saturday Nov. 11 at 7:30. 1 p. ACS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Tyler's assistance in helping his wife obtain her share of Henry Curtis' will; asks Tyler to think the matter over carefully and set a percentage rate for his services. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Tyler for the Christmas gifts he sent her; hopes the New Year will be profitable for Tyler; gives family news. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBegs Tyler to get his papers at once from Richmond; believes Tyler to be able to help in this matter more than anyone else; gives family news. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Tyler for his letter and clippings; explains that she cannot give Tyler news of West Point as she has not been there since September; hopes that Tyler will write as often as possible. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates that he is recovering from his ailments; regrets \"the loss of our pleasant whist party;\" thanks Tyler for his hospitality, offers to reciprocate. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to see Tyler; hopes to get settled down in a few days. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends seasons greetings. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Tyler to come to her house at 4 o'clock on a business matter. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges receipt of Tyler's note and enclosed slip of 1 January. 1 p. LS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Tyler for the newspaper clippings containing Tyler's speech upon the character of the late Alexander Eagleton. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn invitation for 8:00. 1 p. ANS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the occasion of the resignation of President Tyler's Cabinet in 1841. 1 p. Df incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Tyler about Bolts; asks \"who was the old housekeeper at Greenway after grandmother's death in 1797;\" asks him to look at his article in American History magazine. 1 p. ACS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Tyler for the articles he sent. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReturns the dollar that Tyler borrowed from Lamar last year. 1 p. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the two trunks left by Tyler at the Ford's Hotel which he picked up; describes what he placed in the trunks; encloses receipt from Ford's Hotel; states that he shipped the trunks today to Tyler C.O.D. 2 pp. ALS. Including ADS, Tyler's IOU for $17.60, 1 p. and ALS, from Rosere acknowledging receipt of same. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the claim of Tyler's sister, L. Semple, to a piece of property now owned by the College of William and Mary; promises to look into the matter; asks if Mrs. Semple might have any pertinent documents that might help substantiate her claim.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApologizes for not visiting Tyler while he was in D.C., but explains that he was called home on urgent business; describes future plans of the Southern Historical and Benevolent Association; asks Tyler for contribution of material. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Tyler to hurry up with the article on Texas; sends love to Mattie. 1 p. ACS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplains how she[?] thought Tyler was dead; describes how much Tyler meant to her; gives family news. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses surprise that Lamar had said that he had not received Tyler's letter of 6 February; describes how he trusted it to a page in the Senate to deliver it to Lamar. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Tyler for his letter and enclosures; states that he had already seen the article on the death of Mr. Eagleton; regrets that he has not seen much of the Tyler family; gives family news; promises to write \"Aunt Letty;\" hopes Tyler will keep in touch.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Tyler for his letter; discusses Mahone; asks Tyler's opinion on the Temperance issue as he notes that drinking has been Tyler's only drawback; believes that \"Temperance is soon to be the one grand question in this country;\" discusses his financial difficulties. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplains that she has been kept busy by visitors and was not able to answer Tyler's letter immediately; describes Florida; looks forward to return to Savannah. 6 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Tyler that he purchased the Savannah News in an effort to make something of his life; finds himself in financial difficulties; asks Tyler to negotiate for him a loan of $1000 in Washington. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses Willy Waller; asks for money; explains her bills; asks of Miss Tyler. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBelieves that he could set the paper on a \"solid an profitable basis;\" if he could only raise the money; asks if it would be possible for him to get a job in the civil service; discusses Tyler's account of the \"obstinate attack upon the president's heart.\" 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges receipt of Tyler's note with enclosures; states that he enjoyed the articles on Payne and Eggleston. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Tyler for his letter; explains why she was unable to see him when she was in Washington; gives family news; asks about James Machelee. 8 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes his research on grandfather; asks Tyler if he knows any more or has books or papers concerning him; asks if Tyler knows who \"R.\" is that signed the Obituary in the Enquirer. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Tyler that he has been appointed \"Pioneer\" on the Committee on Appeals and Grievances; asks Tyler to notify the grand chief if he can serve. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegrets Tyler's long absence from the meetings of the Minnehaha Lodge; asks the pleasure of Tyler's company if possible. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Tyler that \"Miss D's\" lawyer sent the papers concerning the property in Texas; states that \"B.\" is now in Charleston. 1 p. ACS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Tyler that he is \"requested to attend a regular session of the Grand Council, Sons of Jonadab\" on April 27. 1 p. ACS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePays tribute to Evart's character in view of the help he gave Tyler's half-brothers. Including NwsCl, the \"National View,\" 28 April 1883, tribute to Evarts. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives news of Mattie'e pets; relates his visit to Aunt Letty and Bessie and his meeting at the Jonadab Council; encloses notes from the President and William Evarts for her to keep as souvenirs. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplains reasons why he cannot accept the position as President of the Virginia Branch of the Jefferson Monument association; describes at length the shortcomings of the \"new Virginians;\" explains that for like reasons he cannot accept the \"American Magazine\" post. 6 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges receipt of Tyler's letter; congratulates him on his election to the presidency; states that he has no money for the [Arbitration] League at present and that he will not be rich until the iron and steel business improves. 1 p. ALS. Including NwsCL, about Carnegie. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses allusions to a large family estate in England; gives family news. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the great heritage of his daughter; asks if there might be some position for her in the Bureau of Printing and Engraving. 3 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the price of houses for sale and rent in the area. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses his book that he is writing on American history. 6 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses political prospects for the Republican Party in 1884; relates his past experiences with mahone; believes that the only successful Republican ticket for 1884 would be U.S. Grant as President and W. Q. Gresham as vice-president. 4 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the ceremonies for the Payne monument; relates the tragedy of Mr. Hafven, who suffered from congestion of the brain after being thrown from his buggy; discusses all the attempts to help him; acknowledges her letter; gives family news. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses his progress on his book; states that he has written up to the canvass of 1840. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnnounces that he will be in Washington on the 21st and will call on Tyler. 1 p. ACS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnnounces that he will be on the steamer Mattaro tomorrow and will be expecting the ladies. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Tyler to pay his bill of $60 to John Hillyard or make arrangements to do so. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoes not recognize the bill to John Hillyard for room and board at the Capitol Hotel; wants to deal only with Lewis, but agrees to pay Hillyard if Lewis permits. 2 pp. ALS. Including ALS, Lewis' reply stating that there was an additional bar bill of $10.00. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrders the destruction of several bands described in the accompanying schedule. 3 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates that \"the job is done;\" asks Tyler to go to the Post office to see if there is a letter addressed to Mrs. Semple care of Miss Hunter. 1 p. ACS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSummons John Tyler, Jr. to appear before him to answer to John Hillyard for a debt of $60.00. 1 p. PDS. Including ANS, an IOU signed by Tyler for $60. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApologizes for not having written the letter to the Attorney General sooner; asks if there is anything else he can do. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses a letter from Edward Murdaugh [?]; speaks of her forthcoming trip to Baltimore to see the doctor. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the house and farm of 31 acres he has for sale; offers it to Tyler for $2500. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes her cottage that she wants to rent for $22.00 a month. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChides Mattie for not writing him more; discusses his house-searching results; speaks of the weather, Mattie's plants and pets and gives family news; discusses the political ticket of Arthur and Gresham. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInquires as to the present address of his brother John as he wants information pertaining to the terms arranged between Polk and father [President Tyler]; discusses his progress on his book. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions his teaching position and small salary; discusses his financial troubles. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives description of three pieces of property for sale in the area.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs sorry to hear that Tyler is suffering from chills; hopes that the family will reunite. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes how \"the Bourbon Democratic incapables of Virginia at the Lynchburg Convention placed themselves in the rear of Mahone.\" 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs afraid that Aunt Letty won't be able to read this letter with her poor eyesight; discusses their last meeting in Richmond. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Tyler for the $10 he sent; hopes that Tyler's situation will make a turn for the better; is glad to hear that Tyler is feeling better. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrders Tyler to attend the next meeting of G.[?] A. #2672 to be held on September 6.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReturns the enclosed receipt from Tyler of $5.00. 1 p. ALS. Including ADS, receipt, 1 p., and ADS, IOU signed by Tyler for above amount. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for the return of a $20 downpayment for rooms at the \"West End Flats\" which William Tyler was to have furnished and ready for occupancy 27 October. 3 pp. ALS. Including ADS, receipt of above amount. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBelieves that every charge John Tyler made in his letter of the 3rd was not exactly true; states that he spent $60 furnishing the rooms in question, but would gladly return John Tyler's $20 downpayment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. D. Includes Mss, a prose work on the Civil War, in Latin and English, on back of above receipt. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Tyler not to miss the meeting of the \"World Peace Society\" next Thursday at the Quaker meeting house; apologizes for missing Tyler when he called. 1 p. ACS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvites Tyler to a meeting of the Abolition League on Dec. 4th at the Church house. 1 p. ACS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Tyler that he and his relative Col. J. B. P. will be staying in the area for a few days and would be happy to have Tyler call. 1 p. ACS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInquires, as a representative of the \"Knights of Labor\" what official action has been taken in reference to work hours for those employed in public works. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS. Including Cy of D., statutes concerning amount of work per day allowed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests the presence of Tyler at a meeting of the National Abolition League on Dec. 26. 1 p. ACS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the extent of labor unions and temperance organizations that Tyler believes are ready to rally behind Butter for Prsident in 1884 as a new party; believes that if the demands of these new power groups are not met through the ballot, \"Revolutionary convulsions\" would result. 3 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Tyler to come see him [?] or let him know when he can come see Tyler. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Tyler for a letter of introduction to Senator Coke of Texas; hopes that Tyler and his daughter are well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Tyler of a meeting of the National Arbitration League on Jan. 15. 1 p. ACS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs worried about cousin M.; asks Tyler to tell her not to neglect what she had told her as \"it is very dangerous to herself and every body else.\" 1 p. ACS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Tyler that the S[ons] o[f] J[onahdab] building committee will meet Jan. 16. 1 p. ACS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses a dollar that he had borrowed and returned earlier, but apparently Groome had not received the earlier note. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Tyler of the Jan. 30 meeting of the S[ons] O[f] J[onahdab] Building Committee. 1 p. ACS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests the presence of Tyler in his office on Jan. 31 to \"receive the part assigned to you at next Thursday's entertainment.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Tyler of an offer he received from a \"young widow of large money\" to tutor her son; believes this to be the best chance he has had in a while; asks Tyler to send $10 at once; sends love to Aunt Letty, Bessie, and cousin Mattie. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms John Tyler that a Mr. Lulley called on him to write asking J. Tyler to pay back immediately the money that is owed him; states that Lulley was particularly concerned by J. Tyler's \"ungrateful neglect of him;\" urges Tyler to make a settlement with Lulley. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Tyler for the $5 that he sent; wishes that he never had to ask for favors; states that \"there is no man more economical than I am.\" 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Tyler that he wrote Judy Wend three different times but has received no answer; thinks of the \"many pleasant moments we [Tyler and he] have spent together in our lovely and brotherly Council of Jonadabism;\" expects \"to live on and die the same doing what good I can for others as I go along the rugged pathway of life;\" hopes Tyler will give him all the views connected with the order around Washington, D.C. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to meet with Tyler to discuss some questions with him; wishes to move to another location and wants Tyler's advice. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApplauds Grant's visit to the House of Representatives; hopes to see \"the most prominent representative of the elements of anarchy in the country 'corked up in a bottle' again.\" 1 p. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCongratulates Randall on his movement in association with the reception of General Grant. 1 p. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Tyler for his kind words on Randall's action towards General Grant. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresents the final version of his address on Labor interests for Congress; states that he has removed all matters that had been objected to by members of the committees. 1 p. AcyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCongratulates Randall on the result of the Pennsylvania convention; believes him to be the \"strongest candidate for the Presidentcy [sic] the Democracy could place before the Country.\" 1 p. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks if it would be possible for Tyler to assist him in any way outside the influence of Mahone; hopes to \"march to victory or to defeat, under the Blaine banner;\" discusses the fortune of the Republican paper in Virginia he helped support; asks Tyler to answer favorably. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncourages Arthur to give thought to the matters in print herewith enclosed [Labor Memorial addressed to Congress]; believes the Labor movement to have become a political power. 1 p. ACyS of ALS. Including PD, \"Memorial of the Federation of Labor Unions and Knights of Labor.\" 6 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoes not want Folger to think him ungrateful for his present position, but wishes the \"injustice\" done him by Senators Jones and Conover to be remedied - through the position of Collector at Key-West, Florida. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges for the President the receipt of Tyler's letter of the 25th. 1 p. LS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffers to show Tyler and his daughter the rooms for rent. 1 p. ALS. Including NwsCL, \"Advocate of Late Suppers.\" 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApplauds Tyler's efforts in the Labor movement; states that Mahone's \"trickery and trading in politics has earned my disgust and contempt;\" thanks Tyler for his interest in Lively's case; states that he \"would like very much to see the ticket of Grant and Lincoln thrown to the breeze;\" gives family news. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the cottage Tyler enquired about; gives name of former tenant so that Tyler could get additional information. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. PM. Including Nwsl - houses for sale in Hyattsville, Md., 1 p., and N, someone's address. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Tyler that he is at the National [Hotel] and asks Tyler to come and see him. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes a gentleman in her care who has pledged \"total abstance [sic]\"; thinks very highly of him when he is \"himself.\" 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Tyler to call on Mrs. Noyes to discuss some legal points in reference to an estate in Pennsylvania. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrusts that the ticket presented at Chicago will be Arthur and Lincoln; believs it would be \"suicidal to the Republican Party, and dangerous to the Country, to put forward Blaine;\" believes that the \"laboring mass;\" would stand against Blaine. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates that he received no reply from his \"strong and forcible letter;\" to Col. White and Judge Vaun; advises Tyler to make an application for the position in Warrenton; sends regards to Tyler's daughter. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeclines the nomination as vice-president of the National Greenback Labor Party since the nomination for President was for Benjamin F. Butler, which, in Tyler's opinion, involved an \"abnegation of the political morals of the Party.\" 2 pp. ACyS of ALS. Including 2 tickets for the National Convention, on the 28th and 29th of May. 2 pp. PM.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the procedure for the destruction of several bonds to be carried out. 2 p. Cy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes that the two of them, as the heirs to their historic families can be \"found advancing on common ground in the assertion of public Virtue and Justice.\" 2 pp. ACyS of ALS. Including Nws, \"The National View,\" 7 June 1884, proceedings of Greenback convention [see newspaper file], and PD, \"Constitution of the Industrial Party of America,\" 2 pp., and Pd, \"Memorial of the Federation of Labor Unions and Knights of Labor\" to Congress. 6 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCongratulates Blaine; encloses newspaper describing Tyler's position at the Indianoplis Convention; mentions his letter of withdrawal from the convention and denunciation of the nomination of General Butler. 1 p. ACyS of ALS. Including Nws, \"The National View,\" 7 June 1884 [see newspaper file], and PD, \"Memorial of the Federation of Labor Unions and Knights of Labor\" addressed to Congress. 6 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates that he has already done all that he wants to in this canvass; explains that his engagements are such that it will be impossible to take any further part. 1 p. TLS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for the births and deaths in the family of their father's first children; asks for the names of painters of their father; mentions his new printer which will turn out 100 pages a week. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses his letter denouncing the nomination of General Butler at the Indianapolis Convention; describes how the over hundered delegates, including himself, left the convention in opposition to Butler; invites Pierce to be at the Chicago convention on July 8. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes his involvement in the events at the Indianapolis convention in regard to the nomination of General Butler. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the procedure for destroying certain bonds which are no longer needed for issue. 3 pp. Cy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Tyler that he has written Mr. Munson to return the Wilson draft for collection in accordance with Tyler's suggestion. 1 p. TLS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the \"necessity for an Organ for the World's Arbitration League;\" suggests Tyler take action before Mr. Corcoran departs for W. Va.; asks Tyler to \"think seriously of this very important movement;\" asks Tyler to drop him a line; discusses his meeting with Corcoran. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses his views on the appointment of Dennis Eagan as Collector of Customs for Key West Florida. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates that he will accompany Tyler to Mr. Corcoran's Monday evening; asks Tyler to call at that time. 1 p. ACS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses a copy of the charges against Rob[er]t L. DeAkers by Geo[rge] W. Sargent. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBelieves that Hendricks' name associated with Cleveland gives \"strength and character to the ticket\" but states that the Labor Unions find Cleveland \"objectionable and even repugnant;\" asks Hendricks to arrange an interview with Colonel Lee Crandall of the National View; believes the labor groups hold the balance between Republican and Democratic success. 3 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Tyler for his letter; promises to give Tyler's suggestion his attention as soon as possible. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses Mattie's visit. 1 p. ACS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges receipt of the copies of \"the National View\" and the memorial of the Federation of Labor Unions; discusses his illness. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCharges George Sargent with \"maliciously and knowingly misrepresenting me as a partisan Democrat.\" 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests that Tyler formulate the charges of E. M. Blake against G. W. Sargent and issue the necessary documents; asks to meet with Tyler to discuss the case as soon as is convenient.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the rooms he is offering to Tyler; asks to hear from Tyler as soon as possible. 2 pp. ALS. Including ACyS of ALS - Tyler's reply to above letter; states that he has found other accommodation; dated 12 September 1884. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates his intention to take the front rooms at $35 per month; asks her to write at once in answer. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelates the story of how he attempted to remove Tyler's letter from publication [in the National View] but to no avail; calls Cromdle a \"traitor to our cause;\" states that Tyler's letter and General Parson's letter will be published in the next [National] View. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives a history of past work and associations; sends his daughter to ask \"the helping hand of the Government.\" 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCongratulates Hendricks and Cleveland upon their election; encloses \"herewith my last blow against General Butler;\" relates the events at the Indianapolis convention; mentions the power and influence of the labor movement. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBelieves Campbell's letter to Secretary Folger to have been the reason Tyler obtained his present position in the Treasury Department; sends copies of letters to and from Thomas A. Hendricks from the Presidential campaign; mentions his involvement in the Sons of Jonadab and the Labor movement. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks John Tyler to send his answer to Parmalee in the Atlantic Monthly; urges haste as the first chapter of Lyon's work is at the printer's. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates that Lyon [Tyler] requested him to tell John Tyler that he has the proof sheets of the 1st chapter and that he needs to hear from Tyler as soon as possible to make the addition suggested; gives the present address of Mr. and Mrs. Ellis. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCongratulates Cleveland upon his election as president; offers his views on the influence of the Independent Republicans, the Prohibitionists, and the Greenback and Labor elements on his election; describes General Butler's activities. 4 pp. ACyS of ALS. Including Nwscl, the National View, articles on Butler. 2 pp. Including Df of ALS of above letter. 3 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses copies of his letter to Cleveland and newspapers and articles sent with the letter; states that the \"enclosures explain themselves.\" 1 p. ACyS of ALS. Including Ns, names and addresses of the recepients of similar letters. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests Tyler to formulate the charges and carry out the procedures incolved in the case of \"Bro[ther]s Blake, Trader and Traylor against Bro[ther] G. W. Sargent.\" 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelates the case brought against a member of the Knights of Labor for breaking a boycott against the New York Tribune; asks under what law he can be prosecuted as he can find nothing in the Constitution or bylaws relating to it; refuses to become an \"instrument of Tyranny.\" ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Tyler that he will be at the Fed[eration] of Labor Hall on Tuesday evening and that he will have his stamp with him. 1 p. ACS. Including N, address of W. S. Wandby and William Turner. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMails copy of the Baltimore Times of Dec. 13; discusses the Blaine and Butler issue. 1 p. ALS. Including NwsCl of the Times, 13 Dec. 1884 on \"Butler's Treachery\" and \"Butler's Defeat.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Tyler for the copy; sends 20 sopies of the Times for Tyler to \"dispose of them where they will do the most good;\" discusses the \"depression,\" states that his \"sole work now is to defeat McCulloch's policy.\" 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBelieves that there were three political factors that influenced Cleveland's election: the Independent Republicans, the Prohibitionists, and the Greenback and Labor popular elements; discusses the Blaine and Butler issue; sends articles from the Times and the National View on topics mentioned. 4 pp. ACyS of ALS. Including NwsCls from the National View. 5 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Arthur to \"confer an official favor, worthy of yourself as President, upon the Son of a President;\" describes his past activities. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Tyler to send Miss Norma S. Lively \"one of your most encouraging letters and send her some papers;\" mentions her debut as a teacher. 1 p. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. DS. Including ADS, certifying the above mentioned sale of land; signed by J. H. Dobie, Clerk, Sussex County, Virginia. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBelieves that he should be commissioned as minister to Italy in view of his past relations with Catholics.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Tyler to send his manuscript on the battle of Corinth for examination in reference to the Century War Series. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgrees 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses newspaper articles for Manning's information concerning Tyler's past involvement with the Treasury Department. 1 p. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses newspaper articles for Manning's information concerning Tyler's past involvement with the Treasury Department. 1 p. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Tyler for his attempts to secure employment for her; hopes that she will one day be able to meet John Tyler. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. Poetry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Tyler that he had asked Major Newby about a house for Tyler and told him to write to Tyler. 1 p. ACS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses an article from the Cleveland Ohio Plain Dealer Journal; notes that he has held no post in the federal government except where it was insisted upon by Northern friends or economic necessity; complains about his present job in the Department. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApplauds Cleveland's recent address to the Senate. 1 p. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegrets that he cannot accept the president's invitation for him and his family to a reception at the executive mansion due to the poor condition of his daughter and sister; asks Wilson to convey to the president his views in response to the report published by the Edmunds Committee of the Senate. 1 p. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Tyler to tell her about himself; discusses the upcoming new edition of her book the 'Ladies of the White House;' asks for the address of Mrs. Robert Tyler. 4 pp. Including PM, an advertisement for the 'Ladies of the White House.'\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInquires as to the lineage of his mother's family - Christian; gives some geneological data on the Christian family since they arrived in Virginia; asks Christian to send him any information he has concerning the family's history in England; encloses articles of interest. 7 pp. ACyS of ALS. Including ACysS of ALS, copy of the above letter. 9 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Tyler for his letter; discusses the status of her book, the 'Ladies of the White House;' asks for any information Tyler might have on Mrs. Semple, his mother, or on Mrs. Madison that could be included in her book; discusses the problems with her publishers. 6 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks to hear from Tyler as soon as possible concerning the information on Mrs. Madison and Mrs. Monroe; encloses the proofs of the sketch on Tyler's mother. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotifies Tyler that he has been reappointed as \"special witness of the destruction of United States Securities...at the rate of five dollars per diem.\" 1 p. LS. Including Cy of Ls, copy of above. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the status of the carpenter and well digger to do work for Tyler. 1 p. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvites Tyler to a meeting of the local assembly of the Knights of Labor to be held on November 15. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotifies Tyler that he is \"hereby continued as the representative of the public upon the Destruction Committee of the Department.\" 1 p. LS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCongratulates 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions that she would like to hear from Tyler as she is going to the Richards tomorrow morning for the rents. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotes 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuggests 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. Df of L. Including Df, on back, concerning President Cleveland's appointments. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives news of family, friends and her travels. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotice for the stockeholders meeting and election for directors of the Standard Mutual Mining Co. to be held April 1. 1 p. C.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes health and happiness for Tyler on his 68th birthday. 1 p. ALS. Including lined fabric square with metallic trim, religious symbol on front. Artifact.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks to have a voucher for his Mexican War pension due today. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks what Tyler would like to have done with a number of papers written by Tyler to President Grant. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes her travels to the Delaware Bay, Rehoboth Beach and various farms; hopes that Tyler and Miss Mattie are both better. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the land around her home; discusses Tyler's move to a new house; mentions the visit of cousin Tillie. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives news of her travels and family; discusses what to do about her furniture left with Tyler. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions her mother's illness; describes how busy she has been with everything; discusses their plans for Thanksgiving. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions cooking Thanksgiving dinner; discusses her spiritual constitution and the nature of God; describes the rising property values in the area. 6 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends books from his library in response to Tyler's mention of \"amusing books.\" 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends the Denver magazine about Jefferson Davis; asks to glance over the Gibbons book. 1 p. ALS. Including NwsCls, notice of illness, obituary of Charles Lanman, 6 March 1895. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Embry for the letter to his daughter; apologizes for not being able to visit due to his illness; mentions that Daniel Webster offered Tyler the post of Secretary of Legation to the Court of St. James. 1 p. Df of ALS. Including a crossed out Df of ALS on back to J. J. Weed - apologizes for not being able to attend his tenth anniversary as a Jonadab due to his illness. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCongratulates Vaux upon his nomination as the successor in Congress of the late Mr. Randall; warns of the need for \"political knowledge and integrity,\" grounded in the \"fundamental principles of the Government as derived from Jefferson.\" 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for a voucher for his Mexican War pension; hopes to be soon restored to health; states that he was told by Commissioner Raum that his pension might be $12 a month. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Tyler for his mention of Mrs. Pryor's article. 1 p. TLS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplains her long delay in writing to Tyler and Miss Mattie; describes her travels and visits with friends; hopes to hear from Tyler and Miss Mattie soon. 5 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks to have a voucher for his Mexican war pension as he is not able to pick it up in person. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes his admiration for the Henry A. Wise family; discusses the political situation in relation to a union of the South and West. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses his views on the next presidential election and the status of the Southern states in their relation to the West; discusses the future of the Republican party. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApologizes for not being able to come visit Ewell; invites Ewell to come stay with him and his daughter while he is in Washington. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions a clause in a bill raising pension benefits from the Mexican War raising the benefits from $5 to $12; asks if the bill passed; regrets his physical condition that does not allow him to pay a visit. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for a voucher for the payment of his Mexican War Pension due on the 4th of June. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. PM. Including PM, calling card of Esther A. Naggaman, \"class of '91.\" 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions the unveiling of the statue of Stonewall Jackson; believes that this might be the last anniversary of the Battle of Manassass to be celebrated; notes the several articles on Mr. Davis appearing in the 'Daily Times;'' gives family news. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for a voucher for his Quarterly Pension from the Mexican War. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegrets that the critic she wanted could not be found. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGlad to know that John Tyler's condition is no worse; gives news of his visits to friends and family; hopes to be able to come visit in the Spring. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests any information Tyler might have on Elias H. Nuckols, who claims to have been in the same company as Tyler during the war with Mexico; hopes that Tyler can recall the circumstances of Nuckols' taking leave so as to remove the charge of desertion from his record. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for a voucher for his Mexican War pension benefits. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. PM. Including PM, calling card of Mr. Henry Haywood Glassie. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. PM. Including PM, calling card of the above couple. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes his school; mentions the death of Mrs. Blythe. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Tyler that the bill to raise the Mexican War Veterans' pension to $12 passes the House today and believes it will become a law. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks to have returned to him a magazine, the 'Quarter Illustrator' which he sent to Waggaman by mistake. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Tyler for his letter; gives news of the family and his impressions of cousin Mattie. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions a meeting of the Farm Council of which he is a member; discusses his school, which the superintendant calls \"one of the best schools in the country;\" lists the candidates for County and Circuit Court clerks. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes that John Tyler's health will be restored; mentions that Willie was sick with a cold; informs him of the fire that burned the R.R. depot and stores last week; discusses his school. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes himself as at his \"wits end;\" as Mattie is unable to help him nor he help her; states that \"As a doctor you certainly understand the business.\" 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates that the Treasury matter turned out as they had hoped, due to the \"good sense, courage and principle of my daughter.\" 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for letters or papers of Mrs. Letitia Christian Tyler, Robert Tyler and John Tyler, Jr. and their photographs. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for a voucher for his Mexican War pension. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes his present physical condition; states that he is totally disabled from doing work and therefore has no means to support himself; lists all the sources from which he believes he should be paid. 2 pp. Df of ALS. Including 3 Dfs of the above letter, totalling 10 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for a voucher for his Mexican War pension. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for a voucher for his Mexican War pension. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses a prescription for her father and explanation for its use. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Tyler if he knows of any connection between his wife's family - the Hammonds, and the Tyler family; gives a geneology of the Hammond family. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Tyler of the arrangements he made to have a medium visit Tyler; states that the meeting must be totally private. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppeals for another favor in her father's behalf; describes her father's life and past accomplishments; asks that legislation be passed to award her father some money. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnnounces her wedding to Mr. J. A. Settle on September 20; regrets that she missed Mattie this evening; invites Mattie down to her new house. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for a voucher for his Mexican War pension. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends the title page of an article for his acceptance; refers Johnson to Mr. Wilkins of the Washington Post for further information. 1 p. L.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRemembers her ride in the countryside with Tyler 11 years ago for his birthday; believes God to have wanted everyone to be happy; sends some money for \"gooddies;\" sends her best wishes to Tyler and Miss Mattie. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eQuotes the current prices on coal; advises Tyler to buy now as prices are due to go up. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelates how he was informed by an article after his father's death, of the existence of an estate in England left to his father and the father of John Tyler, Jr.; asks if Tyler knows anything about his matter. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Sherman to rmember the \"inhuman treatment;\" oh his father by the previous administration; describes how the death of his father left him without home or employment; mentions the Post Office in the area where he would like to be appointed. 2 pp. L.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses dress prices and styles; is sorry that \"you have cut the Tylers\" as she thinks \"they are respectable people for all;\" believes 'friend Tyler' should get a room near the office in winter; gossips about Elisha; notes that \"my relatives and friends are dropping rapidly by the wayside.\" 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for the appointment of Inspector of Customs that he held earlier instead of his present position on the Destruction Committee. 2 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBelieves Albert Evedays[?] in the House of Representatives will be an asset to the Republicans. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. AN. Including AN, the address of John Meany. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates that Mrs. Wilson did not remember the name of the caterer, but gives the address; believes Charles Eckles to know what Virginia people like. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes to be Wheeler's clerk; is \"anxious to get back to my proper status as a Southern man and old Confederate;\" mentions his involvement in the Sons of Jonadab; believes the \"Yankees are driving the country into another civil war.\" 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses a \"compliment in verse inscribed to a Washington Lady well known to the social circles of the City;\" omits her name from a \"sense of delicacy.\" 1 p. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn Tyler's hand. 1 p. AN.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions her failing eyesight; gives news of family and friends. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegrets 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplains 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces John Tyler, Jr. as the bearer of this letter. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses a little card to convey \"my affection and happy Xmas greetings to you and Mattie.\" 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. Incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eP1\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eP2\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eP3\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eP4\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eP5\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eP6\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eP7\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e(P8)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e(P9)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e(P10)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e(P11)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e(P12)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e(P13)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e(P14)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e(P15)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e(P16)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e(P17)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e(P18)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePapers of Martha Rochelle Tyler.  They include a diary by Marie Antoinette Rochelle, correspondence of Martha R. 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Mahone\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvertisements for paper dolls, directions for preparing paper dolls and furniture, envelope of paper dolls and accessories, envelope of paper furniture for paper dolls, and an empty envelope for \"The Boys' Delight\" paper items.  Paper items made by Clark, Austin \u0026amp; Smtih of New York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEphemera from Virginia, Maryland, and other places.  Includes souvenir brochures, maps, church bulletins, advertisements and more.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters of John Tyler, Jr., son of the President, to Mrs. Laura Holloway, author of a book on the ladies of the White House.  Letters written from Washington, D.C.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReminiscence of his mother and her good deeds of charity towards the poor with an example of helping a foreign man; commentary on robbery and injustices commited at the end of the Civil War. 1 p. ALS Typescript 1 p. XCy of ALS 3 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUrging Mrs. Halloway to not make any contrasts between his mother and anyone else, reference to his brother's [Robert Tyler] letter urging Mrs. Halloway to not publish a note written by the present Mrs. Tyler to Mrs. Johnson concerning her portrait, included copy of the first letter written by John Tyler [father] to Letitia Christian [mother], his future first wife. ALS 4 pp. XCy of ALS 4 pp. Typescipt 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReferences to doing work on the life of his mother for Mrs. Halloway. ALS 1p. Typescipt 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContinued work done for Mrs. Halloway; request for her to return the letter about his mother and the foreign man she helped; reference to his political articles just written that he sent for her to read. ALS 1 p. Typescript 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to continued work on material about his mother for Mrs. Halloway; notification that his sister Semple was worried that a picture of their mother she sent to Mrs. Halloway had not arrived safely. ALS 1p. Typescipt 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetails about a man who knew his mother and could be a possible source of information for Mrs. Halloways's book. ALS 1 p. Typescipt 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotification that he had finished the manuscript of his mother for Mrs. Halloway's book 'Ladies of the White House' and will be mailed the next day. ALS 1p. Typescipt 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegret at not being able to deliver the manuscipt in person and not making a copy for the press. XCy of AL, incomplete, 1 p; Typescipt 1 p.; XCy of ANS postscript from another letter 1p.; AL 1p.; ANS 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChange in a sentence of the manuscript sent to Mrs. Halloway; suggested material for her to read about Stilphon and Phocion to compare the Christian past with the present. ALS 1 p. Typescript 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to an enclosed letter to Mr. Carroll Brent that had been published; further reference to the sentence in the manuscript that should be changed to his recommendation. ALS 1 p. Typescript 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApologizes for not returning her last two letters because had been \"too sad and ill to be agreeable in any sense, or in any manner;\" references to his spirits and health. ALS 1p. Typescript 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to portrait of his mother and that it is a poor representation of her; intentions of leaving and going west, probably to California. XCy of ALS 1p. Typescript 1p. ALS 1p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks sent for Mrs. Halloway's book Ladies of the White House and mentioned a few errors found in it. Typescript 1p. ALS 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCommentary on society, request for an autographed copy of the book so that the one he had could go to the archives at Wiliam and Mary. typescript 1 p. ALS 3 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCommentary on virtues and praise for Mrs. Halloway on her \"Success as an Authoress and Lecturess.\" ALS 1p. Typescript 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetails about four lecture halls in Washington for Mrs. Halloway to choose from for her lecture. ALS 1p. Typescript 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to giving future information about Mrs. Madison and Mrs. Monroe for Mrs. Halloway's new edition of her book; some helpful hints included for getting more accurate information. ALS 1p. Typescript 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProofs of book returned with comments and corrections to Mrs. Halloway. ALS 1p. Typescript 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubseries 2, Acc. 2009.148 Additon. Papers relating to John Tyler, Jr. and his family. The predominant dates are 1860-1885. Correspondents include Letitia C. Tyler Shands, her husband William B. Shands, and Robert Tyler. Among the topics covered are the Civil War, Post Civil War politics, as well as family affairs. Includes poems, poems, military and political notes and documents, Letitia Christian Shands letters, Martha Rochelle Tyler correspondence, newspapers, political and legal documents.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by Major John Tyler, Jr. CSA Mobile AL., travel instructions(?) and permission for his \"servant\" to join him in Mobile, Alabama Items for Gen. Walker and staff listed on the reverse side, dated October 1861\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJ. L. (?) Holtz(?), Montgomery AL to Maj John Tyler, Jr. CSA. Letter of introduction for Jas Z(?) Braine requesting Tyler's assistance in securing a position in the military. Contains a descriptive note concerning the included map of Arkansas and the war effort there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA page from the New Orleans Daily Delta newspaper from August 6, 1861 recounting plans for the Battle of Manassas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Tyler, Jr., Tupelo, MS to Col. Thomas H. Watts, Attorney General CSA, Richmond, Virginia (Duplicate). Recent activities of Gen. Bragg and Tyler's surprise and frustration with President Davis's faith in him. References Beauregard and Price and Army of the Mississippi.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Tyler CSA Headquarters of Major Gen. Price to ___ Draft of a letter to an unnamed recipient describing Battle of Iuka, Mississippi. Portions of the letter have been crossed out and edited, signed by Tyler. Another version of letter is in folder.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Three Chapters in the History of the War. 1st the Battle of IUKA,\" by John Tyler Jr. Later version of the draft letter included in this folder. Detailed account of Tyler's experiences and opinions about the Battle of Iuka and the significance of the Mississippi River.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Tyler (Jr), Headquarters Major Gen. Price , Holly Springs, MS to W.L. Yancey, Montgomery, AL. Letter describing various events and prominent officers in the Mississippi Valley as well as Tyler's opinions on the current state of the CSA.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Tyler (Jr.) Major CSA and Aide-de-Camp Headquarters Major General Price, Holly Springs, MS to W.L. Yancey CS Senator, Montgomery, AL (COPY). Tyler's experiences at the Battle of Corinth and troop movements around Iuka, Hatchie, Wilderness, Spotsylvania and Chickahominy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePermission for Maj. John Tyler (Jr.) to travel to Jackson and return; Camp near Grenada.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Tyler (Jr.), Jackson, MS to W.L. Yancey. Present situation and troop movements of the Confederate and Union armies. Includes references to the Mississippi Valley, New Orleans, Gen. Grant, and Jefferson Davis. A note from Tyler on the letter's contents is included on the back.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eW.L. Yancey, Richmond, Virginia to John Tyler, Jr. Response to February 14 letter on \"Python\" essay.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eYancey's views on union with Northwest states.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJ(ohn) Tyler (Jr.), Little Rock, AR to W. L. Yancey, Confederate States Senator, Richmond, Virginia [DUPLICATE]. Letter concerning the criticism of the CSA administration and the war effort made by John Mitchell of the Richmond Enquirer. Excerpts of letters to I. J.(?) Cleveland and F. J.(?) Cooper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Tyler (Jr.), Headquarters Major General Price, Jacksonport, AR to Jefferson Davis [DUPLICATE]. Letter on Vicksburg's significance to the war effort and agreement with the president on Gen. Joseph Johnston. A note from Tyler on the letter's contents is included on the back.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA Newspaper editorial titled, \"General Pemberton,\" that discusses Pemberton's ability to defend Vicksburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePermission for a leave of absence for John Tyler (Jr.) by Thomas Snead. Tyler granted 30 days leave and permission to visit headquarters of Lt. Generals Smith and Holmes and Major Jeb Magruder.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Tyler (Jr.), Headquarters Major General Price, on the Cache?, AR to W. L. Yancey, Confederate States Senator, Montgomery, AL [DUPLICATE]. A letter addressed to Yancey dated July 3, 1863. Tyler included it to give an account of events leading up to the battle at Helena. [Originally sent to Yancey with Tyler's letter of July 12, 1863]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Tyler (Jr.), Headquarters Major General Price, on the Cache?, AR to W.L. Yancey, Confederate States Senator, Montgomery, AL [DUPLICATE]. Letter concerning an attack made at Helena, AR, and the status of the Confederacy in Vicksburg, the Mississippi region, and Texas.[Letter of July 3, 1863 was originally sent with this letter]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMajor General Stirling Price, Des Arc, AR to Gen. E. Kirby Smith, Shreveport, LA. Letter concerning Union and Confederate troop movements throughout the Mississippi River Valley. Price has information to suggest that 60,000 Union soldiers have been moved into Missouri so as to make a move into northern Arkansas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Tyler, Jr., Major CSA, Camp Bragg to Captain Celsus Price, Aid-de-Camp, Camp Bragg (COPY). Tyler praises and remembers Capt. Price's father and mentions the possible publication of his account of the Battle of Corinth.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Tyler, Jr., Headquarters Gen. Robert E. Lee, \"In the field, near the black house on the Spottsylvania Co. Road, VA\" to Roane. Letter concerning Union and Confederate troop movements and battles at various locations in Virginia. Tyler makes several references to Robert E. Lee and his transfer to his camp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Tyler (Jr.), CSA, Headquarters of Gen. Robert E. Lee, near Mechanicsville, Hanover County, VA to Major General Sterling Price, Commanding District of Arkansas [Duplicate]. Tyler's opinions on the current status of the war, camp life under Gen. Lee, and the courage, skill, and brutality Gen. Grant is using against the Confederate army. Tyler also asks Price to return the horse and saddle that is in his possession, and mentions that he secured an ambulance for Price's camp on a visit to Texas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Tyler (Jr.), CSA, Richmond, Virginia to Major General Sterling Price, Commanding District of Arkansas [DUPLICATE]. Tyler's views on the current positions of both the Union and Confederate armies and the fear that the South will lose. He describes Gen. Grant's strategic position and how he could use his West Point education and the resources of the North to break Richmond's defenses and take the city.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Tyler (Jr.), Richmond, Virginia to John M. Daniel, Editor of the Examiner [DUPLICATE]. Tyler's views on the leadership of the Confederate army and the increasingly desperate position of the CSA.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Tyler (Jr.), Petersburg, VA to Major General Sterling Price, Commanding District of Arkansas [DUPLICATE]. Tyler's account of Union troop movements in Virginia near the James and Chickahominy Rivers, specifically in regards to General Grant's command. Gen. Sheridan's troops marched through Charles City County, robbing its inhabitants and destroying homes as they went – including President Tyler's home and plantation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Tyler (Jr.), CSA, Richmond, Virginia to Col. John Taylor Wood of the President's staff, Richmond, Virginia [DUPLICATE]. Letter on Sherman's March and the possibility that he will turn his attention to Richmond once he leaves Savannah. Tyler outlines five potential outcomes that could affect the army's position should Sherman make his move up to Richmond instead of Charlestown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Tyler (Jr.), CSA, Richmond, Virginia to Major Gen Sterling Price [DUPLICATE]. Tyler discusses the possibility that Price will move into Missouri in the spring so as to take advantage of the power and resources in the [Old?] Northwest and to relieve some of the pressure on Gen. Lee. Tyler predicts Confederate troops will have to leave Richmond and Petersburg in the spring and give up a large amount of land. Price is encouraged to make whatever territorial gains he can. Tyler is afraid the North will implement a draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Tyler (Jr.), Richmond, Virginia to President (Jefferson) Davis. Marked Confidential. Tyler offers his opinions on the defense of Richmond in the face of enemy attack. He strongly recommends that Gen. Henry A. Wise should be put in charge of the Military Dept. of Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Tyler (Jr.), CSA, Richmond, Virginia to Col. John Taylor Wood \"of the President's staff\" [DUPLICATE]. Marked \"Confidential.\" Letter affirming Gen. the Military Department and the idea that he might be the best person for the job. Tyler also references Jefferson Davis, Gen. Lee, and Governor Smith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Tyler (Jr.), Richmond, Virginia to Col. John Taylor Wood of the President's staff [DUPLICATE]. Tyler had requested a promotion and to be put in charge of the court martial records under Gen. Lee's command. He was denied and now asks for a position that will serve the president [Davis] and the Southern cause in which his abilities may be put to some valuable use.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA deed of (?) Thomas(?) to (?) Daniel Cumming(?) of the (?) of Hampton for land(?) in the County of Warwick. Makes mention of $550, secured by Bond to be payable and enforced in 12 months, given by R.D. Lee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSmall document containing two additional deeds marked 2 and 3. Note on back states that these are the Deeds of R. D. Lee and that they are motions for payment of the Rush(?) Ch House and Clerks office Building for the year 1866, due January 1, 1867.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Tyler, Jr., Richmond, Virginia to W. Martin, House of Delegates. Tyler requests he be considered as a candidate for the position of Librarian, should it become a separate job from the Secretary of State. He does not wish to seek elected office, but would appreciate it if the General Assembly would entertain his request. [Typed] Includes envelope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Semple, Elsah, IN? to John Tyler, Jr. Semple says it was good to receive Tyler's letter because he had not heard from his friends in Virginia since the war began. He goes on to state that he is a Jeffersonian Democrat and explains his views on politics.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Tyler, Jr., Whig Office, Richmond, Virginia to J. F. Cooper, Jackson, MS [COPY]. Tyler describes his views on the lasting effects of the war, nationally and globally, and how it will be remembered throughout history.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDr. Edward C. Drew(?), Tarwood, (VA) to Major John Tyler (Jr.). Drew apologizes for taking so long to answer Tyler's last letter. He invites Tyler to Tarwood and says he hasn't been well lately. He references the United Kingdom and a business proposal involving a patent, then apologizes because he is sick in mind and body.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDr. Edward C. Drew, Richmond, Virginia to Major John Tyler (Jr.). Drew was surprised by Tyler's last letter. Deals with the European patent idea.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn P. Brophy, New York City to General John Tyler (Jr.). Brophy received Tyler's letter, but became busy and was unable to act upon it quickly. He hasn't been able to accomplish anything. He is having difficulty finding anyone to help him, and has also had trouble with the children.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn editorial from the United Irishman on the Democratic Party and discusses how the radicals are trying to appeal to the Irish. [Enclosed by Brophy in his previous letter to John Tyler (Item 7)]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter, marked \"private,\" from John P. Brophy to Thomas B. Florence, Washington, D.C. in which he discusses Tyler.[Originally enclosed with Brophy's letter to Tyler on May 23, 1869 (Item 7)]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn P. Brophy, New York City to General(?) John Tyler, Jr., Washington, D.C. Brophy has been in contact with people contributing to the \"Democrat.\" He also mentions the manuscript Tyler sent to Carleton's publishing house. He will write again soon when he had more time.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIda P. Blackman, Union Springs, AL to Major John Tyler (Jr.). Blackman thanks Tyler for the editions of the \"Sentinel\" he sent her and hopes he enjoys Florida.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Tyler, Jr., Montgomery, AL to Miss Ida Blackman, Union Springs, Bullock County, AL. A love letter, featuring a poem and an enclosure of a song. Tyler is on his way to Florida, but hopes to return to Union Springs and see her again.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSong lyrics enclosed by John Tyler, Jr. in his letter of June 29, 1871 to Miss Ida Blackman (Item 2)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eB. B. Douglas, Member of the House of Representatives in Washington City, from Virginia(?) and cousin(?) of John Tyler, Jr. to Rev(?) John Tyler (Jr.). Douglas received Tyler's letter with the enclosed clipping from the Floridian. He hopes the country will take note of the Republicans in the Florida legislature and how they put the welfare of the nation above the interests of the party. He doesn't know when he will have the time to take care of Tyler's watch seal. Douglas gives a brief update on his children, Bessie and Evelyn, and their education. Includes noted envelope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRobert Tyler, Montgomery, AL to John Tyler, Jr. Robert is writing in regards to the recent election in Florida in which Charles W. Jones won. The majority of the letter is difficult to read, though a note included by John Tyler, Jr. on the back mentions Robert's health and his feeling that he has been working for a Party without principles or honor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCharles W. Jones, U.S. Senator, Pensacola, FL to John Tyler, (Jr.) Esq., Tallahassee, FL. Jones offers his compliments to John Tyler, Jr., his brother Robert, and respectfully remembers his father President Tyler. Jones states that he will assist Tyler in any way he can, and will speak to President Grant about him. Yet, in a note on the reverse side, Tyler mentions that shortly after this letter, Jones selfishly acted against Tyler to have him defeated in an election(?) and reveals his obvious disdain.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeneral J. D. Imbodin, Richmond, Virginia to John Tyler, Jr. Esq. Imbodin apologizes for the delay in answering Tyler's last letter, but he had important business to complete for his brother before the end of the year. He sees a number of changes coming to the old political party system and hopes changes will come to Virginia as well. Includes two envelopes, one appears to be the one in which the letter was sent and the other contains a scribbled note regarding Imbodin as, 'one of our most gallant Confederate Generals.'\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eC(harles) W. Jones, U.S. Senator, Washington, D.C. to John Tyler, (Jr.) Esq., ?, FL. Marked personal. Jones did not answer Tyler's last letter because he had not yet spoken with Douglas. He does not see any hope for good government in Florida with either of the Republican factions and discusses gaining control over black voters. Includes envelope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRobert Tyler, Montgomery, AL to John Tyler, Jr. Robert was sorry to hear about the loss of John's paper by the fire. He has heard that the Republicans in Pensacola, white and black, favor John for governor. Among other news, Priscilla has been sick, and the family has recently been in Savannah. Robert's health has recently improved. He will send this letter to Jacksonville in hopes of finding John there. A postscript asks John to send information about a Mrs. Bethune in Jacksonville and if her daughter Josephine is married. Includes envelope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJ.R. Christian, Holly Springs, MS to Letitia Christian Tyler Semple, Park Place, Baltimore, MD [COPY]. Christian asks a series of questions concerning biographical and genealogical information on the Christian and the Tyler families. He also discusses family crests, the fact that he is a medical doctor who studied with one of her relatives, Wyatt Christian, and relates a story about her mother's wedding dress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAttached to previous letter. John Tyler, Jr., Richmond, Virginia to Judge Joseph Christian, of the Supreme Court in Virginia [COPY]. Tyler's sister, Letitia Christian Tyler Semple, gave Dr. J. R. Christian's letter to him and asked him to furnish copies to the rest of the family, so that any information they have may be written down and passed along. Tyler relates some of the history of the Christian family as he knows it, specifically in regards to their time in Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Sherman, Secretary of Treasury, Washington, D.C. to John Tyler, Jr., Esq., Inspector of Customs, West Point, Virginia. Circular on the use of inks and pencils for official purposes. Details the circumstances of their use and the fact that all supplies must be ordered during warm weather so they won't freeze while being transported. Envelope included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Sherman, Secretary of Treasury, Washington, D.C. to John Tyler, Jr., Inspector of Customs for Yorktown, Va. residing in West Point, VA. Tyler's services as customs inspector in Mobile, AL will not be required after the 30th. A note on the back of the letter describes the steps Tyler took to respond to this continual villainy towards himself, but he was unsuccessful against the \"carpet-baggers\" and \"scalawags.\" Envelope included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Tyler, Jr., West Point, VA to General James A. Garfield, Washington City, D.C. [COPY]. Marked Personal. Tyler offers his support to Garfield for the presidential nomination made in Chicago. He has changed his mind about supporting John Sherman. A brief note from Tyler on the letter's contents is included on the back of the letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Sherman, Secretary of Treasury, Washington, D.C. to John Tyler, Jr., West Point, VA. Sherman received Tyler's note, and even though he would like to continue his appointment, there is nothing for Tyler to do. They will revise the lists on July 1, but his named has been dropped.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eE. H. Lively, Postmaster, Williamsburg, VA to John Tyler, Jr. Lively received Tyler's letters. His daughter, Norma, called on Tyler's daughter, Mattie. He goes on to discuss mentions of Tyler in the Norfolk newspapers and his letter in response to the Richmond Whig article, \"Debt of Virginia.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Tyler, Jr., American Hotel, Richmond, Virginia to General Ulysses S. Grant, Washington City, D.C. [COPY]. Tyler had heard Grant was in Washington, but missed calling on him at the Riggs House. He writes to compliment Grant on his far-reaching and positive reputation and expects the nation will need his genius and service again, in light of recent events. Envelope included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Tyler, Jr., Washington City, D.C. to His Excellency Rutherford B. Hays, President of the United States, Executive Mansion [COPY]. Tyler knows what the President probably thinks of him, and even though there has been cause in the past to believe such impressions, there was no cause for terminating his employment with the Treasury Department last June. After the war, he aligned himself with the Republicans and the national cause to set a good example for other Southerners, and though he has been made to pay for that decision ever since, including being slandered and having his home set on fire, Tyler refuses to back down. Carpetbaggers and Senators have been conspiring to prevent Tyler from holding office for their own motives. He would be most grateful if the President were able to do something about the problem before he leaves office. Envelope included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Tyler, Jr., Richmond, Virginia to Washington Greenhow, City Treasurer of Richmond, Virginia Tyler has been meaning to send the enclosed inscription of a tomb from the Bruton Parish graveyard [inscription not included in collection] that shows the origin of the branch of Greenhow's family for some time. He has been appointed Assistant Treasurer of the United States in New York City. Tyler called on Greenhow and Robert Munford to borrow money, which he wouldn't have done if he hadn't been drinking. Shortly afterward he received a draft from Treasury Department, solving his \"pecuniary \" needs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCelsus Price, President, Southern Historical and Benevolent Association, St. Louis, MO to General John Tyler (Jr.), Washington, D.C. Price will visit Washington, D.C. soon and hopes to see Tyler there. He received a newspaper containing one of Tyler's speeches and took pleasure in reading it. The publication of the Quarterly has been delayed, but he will explain why when they speak in person. Envelope included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnne C. Tyler, Old Ladies Home, St. Louis, MO to John Tyler, Jr., Treasury Dept., Washington, D.C. Anne recently learned of John's position in Washington by accident, and was pleasantly surprised. She is currently a resident in a \"charitable institution\" and is ill. She is too poor to afford the one thing an invalid should have, and asks for his assistance in this matter. Anne understands his daughter lives with him and hopes that they are comfortable and happy. Included with this letter is a receipt for a registered letter (parcel?) dated May 15, 1885 from John Tyler, Jr. to Anne. Also included is a return to sender card dated May 18. Envelope included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCelsus Price, St. Louis, MO to John Tyler, Jr., Washington, D.C. Price received a letter from the editor of Century Magazine, and he would like to print Tyler's article. He would like Tyler to point out some of the passages that he has found in the Bible that indicate the \"Master\" will soon come. Price also asks if Tyler has seen Dr. Cous recently and what he thinks of him. Envelope included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Tyler, Jr., Treasury Dept., Washington City, D.C. to W.W. Corcoran Washington City, D.C. [COPY]. Tyler is writing to inform Corcoran that the National Arbitration League has been reorganized and that he would have liked to see him as the new president. He describes the League's intended new offices on Massachusetts Avenue. In the center of the city, and plans to name the building after Corcoran should he generously support them. Tyler is also enclosing a newspaper [not included in this collection] which helped turn the previous election in favor of Cleveland and will become the League's publisher once it is transferred to the new building.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eW. W. Corcoran Washington, D.C. to John Tyler, Jr., Esq., President of the National Arbitration League, Washington, D.C. Corcoran received Tyler's letter concerning the National Arbitration League. He wishes them well in their undertaking, but cannot make any contributions to the purchase of the new building.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Tyler, Jr., Treasury Dept., Washington City, D.C. to Mrs. M.C. Hickman, Cleveland, OH [COPY]. Tyler informs Mrs. Hickman about the recent reorganization of the National Arbitration League and the intent to move to the new building on Massachusetts Avenue. Tyler is also enclosing a newspaper [not included in this collection] which helped turn the previous election in favor of Cleveland and will become the League's publisher once it is transferred to the new building. He would appreciate any monetary assistance Mrs. Hickman can provide. A note from Tyler on the letter's contents, and its reply is included on the back of the letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnvelope that contained the letters for the National Arbitration League that includes a note from Tyler. Also included are two pieces of paper with a number of names written on them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCelsus Price, St. Louis, MO to General John Tyler, Jr., Washington, D.C. Price received the copies of correspondence between Tyler and the editor of the Century Magazine, and he regrets that it doesn't look like Tyler's article will be published. He hopes Tyler will not have to change anything in the article and that the editor will change his mind, but does offer suggestions for changes that will perhaps help them reach a compromise. Envelope included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eColumbus Alexander, West Washington, D.C. to John Tyler, Jr., Washington, D.C. Alexander received Tyler's letter about the reorganization of the National Arbitration League, but he is unable to purchase the property discussed. Envelope included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCelsus Price, St. Louis, MO to General John Tyler, Jr., Washington, D.C. Marked confidential. Price hasn't heard back from Tyler regarding the publication of the Yancey letter describing the Battle of Corinth. He has an idea of how the article could be changed so as to please the editor of the Century Magazine but still provide an accurate account of events that will do his father justice. Tyler's letter contradicts statements made in the \"Historical Paper of Richmond\" that claim that Price's father wanted to renew the fight after the retreat. Price is willing to write to the editor himself and make the case for publication. In a postscript, Price mentions the other works that may be willing to publish Tyler's letter and how determined he is to see it in print. Two envelopes included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCelsus Price, St. Louis, MO to General John Tyler, Jr., Washington, D.C. Price is delighted that the Century Magazine will publish Tyler's letters mentioned in his previous letter. He offers to have the Iuka letter published in full with the one on Corinth and hopes the manuscripts will not be misplaced. They will appear in the St. Louis Republican with the title, \"Personal Reminiscences of Service with the Missouri State Guard,\" and he will send along a copy. Price also hopes Tyler will enjoy the book he sent him called Stars and the Earth. Copy of \"Speech of Hon. James W. Covert, of New York, in the House of Representatives, June 27, 1890\" [missing] and envelope. Addressed to John Tyler, Jr., Georgetown, Washington, D.C.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHenry C. Semple to John Tyler (Jr.), Washington, D.C.? A short note explaining that Semple is sending a copy of his address given at William and Mary. It was a pious labor and he wishes to know Tyler's opinions of it. The rest of the letter is hard to read. Enclosed with the letter is a copy of the speech, signed by Semple, titled, \"Address of Henry C. Semple to the Society of the Alumni of William and Mary College, July 4, 1890.\" Envelope included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA copy of Henry C. Semple's speech, signed and titled \"Address of Henry C. Semple to the Society of the Alumni of William and Mary College, July 4, 1890.\" [Orginally sent with Semple's letter of December 15, 1890] Envelope included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"The Daughter of Mendoza!\" by General Mirabeau Lamas, President of Texas\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"To Miss Little,\" camp near Holly Springs, MS?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"A Song to Ella,\" signed John Tyler (Jr.), Grenada, MS?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Lillah's Lips and Lilliah's Eyes!\" signed John Tyler (Jr.), Major CSA, Grenada, MS?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e?General Theophilus Holmes. \"Anacreontic and Allegorical by Aesopus.\" Camp of the Country(?), and the Army, Transmississippi Department\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"To a Young Lady on the Presentation of a Bouquet.\" signed John Tyler (Jr.), CSA, Little Rock, AR\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Lines to Virginia,\" signed by John Tyler, Jr., Washington, D.C. Written on a copy of Lee's declaration of surrender to Grant.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"To a young lady wishing some verses addressed to her beautiful and mischievous eyes,\" signed by John Tyler, Jr., Tallahassee, FL\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Lenora! Or the Compliment!\" Chapters 1, 2, and 3. Envelope included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExcerpt from John Cordy Jeaffreson \"Book about the clergy,\" signed by John Tyler, Jr. [Written on the back of an Internal Revenue Summons form]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"The Vicar of Bray\" from John Cordy Jeaffreson \"Book about the clergy,\" signed by John Tyler, Jr. [2 sheets, written on the back of an Internal Revenue Summons form]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eundated. \"Lines from a poem of L. F. Thomas Esq.\" A note of context from Tyler is included on the back.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eundated. \"Castles in the Air\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eundated. \"My Native Land,\" and \"Air, 'Happy Land,'\" by President John Tyler\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eundated. \"The Proposal by Bay and Taylor\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eundated. \"The Orchard Puzzle\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eundated. \"Beauty asleep and awake – Addressed to Miss Perkins, on her mischievous eyes.\" Includes a newspaper clipping of a poem by Shelley.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eundated and untitled.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eundated. \"Lines written by Sir Henry Houghton on the fall of the Confederate flag\" and a short letter to Emily ? from Sallie Galt, Williamsburg, VA [2 sheets]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eundated. \"The Ideal and the Real,\" signed by John Tyler, Jr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eundated. \"Lines accompanying a copy of Munford's translation into English of Homer's Iliad, presented by a friend to General Robert E. Lee after the close of the late war between the states.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eundated. \"Oh Give Me Back My Heart\" and \"Ella of Granada,\" signed by John Tyler, Jr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eundated. \"Napoleon's Dying Prayer,\" 'By an American Student- name unknown'. Written on the back of a copy of Lee's surrender to Grant.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eundated. \"One Day A-Maying! A Poem Illustrative of a Life!\" signed by John Tyler, Jr. (crossed out) A note included at the end describes how the poem was received.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eundated. \"Extracts from the Religion's of Father Prost (?) On Rev. Francis Mahoney\" [2 sheets]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eundated and untitled. Written on a copy of Lee's surrender to Grant.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eundated and untitled.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eundated. Notes to General Price from Gen Snead On the Battle of Luka, MS(?) Includes hand-drawn map. [2 sheets]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eundated. Notes on the Battle of Iuka and the Battle of Hatchie [3 sheets]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Notes on the operations of Lee vs. Grant from the Rapidan to the Chickahominy\" [2 sheets]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eundated. Paper cover that contained notes on the Battles of Corinth, Luka, Hatchie, Helena, Wilderness, Spottsylvania, and Chickahominy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUndated. Note on the formation of the Republican Party\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetitia C[hristian] Tyler to Martha Rochelle Tyler. Everyone is well and her grandmother is better and good to them. Letitia wants her mother to take care of her health and to write soon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetitia C[hristian Tyler] Shands, Jerusalem, VA(?) to (?) Clark. Letitia requests Mr. Clark send her the boxes of \"Infants Bodys\" for a 12 month-old child. She will select the ones she likes and send the payment and the surplus back with Mr. Hughes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eL[etitia] C[hristian Tyler] Shands, Prince George, VA to Martha Rochelle Tyler. Letitia and Willie are well, and Mr. Shands left this morning for Harrisonburg. She hasn't been able to travel to Petersburg to find out the price of sugar or coffee because of a sore ankle. The soldiers are drilling nearby and people expect a battle between Lee and McClellan near Winchester.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eM. B. Rochelle to Letitia C[hristian Tyler] Shands, Prince George, VA. Letitia's grandmother is glad she is well, hopes to see her soon, and sends updates of family news. She asks Letitia to purchase some items for herself, Letitia's mother, and her sister, Mattie, and will pay her back. 2 sheets, envelope included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eW. B. Shands, Jerusalem, VA to Willie Shands (son of Letitia Christian Tyler Shands) He misses Willie and describes the activities of Willie's Aunt Mattie and Uncle James. Shands provides updates on several people, including Ezra Gardiner and Tommy Fagan who were supposed to have a duel, but were stopped by the authorities. Letter includes a postscript from an unknown person.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUndated. William B. Shands to Mrs. Tyler [Martha Rochelle Tyler (?)]. Shands asks Mrs. Tyler to \"put these little knick knacks in [his] sweetheart's sock\" on Christmas morning.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eM[artha?] Rochelle Tyler (mother?), Jerusalem, VA to General ? Wm. B. Shands Discusses Letitia's impending marriage and her personality. She describes the family in detail. Envelope included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Saint Nicholas\" to Willie Shands.St. Nicholas apologizes for not being able to give Willie any candy or fin-crackers. He lost all of his toys and candy in a boating accident. He will bring him everything next Christmas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eundated. \"To Lila\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport card for Willie Shands, Suffolk Male Academy, Suffolk, VA\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to the Virginia Military Institute Military Ball\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to a Military Party at John Barham's Hotel, Jerusalem, VA (?)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Tournament and Coronation Party invitation,\" (?), VA\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvited to a \"Pic Nic\" in Berlin, VA. Envelope included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRiva ? to Mattie Rochelle Tyler, Jerusalem, VA. She is getting married and asks Mattie to be a bridesmaid. Envelope included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Pic Nic\" invitation, Black Water Academy, Sussex County, VA. Envelope included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA. Ridley to Mattie [Rochelle] Tyler \u0026amp; Bro, Jerusalem, VA. Invitation to oyster supper and two dance cards. Envelope included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWedding Invitation(?). For Virginia M. Bishop and Emmett R. Reese with note to Martha R[ochelle] Tyler, Jerusalem, VA. Envelope included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation for Suffolk Female Institute's \"Public Celebration of Victorian Literary Society,\" Suffolk, VA. Envelope included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJ. H. Rochelle, Jerusalem, Southhampton Co., VA to Postmaster, Cumberland City, Stewart Co., TN. Inquiry on Robert Rochelle and family, with enclosed self-addressed and stamped envelope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWedding announcement for Alexander M. Gorman and Marie L. George, Washington, D.C.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWedding Invitation from Mrs. Lucy N. Howard requesting Mattie's presence at the wedding of Lily Nelson and Mr. William H. Parker, Providence Church, York County, VA. Envelope included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eW. F. Clayton, Florence, S.C. to M[attie Rochelle] Tyler, Courtland, VA The Survivors of the Confederate States Navy cannot help with her request, but Clayton can as an individual, since he served with [James H.] Rochelle and [John R.] Tucker. He asks to see her manuscript so that he can advise her on its publication. Envelope included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter and questionnaire sent to veterans of the Confederate States Navy. [Originally included with letter of W. F. Clayton on September 6, 1900]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eW. F. Clayton, Florence, S.C. to Mattie R[ochelle] Tyler, Courtland, VA Clayton knows she has the papers of James H. Rochelle and asks that she send him any official papers from the Confederate Navy so that he might send them along to the Navy Dept. in Washington. The government is publishing information about both the Union and Confederate Navies and he wants them to have as much information as possible and for J. H. Rochelle's papers to receive the attention they deserve. He is still waiting for the manuscript on Rochelle and John R. Tucker. [2 sheets] Envelope included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eW.F. Clayton, Florence, S.C. to M[artha Rochelle] Tyler, Courtland, VA Clayton received her last letter and thanks her for the information on John R. Tucker. He served with him and James H. Rochelle on the Patrick Henry during the Battle of Hampton Roads and remembers them well. He will write to the publishers to let them know that he will be buying the book.[Ripped] Envelope included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVirginia Tucker, Norfolk, VA to Mattie [Rochelle] Tyler, Courtland, VA Tucker is sending the addresses of Admiral John R. Tucker's children, as requested. She is very interested in reading the book by James H. Rochelle that is to be published, and asks that Mattie send her two copies of it. Envelope included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVirginia Tucker, Norfolk, VA to [Mattie Rochelle] Tyler, Courtland, VA. She received the copy of the book on the life of her father and offers her thanks. When her brother Randolph returns from abroad, she knows he will like a copy, too. Envelope included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnvelope postmarked February 23, 1903, to Miss. M. Tyler Courtland S(?) Co, VA from W.F. Clayton, Attorney-at-Law, Florence, S.C.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarie L. Gorman, Washington, D.C. to Mattie [Rochelle] Tyler, Courtland, VA. Marie received the flowers and took Alex Jr. with her to Arlington. He took a Kodak photo of John Tyler, Jr.'s gravestone. She invites Mattie to Washington and would like her to see her grown-up son. The little blue shoe. Mattie sent her for Christmas is on her dressing table, and she gives updates on the activities of several friends. She asks how Mattie likes President Taft and says he's had a quieting effect on people and Washington. Photo of gravestone and envelope included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRudolph de Lordova(?), London, England To Mattie [Rochelle] Tyler, Post Mistress, Courtland, VA de Lordova has seen the articles on her effort to retain her job as postmaster in Courtland. He writes for the chief illustrated weekly papers and thinks their audience would be interested in her story, and requests a photo of her that can be printed. He will send her a copy of the paper when it is published. Envelope included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWalter Neale, Neale Publishing Company, New York City, NY to Mattie R[ochelle] Tyler, Courtland, VA The Neale Publishing Company published her book, Rear-Admiral John Randolph Tucker, 10 years ago, but no copies have sold recently. The company wishes to terminate the contract with her and send her the bound and unbound copies of the book. If she doesn't want to pay shipping on them, they can sell them as waste paper. Envelope included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWalter Neale, Neale Publishing Company, New York City, NY to Mattie R[ochelle] Tyler, Courtland, VA. They have received her payment and have shipped all the bound and unbound copies of her book to her. They believe they returned the original manuscript to her with the galley proofs some time ago. Envelope included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeptember 18, 1921 [postmarked]. Walter Neale, Neale Publishing Company, New York City, NY to Mattie [Rochelle] Tyler, Courtland, VA Neale is expanding his business to the motion picture industry. There is no fear that film will ever replace print, but books can easily be turned into popular, lucrative films. He is accepting material that can be used for motion pictures as well as books now. Envelope included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarie L. Gorman, Washington, D.C. to Mattie R[ochelle] Tyler, Courtland, VA Alex Jr. took the enclosed picture of John Tyler, Jr.'s grave at Arlington, but the film has not been looked at for years. They are enjoying wonderful weather there. Enclosed photo is the same one with the letter dated March 22, 1909. This copy has a caption written below it and an \"X\" over the grave. Envelope included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUndated. (?) to Mattie [Rochelle] Tyler Marked \"Strictly confidential.\" The writer asks that Mattie come immediately after dinner so she can try on her wedding dress. The groom wanted to be married that night, but she asked him to postpone for a week. Envelope included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUndated. Jeanie D. Portoro? To Mattie [Rochelle] Tyler, Jerusalem, VA Dance invitation. Envelope included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUndated card. ? to Mattie [Rochelle] Tyler\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUndated and unsigned card with envelope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Albania\" postcard, copyright 1894, by the Singer Manufacturing Co.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCard for ? Rochelle\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnvelope addressed to Miss Mattie Tyler, Courtland VA. Dated November 12, 1904 [Postmark].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnvelope addressed to (?).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArticle from the Richmond News-Dispatch on James H. Rochelle, \"The Late Captain Rochelle\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArticle from the Richmond News-Dispatch on John R. Tucker,\"Rochelle's 'Life of Tucker'\" Written by W. F. Clayton, February 23.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArticle from the Richmond News-Dispatch on Jefferson Davis: \"Tearing Down Davis' Prison\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutographed to John Tyler, Jr., by author(?).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutographed to John Tyler, Jr., by author(?).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Party Purposes and Personal Political Designs Associated with Recent Popular Elections\" (Nov. 1 and 10, 1867 issues of Review) Discussion of President Johnson, \"Black Republican\", Conservative Republican and Democratic factions in Congress. Note: much of the document is on the back of Loyalty Oath blanks. [40 pages]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Black Republicanism –the Agent of British Policy in Respect to American Interests\" [27 pages]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Tyler, Jr.  to daughter Mattie, Tallahassee. Describes family genealogy. Includes letter from Grace Tyler Scott asking about family history, March 7, 1875. Also includes copy of reply to Mrs. Scott's letter detailing family connections, March 23, 1875. In addition, a newspaper article detailing the accomplishments of Robert Tyler, Esq. from The Weekly Floridian, dated June 8, 1875, is included. Lastly, there is a copy of a letter to John Tyler, Jr. from (?) W. Jones dated May 17, 1875. A note on the entire suite of documents presumably by a member of Swem LIbrary's Special Collections staff is included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of genealogy for son and daughter in Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Virginia Board of Immigration, Richmond VA, inviting emigrants from Scotland, England and Wales.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Jeremiah Morton, Lapland, VA to Charles Bruce [copy], recommending John Tyler, Jr. to Immigration Board.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to James Black, Richmond, Virginia from John Tyler, Jr., Richmond, Virginia, requesting job of drafting letter to English, Welsh and Scottish emigrants.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Jeremiah Morton, Mobile AL, to John Tyler, discussing John Black.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from C. M. Smith and J. M. Donald , Richmond, Virginia to John Tyler, Jr., giving their opinion of Tyler's fitness and estimates of costs for emigrant letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Tyler, Jr. to James Black, May 18, 1866, sending the draft of the \"Act to promote immigration\" from Great Britain.  Includes printed copy of the act entitled \"The State of Virginia to The People of Great Britain.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis last article recounts the trial of Tyler vs. Black. Tyler claims that Black, a member of the Virginia Board of Immigration, owes him $500 for drafting a letter to the people of England, Scotland and Wales.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWitness list for Tyler v Black.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to John Tyler Esq., Richmond, Virginia from Robert Blow and Son, New York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter describing land agency they have set up in New York to sell southern real estate, and asking Tyler to send lists of properties for sale around Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eResponse to letter from Tyler. [3 sheets]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter regarding letters of introduction from land agency\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eResponse to a list of properties Tyler sent, statement that he will be their exclusive Richmond representative now.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to a potential client passing through Richmond\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFollowup about potential client and comment about business picking up when South's political status is settled\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocuments related to criminal case involving Tyler's half brother William Wells.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrom J. E. Wells, Portage City, WI, to John Tyler, Esq., stating that he can't help William financially, asking to be kept informed on case. Included is a letter from J. E. Wells, Portage City, WI, to his brother, William Wells.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA letter from J. E. Wells, Postage City, Wisconsin, to his brother, William Wells, Williamsburg, Va. States that he hopes that William is innocent, but if he is not he \"must suffer the penalty of the law.\" Their father does not have the means to help him with the money William requested.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocuments from case, statement from defendant and argument from counsel that larceny had not been committed in Richmond, so the court had no jurisdiction. [5 sheets]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotes from Tyler in preparation for case. [7 sheets]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eundated. Divorce statement regarding Bryan Mallory and Anne Cunningham (?), on the ground of previous marriage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrom Allen Davis to W. R. C. Douglas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed of (?) from Allen Davis to W. R. C. Douglass(?).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed from Allen Davis to W. R. C. Douglas. 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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, Jefferson Davis, Benjamin Stoddert Ewell, Henry Stuart Foote, Nathan Bedford Forrest, James A. Garfield, John Brown Gordon, Horace Greeley, Wade Hampton, Rutherford B. Hayes, Andrew Johnson, Joseph Eggleston Johnston, L. Q. C. Lamar, William Mahone, Raphael Semmes, William Henry Seward, John Sherman, Leroy Pope Walker, and William Lowndes Young.  Acc. 1992.63 consists of letters of John Tyler, Jr., son of the President, to Mrs. Laura Holloway, author of a book on the ladies of the White House.  Letters written from Washington, D.C.","Series 2: Group B, Papers of Martha Rochelle Tyler.  They include a diary by Marie Antoinette Rochelle, correspondence of Martha R. Tyler from 1861-1928, postcards of Virginia, United States, a few European countries and other subjects, accounts from 1885-1910 and legal records from 1882-1910.","Series 3, Acc. 2009.148 Additon. Papers relating to John Tyler, Jr. and his family. The predominant dates are 1860-1885. Correspondents include Letitia C. Tyler Shands, her husband William B. Shands, and Robert Tyler. Among the topics covered are the Civil War, Post Civil War politics, as well as family affairs. Includes poems, poems, military and political notes and documents, Letitia Christian Shands letters, Martha Rochelle Tyler correspondence, newspapers, political and legal documents.","Scope and Contents","The President has directed the Secretary of State's attention to a \"paper signed by the delegation of Maine, in both houses of the Congress, and the Senators from Massachusetts, relating to the alleged violations of the 3d Article sof the Treaty of Washington, by the British Government\", received from Farifield. 1p. LS.","Asks her to ask her daughters to write for her; hopes to make their children better friends; thanks her for handkerchiefs and Japanese writing, wants to find out more about the Japanese; country air good for nervous diseases; had to teach for five years because of financial situation; encloses music composed by her friend Mr. Bolling. 3pp. ALS.","Invitation to the 1856 anniversary celebration of the Institute. 1 p. PM.","to Colo[nel] Smith, [Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Va.]. Entrusts her son James Rochelle Tyler to Col. Smith's love and care; James has not had regular schooling for one year because family unable to locate proper teacher, so is unaccustomed to wordly ways; please inspect his clothing to make sure he has everything he needs. 3 pp. ALS.","Her daughter Mrs. Tyler has much improved in health since she came to the mountains; however she plans to leave soon; please prevail on her to remain at least ten more days in order to avoid the poor climate of eastern Virginia. 2 pp. ALS.","Unable to write the article on \"Consummation of the Telegraph\" reminiscences of the first trial of the telegraph in December 1843, sending President Tyler's annual message to Baltimore; President Tyler's part in promoting science, inventions, and letters. 4 pp. ALS.","Requests an at-large appointment to West Point for his son James Rochelle Tyler. 1 p. ALS.","Eva and her are expecting company on the 6th; she and her sister [Martha Rochelle] are also invited. 1 p. ANS.","Scope and Contents","Encloses your appointment to West Point, the letters of application to the President, and a letter thanking the President; please accept the aoointment-the military is a good profession and with the U.S. expanding into an empire and because of the possibility of sectional conflict, military men will be in great demand. 3 pp. Cy of ALS. Including a PDS from John B. Floyd, Secretary of War, Washington, D.C., to James R. Tyler, Narch 1859, appointing him as a cadet to West Point beginning 1 June 1859, giving list of subjects to be studied, required clothing, and entrance requirements. 4 pp. Also including Cy of PDS written by John Tyler, Jr., from John Tyler Jr., Philadelphia, [Pa.] to James Buchanon, Pres. [of the] U[nited] States, Washington, D.C., 25 March 1859, thanking Buchanon for getting an appointment to West Point for James R. Tyler. 2 pp. Also including a Cy of ALS from John Tyler, Jr., Washington, D.C., to James Buchanon, President of the United States, Washington, D.C., 25 March 1859, 1 p.","James. R. Tyler reported for duty today. 1 p. PDS.","Commissioning James R. Tyler a first lieutenant in the 65th Regiment of the 8th Brigade of the 4th Division of the Virginia militia, effective 24 December 1859. 1 p. PDS. Including an ADS signed by L.R. Edwards, C[lerk of] C[ourt], Southampton County, [Va.], 3 April 1860, stating that James R. Tyler took the proper oaths for the aforementioned commission. 1 p.","Commissioning James R. Tyler a major in the 65th Regiment of the 8th Brigade of the 4th Division of the Virginia militia, effective 4 August 1860. 1 p. PDS. Including an ADS signed by L.R. Edwards C[lerk or] C[ourt], Southampton County, [Va.], 7 September 1860, stating that James R. Tyler took the proper oaths for the aforementioned commission. 1 p.","His [Tyler's] advice to Davis was ignored and consequently the Union army was unable to organize and take control of Maryland, Kentucky, and Missouri and are threatening Richmond; discontent of people and soldiers; will resign if not permitted to exercise powers given him. Includes AN, stating he was persuaded to hold the resignation for one month, after Manasses he decided not to submit it. 3 pp. ALS.","Criticizes the conduct of the war, especiallty the inaction of the army; says the inactive should be taken before the Union raises more troops. 4 pp. ALS.","Regrets not seeing Tyler in Richmond; called on Jefferson Davis to offer his services, possibly in starting a Southern military academy; sorry to learn that confederate forces were checked in the northwest, they were too scattered. 1 p. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing the letter; Crozet fought under Napolean Bonaparte and taught at West Point. 1 p.","Secretary [of War Leroy Pope] Walker has resigne, many doubted his abilities; difficulties of setting up a new government during time of war; Mr. Walker did best he could under the circumstances; your vest coats are not here; argue in the family, he [JT] and Mrs. Tyler have been sick; might go to Richmond next week; worried about what side Kentucky will take; John may copy his Mexican saddle but he [JT] will not let him have it. 4 pp. ALS.","General [Leroy Pope] Walker was not the subject of the editorial \"Military Complaint\" because the complaint did not come from his troops. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr. that this letter was in reply to his note to Forsyth about an editorial in the Mobile Daily Register. 1 p.","Hopes Mobile is secured, in war there is no excuse for laxness in protecting cities; General [Leroy Pope] Walker is a good man for protecting Mobile; the Peninsula has a good general; slaves are working on the fortifications; Congress is busy; few military nominations have been acted on earlier but now are; trying to get alcoholics out of high ranks; dreamers get nothing done-have to work to shape our destinies; asks if he has heard from James Semple? he is supposed to report to the Merrimack. 3 pp. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of the letter.","\"[C]ongratulations...upon your late financial stroke.\" 1 p. Cy of ALS. Including AN, John Tyler to President Davis, summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Constantly on the march; weather very bad, horses porrly shod; hoping to meet the enemy in order to break the monotony; wishes he knew someone who could get him a commission in the regular army; much sickness; if he does well in the field there is a small chance he will get a commission, but they go to men who know someone. 3 pp. ALS.","Thanking him for his complimentary message. 1 p. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, summarizing contents. 1 p.","Failed to et the [Richmond] Whig issues containing \"Python? papers, but Capt. Warren sent them; people talking about them; write what really happened at Shiloh; Richmond threatened from Penninsula and Fredericksburg; troops moving through Richmond. 3 pp. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr. summarizing \"Python\" part of letter. 1 p.","Administration has finally achieved its aim to establish a military dictatorship; plans to offer his services in effort to defeat both the Union army and the \"enemies of free government.\" 1 p. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Introduces Major John Tyler, a scholar, and a fine soldier; Tyler will explain to him General Price's scheme. 1 p. Cy of ALS. Including ANS by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents; praising [T.H. Watts?] as a good general. 1 p. Also including a Cy of ALS, Col. James T. Holtzclaw, Montgomery, Alabama, to Col. Thomas Hill Watts, Richmond, Virginia, 11 June 1862. 2 pp. Also including ANS by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents; praise of [T.H. Watts?] as a general; deaths of Generals Garrett and Tracy at Vicksburg. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Walker's resignation not yet received by War Department; knows that Col. Watts and Secretary of War Randolph were old friends and has a letter of introduction to Watts, has been speaking to him of Walker's case, spoke to Watts of Bragg's treatment of Walker and other officers; Lt. Smith told him [JT] in Augusta more about Bragg's attitude towards Walker; advises him to go to Richmond and present his side; Watts will let him know how his conversation with Randolph and Adjutant General Samuel Cooper goes. 4 pp. Cy of ALS. Including AN, summarizing contents of letter. Also, including a Cy of ALS, from John Tyler, Jr., Columbus, Georgia, to Colonel T.H. Watts, Attorney General [of the] C.S., [Richmond, Virginia?], 21 July 1862. Learned from Lt. Smith of Bragg's vindictiveness towards Walker extending to Bragg criticizing Walker to Secretary of War [Judag P.] Benjamin; Walker has been motivated by goodwill and is responsive to orders; Bragg has been motivated by vindictiveness, Bragg should not have such power over others; justice should be done to Walker. 4 pp.","Wants a field position, not a desk job; has been asking General [Leroy Pope] Walker, Secretary [Judah P.] Benjamin, General [Braxton] Bragg, and others for a field position, but in vain; let General Walker withdraw his resignation, then will be assigned to his staff; criticisms of Bragg are well-founded; not liked by his men. 4 pp. Cy of ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., stating that letter is about his case. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Encloses copy of his [JT] letter to Watts; Jefferson Davis thinks he is using Bragg to further his own ambitions but Bragg is working for himself; Davis and Bragg are disregarding the interests of the Confederate States; worried about...\"the freedom of the Citizen and the Rights of the State.\" 2 pp. Cy of ALS, from John Tyler, Jr., Richmond, [Va.] to Colonel Thomas H. Watts, Attorney General, C.S.A., [Richmond, Virginia.?], 15 July 1862. Feels it is necessary to explain General L.P. Walker's case; Walker worked hard to train and arm 3 regiments of Alabama troops only to have them taken away and given to General Bragg; Bragg relieved Walker of command out of spite, thinking that Walker had slighted him when Walker was Secretary of War; this isn't fair-Walker should be restored to his command. 7 pp. Also including AN, letter is about the facts in General Walker's case. 1 p.","Has received both his letters; doesn't think Davis trying to \"...destroy private or public liberty'; however Davis unequal to the tasks brought on my the crisis of war ; has received other criticisms of Bragg's conduct; urges him to write again. 2 pp. ALS.","Agrees Davis is unable to meet the crisis of war; fears Davis means to make himself a king if Congress passes the conscription law and the law giving Davis power to remove officers at will; thinks Bragg will not live long; West Pointers too dominant in the Army; says he has no official duty in the Army since he opposes Davis' conduct of the war; solicites Yancey's aid in obtaining a commission in the regular army for James R. Tyler. 7 pp. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr. summarizing contents of letter.","Received his letter; tell Genreal Price that he will join him as soon as he has gotten the last lot of shoes that he can get; has gotten about 5000 pairs so far. 1 p. ALS. Inlcuding AN by John Tyler, summarizing the contents of a letter from Col. C.H. Minge to John Tyler, Jr. 20 Feb. 1863.","Feels he has been dealt with unjustly; will try to help him get an official place. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr. about contents of this and a letter of 25 Sept. 1862. 1 p.","Received several of his letters; there are disagreements about the merits of General Price's activities in Mississippi; feels (along with the public) that Price can hold the Mississippi Valley; Richmond needs an evening newspaper; the Examiner is a good one; the Mobile Register supports Bragg; Tyler should use his pen and not seek a place in the army. 4 pp. ALS.","Received his letters and Major Gaines' \"Chapter of History\" has shown them to various people; agrees with him that General Price would be the best president and general; will not publish the letters but will send them to Yancey; gave the letter about the Battle of Iuka to Yancey. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr. summarizing contents of letter.","Scope and Contents","granting leave of absence to Lt. [James R.] Tyler by John W. Riley, A. A. General, Richmond, Virginia 1 p. PDS. Including ADS, from N. W. White, Brigade Surgeon, Jerusalem, Va., 17 Jan. [18]63, extending leave of absence until 25 January 1863. Also including ADS, from N. W. White, [Sur[geo]n in charge of Jerusalem General Hospital, extending leave of absence until 21 Feb. 1863. 1 p.","Received his description of the Battle of Cornith through Mr. Roane; read the \"Python\" letter; discontent about conscription law very serious; patriotism of the masses being deadened by the blockade, lack of transportation, and the exemption clause of the conscription law; [Joseph E.] Johnston to lead the Western army; enjoys getting his letters; Bragg preparing transportation to move troops to Mississippi. 3 pp. ALS.","Received \"Python\" letter; Richmond papers said it was too long to publish; same true fof article about Pres. John Tyler; glad he found an editorial position; desires him to send his articles. 2 pp. ALS.","Has been requested by Major John Tyler to write him introducing Mrs. Clark; she is going to Richmond to acquaint Davis with conditions under which the Democratic party of some Northeastern states might induce their states to end the war by joining the confederacy; asks him to listen to Mrs. Clark and do what he can to further her plan. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, saying letter is introducing Mrs. Clark. 1 p.","Received last \"Python\" letter about forming an alliance with the Northwest; the Northwest needs the South because they need free access to the Mississippi River; when peace comes the South will be the most prosperous country on earth; the treasury will be filled by profits from cotton and tobacco. 2 pp. ALS.","\"Python\" letter received and given to Mr. Yancey; doesn't like the idea of political union with any Northern States, unless could detach the southern parts of Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois; expresses confidence in South's ability to keep fighting despite privations; last \"Python\" article might demoralize the public; inefficiency of wartime legislature; everyone well here; wishes him good luck on the Western campaign. 3 pp. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents.","Brill charged with desertion; charge signed by J. Rochelle Tyler, and witnessed by Thos. R. Dunn and Wm. B. Andrews. 1 p. ADS. Including AN by Jas. R. Tyler, 21 May 1863, summarizing contents. 1 p.","His letters received; failure of Indians at Grand Gulf to prevent the Hartford from descending on the Mississippi River; hoping General Price's mission in Arkansas will succeed; Holmes' Army dissolved; reinforcing Bragg; Union movements in Mississippi and Alabama; movements of Hill and Longstreet; work of Congress: tax bill, bond sales, European loans; thinking of retiring. 5 pp. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of the letter.","His letter received; Austin being fortified; under martial law; nothing has yet been done about his \"policy,\" hasn't been able to talk with Gov. [Pendleton] Murrah; will let him know when something is done. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of letter.","Happy that his brother elected to the Confederate Senate; this is a blow against his enemies. 2 pp. CY of ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of letter.","Read his address to the legislature of Georgia and greatly admires it; old Washington politicians who control the Confederate government are not respecting the rights of citizens and property; fears they are trying to set up a monarchy with the help of West Point graduates; left the Bureau of War because did not like the way the administration was running the war of the government; suspension of writ of habeas corpus more odious than martial law; glad he struck a blow for civil liberties. 3 pp. ALS.","Took his letter 9 days to come from Selma; trying to get John M. Kelso, who deserted a year ago, back on duty; if Kelso is still under his command or if he knows where Kelso is, then it is his duty to return him to his regiment. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler Jr., that Kelso has left, taking his horse, saddle, and bridle; he doesn't know where he has gone. 1 p.","Thanks him for his letter; the states must resist the administration's efforts to impose military rule; the people must be made aware of attacks on their personal liberties; enjoyed reading the speech he made in Selma. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of letter.","Wishes he could be free to wield his pen in the cause of state sovereignty and constitutional liberty; has no vacancy in his government for him; he probably likes the resolutions recently passed by the Georgia legislature. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., Brown wrote to him at Selma.","Wrote her the two previous days; ladies must beware of sullying their reputation by writing too much; the Union army cut the railroad south of Petersburg; hopes to join her at the end of the month. 2 items. Partial ALS.","Scope and Contents","Reports that his speech made in Selma, Alabama, \"Our foreign and Domestic Status,\" has been reprinted in DeBow's Review; congratulates him on the \"happy change in our Georgia military,\" mentions that he has been ill. 2 pp. ALS.","Pleased he has been restored to command; offers services to him. 1 p. Cy of ALS. Includes AN, summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","General [Henry Alexander] Wise wrote the lead article in yesterday's Enquirer, acting from a patriotic conviction; the other four men will have to stand together to save the country. 1 p. Cy of ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., relating to Wise'ss appountment to the command of the Department of Richmond.","\"The Bearer, J. Rochelle Tyler, 1st Lieut. of Co. A, 1st Batt. of Va. Inf[an]try, a Paroled Prisoner of the Army of Northern Virginia, has permission to go to his home, and there remain undisturbed. [signed] D.B. Bridge [?]\" 1 p. PDS.","Letter received; encloses a draft for $160, although doesn't remember the debt; send receipt for draft. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., draft received and receipt sent. 1 p.","Glenn and Howard, Baltimore Gazette, [Baltimore, Md.]. Suggests Baltimore Gazette take the lead in expressing Southern sentiment, since Baltimore is destined to become the leading Southern city; unite all conservative thought behind Andrew Johnson so that military rule could be brought to an end; suggests the new party be called \"Constitutional Republican\" to avoid the bad connotations of the Democratic party name; offers to move to Baltimore, set up his law practice, and help them with the newspaper. 3 pp. ALS. Including AN, summarizing contents. 1 p.","Mr. Howard and he believe that the fewer people involved in running a newspaper, the better; therefore they can't offer him a position. 2 p. ALS","Enloses $50; Robert [Tyler] and his family are well. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., $50 enclosed. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Thinks he should not have trouble finding a newspaper job since he writes so well; suggests he try looking in Washington, Richmond, Baltimore, Norfolk, and New York; Montgomery is dull but he can't leave until he earns some more money; urges him to send news about family. 4 pp. ALS. Including a Cy of ALS, Robert Tyler, Montgomery, Alabama, to John Tyler, Jr. 14 August [i.e. July] 1866. 2 pp. Also including AN, summarizing letter, orginial sent to Mr. Roane. 1 p.","Discusses various aspects of politics, including Radical Republicans and the Old Democratic party. 8 pp. ALS.","His letter received; has left Richmond because unable to make a livign there, having no money to invest in any enterprise; father's political enemies and his own put obstacles in his path; also attacked for leaving wife, whom he believes dishonored him; is in Williamsburg looking at an offered position and is preparing a lecture for Baltimore; desires him to explain his meaning in his previous letter; especially on whom he wants to take revenge. 4 pp. Cy of ALS. Including AN, summarizing contents of Robert Tyler's letter of 2 Nov. 1866.","Scope and Contents","Tyler in Wiliamsburg practising law; Robert [Tyler] was in D.C. and now in Baltimore looking for a new job; Robert now agrees with him about the evil motives of the Northern people who do not feel the effects of their actions since they are perpetrated only in the South; is making a living but never knows when his job may end; urges him to write. 3 pp. ALS. Including ANS, by John Tyler, Jr., letter from A. Roane of of 13 March 1867 says that Robert Tyler agrees with his political views, and letter from Robert Tyler of 14 July 1867, says he should be able to find a newspaper position. 1 p.","Enloses copies of obituaries of her grandmother Tyler and will send her a copy of the first letter her grandfather sent her grandmother; give his regards to Captain and Mrs. Bryant and tell them he will send them copies of some of his articles. 2 pp. Partial ALS.","Scope and Contents","President Johnson's administration able to wield little power; suggests he see Mr. Seward about a position; a man with Tyler's brains should be able to get something. 1 p. ALS. Including ANS, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of letter.","Tyler wrong in thinking the people can change the way the country is going; the people are no longer free because they have lost virtue, liberty, and independence; no patriots or statesmen anymore; the press either doing away with freedom or too weak to fight for it; gloomy about the guture. 2 pp. ALS. Including a Cy of ALS, James Gibbons, Philadelphia, [Pa.], to John Tyler, Jr. 22 July 1867. 2 pp.","Received JT's letter when he returned from abroad; has seen the President [Johnson] three times and assured him support; thinks a public assurance would be injurious. 1 p. ALS. Inlcuding AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of the letter. 1 p.","Authorized A. G. Aleen of the National Intelligencer to offer his [JT] services in the interests of Democratic and Conservative parties; yesterday learned this had not yet been done; had planned to write several pamphlets and enlist the support of the Catholic hierarchy and the Fenian Brotherhood; fears the intentions of Radical Republicans-will try to take the property of leading Southerners. 2 pp. Cy of ALS.","Enclosed he will find an article [by Robert Tyler about General Grant] which he can use if he thinks it politically expedient, but do not use his name in connection with it; anxious to hear from him. 2 pp. Cy of ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of letter.","Has been concerned about his efforts \"...to save the Republic and to preserve Constitutional liberty...\"; wishes to offer suggestions on how to preserve his power; he must control the War, Navy, Treasury, and Post Office departments by putting in strong and loyal men; beware who Republicans want for their next president; recommends William T. Sherman to be head of the War Department; must control Treasury in order to control the pursestrings; must control the post office in order to keep lines of communication open to the masses; recommends Thomas Ewing of Ohio for the treasury position, and Marshall [Col. W. H.] Lamon or General [James William] Denver for the post office; he must do all he can to preserve the executive's power so he can protect the country from the Radical efforts to curtail constitutional liberties. 11 pp. Cy[?] of ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of letter; stating that the letter had been submitted to Jeremiah S. Black, John M. Binckley, and others. 1 p.","Has just listened to a paper by John Tyler, Jr.; thinks it should be published by the New York Herald in order to advance the acuse of the constitution. 1 p. Cy of ALS. Including AN, stating that the letter was delivered to Lamon on 13 Sept. 1867. Also including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., about the second letter to President Johnson of 14 Sepot. 1867. 1 p.","In last letter warned him about the dangers around him [AJ]; in this letter wishes particularly to address the problem of who can disenfranchise those white Southern men to whom Johnson had issued pardons; by counting only the Black vote in the South, the Radicals will degrade the presidential office by permitting a Black man's president to be elected rather than a white man's; he must arrange his cabinet so as to prevent the Radicals from overthrowing the presidential authority and prerogatives; predicts all manner of evil consequences (Black people rising against whites, loss of civil rights for Catholics, a dictator) if the Radicals have their way and their man (probably Grant) is elected; if will be able to prevent those calamities from occurring, and could be reelected president. 16 pp. Cy of ALS. Including ANS, by John Tyler, Jr., that a duplicate was given to W. H. Lamon. Also including ANS, by John Tyler, Jr., that the letter was originally dated 11 September 1867 but was changed to 14 September before being delivered to Johnston. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Encloses a copy of a communication from residents of the District of Colombia to Johnson, signed by many residents; believes he can rally the people to support him. Cy of ALS. Including ALS, Native and Naturalized Citizens of the United States resident in Washington City and Georgetown, Washington City, D.C., to Andrew Johnson, President of the United States. 29 September 1867. Appreciates his efforts \"...to maintain the Supremacy of the Federal Constitution...\"; naturalized citizens especially are aware of teh dangerous threats along \"know-nothing\" lines which threaten their liberties; must guard against Congress seizing supreme power; says hopes are in him to protect freedoms. 9 pp. Also including a copy of some of the names of people who signed the petition. 2 pp.","Cannot extend congratulations to him if the recent elections [in New York] support the Radical Republiacns, but can if the elections support the Democratic party; his correspondents in Alabama say they need more federal troops there. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, saying the letter \"...expresses teh real danger just now to the Democracy.\" 1 p. Also including AN, summarizing contents of the letter.","Rarely talks about literature or politics, especially the latter, since he cannot vote. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, that this letter was in reply to several of his remarks. Patterson is brother-in-law of Andrew Johnson.","Tyler owes him $18; please pay at once; is having a hard time making a living. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter.","Is at the mercy of his enemies because he supports him [AJ]; the Radicals must be put down in order to preserve peace; even if [Samuel P.] Chase is thwarted in his ambitions, he and Grant will have to watch out for George H. Thomas. 4 pp. Cy of ALS. Including a NCI from the Constitutional Union, 26 Nov. [18]67, about the constitutional convention in Alabama; President Johnson and General Grant will not receive any support from Alabama unless they do something about the situation there. 1 p. Also including AN, summarizing contents of the letter. 1 p. Also including a [DF of an article?], about the flow of time and the passion for commerce with the Orient.","About Alabama politics. 2 pp. AL.","Encloses extracts from a letter of Robert Tyler giving his views of impeachment of President Johnson, and how the blacks in South Carolina, Florida, Mississippi, and Louisiana can take over those states without armed force; recommends he take on Robert Tyler as a writer to support his position. 3 pp. ALS. Including AN, saying that Robert Tyler's articles were attached ti the letter sent to President Johnson.","Received a letter from Robert Tyler, the contents of which would probably interest him; the different possible candidates for the 1868 election: Grant, Sweard, Chase, Seymour, and Thomas; encloses newspaper articles. 2 pp. ALS. Inluding AN, summarizing contents of letter.","Enjoyed his speech made on 10 December, upholding the Constitution; thanks him for his defense of white Southerners; Radicals unfit to uphold the constitution; there are many who have been left \"...without a State, or a Status...\" by the actionas of the Radical Republicans. 2 pp. [Df? or] ALS.","If he continues the way he is going, he will not be reelected, and probably [Samuel P.] Chase will be; he needs to spend money in the South on behalf of the Democratic party in order to get some support among the Black population. Cy of ALS.","Encloses newspaper articles; suffering of people in South and North; threat of anarchy. 2 pp. Cy of ALS. Including AN, saying that two articles from DeBow's Review were enclosed. 1 p.","Received a letter from Robert Tyler-says that the white people in Alabama are standing together politically; white Southerners support President Johnson; everyone, white and black, is ruined; encloses a newspaper article. 2 pp. Cy of ALS. Including AN, summarizing contents of letter.","The movement is going in the right direction and the adversary should be overthrown; nothing can stop him [JT] when he is doing what he thinks it right; has consistently supported him [AJ]; if he [JT] cannot do what he needs to be done, then appoint John Cantatore or John P. Brophy. 3 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of the letter.","Robert Tyler believes that if the Supreme Court declares the Reconstruction Acts illegal, military authority in the South will have to be subordinate to civil authority; Mrs. Huneker of Philedelphia, the daughter of James Gibbons, writes that the people will stand by Johnson if he calls on them; expects General John O'Neill to call on him [AJ]; the country can be saved from civil war by moving the executive branch to New York City, where it will be easier for the people to rally around him. 2 pp. AL.","The Radicals have let several opportunities for complete victory slip through their fingers, enabling Johnson to gather strength. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, summarizing contents of the letter.","to be offered the National Democratic Committee at Washington Feb. 22, 1868, for adoption. Rendering thanks to Andrew Johnson for his part in upholding the constitution. 2 pp. Df of AD.","Believes impeachment will fail; please support the action to be taken on Monday. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, summarizing contents of the letter.","Encloses Robert Tyler's report to the Executive [Democratic] Committee of Alabama; is ready to do whatever he can to support him [AJ]. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, summarizing contents of the letter.","Has forwarded $300 to him by express mail; please acknowledge receipt. 1 p. ALS. Including ANS, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of letter.","Introduces him to Capt. Theo[?] F. Tobin; Capt. Tobias Sand [Sneed?] might be of use to him [JT]. 1 p. ALS.","Summary of their conversations: 1. all white Southerners have to join together; 2. white Southerners need to join the Fenian Brotherhood in fighting the Radicals; 3. this combination will be directed by the Southerners and can be used for other purposes. 2 pp. Cy of ALS.","Advises him not to spend too much time at [Fenian Brotherhood] headquarters while he is in New York City; Canada in state of alarm; will be in New York City on Monday; encourages him to express his views to Mr. Meehan [?]; does he think a tour of inspection to ______ advisable? 1 p. ALS.","His letter about Gen'l F[orrest] was received; \"...all the parties we spoke of will be at the appointed place and time.\" Col. Merriwether expressed his views on the subject at the state convention. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, summarizing contents of letter.","A vacancy is to occur in the office of the Collector of Internal Revenue for the Richmond District; wants him to find out if the Senate and the President will confirm him [WS] in the office. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, summarizing contents of the letter; Selden was confirmed in the position. Also including AN, Col. Stone, the previous collector had to resign because he was involved with fraud. Also including AN, comparing the legality and the oppresiveness of the union of Ireland with Britain to the union of the South with the U.S.","Scope and Contents","Regrets that he is unable to meet him because of business downtown; asks him to call at 1:00. 1 p. ALS. Including an ACS, [P.]G.T. Beauregard, to John Tyler, Jr., [18 June 1868?], making an appointment for the following morning. 1 p.","Weather is beautiful; regrets he is unable to send the picture because of its size; Jimmy saw Mrs. Ridely and daughters recetnly, has he seen Mrs. Tyler [widow of Pres. Tyler] and her children? Sister's photograph is enclosed, has not has any chills for a while. 3 pp. ALS.","Encloses a more perfect copy of his report of his operations in the South; has addressed it to him and Mr. Gibbons since they were the ones who enlisted his aid; the gentlemen coming to the Democratic convention and to meet with him are unaware of the political implications of the movement; has changed slightly the originial wording of his letter of instructions; when the gentlemen arrive, will introduce them to him; that is as far as his present authority goes. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Including ALS, from John Tyler, Jr., City of New York, New York, to General John O'Neil, the President, and Mr. James Gibbons, the Vice-President ofthe Fenian Brotherhood, New York City, New York. Acting by their instructions, following is a report of what he [JT] did; first, went to Memphis and conferred with N. B. Forrest, G. J. Pillow, and I. G. Harris, showing how Southern interests were supported by the Catholics, how the Fenian Brotherhood had been reorganized after Sweeny's attempt to invade Canada and the exposure of O'Mahoney and Stephens, an dstood ready with government and army to take over a British possession and set up its own government, and how the Fenians and the South could maintain their constitutional liberties if they cooperated; is anxious to cooperate with anyone who will help the South prevent the Radicals from taking over poltically and economically; left Memphis and travelled to New Orleans where he met with General Beauregard, who was sympathetic with the Fenians' objectives; offered him the position of commander-in-chief; Beauregard declined on account of his health; then went to see General Richard Taylor, who declined to join because of his parole; offered Raphael Semmes the command of the naval forces, which he declined fortime being; Beauregard had given him introductions to J.B. Gordon and Wade Hampton, so he approached them; also spoke briefly to Robert Tyler and General [James Holt] Clanton about the Fenian cause; many expressed doubts about the propriety of attacking Canada; approached Joseph E. Johnston, who is occupied with writing a book abd loath to start another war; since arriving in New York City, has again talked with General Beauregard and hopes to persuade him to give them [i.e. Gibbons and O'Neil] his thoughts on the subject; invited John C. Brown to the meeting in New York City; thinks it would be a mistake to invade Canada before the November Elections, for fear such invasion would promote the Radical cause in the U.S.; also it would lead to a religious war, and restrictions on the Catholic Churcg ub teg U.S.; those encouraging them in their enterprise are trying to get them and their Democratic votes out of the country so that the Radicals can be elected to office; if the Democrats are elected to power, they might make war on England an dthen their plan to invade Canada would be welcomed. 46 pp. Also including AN, \"Report of John Tyler, Jr., ...associated with his mission South.\" 1 p.","Saw the following people on his trip South: Lt. Gen. N. B. Forrest, Ex-Governor Isham J. [i.e. G.] Harris, Major General Gideon J. Pillow, Gen. [P.] G. T. Beauregard, Admiral Raphael Semmes, Gen. Richard Taylor, Nr. Robert Tyler, Gen. [James Holt] Clanton, Major Gen. J. B. Gordon, Lt. Gen. Wade Hampton; Forrest Gordon, and Hampton agreed to meet with them and advised contacting Gen. Joseph E. Johnston; Beauregard came to see him in New York City and advised contacting Major Gen. J.C. Brown; a meeting has been arranged for early July, which Beauregard, Forrest, Gordon, and Hampton will attend; if they think it necessary, there will be other Confederate leaders at the National Democratic Convention whom they can consult; is looking forward to introducing them to the generals, and hopes the plans will be successful. 6 pp. ALS.","Enclosed is a copy of a letter from Wade Hampton, stating his position as well as those of Generals [William] Preston, Gordon, and Forrest on their recent interview. Including AN, summarizing contents of the letter.","Authorizes him to consult with General [P.] G. T. Beauregard and other former Confederate officers about the Fenian Brotherhood's plans; lets them know how much they admire their abilities and how much they would like them to join them. First sentence revised by John Tyler, Jr. 2 pp. Including AN, summarizing contents of letter.","Health precludes his acceptance of the command offered; General Richard Taylor may be able to assist him. Including AN, summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Hopes his health will be restored; plans to use the introduction to Richard Taylor this evening. 1 p. Including AN, summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Until such time as the foreign power which he represents has a de facto government and a flag, there can be no naval force; when that time comes he will be happy to become the commander of that force. 1 p. Including AN, summarizing contents of letter.","Inquires whether they wish to stay with their delegations to the convention or have their own suite; expects them about the last of the month. \"Keep uncommitted on the Presidential question.\" 2 pp. Including AN, summarizing contents of letter.","Advises him to secure a suite of rooms for the party; will be in New York City by the 1st of July; has written to [John B.] Gordon and [Wade] Hampton and has seen John C. Brown about this. 1 p. Including AN, summarizing contents of letter.","Will arrive in New York about 3 July; has arranged a room already. 1 p. Including AN, summarizing contents of letter.","Received his letter; reminds him of his [RS] letter of last May, wherein he states that he could be of no service until such a time as the cause has a de facto government; when that time comes he would be glad to assist the cause. 1 p. Including AN, summarizing contents of the letter.","Gordon, Forrest, and he [W. H.] concur in the agreement reached the other day; is planning to leave this morning. Including AN, summarizing contents of the letter.","His letter and telegram have just reached him; F[orrest] has now told him everything; saw Gen'l [Julius?] Hayden who says the country around Huntsville is likely to erupt [into violence?] anytime; the people are awaiting an opportunity to seize back their rights; expects to be out of Memphis for two or three weeks; Col. Merriwether is fine. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, summarizing contents of letter.","Is busy today; will be free tomorrow morning. 1 p. ACS.","Scope and Contents","In view of the fact that during the recent war, Great Britain was able to regain her lead in world commerce and once again started molesting naturalized U.S. citizens, it is resolved that the Democratic party will protect the citizens of the U.S., will support their claims against Britain, and seek to regain the U.S. lead in worl commerce; since the Republican party is seeking to promote the interests of the rich over the poor, it is resolved (here insert the resolutions on the Reconstruction acts, and on finance, revenue, and currency). 6 pp. AD. Including ADF, of the last part of the preamble and the resolutions. 1 p. Also including ANS by John Tyler, Jr., the delegates, \"instead of laying aside all personal considerations, \" began discussions on cabinet appointments; hence the peculiar tone of his speech ar Delmonicos and his letter to Mr. Preston. 1 p. Also including ALS, from Frank P. Blair, [New York City, N.Y.]. Has decided not to write for publication the letter he promised to write yesterday, as he has often expressed opinions in the past; he agrees with the enclosed resolutions. 1 p. Also including ANS, by John Tyler, Jr., F. P. Brotherhood and Catholics, although his later remarks to the Missouri delegation which were published did seem to redeem his promise.","Talleyrand could have said that he represented a principle at the Congress of Vienna; likewise the Catholics in the U.S. represent a principle and they also have power; tells him this for the benefit of his work at the Democratic National Convention. 1 p. Cy of ALS. Including AN, stating this is a duplicate of the letter sent to Preston.","Invitation to a reception on 6 July. 1 p. PC. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], invitation was extended to all delegates at the Democratic National Convention. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Will arrange the next meeting between him and Generals N.B. Forrest and [John B.] Gordon and the parties he [JT] represents [i.e. Mr. O'Neill and Mr. Gibbons of the Fenian Brotherhood]. 1 p. Cy of ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., Summarizing contents of the letter; the meeting took place on 12 July in General Preston's rooms.","President Johnson disappointed that Southerners did not insist upon his nomination; he has yielded to the Radicals by agreeing that the black-dominated legislature in the South are to select the electoral college. 1 p. Frag. of AL. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of the letter.","Is just recovering from a fever; agrees with him about the causes of war; says foes are seeking a reason to destroy them; they must wait awhile until able to resist foes; \"church is spreading rapidly and will soon include all worthy men from the Potomac to the Rio Grande,\" urges him to tell how the meeting [between the Southern generals and the Fenians] went. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of the letter. 1 p.","His letters received; thanks him for his advice; shall Mrs. Ekins forward his letters to him? 1 p. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of the letter.","Inquires about his daughter [Mattie?], cousing Sally, Mr. C, Tony, and Anna; give them his regards; Mr. Savage's \"abortive\" convention has inspired them with hope, but it didn't fo well for Mr. Savage; the General [i.e. John O'Neill] treated Col. O'Beirne roughly in his speech. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of letter.","Scope and Contents","Wishes to acquaint him with his activities of the past summer during which he prevented a \"collision\" with Great Britain and satyed civil unrest in the South; has been twice pardoned and because of his ancestors, is very concerned about the welfare of the United States; hopes to persuade the Democratic electoral colleges [to make the vote in the electoral college unanimous for Grant]. 2 pp. Cy of ALS. Imncluding AN, by John Tyler, Jr., letters to General Dent and to W.H. Seward of 10 and 18 November [18]68, about making the electoral college vote unanimous for Grant.","Has saved him additional problems by preventing a \"collision\" with Great Britain and by laying to rest civil disturbances in the South; has been twice pardoned for his past acitivities; enclosed is the legal answer to the report made by Secretary of the Interior [Orville Hickman] Browning about the claim of Col. William Selden, former marshall of the District of Columbia, fo rkeeping prisoners; Browning's predecessors in the office, starting with Jacob Thompson, have treated the case wrongly; Johnson has the power to reopen the case; hopes his family will always be well-treated by whomever is president. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Enclosed letters show he started a movement earlier this month [to persuade members of the electoral college to vote for Grant]; can prove that this summer he prevented a clash with Great Britain and laid to rest some of the civil disconent in the South; has been twice pardoned. 1 p. Cy of ALS. Including a Cy of ALS, from John Tyler, Jr., Washington, D.C., to John B. Gordon, Wade Hampton, Admiral Raphael Semmes, William Preston, J.W. Stevenson, C.C. Clay, John Forsyth, Robert Tyler, and others. 9 November 1868. Is enclosing a letteraddressed to other leading citizens [about the electoral colelge vote]; the predecents for the suggestion can be found in the electoral college votes in 1824, 1836, and 1840; thinks it expedient and necessary to maintain peace for the electoral college to vote unanimously for Grant. 3 pp. Also including a Cy of ALS, John Tyler, Jr., Washington, D.C., to Generals [Wade] Hampton, and [John B.] Gordon, [William] Prestong, I.W. Stevenson, C.C. Clay, Robert Tyler, and others, 8 November 1868. Recommends the Democratic part members of the electoral colelge cast their votes for Grant for the following purposes: as a conciliatory gesture, to show that if he is good to them they will support him, so he won't be left entirely in the hands of the Radicals, and to \"strengthen\" him in his conservative tendencies. 1 p.","Agrees whole-heartedly that the Democrats shpuld give their electoral votes to General Grant, but only with the apporval of Horatio Seymour; doesn't want it to look like they're deserting their candidate; believes Grant will be more conservative if the Deomcrats support him; has expressed these views to his friends.","Scope and Contents","Encloses his report to the Fenian Brotherhood, advising them not to invade Canada; they are offended with him because of the advice, but he still has some power over them. 1 p. Cy of ALS. Including a Cy of ALS, John Tyler, Jr., City of New York, New York, to the President, Vice-President, and the Executive Committee of the Fenian Brotherhood. 19 June 1868. Advises against invading Canada for the following reasons: 1. while the Radicals are in power, it will liekly result in their disenfranchisement; 2. since neither Great Britain nor the U.S. can afford a war, they will probably unite against the Fenians; 3. it would be the cause of starting a world-wide union of Protestant nations; 4. the Democratic party needs their votes; if the Democrats win the presidential election in November, there will probably be a war with Great Britain, in which case their invasion of Canada will be welcomed; therefore, it's best to await the results. 15 pp. Also including ANS, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of the letters. 1 p.","Encloses a copy of General Beauregard's letter [of 19 Nov. 1868]; fears others will not see the expediency of following his suggestion. 1 p. Cy of ALS. Including AN, summarizing contents of General Beauregard's letter and Tyler's to Seward.","Would like to have him join him in making some visits tomorrow. 1 p. ALS. Including a poem about love. Also including a list of 7 names.","Hopes the weather will permit them to go visiting tomorrow; comes see her at any time. 1 p. ALS.","Suggested to the Female Orphan Asylum that he might be able to lectre on their behalf, but for various reasons, the offer was voteddown. 3 pp. ALS.","Encloses the article he wished to see; visited the Board of Trade and believes a lecture can be satisfactorily arranged. 1 p. ALS.","His friends and he would liek to have him [JT] come lecture again, but fear it would not pay him. 3 pp. ALS.","Encloses his [JT] book and one of his [WHP] sermons. 1 p. ANS.","Fragments of poems written about James. R. Tyler. 1 p. ANS.","Invitation to the wedding of Emma M. Ridley and George P. Burgwyn. 4 items. PC. Also including a card listing numbers and names. 1 item.","Invitation to the wedding of Julia Tyler and William H. Spencer, PC.","Has not yet seen the archbishop about publishing his letter; invited him to attend the labor union's convention in Philadelphia. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, but John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of the letter.","Inexcusable of him not to print a retraction of the slander against him [JT] sooner than he did; was in the hospital to undergo surgery, not for intoxication, yet he [OKH] mistakenly assumes that poor people are intemperant; family [of JT] was left destitute after the war and he was barred from his former profession; has very moderate habits; Harris' slander is a result of political differences, envy, and hate; General George H. Thomas is a relative and can help at anytime; may be poor, but never have done any base thing, which is more than his political friends can say; he is a contemptible man. 17 pp. Df of ALS.","Scope and Contents","Including ANS, by John Tyler, [Jr.,], his reply to the slander was not published. 1 p. Also including AN, copied out of the Daily Chronicle, 28 August 1869, \"the slander of the Chronicle upon muself.\" 2 pp. Also including ALS, from Tom Florence, Washington, D.C., to [Col. Io Severns?, Washington, D.C., Sept.? 1869], General Tyler will give him his defense against the slander, which defense is to be published in the Constitutional Union; some of the language may be too strong. 2 pp. Also including ALS, by Col. Io Severns, Washington, D.C. to [?], will put Tyler's letter in the editorial columnl use the following introduction. See oversize file.","Scope and Contents","Concerning a place for Tyler in the Norfolk and St. Nazaire Steam Navigation Co. 1 p. ALS. Including ANS, by John Tyler, Jr., these apers were returned at his request; his application is still to be considered. 1 p. Also including AN, a memo to Charles H. McCormick and others in Chicagoabout the steamship line and to write Professor Maury. 1 p. Also including AN, enclosed is an outline of the Norfolk and St. Nazaire Steamship Transatlantic Line; also two addresses. 1 p. Also including AN, giving Col. G.L. Thompson's address of Col. Thompson, 1 p. Also including an AD, giving the history, routes, and proposed operations of the Norfolk and St. Nazaire Steam Navigation Company of France, and the Virginia and Tennessee Airline Railway. 8 pp.","If she is still unmarried on 8 oct. 1870, he is to give her 2 books; if she marries on or before that date, she is to give him a coat. 1 p. ADS.","Mr. George Alfred Townsend's remark about him in the Chicago Tribune was a lie, and he is surprised the Evening Star printed it, knowing it was such; he wishes to print a refutation. 1 p. ALS.","Took his enclosure to Mrs. Ames, but was unable to see her; she is rumored to be going out with a Memphis lawyer; wishes Tyler could \"win her affections\" and gain access to her fortune by marrying her; \"fraug, violence, and, and plunder [are] the order of the day.\" 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of letter.","DeBow's Review is concerned chiefly with recording the progress of the South; his article on U.S. diplomatic relations with Central and South America sounds useful, but there are no guaranties of a regular column. 2 pp. ALS.","Will accept the position as associate editor of the National Intelligencer as a man with conservative political views, provided he is allowed freedom in writing and is paid $500 per quarter; if Alexander Delmar agrees, let him sign this. 1 p. ALS. Including ANm, by John Tyler, Jr., this was his ultimatum to Mr. Delmar","Glad to hear he recovered from his recent illness and hopes things will go better for him; hopes that the late war won't result in the ruin of all the old families; \"wholesale thievery [is] the basis of American life today\" moved to Greenville so children could get an education; after 2 hard years of struggling on his plantation is able to relax a little now; rewrote the manuscript and hopes to get it published; tell Roane he wrote him. 4 pp. ALS. Including AN, letter answered. 1 p.","Have copies of DeBow's Review beginning with the orginial issue; is interested in his article on his father; the policies of the Old Whigs; tell Gov. Wise to encourage polytechnic education and to open a shcool of Navigation so Virginia can take advantage of the expanding U.S. trade. 5 pp. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of letter; accepted offer \"if ever able to get work again.\" 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Warns that Radicals in Congress are usurping Grant's powers and particularly mentions [Charles] Sumner and [Benjamin] Butler as threats; calls for a veto of the \"Virginia Bill\" suggests that Grant call a General Convention to fram a new Constitution; sees Congress present course leading to civil war and/or monetary crash as it weakens the power of individual states; mentions moving capitol to Mississippi Valley to weaken New England's influence; suggests that Jeremiah Black of Pennsylvania could draft such a message. 9 pp. ALS. Including Cy of ALS, 7 pp. Ibncluding AN, John Tyler, Jr., endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p. Also including AN by John Tyler, Jr., n.d., that letter was given to Mr. Dox of Alabama 24 January 1870, after passage of Virginia Bill; was returned by him 27 January 1870 without being given to Grant. 1 p.","Discontinue efforts to get Democratic Senate and House members to give subscriptions to \"the Course of Parties in the United States under hte Constitution\" to be written along with a literary work on \"Father\" [President John Tyler]; [seems to desire discontinuance due to lack of response]; the Democratic party \"has done nothign to relieve itseld of the many onerous obligations under which it rests.\" 3 pp. Cy of ALS. Including AN endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p.","Having considered long the situation of the country and general social and political status is returning his salutation and desires a confidential interview. 1 p. Cy of ALS. Including AN endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Is enclosing a letter to Robert Ridgway which will explain a confidential metter. 1 p. Cy of ALS. Including ALS from John Tyler, Jr., Washington City, D.C., to Robert Ridgway, House of Representatives, Washington, D.C. 26 Feb. 1870, telling that old war injury acted up last year and therefore has not been working so have disagreeable predicament as regards to boarding bill; will pay back any loans as soon as possible; needs $125 today so he can get out of city. 3 pp.","Appreciates his efforst to obtain help [financial?] from Virginia Senators and Representatives but having thought about it must decline such aid; has suffered too much humiliation already. 2 pp. Cy of ALS. Includes AN endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Will help him collect his essays; has the weekly he poke of packed away and will hunt it up and copy what you wished; or can bring entire volume to him; Mr. Burwell of New Orleans has the loose numbers. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr., endorsing and summarizing the letter; indicates Tyler wrote back and requested volume brought to Washington. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Has the copy of Abell's Life, Mr. Gillett's letter; the birth and lineage he worked out and Mrs. Halloways' book; this is a \"sacred task\" [writing a memoir of President Tyler] but will take sometime due to frequent interruptions. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, John Tyler, Jr., explaining letter. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Has talked to Dr. Cloud, State Superintendant of Education and Chairman of the Educational Board about his [JT] case; he will write to the President of the University of Alabama, N.A. Luniley [sic] [Lupton]; it seems the chairs he [JT] preferred are not yet filled; suggests he immediately write the men mentioned above; his brother will talk to Mr. Cloud also; Keep politics out of this; has sent manuscript to Claxton, Remson, and Haffelfinger of Philadelphia who accepted it; could he send them a short note about it?; wrote to Dr. Luniley [sic] [Lupton] himself. 4 pp. ALS. Including ALS from William Falconer, Greensborough, Alabama, to John Tyler, Jr., 23 March 1870, indicating the name of the President of the University of Alabama is N.A. Lupton, not N.A. Lumiley; sorry about the mistake. 2 pp. Also including AN John Tyler, Jr. endorsing and summarizing both letters. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Has been in bed or would have answered sooner; it will take time to find out-on the war path for him [JT]  now; come over soon. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, John Tyler, Jr. endorsing letter which is in regards to lecture; answered letter saying to go ahead with arrangements; will share benefits. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Has received letter of the 15th; will send help to Mrs. [Susan A.] Eppes through Mrs. Semple; will confer with her about admission of Mrs. \"E.\" to Aged Women's Home. 1 p. ALS. Including ALS from W.W. Corcoran, Wash[in]gton D.C., to Jo[h]n Tyler, Jr., Washington, D.C., 24 Nov. 1869, informing that the place at the cemetary he noted as vacated by Doct[or] Hunter has been filled more than three months ago. Also including ANS John Tyler, Jr., endorsing and explaining Corcoran's letter of 17 March 1870. 1 p. Also including ANS John Tyler, Jr., Expressing wish to do for another what he cannot do for himself, however severe his suffering. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Letter from mutual friend General John Tyler [Jr.], is really surprising; how can a sane man expect anyone in these times to invest $300,000 in a cure for Hog Cholera or any other invention; friend in California also has a cure for Hog Cholera and he will get a patent for him; if Tyler's friends cure is also valid perhaps they can take out a joint patent; anyone who wants $200,000 for any invention is either a fool or an idiot. 2 pp. ALS. Including ANS by John Tyler, [Jr.], to Colonel [Farrar], n.d., designating Walton's letter as a breech of faith and an attempt to extort his client's secret; but to get that secret they must pay $300,000 cash. In margin. Also including AN [by John Tyler, Jr.], n.d., identifying Walton's friend as a certain Fletcher, veterinary surgeon from Missouri an California. In margin.","Has not forgotten him but has many troubles and did not want to bother friends with them; but he has written first; as a lecturer she has been successful; leaves Monday for Pennsylvania, then Michigan and Kentucky; then shall scribble for the newspapers; knows he does not approve of women lecturing but she has a famiyl to support; brother has drawn on her publisher and left her a debt; can he find him?; the world is utterly selfish. 4 pp. ALS. Including AN endorsed and summarizing letter. 1 p. ALso including D from [?], to Christopher O'Brien, Potomac Steamboat Co., [?], n.d., on verso of endorsement, directing receiver of memo to verify name of company; to draw a declaration of debt; make to copies and distribute. 1 p.","His lodge [of the Knights of Pythias] accepts his proposal; please advertise; lecture will be in Concordia Oprea House or Masonic Temple; pelase state a preferred date. 1 p. ALS. Including AN by [John Tyler, Jr.] endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p. Also incoluding AN by [Tyler], 28 March 1870, answered lettere as desired. 1 p. Also including AN by [Tyler], 7 april 1870, lecture on the 21st at Concordia Hall. 1 p. Also including AN by [Tyler], 19 April 1870, come on next morning and stop at Howard House. 1 p. Also including AN by [Tyler], n.d., went on 20th; stopped at Howard House; next day no proper arrangements so declined to lecture. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Enclosed is a letter from the pen of \"Python\" which will be republished; read it before interview; has contemplated views on public affairs for 18 months and is now ready to reveal them; of course does not wish to be generally known through his pseudonym. Cy of ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr., endorsing and summarizing letter, indicating that enclosed letter mentioned [but missing] was from the Baltimore Gazette of 25 March 1870. 1 p. Also including ALS from N[athaniel] Michler, Washington, D.C., 7 March 1870, acknowledging receipt of communication os 15 February; and hopes to meet with him. 1 p. Also including AN by John Tyler, Jr., endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p.","Cannot intrude upon him again despite the nature of their short conversation; much is being lost by delay in accepting his suggestion; remember he [JT] organized the Bureau of War of the late Confederate States, served as an officer of Rank and Adjutant General; yet the matter can be revealed only the way he suggests; through the Party at Providence Hospital higher personage can be revealed and all worth knowing be known. 2 pp. Cy of ALS.","Scope and Contents","His letter of the 8th was received and answer delayed as he expected to go to Washington; he is now not going so will write; appreciates his desire to collect his writings and his books are at his disposal; perhaps he should play Mohamet and come to the Mountain. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr., endorsing and explaining letter; wants extracts from Mrs. DeBow's copies of \"DeBow's Review.\" 1 p.","Lecture will be at the Concordia on the 21st at 8pm; John Taliaferro wants to be remembered to you; if seeds are being distributed at the department he would like some papers. 1 p. ALS. Including AN by [John Tyler, Jr.], endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Would like to see letter and correspondence to which he refers; would like to publish it; knows he has not forgotten the memoir of which they have corresponded. 1 p. AL. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr., endorsing and explaining that Burwell refers to the memoir of President Tyler, and the last Burwell refers to the memoir of President Tyler, and the last correspondence of General G[eorge] [?] H[enry] [?] Thomas. 1 p.","His [JT] brother and he [WF] have both been ill so his [JT] recommendations have just been sent to Dr. Lupton; encloses a letter from him; keep corresponding with him; in the meantime he has enquired as to his [JT] opening a highschool though dall is the best time of year for that; advised Arch[ibald] Roane to open a school here but he wanted Richmond and politics; suggests he make an effort with Bou[rne?] or some such periodical literature to write short memoirs of early men of Virginia; leave politics out of it; write \"a la Burke\" when his [WF] book Bloom and Briar comes out he will direct the publishers to send a copy. 4 pp. ALS.","stating that life presents few objects worth striving for; one should learn to want but little; hoe does he like the idea of writing an old Virginia times; it would not interefere with other employ; think of old Be[nter?], what a mass of energy that old rascal was; where is his daughter?; can she assist him?; is nearly paralyzed but keeps on working; life is too trifling to despair. 4 pp.","Scope and Contents","letter refers to professorship at the University of Alabama 1 p. Also including AN by John Tyler, Jr., that both letters were answered on 10 May [1870]; yielding to 1st suggestion, rejecting last as impracticable with the temper of the Northern press one of envious hate. 1 p.","on verso of endorsement, saying he has not agreed to take testimony in the case of Antler vs. Whissle[?] Dickerson; objects to any proceedings held there on the case; reserves the right to move for the suppression of all such testimony. 1 p.","This last winter has been unusually gay-parties and weddings; Clara went to only two and begged no more; she likes small gatherings; has met a friend of his, Capt. Celsus Price who recently lsot his mother; his [JT] friend Miss Mary Polk married Dr. Draper of Maryland; met Mr. Mag[were?]; happy his prospects are better; may go to Canada and Washington but business has been bad for three years; greetings to family, especially cousin Lettie Semple; his [JT] Major Loughborough did not visit, just dropped letter. 4 pp. ALS.","A friend sent the papers express this morning; encloses the receipt; wishes you could call occaisionally on Father Wigest and Sister de Chantel of the Visitation Convent; it would be to your advantage apart from the pleasure of the visit. 1 p. ALS.","Congratulations on his \"bright business prospects;\" prices for [chemical] analyses vary. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of letter.","Returns the enclosure of his last letter as expects no monetary reward; did not breathe the air of Massachusetts long enough for that; is please to hear of his professional success and bright prospects; good that cousing Sallie has a school and she and Mr. C. are well; he [JT] knows how he feels about the movement [Fenians] which resulted in the late fiasco; O'Neill's late movements have mortified his best friends; with proper direction the organization could achieve its glorious object; still it will not die as it has a holy cause which for centuries has sustained the people of Ireland. 2 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","So glad to hear from him; has searched long to reach him; had pneumonia April 1869 and is well now but tires easily; read his article with interest; fate of this government is shrouded in the future; past symmetry of government is gone and confusion reigns; the republic is in ruins; elements of Civil War exist; legislature is imprevious to the crie sof the people; is deeply affected by death of friends such as Mom[?] Arleise[?], James Murdaugh; the small hermitage [Wurburton] has been sold to Mr. Wood from the north and his title may not be good; are out of Circuit Court and are much fatigued; pleased with Judge Garreson from Accomac Co.; hopes his son Robert has promise at the bar. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr., endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p.","Overcome by heat and has just returned to business; was unab;e to obtain any further information as to the Israelite and his victim who were settling their \"land\" business in Orange C.H.; his friend Rob[er]t T. Craighill, Attorney at Law, Lynchburg is known in that region and may be able to tell of desireable land for sale. 2 pp. ALS.","Received his letter of the 6th; came here from Variety Springs in Augusta County; about 800 visitors here and as far as he knows neither \"scalawags\" nor \"carpetbaggers;\" waters are medicinal; many businessmen of Richmond here-Judge Lyon; Mr. Carrington of the Exchange Hotel, P. V. Daniel, Jr., President of the R. F. and Potomac RR, W. A. Maury Lovingstine, the Jewish delegate in legislature, Bishop Doggett, Revs. Hoge and Nolley, Mr. Pizzini; from here he goes to the Cold Sulpher near Goshen; then Rockbridge Alum and Variety, then home. 3 pp. ALS. Including AN [John Tyler, Jr.] endorsing letter. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Wrote some days ago for him to send manuscripts he elft addressed to Mr. H. B. Cust[in?] of Accomac; will be in Washington in a few days so retain them. 1 p. ALS. Including AN John Tyler, Jr., endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p. Also including AN [Joseph Segar], noting papers returned in preson, 5 Sept. 1870. 1 p. Also including ALS from Joseph Segar, to John Tyler, Jr., 15 Aug. 1870, requesting Tyler to send 2 manuscripts left with him to Old Point; will pay on his end. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Wishes he could accept a series of politcal articles from him but they are financially unwell; \"The XIX Century\" is slowly winning its way but pays little; his [WWH] srevices as editor are gratiutious; they hope soon to be able to compensate contributors; their views correspond and he would like him to appear in their pages monthly as an editorial contributor. 1 p. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr., endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Expected to have sent him proceeds for his notes for $75 but they called off the campaign; hopes to send it in a few days; does not want to be misunderstood that he ran when Waller did in 1869 as an Independant Republican as he is now; assumes Conservative and Moderate Republicans voted for him so to defeat Whittlesey; he acted as an honest man not a party man; voted against giving Mrs. Lincoln a pension; to reduce tarriff and Internal Revenue; voted to admit Mississippi, Texas and Georgia without the provisions given Virginia; when possible he supported the Republican part as he was brought up anti-slavery; voted to enforce 15th amendment with no apologies as something had to be settled; is for peace but there will be none if the Democrats are restored to power. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr. endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p.","His letter reminded him of earlier, happier days; he will tell the literary Societies of the University of his desires as the faculty does not directly interfere with such matters; or in getting use of the Public Hall; his [JT] series of lectures would be interesting; will be in Washington Friday, hope to see you. 1 p. ALS.","Asks for subscribers to a new \"National Journal\" dedicated to preserving \"Irish freedom,\" prospectus enclosed. 1 p. PL. Including a PD, \"Prospectus of the Irish Nationalist and Working-Man's Advocate.\" Gives summary of form newspaper will take. 1 p.","Delayed reply to his second letter to wait for decision on matter; but still has received no definite answer; feeling seems to be that due to studies there wouldn't be time for entire lecture series; but one or two of lectures could probably draw sufficient audiences; was only in Washington on last visit for one day. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN by [George Frederick Holmes] explaining that he saw some students and they feel the entire series would be too much, but that audiences for one or two could be obtained; a room and audience would be provided; necxt week would be best as after Christmas Intermediate exams start. 1 p.","Send address as he wished to write to him. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Has been invited to locate in Schuylkill Co. [Pa.] to publish a paper he devoted to the Irish Democratic and workingman's interest; consented then realized he was well known across the country and a paper published in [Philadelphia] would have greater effect; is necessary as radicals are making great inroads in Irish vote; has sent several prospectuses of newspaper and responds ifavorable; is trying to raise funds; first issue out of the 16th of January; says Tyler is the ablest man in country to write articles for sucha journal; glad to hear of book he is writing; would like to bring back former happy government. 4 pp. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr. endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","After consulting several prominent students has concluded that his 2nd and possibly 3rd lectures would be wel lreceived; Thursday and Friday mnights at the hall of the Washington Society would be best; charge fifty cents for 1, or seventy-five cents for two lectures; presentation of third lecture topic will depend upon reception of second. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr. endorsing and summarizing lecture. 1 p.","Received his letter and he forgot to say if it would be worth while for him [JG] to ask any of the National Democratic Com[mi]tt[ee] if they would lend a hand; maybe that would give them too much knowledge; seems the labors of both their lifetimes could fail for lack of a small sum; with his great knowledge he could unit the Irish people; now is the time and he [JT] is able; needs money; feels for the first time man's inhumanity to man. 2 pp. ALS. Including calling card of James Gibbons.","Received his letter regarding lecture but Mr. Murphy refuses to publish any shape of lecture; has spoken to the St. Vincent dePaul Society about asking him to lecture on condition that he share proceeds; his name and the society's reputation should draw a crowd; hopes to put him in touch soon. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","At present he can do no more than offer to help secure audiences for the interesting subjects he [JT] mentions; must have his correspondence with others about printing. 1 p. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr. endorsing and summarizing letter explaining it refers to furnishing \"DeBow's Review\" with historical sketches. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Thanks for the interesting letter; couldn't use it in his little history but will preserve it for future possibilities; nothing [in the book] about his father's presidential term will offend him, except the limited space he could devote; was in Richmond when a public dinner was given to Mr. Webster but had no invitation so visited President Tyler instead; is glad Gov[ernor] Wise is doing a biography of Pres[iden]t Tyler. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr. endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p.","Received his of the 9th and enclosure; couldn't answer immediately as was engaged in the courts on Boundary between Md. and Va.; the \"prize decision\" and much else has been included in his father's memoirs; is disappointed as has gotten no information from Washington, Cushing, or others as to their retirements from his father's cabinet; [following is a series of questions and tentative answers about Harrison and Tyler's cabinets-who held which position for how long]; strange that he is confused on these matters; answer them briefly, no long account; plans to read final copy with him before gonig to printers. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","His [JT] reminisence of Cabinets is in error; [following is a list of appointees to and retirements from Presiden John Tyler's cabinet]; is it possible that neither he nor Cushing nor anyone will supply him the dates? 1 p. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr. endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p.","Repeats that he is in error as to the date of Spencer's retirement; [followng a list of positions held and retired in President John Tyler's Cabinet]; mentions dispute between [John Canfield] Spener and [Abel Parker] Upshur regarding the [Alexander Slidell] MacKenzie affair [as commander of the brig Somers he had executed Spencer's son for mutiny]; Spencer wanted MacKenzie turned over to Civil Grand Jury; as Chairman of the Committee on Naval Affairs he [HAW] was consulted; can't you get Cushing or someone to ascertain the dates of retirement; his [JT] dates must be in error. 2 pp. ALS.","Received his answer to his changing his request for a personal interview upon the subject of religion to a suggestion that he read the interview between the Son of God and Nickodemus; meant no insult; is not judging him; knows other Southern Gentlement who worship only Honor and not Christ; knows he has had the oppotunity to acquire millions yet has remained honest; just wanted him to avail himself of the comforts of religion; hopes he will forgive his intrusion into his inner man. 8 pp. ALS. Including NCL, n.d. entitled \"Bismarck's Religious Character - A Letter of the Prussian Premier,\" dated 26 December 1865. 1 p.","Clara and she had been looking forward to a trip to Washington next month; but now even if the Major goes they won't as business has been so bad; Clara has developed into a fine girl; the widows are still in sweeds but not beyond approach; would so like to see him well married; the French situation is all absorbing-poor France; sees his friends the Polks and McPheeters grequently; Miss Cornelia Polk married Mr. Drake; Maggie McPheeter had her debut this winter; winter is severe; rumors that Clara will marry son of the richest citizens untrue; the Major is not well. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","They infer from the charcter of the work [Tyler's book Two Civilizations] that sales would be chiefly to father's friends and associates; will superintend publication for 10% commission; must have it in hand to make estimate; portraits on steel cost about $100 each. 2 pp. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr. endorsing and summarzing letter. 1 p.","Regrets that they will be unable to publish his contemplated work [Two Civilizations Emanating From Jamestown and Plymouth Rock]; it will be a great work and a time will come when there will be a great demand for it, but that time is not now; the whole South and Democratic mind of the country is prostrate; abolition rules there now; doesn't believe he will find a publisher in the North; but don't despair time will make all things equal in the end. 1 p. ALS.","Was not aware that his company was composed of Southerners or did business on could be dispersed of, especially Professor Holmes' History of hte United States; why his book, Two Civilizations Emanating from Jamestown and Plymouth Rock would not interest the general public he doesn't know; Mr. William M. Burwell of New Orleans, editor of the \"DeBow's Review\" is anxious for his articles; Mr. Burwell even wishes to preface the articles with a defense of his father against the Southern Clayites and Van Burenites; history will see his father as betrayed in his efforts to save the Constitution; strongly denounces the Radicals; he works on commission, he [JT] works on royalty. 3 pp. ALS. Including a postscript by John Tyler, Jr., explaining that his work is the first volume of a larger series; planned as a reaction to a speech given by Mr. R. C. Winthrop on the 250th anniversary of the Plymouth landings that insunuated that teh civilization of freedom had overshadowed the civilization of slavery. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Have made an approximate estimate; 1000 copies [of the book Two Civilizations Emanating from Jamestown and Plymouth Rock] in the style of Wallis Peabody, tinted paper $900; 2000 copies $1500; on white paper 1000 copies $800; $2000 - 1300; binding in cloth $28-35; are not prepared to asy what aid they will give in selling in the South and West; feel book should be sold by subscription. 1 p. ALS. Including AN by [John Tyler, Jr.], endorsing and summarizing letter, also mentioning a letter from John Tyler, Jr. to Miss E. V. Mason, January, 1871, on lecture on effects upon society of Divorcements and Independency of Revenues in marries women; [letter is missing]. 1 p.","Has searched his house and Judge Tucker's for the publication you want, but cannot find it; maybe there's a copy in the library of the Historical Society in Richmond; check with H. Wynne of Richmond who is a diligent collector; will send an address delivered by his [JT] father on the 166th anniversary of William and Mary College, 1859; can he get a copy of the Commission of Agriculture report? 2 pp. ALS. Including AN by [John Tyler, Jr.] endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Hopes he enjoyed the wedding fesitivites; there can be no doubt that the only chance of happiness is in the marriage relationship; outside of that all is discontent; at length one may wish for death as a relief from loneliness; such were his thoughts during the Carnival of Washington City yesterday and the day before; in the midst of it all he was never so lonely and perfectly willing to be at rest; yet the Carnival was a perfect climax to the madness of the last 10 years; it diverted the public from the loss of liberty they have suffered, to debauchery and bestiality; it is a government of oligarchy and tyranny; he thinks this privately as the press is as corrupt as the people and their rulers; no journal from the South will be considered; all is lost worth living for; no existing party can save the country; the parties want only power, not service to the public; the nation is marching to the Red Sea of Carnage; the constitutional system is terminated and despotism must follow; the Enforcement Act has passed congressl and the Legislature of Virginia sold themselves to the North and East throug hthe Pennsylvania Centra Railroad, thereby imperiling the alliance between the South and West. 7 pp. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr. endorsing letter. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Is glad he is well; and that he is still defending the South against her Yankee enemies; the work in which he is engaged [the book \"Two Civilizations Emanating from Jamestown and Plymouth Rock\"] is worthy; Northern publishers will be unwilling to publish a work which will hold their boasted civilzations in contempt; the scheme he proposes might work, but the season is far advanced; maybe Celsus Price could help; is too busy to do it; have heard little of his friend the \"viddowt\" [sic] except she is building a house on Lucas Place; probably for some lackyman - wish it were him. 3 pp. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr., endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Received his letter from Bolling Baker; no good land left near Mellonville or Enterprise, both on Lake Monroe; but good state land near \"olando\" in Orange County; a good place to practice law; a lady is wanted to open a school; it is splendid country for fruit, game, people; strong democratic area, no radicals; can be purchased for $125 an acre - $200; he [JT] could get the County Judgeship. 3 pp. ALS. Including ANS from J[no] H. L[oper], [Tallahasse, Fla.], to [John Tyler, Jr., Washington, D.C.] 26 [Feb. 1871], informing him that he has the refusal of this entry for 15 days; he could have 80 acres for $100; it is beautiful land so take all of it; can plant garden from the middle of February and again in October [lists what can be grown]; many deer to be found; he was in the \"Confed Navy\" [so called] and ordered here by Mr. Mallory in 1862; met him in Portsmouth, Va. before. 1 p. Also including AN John Tyler, Jr. endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p. Also including AM by John Tyler, Jr., n.d. on verso of endorsement, being rough notes regarding estimates of a Mr. Kapp of persons of foregin birth in the United States 1800-1860, claiming errors in his figures. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Has given his letter to Mr. Loper who wll tell him of the country; has not been there [Orange County] but has a relative, Mr. Francis Eppes, in Buckingham County who is well pelased; his [JT] teaching could not be done there but Orange County is better settled; settlers such as Col. William B. Randolph of N. Orleans and Col. Chester from Carolina; These are cultured people; would like him to join that paradise but his business is with the \"Carpetbaggers;\" to get back some of what they have stolen; this was formerly finest area of state; now is in desolation; negroes are in congress. 3 pp. ALS. Including AN by John Tyler, Jr. endorsing and summarizing letter. 1 p.","As chairmen of the Lecture Committee of this city's Franklin Society he was given his [JT] letter to Major Walter Jones; will take care of all expenses but travel and he will receive half the gross proceeds should he lecture; as they are new at the business of lecturing and not too successful, they can offer you no fixed sum. 2 pp. ALS. Including PL from the Franklin Society and its refounding after the Civil War; now asking for donations for books, manuscripts, printings, etc. 1 p.","In his, Judge Baker's and ex-Gov. Walker's opinion, Orlando is the place for him; the Eppes, Randolphs and Chesters are neighbors; his office can be in town; sends directions as to how to get to Orlando; is he has no disabilities under the \"Act\" they see no trouble in procuring the County Judgeship which is the Justice of the Peace also; also could be member of the Lefislature; Ex-Gov. Walker and Judge Bolling Baker send regards; Marion County has too many negroes and radicals for him [JT]; he can build a comfortable cottage house for $75-$80; he should get business in Valudia and \"WeKiva\" Counties, untouched by the war. 4 pp. ALS. Including 9 copies of a PD, n.d., dealing with the Superior oranges, cane and cotton grown in Orange County, Florida. 1 p.","Encloses a small map showing the land he proposed for him; notices the lake wich is full of fish; neighbors are Mr. Preston, Gen'l B.F. Whitney and Mr. W.M. Tyler; the land will be easy to clear; he could raise a log cabin; sends information on cost of passage to Florida; the county surveyor will run out his land for him; believes his daughter could find godo teaching position with family; this area one part of U.S. the war did not affect; the people are well off. 4 pp. ALS. Including a D, a map, n.d., of the land in Orange County being suggested to John Tyler, Jr. for purchase. 1 p. Also including NC, n.d., on oranges, canes and travel in Orange County, Fla., 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Also including NC, n.d., as to a new town being laid out on former sight of Mellonville, to be called Sanford. 1 p. ALso including NC, n.d., as to General Sanford setting up a town near Mellonville; and planning the largest orange grove in the cotninental U.S., 1 p. Also including NC, n.d., as to the Florida Improvement Co., of New York setting up \"Merrit's Vineyard\" near Mellonville. 1 p. Also including ANS by John Tyler, Jr., 4 and 5 March 1871; also mentions \"money sent as per memorandum enclosed,\" 14 March. 1 p. Also including D, a map, presumably of land in Orange County, Fla., being considered for purchase by John Tyler, Jr., 1 p. Also including PDS by James A. Anderson, 187, a Homestead Application for \"the S 1/2 of SE 1/4 amd SE 1/4 of SW 1/4 of Section Six [6] in Township Twenty [20] S of Range Thirty [30] containing 141 Acre;\" Land Office at Tallahassee, Florida, 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Encloses a copy of Judge Jno. Friend's letter about selling land to the Florida and German sTates Immigration Co.; the Spanish grant purchased by Mr. Sanford is noted for tropical fruits; Judge Baker and ex-Governor Walker would like to see him come to Orange County. 1 p. ALS. Including a Cy of ALS, from John Friend, Fernandina, Fla., to John H. Loper, Tallahassee, Florida 28 Feb. 1871. Dr. Koch has left for Europe to find Swedish or German immigrants for Florida, which mission he believes will be successful and good for Florida.","Scope and Contents","His $200 received and the deed will be taken care of; best route from Washington, D.C. to Tallahassee, Florida, and then on the Mellonville where his land is; list of vacant lots near his; from what he hears, there are no swamps or marshes around the lake his land is on; potential problems with mosquitoes, turtles, rattlesnakes, and ticks. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Will try to arrange for him to give a series of lectures, but doubts many tickets will be sold before he arrives. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., invitation of the Franklin Society of Mobile, Alabama, accepted for April. 1 p.","Gov. Walker and he believe that he [JT] can help regenerate Florida; extends regards to his daughter [Mattie]; lamentation on the Confederate dead and \"our broken hearts.\" 3 pp. ALS.","Deed to his land is enclosed; has a choice piece of property - don't sell it; Gov. Walker and Judge Baker believe he can be a leading man in that part of Florida and will soon be noticed by showing what a good Democrat he is; get friends to buy land around him; mark his corners well when he comes to look at his land. 2 pp. ALS.","Letter of introduction for John Tyler, Jr. 1 p. ALS.","Letter of introduction for John Tyler, Jr. 1 p. ALS.","Letter of introduction for John Tyler, Jr. 1 p. ALS.","Advises him of additional vacant lots to purchase for a sugar cane plantation, but he must send money immediately. 2 pp. ALS.","Strongly urges him to purchase the vacant land-it is a healthy place, good sil, and can only increase in value; am saving one lot for Nicholas Trist of Philadelphia; send the money soon if he wants the land. 2 pp. ALS.","His deed and some letters of introduction have been sent to him; have put in a claim for the vacant lot next to his in case he wants it; ask his friend sto correspond with him [JHL] if they want the land near him. 1 p. ALS.","His friend William Randolph lives near the land John Tyler, Jr. purchased and tells him it is good land; his friend Francis Eppes concurs. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., letter replying to Robert Tyler's enquiry; he is interfering in his business. 1 p.","Wrote Mr. McKenzie trying to sell him land; did not refer to any transaction between him and Tyler. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., this explains Loper's communication to Lewis McKenzie. 1 p.","Encloses newspaper clippings; land next to his has been set aside for N[icholas] P. Trist; will be on his judicial circuit until July. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., land next to his has been bought for N.P. Trist. 1 p.","Surprised he didn't receive the two letters he sent' wrote Judge Bolling Baker inquiring about political matters in Florida and whether there was a business other than farming for him; has no money at present-spent it all on this farm and has got to wait until the crops come in; wants him to visit Florida first and send back a report; then will decide whether to join him; if Florida fails they can fall back on this farm. 4 pp. ALS. Including AN, letter is \"in relation to Florida matters.\" 1 p. Also including a printed invitation, from the Virginia Dialectic Society, [of the] Va. Mil[itary] Institute, [Lexington, Va.], Final Celebration, Monday evening, July 3rd 1871. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Governor Walker wishes to see him; Joseph H. Whitner says his land in Orange County is worth $50 per acre; Whitner said Tyler could be elected as the Deomcratic party's nominee for Orange Co. for state legislature; plans to cut a canal between Lakes Munro and Conway, which will increase his property's value. 3 pp. Cy of ALS. Including ANS, by Jno. H. Loper, \"above is a correct copy of my letter.\" Also including ANS, by John Tyler, Jr., Tallahassee, Florida, 20 Oct. 1871, asking [Loper?] to save this copy for him; orginal sent only to McKenzie. Also including ANS, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of letter.","At home Tuesday evening, June 6th, 1871, honoring Alberta N. Williams and T.C. Rush. 3 items. PC.","Scope and Contents","Settles accounts from his lectures to the Franklin Society of Mobile; encloses Dr. Hamilton's bill; good luck with the rest of his lecture tour; it will do them both good to give up [liquor?]. 4 pp. ALS. Including an autographed bill, from F.[?] M. Hamilton, M. D., to O. S. Beers, May 1871, for attendance on and presciptions for John Tyler, Jr., $25. 1 p. Also including an autographed receipt, from F.[?]M. Hamilton, M. D., to O. S. Beers, 15 July 1871, payment received from O. S. Beers, $5. 1 p.","Proceedings of his Franklin Society Lectures used to settle his hotel bill; Dr. Hamilton needs his money and he needs the money he paid on his account. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, summarizing contents of letter.","Is still awaiting settlement of his affairs with Judge Fields; has no money to send him, although still plans to carry out the project [purchasing land in Florida?]. 2 pp. ALS.","Returned from California and found his letters; glad he is following his advice; Southerners should trsut President Grant to be their friend; will try to carry out his request [to find him a political office in Florida?]; should consult the local leading men about possibilities; if the south carries on in the spirit of the Sentinel article, she will win Congress' friendship. 4 pp. ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of letter.","Is connected with no paritcular paper, but writes articles upon request; is particularly interested in public education in Virginia and is superintendent for Fauquier County; will be happy to print his letter; everyone wondering with what party he should affiliate. 3 pp. ALS.","Is wondering what induced him to endorse President Grant for another term; in 1864 J. C. B. DeBow called Tyler \"the political prophet of the age;\" what would he tell his father about his stance? 3 pp. ALS.","Will endeavor to explain his reasons for endorsing President Grant; the Democratic Party betrayed the South by accepting the compromise of 1850; he no longer looks to the past for political guidance but to the present and future needs; like Sallust, he has decided to support the ruling party so he can help direct the course it will take; foresees the breakup of Democratic Party and joining with conservative Republicans; Republicans have adopted practices first used by the Democrats under Andrew Jackson; abolitionist vote determined who won the 1848 election - if Taylor's party has not pleased them, they would have gone over to the Democrats; Democratic Party has practiced the same \"deceptive professions and false actions\" as Southerners now accuse the Republican Party as practicing; the Democratic Party; because of what it did during Pres. James K. Polk's administration, caused the late war; if Southerners continue the way they are going, they will lose those liberties they still have; the South can be saved only if it looks to the president for protection; the forces of agrarianism are forces of anarchy; if the South doesn't reform, it will be destroyed. 69 pp. ALS.","Democratic part will be unable to succeed unless it joins with part of the Republican party; Southerners more interested in local Democratic successes than national ones; he could probably work with leading Floridians without compromising his principles; he might be able to work out a deal to get himself elected to the U.S. Senate if he can prevent election frauds. 4 pp. ALS.","Glad his talents are bing used well; what happened in Orange Co., Fla. last summer has tied up his resources; he can prosper in Florida id he waits awhile; General Grant is a friend to the South; his analysis of the census will be sent to Francis A. Walker; please present the compliments to Gov. [Harrison] Reed of Fla..3 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John, Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Is on her way to St. Louis, Boston, and Washington, D. C.; is returning Mr. Loper's letter; some men are planning to finish the S. Florida R. R.; he likes his stand [on support for the Republican party?]. 2 pp. ALS.","His seven dollars received; cane will be sent to him; will see Col. Capers for him. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing letter. 1 p.","Agrees with his article; would cooperate in any plan to annex Cuba or Mexico but the president [Grant] is not interested; the members of the [Republican] party in Florida need to learn to compromise and not quarrel so much with each other. 2 pp. ALS.","Was in Washington, D.C., one day and did not see the president; will return shortly and press his case; dislikes interfering with the wishes of the governor of Florida about appointments to judgeships; needs letters of recommendations, anyway, which he has not sent; consults with Governor [Harrison] Reed about a suitable office for him. 4 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter.1 p.","All he knows about the state of things in Florida is what he [JT] has told him and what he reads i nthe Sentinel; President Grant relies on his friends in Florida to tell him what is happening there; he cannot request a specific post for him because he doesn't know if the governor would approve; asks him to tell about the men holding posts he desires and he will see if they can be removed; asks who in Florida has the most influence with President Grant. 4 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.]. summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Purman, Jenkins, and Conast failed in their scheme which would have caused half the Republican party members to leave; they should lose their commissions so that party harmony can be restored; they don't have much influence anyway. 3 pp. ALS. Including ANS, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of letter; letter was sent by Mr. Bowes but was never delivered. 1 p.","2 pp. AD.","Illness and cold weather have delayed his trip to washington, D. C., but will attend to his business there when he arrives. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter.","Wishes to defend himself against charges that he is seeking to disrupt the Republican party; has always worked for party harmony; is glad he joined the Republicans; will point out his work to the president and other senators. 6 pp. ALS.","Is working on his behalf, but things go slowly; his senators must approve all appointments in Florida; he must be patient and discreet. 4 pp. ALS.","Has gotten others to sound out his senators about a place for him; will speak to the commissioner of Internal Revenue about the assessor's office for either him or Mr. Walton; the Sentinel has the potential of being Florida's leading political newspaper. 4 pp. ALS.","If he receives appointment to the assessor's office, he will raise Tyler's salary to $ 2,500 a year and the management of the Sentinel will remain as is. 2 pp. ALS.","Has been speaking to Senator O[sborn] about a poet for him of Mr. Walton; they cannot be confirmed in a post without at least one Senator's approval; Osborn fears that he and Walton support Gov. Reed and not himself; Osborn will visit Tyler in Tallahassee; pay no attention to those trying to get him into trouble-that would ruin his chances. 5 pp. ALS.","Went to see Senator [Oliver Hazard Perry Throck] Morton about the possibilities of someone being appointed over the objections of one's senators; he thinks it \"quite doubtful.\" 2 pp. ALS.","Mr. Walton and he have made an arrangement suitable to him, so [he should] push for his appointment [to the assessor's office]; plans to make the Sentinel a leading Grant nwespaper in the South. 3 pp. Cy of ALS.","Mr. Walton's appointment has been delayed; Senators will not confirm appointments unless one of the appointee's senators agrees to it; also need letters sent to Commissioner [of Internal Revenue] Douglass about P.'s [i.e. Purman's] disrupting activities; Washington officials have little interest in local disruptions of the Republican party because there is so much of it in the South; advises him and Mr. Walton to go to the convention in Jacksonville to see how things are, politically speaking. 8 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","His letters to Dr. Silas Reed have been forwarded to Cheyenne, Wyoming. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, summarizing contents of a letter, from Silas Reed, Cheyenne, Wy[oming] T[erritor]y, to John Tyler, Jr., [Tallahassee, Florida]. 23 December 1871. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","James M. Ray asked him to tell him [JT] that he should write Grant a letter requesting an appointment; Sec[retar]y [of the Interior, Columbus] Delano will present his case to Mr. Douglass; the Greely movement will fizzle. 3 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Has written to Sec[retar]y Delano about his appointment - Delano and Douglass support him; will have Grant appoint him when the Senate adjourns so Senator Osborn can't interfere with it. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Encloses a review written by Frank Alfriend [of Gov. Wise's memoir of President Tyler]. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of this letter and one of 3 July 1872, from same to same. 1 p.","Regrets Alfriend's review was lost; he [JT] did justice to President Tyler and to Governor Wise; in the second volume of his constitutional history, he writes that his [JT] father's administration was both brilliant and a success; Greely's agrarianism can only lead to the despotism; asks him to review his Common and Civil Laws in the United States. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Asks Grant to remove W.J. Purman from office of assessor of internal revenue, and appoint John Tyler, Jr., in his place; Purman is a disrupting influence, but Tyler has ably supported the Republican party in his newspaper. 1 p. Cy of AL. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of letter; copies also sent to James M. Ray of the Bureau of Internal Revenue, and to Silas Reed.","Requests that W. J. Purman be removed from office of assessor because of his disrupting influence, and that Tyler be the Republican Party in the fall elections. 2 pp. Cy of AL. Including AN, summarizing contents of letter; this copy made on 18 July [18]72.","Governor [Harrison] Reed's request must wait until Grant returns next Tuesday. 1 p. A Telegram. Including AN, summarizing contents of telegram; and summarizing contents of telegrams of 23 July and 25 July 1872. 1 p.","Departed to Tallahassee too hastily to say good-bye; felt Mr. Walton did not want him around, so came here and got his old job back; he could have done great things for Mr. Walton. 4 pp. ALS.","Will write him more fully on the matter [of offering Tyler a position as editor] after the Alabama State Republican convention. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter; Tyler replied that he will become an assessor and so declined the offer. 1 p.","About behind-the-scenes political maneuvers on the part of Osborn, Adams, Randall, and others at the Florida State Republican convention. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Has raised money for campaign if nominated. 1 p. A Telegram.","Tyler has been appointed as assessor of Florida by the President [Grant]. 1 p. Telegram. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of telegram. 1 p.","Bowes is too mean for words; Black people tried to burn the office because of him; no one likes him; Ramsden is just as meant but has not yet shown it; if he decides to start a paper, he [STB] will run for it for him - people like him. 3 pp. ALS.","Congratulates him on his appointment; urges him not to make any promises until he has seen him. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter.","Encloses the new regulations on distilled spirits; Mr. Purman has been notified about his appointment; terrorisim will used to prevent fair voting. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter; Sydney T. Bates formerly worked at the Sentinel office. 1 p.","Gives advice on starting a newspaper; will easily be profitable if he gets state work; Mr. Walton should get rid of \"that barbarian,\" [Mr. Bowes]. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter; Sydney T. Bates formerly worked at the Sentinel office. 1 p.","Glad he received his appointment; hopes that Greeley and the rin will be defeated; is leaving for Saratoga Springs, New York. 1 p. ALS.","The regulations sent to him and the papers in the office should be sufficient to explain his job; if not, he can write for advice; he'll soon learn his job. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Requests his help in finding a job; his father is very old and unable to support his family; there are no employment opportunities around here. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter; told him he was unable to help him. 1 p.","Does Tyler still plan to start a paper? If not, her will take a job in Tampa, Fla.; What is his opinion of the recent nominations in Florida? 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter; Ramsden worked in Sentinel office. 1 p.","Is it true Gov. Reed is going to cooperate in promoting the state ticket?; if true, the Republicans will carry the state. 1p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Requests him to come to the convention; believes the \"ring,\" ticket will be defeated; people think he [HR] supports Greeley. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Will try to get to Jacksonville if not too ill; will cooperate with his work, but does want a place on the ticket; thinks the liberal Republicans should nominate a ticket, whether the Democrats endorse it or not. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter; replied that he has nothing to offer.","Has had revenue experience, and would appreciate a job; for reference contact Mr. H. Williams, Major Sherman Conant, Capt. J.W. Johnson, and Mr. Walter Gwynn. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter; replied that he has nothing to offer.","Everyone here happy that the Republican factions have reunited; please have Gov. Reed reappoint Henry Roundtree as a judge of Hernando Co,; he is a good party man; Gov. Reed must do something about the Harris clique [including Grreley, Bloxam, Long, and Mathews] which opposed the national and state tickets; the governor needs to reward his friends with offices. 4 pp. ALS.","J. O. Mathews, sheriff of [Marion] County, has gone to Tallahassee to influence him against him [WHL]; Mathews is a Greeley man and opposes the state and national tickets; urges him not to listen to Mathews. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letters of 18 and 20 Sept. [i.e. Aug.] 1872; Gov. Reed is to read them and return them.","Requests Tyler to donate $50 to the Republican Party for campaign purposes. 1 p. PL. Signed by J. D. Enos, Asst. Secretary.","About political maneuvers and compromises withing the Republican party. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], letter is about \"contemplated movements.\" 1 p.","People want to see a better choice than that offered by the Democratic state ticket and the [Republican] ring; political maneuvering in Florida. 2 pp. ALS.","Movement afoot to nominate a third ticket; has been offered $25,000 to resign, but won't do it; if he came, he might be nominated to an office. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], letter about \"political game going on.\" 1 p.","Wants to be nominated for Congress and nothing else; Call talked to him about political matters; he [CC] is acceptable to the Liberal Republicans. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], this letter and that of 26 Aug. [18]72 are about \"political games and movements.\" 1 p.","Wants a commission as justice of the peace so he can help young colored men register to vote, because their votes are needed. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter; replied that he would nto recommend his appointment because he wanted to register people improperly. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","The house of which he spoke is not favorably located; political maneuvering. 2 pp. ALS. Including an AL, [Chas. Cowlam, Jacksonville, Fla.?, to John Tyler, Jr., Tallahassee, Florida?], n.d. The election commissions must be composed so as to prevent the inspectors sent by the \"Ring\" from having any influence. 2 pp.","The letters from the A. M. E. Church, from Dr. [Silas[ Reed, and from Governor [Harrison] Reed, and from the secretary all support the dismissal of Purman and his appointment; Mr. Hart is a worthy candidate for governor [of Florida]. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","The only way to remain strong in their committment to temperature it to turn to God. 1 p. ALS.","Invitation to speak at the Grant and Wilson meeting. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizng contents of letter. 1 p.","He and B. [i.e. Bloxham] must not do anything yet; waiting to see what Cheney and Conant will do; encloses letters for B[loxham], Gibbs, and W____. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","The [Executive] Committee [of the Republican Party] is trying to defeat him [HR]; they plan to win by using fraudulent registrations; [James M.] Ray had resigned. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Asks Tyler to send official stationery, and ask the governor to appoint him as justice of the peace and notary public; he needs to be reimbursed for postage and printing done for his job as assessor; is forming Grant and Wilson clubs; wants to be nominated to legislature. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], wrote him on 11 Sept. that had written him on 3 Sept. 1872.","Scope and Contents","[Marion] County supports state and national [Republican] tickets; had a peaceful, orderly meeting yesterday with good speeches by Judge Hart and Major Stearns; would be nice if he gave a speech; has been appointed a notary public. 2 pp. ALS. Including ANS, by John Tyler, Jr., wrote him that assistant assessors not permitted to hold other offices.","Scope and Contents","Political maneuvering between the conservatives and the \"ring,\" Major Bell is trying to secure his [HR] nomination as U.S. Senator; a trip to Washington, D.C. may be necessary - will he need permission to go? 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","About the actions of the Ex[ecutive] Committee [of the Florida Republican Party]; possibility of Tyler moving to Jacksonville. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter.","Sends replies to his questions about his duties as assessor; his nomination ought to show the colored people that Grant did not support his predecessor [Purman]; Greeley coalition weakening. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by James M. Ray]. 13 Sept. [1872]. He has not resigned; Senator Osborn in town. 1 p. Also including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Greeley's supporters concede his defeat on the national level but believe they can win on the state level; they will probably succeed in Florida because of the \"odious men\" on the Republican ticket; we need a \"Grant Reform\" ticket which will bring together many different elements; different factions of Republicans; dominance of carpetbaggers in office. 6 pp. Cy of ALS. Including ALS, from John Tyler, Jr., to \"My Dear Gov[erno]r\" [Harrison Reed, Jacksonville, Florida, 13 Sept. 1872]. Above is a copy of letter he sent to Ray; he should be strong in urging adoption of Grant Reform ticket. 1 p. Also including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., letter of 13 September 1872 to Harrison Reed is in reply to his of 11 September [18]72. 1 p.","Appointment as notary public and justice of peace will not interfere with his assessor duties; if elected to the legislature, Gov. [Harrison] Reed will \"make it all right with the Department;\" will continue to send certificates of entries in his assessment if required to do so. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter.","His last history article very good; he [RT] may go to New Orleans, 1 p. ALS.","Cowlam has left for New York; he, Gibbs, Allison, and he [HR] must go to Washinton, D. C. and Pensacola; send copies of his letters to the committee [Executive Committee of the State Republican Party]. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter.","[JT] should not remove Conant - he supports Gov. [Harrison] Reed; he [JB] secured the letter from Walls, thinking it might be useful some time. 1 p. Cy of ALS.","Requests him to donate $100 to the Republican Party for campaign purposes. 1 p. PL. Signed by J.D. Enos, Asst. Secretary.","Should he continue writing letters for the Sentinel?; the South should not support Greeley; the Independent National Democratic Committee is working for Grant; he would like to send the letter he wrote to Dr. Wat Henry Tyler of Westmoreland, Va., to Mr. Henry C. Page for publication in his paper, the N.Y. Era. 4 pp. Cy of ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter.","Scope and Contents","Has sent his letter to Dr. [Wat Henry] Tyler to Henry C. Page of the N.Y. Era; the letter will appear at the right place at the right time. 1 p. ALS. Including a Cy of ALS, from William Archer Cocke, Monticello, Florida, to Henry C. Page, Ed[itor of the] N.Y. Era, 3 Oct. 1872. Am enclosing a letter from John Tyler, Jr., for publication; he is a fine person and a devoted Grant man.","Thanks him and the president [for removing Marshall Conant and Att[orne]y Bisbee]; urges him to tell the president he will always serve him. 1 p. Cy of ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter.","He [WHL] was not nominated [for the state legislature] because Mr. McGrath backed out on his promise to support him; he can control at least 2 of the 3 nominees; talk about proposing a ticket uniting conservative Republicans and Democrats - should he do it?; it will be an all-white ticket to oppose the nominated all-black one. 3 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter.","Has received his letters of 22 August and 1 Oct. 1872 requesting $50 and $100; since the committee has not invited him to speak (except once) and since they did not support his appointment as assessor, he sees no reason to send the money. 2 pp. Cy of ALS. Including AN, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of letter.","Replies to his letter of 3 Oct. 1872; has not been invited to speak because in Florida it is customary for those wishing to speak to volunteer and not wait to be asked; he had nothing to do with the arrangements of the convention in Jacksonville; the committee did nothing either to hinder or to help his appointment as assessor. 2 pp. ALS.","Please critique the enclosed article which he wrote; for the Sentinel is writing a paper on Hart; use Hart's influence for Grant. 2 pp. ALS.","Requests a donation of $100 to the Republican campaign fund. PL. Signed by J.D. Enos, Asst. Secretary. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter, receipt enclosed. Also including ANS, by J.C. Greeley, 16 Oct. [18]72, receipt for Tyler's contribution of $100 to the Rep[ublican] Ex[ecutive] Com[mittee]. 1 p.","Would prefer a judgeship to the post office position; Gilman might be able to help him; Judge Hilton could write editorials for him; Dyke might sell his newspaper. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Has forwarded his and [Wm. Archer] Cocke's letters to H.C. Page at New York; hopes to carry Virginia in the election. 1 p. Cy of ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], letter about steps Gilmer has taken to enable him to purchase the Floridian newspaper. Also including ANS, by John Tyler, Jr., to Mr. Ray and others, 10 November 1872, Dyke offered him the Floridian cheaply; if in his hands, it would \"completely disarm\" the opposition and cause them to support Grant. 1 p.","Thinks his production [an article] is excellent; has written on a similar topic earlier; suggestions on where to publish the article. 4 pp. ALS.","Believes his article should come out in pamphlet form and has written Mr. Walton about this subject to his approval. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Requests an autograph of President John Tyler. 1 p. ALS. Including ANS, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of letter; replies that he lost his father's letters during the war. 1 p. Also including The Index, Newburgh, N.Y., vol II, no. 3, December 1872. See p. 2 for excerpt of letter by John Tyler, Jr.","Scope and Contents","Order for Jenkins to pay $100 out of his [JT] current salary to the Republican State Executive Committee. 1 p. ALS. Including ANS, Ed. M. Cheney, Chairman, [Republican State Executive Committee], Jacksonville, Florida, 17 Oct. 1872. Money received. Also including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Returning Mr. Gilmer's letter; hopes he will be able to purchase the Floridian; Judge Hilton would make a good partner; Hart will make a good governor - perhaps he will appoint Tyler to a place. 2 pp. ALS.","Money for S. P. Bayly received and given to him; he shows his articles to all the leading men; if he were to give a speech, he would easily get people to follow in his path. 2 pp. Cy of ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter; original sent to Silas Reed. 1 p.","Many old Democrats prefer Grant to Greeley; his Sentinel articles are read down here and are well recieved; he can influence the men nominated to the legislature from here; will be a Republican majority here; he has immense influence. 3 pp. Cy of ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter; original sent to Silas Reed. 1 p.","Mr. Walton unable to publish his article on 'The Issues of the Future;' will try to find someone else to do it; H. C. Page published his letter to Dr. [Wat] Tyler; please correct the following sentence in his letter. 2 pp. ALS.","Sent Tyler's letter to the Chairman of the Independent Committee and asked him to use his influence against Munger [?]. 1 p. ALS.","Is very depressed; a cataract has destroyed sight in right eye; needs a loan desperately. 2 pp. ALS.","Munger[?] is a nasty person; [Harrison] Reed wants the Senate seat - Hart should offer him a cabinet position instead and keep Reed on his side; corruption of Democrats and Republicans; did he [W. A. C.] slander Reed in his letter to Hart? 4 pp. ALS.","Is sure Robert Jones understands Tyler's inability to assist him; Jones has temporary employment; Bessie [Denison] not well and is travelling to Virginia and maybe South Carolina; is having money problems with the school. 4 pp. ALS.","Thanking him for letting him read LeCain's[?] and Cave's letters; they are surrounded by knaves who know nothing of statesmanship; the Sentinel has suffered since Tyler left - he needs another paper to edit; hopes Tyler gets the Senate seat if he wants it; he [WAC] prefers a federal judgeship; is working on a book on moral philosophy and Christianity; recalls meeting Tyler and his father in 1840 on a boat while he was going to William and Mary and they were returning to Williamsburg. 6 pp. ALS.","T. W. Johnson would like to see Tyler editor of the Floridian, making it an independent Grant newspaper; Dyke owes money to Gen. Littlefield, who might help Tyler purchase the paper. 4 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of this letter and that of 24 Oct. 1872.","About [T. W.] Johnson's political friends; Hart says [Harrison] Reed would not be placated with a Cabinet position; his family enjoyed his speech; is dissatisfied with his \"W. A. C.\" article; awaits money before doing more publishing. 4 pp. ALS.","Is enclosing his lists [of people assessed?] for October; urges him to send his pay quickly - his [W. H. L] family needs the money. 3 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","About Greeley's duties. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], endorsing letter.","Unable to publish his speech because of its length; contribution [for $100] received. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","On other side is copy of his [W. A. C.] letter to H. C. Page of New York. 1 p. ALS. Including ALS, from William Archer Cocke, Monticello, Jefferson County, Florida, to Henry C. Page, New York City, New York, n.d. Sends him a copy of Tyler's article on \"The Issues of the Future,\" recommending Page publish it as a pamphlet and keep proceeds from the sale for himself. 1 p.","Reluctant to write because didn't want to tell him that his land is worth less than he had been told; his is good land but must be improved in order to get the highest price; Henry Randolph has visited here and can tell him what his land is like. 3 pp. ALS.","Predicts the fall of \"Bourbon Democracy;\" in Virginia; his [JT] letter to him last December very influential. 1 p. Cy of ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], endorsing letter.","Hopes he takes over the Floridian; corruption of [Harrison] Reed, Thomas W. Osborn, Littlefield, and Dockray; believes Tyler can win Senate seat by exposing corruption of both parties; thinks they should lecture in Jacksonville this winter. 3 pp. Cy of ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter; original sent to Silas Reed. 1 p.","Grant won't let the \"Carpetbaggers\" run the administration; Gov. Walker visited him [WAC] and spoke about his chances for the Senate; hopes for a judgeship; \"carpetbaggers\" ought to go to prison; let him know if anyone opposes his nomination to the [Florida] Supreme Court. 4 pp. ALS.","Hoped to hear from him sooner; found out where he was when came across one of his lectures; gives news of family and friends. 2 pp. ALS.","Election Day was quiet; make friends with Hart; [Thomas W.] Osborn not going back to Senate; Gen. [Edward S.] Sandford is a likely candidate. 2 pp. Cy of ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter; original sent to Silas Reed. 1 p.","His Sentinel article received and passed around; election results from Columbia County; \"the State is safe for Hart.\" 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter.","Emancipation will lead ultimately to the extinction of Black people; election results were as he expected; he was one of the first in the South to uphold the independent's position. 2 pp. ALS. Including ANS, by John Tyler, jr., \"Judge Cocke is a man distinguished in Law and Letters.\" 1 p.","Must watch out for election frauds perpetrated by the Democrats. 1 p. ALS.","[Harrison] Reed and [Thomas W.] Osborn are corrupt; if he wants the senate seat; it would be wise to get some Democratic support. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Glad Tyler is again editor of the Sentinel; really dislikes \"that dirty Scotchman;\" [Bowes]; likes Washington, D.C. and his work there. 3 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], endorsing letter; answered on 20 November [18]72. 1 p.","Doesn't think any other assessor will be appointed for several months. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing this letter and that of 30 Nov[embe[r 1872. 1 p.","Has written Senator Askins of Apalachicola on his behalf; urges him to speak to people about getting either of them appointed temporary attorney general. 2 pp. ALS.","Has written Gov. [Harrison] Reed about the necessity of counting the electoral vote before 4 December or else Florida will not be able to cast its votes for Grant and Wilson. 5 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summariinzg contents of letter and his reply. 1 p.","Happy to hear the results of the Florida election; \"the South has only to forget that she has done wrong and no one in the north will remember that there has been a war.\" 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Doesn't care if he does go to hell for hating Bowes; Senator Gleason told him [SB] he voted against Walton because he hired Bowes; left Florida because Walton upheld Bowes and Ramsden after he [STB] forbade the latter to strike Shakespeare; supports him for the Senate, but he will have to get all the support he can to combat the influence of the scoundrels who are also running; has prepared a place for him to stay if he comes to Washington, D.C.; fears a smallpox outbreak; suggests he courts Mrs. Kindon [Mr. Bates' mother-in-law]. 9 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Will try to find him a place to live; glad he is moving the assessor's office to Jacksonville. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter.","The Circuit court is meeting; believes federal principles should dominate state ones, when there is a conflict; Senator [Thomas W.] Osborn tells him a movement is underfoot to throw out enough Republican votes in the South to give those states to [Horace] Greeley. 2 pp. ALS.","Walker and Gen. [Jesse Johnson] Finley are the Democratic contenders for the Senate seat. 2 pp. ALS.","Sends him a letter to deliver to Walton; has talked to Walker about running for office. 2 pp. ALS.","Will meet him in Tallahassee on Tuesday; doesn't think his plan to reduce the number of assistant assessors will work; new revenue bill does away with assessors and assistants anyway. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","He needs to write a letter to the Commissioner stating the reasons for moving his office to Jacksonville. 1 p. ALS.","Supports him for Senator, if he doesn't think he's acting too soon; don't think he [SR] can lend much support to his efforts, but will see Senator [Simon] Cameron and Col. Scott on his behalf. 3 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter.","Is trying to get enough supporters to call a national constitution convention; is sending him an article about this for him to publish. 2 pp. ALS.","Advises him to drop support of Walker and to support [William D.] Bloxham; Johnson believes Osborn and his friends will support Tyler for senator; Johnson also says Walker's support will be worth more than Bloxham's. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter.","Has made prior arrangements to be in Tallahassee on the 8th - can his business wait until then?; requests him to hold off on redistricting [the assistant assessor's territory] until he sees him; thinks he is making \"the right impression;\" as a senatorial candidate. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Will work for his candidacy as Senator; is it true the assessor's job and that of the assistant assessors will be abolished? He must know if he needs to look for another position; what is the political situation in Tallahassee? 3 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Asks Tyler for any information he has about the French Spoilation Claims of his father-in-law, Dr. Henry Cutris. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter; replied that didn't remember anything and the Union Army took his papers during the war. 1 p.","[Senator Thomas W.] Osborn says Hart will give him a judicial appointment; Osborn won't commit himself to support a particular person for his successor, but thinks Henderson the most likely man. 2 pp. ALS.","Thinks that the assessor districts ought not to be consolidated; his message to Cheney sobered him. 1 p. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Has not voted democratic since reconstruction; is Col. Brevard going to join the Republicans? 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of this letter and that of 7 Dec. 1872. 1 p.","Has sent him an article proposing a canal across Florida and requests that if he concurs in the wisdom of the plan, to write an article for the Sentinel about it. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Thinks he has as much influence on the \"Ring\"; as any nonmember can have; believes he will be appointed to FloridaSupreme Court; will ask Adkins to support him for the Senate. 3 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter.","Scope and Contents","General [Edward S.] Sanford will return by the end of the month; the Union and the Republican say he has withdrawn [from the Senate race]. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Hopes the [Republican] party will lay aside partisan concerns and nominate him for the Senate; if the assessor districts are consolidated, hopes he will retain him at least until he can find another position. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing letter. 1 p.","As to Tyler's chances for the Senate and possible supporters; let him know who supports his appointment to the Florida Supreme Court. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing letter. 1 p.","Believes the Republicans had promised the Senate seat to Gov. [Harrison] Reed; considers Tyler a good prospect; is not seeking the place for himself, but wouldn't refuse it if offered; believes [William Archer] Cocke the proper man for [the Florida Supreme Court]. 4 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Has been trying to help him, but with no success; Bromwell and Pickett involved in sale of Confederate records. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Don't let people think Hart is going to appoint Mr. Pa[?] to the Supreme Court. 2 pp. ALS.","Judge [E.M.] Randall says Judge Hart is considering only him [WAC] so far, for appointment to the Supreme Court; Tyler, Randall, Walton, and he can help each other politically. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing letter,","Is coming to Tallahassee for the sitting of the Supreme Court; is preparing a lecture to deliver in Jacksonville; is working on Walker to get him to support Tyler. 2 pp. ALS.","About renting rooms for Tyler in Jacksonville. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Is confident he will receive a judgeship, but maybe not on the Supreme Court. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","The rumor is that Hart will nominate Franklin Frazer as his successor on the Supreme Court; Hart considering Foster for treasurer - he is honest and will not cause a scandal; no one has more influence with Hart than he. 4 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","About political appointment and former Gov. Walker's support for Tyler. 2 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Wishes him luck in the Senate race; hopes things will go better for him this year; is trying to remain sober; sister Letty [Letitia Tyler Semple] is angry with him because he owes her money; please send the temperance lecture. 4 pp. ALS.","Will not ask the governor [Hart] for a position - will wait for him to offer him a place; men of mind and statesmanship \"support the governor-elect and the Republican Party because of their principles.\" 3 pp. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Fears treachery will kill his chances for the Senate sear; is still remaining sober. 1 p. ALS. Including NCl, letter from Tazewell Tyler, San Francisco, to the Editor of the Chronicle, 17 January 1873. President Tyler was not bankrupt when he became president. 1 p.","Is blind in one eye and rapidly losing sight in the other; has no means of support and is having to ask friends for money - can he help? 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Hopes the gun suits him - it is a very good one; is going to Washington soon, so please send the letters. 3 pp. ALS. Including ANS, by John Tyler, Jr., summarizing contents of this letter, a bill for hack hire, and another letter by Lt. Egbert about the cost of the gun.","Can't remember if they had an engagement; must work for the defeat of the Ring. 1 p. ALS.","Wishes Tyler to find out about an annexation expedition to San Domingo; needs a job that pays something. 1 p. ALS.","Brother Thomas has died; sister and he are getting a house where they can rent rooms as they have no other means of support; how is the family? 3 pp. ALS.","Requests a biographical sketch for the second edition of representative Men, North and South. 2 pp. ALS. Including PD, prospectus for the aforementioned book. 1 p. Including AN, summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Does not think any wine is being made in his district. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, endorsing letter. 1 p.","No wine or wine imitations are being made in his district. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Has sent him all the official books and papers from his office. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing letter. 1 p.","Has sent him the records of his office. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Encloses pay account for April; is sending his official records. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","His successor Knight arrived and has conveyed to him the official records; is upset that his office was taken from him and hopes Knight will not prove a disappointment. 4 pp. Cy of ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","He deprived a staunch supporter when he took away his office; the carpetbaggers in this state disliked him because he is a native Southerner; he understands the post collector at Key West is retiring - if true, he would like the appointment; Florida election frauds and Republicans who sold out to the Democrats. 16 pp. Cy of ALS. Including AN, [on the reverse of p.5], summarizing contents of a letter of 30 June 1873.","Scope and Contents","Has spoken to the president [U.S. Grant] about an appointment for him and will speak to him again and also to John Sherman. 4 pp. LS.","Recommends that George Sharswood of Pennsylvania be appointed Chief Justice [of the Supreme Court]. 1 p. Cy of ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Encloses a copy of his final account with Mr. Clark; recommends that he use his talets to further God's Kingdom on Earth. 1 p. ALS. Including ALS, from James M. Ray, Washington, D.C., to Mr. Clark, n.p., 12 Nov. 1873. Inquiring about John Tyler, Jr.'s account. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Believes Richard Coke, formerly of Williamsburg, Va., will be elected governor of Texas; please write Coke on his behalf and ask him to appoint him adjutant general. 2 p. ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter; wrote Coke on 26 November [18]73. 1 p.","Received balance for his quarterly report ending 30 June [1873] but has not yet received the balance for the quarter ending 31 March 1873; is working on spiritual matters. 2 pp. Cy of ALS. Including AN, [by John Tyler, Jr.], summarizing contents of letter. 1 p.","Is so happy to hear of his conversion [to Christianity]; Mrs. Tyler [Julia Gardiner?] said he was \"...the kindest and most liberal of all the boys,\" Robert Jones lost his job; told Nannie [Bridges Tyler] that he would pay for her oldest son to go to the University of Virginia; sometimes thinks about moving to California. 4 pp. ALS.","Happy to hear about his conversion; \"Bea and he are thrown upon the cold charity of the world....\" 2 pp. ALS.","Accepts his invitation for this evening. 1 p. AN.","Knows his [JT] brothers Tazewell and Robert and would like to make his acquaintance. 2 pp. ACS.","1 p. AN. Including AN, listing names and amounts of money. 1 p.","Discusses the straightened circumstances of Mrs. Tyler [Julia Gardiner Tyler?] and the progress of the [law] suits; Robert Jones still out of employment, but Semple is trying to help him find a job except merchants. \"are reducing their clerical forces;\" hopes Gov. Hart gives him [JT] a judgeship. 4 pp. ALS.","Informs him of his brother Tazewell's death, describing its cause. 4 pp. ALS.","Informs him he has gone totally blind and asks for assistance; complains of lack of sympathy from his family. 2 pp. L.","Sends condolences on \"Brother Taz[ewell]'s\" death; comments he feels \"Brother Taz[well]\" threw his life away by his settlement in New Kent. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","License to preach for the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. 1 p. ADS. Including ANS, from Gam'l Woodbery P.E., 1st Quarterly conference, n.p., to John Tyler, Jr. n.p., 8 Feb. 1875, renewing said license.","Scope and Contents","Found that Mr. Lee and Judge Mondole are favorably disposed toward him for the Western Judgeship. 1 p. ALS. Including Cy of ALS from John Tyler, Jr., Tallahassee, Florida, to Thomas Ward Osborn, Jacksonville, Florida, 27 February 1874, thanking him for his support and hopes it will also be good for the Republican party.","Has talked to Governor Hart [about the Western Judgeship] but he seems disposed to give the position to the other man, who is supported by the Western legislatures; that man seems not to have been an attorney in a state court, but Randall explains how this can be gotten around; comments on Hart's unwillingness to heed advice. 3 pp. ALS.","Sends him several poems, one by [John Daly] Burke [sic] written for one of his [JT] father's sisters; also translations of several Persian inscriptions. 3 pp. AMsS.","Just learned of Blouets[?] appointment [to the Western Judgeship]; Governor Hart selected the worst man; he [JT] would have been loyal to our party. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Comments on the appointment of the Att[orney] General to the Western Circuit; neither Governor Hart nor Governor Stearns had the courage to take an elevated stand, or were raised in statesmanship. 2 pp. ALS.","The news of Tyler's being licensed to preach has made all the papers; he is not able to send the money he [JT] needs as the Legislature may abolish the Police Steamers; believes the suits against his father's estate have ended [gives details of vertain estates including \"The Villa\" and \"Sherwood Forest,\" also details of Mrs. Tyler's (Julia Gardiner Tyler) debts]. 4 pp. ALS.","Withdraws his name from consideration for the First Judicial Circuit. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Recent municipal elections in Jacksonville signal failure of the \"Conover-Purman-Walls-Dyke and Pearce game to negroize this state;\" Congressman Parnam will probably not be re-elected; recommends against the appoint of \"young Bernard\" to West Point, instead recommends Jefferson B. Browne. 6 pp. ALS.","Notes she has received the picture of her [dear sister's] father [John Tyler?] which was painted by Bessie [Dennison?]; cannot pay for it now due to bad financial problems; describes health and situation of her children James and Martha. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Requests him to ask Bro[ther] Tyler John Tyler, Jr. to preach at Pisgah and Concord. 1 p. ALS.","A poem for her birthday. 1 p. AMsS.","Regards financial \"plunder\" of [Congressman] Purman, who he feels will not be re-elected; recommending Jefferson B. Browne for West Point. 1 p. ALS.","Requests to be appointed to the Supreme Bench of the State to fill the vacancy left by Judge Frassier's resignation. 1 p. ACyS of ALS.","Informs him he demands to be appointed to the Supreme Bench of the State; lists his previous Court experience. 3 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Scope and Contents","Requests them to publish an editorial letter answering charges against him and his brothers and sisters made in an article \"President Tyler's Time.\" 1 p. ACyS of ALS. Including ANS by John Tyler, Jr. summarizing letter.","Has called [Governor] Stearns' attention to his [Tyler's] desire [to be appointed to the Supreme Bench of the State]. 1 p. ALS.","Concerns Tyler's desire to be appointed to the Supreme Bench of the State; doesn't think he [EMR] could be of any help; notes those being considered for the position. 3 pp. ALS.","Likes Tyler and Dyke's \"New South\" idea, and if he can he will have Adams make an agreement with them [to publish it?]. 3 pp. ALS.","[Governor] Stearns has made a mistake in appointing the As[sistan]t Justice; has been reading Dkye's editorials in The Floridian, articles which do wonders for the Republican party, Van Valkenburg, and [Governor] Stearns, despite their opposite intentions. 5 pp. ALS.","Describes how hard she must work, and how tired she gets; Bessie [Dennison] is better now; speaks of other family members. 4 pp. ALS.","Describes her bad financial situation and need to live in a charitable institution; has heard Mrs. [Julia Gardiner] Tyler won the law suits and has repaired \"Sherwood\" [a Tyler estate]. 4 pp. ALS.","Requests Tyler to take every other hour of meal time with him; also advises that he not get reinvolved in politics. 1 p. ALS.","His [JAS] vessel is out of commission and he has been ordered to Richmond but will not go. 1 p. ALS.","Will finalize the agreement after Congress adjourns; wants Tyler to apply for position as Registrar in Bankruptcy for the 1st Congressional District. 2 pp. ALS.","Discusses the need to establish a national \"Conservative Republican organ\" with the \"New National Idea and Party Combination\" being represented in 1876 by U[lysses] S[impson] Grant for president and John B. Gordon for vice-president; mentions the personal, political and family vilifications he encountered when he supported Grant and the Republican Party; notes his feelings about being appointed Registrar in Bankruptcy and the problems he had as Assessor of the U.S. Internal Revenue Dept. in Florida [1872-1873]. 4 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Comments on the State Republican Party leaders' disinclination to heed his advice, the following of which Tyler feels is the only way to \"escape being crushed under the heel of the State Administration Northern Carpet-baggin, or being tacked onto the Bourbon Democracy as a mere tail...\" 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Invites Tyler to join them in Pisgah next Sunday, and invites him to a Camp meeting between Pisgah and Concord commencing August 23rd. 1 p. ALS.","McFerrin [Secretary, Board of Missions] congratulates him on his ministry and advises him to concentrate wholly on that. 2 pp. ALS.","Is sorry his situation is no better; will not comment on his sermons as he would not like what she would say; Bessie [Dennison] is at White Sulpher Springs and feeling better; Priscilla [(Cooper) Tyler] is in Virginia and her daughter \"Tootsie;\" [Priscilla]; Mr. Corcoran has offered to let her [LTS] stay in \"Louise House.\" 4 pp. ALS.","Informs her of the death of Mr. Parker; describes the pleasant time she had at a dance; notes on Jamie's health. 2 pp. ALS. Including ALS, Sue, n.p., to Mattie, n.p., n.d., asking not to say anything to Willie [Wiliam Shands] about \"those [books?]\"; Mr. [General] Shands thinks he understands Lizzie. 1 p.","Asks and arranges for him to preach at Quincy on the fifth Sunday of the month. 1 p. ALS.","Asks him to send a geneological story of the Tyler family; expects to remain at the University two more years and receive his A. M. and B. L. 2 pp. ALS.","Informs him of the damage done to the Republican Party in Florida by Governor Stearns and Senator Conover, which they are now rectifying for their own, and not the party's good; urges him to run for a third term, and argues the need for \"Caesarism\" to avoid chaos, believes the military and capitalists would support it. 3 pp. ALS.","Regards the election for the Florida Senate and discusses possible candidates, including Bisbee, Jones, and Osborn himself; notes Governor Stearn's blundering in the matter of this nomination. 4 pp. ALS.","Concerns the possibility of Tyler being given the position of the U.S. Court Clerkship by Judge Frasier; Osborn doubts it will work as two of Frasier's personal friends, C. L. Robinson and J. C. Greeley have applied for it. 2 pp. ALS.","Asks him to send the material referred to in his last letter [family geneology]; \"Sister Priscilla;\" [Priscilla (Cooper) Tyler] and her daughter, Mrs. Goodwyn [sic] [Priscilla (Tyler) Goodwin] are here, and the latter gave a good dramatic recital; he [LGT] will receive his M.A. soon, study law, and hopes to practice in New York. 2 pp. ALS.","Notification that the formation of the \"Peoples Republican ticket\" for the Legislature [Florida State] with candidate Judge Samuel Walker, was not intended to defeat the Wallace ticket and elect the Stokes ticket; nor did Tyler support this formation because Wallace would not support him for the U.S. Senate. 3 pp. AMsM. Including PD, post 17 October 1874, announcing the formation of the People's Republican Ticket in Leon Co., Fla.","Detailed account of the political situation in Florida after the Republican losses in the recent election; discusses the political status of Senator Conover and Representative Purman. 3 pp. ALS. Including ACyS of above ALS.","Hopes all is well, though the spirit of determination in his last letter almost \"appalled\" her; Bessie [Dennison] is better and painting portraits; her [LTS] school is doing well enough to provide her the essentials; Willy's [William Waller] Lizzy is here at school and Martha [Tyler] will be soon; \"Tootsie\" [Priscilla (Tyler) Goodwin] has been successful on stage and will probably become an actress; Harry Tyson and Julia [(Tyler) Tyson] have been here; Carrie Tyson has been in \"the City\" but enjoys the \"gay world\" so sees little of her. 4 pp. ALS.","Thanks for lending him the books. 1 p. ALS.","Notes that he has no more idea than Tyler as to what the temper or politics of the [Florida] Legislature will be. 1 p. ALS.","Apologizes for her little brother refusing to let Tyler accompany her home from church; explains the escort system the town girls had arranged. 3 pp. ALS.","Complains of her hard life and depressions; Martha Tyler is now at the school, describes her health problems; advises him [JT] not to change churches to the off-shoot to the Episcopal; Dr. Wat Tyler has died, like Tazewell [Tyler], from exposure. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Advises him to hold the Independents and Southern Republicans together, and to demand that the Republicans either support him [for the U.S. Senate] or accept Governor Stearns. 1 p. ACyS of ALS. Including ANS, John Tyler, Jr., n.p. 29 January 1875, indicating that he has contacted the \"National Administration,\" advising them to back Hicks for the U.S. Senate; also noting that Tyler is not backing Hicks to defeat Stearn, but rather to provide an additional viable candidate.","Contains news of the family, particularly Bessie [Dennison] and \"Tootsie\" [Priscilla Tyler Goodwin] whose work on stage is being well received; also news of the other children of Robert and Priscilla Cooper Tyler, including Robert, Grace, Letitia, and Lizzie; comments on the deaths of \"Cousin John Seawell\" and Wat H. Tyler. 4 pp. ALS.","Regards obtaining the keys to Tyler's front door, a table and a trunk. 1 p. ALS.","Notes that he had allowed Wat H. Tyler to wear a watch seal that had been presented to his [JT] grandfather by President Jefferson. 1 p. AL.","Describes her sorrow over the death of her husband, and his affection for him [JT]; gives news on careers and marriages of all her children; assures himthat his grandfather's watch seal [a gift from President Jefferson] will be returned. 14 pp. ALS.","Notes Simon Conovers defeats and [Governor] Stearns' continued dealings with the Democrats; bemoans his [JT] not being appointed to the same post by the Republicans. 2 pp. ALS.","Conover has failed to position himself to become Governor in 1876, and [Governor] Stearns has failed to position himself for the Senate; now both desire the Governorship; discusses appointments by Stearns; all this rivalry is likely to tear the Republican Party apart. 2 pp. ALS.","Capt[ain] Estill has refused to publish the [Tyler's] letter unless the author's name is given; Col[onel] Sims is offered the letter for his \"Journal in Florida;\" Sims says the letter is \"Spirited and well-written;\" but refuses to publish it when he learns that Young offered it to another publisher before he offered it to Sims; Young suggests that Tyler write Sims himself. 4 pp. ALS.","Returns papers that Tyler \"kindly furnished;\" him with; apologizes for not having returned them sooner; offers his services. 1 p. ALS.","Sends word that Col[onel] Sims will publish Tyler's letter \"with pleasure\" since Tyler wrote to him; returns the letters. 1 p. ALS.","Reports that, due to the \"pressure at this time for place and the condition of the political world,\" there is no [hope?] for Tyler; says he will help Tyler in any way possible; his \"better half\" says \"hi\" explains, in part, the \"nature and extent of our [The Congressional Delegation] influence.\" 3 pp. ALS.","Suggests that Conover make Tyler his friend by appealing to him \"in the matter already intimated to you.\" 1 p. ALS. Including unsigned notes concerning land claims in Florida.","Scope and Contents","Informs Tyler that his pictures are ready and asks if he wants them sent to Jacksonville, Florida; mentions extra cost of large mounting boards. 1 p. ACS.","Due to a promise to his [JT] friends that he wouldn't meddle in politics, he requests that Dyke not publish his article \"The Tocsin Sounded.\" 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Has been offered a job editing for a paper in New Orleans, Louisiana. 1 p. ALS.","Has read John's letter concerning \"grandfather's\" [Judge John Tyler] thoughts on emigration; says John's writing dwells too much on the family; would like to get to know Dr. Hicks; has heard that \"some Methodist College in Georgia\" almost chose John as it's president; suffering from a bad headache; hopes John is well. 2 pp. ALS.","Wants to know if Tyler is removing his application for the clerkship; reminds him that any good position attracts many applicants; urges Tyler to get back to him with Tyler's decision. 2 pp. ALS.","Tells him of Dyke's attempts to get Tyler committed to the application for the clerkship. 2 pp. ALS.","Thanks Dyke for his efforts but states that he [JT] will never again apply \"for place\" because he has so often been misrepresented and slandered. 2 pp. ALS.","Tells Anderson of his note to Dyke concerning the clerkship; [says he] includes a copy of this note. 1 p. ALS.","States that however near starvation I may be,\" he will not take that clerkship in the Surveyor General's Office; comments that in Florida, \"the blind [are] leading the blind.\" 2 pp. ALS.","Requests a yes-or-no answer from Tyler concerning Tyler's application for the clerkship position. 2 pp. ALS.","Says he will not accept the clerkship position because: his politics are independent of any particular party or man; the Republicans have not accepted his conservative view on establishing the government under Grant; he hasn't forgiven Conover for previous actions. 6 pp. ALS.","Encloses an article from the \"Southern Plantation\" concerning the Grangers organization. 1 p. ALS.","Won't get to Richmond until the fall since she will have visitors most of the summer; wishes she had more money with which to entertain her guests. 4 pp. ALS.","Gives directions for Tyler's travel to Fernandina; suggests Tyler bring his article for the Educational Encyclopedia.","Has been asked to write some articles for a magazine in St. Louis but will decline the offer and recommend John to write instead; hopes John can make some money off these articles. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","1 p. Telegram. Including ALS. 1 p. from [?], Marshal's Office, Jacksonville, Florida, to John Tyler, Jr., informing him of telegram.","Tells of two sad deaths; hope Tyler will preach in Fernandina but says \"don't try those two divorce sermons, whatever you do\" and advises Tyler to try and be less severe. 1 p. ALS.","Encloses a letter for John to include in his papers; letter states reasons that South should participate in July 4th celebration in Philadelphia. 1 p. ALS.","Expresses wish to sell her house; family news; wants him to put an ad in the newspaper for her boarding school. 4 pp. ALS.","Suggests that Tyler \"dip your [JT] pen in the oil of love;\" thinks Dr. [W.W] Hicks is headed in the wrong direction concerning violence over political differences. 4 pp. ALS.","Is glad to see that \"Jonathan is much modified:\" is alarmed by the yellow fever in Jacksonville. 1 p. ALS.","Has written to [?] Leftwich referring him to John; Letty [Letitia Tyler] has left for New York wants information on [Dr. E. G.] Johnson's assassination. 2 pp. ALS.","Requests that Tyler write a preface for Duval's satirical poems. 2 pp. ALS.","Has had much company and has been too busy to write; hopes he finds his company enjoyable also. 5 pp. ALS.","Speaks of post-war collection of debts and of the government not protecting property rights. 2 pp. ALS.","Has no interest in moving to the South but will come to visit in October. 1 p. ALS.","Recommends that Tyler write an article; warns Tyler to be careful what he says; will be home Wednesday or Thursday night. 2 pp. ALS.","Has heard that Tyler and the Hon[orable] W[?] met and did not get along very well at all; apologizes for not being able to go [to Fernandina?]. 2 pp. ALS.","Has heard about some railroad worker who saw what happened at Live Oad[?] and believes Dr. Hicks did nothing wrong; says he believes Tyler's imagination has run wild and that he has made some enemies. 2 pp. ALS.","Her company is gone; her friends have asked her to come to Richmond in the fall but she thinks poor people are better off at home; Uncle James [Semple?] is away; other family news. 5 pp. ALS.","The \"Advertiser\" is for sale and could be bought immediately for $7500 cash; thanks Tyler for his recent contributions to the Observer. 2 pp. ALS.","Comments on the \"Observer\" has had no applications for her girls' school as of yet; will be moving[?] soon; family news. 2 pp. ALS.","Sends last two issues of the Observer; tells of two more murders in Florida - one being a political assassination; comments on both parties activities. 2 pp. ALS.","Suggests that Grant could take a simple step to recover Alabama [to the Republicans]. 1 p. ALS.","Encloses an article concerning the \"history of Parties.\" 1 p. ALS. Including Nwscl, n.d., from the Observer entitled \"The History of Parties in the United States under the Constitution.\"","Compliments Tyler on his work in the Observer. 1 p. ALS.","Has received Tyler's letter of Oct. 16 and will bring it to the President's attention. 1 p. ALS.","Encloses an article [\"Minnesotean\"] and asks that Tyler publish it; the Sentinel has refused it publication. 1 p. ALS.","Declines Hicks' offer of promotion in the Observer; says he would like to retire. 3 pp. ALS.","Encloses copy of the Observer; says it confirms the \"double treachery of Conover and stearns to the Republican Party;\" feels that Grant has not valued Tyler's advocacy. 1 p. ALS.","Asks that Tyler tell him what \"Ruling 19 is for;\" sends his regards to \"Brother Jonathan.\" 2 pp. ALS.","Discusses the effects of articles in the Observer; Dyke at the Floridian is angry. 1 p. ALS.","Says to publish Sears' notes [regarding Peabody Fund?]. 1 p. ALS.","Encloses communication for publication [concerning the Richard(?) Case]. 1 p. ALS.","Encloses Observer with articles of interest to the President. 1 p. ALS.","Is very pleased with Tyler's article in No. 3 Vol. 5 concerning the Republican Party. 2 pp. ALS. Including ALS from G. R. Thralls, n.p., to W. Hicks, n.p. Is enthusiastic about No. 4. 1 p. Also includes ALS from G. R. Thralls, Suwanne Co., Fla., to W. W. Hicks, n.p. Requests some forms be sent to him. 1 p.","After nine months of work, has finally managed to \"unearth the scoundrels\" of Conover and Stearns in an enclosed issue of the Observer. 1 p. ALS.","Has recently been visited by brother Robert and was saddened by his feeble health. 4 pp. ALS.","Despite personal interruptions, has finally \"finished the whole gang\" [i.e. Conover and company] in an enclosed article from the Observer. 1 p. ALS.","Has been transferred to a church in Helena, Arkansas. 2 pp. ALS. Including ADS from J. Anderson certifying that Tyler was a member of Methodist Episcopal South. 1 p.","Relates that Christmas Day for her is as any other day; hopes he will write her and let her know where to send letters to. 3 pp. ALS.","Articles state that Tyler is a \"blatant hypocrite\" and that if the Republican Party is to succeed, they must settle their differences and ignore men such as Tyler.","Invites Tyler to spend the day with them at Glenwood. 1 p. AC.","Encloses material to be published and awaits Tyler's presence at the Centennial. 1 p. PL.","Requests that he communicate something [?] to [A. Pope?] in Wilmington, N.C. 1 p. AC.","Questions John about one of the comments he made in a recent letter to Robbie [Robert Tyler, Jr.?]; warns John that he should not make such general comments about Florida politics. 2 pp. ALS.","Reports that Col. [?] Wood has purchased the Observer from the tax collector. 3 pp. ACyS.","Scope and Contents","Is very upset about the article slanderizing him [JT] in the \"National Republican of Washington City\" accuses Conover of splitting the Republican Party and of trying to buy Tyler through Dyke at the Floridian; denies charges made against him [JT] [in the article] of being an office-seeker and having an alcohol problem; recounts a letter from General J.D. [Imboden?] concerning a change in the political atmosphere; accuses Conover of being paid off in the appointment of Leroy Ball, Surveyor General; says no one has heeded anything he [JT] has been saying about Conover and his \"gang.\" 12 pp. ALS.","Has learned that Blumenthal has returned to his post [as collector of Cedar Keys?]. 1 p. ALS.","Has packed up all of Tyler's things; hopes to see Tyler soon. 1 p. ALS.","Is sending the New Orleans Democrat to the office of the Observer; work is going well; family news; comments on Democrats and Conservatives. 2 pp. ALS.","Is disgusted with politics and will not ever again be involved in it. 1 p. ALS. Including Nwscl. concerning Virginia's not having proper representation at the National Centennial. 1 p.","The \"Democracy\" led by David L. Yulee has attempted to \"seize upon\" the office of the Observer but he [Tyler] has \"overwhelmed\" them. 1 p. ACyS. Including Nwscl. concerning Grant's message. 4 pp.","Requests help concerning a banner for Va. in the Centennial; family news. 4 pp. ALS.","Repeats his request that the W. J. Barnett tax sale notice be discontinued. 1 p. ALS.","Discusses economic, political situation and social news; mentions upcoming Presidential election. 3 pp. ALS.","Thanks Tyler for sending him much-needed money that Tyler owed him; family news. 5 pp. ALS. Including ANS, 10 Feb. 1876, by John Tyler, Jr., concerning what he had to go through to remit [Burren?] that money. 1 p.","The \"Comptroller\" has found some money that Conover cannot account for. 2 pp. ALS.","Wishes that his contribution to a purse Hammond raised [for some individual's benefit] be returned since the contribution wasn't used as agreed upon beforehand. 2 pp. ALS.","Discusses political situation, upcoming presidential election. 2 pp. ALS.","States that he is not \"with you [JT] as against Stearns per se;\" is willing to do his part in a deal giving control of the Observer to Tyler. 3 pp. ALS.","Requests any information he may have concerning her ancestors and/or the Stuarts.","Confirms receipt of money Tyler sent; wishes Tyler would come to Tallahassee. 1 p. ALS. Including ADS, 14 Feb. 1876, confirming receipt of money. 1 p.","Requests that Berg ask Tyler to return the ticket donated by Yulee. 1 p. ALS.","Requests that the ticket donated by Yulee be returned. 1 p. ALS.","Has received Tyler's notice concerning the \"Vanderbilt.\" 1 p. ALS.","Wants to know if returning the ticket might cause Berg to be given a ticket to go north. 1 p. ACyS.","Reports that nothing of interest is happening in Tallahassee. 1 p. ALS.","Comments on political situation; social, family news. 4 pp. ALS.","Wants to know what to do with Tyler's books. 1 p. ACS.","Comments on political situation, Constitution, the fall of the South. 2 pp. ACyS.","Requests a copy of the paper. 1 p. ACS.","Requests a copy of the Observer, wishes to advertise. 1 p. ACS.","Proposes furnishing the Observer with a weekly letter in the Centennial Exposition. Pst. ALS.","Concerns advertisement. 1 p. ALS.","Thanks Tyler for a favor. 1 p. ALS.","Wants to know if the Republicans want the Observer; says whoever wants the paper must act quickly. 2 pp. ALS.","Proposes terms of advertisement in the Observer. 1 p. PM.","Has left New Orleans and the editorship there due to threatening paralysis; offers advice to John about running for [governor?]; family news. 2 pp. ALS.","Is sorry he has no one to send to Tyler to help him with the business section of the Observer; mentions Tyler's \"Gubernatorial designs.\" 2 pp. ALS.","Confirms receipt of Tyler's letter and informs Tyler that receiver of letter is away temporarily. 1 p. ALS.","Sends copy of Conn. Western News. 1 p. ACS.","Requests a copy of the life and speeches of John Tyler, Sr. 1 p. ALS.","Sends money for a newspaper [subscription?]. 1 p. ALS.","Cannot give a \"definite answer\" concerning the governship until he consults with Walls. 2 pp. ALS.","Is leaving soon. 1 p. ANS.","Comments on a political situation. 2 pp. ALS.","Requests payment for services rendered Tyler. 1 p. ALS.","Is sorry that he cannot offer Tyler financial assistance. 1 p. AL.","Receipt for bill of lading from T. H. Hodgkiss. 1 p. PDS.","Has sent Tyler's books and papers; personal news. 1 p. ALS.","The President [Grant] wants Tyler to specify which position he wants to apply for. 1 p. ALS. Including AN, n.d., by John Tyler, Jr., recording a reply to the above request and Tyler's nomination as Postmaster of Jacksonville. 1 p.","Doesn't think an arrangement can be made concerning the editorship of [the Pensacola Gazette]. 1 p. ALS.","Comments on the [Pensacola] Gazette; family news. 2 pp. ALS.","News of family and friends. 1 p. ALS.","Requests copy of the Observer. 1 p. ALS.","Requests a news item be printed in the Observer. 2 pp. ALS.","Comments on political situation. 1 p. ALS.","Is unable to get the money for Tyler's \"enterprise.\" 1 p. ALS.","Personal and political news. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Reports that he \"cannot get the press,\" can't go to Jacksonville, Florida, and that Stearns is in Gainesville. 1 p. Telegram.","Tyler wants to look at a cottage Stephen[?] has for rent. 1 p. ANS.","Encloses the address of Cha[rle]s H. Clark; comments on money [W. W.] Hicks owes him. 3 pp. ALS.","Maintains that he still holds the \"balance of power\" in the nominating convention and can prevent a Democratic success in the election. 1 p. ALS.","Cannot come now to Jacksonville because he must stay and fight those who wish to defeat Stearns. 1 p. ALS.","Cannot help Tyler in his quest for a job. 2 pp. ALS.","Cannot help Tyler to attain an office; suggests that Tyler write to Jeremiah Black for assistance. 3 pp. ALS.","Congratulates Tyler on his appointment as Postmaster; asks if Tyler could find a clerical position for him [Miller] in Jacksonville. 2 pp. ALS.","Inquires about the position of money order clerk at the Post Office. 1 p. ALS.","Wants to be considered for a clerical position. 1 p. ALS.","Wishes that Tyler would come and visit. 1 p. ALS.","Wants Tyler to hold the position of money order clerk open for him [Webster]. 2 pp. ALS.","Congratulates John on his appointment; says his own situation \"could hardly be worse.\" 1 p. ALS.","Comments on the political situation, esp. in Florida; agrees not to take the position of Postmaster in Jacksonville if Stearns and Conover will withdraw as nominees and allow an entirely new ticket to run. 4 pp. ACyS. Includes Nwscl., 13 June 1876, concerning Tyler versus Conover and Stearns. 1 p.","Refers to an enclosed \"Brief\" which will be \"argued next term of the [U.S.] Court.\" 1 p. ALS.","Requests a position as \"local mail agent on the St. John's River.\" 2 pp. ALS.","Congratulates Tyler on his appointment. 1 p. ALS.","Has sent a friend to meet Tyler at the depot. 1 p. ANS.","Requests a position at the Post Office. 1 p. ALS.","Congratulates Tyler on his appointment but wishes it had been something \"more elevated.\" 1 p. ALS.","Wants Tyler to come by and see him. 1 p. ALS.","Requests position at the Post Office. 1 p. ALS.","Will not be able to distribute the tickets for the lecture. 2 pp. ALS. Includes ALS, Caroline A. Lamar, n.p., to O'Byrne, n.p., concerning distribution of lecture tickets. 1 p.","Requests a position at the Post Office. 2 pp. ALS.","Requests a position at the Post Office. 1 p. ALS.","Requests position at the Post Office. 2 pp. ALS.","Allows John Tyler, Jr., to go from Jacksonville to Tallahassee and back.","Comments on finalization of some deal concerning Tyler and a \"Mr. Abbot.\" 2 pp. ALS.","Points out attempts to keep him from his nomination as Post Master. 2 pp. ALS.","Endorses appointment of John Tyler, Jr. as Post Master; signed by nine persons. 2 pp. Cy of LS.","Emphasizes endorsements of his appointment by some prominent men; discusses Conover versus Stearns; has received nothing official from Washington D.C. concerning his appointment as Post Master. 4 pp. ALS.","Reminds Tyler of his [Borren's] application for a job at the Post Office. 2 pp. ALS.","Has learned that his nomination was confirmed, until Conover moved a reconsideration. 3 pp. ACyS.","Wants Grant to investigate the rejection of Tyler's nomination; recommends Thomas W. Osborn or John J. Holland for the position of Post Master in Jacksonville. 3 pp. ACyS.","Comments on Conover and the Republican Party. 2 pp. ACyS.","Was unable to speak with the Post Master General. 1 p. ACyS.","Discusses the extreme difficulty he and other young men have finding jobs; wishes to borrow money from Tyler to go to Baltimore; Winfield's brother has died. 4 pp. ALS.","Comments on the refusal of his nomination as Post Master in Jacksonvile, Fla. 4 pp. ACyS.","Encloses copy of July 18 letter to Grant; mentions his in-laws. 1 p. ALS.","Thinks Tyler might be able to give lectures in New York City. 2 pp. ALS.","Has heard that Tyler may start a paper in Savannah; wishes to be considered for a position in this newspaper. 2 pp. ALS.","Comments on political situation; consipracy between Bristow, Wilson, Webster and probably Jewell to injure President Grant; more of Conover's \"villainy\" concerning his connections with the Democratic Party; says that Conover's very life is in danger if the Republicans don't lose Florida - believes the Democrats will assassinate him. 7 pp. ALS.","Has been accused of being a \"common drunkard,\" etc. and requests that they investigate the charges made against him. 3 pp. ACyS.","Tyler's old friends hope he will be successful. 1 p. ALS.","Wishes to vindicate himself against the attacks of his accusers. 1 p. ALS. Includes AN summarizing a letter from B.H. Webster. 1 p. Also includes Nwscl. from Baltimore's The Sun concerning Rev. John Tyler, Jr. Also includes 2 ANS summarizing leading templar's opinion of Tyler.","Statement of Tyler's good character; signed by eleven persons. 4 pp. ALS.","Lists job offers made to him in the past by many including Conover. 5 pp. ALS.","Encloses a letter from B. H. Webster concerning the political situation. Including ALS from B.H. Webster. 3 pp.","Is disappointed that he did not receive app[ointmen]t as U.S. D[istric]t Attorney. 4 pp. ACyS","1 p. Concerns his appointment as U.S. District Attorney.","Discusses political situation. 1 p. ALS.","Returns for the annual report of the Attorney General. 2 pp. PM.","Has been commissioned as United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida. 2 pp. ALS.","Thanks him for his support and faith in Tyler's good character. 2 pp. ALS.","Accepts his appointment as District Attorney and applies for District Judge. 2 pp. ACyS.","Instructions concerning the coming elections. 3 pp. PMS.","Writes for Governor [Rutherford B.] Hayes to express his gratitude for Tyler's \"friendly letter.\" 1 p. ALS.","Has a new mailing address. 1 p. ACS.","Encloses a letter from A. Roane [?]. 1 p. ACyS.","Concerning duties of District Attorney. 1 p. PMS.","Needs work desperately. 1 p. ACS.","Writes for Governor Hayes to offer appreciation. 1 p. ALS.","Invites President Grant and Cabinet officers to attend his lectures. 1 p. ALS.","Requests consideration for a more suitable, better paying appointment [than District Attorney]. 3 pp. ALS.","Encloses a copy of his last public letter. 2 pp. ALS.","Wishes receipt acknowledged of paper sent concerning his appointment [and recommendation as District Judge]. 2 pp. PMS.","Chairman of the Republican State Committee wants Tyler to make some speeches. 1 p. Telegram.","Will speak before the North Carolina Republican State Central Committee in Raleigh; mentions coming election.","Speaks of coming elections; saw an anti-Republican uprising in Raleigh, N.C. 3 pp. ALS.","Discusses political situation; believes [Governor Rutherford B.] Hayes must be elected over [Samuel J.] Tilden in order to prevent another war between the states; connects the Democratic movement with the Roman Catholic Church hierarchy. 4 pp. ACyS.","Discusses politics - especially the combination of \"the Jesuits and the Ku-Klux-,\" i.e. the \"Catholics and the Democrats.\" 2 pp. ACyS.","Declines position of District Attorney of South Florida. 3 pp. ALS.","Declines position of District Attorney of South Florida; wants Rutheford B. Hayes to be elected President. 2 pp. ALS.","Discusses political situation - especially upcoming elections; Tilden vs. Hayes; doesn't want General [William] Sherman to become \"Chief in Command of the armies\" of the U.S., since he [Sherman] is Roman Catholic. 7 pp. ACyS.","Declines appointment as District Attorney of South Florida; wants position of United States District Judge for North Florida.","Encloses letter to President Grant concerning Presidential election and the \"National Issue now forming.\" 1 p. ACyS.","\"Memorandum for the President,\" includes political news. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Association recommends that Grant appoint Tyler as U.S. District Judge. 2 pp. Cy. Including ACyS from John Tyler, Jr., Washington City [sic], D.C., to A[lphonso] Taft, n.p. submitting these recommendations. 2 pp.","Tyler's bill was not paid by Judge O'Byrne and thus is submitted to Tyler. 1 p. ALS.","Discusses the \"designs of the Democracyz\" [Democratic Party] under Tilden; quotes an extract from a newspaper article concerning [Rutherford] Hayes' desire to offer conservative Southern Democrats a compromise. 9 pp. ACyS.","Encloses an article by some \"Republican friends\" endorsing Tyler for District Judge in Florida. 1 p. ACysS.","Encloses a copy of his letter to A. Taft of 18 Dec. 1876. 1 p. ACyS.","Must have agreement among Republicans in the South, 2 pp. ACysS.","Writes for Governor [Rutherford] Hayes to thank Tyler for his letter of the 22nd. 1 p. ALS.","Encloses editorial complimenting the Southern Republican Association's endorsement of Tyler for District Judge in Florida. 1 p. ALS. Including Nwscl., from Norfolk Day Book, 26 Dec. 1876. 1 p.","Discusses political issues, esp. concerning the \"Tildenite Democrats\" and the [Supreme] Court; notes that this information has also been sent to Senator Morton and [Rutherford] Hayes. 2 pp. ACyS.","Discusses political issues; insists that \"new Party combinations must take place after 1872-76.\" 4 pp. ACysS. Including Nwscl., 26 Dec. 1876, from Norfolk Day Book concerning Tyler's appointment as District Judge. 1 p.","Concerns position of District Judge in North Florida. 3 pp. ALS.","Recommends brother Robert Tyler for Judgeship of North Florida. 2 pp. ACyS.","Endorses Tyler for office of U.S. District Judge. 3 pp. ALS.","Discusses his position in the Republican Party. 2 pp. ALS. Including ANS, from [James Redpath?], n.p., to [John Tyler, Jr.?], n.p. 1 p.","Has been burning some of the old family letters; has been ill; has decided to go live with Robert Tyler. 3 pp. ALS.","Has heard that Judge Settle got the Judgeship of [North] Florida; family news. 4 pp. ALS.","Recommends John Tyler, Jr. for any suitable employment. 1 p. ALS.","Asks for Tyler's help in finding employment; family sends greetings. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Submits statements regarding the Post Office in Jacksonville, Florida and the U.S. District Attorneyship of South Florida; gives papers to [?] Rogers to give to President Hayes. 2 pp. ACyS.","Concerns Tyler's seeking employment; notes [later - Mar. 19 1877] that accompanying letters never reached President Hayes. 3 pp. ACyS.","Discusses political situation; wants to return to \"Old Whig\" values. 4 pp. ALS. 2 pp. Cy.","Concerns papers related to his appointments to various offices in the past. 1 p.","Lists the places he delivered lectures and the names of those lectures concerning the \"Eastern question;\" discusses the consequences of the destruction of the Southern labor-system organization; believes that the center of commercial power and wealth will shift back to the Orient; warns of an impending \"universal war\" accompanying this shift and urges nations to take heed. 7 pp. AMsS.","Calls attention to the \"'Ukase' addressed to the Negroes in the Southern States,\" warns of \"those Exeter Hall agents of Abolitionism\" who, in their attempt to destroy the organized labor of the South, would have secured the British commercial dominance of the world; calls the President's attention to his enclosed Prospectus on the Eastern Question; states in a postcript that it remains \"a mystery how such infamous wretches as those recently appointed in the Departments here, and elsewhere, from Florida, should even have found favor with the Chiefs of the Administration.\" 4 pp. ACyS of ALS. Including AcyS of AMsS, 7 pp.","Presents a letter to President Hayes for perusal by Thompson; calls attention to the importance of the \"Eastern Question.\" 1 p. ACyS of ALS. Including ACyS of ALS, 10 pp.","Will bring Tyler's concerns to President Hayes' attention. 2 pp. ALS.","Discusses the administration under his father [John Tyler]: says the office was managed by three clerks at the Tyler's private expense, describes his father as having been \"sole custodian of the public monies;\" describes his own poverty since the death of his father; needs to support his sister [Letitia Tyler], as her eyes have \"failed her;\" accuses Conover; mentions Civil Service exam he had to take. 20 pp. ALS. Including Nwscl., from Noah's Times and Messenger, May 6, 1877, concerning the Civil Service examination Tyler had to take in applying for a certain clerkship. 1 p.","Comments on the survival of the Republican Party. 1 p. ACyS. Including Nwscl., from The Daily Nation, entitled \"The New Whigs in Virginia.\" 1 p.","Copy of a statement - signed by S.P. Bayly, E.P. Phelps, M.D. Ball, Joseph Segar and R. Denise - desiring that Tyler be given some suitable official position in the State of Virginia. 3 pp. ACy.","Concerns transmission of letters between Dr. Myron S. Mickles and A.H. Evans. 1 p. Including AN, by Dr. Mickles.","Discusses attempts to be both a Northern Republican and a Southern Democrat - especially those made by [?] Mosby and [?] Key; believes that there is a conciliatory attitude of \"the Administration\" and the Republican Party toward the Democratic Party. 13 pp. AL.","Gives suggestions on how to reduce costs at the [Jacksonville] collection office. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Nominates John Tyler, Jr. for Inspector of Customs, Richmond, Virginia. 2 pp. Cy.","Scope and Contents","Approves nomination of John TYler, Jr. as Inspector of Customs, Richmond, Virginia. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Has decided to go with S. Robinson's recommendations for reducing costs; has investigated the competency of John R. Scott, present Collector of Customs, Jacksonville, Florida 1 p. ANS.","Wants Tyler to go and investigate the possibility of reducing expenses at the Customs [Office], Jacksonville, Florida, by discharging officers and employees. 3 pp. ALS.","Wishes to be remembered kindly in some of the leading Richmond journals. 3 pp. ALS.","Requests Tyler to go to Jacksonville and examine the situation at the Customs office. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Instructions concerning Tyler's visit to Jacksonville, Florida 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Has received instructions and will act promptly concerning his trip to Jacksonville, Florida 1 p. ACyS.","Encourages official changes, [i.e. dismissal of officials and/or employees]. 2 pp. Telegram.","Discusses \"trouble about the dispatch\" that Tyler sent Smith concerning the immediate discharge of officials in Jacksonville. 3 pp. ALS.","Concerns H. Leonard's bill which Tyler has not yet been paid. 1 p. ALS.","Strongly recommends that Tyler return to Richmond immediately. 2 pp. ALS.","Report concerning his investigation of the Jacksonville customs office. 14 pp. ALS.","Requests some information concerning the Customs office in Jacksonville, Fla. 1 p. ALS.","Wishes to apply for position at the Jacksonville Post Office. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Submits documets [concerning his application at the Post Office?]. 3 pp. ALS. Including ALS, from B.H. Webster, [Jacksonville, Florida], to General [John Tyler, Jr., Richmond, Virginia], recommending Burst. 1 p.","Needs the money that Tyler owes him. 2 pp. ALS.","Mentions a new resolution to be forwarded. 1 p. ALS.","Instructions concerning Tyler's report on Jacksonville's customs office. 1 p. ALS.","Invitation to a picnic. 1 p. N.","Appreciates the kind words spoken about him in the \"Richmond Whig.\" 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Offers \"facts\" about Conover, Manuel Govin, and Hamilton Jay, including accusations of bribery and adulltery; names witnesses to these \"facts,\" demands expulsion of Conover from the Senate and Jay from Post Master, Jacksonville, Florida 15 pp. ALS.","Concerns securing the \"Collectorship\" for Dr. [?] Weldan. 4 pp. ALS.","Discusses political situation. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Wishes to gather all the evidence he can against Conover so that he [Burst] can be appointed as Post Master in place of Jay, for whom much evidence has been collected as to his incompetency as Post Master. 4 pp. ALS. Including ANS, from B. H. Webster, to John Tyler, Jr., concerning the Post Mastership of Jacksonville. 1 p.","Family news; wants to borrow money to send \"Mattie May\" to college; has been given the duty of managing the \"Female Department of the Seminary.\" 4 pp. ALS.","Hopes to turn state's evidence against Conover; discusses Collectorship appointment. 2 pp. ANS.","Will have no compromise with Conover. 1 p. ALS.","Mentions money needed to send \"Mattie\" to college; personal news. 4 pp. ALS.","Requests information concerning his [Burst's] appointment as P[ost] M[aster]. 3 pp. ALS.","Wishes appointment to clerkship but has been unable to get it; thinks Tyler should get appointed Collector at Richmond; advises Tyler on how to get appointment. 3 pp. ALS.","Has been ill; personal news. 1 p. ALS.","Personal news; is sorry to learn of Tyler's relapse to \"excessive drinking.\" 3 pp. ALS.","Discusses President's [Rutherford Hayes] desire for unity between North and South. 4 pp. ALS.","Still needs money; is worried about getting appointment. 4 pp. ALS.","Has been ill; mentions collection of evidence against Conover and Jay; needs money Tyler owes him. 2 pp. ALS.","Wishes Tyler much success and has confidence in him. 2 pp. ALS.","Needs money for wood for a fire. 1 p. ALS.","Has agreed to make monthly payments for \"Mattie's schooling at \"Wesleyan Female College,\" but still needs financial assistance; family news. 4 pp. ALS.","Family news; needs to borrow two hundred dollars. 3 pp. ALS.","Requests a Richmond newspaper. 1 p. ACS.","Hasn't heard any news yet about the position of P[ost] M[aster] General. 2 pp. ALS.","Mentions [James H.] Burst; requests that Tyler use his influence to help him [Webster] to find a job. 2 pp. ALS.","Concerns reception of President Rutherford B. Hayes in Richmond during the \"Agricultural Fair.\" 11 pp. ACyS.","Concerns money Tyler owes him. 2 pp. ALS.","Concerns request by St. Luke's Church, Jerusalem, [Va.?], for the services of Chris Church's \"Rector.\" 1 p.","Requests money that Tyler owes him. 1 p. ALS.","Concerns his [CWB] application for the Senate. 2 pp. ALS.","Announces the death of Col. [Robert Tyler]. 1 p. Telegram.","Announces death of his brother Robert Tyler. 1 p. ACyS.","Wishes to comfort Mrs. Robert Tyler and children. 1 p. ACyS. Including Nwscl. from The State newspaper of Richmond, Virginia, announcing Robert Tyler's death.","Biographical article about Robert Tyler.","Describes her father Robert Tyler's activities just before his death, including his having served on the \"U.S. Grand jury;\" family mourns. 7 pp. ALS.","Concerns death of Robert Tyler; mentions possibly being related to Elizabeth Finch. 4 pp. ALS.","Recounts last report drawn up by Robert Tyler.","Discusses death of Robert Tyler; family news. 4 pp. ALS.","Fires John Tyler, Jr. because of his \"extreme indulgence in intoxicating drinks.\" 1 p. ALS.","Expresses her love for husband Robert Tyler and sorrow at losing him; Robert left nothing. 6 pp. ALS. Including a lock of Robert's hair.","Is still quite ill; returns some papers to Tyler. 1 pp. ALS.","Concerns some letter concerning Robert Tyler's death from John to his sister Letitia [Tyler] Semple; the letter was apparently printed in some newspaper. 1 p.","Concerns Finch family estate.","Wishes to send some plants for Robert Tyler's grave. 2 pp. ALS.","Thanks Sweeney for his offer of plants for Robert Tyler's grave. 2 pp. ALS.","Is sorry Tyler has not been made Collector in Richmond; has been ill and needs to move south; mentions wanting Tyler to return a pistol. 2 pp. ALS.","Plans to apply for a position on the Court of Claims; discusses the South's right to be represented; asks that Tyler write a recommendation for him and get the endorsement of the Bar in Richmond. 4 pp. ALS.","Discusses genealogy of the Finch family; says the Shields family that Tyler has mentioned is not related to the Shields in the Finch family relates how the estate was placed in the Bank of England about 200 years ago because there were no males left to \"continue the settlement.\" 4 pp. ALS.","Endorsement of the \"Aeriatron,\" a new invention of R.B. WIlliamson for \"cooling, moistening and purifying the air we breath.\" 2 pp. Including AN by [B. Sunderland?], n.d., concerning disinfectants to be used. 2 pp.","Asks what Keen thinks of the \"Aeriatron.\" 1 p. Including ANS from P. T. Keen to Dr. [B.] Sunderland, replies that he endorses the \"Aeriatron.\" 1 p.","Needs money; mentions political situation and getting back at Conover. 2 pp. ALS.","Feels badly for John Tyler, Jr. in that he lost his position and hopes he will find another soon. 3 pp. Cy.","Warned Tyler earlier about Tyler's excessive drinking; cannot recommend Tyler again but offers no opposition to his serving in another position. 2 pp. ALS.","Is just getting over a \"severe sickness.\" 1 p. ALS.","Mentions return of his pistol; asks about Tyler's health; asks if Tyler has heard from Dr. [W.W.] Hicks. 2 pp. ALS.","Summarizes his activities preceding his move to Florida; describes Virginians as \"Yankees\" in the worst sense of the word - greedy, sordid and dishonest; explains the political developments in Richmond and claims they were the reason he had to get out of Richmond; comments on the Democratic Party; accuses Collector [?] Russell and [?] Hawks of placing non-citizens in official government positions. 11 pp. ALS.","Recommends John TYler, Jr. for an appointment in the Custom House in Norfolk, [Va.]. 7 pp. CyS of AnsS.","Wedding announcement. PM.","Recommends John Tyler, Jr. for a position working with Braxton [in the Custom House] in Norfolk, [Va.]. 2 pp. Cy of ALS.","Has been having \"pain in the head\" and has been seeing an \"oculist\" who has bandaged her eyes; family news. 2 pp. ALS.","Explains that the \"falling market\" is the reason no positions are open in the Treasury Dept. 2 pp. ALS.","Concerns the Goode family estate and Holland's possible connection with it. 2 pp. ALS.","Encloses letters of recommendation for his appointment to a position in Norfolk, [Va.] from several prominent men. 8 pp. ACysS.","Wishes that \"every lazy and inert member of Congress\" be made to read a certain letter from the \"Tribune\" which was received from Tyler; thanks Tyler for his \"prompt compliance\" with his request for the paper. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Pleads at length for an appointment in Washington in order to complete his work on Pleading [while earnestly denying that he is asking for a job]; praises Divine Providence for bringing Mr. Hayes to office; tells of his contacts with Tyler's sister and brother Robert. 4 pp. ALS. Including AMsS, \"An Apostrophe to Col. Robert Tyler,\" the deceased brother of John Tyler, Jr. 1 p.","Informs Tyler of the progress of the Detective, Wren, on the case of the stolen manuscript and coat; reminisces about old times. 3 pp. ALS.","Asks the secretary to consider his proposals for the Republican Party to \"prevent the National decay, while assuring the disintegration and overthrow of the Democratic Party.\" 1 p. ACyS of ALS.","Asks the Secretary to consider the ramifications of the \"Eastern question;\" warns that the \"Tide of migration\" to Eastern centers will result in \"extinguishing American civilization;\" notes that in 1876, there were more emmigrants from the U.S. to Great Britain than vice-versa; urges that the Republican Party embark on a \"comprehensive system of National beneficence\" that would prevent disaster and destroy the Democratic Party; directs attention to the newspaper clippings on the subject which were included. 3 pp. ALS. Including newspaper clippings giving descriptions of current economic ailments and how to bring back prosperity. 3 items. Nwscl.","Thanks Tyler for all his effort; inquires about Charlotte, S.C., as he is considering moving there; asks for letters of introduction to any prominent people Tyler might know there. 2 pp. ALS.","1 p. Nwscl.","Asks the Senator to \"glance over the accompanying communications and manuscripts\" concerning the \"course of statesmanship to be pursued by the Republican Party,\" 1 p. ALS.","Acknowledges receipt of Tyler's letter; expresses desire \"to secure a proper position in the service of the government for Tyler; asks Tyler to confer with Mr. Hawley, Assistant Secretary, on the matter. 1 p. ALS.","Thanks Sherman for the letter received from him; asks for a position that would \"enable me to be of most service to the Country, rather than that which might be most agreeable to myself.\" 1 p. ACyS of ALS.","Asks Hawley to consider the enclosed letter from George C. Gorham to John Sherman; details plans for an agent to gather information from the congressional districts in Virginia; argues that this information from the congressional districts in Virginia; argues that this information could be very useful to the country. 4 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Relates his impressions of John Tyler's ideas regarding \"Party interests in Virginia\" advocates sending Tyler to Eastern Virginia to gather information; assures Sherman of Tyler's \"patriotism and sincere devotion to Republicanism.\" 3 pp. Cy of ALS.","Lists a series of additional suggestions for the Bill that Tyler had given Blaine; asks Blaine to keep in mind the \"necessity of preventing popular anarchy and the preservation of our Industrial Peace.\" 3 pp. ACyS of ALS.","\"Submitted to the Hon. John Sherman, Secretary U.S. Treasury Department, May 13th 1878.\" 7 pp. Cy of D.","Notifies Tyler that he has been appointed \"Inspector of Customs at the port of Norfolk, Virginia at a compensation of four dollars per diem:\" asks Tyler to \"report to the Supervising Special Agent for instructions.\" 2 pp. ALS.","Congratulates Tyler on his commission; discusses meetings with Millard and Dr. Phelps; asks for the status of Nelegov [Nelligav?] and Braxton; advised Dr. Phelps to leave his case with Tyler and not to speak with anyone about it; reassures Tyler about the Doctor's confidence in him; asks Tyler to write about what he wants done in Norfolk. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Acknowledges receipt of his Commission; thanks Sherman for his regard; asks for a raise and the selection of a residence in the area under his jurisdiction; states that although the commission is not as he had hoped, he is grateful for it. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS. Including DS, oath of office for Inspector of Customs at Norfolk, Virginia 1 p.","Assigns Tyler to \"the duty of detecting and preventing smuggling or other violations of the customs revenue laws\" in the districts under his jurisdiction; stations Tyler at Petersburg; ordered to report any violations by customs officers. 2 pp. ALS.","Asks Sherman to glance over an enclosed \"confidential\" letter from Judge Hughes of Virginia; asks to have the letter returned as it is \"private and confidential;\" announces intention to leave Virginia and to write again to Sherman. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Sends list of names and addresses of Republicans in the area with whom he thinks it would be wise to consult for \"proper organization of our party for the fall campaign;\" gives views on that subject. 4 pp. ALS. Including N, the above-mentioned list of names and addresses. 1 p.","Replies to inquiries made by Tingle in his letter of the 5th [of June 1878]; states that he has not sent a report to the Treasury Dept. because there has been nothing significant to report; suggests appointing a Night Inspector at City Point to attempt to cut back smuggling through the Chickahominy River; explains his financial arrangement with H. D. Cooke and Co.; asks for a raise in salary. 4 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Informs Tyler that it will be necessary for him \"to make a report as to the manner in which you were employed\" before his account with H. D. Cooke and Co. can be settled. 2 pp. ALS.","Note accompanying check to be endorsed by Tyler so that account with Messrs. Cooke and Co. may be settled. 1 p. ALS.","Acknowledges Tyler's participation in the \"contest between Dr. Jorgusen and Mr. Allen for the Congressional nomination in the Petersburg District,\" warns Tyler that such participation is a \"violation of the President's order;\" advises Tyler to abstain from any interference in the nomination. 2 pp. ALS.","Defends himself against accusation of violating the presidential Civil Service order in regards to his role in the rivalry between Dr. Jorgensen and Mr. Allan for congressional nomination; states that it is his right to form and express his opinion on such matters and is even his duty to report that \"Mr. Allen is infinitely the Superior man;\" warns that \"the devil will take possession of the Party itself in the District\" if Dr. Jorgensen should win. 4 pp. ACyS of ALS.","States that he had believed [Tyler?] to be dead, or drowned in the Atlantic;\" gives news of Jonathan who \"is after the fellers [sic] yet with a Sharp a Stick\" and began to \"throw his darts at the people;\" informs Tyler of the death of P.B. Brokaw. 1 p. ALS.","Warns of the danger of disease spread from incoming ships in the area at City Point; advocates the reestablishment of the position of Health officer for the area and suggests Dr. Shands as a candidate; gives a bad account of the activities of John Matthews, the inspector for City Point [Petersburg], a \"Colored Man, rather dark, not firm in health, and only ordinarily endowed intellectually.\" 7 pp. ALS. Including Cy of PDS, Tyler's account as a Special Agent o the Treasury Department for the month of July, 1878. 4 pp.","Discusses a loan of money made to Tyler; hopes to hear from Tyler soon. 1 p. ALS.","Informs Tyler of trips to Washington; believes Allan will win the congressional nomination without any trouble; informs Tyler that the note has been paid [after calling on Mr. Cooke]. 2 pp. ALS.","Informs Tyler that his \"services as an Inspector of Customs at the port of Norfolk, Virginia are hereby discontinued.\" 1 p. ALS.","Wishes Shands luck in securing the appointment; states that \"we can do nothing in Va. till we are rid of carpet-baggers.\" 1 p. ALS.","Returns a department letter addressed to Tyler of the 21st of August which Tyler mailed to the department by mistake. 1 p. LS.","Invoice for Tyler's requisition for stationery. 1 p. PDS.","Responds to Tyler's request for his pay check, French requests Tyler to forward vouchers for services provided. 1 p. LS.","Invoice for Tyler's paycheck of $124.00 for the month of August. 1 p. PDS.","Complains about having to wait for his \"per diem pay\" before being able to pay his bills; notes that one of the conditions upon which he accepted his job was that his travelling expense would be met by the department; asks for a check to pay the enclosed hotel bill; notes that although he was appointed to Norfolk, he was ordered to Petersburg. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS. Including PDS, bills of $56.70 and $35.80 for room and board at the Bollingbrook Hotel; signed by D.A. Weisiger, proprietor. 2 pp.","Delivers information about the signers of a Petition of Citizens [in favor of the appointment of Dr. A. R. Shands as inspector at City Point]. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Gives an account of the inefficiency of the present customs official at City Point, John Matthews; gives information about the four signers of the enclosed petition asking for action to be taken on the matter. 3 pp. ACyS of ALS. Including Cy of D [in Tyler's handwriting], petition to remove John Matthews. 1 p.","Provides information which Tyler thinks would be of interest to the department; responds to the Department letter of 24 July 1878 that terminated his position with the Department, argues that this action was \"unjust in view of the past services and sacrifices to the Republican party;\" states that he knows the source of this action; wishes that he had been appointed to a position \"more 'suitable' to my personal and social status.\" 3 pp. ACyS of ALS.","In response to Tyler's letter of the 18th [Sept. 1878], states that \"the Department could not do otherwise than it did\"[...] \"in face of charges made as to your personal habits and inview of what had previously occurred;\" returns Tyler's \"kind sentiments.\" 3 pp. ALS.","Regrets that Tyler proposed to influence the election campaign against Dr. Jorgenson; notes the value of a Republican winning in the South and urges Tyler not to interfere, no matter what he thinks of Jorgenson personally; discusses the problem of sectionalism in party politics and the political equality of all men, \"white or black\" assures Tyler that the charges brought against him were not made by Jorgenson and if Tyler can prove them to be unfounded, he will restore Tyler to his position. 8 pp. ALS.","Invoice for check of $92.50 for Tyler's expenses. 1 p. PDS.","Urges the Department to restore Tyler to his position; believes Tyler to have \"discharged the duties of his office faithfully\" and \"that the Department could not obtain a more conscientious, reliable, or intelligent office.\" 2 pp. Cy of ALS.","Asks that the order to terminate Tyler's position be rescinded; argues tha the action was taken to prevent him from running against Dr. Jorgenson; believes Tyler to have \"discharged faithfully all the duties the Department required of him;\" recounts Tyler's past services for the party. 3 pp. ALS.","In response to Sherman's letter of the 25th of that month, points out that it was obviously in Jorgenson's interests to have him removed; states that Mr. Braxton, Customs Collector at Norfolk has been \"playing a double political game\" in support of \"Goode in the Norfolk district and for Jorgenson in this District;\" notes that whatever Braxton has said against him is pure hearsay since they have never met; describes Braxton as \"utterly infamous in his private relations, and a liar;\" calls Dr. Jorgensen an \"unkempt scoundrel;\" states that his actions have been done from his heart and with the interests of the Party in mind; promises not to act against Jorgensen in deference to Sherman. 7 pp. AcyS of ALS.","Describes a device invented by Professor Williamson which Newman believes will be in great demand in India - \"at once a Water Cooler, a Refrigerator, and an Air Cooler and Purifier.\" 1 p. Cy of ALS.","Regrets Tyler leaving his city; informs Tyler that \"I and my dear ones are sadly in need, and I know not what we shall do;\" discusses the value of bestowing \"equal patronage on all classes.\" 2 pp. ALS.","Congratulates Sherman for his \"triumph last night in the U.S. Senate in regard to the New York Custom House nominations;\" notes that Sherman is \"growing in strength before the country in view of the issue of 1880.\" 3 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Inquires as to Tyler's present status; states he would like to get a new position under the government and asks Tyler for advice and assistance in this matter. 2 pp. ALS.","Asks Phillips to deliver the enclosed letter from John Tyler to Mr. Barnes of the International Review; describes Tyler as a \"Gentleman of very great and wide literary experience.\" 1 p. Cy of ALS.","Asks Barnes if he will accept him as a contributor to the International Review; gives his literary credentials; describes his literary style, 3 pp. Cy of ALS.","Discusses the organization and plans of the \"national or Greenback Party\" to gain control of Congress and the presidency. 3 pp. ACys of ALS.","Expresses desire to examine any articles which Tyler may wish to send for publication in the International Review.","Promises to obtain a patent for Williamson's \"Aeriatron\" in Canada; asks for all the information on the device in order to be prepared for his presentation of the device to the Canadian government,. 2 pp. Cy of ALS.","Explains that due to the amount of material that they have had to examine, they [the North American Review] have not been able \"to give careful attention before this to your paper on the issue of 1880.\" 1 p. ALS. Including Nwscl., an advertisement for the \"St. Louis Magazine.\" 1 p.","Informs Tyler that the editor of the North American Review has not yet been able to reach a decision concerning Tyler's article. 1 p. ACs.","Explains how lonely it has been without Tyler; gives news of her family; wishes Tyler to come visit before he leaves. 2 pp. Cy of ALS.","Sends Sherman an article from the New Orleans Times; believes that a Republican ticket of Sherman as President and Hamilton Fish of New York as Vice-President would best be able \"to meet the issue of 1880.\" 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Gives a favorable report on the operation of Prof. Williamson's Aeriatron in the Washington Female Seminary; states that \"the young ladies study with more ease;\" and that \"the air is kept perfectly pure.\" 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Asks Tyler to help him obtain the signature of Tyler's father, ex-President Tyler, as he has collected the autographs of all the presidents of the United States except Tyler's. 2 pp. ALS.","Agrees to make a similar agreement with Tyler as to the Aeriatron in regards to Florida as had been made for Eastern Louisiana, but not for Texas; gives Tyler the instructions for creating a mixture to pour into the Aeriatron. 2 pp. ALS.","Congratulates Tyler on his introduction of the \"Aeriatron\" into New Orleans; discusses certificates of Dr. Saunderland's and others to whom Tyler had earlier referred; discusses experiments with the \"Aeriatron.\" 4 pp. ALS. Including AN, a postscript detailing chemical mixtrues for the \"Aeriatron;\" 2 pp., and frag., the address of A. C. Litchfield, United States Consul General.","Encloses a certificate from the third auditor; explains how valuable this endorsement for the Aeriatron is, in view of the offensive air of the auditor's office; hopes that Tyler is making progress. 2 pp. ALS. Inluding Cy of AMsS, an endorsement from Horace Austin, Auditor, in regards to the Aeriatron. 1 p.","Discusses recent appointments in the Senate; mentions the progress of his case against Denver and Peck in the Supreme Court; discusses matters of his estates. 2 pp. ALS.","Discusses how much she enjoys Washington, D.C.; gives news of her family; describes her social life. 3 pp. ALS.","Asks Sherman to \"glance over our Vicksburg address as contained in the Picayune of this morning;\" mentions the Bourbon Democrat plan to halt the \"Negroe-exodus;\" explains the selection of Governor Foote to present the address. 1 p. ACyS of ALS. Including Nwscl of the Picayune of 3 May 1879 dealing with the Vicksburg Labor Convention. 1 p.","Thanks Tyler for sending him a copy of Tyler's exposition and paper; refuses to accept Tyler's offer of sending 150 more copies, but asks for 25 or 50; mentions Austin's certificate which Williamson had mailed earlier to Tyler. 2 pp. ALS.","Details the proceedings at the Vicksburg Labor-question Convention; explains the reasons for drawing up a new preamble and resolution for the convention which they include. 2 pp. Cy of ALS. Including Nwscls on the resolutions of Gov. Foote at the Vicksburg Convention. 2 pp.","Describes to Sherman the plot hatched by the \"Bourbon Democrats and Bull-dozers\" at the Vicksburg convention to keep the Negroes held to the land and gain control of the Administration and Congress in 1880; notes that the \"carpet-baggers\" have lost nearly all influence in the South; assures Sherman in a postscipt that he is abstaining \"entirely from all official interferences.\" 6 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Thanks Tyler for his account of the events at the Vicksburg Convention. 1 p. ALS.","Apologizes for not having written in so long; sends news of her father and other family members; social news; asks Tyler to write to Senator Margen for her father. 4 pp. ALS.","Informs Tyler of a requisition for two \"Aeriatrons\" by the chief clerk of the Light-House Board; encloses copy of an endorsement of the Aeriatron by the above-mentioned clerk; asks for 25 copies of Tyler's paper on the Aeriatron and encloses stamps. Including Cy of ALS, endorsement of the Aeriatron by A. B. Johnson, Chief Clerk. 2 pp.","Informs Tyler that Mr. Tracey will introduce Tyler and himself [Foote] at Dr. Hartzell's; arranges for his son to pick up Tyler at 6:30. 1 p. ALS.","Discusses Sherman's chances against General Grant as presidential nominee for 1880; notes that the \"Coloured People have, unquestionably, moved up solidly to our position\" after the revelation of their former leaders' intent at the Vicksburg convention, thanks to Gov. Foote; discusses the upcoming mass-meeting at Lafayette Square. 4 pp. ACyS of ALS. Including Nwscl on the subject of the \"Negroe Exodus\" and the mass-meeting to be held at Lafayette Square on 21 May 1879. 3 clippings.","Acknowledges receipt of Tyler's letters; notes that Annie received her package from Tyler; gives news of Annie and Mr. Benehan; inquires as to when Tyler expects to return to Washington. 2 pp. ALS.","Sends Sherman copies of the \"Observer\" and the \"Southwestern Christian Advocate\" on the subject of the mass meeting held at LaFayette Square, New Orleans, on 21 May 1879; describes the editor of the \"Advocate,\" Mr. Hartzell who is also the Presiding Elder of the Methodist Church in that area; details the proceedings of the Queens dinner at the St. Charles Hotel; gives news of Mayor Weeks' activities, notes that the involvement of the Post-Office and Custom House gauges with the Grant Campaign Committee is due merely to their \"fishing about for the chances of official retention under General Grant.\" 4 pp. ACyS of ALS. Including News dealing with the Vicksburg Labor Convention and the Mass meeting at Lafayette Square, New Orleans, \"The New Orleans Observer,\" 10 May 1879, and the \"South Western Chrisitan Advocate,\" 29 May 1879. Transferred to Newspaper Collection.","Announces intention to call on Tyler the next day at 10:00 AM to talk \"of our mutual friend the sec'y of the Treasury.\" 1 p. ALS.","Advises Sherman on issues he believes necessary to be acted upon in the interest of the 1880 election campaign; details methods of controlling the officials in Louisiana that are there in the interest of Senator Kellogg: Andrew Dumant, W. H. Dirkgrave and H. Ingalls; gives ideas on swinging the conservative men of the area over to the Republican party; informs Sherman of Gov. Foote's address at the Commencement of the New Orleans Institute for the education of Coloured Teachers and Ministers. 6 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Informs Tyler that \"Mr. Jewett has no authority to speak for me or in my name;\" acknowledges receipt of Tyler's letters. 1 p. LS.","Discusses Senator Kellogg's position; believes it to be too soon to act upon Tyler's suggestions; approves the course of action of Mr. Foote and Tyler; discusses the need to \"secure conservative support among white men...willing to give to the colored people their Constitutional rights;\" believes Tyler should talk with Dumont and Dirkgrave; gives support of Col. Anderson. 5 pp. LS.","Thanks Tyler for his letters; gives news of their home in Jacksonville; notes that he is \"still as poor as a church mouse;\" family news. 4 pp. ALS.","Warns Sherman of the continuing danger to the Nation and the Republican Party from the South; states that, based upon his observations, everything \"hangs upon the Presidential issue of 1880, and the security of the whole depends upon the success of the Republican Party;\" warns that it is \"the intention of the Southern Democracy...to destroy the Union and the Nation;\" describes the hatred in the South of anyone who is not a Democrat; notes the buildup of military strength in the South; lists federal officers in the area and informs Sherman of their \"friendliness;\" towards him [Sherman] and their political orientation; gives suggestions as to how to deal with them. 12 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Expresses desire to relate all his observations which concern Sherman's interests in the area in regard to the election of 1880; gives a lengthy account of influential people and positions in the area and gives suggestions of courses of action for Sherman to promote his interests; complements Mr. Pitkin's paper on the election issue of 1880 [in a postscript]. 14 pp. ACys of ALS.","Describes the involvement of a number of people in the Great Campaign for 1800; relates the editorial attack upon himself, Gov. Foote and Sherman in the Times newspaper of New Orleans; discusses the faithfulness of some of Sherman's supporters in the area; describes the \"New Liberal Republican Democratic Conspiracy\" which hopes to set William M, Evarts of New York as President who would then be \"as powerless in the hands of the Southern majority of the New Party as an infant;\" complements Pitkin's abilities, but warns Sherman to be cautious with him. 12 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Mentions the Centennial Address made by Marshall Pitkin; believes Pitkin to still be the best man for the job of Collector. 1 p. ACyS of ALS.","Informs Tyler of Mattie's wedding to Charles R. Chaires; asks for money to repay a loan needed for the wedding; describes job problems; sends regards from family. 3 pp. ALS.","1 p. N. Including Nwscl, \"The Tilden Conspiracy, How it was Frustrated,\" New Orleans Times [21 June 1879], interview with Gen. Stewart L. Woodward concerning the steps taken to \"defeat any attempts to inaugurate Mr. Tilden in this city [New York] as president of the United States on the 4th of March, 1877.\" 1 p.","Believes that the peace and unity of the Nation is dependant upon the disruption of the Democratic Party in the Southern States, especially in Louisiana; advocates the appointment of Mr. Pitkin as Collector in the Custom House since \"this State [La.], cannot be redeemed from Democratic control with the present officials here in the political front of the Republican Party;\" believes that with Mr. Pitkin, the Republican Party will be able to entice the \"conservative white men property-holders\" to their side for the 1880 election; states that the present officials are, for the most part, \"well known as the Confederates and Pals of Kellogg in disreputable transactions;\" warns of the imminent danger to the Republican Party and to the Nation if immediate steps are not taken. 13 pp. AcyS of ALS.","Acknowledges receipt of Sherman's letter of the 19th of the month; assures Sherman that his actions have been entirely legitimate and that he has never had \"a mere pecuniary motive\" for his actions. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Describes the \"Grant Clubs that have sprung up in New Orleans; relates the contents of several editorials concerning the 1880 election; recommends the confirmation of Pitkins which he explained in earlier letters; assures Sherman that he has kept a low profile in New Orleans, avoiding any associations; believes that \"all political matters will go well in Louisiana, and reflectively elsewhere in the South\" if his actions are acted upon. 4 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Scope and Contents","Discusses Col. William Wright's visit to Washington to inform the [Treasury] Department that \"ex union soldiers had been ignored in Custom House appointments;\" states however that \"nearly 40 ex union soldiers are on the Custom House rolls, about a quarter of the force;\" discusses the program that has been created for the removal of 57 present C. H. employees to replace them with ex-union soldiers. 3 pp. ALS.","Draws attention to an editorial in the \"Democrat\" that Gov. Foote believed to be \"indicative of a split in the Democratic Party, the more healthy and conservative portion siding in the future with the Republican Party;\" urges Sherman to take action to take advantage of the situation; discusses Col. W[illiam] Wright's trip to Washington to represent the interests of ex-union soldiers in Custom-House employment; discusses Wright's and others' connections with the local Grant clubs; warns Sherman of the scheming conducted by \"these old Louisiana Political huckstering knaves.\" 3 pp. ACyS.","Thanks Tyler for the information that he and Gov. Foote have supplied about the political situation in Louisiana; discusses the matter of the Black \"exodus\" from the South and his policy on the Subject; asks Tyler to continue supplying information; promises to try to get more support from the Administration for Tyler. 6 pp. ALS.","States that Tyler's \"suggestions to the Adm[inistratio]n looking to official changes at New Orleans, will not be acted upon till after the coming election, if at all;\" thanks Tyler for his support; criticizes Sherman for continuing to keep the present disreputable officials in Louisiana; believes that \"we owe the Northern Republicans nothing\" and speaks of a possible coalition between Southern Republicans and Conservatives in the area to support a Conservative-Democratic candidate; states that \"we care nothing for long-range assurances of good will from the north.\" 8 pp. ALS. Including ALS from Pitkin informing Tyler that he wrote the above letter, \"not one word whereof would I revoke under any circumstances.\" 1 p.","Asks for definite assurances that Sherman and the Administration will take action in Louisiana along the lines suggested by Tyler; believes that failure to do so will jeopardize \"everything in a National point of view;\" denounces Senator Kellogg; warns that \"your [Sherman's] friends can easily form Conservative Combinations for State purposes;\" warns Sherman of the danger to the Nation should the Republicans not win the election of 1880. 4 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Reemphasizes the need for a change in the Collectorship of New Orleans due to the upcoming election in December called by the Constitutional Convention that was just adjourned; discusses Pitkin's views on the subject; stresses the importance of an alliance between the Republican Party and Conservatives in the South; believes that Sherman's election as President would be assured in 1880 \"provided the political unity of the Sixteen States of the South is broken up.\" 5 pp. Df. of L.","Praises Tyler's \"courage and vigor\" in representing their interests at the Capital; states that there is no news as yet about \"Mr. Richardson's comission as a special agent of the P.O. Dept.\" 2 pp. ALS.","Informs Tyler that the office of Mayor Weeks was broken into by order of the Collector [Badger] by Lawler, Boyle and Edwards; calls for immediate action to be taken; reports that \"important sections of the party are announcing that under no circumstances will they act under the Federal officials now in office;\" discusses the \"intention to open war on Weeks in the 'Times'\" which was prevented by Jewett. 4 pp. ALS.","Encloses a letter about the Kellogg scandal which wants Tyler to have printed in the Washington Republican; believes that the editor of the Republican, Brooks, \"will use it gladly\" as he is down on Kellogg;\" thanks Tyler for his \"championship of the good cause here.\" 2 pp. ALS.","Believes that a united South might be able to win over a few Northern states nd secure a Democratic victory in 1880; warns of the danger of civil war in connection with the 1880 election and of the selfish ambitions of politicians; notes that the \"only care\" of the Chief Magistrate, however, \"is to offer suggestions as to how to avoid the upcoming danger. 5 pp. [Cy?] of AL, incomplete.","Discusses the corruption associated with Senator Kellogg; describes Kellogg's scandal at the 'Packard House' where \"the Republican commissioners secured fresh return blanks from the State Registrar's office and by a concerted fraud, returned the three defeated Republican candidates elected;\" describes the ring of Kellogg's co-conspirators, including Louis Sauer [Appraiser of Customs for involvement of Packard; relates the suspicious history of Kellogg's career and believes that the administration \"will not weep when the Senate ejects its last 'carpet-bagger'.\" 11 pp. AL.","Hopes that the \"administration will be able to appreciate justly your [JT] high merits and qualifications;\" hopes that Tyler will be able to secure an official position; regrets that there is no vacancy in his office; states that he is \"not at all mingling in the political strife here\" and will be content with \"any one of the distinguished Republican Statesmen now spoken of for the Presidency;\" discusses the upcoming election of 1880. 5 pp. ALS.","Thanks Tyler for writing on his behalf to Gov. Foote; assures Tyler that he [Jewett] and Pitkin will control the Republican convention of Oct. 20; states that the \"party looks to us for leadership in a bitter war upon Kellogg;' denounces Kellogg; promises to write tomorrow. 5 pp. ALS.","Asks for a copy of Tyler's sypher key as he lost his own; announces the appointment of Richardson; discusses the upcoming convention and his method of controlling it with Pitkin. 2 pp. ALS. Including post script, discusses the address published by the soldiers association against Kellogg. 1 p.","Acknowledges receipt of Tyler's letter of the 6th; states that he is \"insufficiently equipped with means\" to run for the governship as Gov. Foote has advised; promises to take an active part in the convention; wants to \"show this imbecile Adm[inistratio]n that its sub-imbeciles here are in no sense representative or even pensioners on our political grace longer.\" 2 pp. ALS.","Asks Tyler to get information as to the whereabouts of Special Agent Weeks and try to get him to return as soon as possible; is convinced that control of the convention is assured. 2 pp. ALS.","Informs Tyler that his letter has just been read by Pitkin and Jewett and that they \"fully concur in all your suggestions;\" states that the other gentlemen to whom Tyler referred are unkown to him; intends to write an open letter in response to Tyler's. 2 pp. ALS.","Discusses the events at the convention - \"all did not go as well as we hoped for some were seduced by promises from the C. H. [Customs House]\"; describes losses sustained by the C. H.; describes the use of alcohol and ballot-box stuffing in the election; asks for Tyler to send his thoughts on the matters presented. 6 pp. ALS.","Encloses letter which he had promised to send Tyler; asks Tyler to read it and if published, to see to the collection of proof sheets; believes the letter to be \"an honest and independant expression of my views and feelings,\" but doubts whether it will get published in \"these times of editorial apathy.\" 2 pp. ALS.","Discusses how Beattie was going to select him [Pitkin] as Chairman of the Campaign Com., but had backed down under pressure from \"Wharton, Badger, Lewis, Marks and Co.\" and selected McMillan, whom the C. Housers dislike heartily;\" informs Tyler that he had put Sypher on the committee list of 25; fears that Sypher will not be interested \"with the C. H. toads squatting on the campaign.\" 2 pp. ALS.","Announces that the secretaryship of the Campaign Committee was offered to him and that he would take it if he was paid $100 per week; states that \"as this campaign is a preordained failure, I want my compensation in advance this time;\" wishes Sherman could be President, but knows it to be impossible; adds that Sherman might have had a delegation had he acted on his suggestions in January 1879; discusses the chances of Louisiana republicans; reveals information [confidential] from W. H. Roberts that Marks was to be removed; discusses Beattie's character and his actions concerning Pitkin; suggests making Pitkin Collector. 2 pp. ALS.","Sends a newspaper clipping detailing the Republican platform in the area; discusses prospects for the 1880 election, sectionalism in Congress, and the political situation in general; states that there are Democrats in Congress who realize they must make a change in tactics if they want the party to make a respectable showing in the election of 1880; discusses rumors of a conspiracy of Southern Republicans in Washington to join the Democrats if the election were given a sectional aspect; warns of the danger of this. 15 pp. ALS. Including Nwscl - report on the Republican platform and list of members of the State Central Committee [Louisiana].","Asks Tyler to \"push Postmaster Edmunds into getting us three or four Northern speakers;\" explains the necessity of this; discusses attempts to win over ex-confederates and conservatives; asks Tyler to talk with Sypher about getting their ticket in the newspapers. 1 p. ALS.","Encloses photographs and a letter for Mrs. Hayes inspection of relatives of the late Major General George H. Thomas; gives details of the family. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Praises Tyler for \"this singular analytical power of your mind\" in relation to previous information given on the political situation; asks Tyler for his perspectives on the present situation - the election of 1880 and the relationship between Virginia and the South. 2 pp. ALS.","Offers some suggestions for corrections of Robers' address [on the state debt?]; promises to try to help pay for the publication. 2 pp. ALS. Including Nwscl, on the State debt [June 19, 1879]. 1 p.","Inquires as to the whereabouts of several endorsements and recommendations of Tylers that he gave to the Senate Judiciary Committee when he was confirmed as Assessor of Internal Revenue for Florida. 11 pp. ALS.","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.","Asks to secure Tyler's influence in obtaining an appointment in the Pension office in Washington; lists his credentials. 2 pp. ALS.","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 \"full harvest of beneficience may be reaped to all her [Virginia's] people;\" discusses the Readjustor coalition's bid to break up the political solidarity of the South; notes that as soon as \"Virginia becomes arrayed Nationally, in spirit and in truth, Sectionalism will cease.\" 13 pp. ACyS of ALS.","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.\"","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.","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.","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.","Advises Tyler as to room accommodations in the area, 2 pp. ALS.","Handwritten copy of a letter marked \"Personal\" to John Sherman about Yorktown Customs Office, elections and other political viewpoints.","Advises Tyler on his trip to the Republican convention; discusses the role of Tucker the lighthouse keeper. 11 pp. ALS. Including Nwscl dated as 25 August 1880 from West Point, Va., concerning John Tyler's declaration of allegiance to Hancock.","Discusses the plans of the Bourbon Funder faction to create divisions among the ranks of the Republicans; states that may succeed in leading away the Coloured people; notes that Baily is the only one who could give the Bourbons a chance at the election; asks Tyler to ask Baily to withdraw. 3 pp. ALS.","Quotes to Baily a letter from General Mahone urging Baily to withdraw his candidacy; advises Baily to do the same; informs Baily of the character and status of Mahone. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Relates the advantage to the Southern states there would have been if there were more men like Tyler who had the courage to affiliate themselves with the Republican party and endure the stamp of \"Traitor and Renegade\" by their fellow citizens; encloses a letter in support of President Grant in 1872. 6 pp. ALS.","Copy of above letter in Tyler's hand. 4 pp. Cy of ALS.","Recommends John Tyler to the office of Attorney General; complimetns Tyler's abilities as a \"learned and eloquent writer and speaker, a lawyer of known reputation.\" 1 p. Cy of ALS.","Apologizes to Tyler for the delay in sending the letters Tyler had requested. 1 p. ALS.","Asks Tyler to meet him at the Court House at 12 tomorrow to discuss business connected with Tyler's legislation. 1 p. ALS.","Encloses letters from Colonel Ewell of interest to Devens; discusses his past employment; asks for employment in the Department of the Attorney General. 4 pp. Cy of ALS.","Encloses letters from Colonel Ewell, President of William and Mary College; discusses the upcoming election and the Mahone movement; urges the Republican party to join forces with Mahone to create \"a true National attitude in the Senate\" and to crush out the Bourbon Democracy and break up the South; discusses prospects for local elections [Virginia]; asks for a commission to be restored to him. 5 pp. ACys of ALS.","Informs Tyler with regret that he cannot find any employment for him in the Department; explains that there is already a number of others on file waiting for employment and that there is no hope for a position for Tyler. 3 pp. LS.","Informs Tyler that the Attorney General would very much enjoy appointing Tyler to a position in the department, but regrests that he cannot do so. 2 pp. ALS.","Introduces a letter that he wrote to Sherman which he included in this letter; sends his respects to Tyler and his daughter. 1 p. Cy of ALS.","Compliments the accomplishments of John Tyler, Jr., describes Tyler's hardships as a result of his becoming Republican; urges Sherman and the party to reward those southern Republicans like Tyler who worked so hard for the cause. 3 pp. Cy of ALS.","Expresses desire to invite Tyler to Norfolk to deliver lectures; discusses the time and terms of the lecture; asks Tyler to respond if the terms are agreeable. 3 pp. ALS. Including Nwscl, 2 p.","Informs Sherman that \"General John Tyler is desirous of an appointment in your Department;\" compliments Tyler's abilities. 1 p. Cy of ALS.","Calls attention to Tyler's hope for appointment in the government; praises Tyler's abilities and support of the Republican party; recommends his appointment. 1 p. Cy of ALS.","Praises at length all of Hayes' successes during his presidency; congratulates his statesmanship; calls his attention to the letter from Ewell to show that not everyone thinks ill of Tyler. 3 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Forwards 6 copies of the Gazette to Tyler; hopes the publication will do Tyler good in Washington; intends to publish the same article right before Tyler's lectures in Norfolk; regrets that he cannot pay Tyler in advance for the lectures. 2 pp. ALS.","States that \"Brady can do nothing for the present;\" promises to do whatever he can to promote Tyler's interests. 1 p. ALS.","Apologizes for their long delay in replying to Tyler's letter; states that they will be happy to examine his paper on the \"Disaster on the Princeton\" and any other article. 2 pp. C.","Informs Tyler that he sent 6 additional copies of the Liberal yesterday; discusses which ways would be best to get the article across to the people; argues that the publication of the material from Whig and President Ewell would work against Tyler's audience; discusses how to use the publications as a \"masked battery with a deadly effect;\" states that he wil give the circular to everyone with a \"spoon-ful of brains\" in Norfolk. 3 pp. ALS.","Regrets that they cannot use Tyler's poem; explains that they did not have room for so large an article as Tyler's manuscipt relating to the Princeton disaster; states that they might be able to use such an article if it was restricted to five pages in length; gives information regarding a book Tyler had spoken of. 3 pp. ALS.","Mentions his family's relation to the family of Major General George H. Thomas; discusses the prospects of Garfield appointing a man from the South for his cabinet; suggests Judge Robert W. Hughes and Colonel Benjamin S. Ewell for Attorney General and Secretary of the Interior; discusses the advantage to be gained from selecting such men and the future of the nationalist spirit in the South. 4 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Acknowledges receipt of Tyler's letter, is \"gratified to know that you are still alive and well;\" is \"sorry we lost Hancock;\" asks Tyler's opinion of Garfield; announces the recovery of Florida from the 'ashes' and invites Tyler down. 3 pp. ALS. Including Nwscl on Mahone and Hancock in the Virginia elections. 1 p.","Informs Tyler with regret that the Herndern property is rented for 1881; hopes that Tyler will again take residence in West Point. 1 p. ALS.","Informs Tyler that the papers have not come to hand; will do as he asked as soon as they come. 1 p. C.","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.","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.","Informs Tyler that his lectures have to be postponed to January 13 and 14. 1 p. Telegram.","Thanks Tyler for the information and suggestions in his letter. 1 p. ALS.","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.","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.","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.","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.","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.","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.","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.","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.","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.","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.","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.","Explains his pecuniary interest in the joint venture of Critcher and Strong in Arizona and Sonora; details his life of hardship the past few years as he was scorned and abused because of his views; states that he is interested in the Arizona and Sonora project in order to be able to provide comfortable for his daughter. 4 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Details some of the events in his life from the past three years in response to Anderson's request. 5 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Announces that he will be pleased to see Tyler in Florida and asks him to call at his house upon his arrival. 1 p. ALS.","Reaffirms his statements to Garfield concerning Ewell, but does not believe that any appointment will be made from the South; informs Ewell of Lewis' trip to Mentor, Ohio; believes that the \"liberal movement will sweep the state this year overwhelmingly;\" includes additional letters so that \"you may understand and appreciate more fully some matters personal to myself.\" 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Reminds Windom of his previous contributions of information; states that he is not seeking an appointment; discusses the future of the Colored People and the Republican party in relation to the Mahone movement in Virginia; believes the the failure of the liberal movement will result in the reestablishment of \"Bourbon Democratic Rule and tyranny;\" notes the existence of an anti-Mahone faction with Wickham, Deuzendorf and Jorgensen who are plotting to seize control of the chief federal offices in Virginia. 11 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Regrets to have found that Tyler has been ordered to Florida; discusses politics, family matters. 3 pp. ALS.","Relates his orders to report to Florida and his actions when he reached there in response to his instructions issued by Windom's department on the 8th of February. 3 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Details political situation in Florida; believes that Florida can be redeemed from Democratic control and that he can bring it about working with \"Old-line Whigs;\" details his past activities and appointments. 9 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Responds to Department orders to make a report; describes the illicit activity of 3 schooners, the Attic, Gertrude and Boyle which are engaged in smuggling liquors to the various hotels in Florida; notes ways to prevent future such problems; asks for his paycheck for work in February. 13 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Acknowledges receipt of Tyler's letter; asks for his views on the President and Mr. Windom; discusses Tyler's relationship with Mahone; states that the 'Staunton Virginian' will soon be in full accord with the movement. 2 pp. ALS.","Asks for information concerning the burial site of the late President Tyler; wishes to obtain a steroescopic view of the grave. 1 p. TL.","Asks where he could obtain a stereoscopic view of President Tyler's grave. 1 p. TL.","Informs Haines that no steroscopic view of his father's grave has been taken; gives Haines the location of the grave and notes that no monument has been erected on the spot. 1 p. ACyS of ALS.","States that Mr. Palmore has given claim on their minerals due to poor health; offers them a vacant house to stay in if they should come visit the mines; states that he is anxious to have the mines worked; encloses a sample. 2 pp. ALS.","States that he had been digging in his Kaolin mine and found it to improve in quality and quantity; invites Kellam up to look farther into the vains [sic]; asks Kellam to write before he comes. 2 pp. ALS.","Discusses Mahone and the Readjusters; describes John Tyler, Jr. favorably and \"well fitted for any position in or out of the State;\" mentions the rising influence of the railroad. 4 pp. ALS.","Notes that they found a \"considerable quantity of Kaolin\" at the last place he worked and also found a good deal of mica at the old pit; asks Chappell to come up soon. 1 p. C.","Asks Kellam to come up and look at the Kolin mine. 2 pp. ALS.","Discusses Mr. Kellam and the Kaolin mine. 2 pp. ALS.","Asks what Mr. Massey thought of the letter; asks about matters in Richmond; states that he had advised Mr. Dezendorf to support Tyler and had convinced Dezendorf not to fight Lively. 2 pp. ALS.","Is pleased to hear of Tyler's high regard for him; states that he will be in Richmond and would like to see Tyler. 1 p. ALS.","Invites Tyler to address the readjusters of New Kent on August 11; includes travel arrangements. 1 p. ALS.","Describes the virtue of John Tyler, Jr., and his \"able, statesmanlike, patriotic and elegant address\" to the people of New Kent; notes the resolution passed by the Readjusters to have Tyler's address published in the Whig. 2 pp. Cy of ALS.","Asks Tyler to verify his promise to write Baker a \"Christmas Tree speech;\" requests Tyler to \"dot the speech with some sentimentality\" as \"this leaves one or all, and the Readjusters happy.\" 1 p. ALS.","Asks Tyler to go and see General Carmen, Chief Clerk of the Agriculture Dept., and persuade him to keep Watson's daughter Marion on as long as he can. 1 p. ALS.","Discusses the issue between Massey and Mahone at the \"Colaition\" caucus of last night; believes that the Jorgensen, Dezendorf and Wickham faction and the Democrats will join forces with the Masseyites; describes Mahone's character and his attempt to set himself up as an \"absolute Dictator;\" explains to Arthur that he is provideing this information solely out of courtesy and that he is not seeking official favor by such action. 5 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Expresses his views on the \"Coalition party\" of Virginia; describes his past experiences in the South and his services to the Republican party; believes himself entitled to promotion in the same line of service; asks for General Longstreet as an assistant acting under his instruction. 5 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Regrets that he could not honor Crook's request for an autograph letter of Tyler's father as all his papers were taken from Tyler Jr. during the Civil War; gives a detailed acount of the Tyler family history. 6 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Fears that \"my baby\" is sick as he hasn't heard from her for over a week; discusses his prospects for employment; asks her to keep up her spirits. 2 pp. ALS.","Encloses copy of a letter from Everett to John C. New, Assistant Secretary of the Treasury; hopes it will do Tyler good. 1 p. Cy of ALS.","Explains how Tyler convinced him to be a Republican after listening to a speech of his; recommends highly Tyler for an appointment in the Treasury Department. 2 pp. Cy of ALS.","Congratulates Tyler upon the Secretary's \"partial recognition\" of his merits; trusts that this will lead to \"more remunerative ackowledgments of your intrinsic worth.\" 1 p. ALS.","Is glad that Lively disapproves of Dezendorf's actions in antagonizing the Coalition movement in Virginia; states that \"this Committee desires the election of the gentlemen to Congress nominated by the Coalition movement in Virginia.\" 1 p. TL.","Congratulates Tyler on the recognition of his merits by the Secretary of the Treasury; states that they are in \"want\" and look to Tyler for the relief he promised and is now able to afford. 1 p. ALS.","Acknowledges receipt of $20 from Tyler making a total of $175 paid from 1865; gives family news. 4 pp. ALS.","Acknowledges receipt of four notes of $50 each which he accepts as payment in full; dicusses financial arrangements; states that his wife is confined to bed and would like to see Tyler. 1 p. ALS.","Speaks of old times, old friends; discusses Tyler's career; gives family news; believes that \"there still exists sympathy for the old cause\" in Tyler's \"warm heart.\" 4 pp. ALS.","Gives Tyler a bill from the Capitol hotel to September 3; describes preferred method of payment. 2 pp. ALS. Including ADS, receipt of $46.60 on above account dated 1 November 1884. 1 p.","Asks Tyler if he can get a position for him in the government; believes President Arthur would do well for himself to appoint the grandson of President Tyler; discusses his work at the Savannah Morning News as managing editor. 1 p. ALS.","Thanks Tyler for his prompt reply to his earlier letter; states again that his reason in writing is that he finds his present job \"not at all pleasant\" and would be interested in getting a government appointment. 1 p. ALS.","States that he has managed to convince the landlord to wait to the 10th to take the rent; asks Tyler if he can get the money to them a day earlier than the 11th, when the note matures; informs Tyler that there will be a vacant room there soon and invites him to come live there. 1 p. ALS.","Discusses his present appointment and prospects for the furture; advises her to stay in Virginia as all the money he now makes goes to support her aunt Letty; gives news of Bessie Denison; believes that if Mr. New becomes the Secretary of the Treasury, his [JT] future will be secure.","Replies to Lively's letter that the Committee is \"heartily and earnestly in favor of the election of Hon. Harry Libbey to Congress.\" 1 p. TL.","Informs Tyler that he succeeded in procuring the \"Blue Book\" and had it delivered to Tyler at the Clarendon; states that he will also send five volumes of the Paris Exposition; lets Tyler know that he would be happy to secure any other books from the State Department that Tyler might want. 1 p. ALS.","Informs Tyler that he sent to the Post Office a package containing the \"Paris Exposition report\" and that it will be necessary for Tyler to go and pick it up. 1 p. ALS.","Asks Tyler for the $60 he owes for board at the Capitol Hotel as he is in a bad financial situation; states that the \"political horizon looks bright for the cause of Liberalism in Virginia.\"","Requests the presence of Tyler at a meeting of the Pioneer Council [S. of I.] on Saturday Nov. 11 at 7:30. 1 p. ACS.","Asks Tyler's assistance in helping his wife obtain her share of Henry Curtis' will; asks Tyler to think the matter over carefully and set a percentage rate for his services. 3 pp. ALS.","Thanks Tyler for the Christmas gifts he sent her; hopes the New Year will be profitable for Tyler; gives family news. 2 pp. ALS.","Begs Tyler to get his papers at once from Richmond; believes Tyler to be able to help in this matter more than anyone else; gives family news. 3 pp. ALS.","Thanks Tyler for his letter and clippings; explains that she cannot give Tyler news of West Point as she has not been there since September; hopes that Tyler will write as often as possible. 2 pp. ALS.","States that he is recovering from his ailments; regrets \"the loss of our pleasant whist party;\" thanks Tyler for his hospitality, offers to reciprocate. 2 pp. ALS.","Wants to see Tyler; hopes to get settled down in a few days. 1 p. ALS.","Sends seasons greetings. 1 p. ALS.","Asks Tyler to come to her house at 4 o'clock on a business matter. 1 p. ALS.","Acknowledges receipt of Tyler's note and enclosed slip of 1 January. 1 p. LS.","Thanks Tyler for the newspaper clippings containing Tyler's speech upon the character of the late Alexander Eagleton. 1 p. ALS.","An invitation for 8:00. 1 p. ANS.","Describes the occasion of the resignation of President Tyler's Cabinet in 1841. 1 p. Df incomplete.","Thanks Tyler about Bolts; asks \"who was the old housekeeper at Greenway after grandmother's death in 1797;\" asks him to look at his article in American History magazine. 1 p. ACS.","Thanks Tyler for the articles he sent. 1 p. ALS.","Returns the dollar that Tyler borrowed from Lamar last year. 1 p. ACyS of ALS.","Discusses the two trunks left by Tyler at the Ford's Hotel which he picked up; describes what he placed in the trunks; encloses receipt from Ford's Hotel; states that he shipped the trunks today to Tyler C.O.D. 2 pp. ALS. Including ADS, Tyler's IOU for $17.60, 1 p. and ALS, from Rosere acknowledging receipt of same. 1 p.","Discusses the claim of Tyler's sister, L. Semple, to a piece of property now owned by the College of William and Mary; promises to look into the matter; asks if Mrs. Semple might have any pertinent documents that might help substantiate her claim.","Apologizes for not visiting Tyler while he was in D.C., but explains that he was called home on urgent business; describes future plans of the Southern Historical and Benevolent Association; asks Tyler for contribution of material. 2 pp. ALS.","Asks Tyler to hurry up with the article on Texas; sends love to Mattie. 1 p. ACS.","Explains how she[?] thought Tyler was dead; describes how much Tyler meant to her; gives family news. 3 pp. ALS.","Expresses surprise that Lamar had said that he had not received Tyler's letter of 6 February; describes how he trusted it to a page in the Senate to deliver it to Lamar. 2 pp. ALS.","Thanks Tyler for his letter and enclosures; states that he had already seen the article on the death of Mr. Eagleton; regrets that he has not seen much of the Tyler family; gives family news; promises to write \"Aunt Letty;\" hopes Tyler will keep in touch.","Thanks Tyler for his letter; discusses Mahone; asks Tyler's opinion on the Temperance issue as he notes that drinking has been Tyler's only drawback; believes that \"Temperance is soon to be the one grand question in this country;\" discusses his financial difficulties. 2 pp. ALS.","Explains that she has been kept busy by visitors and was not able to answer Tyler's letter immediately; describes Florida; looks forward to return to Savannah. 6 pp. ALS.","Informs Tyler that he purchased the Savannah News in an effort to make something of his life; finds himself in financial difficulties; asks Tyler to negotiate for him a loan of $1000 in Washington. 4 pp. ALS.","Discusses Willy Waller; asks for money; explains her bills; asks of Miss Tyler. 2 pp. ALS.","Believes that he could set the paper on a \"solid an profitable basis;\" if he could only raise the money; asks if it would be possible for him to get a job in the civil service; discusses Tyler's account of the \"obstinate attack upon the president's heart.\" 2 pp. ALS.","Acknowledges receipt of Tyler's note with enclosures; states that he enjoyed the articles on Payne and Eggleston. 1 p. ALS.","Thanks Tyler for his letter; explains why she was unable to see him when she was in Washington; gives family news; asks about James Machelee. 8 pp. ALS.","Describes his research on grandfather; asks Tyler if he knows any more or has books or papers concerning him; asks if Tyler knows who \"R.\" is that signed the Obituary in the Enquirer. 2 pp. ALS.","Informs Tyler that he has been appointed \"Pioneer\" on the Committee on Appeals and Grievances; asks Tyler to notify the grand chief if he can serve. 1 p. ALS.","Regrets Tyler's long absence from the meetings of the Minnehaha Lodge; asks the pleasure of Tyler's company if possible. 1 p. ALS.","Informs Tyler that \"Miss D's\" lawyer sent the papers concerning the property in Texas; states that \"B.\" is now in Charleston. 1 p. ACS.","Informs Tyler that he is \"requested to attend a regular session of the Grand Council, Sons of Jonadab\" on April 27. 1 p. ACS.","Pays tribute to Evart's character in view of the help he gave Tyler's half-brothers. Including NwsCl, the \"National View,\" 28 April 1883, tribute to Evarts. 1 p.","Gives news of Mattie'e pets; relates his visit to Aunt Letty and Bessie and his meeting at the Jonadab Council; encloses notes from the President and William Evarts for her to keep as souvenirs. 2 pp. ALS.","Explains reasons why he cannot accept the position as President of the Virginia Branch of the Jefferson Monument association; describes at length the shortcomings of the \"new Virginians;\" explains that for like reasons he cannot accept the \"American Magazine\" post. 6 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Acknowledges receipt of Tyler's letter; congratulates him on his election to the presidency; states that he has no money for the [Arbitration] League at present and that he will not be rich until the iron and steel business improves. 1 p. ALS. Including NwsCL, about Carnegie. 1 p.","Discusses allusions to a large family estate in England; gives family news. 2 pp. ALS.","Describes the great heritage of his daughter; asks if there might be some position for her in the Bureau of Printing and Engraving. 3 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Discusses the price of houses for sale and rent in the area. 2 pp. ALS.","Discusses his book that he is writing on American history. 6 pp. ALS.","Discusses political prospects for the Republican Party in 1884; relates his past experiences with mahone; believes that the only successful Republican ticket for 1884 would be U.S. Grant as President and W. Q. Gresham as vice-president. 4 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Describes the ceremonies for the Payne monument; relates the tragedy of Mr. Hafven, who suffered from congestion of the brain after being thrown from his buggy; discusses all the attempts to help him; acknowledges her letter; gives family news. 4 pp. ALS.","Discusses his progress on his book; states that he has written up to the canvass of 1840. 2 pp. ALS.","Announces that he will be in Washington on the 21st and will call on Tyler. 1 p. ACS.","Announces that he will be on the steamer Mattaro tomorrow and will be expecting the ladies. 1 p. ALS.","Asks Tyler to pay his bill of $60 to John Hillyard or make arrangements to do so. 1 p. ALS.","Does not recognize the bill to John Hillyard for room and board at the Capitol Hotel; wants to deal only with Lewis, but agrees to pay Hillyard if Lewis permits. 2 pp. ALS. Including ALS, Lewis' reply stating that there was an additional bar bill of $10.00. 1 p.","Orders the destruction of several bands described in the accompanying schedule. 3 pp. ACyS of ALS.","States that \"the job is done;\" asks Tyler to go to the Post office to see if there is a letter addressed to Mrs. Semple care of Miss Hunter. 1 p. ACS.","Summons John Tyler, Jr. to appear before him to answer to John Hillyard for a debt of $60.00. 1 p. PDS. Including ANS, an IOU signed by Tyler for $60. 1 p.","Apologizes for not having written the letter to the Attorney General sooner; asks if there is anything else he can do. 1 p. ALS.","Encloses a letter from Edward Murdaugh [?]; speaks of her forthcoming trip to Baltimore to see the doctor. 2 pp. ALS.","Describes the house and farm of 31 acres he has for sale; offers it to Tyler for $2500. 3 pp. ALS.","Describes her cottage that she wants to rent for $22.00 a month. 2 pp. ALS.","Chides Mattie for not writing him more; discusses his house-searching results; speaks of the weather, Mattie's plants and pets and gives family news; discusses the political ticket of Arthur and Gresham. 4 pp. ALS.","Inquires as to the present address of his brother John as he wants information pertaining to the terms arranged between Polk and father [President Tyler]; discusses his progress on his book. 2 pp. ALS.","Mentions his teaching position and small salary; discusses his financial troubles. 2 pp. ALS.","Gives description of three pieces of property for sale in the area.","Is sorry to hear that Tyler is suffering from chills; hopes that the family will reunite. 2 pp. ALS.","Describes how \"the Bourbon Democratic incapables of Virginia at the Lynchburg Convention placed themselves in the rear of Mahone.\" 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Is afraid that Aunt Letty won't be able to read this letter with her poor eyesight; discusses their last meeting in Richmond. 1 p. ALS.","Thanks Tyler for the $10 he sent; hopes that Tyler's situation will make a turn for the better; is glad to hear that Tyler is feeling better. 2 pp. ALS.","Orders Tyler to attend the next meeting of G.[?] A. #2672 to be held on September 6.","Returns the enclosed receipt from Tyler of $5.00. 1 p. ALS. Including ADS, receipt, 1 p., and ADS, IOU signed by Tyler for above amount. 1 p.","Asks for the return of a $20 downpayment for rooms at the \"West End Flats\" which William Tyler was to have furnished and ready for occupancy 27 October. 3 pp. ALS. Including ADS, receipt of above amount. 1 p.","Believes that every charge John Tyler made in his letter of the 3rd was not exactly true; states that he spent $60 furnishing the rooms in question, but would gladly return John Tyler's $20 downpayment.","1 p. D. Includes Mss, a prose work on the Civil War, in Latin and English, on back of above receipt. 1 p.","Asks Tyler not to miss the meeting of the \"World Peace Society\" next Thursday at the Quaker meeting house; apologizes for missing Tyler when he called. 1 p. ACS.","Invites Tyler to a meeting of the Abolition League on Dec. 4th at the Church house. 1 p. ACS.","Informs Tyler that he and his relative Col. J. B. P. will be staying in the area for a few days and would be happy to have Tyler call. 1 p. ACS.","Inquires, as a representative of the \"Knights of Labor\" what official action has been taken in reference to work hours for those employed in public works. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS. Including Cy of D., statutes concerning amount of work per day allowed.","Requests the presence of Tyler at a meeting of the National Abolition League on Dec. 26. 1 p. ACS.","Describes the extent of labor unions and temperance organizations that Tyler believes are ready to rally behind Butter for Prsident in 1884 as a new party; believes that if the demands of these new power groups are not met through the ballot, \"Revolutionary convulsions\" would result. 3 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Asks Tyler to come see him [?] or let him know when he can come see Tyler. 1 p. ALS.","Asks Tyler for a letter of introduction to Senator Coke of Texas; hopes that Tyler and his daughter are well.","Informs Tyler of a meeting of the National Arbitration League on Jan. 15. 1 p. ACS.","Is worried about cousin M.; asks Tyler to tell her not to neglect what she had told her as \"it is very dangerous to herself and every body else.\" 1 p. ACS.","Informs Tyler that the S[ons] o[f] J[onahdab] building committee will meet Jan. 16. 1 p. ACS.","Encloses a dollar that he had borrowed and returned earlier, but apparently Groome had not received the earlier note. 2 pp. ALS.","Informs Tyler of the Jan. 30 meeting of the S[ons] O[f] J[onahdab] Building Committee. 1 p. ACS.","Requests the presence of Tyler in his office on Jan. 31 to \"receive the part assigned to you at next Thursday's entertainment.\"","Informs Tyler of an offer he received from a \"young widow of large money\" to tutor her son; believes this to be the best chance he has had in a while; asks Tyler to send $10 at once; sends love to Aunt Letty, Bessie, and cousin Mattie. 2 pp. ALS.","Informs John Tyler that a Mr. Lulley called on him to write asking J. Tyler to pay back immediately the money that is owed him; states that Lulley was particularly concerned by J. Tyler's \"ungrateful neglect of him;\" urges Tyler to make a settlement with Lulley. 2 pp. ALS.","Thanks Tyler for the $5 that he sent; wishes that he never had to ask for favors; states that \"there is no man more economical than I am.\" 2 pp. ALS.","Informs Tyler that he wrote Judy Wend three different times but has received no answer; thinks of the \"many pleasant moments we [Tyler and he] have spent together in our lovely and brotherly Council of Jonadabism;\" expects \"to live on and die the same doing what good I can for others as I go along the rugged pathway of life;\" hopes Tyler will give him all the views connected with the order around Washington, D.C. 3 pp. ALS.","Wants to meet with Tyler to discuss some questions with him; wishes to move to another location and wants Tyler's advice. 3 pp. ALS.","Applauds Grant's visit to the House of Representatives; hopes to see \"the most prominent representative of the elements of anarchy in the country 'corked up in a bottle' again.\" 1 p. ACyS of ALS.","Congratulates Randall on his movement in association with the reception of General Grant. 1 p. ACyS of ALS.","Thanks Tyler for his kind words on Randall's action towards General Grant. 1 p. ALS.","Presents the final version of his address on Labor interests for Congress; states that he has removed all matters that had been objected to by members of the committees. 1 p. AcyS of ALS.","Congratulates Randall on the result of the Pennsylvania convention; believes him to be the \"strongest candidate for the Presidentcy [sic] the Democracy could place before the Country.\" 1 p. ACyS of ALS.","Asks if it would be possible for Tyler to assist him in any way outside the influence of Mahone; hopes to \"march to victory or to defeat, under the Blaine banner;\" discusses the fortune of the Republican paper in Virginia he helped support; asks Tyler to answer favorably. 3 pp. ALS.","Encourages Arthur to give thought to the matters in print herewith enclosed [Labor Memorial addressed to Congress]; believes the Labor movement to have become a political power. 1 p. ACyS of ALS. Including PD, \"Memorial of the Federation of Labor Unions and Knights of Labor.\" 6 pp.","Does not want Folger to think him ungrateful for his present position, but wishes the \"injustice\" done him by Senators Jones and Conover to be remedied - through the position of Collector at Key-West, Florida. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Acknowledges for the President the receipt of Tyler's letter of the 25th. 1 p. LS.","Offers to show Tyler and his daughter the rooms for rent. 1 p. ALS. Including NwsCL, \"Advocate of Late Suppers.\" 1 p.","Applauds Tyler's efforts in the Labor movement; states that Mahone's \"trickery and trading in politics has earned my disgust and contempt;\" thanks Tyler for his interest in Lively's case; states that he \"would like very much to see the ticket of Grant and Lincoln thrown to the breeze;\" gives family news. 4 pp. ALS.","Describes the cottage Tyler enquired about; gives name of former tenant so that Tyler could get additional information. 2 pp. ALS.","1 p. PM. Including Nwsl - houses for sale in Hyattsville, Md., 1 p., and N, someone's address. 1 p.","Informs Tyler that he is at the National [Hotel] and asks Tyler to come and see him. 1 p. ALS.","Describes a gentleman in her care who has pledged \"total abstance [sic]\"; thinks very highly of him when he is \"himself.\" 2 pp. ALS.","Asks Tyler to call on Mrs. Noyes to discuss some legal points in reference to an estate in Pennsylvania. 1 p. ALS.","Trusts that the ticket presented at Chicago will be Arthur and Lincoln; believs it would be \"suicidal to the Republican Party, and dangerous to the Country, to put forward Blaine;\" believes that the \"laboring mass;\" would stand against Blaine. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.","States that he received no reply from his \"strong and forcible letter;\" to Col. White and Judge Vaun; advises Tyler to make an application for the position in Warrenton; sends regards to Tyler's daughter. 2 pp. ALS.","Declines the nomination as vice-president of the National Greenback Labor Party since the nomination for President was for Benjamin F. Butler, which, in Tyler's opinion, involved an \"abnegation of the political morals of the Party.\" 2 pp. ACyS of ALS. Including 2 tickets for the National Convention, on the 28th and 29th of May. 2 pp. PM.","Describes the procedure for the destruction of several bonds to be carried out. 2 p. Cy of ALS.","Hopes that the two of them, as the heirs to their historic families can be \"found advancing on common ground in the assertion of public Virtue and Justice.\" 2 pp. ACyS of ALS. Including Nws, \"The National View,\" 7 June 1884, proceedings of Greenback convention [see newspaper file], and PD, \"Constitution of the Industrial Party of America,\" 2 pp., and Pd, \"Memorial of the Federation of Labor Unions and Knights of Labor\" to Congress. 6 pp.","Congratulates Blaine; encloses newspaper describing Tyler's position at the Indianoplis Convention; mentions his letter of withdrawal from the convention and denunciation of the nomination of General Butler. 1 p. ACyS of ALS. Including Nws, \"The National View,\" 7 June 1884 [see newspaper file], and PD, \"Memorial of the Federation of Labor Unions and Knights of Labor\" addressed to Congress. 6 pp. ALS.","States that he has already done all that he wants to in this canvass; explains that his engagements are such that it will be impossible to take any further part. 1 p. TLS.","Asks for the births and deaths in the family of their father's first children; asks for the names of painters of their father; mentions his new printer which will turn out 100 pages a week. 2 pp. ALS.","Encloses his letter denouncing the nomination of General Butler at the Indianapolis Convention; describes how the over hundered delegates, including himself, left the convention in opposition to Butler; invites Pierce to be at the Chicago convention on July 8. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Describes his involvement in the events at the Indianapolis convention in regard to the nomination of General Butler. 2 pp. ALS.","Describes the procedure for destroying certain bonds which are no longer needed for issue. 3 pp. Cy of ALS.","Informs Tyler that he has written Mr. Munson to return the Wilson draft for collection in accordance with Tyler's suggestion. 1 p. TLS.","Discusses the \"necessity for an Organ for the World's Arbitration League;\" suggests Tyler take action before Mr. Corcoran departs for W. Va.; asks Tyler to \"think seriously of this very important movement;\" asks Tyler to drop him a line; discusses his meeting with Corcoran. 3 pp. ALS.","Discusses his views on the appointment of Dennis Eagan as Collector of Customs for Key West Florida. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.","States that he will accompany Tyler to Mr. Corcoran's Monday evening; asks Tyler to call at that time. 1 p. ACS.","Encloses a copy of the charges against Rob[er]t L. DeAkers by Geo[rge] W. Sargent. 3 pp. ALS.","Believes that Hendricks' name associated with Cleveland gives \"strength and character to the ticket\" but states that the Labor Unions find Cleveland \"objectionable and even repugnant;\" asks Hendricks to arrange an interview with Colonel Lee Crandall of the National View; believes the labor groups hold the balance between Republican and Democratic success. 3 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Thanks Tyler for his letter; promises to give Tyler's suggestion his attention as soon as possible. 1 p. ALS.","Discusses Mattie's visit. 1 p. ACS.","Acknowledges receipt of the copies of \"the National View\" and the memorial of the Federation of Labor Unions; discusses his illness. 1 p. ALS.","Charges George Sargent with \"maliciously and knowingly misrepresenting me as a partisan Democrat.\" 3 pp. ALS.","Requests that Tyler formulate the charges of E. M. Blake against G. W. Sargent and issue the necessary documents; asks to meet with Tyler to discuss the case as soon as is convenient.","Scope and Contents","Discusses the rooms he is offering to Tyler; asks to hear from Tyler as soon as possible. 2 pp. ALS. Including ACyS of ALS - Tyler's reply to above letter; states that he has found other accommodation; dated 12 September 1884. 1 p.","States his intention to take the front rooms at $35 per month; asks her to write at once in answer. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Relates the story of how he attempted to remove Tyler's letter from publication [in the National View] but to no avail; calls Cromdle a \"traitor to our cause;\" states that Tyler's letter and General Parson's letter will be published in the next [National] View. 2 pp. ALS.","Gives a history of past work and associations; sends his daughter to ask \"the helping hand of the Government.\" 3 pp. ALS.","Congratulates Hendricks and Cleveland upon their election; encloses \"herewith my last blow against General Butler;\" relates the events at the Indianapolis convention; mentions the power and influence of the labor movement. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Believes Campbell's letter to Secretary Folger to have been the reason Tyler obtained his present position in the Treasury Department; sends copies of letters to and from Thomas A. Hendricks from the Presidential campaign; mentions his involvement in the Sons of Jonadab and the Labor movement. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Asks John Tyler to send his answer to Parmalee in the Atlantic Monthly; urges haste as the first chapter of Lyon's work is at the printer's. 1 p. ALS.","States that Lyon [Tyler] requested him to tell John Tyler that he has the proof sheets of the 1st chapter and that he needs to hear from Tyler as soon as possible to make the addition suggested; gives the present address of Mr. and Mrs. Ellis. 2 pp. ALS.","Congratulates Cleveland upon his election as president; offers his views on the influence of the Independent Republicans, the Prohibitionists, and the Greenback and Labor elements on his election; describes General Butler's activities. 4 pp. ACyS of ALS. Including Nwscl, the National View, articles on Butler. 2 pp. Including Df of ALS of above letter. 3 pp.","Encloses copies of his letter to Cleveland and newspapers and articles sent with the letter; states that the \"enclosures explain themselves.\" 1 p. ACyS of ALS. Including Ns, names and addresses of the recepients of similar letters. 2 pp.","Requests Tyler to formulate the charges and carry out the procedures incolved in the case of \"Bro[ther]s Blake, Trader and Traylor against Bro[ther] G. W. Sargent.\" 2 pp. ALS.","Relates the case brought against a member of the Knights of Labor for breaking a boycott against the New York Tribune; asks under what law he can be prosecuted as he can find nothing in the Constitution or bylaws relating to it; refuses to become an \"instrument of Tyranny.\" ACyS of ALS.","Scope and Contents","Informs Tyler that he will be at the Fed[eration] of Labor Hall on Tuesday evening and that he will have his stamp with him. 1 p. ACS. Including N, address of W. S. Wandby and William Turner. 1 p.","Mails copy of the Baltimore Times of Dec. 13; discusses the Blaine and Butler issue. 1 p. ALS. Including NwsCl of the Times, 13 Dec. 1884 on \"Butler's Treachery\" and \"Butler's Defeat.\"","Thanks Tyler for the copy; sends 20 sopies of the Times for Tyler to \"dispose of them where they will do the most good;\" discusses the \"depression,\" states that his \"sole work now is to defeat McCulloch's policy.\" 1 p. ALS.","Believes that there were three political factors that influenced Cleveland's election: the Independent Republicans, the Prohibitionists, and the Greenback and Labor popular elements; discusses the Blaine and Butler issue; sends articles from the Times and the National View on topics mentioned. 4 pp. ACyS of ALS. Including NwsCls from the National View. 5 pp.","Asks Arthur to \"confer an official favor, worthy of yourself as President, upon the Son of a President;\" describes his past activities. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Asks Tyler to send Miss Norma S. Lively \"one of your most encouraging letters and send her some papers;\" mentions her debut as a teacher. 1 p. AL.","1 p. DS. Including ADS, certifying the above mentioned sale of land; signed by J. H. Dobie, Clerk, Sussex County, Virginia. 1 p.","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.","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.","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.","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.","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.","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.","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.","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.","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.","Believes that he should be commissioned as minister to Italy in view of his past relations with Catholics.","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.","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.","Asks Tyler to send his manuscript on the battle of Corinth for examination in reference to the Century War Series. 1 p. ALS.","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.","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.","Encloses newspaper articles for Manning's information concerning Tyler's past involvement with the Treasury Department. 1 p. ACyS of ALS.","Encloses newspaper articles for Manning's information concerning Tyler's past involvement with the Treasury Department. 1 p. ACyS of ALS.","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.","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.","1 p. Poetry.","Informs Tyler that he had asked Major Newby about a house for Tyler and told him to write to Tyler. 1 p. ACS.","Encloses an article from the Cleveland Ohio Plain Dealer Journal; notes that he has held no post in the federal government except where it was insisted upon by Northern friends or economic necessity; complains about his present job in the Department. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Applauds Cleveland's recent address to the Senate. 1 p. ACyS of ALS.","Regrets that he cannot accept the president's invitation for him and his family to a reception at the executive mansion due to the poor condition of his daughter and sister; asks Wilson to convey to the president his views in response to the report published by the Edmunds Committee of the Senate. 1 p. ACyS of ALS.","Asks Tyler to tell her about himself; discusses the upcoming new edition of her book the 'Ladies of the White House;' asks for the address of Mrs. Robert Tyler. 4 pp. Including PM, an advertisement for the 'Ladies of the White House.'","Inquires as to the lineage of his mother's family - Christian; gives some geneological data on the Christian family since they arrived in Virginia; asks Christian to send him any information he has concerning the family's history in England; encloses articles of interest. 7 pp. ACyS of ALS. Including ACysS of ALS, copy of the above letter. 9 pp.","Thanks Tyler for his letter; discusses the status of her book, the 'Ladies of the White House;' asks for any information Tyler might have on Mrs. Semple, his mother, or on Mrs. Madison that could be included in her book; discusses the problems with her publishers. 6 pp. ALS.","Asks to hear from Tyler as soon as possible concerning the information on Mrs. Madison and Mrs. Monroe; encloses the proofs of the sketch on Tyler's mother. 3 pp. ALS.","Notifies Tyler that he has been reappointed as \"special witness of the destruction of United States Securities...at the rate of five dollars per diem.\" 1 p. LS. Including Cy of Ls, copy of above. 1 p.","Discusses the status of the carpenter and well digger to do work for Tyler. 1 p. AL.","Invites Tyler to a meeting of the local assembly of the Knights of Labor to be held on November 15. 1 p. ALS.","Notifies Tyler that he is \"hereby continued as the representative of the public upon the Destruction Committee of the Department.\" 1 p. LS.","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.","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.","Mentions that she would like to hear from Tyler as she is going to the Richards tomorrow morning for the rents. 1 p. ALS.","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.","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.","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.","1 p. Df of L. Including Df, on back, concerning President Cleveland's appointments. 1 p.","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.","Gives news of family, friends and her travels. 4 pp. ALS.","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.","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.","Notice for the stockeholders meeting and election for directors of the Standard Mutual Mining Co. to be held April 1. 1 p. C.","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.","Asks to have a voucher for his Mexican War pension due today. 1 p. ALS.","Asks what Tyler would like to have done with a number of papers written by Tyler to President Grant. 1 p. ALS.","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.","Describes her travels to the Delaware Bay, Rehoboth Beach and various farms; hopes that Tyler and Miss Mattie are both better. 4 pp. ALS.","Describes the land around her home; discusses Tyler's move to a new house; mentions the visit of cousin Tillie. 4 pp. ALS.","Gives news of her travels and family; discusses what to do about her furniture left with Tyler. 4 pp. ALS.","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.","Mentions her mother's illness; describes how busy she has been with everything; discusses their plans for Thanksgiving. 4 pp. ALS.","Mentions cooking Thanksgiving dinner; discusses her spiritual constitution and the nature of God; describes the rising property values in the area. 6 pp. ALS.","Sends books from his library in response to Tyler's mention of \"amusing books.\" 1 p. ALS.","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.","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.","Sends the Denver magazine about Jefferson Davis; asks to glance over the Gibbons book. 1 p. ALS. Including NwsCls, notice of illness, obituary of Charles Lanman, 6 March 1895. 2 pp.","Thanks Embry for the letter to his daughter; apologizes for not being able to visit due to his illness; mentions that Daniel Webster offered Tyler the post of Secretary of Legation to the Court of St. James. 1 p. Df of ALS. Including a crossed out Df of ALS on back to J. J. Weed - apologizes for not being able to attend his tenth anniversary as a Jonadab due to his illness. 1 p.","Congratulates Vaux upon his nomination as the successor in Congress of the late Mr. Randall; warns of the need for \"political knowledge and integrity,\" grounded in the \"fundamental principles of the Government as derived from Jefferson.\" 2 pp. ALS.","Asks for a voucher for his Mexican War pension; hopes to be soon restored to health; states that he was told by Commissioner Raum that his pension might be $12 a month. 2 pp. ALS.","Thanks Tyler for his mention of Mrs. Pryor's article. 1 p. TLS.","Explains her long delay in writing to Tyler and Miss Mattie; describes her travels and visits with friends; hopes to hear from Tyler and Miss Mattie soon. 5 pp. ALS.","Asks to have a voucher for his Mexican war pension as he is not able to pick it up in person. 1 p. ALS.","Describes his admiration for the Henry A. Wise family; discusses the political situation in relation to a union of the South and West. 4 pp. ALS.","Discusses his views on the next presidential election and the status of the Southern states in their relation to the West; discusses the future of the Republican party. 4 pp. ALS.","Apologizes for not being able to come visit Ewell; invites Ewell to come stay with him and his daughter while he is in Washington. 1 p. ALS.","Mentions a clause in a bill raising pension benefits from the Mexican War raising the benefits from $5 to $12; asks if the bill passed; regrets his physical condition that does not allow him to pay a visit. 2 pp. ALS.","Asks for a voucher for the payment of his Mexican War Pension due on the 4th of June. 1 p. ALS.","1 p. PM. Including PM, calling card of Esther A. Naggaman, \"class of '91.\" 1 p.","Mentions the unveiling of the statue of Stonewall Jackson; believes that this might be the last anniversary of the Battle of Manassass to be celebrated; notes the several articles on Mr. Davis appearing in the 'Daily Times;'' gives family news. 4 pp. ALS.","Asks for a voucher for his Quarterly Pension from the Mexican War. 1 p. ALS.","Regrets that the critic she wanted could not be found. 1 p. ALS.","Glad to know that John Tyler's condition is no worse; gives news of his visits to friends and family; hopes to be able to come visit in the Spring. 2 pp. ALS.","Requests any information Tyler might have on Elias H. Nuckols, who claims to have been in the same company as Tyler during the war with Mexico; hopes that Tyler can recall the circumstances of Nuckols' taking leave so as to remove the charge of desertion from his record. 2 pp. ALS.","Asks for a voucher for his Mexican War pension benefits. 1 p. ALS.","1 p. PM. Including PM, calling card of Mr. Henry Haywood Glassie. 1 p.","1 p. PM. Including PM, calling card of the above couple. 1 p.","Describes his school; mentions the death of Mrs. Blythe. 3 pp. ALS.","Informs Tyler that the bill to raise the Mexican War Veterans' pension to $12 passes the House today and believes it will become a law. 1 p. ALS.","Asks to have returned to him a magazine, the 'Quarter Illustrator' which he sent to Waggaman by mistake. 1 p. ALS.","Thanks Tyler for his letter; gives news of the family and his impressions of cousin Mattie. 2 pp. ALS.","Mentions a meeting of the Farm Council of which he is a member; discusses his school, which the superintendant calls \"one of the best schools in the country;\" lists the candidates for County and Circuit Court clerks. 3 pp. ALS.","Hopes that John Tyler's health will be restored; mentions that Willie was sick with a cold; informs him of the fire that burned the R.R. depot and stores last week; discusses his school. 3 pp. ALS.","Describes himself as at his \"wits end;\" as Mattie is unable to help him nor he help her; states that \"As a doctor you certainly understand the business.\" 1 p. ALS.","States that the Treasury matter turned out as they had hoped, due to the \"good sense, courage and principle of my daughter.\" 1 p. ALS.","Asks for letters or papers of Mrs. Letitia Christian Tyler, Robert Tyler and John Tyler, Jr. and their photographs. 1 p. ALS.","Asks for a voucher for his Mexican War pension. 1 p. ALS.","Describes his present physical condition; states that he is totally disabled from doing work and therefore has no means to support himself; lists all the sources from which he believes he should be paid. 2 pp. Df of ALS. Including 3 Dfs of the above letter, totalling 10 pp.","Asks for a voucher for his Mexican War pension. 1 p. ALS.","Asks for a voucher for his Mexican War pension. 1 p. ALS.","Encloses a prescription for her father and explanation for its use. 1 p. ALS.","Asks Tyler if he knows of any connection between his wife's family - the Hammonds, and the Tyler family; gives a geneology of the Hammond family. 2 pp. ALS.","Informs Tyler of the arrangements he made to have a medium visit Tyler; states that the meeting must be totally private. 2 pp. ALS.","Appeals for another favor in her father's behalf; describes her father's life and past accomplishments; asks that legislation be passed to award her father some money. 3 pp. ALS.","Announces her wedding to Mr. J. A. Settle on September 20; regrets that she missed Mattie this evening; invites Mattie down to her new house. 3 pp. ALS.","Asks for a voucher for his Mexican War pension. 1 p. ALS.","Sends the title page of an article for his acceptance; refers Johnson to Mr. Wilkins of the Washington Post for further information. 1 p. L.","Remembers her ride in the countryside with Tyler 11 years ago for his birthday; believes God to have wanted everyone to be happy; sends some money for \"gooddies;\" sends her best wishes to Tyler and Miss Mattie. 2 pp. ALS.","Quotes the current prices on coal; advises Tyler to buy now as prices are due to go up. 1 p. ALS.","Relates how he was informed by an article after his father's death, of the existence of an estate in England left to his father and the father of John Tyler, Jr.; asks if Tyler knows anything about his matter. 1 p. ALS.","Asks Sherman to rmember the \"inhuman treatment;\" oh his father by the previous administration; describes how the death of his father left him without home or employment; mentions the Post Office in the area where he would like to be appointed. 2 pp. L.","Discusses dress prices and styles; is sorry that \"you have cut the Tylers\" as she thinks \"they are respectable people for all;\" believes 'friend Tyler' should get a room near the office in winter; gossips about Elisha; notes that \"my relatives and friends are dropping rapidly by the wayside.\" 4 pp. ALS.","Asks for the appointment of Inspector of Customs that he held earlier instead of his present position on the Destruction Committee. 2 pp. AL.","Believes Albert Evedays[?] in the House of Representatives will be an asset to the Republicans. 2 pp. ALS.","1 p. AN. Including AN, the address of John Meany. 1 p.","States that Mrs. Wilson did not remember the name of the caterer, but gives the address; believes Charles Eckles to know what Virginia people like. 1 p. ALS.","Wishes to be Wheeler's clerk; is \"anxious to get back to my proper status as a Southern man and old Confederate;\" mentions his involvement in the Sons of Jonadab; believes the \"Yankees are driving the country into another civil war.\" 3 pp. ALS.","Encloses a \"compliment in verse inscribed to a Washington Lady well known to the social circles of the City;\" omits her name from a \"sense of delicacy.\" 1 p. AL.","In Tyler's hand. 1 p. AN.","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.","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.","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.","Mentions her failing eyesight; gives news of family and friends. 3 pp. ALS.","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.","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.","Introduces John Tyler, Jr. as the bearer of this letter. 1 p. ALS.","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.","Encloses a little card to convey \"my affection and happy Xmas greetings to you and Mattie.\" 1 p. ALS.","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.","1 p. Incomplete.","P1","P2","P3","P4","P5","P6","P7","(P8)","(P9)","(P10)","(P11)","(P12)","(P13)","(P14)","(P15)","(P16)","(P17)","(P18)","Papers of Martha Rochelle Tyler.  They include a diary by Marie Antoinette Rochelle, correspondence of Martha R. Tyler from 1861-1928, postcards of Virginia, United States, a few European countries and other subjects, accounts from 1885-1910 and legal records from 1882-1910.","Scope and Contents","9 items","5 items","15 items","9 items","7 items","5 items","9 items","7 items","6 items","11 items","7 items","6 items","6 items","14 items","14 items","11 items","12 items","10 items","7 items","4 items","11 items","21 items","28 items","44 items","24 items","18 items","18 items","5 items","5 items","5 items","16 items","26 items","43 items","32 items","15 items","2 items","48 items","14 items","6 items","folders 1-7; approx. 525 items","16 items.","18 items","18 items","7 items","6 items","7 items","6 items","10 items","7 items","6 items","10 items","4 items","5 items","8 items","31 items","17 items","33 items","25 items","Postcards divided by city, state, and country.  Postcard advertisements and samples.","Postcards from Afton, Boydton, Charlottesville, Chevy Chase, Christiansburg, East Radfor, Elliston, Emporia, Great Falls, Jamestown, Lynchburg, Mt. Vernon, Natural Bridge, Norfolk, Petersburg, Richmond, Roanoke, Suffolk, Surry Co., Virginia Beach, Williamsburg. 36 items.","Postcards from the following; Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Washington, D.C., West Virginia. 56 items.","Postcards from the following: Haban [Havana, Cuba]; Manila, P.I.; Mexico; Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom. 4 items.","Postcards (humorous, sentimental, all occasion). 36 items.","Postcards. 15 items.","Postcards. 39 items.","Postcards. 6 items.","14 items.","9 items.","196 items.","10 items.","161 items.","22 items.","26 items.","20 items.","28 items.","15 items.","50 items.","19 items.","6 items.","6 items.","65 items.","24 items.","15 items.","8 items.","47 items.","Contains photographs. 26 items and P11-P13.","22 items.","2 items.","4 items.","2 items.","7 items.","2 items.","11 items.","10 items.","26 items.","24 items.","12 items.","16 items.","30 items.","5 items.","31 items.","82 items.","28 items.","10 items.","7 items.","32 items.","57 items.","8 items.","3 items.","3 items.","8 items.","3 items.","6 items.","7 items.","2 items.","2 items.","4 items.","1 item.","99 items.","3 items.","7 items.","5 items.","2 items.","4 items.","10 items.","5 items.","10 items.","5 volumes.","12 volumes.","12 volumes.","Original owned by Mrs. Richard D. Mahone","Advertisements for paper dolls, directions for preparing paper dolls and furniture, envelope of paper dolls and accessories, envelope of paper furniture for paper dolls, and an empty envelope for \"The Boys' Delight\" paper items.  Paper items made by Clark, Austin \u0026 Smtih of New York.","Ephemera from Virginia, Maryland, and other places.  Includes souvenir brochures, maps, church bulletins, advertisements and more.","Letters of John Tyler, Jr., son of the President, to Mrs. Laura Holloway, author of a book on the ladies of the White House.  Letters written from Washington, D.C.","Reminiscence of his mother and her good deeds of charity towards the poor with an example of helping a foreign man; commentary on robbery and injustices commited at the end of the Civil War. 1 p. ALS Typescript 1 p. XCy of ALS 3 pp.","Urging Mrs. Halloway to not make any contrasts between his mother and anyone else, reference to his brother's [Robert Tyler] letter urging Mrs. Halloway to not publish a note written by the present Mrs. Tyler to Mrs. Johnson concerning her portrait, included copy of the first letter written by John Tyler [father] to Letitia Christian [mother], his future first wife. ALS 4 pp. XCy of ALS 4 pp. Typescipt 2 pp.","References to doing work on the life of his mother for Mrs. Halloway. ALS 1p. Typescipt 1 p.","Continued work done for Mrs. Halloway; request for her to return the letter about his mother and the foreign man she helped; reference to his political articles just written that he sent for her to read. ALS 1 p. Typescript 1 p.","Reference to continued work on material about his mother for Mrs. Halloway; notification that his sister Semple was worried that a picture of their mother she sent to Mrs. Halloway had not arrived safely. ALS 1p. Typescipt 1 p.","Details about a man who knew his mother and could be a possible source of information for Mrs. Halloways's book. ALS 1 p. Typescipt 1 p.","Notification that he had finished the manuscript of his mother for Mrs. Halloway's book 'Ladies of the White House' and will be mailed the next day. ALS 1p. Typescipt 1 p.","Regret at not being able to deliver the manuscipt in person and not making a copy for the press. XCy of AL, incomplete, 1 p; Typescipt 1 p.; XCy of ANS postscript from another letter 1p.; AL 1p.; ANS 1 p.","Change in a sentence of the manuscript sent to Mrs. Halloway; suggested material for her to read about Stilphon and Phocion to compare the Christian past with the present. ALS 1 p. Typescript 1 p.","Reference to an enclosed letter to Mr. Carroll Brent that had been published; further reference to the sentence in the manuscript that should be changed to his recommendation. ALS 1 p. Typescript 1 p.","Apologizes for not returning her last two letters because had been \"too sad and ill to be agreeable in any sense, or in any manner;\" references to his spirits and health. ALS 1p. Typescript 1 p.","Reference to portrait of his mother and that it is a poor representation of her; intentions of leaving and going west, probably to California. XCy of ALS 1p. Typescript 1p. ALS 1p.","Thanks sent for Mrs. Halloway's book Ladies of the White House and mentioned a few errors found in it. Typescript 1p. ALS 1 p.","Commentary on society, request for an autographed copy of the book so that the one he had could go to the archives at Wiliam and Mary. typescript 1 p. ALS 3 pp.","Commentary on virtues and praise for Mrs. Halloway on her \"Success as an Authoress and Lecturess.\" ALS 1p. Typescript 1 p.","Details about four lecture halls in Washington for Mrs. Halloway to choose from for her lecture. ALS 1p. Typescript 1 p.","Reference to giving future information about Mrs. Madison and Mrs. Monroe for Mrs. Halloway's new edition of her book; some helpful hints included for getting more accurate information. ALS 1p. Typescript 1 p.","Proofs of book returned with comments and corrections to Mrs. Halloway. ALS 1p. Typescript 1 p.","Subseries 2, Acc. 2009.148 Additon. Papers relating to John Tyler, Jr. and his family. The predominant dates are 1860-1885. Correspondents include Letitia C. Tyler Shands, her husband William B. Shands, and Robert Tyler. Among the topics covered are the Civil War, Post Civil War politics, as well as family affairs. Includes poems, poems, military and political notes and documents, Letitia Christian Shands letters, Martha Rochelle Tyler correspondence, newspapers, political and legal documents.","Scope and Contents","Signed by Major John Tyler, Jr. CSA Mobile AL., travel instructions(?) and permission for his \"servant\" to join him in Mobile, Alabama Items for Gen. Walker and staff listed on the reverse side, dated October 1861","J. L. (?) Holtz(?), Montgomery AL to Maj John Tyler, Jr. CSA. Letter of introduction for Jas Z(?) Braine requesting Tyler's assistance in securing a position in the military. Contains a descriptive note concerning the included map of Arkansas and the war effort there.","A page from the New Orleans Daily Delta newspaper from August 6, 1861 recounting plans for the Battle of Manassas.","Scope and Contents","John Tyler, Jr., Tupelo, MS to Col. Thomas H. Watts, Attorney General CSA, Richmond, Virginia (Duplicate). Recent activities of Gen. Bragg and Tyler's surprise and frustration with President Davis's faith in him. References Beauregard and Price and Army of the Mississippi.","John Tyler CSA Headquarters of Major Gen. Price to ___ Draft of a letter to an unnamed recipient describing Battle of Iuka, Mississippi. Portions of the letter have been crossed out and edited, signed by Tyler. Another version of letter is in folder.","\"Three Chapters in the History of the War. 1st the Battle of IUKA,\" by John Tyler Jr. Later version of the draft letter included in this folder. Detailed account of Tyler's experiences and opinions about the Battle of Iuka and the significance of the Mississippi River.","John Tyler (Jr), Headquarters Major Gen. Price , Holly Springs, MS to W.L. Yancey, Montgomery, AL. Letter describing various events and prominent officers in the Mississippi Valley as well as Tyler's opinions on the current state of the CSA.","John Tyler (Jr.) Major CSA and Aide-de-Camp Headquarters Major General Price, Holly Springs, MS to W.L. Yancey CS Senator, Montgomery, AL (COPY). Tyler's experiences at the Battle of Corinth and troop movements around Iuka, Hatchie, Wilderness, Spotsylvania and Chickahominy.","Permission for Maj. John Tyler (Jr.) to travel to Jackson and return; Camp near Grenada.","John Tyler (Jr.), Jackson, MS to W.L. Yancey. Present situation and troop movements of the Confederate and Union armies. Includes references to the Mississippi Valley, New Orleans, Gen. Grant, and Jefferson Davis. A note from Tyler on the letter's contents is included on the back.","Scope and Contents","W.L. Yancey, Richmond, Virginia to John Tyler, Jr. Response to February 14 letter on \"Python\" essay.","Yancey's views on union with Northwest states.","Scope and Contents","J(ohn) Tyler (Jr.), Little Rock, AR to W. L. Yancey, Confederate States Senator, Richmond, Virginia [DUPLICATE]. Letter concerning the criticism of the CSA administration and the war effort made by John Mitchell of the Richmond Enquirer. Excerpts of letters to I. J.(?) Cleveland and F. J.(?) Cooper.","John Tyler (Jr.), Headquarters Major General Price, Jacksonport, AR to Jefferson Davis [DUPLICATE]. Letter on Vicksburg's significance to the war effort and agreement with the president on Gen. Joseph Johnston. A note from Tyler on the letter's contents is included on the back.","A Newspaper editorial titled, \"General Pemberton,\" that discusses Pemberton's ability to defend Vicksburg.","Permission for a leave of absence for John Tyler (Jr.) by Thomas Snead. Tyler granted 30 days leave and permission to visit headquarters of Lt. Generals Smith and Holmes and Major Jeb Magruder.","John Tyler (Jr.), Headquarters Major General Price, on the Cache?, AR to W. L. Yancey, Confederate States Senator, Montgomery, AL [DUPLICATE]. A letter addressed to Yancey dated July 3, 1863. Tyler included it to give an account of events leading up to the battle at Helena. [Originally sent to Yancey with Tyler's letter of July 12, 1863]","John Tyler (Jr.), Headquarters Major General Price, on the Cache?, AR to W.L. Yancey, Confederate States Senator, Montgomery, AL [DUPLICATE]. Letter concerning an attack made at Helena, AR, and the status of the Confederacy in Vicksburg, the Mississippi region, and Texas.[Letter of July 3, 1863 was originally sent with this letter]","Major General Stirling Price, Des Arc, AR to Gen. E. Kirby Smith, Shreveport, LA. Letter concerning Union and Confederate troop movements throughout the Mississippi River Valley. Price has information to suggest that 60,000 Union soldiers have been moved into Missouri so as to make a move into northern Arkansas.","John Tyler, Jr., Major CSA, Camp Bragg to Captain Celsus Price, Aid-de-Camp, Camp Bragg (COPY). Tyler praises and remembers Capt. Price's father and mentions the possible publication of his account of the Battle of Corinth.","John Tyler, Jr., Headquarters Gen. Robert E. Lee, \"In the field, near the black house on the Spottsylvania Co. Road, VA\" to Roane. Letter concerning Union and Confederate troop movements and battles at various locations in Virginia. Tyler makes several references to Robert E. Lee and his transfer to his camp.","John Tyler (Jr.), CSA, Headquarters of Gen. Robert E. Lee, near Mechanicsville, Hanover County, VA to Major General Sterling Price, Commanding District of Arkansas [Duplicate]. Tyler's opinions on the current status of the war, camp life under Gen. Lee, and the courage, skill, and brutality Gen. Grant is using against the Confederate army. Tyler also asks Price to return the horse and saddle that is in his possession, and mentions that he secured an ambulance for Price's camp on a visit to Texas.","Scope and Contents","John Tyler (Jr.), CSA, Richmond, Virginia to Major General Sterling Price, Commanding District of Arkansas [DUPLICATE]. Tyler's views on the current positions of both the Union and Confederate armies and the fear that the South will lose. He describes Gen. Grant's strategic position and how he could use his West Point education and the resources of the North to break Richmond's defenses and take the city.","Scope and Contents","John Tyler (Jr.), Richmond, Virginia to John M. Daniel, Editor of the Examiner [DUPLICATE]. Tyler's views on the leadership of the Confederate army and the increasingly desperate position of the CSA.","John Tyler (Jr.), Petersburg, VA to Major General Sterling Price, Commanding District of Arkansas [DUPLICATE]. Tyler's account of Union troop movements in Virginia near the James and Chickahominy Rivers, specifically in regards to General Grant's command. Gen. Sheridan's troops marched through Charles City County, robbing its inhabitants and destroying homes as they went – including President Tyler's home and plantation.","Scope and Contents","John Tyler (Jr.), CSA, Richmond, Virginia to Col. John Taylor Wood of the President's staff, Richmond, Virginia [DUPLICATE]. Letter on Sherman's March and the possibility that he will turn his attention to Richmond once he leaves Savannah. Tyler outlines five potential outcomes that could affect the army's position should Sherman make his move up to Richmond instead of Charlestown.","Scope and Contents","John Tyler (Jr.), CSA, Richmond, Virginia to Major Gen Sterling Price [DUPLICATE]. Tyler discusses the possibility that Price will move into Missouri in the spring so as to take advantage of the power and resources in the [Old?] Northwest and to relieve some of the pressure on Gen. Lee. Tyler predicts Confederate troops will have to leave Richmond and Petersburg in the spring and give up a large amount of land. Price is encouraged to make whatever territorial gains he can. Tyler is afraid the North will implement a draft.","Scope and Contents","John Tyler (Jr.), Richmond, Virginia to President (Jefferson) Davis. Marked Confidential. Tyler offers his opinions on the defense of Richmond in the face of enemy attack. He strongly recommends that Gen. Henry A. Wise should be put in charge of the Military Dept. of Richmond.","Scope and Contents","John Tyler (Jr.), CSA, Richmond, Virginia to Col. John Taylor Wood \"of the President's staff\" [DUPLICATE]. Marked \"Confidential.\" Letter affirming Gen. the Military Department and the idea that he might be the best person for the job. Tyler also references Jefferson Davis, Gen. Lee, and Governor Smith.","Scope and Contents","John Tyler (Jr.), Richmond, Virginia to Col. John Taylor Wood of the President's staff [DUPLICATE]. Tyler had requested a promotion and to be put in charge of the court martial records under Gen. Lee's command. He was denied and now asks for a position that will serve the president [Davis] and the Southern cause in which his abilities may be put to some valuable use.","A deed of (?) Thomas(?) to (?) Daniel Cumming(?) of the (?) of Hampton for land(?) in the County of Warwick. Makes mention of $550, secured by Bond to be payable and enforced in 12 months, given by R.D. Lee.","Small document containing two additional deeds marked 2 and 3. Note on back states that these are the Deeds of R. D. Lee and that they are motions for payment of the Rush(?) Ch House and Clerks office Building for the year 1866, due January 1, 1867.","Scope and Contents","John Tyler, Jr., Richmond, Virginia to W. Martin, House of Delegates. Tyler requests he be considered as a candidate for the position of Librarian, should it become a separate job from the Secretary of State. He does not wish to seek elected office, but would appreciate it if the General Assembly would entertain his request. [Typed] Includes envelope.","James Semple, Elsah, IN? to John Tyler, Jr. Semple says it was good to receive Tyler's letter because he had not heard from his friends in Virginia since the war began. He goes on to state that he is a Jeffersonian Democrat and explains his views on politics.","Scope and Contents","John Tyler, Jr., Whig Office, Richmond, Virginia to J. F. Cooper, Jackson, MS [COPY]. Tyler describes his views on the lasting effects of the war, nationally and globally, and how it will be remembered throughout history.","Dr. Edward C. Drew(?), Tarwood, (VA) to Major John Tyler (Jr.). Drew apologizes for taking so long to answer Tyler's last letter. He invites Tyler to Tarwood and says he hasn't been well lately. He references the United Kingdom and a business proposal involving a patent, then apologizes because he is sick in mind and body.","Scope and Contents","Dr. Edward C. Drew, Richmond, Virginia to Major John Tyler (Jr.). Drew was surprised by Tyler's last letter. Deals with the European patent idea.","John P. Brophy, New York City to General John Tyler (Jr.). Brophy received Tyler's letter, but became busy and was unable to act upon it quickly. He hasn't been able to accomplish anything. He is having difficulty finding anyone to help him, and has also had trouble with the children.","An editorial from the United Irishman on the Democratic Party and discusses how the radicals are trying to appeal to the Irish. [Enclosed by Brophy in his previous letter to John Tyler (Item 7)]","Letter, marked \"private,\" from John P. Brophy to Thomas B. Florence, Washington, D.C. in which he discusses Tyler.[Originally enclosed with Brophy's letter to Tyler on May 23, 1869 (Item 7)]","John P. Brophy, New York City to General(?) John Tyler, Jr., Washington, D.C. Brophy has been in contact with people contributing to the \"Democrat.\" He also mentions the manuscript Tyler sent to Carleton's publishing house. He will write again soon when he had more time.","Ida P. Blackman, Union Springs, AL to Major John Tyler (Jr.). Blackman thanks Tyler for the editions of the \"Sentinel\" he sent her and hopes he enjoys Florida.","John Tyler, Jr., Montgomery, AL to Miss Ida Blackman, Union Springs, Bullock County, AL. A love letter, featuring a poem and an enclosure of a song. Tyler is on his way to Florida, but hopes to return to Union Springs and see her again.","Song lyrics enclosed by John Tyler, Jr. in his letter of June 29, 1871 to Miss Ida Blackman (Item 2)","B. B. Douglas, Member of the House of Representatives in Washington City, from Virginia(?) and cousin(?) of John Tyler, Jr. to Rev(?) John Tyler (Jr.). Douglas received Tyler's letter with the enclosed clipping from the Floridian. He hopes the country will take note of the Republicans in the Florida legislature and how they put the welfare of the nation above the interests of the party. He doesn't know when he will have the time to take care of Tyler's watch seal. Douglas gives a brief update on his children, Bessie and Evelyn, and their education. Includes noted envelope.","Robert Tyler, Montgomery, AL to John Tyler, Jr. Robert is writing in regards to the recent election in Florida in which Charles W. Jones won. The majority of the letter is difficult to read, though a note included by John Tyler, Jr. on the back mentions Robert's health and his feeling that he has been working for a Party without principles or honor.","Charles W. Jones, U.S. Senator, Pensacola, FL to John Tyler, (Jr.) Esq., Tallahassee, FL. Jones offers his compliments to John Tyler, Jr., his brother Robert, and respectfully remembers his father President Tyler. Jones states that he will assist Tyler in any way he can, and will speak to President Grant about him. Yet, in a note on the reverse side, Tyler mentions that shortly after this letter, Jones selfishly acted against Tyler to have him defeated in an election(?) and reveals his obvious disdain.","Scope and Contents","General J. D. Imbodin, Richmond, Virginia to John Tyler, Jr. Esq. Imbodin apologizes for the delay in answering Tyler's last letter, but he had important business to complete for his brother before the end of the year. He sees a number of changes coming to the old political party system and hopes changes will come to Virginia as well. Includes two envelopes, one appears to be the one in which the letter was sent and the other contains a scribbled note regarding Imbodin as, 'one of our most gallant Confederate Generals.'","C(harles) W. Jones, U.S. Senator, Washington, D.C. to John Tyler, (Jr.) Esq., ?, FL. Marked personal. Jones did not answer Tyler's last letter because he had not yet spoken with Douglas. He does not see any hope for good government in Florida with either of the Republican factions and discusses gaining control over black voters. Includes envelope.","Robert Tyler, Montgomery, AL to John Tyler, Jr. Robert was sorry to hear about the loss of John's paper by the fire. He has heard that the Republicans in Pensacola, white and black, favor John for governor. Among other news, Priscilla has been sick, and the family has recently been in Savannah. Robert's health has recently improved. He will send this letter to Jacksonville in hopes of finding John there. A postscript asks John to send information about a Mrs. Bethune in Jacksonville and if her daughter Josephine is married. Includes envelope.","J.R. Christian, Holly Springs, MS to Letitia Christian Tyler Semple, Park Place, Baltimore, MD [COPY]. Christian asks a series of questions concerning biographical and genealogical information on the Christian and the Tyler families. He also discusses family crests, the fact that he is a medical doctor who studied with one of her relatives, Wyatt Christian, and relates a story about her mother's wedding dress.","Scope and Contents","Attached to previous letter. John Tyler, Jr., Richmond, Virginia to Judge Joseph Christian, of the Supreme Court in Virginia [COPY]. Tyler's sister, Letitia Christian Tyler Semple, gave Dr. J. R. Christian's letter to him and asked him to furnish copies to the rest of the family, so that any information they have may be written down and passed along. Tyler relates some of the history of the Christian family as he knows it, specifically in regards to their time in Virginia.","John Sherman, Secretary of Treasury, Washington, D.C. to John Tyler, Jr., Esq., Inspector of Customs, West Point, Virginia. Circular on the use of inks and pencils for official purposes. Details the circumstances of their use and the fact that all supplies must be ordered during warm weather so they won't freeze while being transported. Envelope included.","John Sherman, Secretary of Treasury, Washington, D.C. to John Tyler, Jr., Inspector of Customs for Yorktown, Va. residing in West Point, VA. Tyler's services as customs inspector in Mobile, AL will not be required after the 30th. A note on the back of the letter describes the steps Tyler took to respond to this continual villainy towards himself, but he was unsuccessful against the \"carpet-baggers\" and \"scalawags.\" Envelope included.","John Tyler, Jr., West Point, VA to General James A. Garfield, Washington City, D.C. [COPY]. Marked Personal. Tyler offers his support to Garfield for the presidential nomination made in Chicago. He has changed his mind about supporting John Sherman. A brief note from Tyler on the letter's contents is included on the back of the letter.","John Sherman, Secretary of Treasury, Washington, D.C. to John Tyler, Jr., West Point, VA. Sherman received Tyler's note, and even though he would like to continue his appointment, there is nothing for Tyler to do. They will revise the lists on July 1, but his named has been dropped.","E. H. Lively, Postmaster, Williamsburg, VA to John Tyler, Jr. Lively received Tyler's letters. His daughter, Norma, called on Tyler's daughter, Mattie. He goes on to discuss mentions of Tyler in the Norfolk newspapers and his letter in response to the Richmond Whig article, \"Debt of Virginia.\"","Scope and Contents","John Tyler, Jr., American Hotel, Richmond, Virginia to General Ulysses S. Grant, Washington City, D.C. [COPY]. Tyler had heard Grant was in Washington, but missed calling on him at the Riggs House. He writes to compliment Grant on his far-reaching and positive reputation and expects the nation will need his genius and service again, in light of recent events. Envelope included.","John Tyler, Jr., Washington City, D.C. to His Excellency Rutherford B. Hays, President of the United States, Executive Mansion [COPY]. Tyler knows what the President probably thinks of him, and even though there has been cause in the past to believe such impressions, there was no cause for terminating his employment with the Treasury Department last June. After the war, he aligned himself with the Republicans and the national cause to set a good example for other Southerners, and though he has been made to pay for that decision ever since, including being slandered and having his home set on fire, Tyler refuses to back down. Carpetbaggers and Senators have been conspiring to prevent Tyler from holding office for their own motives. He would be most grateful if the President were able to do something about the problem before he leaves office. Envelope included.","Scope and Contents","John Tyler, Jr., Richmond, Virginia to Washington Greenhow, City Treasurer of Richmond, Virginia Tyler has been meaning to send the enclosed inscription of a tomb from the Bruton Parish graveyard [inscription not included in collection] that shows the origin of the branch of Greenhow's family for some time. He has been appointed Assistant Treasurer of the United States in New York City. Tyler called on Greenhow and Robert Munford to borrow money, which he wouldn't have done if he hadn't been drinking. Shortly afterward he received a draft from Treasury Department, solving his \"pecuniary \" needs.","Celsus Price, President, Southern Historical and Benevolent Association, St. Louis, MO to General John Tyler (Jr.), Washington, D.C. Price will visit Washington, D.C. soon and hopes to see Tyler there. He received a newspaper containing one of Tyler's speeches and took pleasure in reading it. The publication of the Quarterly has been delayed, but he will explain why when they speak in person. Envelope included.","Anne C. Tyler, Old Ladies Home, St. Louis, MO to John Tyler, Jr., Treasury Dept., Washington, D.C. Anne recently learned of John's position in Washington by accident, and was pleasantly surprised. She is currently a resident in a \"charitable institution\" and is ill. She is too poor to afford the one thing an invalid should have, and asks for his assistance in this matter. Anne understands his daughter lives with him and hopes that they are comfortable and happy. Included with this letter is a receipt for a registered letter (parcel?) dated May 15, 1885 from John Tyler, Jr. to Anne. Also included is a return to sender card dated May 18. Envelope included.","Celsus Price, St. Louis, MO to John Tyler, Jr., Washington, D.C. Price received a letter from the editor of Century Magazine, and he would like to print Tyler's article. He would like Tyler to point out some of the passages that he has found in the Bible that indicate the \"Master\" will soon come. Price also asks if Tyler has seen Dr. Cous recently and what he thinks of him. Envelope included.","John Tyler, Jr., Treasury Dept., Washington City, D.C. to W.W. Corcoran Washington City, D.C. [COPY]. Tyler is writing to inform Corcoran that the National Arbitration League has been reorganized and that he would have liked to see him as the new president. He describes the League's intended new offices on Massachusetts Avenue. In the center of the city, and plans to name the building after Corcoran should he generously support them. Tyler is also enclosing a newspaper [not included in this collection] which helped turn the previous election in favor of Cleveland and will become the League's publisher once it is transferred to the new building.","W. W. Corcoran Washington, D.C. to John Tyler, Jr., Esq., President of the National Arbitration League, Washington, D.C. Corcoran received Tyler's letter concerning the National Arbitration League. He wishes them well in their undertaking, but cannot make any contributions to the purchase of the new building.","John Tyler, Jr., Treasury Dept., Washington City, D.C. to Mrs. M.C. Hickman, Cleveland, OH [COPY]. Tyler informs Mrs. Hickman about the recent reorganization of the National Arbitration League and the intent to move to the new building on Massachusetts Avenue. Tyler is also enclosing a newspaper [not included in this collection] which helped turn the previous election in favor of Cleveland and will become the League's publisher once it is transferred to the new building. He would appreciate any monetary assistance Mrs. Hickman can provide. A note from Tyler on the letter's contents, and its reply is included on the back of the letter.","Envelope that contained the letters for the National Arbitration League that includes a note from Tyler. Also included are two pieces of paper with a number of names written on them.","Celsus Price, St. Louis, MO to General John Tyler, Jr., Washington, D.C. Price received the copies of correspondence between Tyler and the editor of the Century Magazine, and he regrets that it doesn't look like Tyler's article will be published. He hopes Tyler will not have to change anything in the article and that the editor will change his mind, but does offer suggestions for changes that will perhaps help them reach a compromise. Envelope included.","Columbus Alexander, West Washington, D.C. to John Tyler, Jr., Washington, D.C. Alexander received Tyler's letter about the reorganization of the National Arbitration League, but he is unable to purchase the property discussed. Envelope included.","Celsus Price, St. Louis, MO to General John Tyler, Jr., Washington, D.C. Marked confidential. Price hasn't heard back from Tyler regarding the publication of the Yancey letter describing the Battle of Corinth. He has an idea of how the article could be changed so as to please the editor of the Century Magazine but still provide an accurate account of events that will do his father justice. Tyler's letter contradicts statements made in the \"Historical Paper of Richmond\" that claim that Price's father wanted to renew the fight after the retreat. Price is willing to write to the editor himself and make the case for publication. In a postscript, Price mentions the other works that may be willing to publish Tyler's letter and how determined he is to see it in print. Two envelopes included.","Celsus Price, St. Louis, MO to General John Tyler, Jr., Washington, D.C. Price is delighted that the Century Magazine will publish Tyler's letters mentioned in his previous letter. He offers to have the Iuka letter published in full with the one on Corinth and hopes the manuscripts will not be misplaced. They will appear in the St. Louis Republican with the title, \"Personal Reminiscences of Service with the Missouri State Guard,\" and he will send along a copy. Price also hopes Tyler will enjoy the book he sent him called Stars and the Earth. Copy of \"Speech of Hon. James W. Covert, of New York, in the House of Representatives, June 27, 1890\" [missing] and envelope. Addressed to John Tyler, Jr., Georgetown, Washington, D.C.","Henry C. Semple to John Tyler (Jr.), Washington, D.C.? A short note explaining that Semple is sending a copy of his address given at William and Mary. It was a pious labor and he wishes to know Tyler's opinions of it. The rest of the letter is hard to read. Enclosed with the letter is a copy of the speech, signed by Semple, titled, \"Address of Henry C. Semple to the Society of the Alumni of William and Mary College, July 4, 1890.\" Envelope included.","A copy of Henry C. Semple's speech, signed and titled \"Address of Henry C. Semple to the Society of the Alumni of William and Mary College, July 4, 1890.\" [Orginally sent with Semple's letter of December 15, 1890] Envelope included.","\"The Daughter of Mendoza!\" by General Mirabeau Lamas, President of Texas","\"To Miss Little,\" camp near Holly Springs, MS?","\"A Song to Ella,\" signed John Tyler (Jr.), Grenada, MS?","\"Lillah's Lips and Lilliah's Eyes!\" signed John Tyler (Jr.), Major CSA, Grenada, MS?","?General Theophilus Holmes. \"Anacreontic and Allegorical by Aesopus.\" Camp of the Country(?), and the Army, Transmississippi Department","\"To a Young Lady on the Presentation of a Bouquet.\" signed John Tyler (Jr.), CSA, Little Rock, AR","\"Lines to Virginia,\" signed by John Tyler, Jr., Washington, D.C. Written on a copy of Lee's declaration of surrender to Grant.","\"To a young lady wishing some verses addressed to her beautiful and mischievous eyes,\" signed by John Tyler, Jr., Tallahassee, FL","\"Lenora! Or the Compliment!\" Chapters 1, 2, and 3. Envelope included.","Excerpt from John Cordy Jeaffreson \"Book about the clergy,\" signed by John Tyler, Jr. [Written on the back of an Internal Revenue Summons form]","\"The Vicar of Bray\" from John Cordy Jeaffreson \"Book about the clergy,\" signed by John Tyler, Jr. [2 sheets, written on the back of an Internal Revenue Summons form]","undated. \"Lines from a poem of L. F. Thomas Esq.\" A note of context from Tyler is included on the back.","undated. \"Castles in the Air\"","Scope and Contents","undated. \"My Native Land,\" and \"Air, 'Happy Land,'\" by President John Tyler","undated. \"The Proposal by Bay and Taylor\"","undated. \"The Orchard Puzzle\"","undated. \"Beauty asleep and awake – Addressed to Miss Perkins, on her mischievous eyes.\" Includes a newspaper clipping of a poem by Shelley.","undated and untitled.","undated. \"Lines written by Sir Henry Houghton on the fall of the Confederate flag\" and a short letter to Emily ? from Sallie Galt, Williamsburg, VA [2 sheets]","undated. \"The Ideal and the Real,\" signed by John Tyler, Jr.","undated. \"Lines accompanying a copy of Munford's translation into English of Homer's Iliad, presented by a friend to General Robert E. Lee after the close of the late war between the states.\"","undated. \"Oh Give Me Back My Heart\" and \"Ella of Granada,\" signed by John Tyler, Jr.","undated. \"Napoleon's Dying Prayer,\" 'By an American Student- name unknown'. Written on the back of a copy of Lee's surrender to Grant.","undated. \"One Day A-Maying! A Poem Illustrative of a Life!\" signed by John Tyler, Jr. (crossed out) A note included at the end describes how the poem was received.","undated. \"Extracts from the Religion's of Father Prost (?) On Rev. Francis Mahoney\" [2 sheets]","undated and untitled. Written on a copy of Lee's surrender to Grant.","undated and untitled.","undated. Notes to General Price from Gen Snead On the Battle of Luka, MS(?) Includes hand-drawn map. [2 sheets]","undated. Notes on the Battle of Iuka and the Battle of Hatchie [3 sheets]","\"Notes on the operations of Lee vs. Grant from the Rapidan to the Chickahominy\" [2 sheets]","undated. Paper cover that contained notes on the Battles of Corinth, Luka, Hatchie, Helena, Wilderness, Spottsylvania, and Chickahominy.","Undated. Note on the formation of the Republican Party","Letitia C[hristian] Tyler to Martha Rochelle Tyler. Everyone is well and her grandmother is better and good to them. Letitia wants her mother to take care of her health and to write soon.","Letitia C[hristian Tyler] Shands, Jerusalem, VA(?) to (?) Clark. Letitia requests Mr. Clark send her the boxes of \"Infants Bodys\" for a 12 month-old child. She will select the ones she likes and send the payment and the surplus back with Mr. Hughes.","L[etitia] C[hristian Tyler] Shands, Prince George, VA to Martha Rochelle Tyler. Letitia and Willie are well, and Mr. Shands left this morning for Harrisonburg. She hasn't been able to travel to Petersburg to find out the price of sugar or coffee because of a sore ankle. The soldiers are drilling nearby and people expect a battle between Lee and McClellan near Winchester.","M. B. Rochelle to Letitia C[hristian Tyler] Shands, Prince George, VA. Letitia's grandmother is glad she is well, hopes to see her soon, and sends updates of family news. She asks Letitia to purchase some items for herself, Letitia's mother, and her sister, Mattie, and will pay her back. 2 sheets, envelope included.","W. B. Shands, Jerusalem, VA to Willie Shands (son of Letitia Christian Tyler Shands) He misses Willie and describes the activities of Willie's Aunt Mattie and Uncle James. Shands provides updates on several people, including Ezra Gardiner and Tommy Fagan who were supposed to have a duel, but were stopped by the authorities. Letter includes a postscript from an unknown person.","Undated. William B. Shands to Mrs. Tyler [Martha Rochelle Tyler (?)]. Shands asks Mrs. Tyler to \"put these little knick knacks in [his] sweetheart's sock\" on Christmas morning.","M[artha?] Rochelle Tyler (mother?), Jerusalem, VA to General ? Wm. B. Shands Discusses Letitia's impending marriage and her personality. She describes the family in detail. Envelope included.","\"Saint Nicholas\" to Willie Shands.St. Nicholas apologizes for not being able to give Willie any candy or fin-crackers. He lost all of his toys and candy in a boating accident. He will bring him everything next Christmas.","undated. \"To Lila\"","Report card for Willie Shands, Suffolk Male Academy, Suffolk, VA","Invitation to the Virginia Military Institute Military Ball","Invitation to a Military Party at John Barham's Hotel, Jerusalem, VA (?)","\"Tournament and Coronation Party invitation,\" (?), VA","Invited to a \"Pic Nic\" in Berlin, VA. Envelope included.","Riva ? to Mattie Rochelle Tyler, Jerusalem, VA. She is getting married and asks Mattie to be a bridesmaid. Envelope included.","\"Pic Nic\" invitation, Black Water Academy, Sussex County, VA. Envelope included.","A. Ridley to Mattie [Rochelle] Tyler \u0026 Bro, Jerusalem, VA. Invitation to oyster supper and two dance cards. Envelope included.","Wedding Invitation(?). For Virginia M. Bishop and Emmett R. Reese with note to Martha R[ochelle] Tyler, Jerusalem, VA. Envelope included.","Invitation for Suffolk Female Institute's \"Public Celebration of Victorian Literary Society,\" Suffolk, VA. Envelope included.","J. H. Rochelle, Jerusalem, Southhampton Co., VA to Postmaster, Cumberland City, Stewart Co., TN. Inquiry on Robert Rochelle and family, with enclosed self-addressed and stamped envelope.","Wedding announcement for Alexander M. Gorman and Marie L. George, Washington, D.C.","Wedding Invitation from Mrs. Lucy N. Howard requesting Mattie's presence at the wedding of Lily Nelson and Mr. William H. Parker, Providence Church, York County, VA. Envelope included.","W. F. Clayton, Florence, S.C. to M[attie Rochelle] Tyler, Courtland, VA The Survivors of the Confederate States Navy cannot help with her request, but Clayton can as an individual, since he served with [James H.] Rochelle and [John R.] Tucker. He asks to see her manuscript so that he can advise her on its publication. Envelope included.","Letter and questionnaire sent to veterans of the Confederate States Navy. [Originally included with letter of W. F. Clayton on September 6, 1900]","Scope and Contents","W. F. Clayton, Florence, S.C. to Mattie R[ochelle] Tyler, Courtland, VA Clayton knows she has the papers of James H. Rochelle and asks that she send him any official papers from the Confederate Navy so that he might send them along to the Navy Dept. in Washington. The government is publishing information about both the Union and Confederate Navies and he wants them to have as much information as possible and for J. H. Rochelle's papers to receive the attention they deserve. He is still waiting for the manuscript on Rochelle and John R. Tucker. [2 sheets] Envelope included.","W.F. Clayton, Florence, S.C. to M[artha Rochelle] Tyler, Courtland, VA Clayton received her last letter and thanks her for the information on John R. Tucker. He served with him and James H. Rochelle on the Patrick Henry during the Battle of Hampton Roads and remembers them well. He will write to the publishers to let them know that he will be buying the book.[Ripped] Envelope included.","Scope and Contents","Virginia Tucker, Norfolk, VA to Mattie [Rochelle] Tyler, Courtland, VA Tucker is sending the addresses of Admiral John R. Tucker's children, as requested. She is very interested in reading the book by James H. Rochelle that is to be published, and asks that Mattie send her two copies of it. Envelope included.","Virginia Tucker, Norfolk, VA to [Mattie Rochelle] Tyler, Courtland, VA. She received the copy of the book on the life of her father and offers her thanks. When her brother Randolph returns from abroad, she knows he will like a copy, too. Envelope included.","Envelope postmarked February 23, 1903, to Miss. M. Tyler Courtland S(?) Co, VA from W.F. Clayton, Attorney-at-Law, Florence, S.C.","Marie L. Gorman, Washington, D.C. to Mattie [Rochelle] Tyler, Courtland, VA. Marie received the flowers and took Alex Jr. with her to Arlington. He took a Kodak photo of John Tyler, Jr.'s gravestone. She invites Mattie to Washington and would like her to see her grown-up son. The little blue shoe. Mattie sent her for Christmas is on her dressing table, and she gives updates on the activities of several friends. She asks how Mattie likes President Taft and says he's had a quieting effect on people and Washington. Photo of gravestone and envelope included.","Rudolph de Lordova(?), London, England To Mattie [Rochelle] Tyler, Post Mistress, Courtland, VA de Lordova has seen the articles on her effort to retain her job as postmaster in Courtland. He writes for the chief illustrated weekly papers and thinks their audience would be interested in her story, and requests a photo of her that can be printed. He will send her a copy of the paper when it is published. Envelope included.","Walter Neale, Neale Publishing Company, New York City, NY to Mattie R[ochelle] Tyler, Courtland, VA The Neale Publishing Company published her book, Rear-Admiral John Randolph Tucker, 10 years ago, but no copies have sold recently. The company wishes to terminate the contract with her and send her the bound and unbound copies of the book. If she doesn't want to pay shipping on them, they can sell them as waste paper. Envelope included.","Walter Neale, Neale Publishing Company, New York City, NY to Mattie R[ochelle] Tyler, Courtland, VA. They have received her payment and have shipped all the bound and unbound copies of her book to her. They believe they returned the original manuscript to her with the galley proofs some time ago. Envelope included.","September 18, 1921 [postmarked]. Walter Neale, Neale Publishing Company, New York City, NY to Mattie [Rochelle] Tyler, Courtland, VA Neale is expanding his business to the motion picture industry. There is no fear that film will ever replace print, but books can easily be turned into popular, lucrative films. He is accepting material that can be used for motion pictures as well as books now. Envelope included.","Marie L. Gorman, Washington, D.C. to Mattie R[ochelle] Tyler, Courtland, VA Alex Jr. took the enclosed picture of John Tyler, Jr.'s grave at Arlington, but the film has not been looked at for years. They are enjoying wonderful weather there. Enclosed photo is the same one with the letter dated March 22, 1909. This copy has a caption written below it and an \"X\" over the grave. Envelope included.","Undated. (?) to Mattie [Rochelle] Tyler Marked \"Strictly confidential.\" The writer asks that Mattie come immediately after dinner so she can try on her wedding dress. The groom wanted to be married that night, but she asked him to postpone for a week. Envelope included.","Undated. Jeanie D. Portoro? To Mattie [Rochelle] Tyler, Jerusalem, VA Dance invitation. Envelope included.","Undated card. ? to Mattie [Rochelle] Tyler","Undated and unsigned card with envelope.","\"Albania\" postcard, copyright 1894, by the Singer Manufacturing Co.","Card for ? Rochelle","Envelope addressed to Miss Mattie Tyler, Courtland VA. Dated November 12, 1904 [Postmark].","Envelope addressed to (?).","Article from the Richmond News-Dispatch on James H. Rochelle, \"The Late Captain Rochelle\"","Article from the Richmond News-Dispatch on John R. Tucker,\"Rochelle's 'Life of Tucker'\" Written by W. F. Clayton, February 23.","Article from the Richmond News-Dispatch on Jefferson Davis: \"Tearing Down Davis' Prison\"","Autographed to John Tyler, Jr., by author(?).","Autographed to John Tyler, Jr., by author(?).","\"Party Purposes and Personal Political Designs Associated with Recent Popular Elections\" (Nov. 1 and 10, 1867 issues of Review) Discussion of President Johnson, \"Black Republican\", Conservative Republican and Democratic factions in Congress. Note: much of the document is on the back of Loyalty Oath blanks. [40 pages]","\"Black Republicanism –the Agent of British Policy in Respect to American Interests\" [27 pages]","Letter from John Tyler, Jr.  to daughter Mattie, Tallahassee. Describes family genealogy. Includes letter from Grace Tyler Scott asking about family history, March 7, 1875. Also includes copy of reply to Mrs. Scott's letter detailing family connections, March 23, 1875. In addition, a newspaper article detailing the accomplishments of Robert Tyler, Esq. from The Weekly Floridian, dated June 8, 1875, is included. Lastly, there is a copy of a letter to John Tyler, Jr. from (?) W. Jones dated May 17, 1875. A note on the entire suite of documents presumably by a member of Swem LIbrary's Special Collections staff is included.","Copy of genealogy for son and daughter in Virginia.","Letter from Virginia Board of Immigration, Richmond VA, inviting emigrants from Scotland, England and Wales.","Letter from Jeremiah Morton, Lapland, VA to Charles Bruce [copy], recommending John Tyler, Jr. to Immigration Board.","Scope and Contents","Letter to James Black, Richmond, Virginia from John Tyler, Jr., Richmond, Virginia, requesting job of drafting letter to English, Welsh and Scottish emigrants.","Letter from Jeremiah Morton, Mobile AL, to John Tyler, discussing John Black.","Scope and Contents","Letter from C. M. Smith and J. M. Donald , Richmond, Virginia to John Tyler, Jr., giving their opinion of Tyler's fitness and estimates of costs for emigrant letter.","Letter from John Tyler, Jr. to James Black, May 18, 1866, sending the draft of the \"Act to promote immigration\" from Great Britain.  Includes printed copy of the act entitled \"The State of Virginia to The People of Great Britain.\"","This last article recounts the trial of Tyler vs. Black. Tyler claims that Black, a member of the Virginia Board of Immigration, owes him $500 for drafting a letter to the people of England, Scotland and Wales.","Witness list for Tyler v Black.","Scope and Contents","Letter to John Tyler Esq., Richmond, Virginia from Robert Blow and Son, New York.","Letter describing land agency they have set up in New York to sell southern real estate, and asking Tyler to send lists of properties for sale around Richmond.","Response to letter from Tyler. [3 sheets]","Letter regarding letters of introduction from land agency","Response to a list of properties Tyler sent, statement that he will be their exclusive Richmond representative now.","Reference to a potential client passing through Richmond","Followup about potential client and comment about business picking up when South's political status is settled","Documents related to criminal case involving Tyler's half brother William Wells.","From J. E. Wells, Portage City, WI, to John Tyler, Esq., stating that he can't help William financially, asking to be kept informed on case. Included is a letter from J. E. Wells, Portage City, WI, to his brother, William Wells.","A letter from J. E. Wells, Postage City, Wisconsin, to his brother, William Wells, Williamsburg, Va. States that he hopes that William is innocent, but if he is not he \"must suffer the penalty of the law.\" Their father does not have the means to help him with the money William requested.","Documents from case, statement from defendant and argument from counsel that larceny had not been committed in Richmond, so the court had no jurisdiction. [5 sheets]","Notes from Tyler in preparation for case. [7 sheets]","undated. Divorce statement regarding Bryan Mallory and Anne Cunningham (?), on the ground of previous marriage.","From Allen Davis to W. R. C. Douglas.","Deed of (?) from Allen Davis to W. R. C. Douglass(?).","Deed from Allen Davis to W. R. C. Douglas. [3 Copies]","Petition of Leonard Henley to Virginia Legislature.","Draft of a Petition for election of officers, 3rd Cav, Missouri Volunteers (CSA) , Camp Davis , AR","Petition of the 3rd Calvary of the Missouri Volunteers (CSA) for an election of field officers. Camp Davis, AR","Documents in case of court-martial of Captain J. H. Carido [12 sheets and 1 envelope]","Ulster County Gazette, January 4, 1800 and The Virginia Gazette and Virginia Ad (Richmond, Virginia) February 1, 1800."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eBefore reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Use:"],"userestrict_tesim":["Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library."],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center","Republican Party (U.S.)"],"names_coll_ssim":["Republican Party (U.S.)"],"famname_ssim":["Tyler Family"],"persname_ssim":["Beauregard, Pierre Gustave Toutant, 1818-1893","Johnston, Joseph Eggleston, 1807-1891","Rochelle, Marie Antoinette","Shands, Letitia C. Tyler","Shands, William B.","Tyler, Robert, 1816-1878"],"names_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center","Republican Party (U.S.)","Tyler Family","Beauregard, Pierre Gustave Toutant, 1818-1893","Johnston, Joseph Eggleston, 1807-1891","Rochelle, Marie Antoinette","Shands, Letitia C. Tyler","Shands, William B.","Tyler, Robert, 1816-1878"],"language_ssim":["English"],"total_component_count_is":2060,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-06-23T07:50:34.320Z"}]}},"label":"Breadcrumbs"}}},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_repositories_2_resources_9732"}},{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_1385","type":"collection","attributes":{"title":"John W. Lewis and Lewis P. Olds Papers, 1808-1902, 1808/1902, bulk 1840/1879","creator":{"id":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_repositories_2_resources_1385#creator","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":"Lewis, John W., [1808]-1885","label":"Creator"}},"abstract_or_scope":{"id":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_repositories_2_resources_1385#abstract_or_scope","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":"\u003cp\u003eCollection consists of the papers of three Southerners, dating predominantly from the 19th century. John W. Lewis lived in Virginia, Mississippi, and North Carolina and the portion of the collection from this Methodist minister and farmer includes references to religion including sermons, farming, and slavery. Lewis P. Olds was a North Carolina lawyer and politician and the collection includes evidence of his career as well as poetry and short stories he wrote. The remainder of the collection is schoolwork of Sally Latting from 1808 and unattributed photographs and a recipe book.\u003c/p\u003e","label":"Abstract Or Scope"}},"breadcrumbs":{"id":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_repositories_2_resources_1385#breadcrumbs","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_1385","ead_ssi":"viw_repositories_2_resources_1385","_root_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_1385","_nest_parent_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_1385","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/WM/repositories_2_resources_1385.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Lewis, John W. and Lewis,  P. Olds Papers","title_ssm":["John W. Lewis and Lewis P. Olds Papers, 1808-1902"],"title_tesim":["John W. Lewis and Lewis P. Olds Papers, 1808-1902"],"unitdate_ssm":["1808-1902","1840-1879"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1808-1902"],"unitdate_bulk_ssim":["1840-1879"],"normalized_date_ssm":["1808/1902, bulk 1840/1879"],"normalized_title_ssm":["John W. Lewis and Lewis P. Olds Papers, 1808-1902, 1808/1902, bulk 1840/1879"],"text":["John W. Lewis and Lewis P. Olds Papers, 1808-1902, 1808/1902, bulk 1840/1879","Mss. Acc. 2010.022","/repositories/2/resources/1385","North Carolina--History--19th century--Sources","North Carolina--Social life and customs--19th century","Virginia--History--19th century--Sources","Virginia--Social life and customs--19th century","Slavery--North Carolina--History","Slavery--Virginia--History--19th century","Broadsides","Correspondence","Photographs","Poems","Recipes","Sermons","Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","This collection is arranged into 3 series: Series 1: John W. Lewis Papers ; Series 2: Lewis P. Olds Papers; Series 3: Photographs, Recipes and Sally Latting Schoolwork","John W. Lewis was raised in Randolph County, North Carolina. In 1833, at around the age of 25, Lewis entered the Virginia Conference of Methodist ministers. His 50+ year career as a pastor took him from Virginia to Mississippi and eventually back to his home state of North Carolina. Lewis was a slave-owning member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South (MEC-S) offshoot that split from the main Methodist Episcopal Church due to differing views on the issue of slavery. He died on May 23, 1885.","Accessioned and minimally processed in January 2010.  Further arranged and described by Jeffrey Flanagan, SCRC Staff, in March-May 2010.","Collection consists of the papers of three Southerners, dating predominantly from the 19th century. John W. Lewis lived in Virginia, Mississippi, and North Carolina and the portion of the collection from this Methodist minister and farmer includes references to religion including sermons, farming, and slavery. Lewis P. Olds was a North Carolina lawyer and politician and the collection includes evidence of his career as well as poetry and short stories he wrote. The remainder of the collection is schoolwork of Sally Latting from 1808 and unattributed photographs and a recipe book.","This series consists of the correspondence and personal papers of John W. Lewis, a North Carolina-born Methodist minister and slave-owning farmer. Subjects of correspondence include religion, family matters, farming, and slavery. Included in Lewis' personal papers are two drafts of his last will and testament, property tax assessments from Mississippi, and an August 1875 ballot for the appointment of delegates to the Constitutional Convention.","This series consists of the correspondence and personal papers of Lewis P. Olds, a North Carolina attorney and politician. Subjects of correspondence primarily deal with Olds' work as an attorney, as Attorney General of North Carolina, and as State Senator of North Carolina. 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Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","Subseries were not used with this collection due to difficulty separating papers into their family of origin. When possible, the papers have been grouped either by recipient or creator, whether individual or family. Most of the correspondence is arranged chronologically and is a mix of the Jones, Curtis, Taliaferro, Page and related families. Most envelopes were missing which made it difficult to ascertain not only who received the letters, but who wrote them.","Further processing and completion of inventory done by Anne Johnson in 2011.","Mss. 39.1 J75  Warner T. Jones Papers\nMss. 65 Ar6 Armistead-Cocke Family Papers","Papers, 1826-1916, of the Jones family of \"Land's End,\" Gloucester County, Virginia, and related families of Curtis, Taliaferro, Page and Harrison. Includes correspondence, genealogical notes, obituaries, legal files, real estate material, notes concerning Land's End, Petsworth Parish (Gloucester County), Yorktown, and the homes of the Cringan family and the Mackenzie family, and Bible records of the Jones and Fauntleroy families.","The first two accessions, which compose the bulk of the material, are gifts of Mrs. Jackson  L. Fray, Jr.","Addition Mss. Acc. 1955.001 was given by Maria Talcott, but the material deals with the same family, so it has been included with the Fray gift accessions.  She was a first cousin of Mary Fauntleroy Cocke Fray and granddaughter of Harriet Jones and Charles Curtis.","Mary Fauntleroy Cocke Fray was the daughter of William Fauntleroy Cocke and great granddaughter of Harriet Jones and Charles Curtis.  The 1969 accessions are family papers and documents from both the Jones and Curtis families with some material relating to the Cocke family.","Harriet's parents were Richard and Martha Washington Throckmorton Jones and her siblings were William Langborne, Mary Lanborne, Lucy Ann (married Mann Page), John James Emanuel, Richard P. (married Maria Greenhow Curtis) and Warner Throckmorton Jones (never married and lived with both his Curtis relations through the years).  Harriet Jones Curtis's children were Martha, Harriet, Lucy, Mary, Fanny and Charles Curtis.","Papers, 1826-1916, of the Jones family of \"Land's End,\" Gloucester County, Virginia, and related families of Curtis, Taliaferro, Page and Harrison. Includes correspondence, genealogical notes, obituaries, legal files, real estate material, notes concerning Land's End, Petsworth Parish (Gloucester County), Yorktown, and the homes of the Cringan family and the Mackenzie family, and Bible records of the Jones and Fauntleroy families.","The first two accessions, which compose the bulk of the material, are gifts of Mrs. Jackson  L. Fray, Jr.","13 items which include correspondence from F. Du-Veil, Warner T. Jones, Mary B. Curtis.","12 items which include letters from Charles M. Jones, M.G. Jones, Emma G. De Sausseur, L.A. Page, E.M. Wellford, Ella B. Howard and Mary T. Davies.","18 items including letters from Warner T. Jones, E.H. Dabney, Julia Meredith, Jos. Bryan, Susan E. Maury, St. G.T.C. Bryan and Preston Cocke.","35 items including letters fro M.G. Jones, M.G. Clarke, Leah T. Taliaferro and Mag. S. Smith.","26 items which include letters from M.G. Jones (Civil War comment), Sue Byrd, Mary C. Mason, Mary F. Jones and Fannie Curtis.","Genealogy correspondence, notes, printed material on the Blackburne, Booth, Curtis, Elizabeth (Queen), Fitzhugh, Jones, Langborn, Lawson, Payne, Pemberton, Throckmorton and Warner Families.","Handwritten story.","3 stories:  \"John Marshall\" (3 pages); \"Francesca, the Venetian Bride\" (4 pages); and \"The Love of Marie Rayneval\" (20 pages).","\"The Salon of Madame Necker\" the Standard Series:  Volume II, Parts III and IV, 1880, Volume III, Parts V and VI, 1881. Signed on covers \"Martha T. Jones, Land's End, Gloucester Co., Va.\"  Booklet, \"Easy Questions for a little child, etc.\" published by Gen. Prot. Episcopal Sunday School Union, New York, undated, 40 pages.","One page of births (1828-1868) and one page of deaths (1830-1939); obituaries of Miss Martha T. Jones (d. 1952 January 16) and Fanny Curtis Jones (d. 1954 October 28); 1 page of marriages, Curtis-Fauntleroy-Jones; and 1 memo from C. Nelson to Miss Jones.","Expansive notes on a possible biographical paper which includes thoughts on a variety of topics such as politics, religion, the South, Banks and much more.","1833 payment from Mann Page, 1846 invoice of C. C. Curtis, 1849 invoice from Beers and Poindexter, 1858 receipt for Robert Armistead, 1878 receipt for Marg. T. Jones for a Saratoga Trunk, 1878 letter to Bangy about items purchased, 1915 receipt of the Misses Jones with The Gloucester Pharmacy, 1927 bill from Dr. Windells for Martha T. Jones, 1940 bank receipt and Curtis receipt in regards to Thomas Fauntleroy's will (undated).","Accounts of estate and an account of a sale of estate items with buyers and items listed with their prices.","Bills, invoices and receipts for  items purchased by Richard P. Jones.  Businesses and others include Thomas B. Taliaferro (household items), Mitchell and Tyler of Richmond, Chris Heirsch, Potter and Middleton of Baltimore (furniture), G. Earnest \u0026 W. Cowles of Baltimore (China), Gwyn \u0026 Co. of Baltimore (cloth), Monroe Nicolson (cloth, household items), Heywood Smith (general store), J. T. Guy (house repair) and Sam M. Price \u0026 Co (sewing supplies).","1842 invoice from Augustine Owen, 1846 receipt from Diggs' Hotel, 1855 account with R. B. Taliaferro, 1860 account with Oscar Granz of Richmond, 1863 note saying A. Grady will deliver...twelve servants, 1861 invoice from John C. Shafer,","Letter to Armistead from Warner Lewis J[ones], 16 May 1768.  Possibly a copy of the letter.","1805 letter written from Lynchburg to Uncle, partial letter written from Upton in 1811 and an 1821 letter from A. Sheldon in Rubert to Jacob Sheldon in Williamsburg.","1834 letter from M. Southgate to Elizabeth Page, his sister, about the shock of his wife's death (Louisa) and 1838 letter from Uncle Richard Jones to Cadet Francis W. Page at West Point Military Academy.","Fragments of letter to Cadet Frank N. Page at West Point from Warner T. Jones, January 12, 1849.","1851 letter from Unknown in Newport, Rhode Island to Major about his visit to Capon Springs and his health problems. 1855 letter from Julia in Alexandria to Maria, 1858 letter to Mother from Daughter and an 1859 letter from D.B. Page of Carybrook to \"friend\" sending condolences about the death of her baby. Includes 1859 letter to Jones from St. G. Tucker in Ashland about Jones request for his copy of \"Journal and Documents,\" which Tucker explains is usually only borrowed by new members during the Journal Session. Tucker also explains his view on new bill about \"ordinary\" and \"Merchants License\" and how McCue of Augusta and Haywood of Marion \"concocted an amendment to each of them\"...\" to extend the promises of the bill to trading with free negroes as well as slaves.\"","Undated (circa 1861) letter from H. Baytop in Gloucester to Col. Jones, in which he states \"I have been offered the Captaincy of a uniform Rifle Company and I had rather accept of that than to be ... I am perfectly willing to serve under you but am not willing to be under any underling\"... \"let me know if I can get the situation of Paymaster...\" January 1861 letter to \"Aunt\" from Fannie Harrison at Carter Hall about family and friends with a few references to the war. January 1861 letter to \"Brother\" from sibling in Richmond about the weather preventing the nominations of representatives to the Convention and resulting in too many candidates ...\"to the cause of immediate state secession,\" he is convinced \"is the path of safety and of honor\" and \"immediate secession is gaining ground rapidly.\" He also mentions different areas of the state and their feelings about secession and how some of them lean towards the Union and others choosing Whigs as their representatives. Letter is unfinished. January 1861 letter to Warner from P. R. Page at the Ship Yard giving details of the election process in selecting a representative to the Convention, with Seawell getting 132 votes and William Taliaferro getting 38. February 1861 letter from J.C. Sheldon at Wilson's Creek to Cal about the property and Mr. Langborn's will. August 1862 letter to Maria from a friend in Richmond about family news. July 1862 letter from D. M. Taliaferro in Gloucester to Warner T. Jones in Richmond about the circumstances of John Richard White leaving Richmond because of sick relatives. Series of letters to Cousin Maria from Mary L. Browning of Greenfield about family affairs. Letters are undated, but probably written in the 1860s. 1864 letter to Maria Jones from Cousin Mary Harrison about the death of Mary's Aunt and family news. July 1864 letter to Martha from Mary L. Browning mostly about the War: who died, who is on disability and where friends are or have been during the war. July 4, 1864 letter from sister MBC (Mary Booth Curtis) in Richmond, Virginia to her sister, Mrs. R. P. Jones (Marie Curtis Jones) about the war with comments such as \"I think today may be the most important of the war as it is supposed Grant will try and do something...,\" \" I have no doubt of the issue but the loss of life sickens me.\" She also mentions prices of food in Richmond and the whereabouts of family and friends. Two August 1864 letters from Fannie in Nelson's Creek to Emily Kemp about visiting, illness of Martha and family news. February 4, 1865 letter from D.B. Page in Carybrook as part of the military to \"friend,\" mostly about friends, family and missing Gloucester. Letter is torn, stained and fragile. March 12, 1865 letter from Joel Thomas to wife, Indiana E. Thomas, with location \"In the Trenches.\" He explains the cost system of sending packages and people stealing from personal shipments. On the second page of the letter he says that his regiment is out of the trenches and living in cabins near Dinwiddie Court House, 10 miles from Petersburg. He writes of movement of troops, news of his and her brothers and his good wishes to his and her family. January 15, 1866 letter written from Greenfield to cousin about death of Aunt Judy in Montgomery, hard times after the war such that \"the gentlemen look worse than they did during the war\" and \"my faithful Hillary and Hannah went off, could not induce them to stay and all through the war, Hillary was as faithful and good as possible...\" January 15, 1866 letter from Aunt MBC (Martha Booth Curtis) to Bangy (Mary) asking her to visit and \"got a letter from Mrs. Coleman...in which she said she would open her school in Wmsburg the 15th of March\" and encourages Bangy to go. 1866 letter from Cousin Louis West in Pensacola, Florida to Cousin Mary about the death of Mrs. Caldwell. July 1866 letter from Maria at Hunting Quarter to Cousin about \"Papa going to Clarke to live\" with Henry Harrison and they will follow, plus other family news. September 1966 letter from Richmond to \"Mother\" about where she is living. March 1867 letter from Burwell to cousin about paying her to care for his Aunt. August 30, 1867 letter from Cynthia B. T. Coleman in Aldie, Loudoun County to Maria about teaching her daughter English and Music for free, but can't afford to give free board plus news of her visits to friends. 1869 letter to B about family and being homesick. 1869 letter from Martha Throgmorton to her sister, with postscript by her Mother about family news. 1869 letter from E. Browning to Charlie about a fire in their house that killed their granddaughter, Anna. 1869 letter from Rebecca Tabb to Charlie about the coat he gave LLoyd.","Many letters to and from Curtis and Jones family members. Writers include Mary Booth Curtis, C. C. Curtis, Susan, George O. Nicholson, Allie, sister, Maggie Locke, Martha T. Jones, Huntingdon, Bassett French, David N. Baldwin, M. Curtis, Aunt Lea Page, Barney, Maria Cocke, Preston Cocke, Emily and other indecipherable names. Recipients include Sister, Brother, Cousin, Julia and M. Thompson, Martha (sister), Mary, Emily, Mrs. Semple, Cousin Martha, Matty, Bangy (Mary), Richard Jones, B, Mary Jones, Charlie, Fanny, C.C. Curtis and others. Content is mostly news of family and friends.","Letters are between members of the Jones and Curtis families. Writers include John R. Page, S.S. Page, Annie (Blaxton), W. T. Williams (to Bangie about her Mother's death) and Philip A. Taliaferro. Recipients include Maria, Martha, Fannie, Bangie, Sister and Cousin Martha. Mostly concerns family news.","Letters between Jones and Curtis family members. Writers and recipients include Thomas Nelson Page to Cousin Mrs. M. T. P. Vandergrift (about a story she wrote), P. M. Thompson in Williamsburg to Mary about the death of her Uncle, H. B. Kendig (sending checks to Miss Jones) and Sally Nelson Robins (of the Virginia Historical Society) to Mary about some documents.","1932 letter to Martha and Fanny from Cousin M. J. Vandegrift about family news, and a 1948 letter to Martha from Mrs. H. O. Sanders of Gloucester, saying she found some of \"Mama's diaries and was having them typed.\"","Writers include E. Browning, Elizabeth Byrd Nichols, F.L. B. Cocke, Mother, MBG, unknown Taliaferro, Sister, friend, M.F. Jones, Fanny, Lilly Page, Lizzie Archer, Martha, Mr. Cocke, Aunt Booth, Child and Marion. Recipients include Friend , Bangy (Mary), Miss Jones, Bangy, B. and Sister M, Mother, Sister, Friend, MBC, B, Martha, Mary, Mrs. R.P. Jones, Maria Jones, Children, Niece, Fanny and Miss Jones. Includes a copy of a letter of George Herberts to \"Dear Sick Sister,\" a letter fragment about Florida and assuming government funding to remove native population, letter to Maria from Mr. Cocke where he sends her a four leaf clover (no longer with letter) and a wedding invitation. Topics include all areas of family life and news of friends, family and neighbors.","Undated correspondence to a son or daughter, written either from Richmond, Virginia or Lands End in Gloucester, Virginia. Writer is probably Harriet Throckmorton Curtis and/or Martha T. Jones. Topic is mostly news of family, friends and neighbors.","1840s letters from his sister, Harriet Throckmorton Jones, of Lowlands Cottage, to Richard Jones in Baltimore, telling of local and family news; 1849 letter about finances from Thomas W. Fauntleroy; 1851 letter from C. Lebaron about an account with L. Fauntleroy; 1853 letter from cousin A. Dabney in Raymond, Mississippi; 1853 and 1860 letters from Robert B. Armistead of Alabama about the estate of George Fauntleroy; 1869 letter from Henry Harrison of Millwood about a bond; 1874 letter from M. B. C. about death and God; 1882 note to Mrs. Richard Jones from Cynthia B. T. Coleman mentioning a 50th anniversary; and an undated invitation from Dr. and Mrs. Tabb.","Includes an 1860 letter from P. R. Page in Gloucester about not getting paid as an officer in the Army, giving examples and ranting about the unfairness of the system; 1860 letter from a ? W. Power in Yorktown about Jones' solicitation on behalf of the Volunteer Companies of Gloucester to erect a permanent memorial at Yorktown; 1861 letter from John W. C. Catlett, asking Jones to pick up an earring he left at a shop in Richmond; 1864 letter from C. C. Curtis about the will of Cora Harriet Shelden; 1867 letter from John R. Page about applying before the Members of the Board; 1871 letter from Henry Harrison recommending John R. Page as County Judge; 1873 letter from John R. Page, professor of Natural History at The University of Virginia, about the resolution to fund the University; 1884 letter to Judge W. Crump about a meeting to discuss the finances of William and Mary; 1886 letters about a deed of trust; 1890 letter from Joseph Bryan and an 1890 letter from W. C. Throckmorton of Danville, Virginia about Throckmorton genealogy.","1884 letter to Miss M. F. Jones from S. G. Fauntleroy about coat of arms and other family information; 1894 letters from S. Bassett French to Richard Jones about genealogy; and a 1901 letter to Miss Jones from Edwin Hawley, about the Throckmorton Family. Notes and charts about families; obituaries of Burgh Taliaferro, Rev. Charles Mann, Virginia Throckmorton and Fielding L. Taylor; a correction of the genealogy done by Miss Hary Fauntleroy by unknown person; notes on descendants of Mary Warner; notes on Read and Warner families; genealogy article about connection between the Queen, Washington and Lee, gravestone inscriptions of William Langhorne of King William County and Sarah Ann Weatherby Smith.","1835 note for purchases at estate sale by Warner T. Taliaferro; 1849 note to the Commissioner of Revenue of Gloucester County, transferring 802 acres from C.S. Jones to Richard P. Jones; 1844 indenture between the company of Curtis Jones and Robert C. Curtis; 1845-6 bonds; 1851 final payment for the purchase of Lands End; 1863 list of \"negroes and their ages\"; 1875 appraisal by Richard P. Jones and R. M. Page for personal estate of Sam Bolling; and a 1877 payment by Richard W. Jones to James D. Pointer for Richard P. Jones' coffin. Also includes an 1890 letter to Mary from George B. Harrison, about English property of Coryndon Carpenter, which by his 1776 will \"devised two small farms in Cornwall to his brother Nathaniel Carpenter...of King and Queen County...after his death to be sold and the proceeds to be divided between the four sons of Dr. Carpenter: Coryndon, William Fauntleroy, Bushrod and Nathaniel; and 1830-1852 guardian account records for Maria G. Curtis and R. P. Jones with C. C. Curtis the guardian of Maria.","Includes receipts from purchases, notes and real estate; an accounting of an estate for Miss Maria G. Curtis and R. P. Jones (1830-1852); indenture between Robert C. Curtis and Charles C. Curtis, Richard P. Jones and Philip E. Tabb (business) for $744.72 (1844); \"List of Richd P. Jones' negroes and their ages in 1863; indenture inventory of the estate of Sam Bolling (1875); and receipt for coffin of W. T. Jones from Richard W. Jones (1877).","1859 letter by Jno A. B. Thornton certifying that Warner T. Jones was elected to represent Gloucester in the House of Delegates; 1859 form letter to the Alumni of William and Mary Collection, asking for donations; 1880 letter from George B. Harrison asking for help in an English deposition; 1882 Power of Attorney given to Warner Jones for Martha T. Vandergrift; and an 1891 resolution from the Faculty of the College of William and Mary on their appreciation of the character of the late Judge Warner T. Jones.","\"A Review of the Circular Letter of the Attorney General...to the Marshals...in Relation to Elections,\" possibly 1863. June 30, 1929 Richmond Times-Dispatch about the Wells Cathedral in England; February 11, 1912 Times-Dispatch \"Our Confederate Column\"; and clippings on religion and wedding announcements.","Four handwritten business cards for C. C. Curtis (one with a note); weekly reports from \"Lane and Meade's School\"in Richmond, Virginia for C.C. Curtis (1868); and newspaper article about Court of Appeals session where John Poindexter's conviction of killing C. C. Curtis on March 3, 1879 was affirmed.","1873 certificate for Miss Mary T. Jones who is \"authorized to teach in the Public Free Schools of Gloucester County...1874\" and list of \"Mary's pallbearers.\"","1863 Confederate Bonds for Five Hundred Dollars belonging to L. A. and R. M. Page.","Business Card for \"The Davis Carriage Company\" with \"lines...found on the walls of Old Blandford Church...,\" small Christmas card, printed funeral service for Catherine Elizabeth Murray (1940), 1932 News Leader \"In By-gone Days\" about \"William and Mary College...to be revived and continue as a State Normal School...General William B. Taliaferro and Judge Warner T. Jones have been indefatigable in the cause\"; and a calling card for Misses Jones.","William Langhorn's 1823 will in King William County, leaving property in England, \"Fox Court,\" to his Throckmorton cousins. The will was not recognized by English Law and his property was considered intestate. Mostly correspondence about determining the legality of the heirs and the division of the estate, but also includes rental receipts, deeds, agreements and accounts. One document, \"Case,\" says that the English property was willed to William Langborn by Mary Langborn in 1783 and his heirs were the children of his sister, a Throckmorton. Family members involved in the settlement are: Warner T. Taliaferro, Alexander G. Taliaferro, William Taliaferro, Richard P. Jones, Nancy T. Jones, Lucy Anne and Mann Page, Anne Jones, Harriet T. Curtis, John and Lucy M. Page and Henry and Fanny T. Harrison. Other names include Mrs. Sheldon, John and Sally Throckmorton Dixon.","Typescript of \"Record of Major William Langborn's Revolutionary War Service\"; 1838 Revolutionary War Claim by heirs of William Langborn; 1840 survey of Ohio land granted William Lanborn on reverse of a letter to Charles C. Curtis; and an April 7, 1840 indenture between Charles C. and Harret T. Jones Curtis and Warmer T. Jones giving Warner T. Jones all interest in the King William County land once owned by William Langborn.","Poems and stories written by various members of all the families, though the writer is usually not identified. Includes \"Mr. Adam Foster's Letters describing 'old times in Gloucester Co., Va'\" in 1848, sent to Mary and belonging to M. L. Tabb of St. Catherine's School; poem written for Maria Greenhow of Williamsburg by Leander, fragment of text,\" copied by F. B. Macaulay in 1854; Romeo and Juliet (revised and improved), a story about a cat named Dolly by F. C. J.; \"Female Character\" by Mary F. Jones; handwritten obituary for a pet bird (1874); \"popular sayings from Pope\"; fragment of notes, poem on the death of \"Little Lizzie\"; calculation of crop rotation and profits using \"The Henley Four Field System\"; prose story about Lands End; note that describes \"...romantic delusion that the south was inhabited exclusively by aristocrats and picturesque negroes...\"; fragment of a story about a young girl at a ball; notes on Spanish and European religious and political history; page from a book with a poem entitled \"Stillness,\" which is addressed to Bangy; recipe for \"Tomatoe Catsup,\" and a typescript manuscript of \"Cousin Martha's recollections\" of Eagle Point, Lands End and other areas of Gloucester.","Papers of the Jones Family and collateral families, the Fauntleroy Family, the Taliaferro Family, the Sheldon Family, and others. Includes printed material, obituaries and writings. This accession was a gift of Maria Talcott. Mss. Acc. 1955.001 Addition.","October 28, 1825 letter from Mary L. Fauntleroy in Oakley to Miss Apphia B. Fauntleroy in Richmond, Virginia about her sadness because of the death of their sister and brother. Undated letter to Mother from Maria Greenhow (tear) about her activities in Richmond. August 11, 1873 letter to Mary from Janet, telling about attending the Virginia Council in Winchester, Virginia with her father. Undated letter to Mrs. Mary Lewis Browning from Sally Taliaferro about news of weddings and friends. Partial Last Will and Testament of Thomas Fauntleroy, dated February 1820.","Letters and documents spanning from 1859 to 1916. Documents concerning Warner T. Jones include an 1859 invoice from E.B. Spence; 1861 invitation to a Ball at Rosewell by the Gentlemen of Gloucester; 1861 bill for room and other items at the Spotswood Hotel in Richmond; 1862 receipt for the American Hotel in Richmond; 1865 check from Pugh; 1866 letter from unknown at Millhouse to Warner about property (Sheldon?) and news of friends; undated (after 1887) opinion from T.G. Jones to Hon. W.T. Jones about the \"matter of the old dragon Bridge and causeway now pending in Gloucester County Court\" in Middlesex and Gloucester Counties; May 12th, 186? letter from Capt. Chs. Garnett to Col. Jones about \"Scouts from Gwynn's Island report persons landing \u0026 marching towards ...women \u0026 children leaving for mainland in night...\"; a 1873 card for free travel on the Atlantic Mississippi and Ohio Railroad; and a partial undated letter from W. T. Jones while at William and Mary; August 1863 letter to \"My Very Dear Sister\" from her sister in Chatham telling of news of friends, deaths in the war, Mr. Gringam's whereabouts, the hot summer, her garden in Richmond and the Yankees stopping the mail; 1884 letter from son P. E. Jones to his Mother, Maria Jones, about family news; a 1916 envelope addressed to Richard Jones, and a 1922 paper on the Throckmorton family by William Carter Stubbs. Undated material includes a genealogical note about the Warner and Smith families; a report on the Throckmorton family; undated letter between two Jones sisters; small poetry notebook; and a handwritten copy of a letter written by Emanuel Jones, Petsworth Parish, Gloucester County with a \"list of questions sent out by the Bishop of London in 1724,\" with answers.","April 13, 1864 Confederate Bond for J. C. Sheldon; typed \"Story of Land's End\" about Captain John Sinclair; 1869 and 1871 court judgments in the cases of Spencer Forrest vs. William T. Hicks, William Lane vs. William T. Hicks and others against William T. Hicks.","Undated wedding invitation between Olivia Clarke Bridges and Robert Colgate Selden; 1899 Circuit Court judgment in Gloucester, Virginia in Smith vs. Taliaferro; a 1901 booklet about Philip Alexander Taliaferro; undated document about the division of the estate of William Langborn and his heirs, the Taliaferro and Jones families, with a \"Memoranda relative to Capt. Philip Taliaferro and Major Wm Langbourne\" about Langborn not receiving pay during his military service.","Obituaries for Dr. E. C. S. Taliaferro and Mary Fauntleroy Jones.","1864 pamphlet, signed by M. B. Custis, entitled \"Our Father's Care. a Ballad. by Mrs. Sewell,\" printed by the Presbyterian Committee of Publication in Richmond, Virginia. Religious pamphlet entitled, \"Morning Watches.\" \"Vital Facts about Jamestown, Yorktown, Williamsburg, College of William and Mary,\" revised 1932.","Notes and draft entitled \"A History of Petsworth Parish.\" Petsworth Parish is in Gloucester County, Virginia. Possibly written by Mary Fauntleroy Jones.","Handwritten partial stories and a poem, \"The Little Flower Maiden.\"  Pages of the stories are numbered, but many seem to be missing.  These stories were possibly written by Mary F. Jones since they arrived in an envelope addressed to Miss Mary F. 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Fray, Jr.","Addition Mss. Acc. 1955.001 was given by Maria Talcott, but the material deals with the same family, so it has been included with the Fray gift accessions.  She was a first cousin of Mary Fauntleroy Cocke Fray and granddaughter of Harriet Jones and Charles Curtis.","Mary Fauntleroy Cocke Fray was the daughter of William Fauntleroy Cocke and great granddaughter of Harriet Jones and Charles Curtis.  The 1969 accessions are family papers and documents from both the Jones and Curtis families with some material relating to the Cocke family.","Harriet's parents were Richard and Martha Washington Throckmorton Jones and her siblings were William Langborne, Mary Lanborne, Lucy Ann (married Mann Page), John James Emanuel, Richard P. (married Maria Greenhow Curtis) and Warner Throckmorton Jones (never married and lived with both his Curtis relations through the years).  Harriet Jones Curtis's children were Martha, Harriet, Lucy, Mary, Fanny and Charles Curtis.","Papers, 1826-1916, of the Jones family of \"Land's End,\" Gloucester County, Virginia, and related families of Curtis, Taliaferro, Page and Harrison. Includes correspondence, genealogical notes, obituaries, legal files, real estate material, notes concerning Land's End, Petsworth Parish (Gloucester County), Yorktown, and the homes of the Cringan family and the Mackenzie family, and Bible records of the Jones and Fauntleroy families.","The first two accessions, which compose the bulk of the material, are gifts of Mrs. Jackson  L. Fray, Jr.","13 items which include correspondence from F. Du-Veil, Warner T. Jones, Mary B. Curtis.","12 items which include letters from Charles M. Jones, M.G. Jones, Emma G. De Sausseur, L.A. Page, E.M. Wellford, Ella B. Howard and Mary T. Davies.","18 items including letters from Warner T. Jones, E.H. Dabney, Julia Meredith, Jos. Bryan, Susan E. Maury, St. G.T.C. Bryan and Preston Cocke.","35 items including letters fro M.G. Jones, M.G. Clarke, Leah T. Taliaferro and Mag. S. Smith.","26 items which include letters from M.G. Jones (Civil War comment), Sue Byrd, Mary C. Mason, Mary F. Jones and Fannie Curtis.","Genealogy correspondence, notes, printed material on the Blackburne, Booth, Curtis, Elizabeth (Queen), Fitzhugh, Jones, Langborn, Lawson, Payne, Pemberton, Throckmorton and Warner Families.","Handwritten story.","3 stories:  \"John Marshall\" (3 pages); \"Francesca, the Venetian Bride\" (4 pages); and \"The Love of Marie Rayneval\" (20 pages).","\"The Salon of Madame Necker\" the Standard Series:  Volume II, Parts III and IV, 1880, Volume III, Parts V and VI, 1881. Signed on covers \"Martha T. Jones, Land's End, Gloucester Co., Va.\"  Booklet, \"Easy Questions for a little child, etc.\" published by Gen. Prot. Episcopal Sunday School Union, New York, undated, 40 pages.","One page of births (1828-1868) and one page of deaths (1830-1939); obituaries of Miss Martha T. Jones (d. 1952 January 16) and Fanny Curtis Jones (d. 1954 October 28); 1 page of marriages, Curtis-Fauntleroy-Jones; and 1 memo from C. Nelson to Miss Jones.","Expansive notes on a possible biographical paper which includes thoughts on a variety of topics such as politics, religion, the South, Banks and much more.","1833 payment from Mann Page, 1846 invoice of C. C. Curtis, 1849 invoice from Beers and Poindexter, 1858 receipt for Robert Armistead, 1878 receipt for Marg. T. Jones for a Saratoga Trunk, 1878 letter to Bangy about items purchased, 1915 receipt of the Misses Jones with The Gloucester Pharmacy, 1927 bill from Dr. Windells for Martha T. Jones, 1940 bank receipt and Curtis receipt in regards to Thomas Fauntleroy's will (undated).","Accounts of estate and an account of a sale of estate items with buyers and items listed with their prices.","Bills, invoices and receipts for  items purchased by Richard P. Jones.  Businesses and others include Thomas B. Taliaferro (household items), Mitchell and Tyler of Richmond, Chris Heirsch, Potter and Middleton of Baltimore (furniture), G. Earnest \u0026 W. Cowles of Baltimore (China), Gwyn \u0026 Co. of Baltimore (cloth), Monroe Nicolson (cloth, household items), Heywood Smith (general store), J. T. Guy (house repair) and Sam M. Price \u0026 Co (sewing supplies).","1842 invoice from Augustine Owen, 1846 receipt from Diggs' Hotel, 1855 account with R. B. Taliaferro, 1860 account with Oscar Granz of Richmond, 1863 note saying A. Grady will deliver...twelve servants, 1861 invoice from John C. Shafer,","Letter to Armistead from Warner Lewis J[ones], 16 May 1768.  Possibly a copy of the letter.","1805 letter written from Lynchburg to Uncle, partial letter written from Upton in 1811 and an 1821 letter from A. Sheldon in Rubert to Jacob Sheldon in Williamsburg.","1834 letter from M. Southgate to Elizabeth Page, his sister, about the shock of his wife's death (Louisa) and 1838 letter from Uncle Richard Jones to Cadet Francis W. Page at West Point Military Academy.","Fragments of letter to Cadet Frank N. Page at West Point from Warner T. Jones, January 12, 1849.","1851 letter from Unknown in Newport, Rhode Island to Major about his visit to Capon Springs and his health problems. 1855 letter from Julia in Alexandria to Maria, 1858 letter to Mother from Daughter and an 1859 letter from D.B. Page of Carybrook to \"friend\" sending condolences about the death of her baby. Includes 1859 letter to Jones from St. G. Tucker in Ashland about Jones request for his copy of \"Journal and Documents,\" which Tucker explains is usually only borrowed by new members during the Journal Session. Tucker also explains his view on new bill about \"ordinary\" and \"Merchants License\" and how McCue of Augusta and Haywood of Marion \"concocted an amendment to each of them\"...\" to extend the promises of the bill to trading with free negroes as well as slaves.\"","Undated (circa 1861) letter from H. Baytop in Gloucester to Col. Jones, in which he states \"I have been offered the Captaincy of a uniform Rifle Company and I had rather accept of that than to be ... I am perfectly willing to serve under you but am not willing to be under any underling\"... \"let me know if I can get the situation of Paymaster...\" January 1861 letter to \"Aunt\" from Fannie Harrison at Carter Hall about family and friends with a few references to the war. January 1861 letter to \"Brother\" from sibling in Richmond about the weather preventing the nominations of representatives to the Convention and resulting in too many candidates ...\"to the cause of immediate state secession,\" he is convinced \"is the path of safety and of honor\" and \"immediate secession is gaining ground rapidly.\" He also mentions different areas of the state and their feelings about secession and how some of them lean towards the Union and others choosing Whigs as their representatives. Letter is unfinished. January 1861 letter to Warner from P. R. Page at the Ship Yard giving details of the election process in selecting a representative to the Convention, with Seawell getting 132 votes and William Taliaferro getting 38. February 1861 letter from J.C. Sheldon at Wilson's Creek to Cal about the property and Mr. Langborn's will. August 1862 letter to Maria from a friend in Richmond about family news. July 1862 letter from D. M. Taliaferro in Gloucester to Warner T. Jones in Richmond about the circumstances of John Richard White leaving Richmond because of sick relatives. Series of letters to Cousin Maria from Mary L. Browning of Greenfield about family affairs. Letters are undated, but probably written in the 1860s. 1864 letter to Maria Jones from Cousin Mary Harrison about the death of Mary's Aunt and family news. July 1864 letter to Martha from Mary L. Browning mostly about the War: who died, who is on disability and where friends are or have been during the war. July 4, 1864 letter from sister MBC (Mary Booth Curtis) in Richmond, Virginia to her sister, Mrs. R. P. Jones (Marie Curtis Jones) about the war with comments such as \"I think today may be the most important of the war as it is supposed Grant will try and do something...,\" \" I have no doubt of the issue but the loss of life sickens me.\" She also mentions prices of food in Richmond and the whereabouts of family and friends. Two August 1864 letters from Fannie in Nelson's Creek to Emily Kemp about visiting, illness of Martha and family news. February 4, 1865 letter from D.B. Page in Carybrook as part of the military to \"friend,\" mostly about friends, family and missing Gloucester. Letter is torn, stained and fragile. March 12, 1865 letter from Joel Thomas to wife, Indiana E. Thomas, with location \"In the Trenches.\" He explains the cost system of sending packages and people stealing from personal shipments. On the second page of the letter he says that his regiment is out of the trenches and living in cabins near Dinwiddie Court House, 10 miles from Petersburg. He writes of movement of troops, news of his and her brothers and his good wishes to his and her family. January 15, 1866 letter written from Greenfield to cousin about death of Aunt Judy in Montgomery, hard times after the war such that \"the gentlemen look worse than they did during the war\" and \"my faithful Hillary and Hannah went off, could not induce them to stay and all through the war, Hillary was as faithful and good as possible...\" January 15, 1866 letter from Aunt MBC (Martha Booth Curtis) to Bangy (Mary) asking her to visit and \"got a letter from Mrs. Coleman...in which she said she would open her school in Wmsburg the 15th of March\" and encourages Bangy to go. 1866 letter from Cousin Louis West in Pensacola, Florida to Cousin Mary about the death of Mrs. Caldwell. July 1866 letter from Maria at Hunting Quarter to Cousin about \"Papa going to Clarke to live\" with Henry Harrison and they will follow, plus other family news. September 1966 letter from Richmond to \"Mother\" about where she is living. March 1867 letter from Burwell to cousin about paying her to care for his Aunt. August 30, 1867 letter from Cynthia B. T. Coleman in Aldie, Loudoun County to Maria about teaching her daughter English and Music for free, but can't afford to give free board plus news of her visits to friends. 1869 letter to B about family and being homesick. 1869 letter from Martha Throgmorton to her sister, with postscript by her Mother about family news. 1869 letter from E. Browning to Charlie about a fire in their house that killed their granddaughter, Anna. 1869 letter from Rebecca Tabb to Charlie about the coat he gave LLoyd.","Many letters to and from Curtis and Jones family members. Writers include Mary Booth Curtis, C. C. Curtis, Susan, George O. Nicholson, Allie, sister, Maggie Locke, Martha T. Jones, Huntingdon, Bassett French, David N. Baldwin, M. Curtis, Aunt Lea Page, Barney, Maria Cocke, Preston Cocke, Emily and other indecipherable names. Recipients include Sister, Brother, Cousin, Julia and M. Thompson, Martha (sister), Mary, Emily, Mrs. Semple, Cousin Martha, Matty, Bangy (Mary), Richard Jones, B, Mary Jones, Charlie, Fanny, C.C. Curtis and others. Content is mostly news of family and friends.","Letters are between members of the Jones and Curtis families. Writers include John R. Page, S.S. Page, Annie (Blaxton), W. T. Williams (to Bangie about her Mother's death) and Philip A. Taliaferro. Recipients include Maria, Martha, Fannie, Bangie, Sister and Cousin Martha. Mostly concerns family news.","Letters between Jones and Curtis family members. Writers and recipients include Thomas Nelson Page to Cousin Mrs. M. T. P. Vandergrift (about a story she wrote), P. M. Thompson in Williamsburg to Mary about the death of her Uncle, H. B. Kendig (sending checks to Miss Jones) and Sally Nelson Robins (of the Virginia Historical Society) to Mary about some documents.","1932 letter to Martha and Fanny from Cousin M. J. Vandegrift about family news, and a 1948 letter to Martha from Mrs. H. O. Sanders of Gloucester, saying she found some of \"Mama's diaries and was having them typed.\"","Writers include E. Browning, Elizabeth Byrd Nichols, F.L. B. Cocke, Mother, MBG, unknown Taliaferro, Sister, friend, M.F. Jones, Fanny, Lilly Page, Lizzie Archer, Martha, Mr. Cocke, Aunt Booth, Child and Marion. Recipients include Friend , Bangy (Mary), Miss Jones, Bangy, B. and Sister M, Mother, Sister, Friend, MBC, B, Martha, Mary, Mrs. R.P. Jones, Maria Jones, Children, Niece, Fanny and Miss Jones. Includes a copy of a letter of George Herberts to \"Dear Sick Sister,\" a letter fragment about Florida and assuming government funding to remove native population, letter to Maria from Mr. Cocke where he sends her a four leaf clover (no longer with letter) and a wedding invitation. Topics include all areas of family life and news of friends, family and neighbors.","Undated correspondence to a son or daughter, written either from Richmond, Virginia or Lands End in Gloucester, Virginia. Writer is probably Harriet Throckmorton Curtis and/or Martha T. Jones. Topic is mostly news of family, friends and neighbors.","1840s letters from his sister, Harriet Throckmorton Jones, of Lowlands Cottage, to Richard Jones in Baltimore, telling of local and family news; 1849 letter about finances from Thomas W. Fauntleroy; 1851 letter from C. Lebaron about an account with L. Fauntleroy; 1853 letter from cousin A. Dabney in Raymond, Mississippi; 1853 and 1860 letters from Robert B. Armistead of Alabama about the estate of George Fauntleroy; 1869 letter from Henry Harrison of Millwood about a bond; 1874 letter from M. B. C. about death and God; 1882 note to Mrs. Richard Jones from Cynthia B. T. Coleman mentioning a 50th anniversary; and an undated invitation from Dr. and Mrs. Tabb.","Includes an 1860 letter from P. R. Page in Gloucester about not getting paid as an officer in the Army, giving examples and ranting about the unfairness of the system; 1860 letter from a ? W. Power in Yorktown about Jones' solicitation on behalf of the Volunteer Companies of Gloucester to erect a permanent memorial at Yorktown; 1861 letter from John W. C. Catlett, asking Jones to pick up an earring he left at a shop in Richmond; 1864 letter from C. C. Curtis about the will of Cora Harriet Shelden; 1867 letter from John R. Page about applying before the Members of the Board; 1871 letter from Henry Harrison recommending John R. Page as County Judge; 1873 letter from John R. Page, professor of Natural History at The University of Virginia, about the resolution to fund the University; 1884 letter to Judge W. Crump about a meeting to discuss the finances of William and Mary; 1886 letters about a deed of trust; 1890 letter from Joseph Bryan and an 1890 letter from W. C. Throckmorton of Danville, Virginia about Throckmorton genealogy.","1884 letter to Miss M. F. Jones from S. G. Fauntleroy about coat of arms and other family information; 1894 letters from S. Bassett French to Richard Jones about genealogy; and a 1901 letter to Miss Jones from Edwin Hawley, about the Throckmorton Family. Notes and charts about families; obituaries of Burgh Taliaferro, Rev. Charles Mann, Virginia Throckmorton and Fielding L. Taylor; a correction of the genealogy done by Miss Hary Fauntleroy by unknown person; notes on descendants of Mary Warner; notes on Read and Warner families; genealogy article about connection between the Queen, Washington and Lee, gravestone inscriptions of William Langhorne of King William County and Sarah Ann Weatherby Smith.","1835 note for purchases at estate sale by Warner T. Taliaferro; 1849 note to the Commissioner of Revenue of Gloucester County, transferring 802 acres from C.S. Jones to Richard P. Jones; 1844 indenture between the company of Curtis Jones and Robert C. Curtis; 1845-6 bonds; 1851 final payment for the purchase of Lands End; 1863 list of \"negroes and their ages\"; 1875 appraisal by Richard P. Jones and R. M. Page for personal estate of Sam Bolling; and a 1877 payment by Richard W. Jones to James D. Pointer for Richard P. Jones' coffin. Also includes an 1890 letter to Mary from George B. Harrison, about English property of Coryndon Carpenter, which by his 1776 will \"devised two small farms in Cornwall to his brother Nathaniel Carpenter...of King and Queen County...after his death to be sold and the proceeds to be divided between the four sons of Dr. Carpenter: Coryndon, William Fauntleroy, Bushrod and Nathaniel; and 1830-1852 guardian account records for Maria G. Curtis and R. P. Jones with C. C. Curtis the guardian of Maria.","Includes receipts from purchases, notes and real estate; an accounting of an estate for Miss Maria G. Curtis and R. P. Jones (1830-1852); indenture between Robert C. Curtis and Charles C. Curtis, Richard P. Jones and Philip E. Tabb (business) for $744.72 (1844); \"List of Richd P. Jones' negroes and their ages in 1863; indenture inventory of the estate of Sam Bolling (1875); and receipt for coffin of W. T. Jones from Richard W. Jones (1877).","1859 letter by Jno A. B. Thornton certifying that Warner T. Jones was elected to represent Gloucester in the House of Delegates; 1859 form letter to the Alumni of William and Mary Collection, asking for donations; 1880 letter from George B. Harrison asking for help in an English deposition; 1882 Power of Attorney given to Warner Jones for Martha T. Vandergrift; and an 1891 resolution from the Faculty of the College of William and Mary on their appreciation of the character of the late Judge Warner T. Jones.","\"A Review of the Circular Letter of the Attorney General...to the Marshals...in Relation to Elections,\" possibly 1863. June 30, 1929 Richmond Times-Dispatch about the Wells Cathedral in England; February 11, 1912 Times-Dispatch \"Our Confederate Column\"; and clippings on religion and wedding announcements.","Four handwritten business cards for C. C. Curtis (one with a note); weekly reports from \"Lane and Meade's School\"in Richmond, Virginia for C.C. Curtis (1868); and newspaper article about Court of Appeals session where John Poindexter's conviction of killing C. C. Curtis on March 3, 1879 was affirmed.","1873 certificate for Miss Mary T. Jones who is \"authorized to teach in the Public Free Schools of Gloucester County...1874\" and list of \"Mary's pallbearers.\"","1863 Confederate Bonds for Five Hundred Dollars belonging to L. A. and R. M. Page.","Business Card for \"The Davis Carriage Company\" with \"lines...found on the walls of Old Blandford Church...,\" small Christmas card, printed funeral service for Catherine Elizabeth Murray (1940), 1932 News Leader \"In By-gone Days\" about \"William and Mary College...to be revived and continue as a State Normal School...General William B. Taliaferro and Judge Warner T. Jones have been indefatigable in the cause\"; and a calling card for Misses Jones.","William Langhorn's 1823 will in King William County, leaving property in England, \"Fox Court,\" to his Throckmorton cousins. The will was not recognized by English Law and his property was considered intestate. Mostly correspondence about determining the legality of the heirs and the division of the estate, but also includes rental receipts, deeds, agreements and accounts. One document, \"Case,\" says that the English property was willed to William Langborn by Mary Langborn in 1783 and his heirs were the children of his sister, a Throckmorton. Family members involved in the settlement are: Warner T. Taliaferro, Alexander G. Taliaferro, William Taliaferro, Richard P. Jones, Nancy T. Jones, Lucy Anne and Mann Page, Anne Jones, Harriet T. Curtis, John and Lucy M. Page and Henry and Fanny T. Harrison. Other names include Mrs. Sheldon, John and Sally Throckmorton Dixon.","Typescript of \"Record of Major William Langborn's Revolutionary War Service\"; 1838 Revolutionary War Claim by heirs of William Langborn; 1840 survey of Ohio land granted William Lanborn on reverse of a letter to Charles C. Curtis; and an April 7, 1840 indenture between Charles C. and Harret T. Jones Curtis and Warmer T. Jones giving Warner T. Jones all interest in the King William County land once owned by William Langborn.","Poems and stories written by various members of all the families, though the writer is usually not identified. Includes \"Mr. Adam Foster's Letters describing 'old times in Gloucester Co., Va'\" in 1848, sent to Mary and belonging to M. L. Tabb of St. Catherine's School; poem written for Maria Greenhow of Williamsburg by Leander, fragment of text,\" copied by F. B. Macaulay in 1854; Romeo and Juliet (revised and improved), a story about a cat named Dolly by F. C. J.; \"Female Character\" by Mary F. Jones; handwritten obituary for a pet bird (1874); \"popular sayings from Pope\"; fragment of notes, poem on the death of \"Little Lizzie\"; calculation of crop rotation and profits using \"The Henley Four Field System\"; prose story about Lands End; note that describes \"...romantic delusion that the south was inhabited exclusively by aristocrats and picturesque negroes...\"; fragment of a story about a young girl at a ball; notes on Spanish and European religious and political history; page from a book with a poem entitled \"Stillness,\" which is addressed to Bangy; recipe for \"Tomatoe Catsup,\" and a typescript manuscript of \"Cousin Martha's recollections\" of Eagle Point, Lands End and other areas of Gloucester.","Papers of the Jones Family and collateral families, the Fauntleroy Family, the Taliaferro Family, the Sheldon Family, and others. Includes printed material, obituaries and writings. This accession was a gift of Maria Talcott. Mss. Acc. 1955.001 Addition.","October 28, 1825 letter from Mary L. Fauntleroy in Oakley to Miss Apphia B. Fauntleroy in Richmond, Virginia about her sadness because of the death of their sister and brother. Undated letter to Mother from Maria Greenhow (tear) about her activities in Richmond. August 11, 1873 letter to Mary from Janet, telling about attending the Virginia Council in Winchester, Virginia with her father. Undated letter to Mrs. Mary Lewis Browning from Sally Taliaferro about news of weddings and friends. Partial Last Will and Testament of Thomas Fauntleroy, dated February 1820.","Letters and documents spanning from 1859 to 1916. Documents concerning Warner T. Jones include an 1859 invoice from E.B. Spence; 1861 invitation to a Ball at Rosewell by the Gentlemen of Gloucester; 1861 bill for room and other items at the Spotswood Hotel in Richmond; 1862 receipt for the American Hotel in Richmond; 1865 check from Pugh; 1866 letter from unknown at Millhouse to Warner about property (Sheldon?) and news of friends; undated (after 1887) opinion from T.G. Jones to Hon. W.T. Jones about the \"matter of the old dragon Bridge and causeway now pending in Gloucester County Court\" in Middlesex and Gloucester Counties; May 12th, 186? letter from Capt. Chs. Garnett to Col. Jones about \"Scouts from Gwynn's Island report persons landing \u0026 marching towards ...women \u0026 children leaving for mainland in night...\"; a 1873 card for free travel on the Atlantic Mississippi and Ohio Railroad; and a partial undated letter from W. T. Jones while at William and Mary; August 1863 letter to \"My Very Dear Sister\" from her sister in Chatham telling of news of friends, deaths in the war, Mr. Gringam's whereabouts, the hot summer, her garden in Richmond and the Yankees stopping the mail; 1884 letter from son P. E. Jones to his Mother, Maria Jones, about family news; a 1916 envelope addressed to Richard Jones, and a 1922 paper on the Throckmorton family by William Carter Stubbs. Undated material includes a genealogical note about the Warner and Smith families; a report on the Throckmorton family; undated letter between two Jones sisters; small poetry notebook; and a handwritten copy of a letter written by Emanuel Jones, Petsworth Parish, Gloucester County with a \"list of questions sent out by the Bishop of London in 1724,\" with answers.","April 13, 1864 Confederate Bond for J. C. Sheldon; typed \"Story of Land's End\" about Captain John Sinclair; 1869 and 1871 court judgments in the cases of Spencer Forrest vs. William T. Hicks, William Lane vs. William T. Hicks and others against William T. Hicks.","Undated wedding invitation between Olivia Clarke Bridges and Robert Colgate Selden; 1899 Circuit Court judgment in Gloucester, Virginia in Smith vs. Taliaferro; a 1901 booklet about Philip Alexander Taliaferro; undated document about the division of the estate of William Langborn and his heirs, the Taliaferro and Jones families, with a \"Memoranda relative to Capt. Philip Taliaferro and Major Wm Langbourne\" about Langborn not receiving pay during his military service.","Obituaries for Dr. E. C. S. Taliaferro and Mary Fauntleroy Jones.","1864 pamphlet, signed by M. B. Custis, entitled \"Our Father's Care. a Ballad. by Mrs. Sewell,\" printed by the Presbyterian Committee of Publication in Richmond, Virginia. Religious pamphlet entitled, \"Morning Watches.\" \"Vital Facts about Jamestown, Yorktown, Williamsburg, College of William and Mary,\" revised 1932.","Notes and draft entitled \"A History of Petsworth Parish.\" Petsworth Parish is in Gloucester County, Virginia. Possibly written by Mary Fauntleroy Jones.","Handwritten partial stories and a poem, \"The Little Flower Maiden.\"  Pages of the stories are numbered, but many seem to be missing.  These stories were possibly written by Mary F. Jones since they arrived in an envelope addressed to Miss Mary F. Jones.","A small book, \"Teacher's Pocket Record,\" with some records kept, but most are covered by newspaper clippings."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eBefore reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Use:"],"userestrict_tesim":["Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library."],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center"],"famname_ssim":["Jones family","Curtis family","Page family","Taliaferro family.","Cringan family","Fauntleroy family","Harrison family","Hicks family","Mackenzie family","Sheldon family","Sinclair family","Taliaferro family"],"names_coll_ssim":["Cringan family","Curtis family","Fauntleroy family","Harrison family","Hicks family","Jones family","Mackenzie family","Page family","Sheldon family","Sinclair family","Taliaferro family","Langborn, William"],"persname_ssim":["Coleman, Cynthia Beverley Tucker Washington, 1832-1908","Foster, Adam","Jones, Mary Fauntleroy","Jones, Mary Throckmorton","Jones, Richard P.","Jones, Warner Throckmorton","Tucker, St. George, 1752-1827","Langborn, William"],"names_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center","Jones family","Curtis family","Page family","Taliaferro family.","Cringan family","Fauntleroy family","Harrison family","Hicks family","Mackenzie family","Sheldon family","Sinclair family","Taliaferro family","Coleman, Cynthia Beverley Tucker Washington, 1832-1908","Foster, Adam","Jones, Mary Fauntleroy","Jones, Mary Throckmorton","Jones, Richard P.","Jones, Warner Throckmorton","Tucker, St. George, 1752-1827","Langborn, William"],"language_ssim":["English"],"total_component_count_is":60,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-06-23T07:41:18.235Z","scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003ePapers, 1826-1916, of the Jones family of \"Land's End,\" Gloucester County, Virginia, and related families of Curtis, Taliaferro, Page and Harrison. Includes correspondence, genealogical notes, obituaries, legal files, real estate material, notes concerning Land's End, Petsworth Parish (Gloucester County), Yorktown, and the homes of the Cringan family and the Mackenzie family, and Bible records of the Jones and Fauntleroy families.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe first two accessions, which compose the bulk of the material, are gifts of Mrs. Jackson  L. Fray, Jr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAddition Mss. Acc. 1955.001 was given by Maria Talcott, but the material deals with the same family, so it has been included with the Fray gift accessions.  She was a first cousin of Mary Fauntleroy Cocke Fray and granddaughter of Harriet Jones and Charles Curtis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMary Fauntleroy Cocke Fray was the daughter of William Fauntleroy Cocke and great granddaughter of Harriet Jones and Charles Curtis.  The 1969 accessions are family papers and documents from both the Jones and Curtis families with some material relating to the Cocke family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHarriet's parents were Richard and Martha Washington Throckmorton Jones and her siblings were William Langborne, Mary Lanborne, Lucy Ann (married Mann Page), John James Emanuel, Richard P. (married Maria Greenhow Curtis) and Warner Throckmorton Jones (never married and lived with both his Curtis relations through the years).  Harriet Jones Curtis's children were Martha, Harriet, Lucy, Mary, Fanny and Charles Curtis.\u003c/p\u003e  ","\u003cp\u003ePapers, 1826-1916, of the Jones family of \"Land's End,\" Gloucester County, Virginia, and related families of Curtis, Taliaferro, Page and Harrison. Includes correspondence, genealogical notes, obituaries, legal files, real estate material, notes concerning Land's End, Petsworth Parish (Gloucester County), Yorktown, and the homes of the Cringan family and the Mackenzie family, and Bible records of the Jones and Fauntleroy families.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe first two accessions, which compose the bulk of the material, are gifts of Mrs. Jackson  L. Fray, Jr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e13 items which include correspondence from F. Du-Veil, Warner T. Jones, Mary B. Curtis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e12 items which include letters from Charles M. Jones, M.G. Jones, Emma G. De Sausseur, L.A. Page, E.M. Wellford, Ella B. Howard and Mary T. Davies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e18 items including letters from Warner T. Jones, E.H. Dabney, Julia Meredith, Jos. Bryan, Susan E. Maury, St. G.T.C. Bryan and Preston Cocke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e35 items including letters fro M.G. Jones, M.G. Clarke, Leah T. Taliaferro and Mag. S. Smith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e26 items which include letters from M.G. Jones (Civil War comment), Sue Byrd, Mary C. Mason, Mary F. Jones and Fannie Curtis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGenealogy correspondence, notes, printed material on the Blackburne, Booth, Curtis, Elizabeth (Queen), Fitzhugh, Jones, Langborn, Lawson, Payne, Pemberton, Throckmorton and Warner Families.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHandwritten story.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 stories:  \"John Marshall\" (3 pages); \"Francesca, the Venetian Bride\" (4 pages); and \"The Love of Marie Rayneval\" (20 pages).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"The Salon of Madame Necker\" the Standard Series:  Volume II, Parts III and IV, 1880, Volume III, Parts V and VI, 1881. Signed on covers \"Martha T. Jones, Land's End, Gloucester Co., Va.\"  Booklet, \"Easy Questions for a little child, etc.\" published by Gen. Prot. Episcopal Sunday School Union, New York, undated, 40 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne page of births (1828-1868) and one page of deaths (1830-1939); obituaries of Miss Martha T. Jones (d. 1952 January 16) and Fanny Curtis Jones (d. 1954 October 28); 1 page of marriages, Curtis-Fauntleroy-Jones; and 1 memo from C. Nelson to Miss Jones.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpansive notes on a possible biographical paper which includes thoughts on a variety of topics such as politics, religion, the South, Banks and much more.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1833 payment from Mann Page, 1846 invoice of C. C. Curtis, 1849 invoice from Beers and Poindexter, 1858 receipt for Robert Armistead, 1878 receipt for Marg. T. Jones for a Saratoga Trunk, 1878 letter to Bangy about items purchased, 1915 receipt of the Misses Jones with The Gloucester Pharmacy, 1927 bill from Dr. Windells for Martha T. Jones, 1940 bank receipt and Curtis receipt in regards to Thomas Fauntleroy's will (undated).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts of estate and an account of a sale of estate items with buyers and items listed with their prices.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBills, invoices and receipts for  items purchased by Richard P. Jones.  Businesses and others include Thomas B. Taliaferro (household items), Mitchell and Tyler of Richmond, Chris Heirsch, Potter and Middleton of Baltimore (furniture), G. Earnest \u0026amp; W. Cowles of Baltimore (China), Gwyn \u0026amp; Co. of Baltimore (cloth), Monroe Nicolson (cloth, household items), Heywood Smith (general store), J. T. Guy (house repair) and Sam M. Price \u0026amp; Co (sewing supplies).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1842 invoice from Augustine Owen, 1846 receipt from Diggs' Hotel, 1855 account with R. B. Taliaferro, 1860 account with Oscar Granz of Richmond, 1863 note saying A. Grady will deliver...twelve servants, 1861 invoice from John C. Shafer,\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to Armistead from Warner Lewis J[ones], 16 May 1768.  Possibly a copy of the letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1805 letter written from Lynchburg to Uncle, partial letter written from Upton in 1811 and an 1821 letter from A. Sheldon in Rubert to Jacob Sheldon in Williamsburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1834 letter from M. Southgate to Elizabeth Page, his sister, about the shock of his wife's death (Louisa) and 1838 letter from Uncle Richard Jones to Cadet Francis W. Page at West Point Military Academy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFragments of letter to Cadet Frank N. Page at West Point from Warner T. Jones, January 12, 1849.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1851 letter from Unknown in Newport, Rhode Island to Major about his visit to Capon Springs and his health problems. 1855 letter from Julia in Alexandria to Maria, 1858 letter to Mother from Daughter and an 1859 letter from D.B. Page of Carybrook to \"friend\" sending condolences about the death of her baby. Includes 1859 letter to Jones from St. G. Tucker in Ashland about Jones request for his copy of \"Journal and Documents,\" which Tucker explains is usually only borrowed by new members during the Journal Session. Tucker also explains his view on new bill about \"ordinary\" and \"Merchants License\" and how McCue of Augusta and Haywood of Marion \"concocted an amendment to each of them\"...\" to extend the promises of the bill to trading with free negroes as well as slaves.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUndated (circa 1861) letter from H. Baytop in Gloucester to Col. Jones, in which he states \"I have been offered the Captaincy of a uniform Rifle Company and I had rather accept of that than to be ... I am perfectly willing to serve under you but am not willing to be under any underling\"... \"let me know if I can get the situation of Paymaster...\" January 1861 letter to \"Aunt\" from Fannie Harrison at Carter Hall about family and friends with a few references to the war. January 1861 letter to \"Brother\" from sibling in Richmond about the weather preventing the nominations of representatives to the Convention and resulting in too many candidates ...\"to the cause of immediate state secession,\" he is convinced \"is the path of safety and of honor\" and \"immediate secession is gaining ground rapidly.\" He also mentions different areas of the state and their feelings about secession and how some of them lean towards the Union and others choosing Whigs as their representatives. Letter is unfinished. January 1861 letter to Warner from P. R. Page at the Ship Yard giving details of the election process in selecting a representative to the Convention, with Seawell getting 132 votes and William Taliaferro getting 38. February 1861 letter from J.C. Sheldon at Wilson's Creek to Cal about the property and Mr. Langborn's will. August 1862 letter to Maria from a friend in Richmond about family news. July 1862 letter from D. M. Taliaferro in Gloucester to Warner T. Jones in Richmond about the circumstances of John Richard White leaving Richmond because of sick relatives. Series of letters to Cousin Maria from Mary L. Browning of Greenfield about family affairs. Letters are undated, but probably written in the 1860s. 1864 letter to Maria Jones from Cousin Mary Harrison about the death of Mary's Aunt and family news. July 1864 letter to Martha from Mary L. Browning mostly about the War: who died, who is on disability and where friends are or have been during the war. July 4, 1864 letter from sister MBC (Mary Booth Curtis) in Richmond, Virginia to her sister, Mrs. R. P. Jones (Marie Curtis Jones) about the war with comments such as \"I think today may be the most important of the war as it is supposed Grant will try and do something...,\" \" I have no doubt of the issue but the loss of life sickens me.\" She also mentions prices of food in Richmond and the whereabouts of family and friends. Two August 1864 letters from Fannie in Nelson's Creek to Emily Kemp about visiting, illness of Martha and family news. February 4, 1865 letter from D.B. Page in Carybrook as part of the military to \"friend,\" mostly about friends, family and missing Gloucester. Letter is torn, stained and fragile. March 12, 1865 letter from Joel Thomas to wife, Indiana E. Thomas, with location \"In the Trenches.\" He explains the cost system of sending packages and people stealing from personal shipments. On the second page of the letter he says that his regiment is out of the trenches and living in cabins near Dinwiddie Court House, 10 miles from Petersburg. He writes of movement of troops, news of his and her brothers and his good wishes to his and her family. January 15, 1866 letter written from Greenfield to cousin about death of Aunt Judy in Montgomery, hard times after the war such that \"the gentlemen look worse than they did during the war\" and \"my faithful Hillary and Hannah went off, could not induce them to stay and all through the war, Hillary was as faithful and good as possible...\" January 15, 1866 letter from Aunt MBC (Martha Booth Curtis) to Bangy (Mary) asking her to visit and \"got a letter from Mrs. Coleman...in which she said she would open her school in Wmsburg the 15th of March\" and encourages Bangy to go. 1866 letter from Cousin Louis West in Pensacola, Florida to Cousin Mary about the death of Mrs. Caldwell. July 1866 letter from Maria at Hunting Quarter to Cousin about \"Papa going to Clarke to live\" with Henry Harrison and they will follow, plus other family news. September 1966 letter from Richmond to \"Mother\" about where she is living. March 1867 letter from Burwell to cousin about paying her to care for his Aunt. August 30, 1867 letter from Cynthia B. T. Coleman in Aldie, Loudoun County to Maria about teaching her daughter English and Music for free, but can't afford to give free board plus news of her visits to friends. 1869 letter to B about family and being homesick. 1869 letter from Martha Throgmorton to her sister, with postscript by her Mother about family news. 1869 letter from E. Browning to Charlie about a fire in their house that killed their granddaughter, Anna. 1869 letter from Rebecca Tabb to Charlie about the coat he gave LLoyd.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMany letters to and from Curtis and Jones family members. Writers include Mary Booth Curtis, C. C. Curtis, Susan, George O. Nicholson, Allie, sister, Maggie Locke, Martha T. Jones, Huntingdon, Bassett French, David N. Baldwin, M. Curtis, Aunt Lea Page, Barney, Maria Cocke, Preston Cocke, Emily and other indecipherable names. Recipients include Sister, Brother, Cousin, Julia and M. Thompson, Martha (sister), Mary, Emily, Mrs. Semple, Cousin Martha, Matty, Bangy (Mary), Richard Jones, B, Mary Jones, Charlie, Fanny, C.C. Curtis and others. Content is mostly news of family and friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters are between members of the Jones and Curtis families. Writers include John R. Page, S.S. Page, Annie (Blaxton), W. T. Williams (to Bangie about her Mother's death) and Philip A. Taliaferro. Recipients include Maria, Martha, Fannie, Bangie, Sister and Cousin Martha. Mostly concerns family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters between Jones and Curtis family members. Writers and recipients include Thomas Nelson Page to Cousin Mrs. M. T. P. Vandergrift (about a story she wrote), P. M. Thompson in Williamsburg to Mary about the death of her Uncle, H. B. Kendig (sending checks to Miss Jones) and Sally Nelson Robins (of the Virginia Historical Society) to Mary about some documents.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1932 letter to Martha and Fanny from Cousin M. J. Vandegrift about family news, and a 1948 letter to Martha from Mrs. H. O. Sanders of Gloucester, saying she found some of \"Mama's diaries and was having them typed.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWriters include E. Browning, Elizabeth Byrd Nichols, F.L. B. Cocke, Mother, MBG, unknown Taliaferro, Sister, friend, M.F. Jones, Fanny, Lilly Page, Lizzie Archer, Martha, Mr. Cocke, Aunt Booth, Child and Marion. Recipients include Friend , Bangy (Mary), Miss Jones, Bangy, B. and Sister M, Mother, Sister, Friend, MBC, B, Martha, Mary, Mrs. R.P. Jones, Maria Jones, Children, Niece, Fanny and Miss Jones. Includes a copy of a letter of George Herberts to \"Dear Sick Sister,\" a letter fragment about Florida and assuming government funding to remove native population, letter to Maria from Mr. Cocke where he sends her a four leaf clover (no longer with letter) and a wedding invitation. Topics include all areas of family life and news of friends, family and neighbors.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUndated correspondence to a son or daughter, written either from Richmond, Virginia or Lands End in Gloucester, Virginia. Writer is probably Harriet Throckmorton Curtis and/or Martha T. Jones. Topic is mostly news of family, friends and neighbors.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1840s letters from his sister, Harriet Throckmorton Jones, of Lowlands Cottage, to Richard Jones in Baltimore, telling of local and family news; 1849 letter about finances from Thomas W. Fauntleroy; 1851 letter from C. Lebaron about an account with L. Fauntleroy; 1853 letter from cousin A. Dabney in Raymond, Mississippi; 1853 and 1860 letters from Robert B. Armistead of Alabama about the estate of George Fauntleroy; 1869 letter from Henry Harrison of Millwood about a bond; 1874 letter from M. B. C. about death and God; 1882 note to Mrs. Richard Jones from Cynthia B. T. Coleman mentioning a 50th anniversary; and an undated invitation from Dr. and Mrs. Tabb.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes an 1860 letter from P. R. Page in Gloucester about not getting paid as an officer in the Army, giving examples and ranting about the unfairness of the system; 1860 letter from a ? W. Power in Yorktown about Jones' solicitation on behalf of the Volunteer Companies of Gloucester to erect a permanent memorial at Yorktown; 1861 letter from John W. C. Catlett, asking Jones to pick up an earring he left at a shop in Richmond; 1864 letter from C. C. Curtis about the will of Cora Harriet Shelden; 1867 letter from John R. Page about applying before the Members of the Board; 1871 letter from Henry Harrison recommending John R. Page as County Judge; 1873 letter from John R. Page, professor of Natural History at The University of Virginia, about the resolution to fund the University; 1884 letter to Judge W. Crump about a meeting to discuss the finances of William and Mary; 1886 letters about a deed of trust; 1890 letter from Joseph Bryan and an 1890 letter from W. C. Throckmorton of Danville, Virginia about Throckmorton genealogy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1884 letter to Miss M. F. Jones from S. G. Fauntleroy about coat of arms and other family information; 1894 letters from S. Bassett French to Richard Jones about genealogy; and a 1901 letter to Miss Jones from Edwin Hawley, about the Throckmorton Family. Notes and charts about families; obituaries of Burgh Taliaferro, Rev. Charles Mann, Virginia Throckmorton and Fielding L. Taylor; a correction of the genealogy done by Miss Hary Fauntleroy by unknown person; notes on descendants of Mary Warner; notes on Read and Warner families; genealogy article about connection between the Queen, Washington and Lee, gravestone inscriptions of William Langhorne of King William County and Sarah Ann Weatherby Smith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1835 note for purchases at estate sale by Warner T. Taliaferro; 1849 note to the Commissioner of Revenue of Gloucester County, transferring 802 acres from C.S. Jones to Richard P. Jones; 1844 indenture between the company of Curtis Jones and Robert C. Curtis; 1845-6 bonds; 1851 final payment for the purchase of Lands End; 1863 list of \"negroes and their ages\"; 1875 appraisal by Richard P. Jones and R. M. Page for personal estate of Sam Bolling; and a 1877 payment by Richard W. Jones to James D. Pointer for Richard P. Jones' coffin. Also includes an 1890 letter to Mary from George B. Harrison, about English property of Coryndon Carpenter, which by his 1776 will \"devised two small farms in Cornwall to his brother Nathaniel Carpenter...of King and Queen County...after his death to be sold and the proceeds to be divided between the four sons of Dr. Carpenter: Coryndon, William Fauntleroy, Bushrod and Nathaniel; and 1830-1852 guardian account records for Maria G. Curtis and R. P. Jones with C. C. Curtis the guardian of Maria.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes receipts from purchases, notes and real estate; an accounting of an estate for Miss Maria G. Curtis and R. P. Jones (1830-1852); indenture between Robert C. Curtis and Charles C. Curtis, Richard P. Jones and Philip E. Tabb (business) for $744.72 (1844); \"List of Richd P. Jones' negroes and their ages in 1863; indenture inventory of the estate of Sam Bolling (1875); and receipt for coffin of W. T. Jones from Richard W. Jones (1877).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1859 letter by Jno A. B. Thornton certifying that Warner T. Jones was elected to represent Gloucester in the House of Delegates; 1859 form letter to the Alumni of William and Mary Collection, asking for donations; 1880 letter from George B. Harrison asking for help in an English deposition; 1882 Power of Attorney given to Warner Jones for Martha T. Vandergrift; and an 1891 resolution from the Faculty of the College of William and Mary on their appreciation of the character of the late Judge Warner T. Jones.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"A Review of the Circular Letter of the Attorney General...to the Marshals...in Relation to Elections,\" possibly 1863. June 30, 1929 Richmond Times-Dispatch about the Wells Cathedral in England; February 11, 1912 Times-Dispatch \"Our Confederate Column\"; and clippings on religion and wedding announcements.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFour handwritten business cards for C. C. Curtis (one with a note); weekly reports from \"Lane and Meade's School\"in Richmond, Virginia for C.C. Curtis (1868); and newspaper article about Court of Appeals session where John Poindexter's conviction of killing C. C. Curtis on March 3, 1879 was affirmed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1873 certificate for Miss Mary T. Jones who is \"authorized to teach in the Public Free Schools of Gloucester County...1874\" and list of \"Mary's pallbearers.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1863 Confederate Bonds for Five Hundred Dollars belonging to L. A. and R. M. Page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusiness Card for \"The Davis Carriage Company\" with \"lines...found on the walls of Old Blandford Church...,\" small Christmas card, printed funeral service for Catherine Elizabeth Murray (1940), 1932 News Leader \"In By-gone Days\" about \"William and Mary College...to be revived and continue as a State Normal School...General William B. Taliaferro and Judge Warner T. Jones have been indefatigable in the cause\"; and a calling card for Misses Jones.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Langhorn's 1823 will in King William County, leaving property in England, \"Fox Court,\" to his Throckmorton cousins. The will was not recognized by English Law and his property was considered intestate. Mostly correspondence about determining the legality of the heirs and the division of the estate, but also includes rental receipts, deeds, agreements and accounts. One document, \"Case,\" says that the English property was willed to William Langborn by Mary Langborn in 1783 and his heirs were the children of his sister, a Throckmorton. Family members involved in the settlement are: Warner T. Taliaferro, Alexander G. Taliaferro, William Taliaferro, Richard P. Jones, Nancy T. Jones, Lucy Anne and Mann Page, Anne Jones, Harriet T. Curtis, John and Lucy M. Page and Henry and Fanny T. Harrison. Other names include Mrs. Sheldon, John and Sally Throckmorton Dixon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTypescript of \"Record of Major William Langborn's Revolutionary War Service\"; 1838 Revolutionary War Claim by heirs of William Langborn; 1840 survey of Ohio land granted William Lanborn on reverse of a letter to Charles C. Curtis; and an April 7, 1840 indenture between Charles C. and Harret T. Jones Curtis and Warmer T. Jones giving Warner T. Jones all interest in the King William County land once owned by William Langborn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePoems and stories written by various members of all the families, though the writer is usually not identified. Includes \"Mr. Adam Foster's Letters describing 'old times in Gloucester Co., Va'\" in 1848, sent to Mary and belonging to M. L. Tabb of St. Catherine's School; poem written for Maria Greenhow of Williamsburg by Leander, fragment of text,\" copied by F. B. Macaulay in 1854; Romeo and Juliet (revised and improved), a story about a cat named Dolly by F. C. J.; \"Female Character\" by Mary F. Jones; handwritten obituary for a pet bird (1874); \"popular sayings from Pope\"; fragment of notes, poem on the death of \"Little Lizzie\"; calculation of crop rotation and profits using \"The Henley Four Field System\"; prose story about Lands End; note that describes \"...romantic delusion that the south was inhabited exclusively by aristocrats and picturesque negroes...\"; fragment of a story about a young girl at a ball; notes on Spanish and European religious and political history; page from a book with a poem entitled \"Stillness,\" which is addressed to Bangy; recipe for \"Tomatoe Catsup,\" and a typescript manuscript of \"Cousin Martha's recollections\" of Eagle Point, Lands End and other areas of Gloucester.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePapers of the Jones Family and collateral families, the Fauntleroy Family, the Taliaferro Family, the Sheldon Family, and others. Includes printed material, obituaries and writings. This accession was a gift of Maria Talcott. Mss. Acc. 1955.001 Addition.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOctober 28, 1825 letter from Mary L. Fauntleroy in Oakley to Miss Apphia B. Fauntleroy in Richmond, Virginia about her sadness because of the death of their sister and brother. Undated letter to Mother from Maria Greenhow (tear) about her activities in Richmond. August 11, 1873 letter to Mary from Janet, telling about attending the Virginia Council in Winchester, Virginia with her father. Undated letter to Mrs. Mary Lewis Browning from Sally Taliaferro about news of weddings and friends. Partial Last Will and Testament of Thomas Fauntleroy, dated February 1820.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters and documents spanning from 1859 to 1916. Documents concerning Warner T. Jones include an 1859 invoice from E.B. Spence; 1861 invitation to a Ball at Rosewell by the Gentlemen of Gloucester; 1861 bill for room and other items at the Spotswood Hotel in Richmond; 1862 receipt for the American Hotel in Richmond; 1865 check from Pugh; 1866 letter from unknown at Millhouse to Warner about property (Sheldon?) and news of friends; undated (after 1887) opinion from T.G. Jones to Hon. W.T. Jones about the \"matter of the old dragon Bridge and causeway now pending in Gloucester County Court\" in Middlesex and Gloucester Counties; May 12th, 186? letter from Capt. Chs. Garnett to Col. Jones about \"Scouts from Gwynn's Island report persons landing \u0026amp; marching towards ...women \u0026amp; children leaving for mainland in night...\"; a 1873 card for free travel on the Atlantic Mississippi and Ohio Railroad; and a partial undated letter from W. T. Jones while at William and Mary; August 1863 letter to \"My Very Dear Sister\" from her sister in Chatham telling of news of friends, deaths in the war, Mr. Gringam's whereabouts, the hot summer, her garden in Richmond and the Yankees stopping the mail; 1884 letter from son P. E. Jones to his Mother, Maria Jones, about family news; a 1916 envelope addressed to Richard Jones, and a 1922 paper on the Throckmorton family by William Carter Stubbs. Undated material includes a genealogical note about the Warner and Smith families; a report on the Throckmorton family; undated letter between two Jones sisters; small poetry notebook; and a handwritten copy of a letter written by Emanuel Jones, Petsworth Parish, Gloucester County with a \"list of questions sent out by the Bishop of London in 1724,\" with answers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApril 13, 1864 Confederate Bond for J. C. Sheldon; typed \"Story of Land's End\" about Captain John Sinclair; 1869 and 1871 court judgments in the cases of Spencer Forrest vs. William T. Hicks, William Lane vs. William T. Hicks and others against William T. Hicks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUndated wedding invitation between Olivia Clarke Bridges and Robert Colgate Selden; 1899 Circuit Court judgment in Gloucester, Virginia in Smith vs. Taliaferro; a 1901 booklet about Philip Alexander Taliaferro; undated document about the division of the estate of William Langborn and his heirs, the Taliaferro and Jones families, with a \"Memoranda relative to Capt. Philip Taliaferro and Major Wm Langbourne\" about Langborn not receiving pay during his military service.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eObituaries for Dr. E. C. S. Taliaferro and Mary Fauntleroy Jones.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1864 pamphlet, signed by M. B. Custis, entitled \"Our Father's Care. a Ballad. by Mrs. Sewell,\" printed by the Presbyterian Committee of Publication in Richmond, Virginia. Religious pamphlet entitled, \"Morning Watches.\" \"Vital Facts about Jamestown, Yorktown, Williamsburg, College of William and Mary,\" revised 1932.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotes and draft entitled \"A History of Petsworth Parish.\" Petsworth Parish is in Gloucester County, Virginia. Possibly written by Mary Fauntleroy Jones.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHandwritten partial stories and a poem, \"The Little Flower Maiden.\"  Pages of the stories are numbered, but many seem to be missing.  These stories were possibly written by Mary F. Jones since they arrived in an envelope addressed to Miss Mary F. Jones.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA small book, \"Teacher's Pocket Record,\" with some records kept, but most are covered by newspaper clippings.\u003c/p\u003e"],"collection":{"numFound":1,"start":0,"numFoundExact":true,"docs":[{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_1280","ead_ssi":"viw_repositories_2_resources_1280","_root_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_1280","_nest_parent_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_1280","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/WM/repositories_2_resources_1280.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Jones Family Papers","title_ssm":["Jones Family Papers"],"title_tesim":["Jones Family Papers"],"unitdate_ssm":["1826-1916"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1826-1916"],"normalized_date_ssm":["1826/1916"],"normalized_title_ssm":["Jones Family Papers, 1826/1916"],"text":["Jones Family Papers, 1826/1916","Mss. 69 J71","/repositories/2/resources/1280","Land's End (Gloucester County, Va.)","Petsworth Parish (Gloucester County, Va.)","Virginia--Religious history","Yorktown (Va.)--History--19th century","Education--Virginia--Williamsburg--19th century","Genealogy","Gloucester County (Va.)--History--19th century","Legal documents","Slavery--Virginia--19th century","United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865","Correspondence","Deeds","Financial records","Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","Subseries were not used with this collection due to difficulty separating papers into their family of origin. When possible, the papers have been grouped either by recipient or creator, whether individual or family. Most of the correspondence is arranged chronologically and is a mix of the Jones, Curtis, Taliaferro, Page and related families. Most envelopes were missing which made it difficult to ascertain not only who received the letters, but who wrote them.","Further processing and completion of inventory done by Anne Johnson in 2011.","Mss. 39.1 J75  Warner T. Jones Papers\nMss. 65 Ar6 Armistead-Cocke Family Papers","Papers, 1826-1916, of the Jones family of \"Land's End,\" Gloucester County, Virginia, and related families of Curtis, Taliaferro, Page and Harrison. Includes correspondence, genealogical notes, obituaries, legal files, real estate material, notes concerning Land's End, Petsworth Parish (Gloucester County), Yorktown, and the homes of the Cringan family and the Mackenzie family, and Bible records of the Jones and Fauntleroy families.","The first two accessions, which compose the bulk of the material, are gifts of Mrs. Jackson  L. Fray, Jr.","Addition Mss. Acc. 1955.001 was given by Maria Talcott, but the material deals with the same family, so it has been included with the Fray gift accessions.  She was a first cousin of Mary Fauntleroy Cocke Fray and granddaughter of Harriet Jones and Charles Curtis.","Mary Fauntleroy Cocke Fray was the daughter of William Fauntleroy Cocke and great granddaughter of Harriet Jones and Charles Curtis.  The 1969 accessions are family papers and documents from both the Jones and Curtis families with some material relating to the Cocke family.","Harriet's parents were Richard and Martha Washington Throckmorton Jones and her siblings were William Langborne, Mary Lanborne, Lucy Ann (married Mann Page), John James Emanuel, Richard P. (married Maria Greenhow Curtis) and Warner Throckmorton Jones (never married and lived with both his Curtis relations through the years).  Harriet Jones Curtis's children were Martha, Harriet, Lucy, Mary, Fanny and Charles Curtis.","Papers, 1826-1916, of the Jones family of \"Land's End,\" Gloucester County, Virginia, and related families of Curtis, Taliaferro, Page and Harrison. Includes correspondence, genealogical notes, obituaries, legal files, real estate material, notes concerning Land's End, Petsworth Parish (Gloucester County), Yorktown, and the homes of the Cringan family and the Mackenzie family, and Bible records of the Jones and Fauntleroy families.","The first two accessions, which compose the bulk of the material, are gifts of Mrs. Jackson  L. Fray, Jr.","13 items which include correspondence from F. Du-Veil, Warner T. Jones, Mary B. Curtis.","12 items which include letters from Charles M. Jones, M.G. Jones, Emma G. De Sausseur, L.A. Page, E.M. Wellford, Ella B. Howard and Mary T. Davies.","18 items including letters from Warner T. Jones, E.H. Dabney, Julia Meredith, Jos. Bryan, Susan E. Maury, St. G.T.C. Bryan and Preston Cocke.","35 items including letters fro M.G. Jones, M.G. Clarke, Leah T. Taliaferro and Mag. S. Smith.","26 items which include letters from M.G. Jones (Civil War comment), Sue Byrd, Mary C. Mason, Mary F. Jones and Fannie Curtis.","Genealogy correspondence, notes, printed material on the Blackburne, Booth, Curtis, Elizabeth (Queen), Fitzhugh, Jones, Langborn, Lawson, Payne, Pemberton, Throckmorton and Warner Families.","Handwritten story.","3 stories:  \"John Marshall\" (3 pages); \"Francesca, the Venetian Bride\" (4 pages); and \"The Love of Marie Rayneval\" (20 pages).","\"The Salon of Madame Necker\" the Standard Series:  Volume II, Parts III and IV, 1880, Volume III, Parts V and VI, 1881. Signed on covers \"Martha T. Jones, Land's End, Gloucester Co., Va.\"  Booklet, \"Easy Questions for a little child, etc.\" published by Gen. Prot. Episcopal Sunday School Union, New York, undated, 40 pages.","One page of births (1828-1868) and one page of deaths (1830-1939); obituaries of Miss Martha T. Jones (d. 1952 January 16) and Fanny Curtis Jones (d. 1954 October 28); 1 page of marriages, Curtis-Fauntleroy-Jones; and 1 memo from C. Nelson to Miss Jones.","Expansive notes on a possible biographical paper which includes thoughts on a variety of topics such as politics, religion, the South, Banks and much more.","1833 payment from Mann Page, 1846 invoice of C. C. Curtis, 1849 invoice from Beers and Poindexter, 1858 receipt for Robert Armistead, 1878 receipt for Marg. T. Jones for a Saratoga Trunk, 1878 letter to Bangy about items purchased, 1915 receipt of the Misses Jones with The Gloucester Pharmacy, 1927 bill from Dr. Windells for Martha T. Jones, 1940 bank receipt and Curtis receipt in regards to Thomas Fauntleroy's will (undated).","Accounts of estate and an account of a sale of estate items with buyers and items listed with their prices.","Bills, invoices and receipts for  items purchased by Richard P. Jones.  Businesses and others include Thomas B. Taliaferro (household items), Mitchell and Tyler of Richmond, Chris Heirsch, Potter and Middleton of Baltimore (furniture), G. Earnest \u0026 W. Cowles of Baltimore (China), Gwyn \u0026 Co. of Baltimore (cloth), Monroe Nicolson (cloth, household items), Heywood Smith (general store), J. T. Guy (house repair) and Sam M. Price \u0026 Co (sewing supplies).","1842 invoice from Augustine Owen, 1846 receipt from Diggs' Hotel, 1855 account with R. B. Taliaferro, 1860 account with Oscar Granz of Richmond, 1863 note saying A. Grady will deliver...twelve servants, 1861 invoice from John C. Shafer,","Letter to Armistead from Warner Lewis J[ones], 16 May 1768.  Possibly a copy of the letter.","1805 letter written from Lynchburg to Uncle, partial letter written from Upton in 1811 and an 1821 letter from A. Sheldon in Rubert to Jacob Sheldon in Williamsburg.","1834 letter from M. Southgate to Elizabeth Page, his sister, about the shock of his wife's death (Louisa) and 1838 letter from Uncle Richard Jones to Cadet Francis W. Page at West Point Military Academy.","Fragments of letter to Cadet Frank N. Page at West Point from Warner T. Jones, January 12, 1849.","1851 letter from Unknown in Newport, Rhode Island to Major about his visit to Capon Springs and his health problems. 1855 letter from Julia in Alexandria to Maria, 1858 letter to Mother from Daughter and an 1859 letter from D.B. Page of Carybrook to \"friend\" sending condolences about the death of her baby. Includes 1859 letter to Jones from St. G. Tucker in Ashland about Jones request for his copy of \"Journal and Documents,\" which Tucker explains is usually only borrowed by new members during the Journal Session. Tucker also explains his view on new bill about \"ordinary\" and \"Merchants License\" and how McCue of Augusta and Haywood of Marion \"concocted an amendment to each of them\"...\" to extend the promises of the bill to trading with free negroes as well as slaves.\"","Undated (circa 1861) letter from H. Baytop in Gloucester to Col. Jones, in which he states \"I have been offered the Captaincy of a uniform Rifle Company and I had rather accept of that than to be ... I am perfectly willing to serve under you but am not willing to be under any underling\"... \"let me know if I can get the situation of Paymaster...\" January 1861 letter to \"Aunt\" from Fannie Harrison at Carter Hall about family and friends with a few references to the war. January 1861 letter to \"Brother\" from sibling in Richmond about the weather preventing the nominations of representatives to the Convention and resulting in too many candidates ...\"to the cause of immediate state secession,\" he is convinced \"is the path of safety and of honor\" and \"immediate secession is gaining ground rapidly.\" He also mentions different areas of the state and their feelings about secession and how some of them lean towards the Union and others choosing Whigs as their representatives. Letter is unfinished. January 1861 letter to Warner from P. R. Page at the Ship Yard giving details of the election process in selecting a representative to the Convention, with Seawell getting 132 votes and William Taliaferro getting 38. February 1861 letter from J.C. Sheldon at Wilson's Creek to Cal about the property and Mr. Langborn's will. August 1862 letter to Maria from a friend in Richmond about family news. July 1862 letter from D. M. Taliaferro in Gloucester to Warner T. Jones in Richmond about the circumstances of John Richard White leaving Richmond because of sick relatives. Series of letters to Cousin Maria from Mary L. Browning of Greenfield about family affairs. Letters are undated, but probably written in the 1860s. 1864 letter to Maria Jones from Cousin Mary Harrison about the death of Mary's Aunt and family news. July 1864 letter to Martha from Mary L. Browning mostly about the War: who died, who is on disability and where friends are or have been during the war. July 4, 1864 letter from sister MBC (Mary Booth Curtis) in Richmond, Virginia to her sister, Mrs. R. P. Jones (Marie Curtis Jones) about the war with comments such as \"I think today may be the most important of the war as it is supposed Grant will try and do something...,\" \" I have no doubt of the issue but the loss of life sickens me.\" She also mentions prices of food in Richmond and the whereabouts of family and friends. Two August 1864 letters from Fannie in Nelson's Creek to Emily Kemp about visiting, illness of Martha and family news. February 4, 1865 letter from D.B. Page in Carybrook as part of the military to \"friend,\" mostly about friends, family and missing Gloucester. Letter is torn, stained and fragile. March 12, 1865 letter from Joel Thomas to wife, Indiana E. Thomas, with location \"In the Trenches.\" He explains the cost system of sending packages and people stealing from personal shipments. On the second page of the letter he says that his regiment is out of the trenches and living in cabins near Dinwiddie Court House, 10 miles from Petersburg. He writes of movement of troops, news of his and her brothers and his good wishes to his and her family. January 15, 1866 letter written from Greenfield to cousin about death of Aunt Judy in Montgomery, hard times after the war such that \"the gentlemen look worse than they did during the war\" and \"my faithful Hillary and Hannah went off, could not induce them to stay and all through the war, Hillary was as faithful and good as possible...\" January 15, 1866 letter from Aunt MBC (Martha Booth Curtis) to Bangy (Mary) asking her to visit and \"got a letter from Mrs. Coleman...in which she said she would open her school in Wmsburg the 15th of March\" and encourages Bangy to go. 1866 letter from Cousin Louis West in Pensacola, Florida to Cousin Mary about the death of Mrs. Caldwell. July 1866 letter from Maria at Hunting Quarter to Cousin about \"Papa going to Clarke to live\" with Henry Harrison and they will follow, plus other family news. September 1966 letter from Richmond to \"Mother\" about where she is living. March 1867 letter from Burwell to cousin about paying her to care for his Aunt. August 30, 1867 letter from Cynthia B. T. Coleman in Aldie, Loudoun County to Maria about teaching her daughter English and Music for free, but can't afford to give free board plus news of her visits to friends. 1869 letter to B about family and being homesick. 1869 letter from Martha Throgmorton to her sister, with postscript by her Mother about family news. 1869 letter from E. Browning to Charlie about a fire in their house that killed their granddaughter, Anna. 1869 letter from Rebecca Tabb to Charlie about the coat he gave LLoyd.","Many letters to and from Curtis and Jones family members. Writers include Mary Booth Curtis, C. C. Curtis, Susan, George O. Nicholson, Allie, sister, Maggie Locke, Martha T. Jones, Huntingdon, Bassett French, David N. Baldwin, M. Curtis, Aunt Lea Page, Barney, Maria Cocke, Preston Cocke, Emily and other indecipherable names. Recipients include Sister, Brother, Cousin, Julia and M. Thompson, Martha (sister), Mary, Emily, Mrs. Semple, Cousin Martha, Matty, Bangy (Mary), Richard Jones, B, Mary Jones, Charlie, Fanny, C.C. Curtis and others. Content is mostly news of family and friends.","Letters are between members of the Jones and Curtis families. Writers include John R. Page, S.S. Page, Annie (Blaxton), W. T. Williams (to Bangie about her Mother's death) and Philip A. Taliaferro. Recipients include Maria, Martha, Fannie, Bangie, Sister and Cousin Martha. Mostly concerns family news.","Letters between Jones and Curtis family members. Writers and recipients include Thomas Nelson Page to Cousin Mrs. M. T. P. Vandergrift (about a story she wrote), P. M. Thompson in Williamsburg to Mary about the death of her Uncle, H. B. Kendig (sending checks to Miss Jones) and Sally Nelson Robins (of the Virginia Historical Society) to Mary about some documents.","1932 letter to Martha and Fanny from Cousin M. J. Vandegrift about family news, and a 1948 letter to Martha from Mrs. H. O. Sanders of Gloucester, saying she found some of \"Mama's diaries and was having them typed.\"","Writers include E. Browning, Elizabeth Byrd Nichols, F.L. B. Cocke, Mother, MBG, unknown Taliaferro, Sister, friend, M.F. Jones, Fanny, Lilly Page, Lizzie Archer, Martha, Mr. Cocke, Aunt Booth, Child and Marion. Recipients include Friend , Bangy (Mary), Miss Jones, Bangy, B. and Sister M, Mother, Sister, Friend, MBC, B, Martha, Mary, Mrs. R.P. Jones, Maria Jones, Children, Niece, Fanny and Miss Jones. Includes a copy of a letter of George Herberts to \"Dear Sick Sister,\" a letter fragment about Florida and assuming government funding to remove native population, letter to Maria from Mr. Cocke where he sends her a four leaf clover (no longer with letter) and a wedding invitation. Topics include all areas of family life and news of friends, family and neighbors.","Undated correspondence to a son or daughter, written either from Richmond, Virginia or Lands End in Gloucester, Virginia. Writer is probably Harriet Throckmorton Curtis and/or Martha T. Jones. Topic is mostly news of family, friends and neighbors.","1840s letters from his sister, Harriet Throckmorton Jones, of Lowlands Cottage, to Richard Jones in Baltimore, telling of local and family news; 1849 letter about finances from Thomas W. Fauntleroy; 1851 letter from C. Lebaron about an account with L. Fauntleroy; 1853 letter from cousin A. Dabney in Raymond, Mississippi; 1853 and 1860 letters from Robert B. Armistead of Alabama about the estate of George Fauntleroy; 1869 letter from Henry Harrison of Millwood about a bond; 1874 letter from M. B. C. about death and God; 1882 note to Mrs. Richard Jones from Cynthia B. T. Coleman mentioning a 50th anniversary; and an undated invitation from Dr. and Mrs. Tabb.","Includes an 1860 letter from P. R. Page in Gloucester about not getting paid as an officer in the Army, giving examples and ranting about the unfairness of the system; 1860 letter from a ? W. Power in Yorktown about Jones' solicitation on behalf of the Volunteer Companies of Gloucester to erect a permanent memorial at Yorktown; 1861 letter from John W. C. Catlett, asking Jones to pick up an earring he left at a shop in Richmond; 1864 letter from C. C. Curtis about the will of Cora Harriet Shelden; 1867 letter from John R. Page about applying before the Members of the Board; 1871 letter from Henry Harrison recommending John R. Page as County Judge; 1873 letter from John R. Page, professor of Natural History at The University of Virginia, about the resolution to fund the University; 1884 letter to Judge W. Crump about a meeting to discuss the finances of William and Mary; 1886 letters about a deed of trust; 1890 letter from Joseph Bryan and an 1890 letter from W. C. Throckmorton of Danville, Virginia about Throckmorton genealogy.","1884 letter to Miss M. F. Jones from S. G. Fauntleroy about coat of arms and other family information; 1894 letters from S. Bassett French to Richard Jones about genealogy; and a 1901 letter to Miss Jones from Edwin Hawley, about the Throckmorton Family. Notes and charts about families; obituaries of Burgh Taliaferro, Rev. Charles Mann, Virginia Throckmorton and Fielding L. Taylor; a correction of the genealogy done by Miss Hary Fauntleroy by unknown person; notes on descendants of Mary Warner; notes on Read and Warner families; genealogy article about connection between the Queen, Washington and Lee, gravestone inscriptions of William Langhorne of King William County and Sarah Ann Weatherby Smith.","1835 note for purchases at estate sale by Warner T. Taliaferro; 1849 note to the Commissioner of Revenue of Gloucester County, transferring 802 acres from C.S. Jones to Richard P. Jones; 1844 indenture between the company of Curtis Jones and Robert C. Curtis; 1845-6 bonds; 1851 final payment for the purchase of Lands End; 1863 list of \"negroes and their ages\"; 1875 appraisal by Richard P. Jones and R. M. Page for personal estate of Sam Bolling; and a 1877 payment by Richard W. Jones to James D. Pointer for Richard P. Jones' coffin. Also includes an 1890 letter to Mary from George B. Harrison, about English property of Coryndon Carpenter, which by his 1776 will \"devised two small farms in Cornwall to his brother Nathaniel Carpenter...of King and Queen County...after his death to be sold and the proceeds to be divided between the four sons of Dr. Carpenter: Coryndon, William Fauntleroy, Bushrod and Nathaniel; and 1830-1852 guardian account records for Maria G. Curtis and R. P. Jones with C. C. Curtis the guardian of Maria.","Includes receipts from purchases, notes and real estate; an accounting of an estate for Miss Maria G. Curtis and R. P. Jones (1830-1852); indenture between Robert C. Curtis and Charles C. Curtis, Richard P. Jones and Philip E. Tabb (business) for $744.72 (1844); \"List of Richd P. Jones' negroes and their ages in 1863; indenture inventory of the estate of Sam Bolling (1875); and receipt for coffin of W. T. Jones from Richard W. Jones (1877).","1859 letter by Jno A. B. Thornton certifying that Warner T. Jones was elected to represent Gloucester in the House of Delegates; 1859 form letter to the Alumni of William and Mary Collection, asking for donations; 1880 letter from George B. Harrison asking for help in an English deposition; 1882 Power of Attorney given to Warner Jones for Martha T. Vandergrift; and an 1891 resolution from the Faculty of the College of William and Mary on their appreciation of the character of the late Judge Warner T. Jones.","\"A Review of the Circular Letter of the Attorney General...to the Marshals...in Relation to Elections,\" possibly 1863. June 30, 1929 Richmond Times-Dispatch about the Wells Cathedral in England; February 11, 1912 Times-Dispatch \"Our Confederate Column\"; and clippings on religion and wedding announcements.","Four handwritten business cards for C. C. Curtis (one with a note); weekly reports from \"Lane and Meade's School\"in Richmond, Virginia for C.C. Curtis (1868); and newspaper article about Court of Appeals session where John Poindexter's conviction of killing C. C. Curtis on March 3, 1879 was affirmed.","1873 certificate for Miss Mary T. Jones who is \"authorized to teach in the Public Free Schools of Gloucester County...1874\" and list of \"Mary's pallbearers.\"","1863 Confederate Bonds for Five Hundred Dollars belonging to L. A. and R. M. Page.","Business Card for \"The Davis Carriage Company\" with \"lines...found on the walls of Old Blandford Church...,\" small Christmas card, printed funeral service for Catherine Elizabeth Murray (1940), 1932 News Leader \"In By-gone Days\" about \"William and Mary College...to be revived and continue as a State Normal School...General William B. Taliaferro and Judge Warner T. Jones have been indefatigable in the cause\"; and a calling card for Misses Jones.","William Langhorn's 1823 will in King William County, leaving property in England, \"Fox Court,\" to his Throckmorton cousins. The will was not recognized by English Law and his property was considered intestate. Mostly correspondence about determining the legality of the heirs and the division of the estate, but also includes rental receipts, deeds, agreements and accounts. One document, \"Case,\" says that the English property was willed to William Langborn by Mary Langborn in 1783 and his heirs were the children of his sister, a Throckmorton. Family members involved in the settlement are: Warner T. Taliaferro, Alexander G. Taliaferro, William Taliaferro, Richard P. Jones, Nancy T. Jones, Lucy Anne and Mann Page, Anne Jones, Harriet T. Curtis, John and Lucy M. Page and Henry and Fanny T. Harrison. Other names include Mrs. Sheldon, John and Sally Throckmorton Dixon.","Typescript of \"Record of Major William Langborn's Revolutionary War Service\"; 1838 Revolutionary War Claim by heirs of William Langborn; 1840 survey of Ohio land granted William Lanborn on reverse of a letter to Charles C. Curtis; and an April 7, 1840 indenture between Charles C. and Harret T. Jones Curtis and Warmer T. Jones giving Warner T. Jones all interest in the King William County land once owned by William Langborn.","Poems and stories written by various members of all the families, though the writer is usually not identified. Includes \"Mr. Adam Foster's Letters describing 'old times in Gloucester Co., Va'\" in 1848, sent to Mary and belonging to M. L. Tabb of St. Catherine's School; poem written for Maria Greenhow of Williamsburg by Leander, fragment of text,\" copied by F. B. Macaulay in 1854; Romeo and Juliet (revised and improved), a story about a cat named Dolly by F. C. J.; \"Female Character\" by Mary F. Jones; handwritten obituary for a pet bird (1874); \"popular sayings from Pope\"; fragment of notes, poem on the death of \"Little Lizzie\"; calculation of crop rotation and profits using \"The Henley Four Field System\"; prose story about Lands End; note that describes \"...romantic delusion that the south was inhabited exclusively by aristocrats and picturesque negroes...\"; fragment of a story about a young girl at a ball; notes on Spanish and European religious and political history; page from a book with a poem entitled \"Stillness,\" which is addressed to Bangy; recipe for \"Tomatoe Catsup,\" and a typescript manuscript of \"Cousin Martha's recollections\" of Eagle Point, Lands End and other areas of Gloucester.","Papers of the Jones Family and collateral families, the Fauntleroy Family, the Taliaferro Family, the Sheldon Family, and others. Includes printed material, obituaries and writings. This accession was a gift of Maria Talcott. Mss. Acc. 1955.001 Addition.","October 28, 1825 letter from Mary L. Fauntleroy in Oakley to Miss Apphia B. Fauntleroy in Richmond, Virginia about her sadness because of the death of their sister and brother. Undated letter to Mother from Maria Greenhow (tear) about her activities in Richmond. August 11, 1873 letter to Mary from Janet, telling about attending the Virginia Council in Winchester, Virginia with her father. Undated letter to Mrs. Mary Lewis Browning from Sally Taliaferro about news of weddings and friends. Partial Last Will and Testament of Thomas Fauntleroy, dated February 1820.","Letters and documents spanning from 1859 to 1916. Documents concerning Warner T. Jones include an 1859 invoice from E.B. Spence; 1861 invitation to a Ball at Rosewell by the Gentlemen of Gloucester; 1861 bill for room and other items at the Spotswood Hotel in Richmond; 1862 receipt for the American Hotel in Richmond; 1865 check from Pugh; 1866 letter from unknown at Millhouse to Warner about property (Sheldon?) and news of friends; undated (after 1887) opinion from T.G. Jones to Hon. W.T. Jones about the \"matter of the old dragon Bridge and causeway now pending in Gloucester County Court\" in Middlesex and Gloucester Counties; May 12th, 186? letter from Capt. Chs. Garnett to Col. Jones about \"Scouts from Gwynn's Island report persons landing \u0026 marching towards ...women \u0026 children leaving for mainland in night...\"; a 1873 card for free travel on the Atlantic Mississippi and Ohio Railroad; and a partial undated letter from W. T. Jones while at William and Mary; August 1863 letter to \"My Very Dear Sister\" from her sister in Chatham telling of news of friends, deaths in the war, Mr. Gringam's whereabouts, the hot summer, her garden in Richmond and the Yankees stopping the mail; 1884 letter from son P. E. Jones to his Mother, Maria Jones, about family news; a 1916 envelope addressed to Richard Jones, and a 1922 paper on the Throckmorton family by William Carter Stubbs. Undated material includes a genealogical note about the Warner and Smith families; a report on the Throckmorton family; undated letter between two Jones sisters; small poetry notebook; and a handwritten copy of a letter written by Emanuel Jones, Petsworth Parish, Gloucester County with a \"list of questions sent out by the Bishop of London in 1724,\" with answers.","April 13, 1864 Confederate Bond for J. C. Sheldon; typed \"Story of Land's End\" about Captain John Sinclair; 1869 and 1871 court judgments in the cases of Spencer Forrest vs. William T. Hicks, William Lane vs. William T. Hicks and others against William T. Hicks.","Undated wedding invitation between Olivia Clarke Bridges and Robert Colgate Selden; 1899 Circuit Court judgment in Gloucester, Virginia in Smith vs. Taliaferro; a 1901 booklet about Philip Alexander Taliaferro; undated document about the division of the estate of William Langborn and his heirs, the Taliaferro and Jones families, with a \"Memoranda relative to Capt. Philip Taliaferro and Major Wm Langbourne\" about Langborn not receiving pay during his military service.","Obituaries for Dr. E. C. S. Taliaferro and Mary Fauntleroy Jones.","1864 pamphlet, signed by M. B. Custis, entitled \"Our Father's Care. a Ballad. by Mrs. Sewell,\" printed by the Presbyterian Committee of Publication in Richmond, Virginia. Religious pamphlet entitled, \"Morning Watches.\" \"Vital Facts about Jamestown, Yorktown, Williamsburg, College of William and Mary,\" revised 1932.","Notes and draft entitled \"A History of Petsworth Parish.\" Petsworth Parish is in Gloucester County, Virginia. Possibly written by Mary Fauntleroy Jones.","Handwritten partial stories and a poem, \"The Little Flower Maiden.\"  Pages of the stories are numbered, but many seem to be missing.  These stories were possibly written by Mary F. Jones since they arrived in an envelope addressed to Miss Mary F. 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Fray, Jr.","Addition Mss. Acc. 1955.001 was given by Maria Talcott, but the material deals with the same family, so it has been included with the Fray gift accessions.  She was a first cousin of Mary Fauntleroy Cocke Fray and granddaughter of Harriet Jones and Charles Curtis.","Mary Fauntleroy Cocke Fray was the daughter of William Fauntleroy Cocke and great granddaughter of Harriet Jones and Charles Curtis.  The 1969 accessions are family papers and documents from both the Jones and Curtis families with some material relating to the Cocke family.","Harriet's parents were Richard and Martha Washington Throckmorton Jones and her siblings were William Langborne, Mary Lanborne, Lucy Ann (married Mann Page), John James Emanuel, Richard P. (married Maria Greenhow Curtis) and Warner Throckmorton Jones (never married and lived with both his Curtis relations through the years).  Harriet Jones Curtis's children were Martha, Harriet, Lucy, Mary, Fanny and Charles Curtis.","Papers, 1826-1916, of the Jones family of \"Land's End,\" Gloucester County, Virginia, and related families of Curtis, Taliaferro, Page and Harrison. Includes correspondence, genealogical notes, obituaries, legal files, real estate material, notes concerning Land's End, Petsworth Parish (Gloucester County), Yorktown, and the homes of the Cringan family and the Mackenzie family, and Bible records of the Jones and Fauntleroy families.","The first two accessions, which compose the bulk of the material, are gifts of Mrs. Jackson  L. Fray, Jr.","13 items which include correspondence from F. Du-Veil, Warner T. Jones, Mary B. Curtis.","12 items which include letters from Charles M. Jones, M.G. Jones, Emma G. De Sausseur, L.A. Page, E.M. Wellford, Ella B. Howard and Mary T. Davies.","18 items including letters from Warner T. Jones, E.H. Dabney, Julia Meredith, Jos. Bryan, Susan E. Maury, St. G.T.C. Bryan and Preston Cocke.","35 items including letters fro M.G. Jones, M.G. Clarke, Leah T. Taliaferro and Mag. S. Smith.","26 items which include letters from M.G. Jones (Civil War comment), Sue Byrd, Mary C. Mason, Mary F. Jones and Fannie Curtis.","Genealogy correspondence, notes, printed material on the Blackburne, Booth, Curtis, Elizabeth (Queen), Fitzhugh, Jones, Langborn, Lawson, Payne, Pemberton, Throckmorton and Warner Families.","Handwritten story.","3 stories:  \"John Marshall\" (3 pages); \"Francesca, the Venetian Bride\" (4 pages); and \"The Love of Marie Rayneval\" (20 pages).","\"The Salon of Madame Necker\" the Standard Series:  Volume II, Parts III and IV, 1880, Volume III, Parts V and VI, 1881. Signed on covers \"Martha T. Jones, Land's End, Gloucester Co., Va.\"  Booklet, \"Easy Questions for a little child, etc.\" published by Gen. Prot. Episcopal Sunday School Union, New York, undated, 40 pages.","One page of births (1828-1868) and one page of deaths (1830-1939); obituaries of Miss Martha T. Jones (d. 1952 January 16) and Fanny Curtis Jones (d. 1954 October 28); 1 page of marriages, Curtis-Fauntleroy-Jones; and 1 memo from C. Nelson to Miss Jones.","Expansive notes on a possible biographical paper which includes thoughts on a variety of topics such as politics, religion, the South, Banks and much more.","1833 payment from Mann Page, 1846 invoice of C. C. Curtis, 1849 invoice from Beers and Poindexter, 1858 receipt for Robert Armistead, 1878 receipt for Marg. T. Jones for a Saratoga Trunk, 1878 letter to Bangy about items purchased, 1915 receipt of the Misses Jones with The Gloucester Pharmacy, 1927 bill from Dr. Windells for Martha T. Jones, 1940 bank receipt and Curtis receipt in regards to Thomas Fauntleroy's will (undated).","Accounts of estate and an account of a sale of estate items with buyers and items listed with their prices.","Bills, invoices and receipts for  items purchased by Richard P. Jones.  Businesses and others include Thomas B. Taliaferro (household items), Mitchell and Tyler of Richmond, Chris Heirsch, Potter and Middleton of Baltimore (furniture), G. Earnest \u0026 W. Cowles of Baltimore (China), Gwyn \u0026 Co. of Baltimore (cloth), Monroe Nicolson (cloth, household items), Heywood Smith (general store), J. T. Guy (house repair) and Sam M. Price \u0026 Co (sewing supplies).","1842 invoice from Augustine Owen, 1846 receipt from Diggs' Hotel, 1855 account with R. B. Taliaferro, 1860 account with Oscar Granz of Richmond, 1863 note saying A. Grady will deliver...twelve servants, 1861 invoice from John C. Shafer,","Letter to Armistead from Warner Lewis J[ones], 16 May 1768.  Possibly a copy of the letter.","1805 letter written from Lynchburg to Uncle, partial letter written from Upton in 1811 and an 1821 letter from A. Sheldon in Rubert to Jacob Sheldon in Williamsburg.","1834 letter from M. Southgate to Elizabeth Page, his sister, about the shock of his wife's death (Louisa) and 1838 letter from Uncle Richard Jones to Cadet Francis W. Page at West Point Military Academy.","Fragments of letter to Cadet Frank N. Page at West Point from Warner T. Jones, January 12, 1849.","1851 letter from Unknown in Newport, Rhode Island to Major about his visit to Capon Springs and his health problems. 1855 letter from Julia in Alexandria to Maria, 1858 letter to Mother from Daughter and an 1859 letter from D.B. Page of Carybrook to \"friend\" sending condolences about the death of her baby. Includes 1859 letter to Jones from St. G. Tucker in Ashland about Jones request for his copy of \"Journal and Documents,\" which Tucker explains is usually only borrowed by new members during the Journal Session. Tucker also explains his view on new bill about \"ordinary\" and \"Merchants License\" and how McCue of Augusta and Haywood of Marion \"concocted an amendment to each of them\"...\" to extend the promises of the bill to trading with free negroes as well as slaves.\"","Undated (circa 1861) letter from H. Baytop in Gloucester to Col. Jones, in which he states \"I have been offered the Captaincy of a uniform Rifle Company and I had rather accept of that than to be ... I am perfectly willing to serve under you but am not willing to be under any underling\"... \"let me know if I can get the situation of Paymaster...\" January 1861 letter to \"Aunt\" from Fannie Harrison at Carter Hall about family and friends with a few references to the war. January 1861 letter to \"Brother\" from sibling in Richmond about the weather preventing the nominations of representatives to the Convention and resulting in too many candidates ...\"to the cause of immediate state secession,\" he is convinced \"is the path of safety and of honor\" and \"immediate secession is gaining ground rapidly.\" He also mentions different areas of the state and their feelings about secession and how some of them lean towards the Union and others choosing Whigs as their representatives. Letter is unfinished. January 1861 letter to Warner from P. R. Page at the Ship Yard giving details of the election process in selecting a representative to the Convention, with Seawell getting 132 votes and William Taliaferro getting 38. February 1861 letter from J.C. Sheldon at Wilson's Creek to Cal about the property and Mr. Langborn's will. August 1862 letter to Maria from a friend in Richmond about family news. July 1862 letter from D. M. Taliaferro in Gloucester to Warner T. Jones in Richmond about the circumstances of John Richard White leaving Richmond because of sick relatives. Series of letters to Cousin Maria from Mary L. Browning of Greenfield about family affairs. Letters are undated, but probably written in the 1860s. 1864 letter to Maria Jones from Cousin Mary Harrison about the death of Mary's Aunt and family news. July 1864 letter to Martha from Mary L. Browning mostly about the War: who died, who is on disability and where friends are or have been during the war. July 4, 1864 letter from sister MBC (Mary Booth Curtis) in Richmond, Virginia to her sister, Mrs. R. P. Jones (Marie Curtis Jones) about the war with comments such as \"I think today may be the most important of the war as it is supposed Grant will try and do something...,\" \" I have no doubt of the issue but the loss of life sickens me.\" She also mentions prices of food in Richmond and the whereabouts of family and friends. Two August 1864 letters from Fannie in Nelson's Creek to Emily Kemp about visiting, illness of Martha and family news. February 4, 1865 letter from D.B. Page in Carybrook as part of the military to \"friend,\" mostly about friends, family and missing Gloucester. Letter is torn, stained and fragile. March 12, 1865 letter from Joel Thomas to wife, Indiana E. Thomas, with location \"In the Trenches.\" He explains the cost system of sending packages and people stealing from personal shipments. On the second page of the letter he says that his regiment is out of the trenches and living in cabins near Dinwiddie Court House, 10 miles from Petersburg. He writes of movement of troops, news of his and her brothers and his good wishes to his and her family. January 15, 1866 letter written from Greenfield to cousin about death of Aunt Judy in Montgomery, hard times after the war such that \"the gentlemen look worse than they did during the war\" and \"my faithful Hillary and Hannah went off, could not induce them to stay and all through the war, Hillary was as faithful and good as possible...\" January 15, 1866 letter from Aunt MBC (Martha Booth Curtis) to Bangy (Mary) asking her to visit and \"got a letter from Mrs. Coleman...in which she said she would open her school in Wmsburg the 15th of March\" and encourages Bangy to go. 1866 letter from Cousin Louis West in Pensacola, Florida to Cousin Mary about the death of Mrs. Caldwell. July 1866 letter from Maria at Hunting Quarter to Cousin about \"Papa going to Clarke to live\" with Henry Harrison and they will follow, plus other family news. September 1966 letter from Richmond to \"Mother\" about where she is living. March 1867 letter from Burwell to cousin about paying her to care for his Aunt. August 30, 1867 letter from Cynthia B. T. Coleman in Aldie, Loudoun County to Maria about teaching her daughter English and Music for free, but can't afford to give free board plus news of her visits to friends. 1869 letter to B about family and being homesick. 1869 letter from Martha Throgmorton to her sister, with postscript by her Mother about family news. 1869 letter from E. Browning to Charlie about a fire in their house that killed their granddaughter, Anna. 1869 letter from Rebecca Tabb to Charlie about the coat he gave LLoyd.","Many letters to and from Curtis and Jones family members. Writers include Mary Booth Curtis, C. C. Curtis, Susan, George O. Nicholson, Allie, sister, Maggie Locke, Martha T. Jones, Huntingdon, Bassett French, David N. Baldwin, M. Curtis, Aunt Lea Page, Barney, Maria Cocke, Preston Cocke, Emily and other indecipherable names. Recipients include Sister, Brother, Cousin, Julia and M. Thompson, Martha (sister), Mary, Emily, Mrs. Semple, Cousin Martha, Matty, Bangy (Mary), Richard Jones, B, Mary Jones, Charlie, Fanny, C.C. Curtis and others. Content is mostly news of family and friends.","Letters are between members of the Jones and Curtis families. Writers include John R. Page, S.S. Page, Annie (Blaxton), W. T. Williams (to Bangie about her Mother's death) and Philip A. Taliaferro. Recipients include Maria, Martha, Fannie, Bangie, Sister and Cousin Martha. Mostly concerns family news.","Letters between Jones and Curtis family members. Writers and recipients include Thomas Nelson Page to Cousin Mrs. M. T. P. Vandergrift (about a story she wrote), P. M. Thompson in Williamsburg to Mary about the death of her Uncle, H. B. Kendig (sending checks to Miss Jones) and Sally Nelson Robins (of the Virginia Historical Society) to Mary about some documents.","1932 letter to Martha and Fanny from Cousin M. J. Vandegrift about family news, and a 1948 letter to Martha from Mrs. H. O. Sanders of Gloucester, saying she found some of \"Mama's diaries and was having them typed.\"","Writers include E. Browning, Elizabeth Byrd Nichols, F.L. B. Cocke, Mother, MBG, unknown Taliaferro, Sister, friend, M.F. Jones, Fanny, Lilly Page, Lizzie Archer, Martha, Mr. Cocke, Aunt Booth, Child and Marion. Recipients include Friend , Bangy (Mary), Miss Jones, Bangy, B. and Sister M, Mother, Sister, Friend, MBC, B, Martha, Mary, Mrs. R.P. Jones, Maria Jones, Children, Niece, Fanny and Miss Jones. Includes a copy of a letter of George Herberts to \"Dear Sick Sister,\" a letter fragment about Florida and assuming government funding to remove native population, letter to Maria from Mr. Cocke where he sends her a four leaf clover (no longer with letter) and a wedding invitation. Topics include all areas of family life and news of friends, family and neighbors.","Undated correspondence to a son or daughter, written either from Richmond, Virginia or Lands End in Gloucester, Virginia. Writer is probably Harriet Throckmorton Curtis and/or Martha T. Jones. Topic is mostly news of family, friends and neighbors.","1840s letters from his sister, Harriet Throckmorton Jones, of Lowlands Cottage, to Richard Jones in Baltimore, telling of local and family news; 1849 letter about finances from Thomas W. Fauntleroy; 1851 letter from C. Lebaron about an account with L. Fauntleroy; 1853 letter from cousin A. Dabney in Raymond, Mississippi; 1853 and 1860 letters from Robert B. Armistead of Alabama about the estate of George Fauntleroy; 1869 letter from Henry Harrison of Millwood about a bond; 1874 letter from M. B. C. about death and God; 1882 note to Mrs. Richard Jones from Cynthia B. T. Coleman mentioning a 50th anniversary; and an undated invitation from Dr. and Mrs. Tabb.","Includes an 1860 letter from P. R. Page in Gloucester about not getting paid as an officer in the Army, giving examples and ranting about the unfairness of the system; 1860 letter from a ? W. Power in Yorktown about Jones' solicitation on behalf of the Volunteer Companies of Gloucester to erect a permanent memorial at Yorktown; 1861 letter from John W. C. Catlett, asking Jones to pick up an earring he left at a shop in Richmond; 1864 letter from C. C. Curtis about the will of Cora Harriet Shelden; 1867 letter from John R. Page about applying before the Members of the Board; 1871 letter from Henry Harrison recommending John R. Page as County Judge; 1873 letter from John R. Page, professor of Natural History at The University of Virginia, about the resolution to fund the University; 1884 letter to Judge W. Crump about a meeting to discuss the finances of William and Mary; 1886 letters about a deed of trust; 1890 letter from Joseph Bryan and an 1890 letter from W. C. Throckmorton of Danville, Virginia about Throckmorton genealogy.","1884 letter to Miss M. F. Jones from S. G. Fauntleroy about coat of arms and other family information; 1894 letters from S. Bassett French to Richard Jones about genealogy; and a 1901 letter to Miss Jones from Edwin Hawley, about the Throckmorton Family. Notes and charts about families; obituaries of Burgh Taliaferro, Rev. Charles Mann, Virginia Throckmorton and Fielding L. Taylor; a correction of the genealogy done by Miss Hary Fauntleroy by unknown person; notes on descendants of Mary Warner; notes on Read and Warner families; genealogy article about connection between the Queen, Washington and Lee, gravestone inscriptions of William Langhorne of King William County and Sarah Ann Weatherby Smith.","1835 note for purchases at estate sale by Warner T. Taliaferro; 1849 note to the Commissioner of Revenue of Gloucester County, transferring 802 acres from C.S. Jones to Richard P. Jones; 1844 indenture between the company of Curtis Jones and Robert C. Curtis; 1845-6 bonds; 1851 final payment for the purchase of Lands End; 1863 list of \"negroes and their ages\"; 1875 appraisal by Richard P. Jones and R. M. Page for personal estate of Sam Bolling; and a 1877 payment by Richard W. Jones to James D. Pointer for Richard P. Jones' coffin. Also includes an 1890 letter to Mary from George B. Harrison, about English property of Coryndon Carpenter, which by his 1776 will \"devised two small farms in Cornwall to his brother Nathaniel Carpenter...of King and Queen County...after his death to be sold and the proceeds to be divided between the four sons of Dr. Carpenter: Coryndon, William Fauntleroy, Bushrod and Nathaniel; and 1830-1852 guardian account records for Maria G. Curtis and R. P. Jones with C. C. Curtis the guardian of Maria.","Includes receipts from purchases, notes and real estate; an accounting of an estate for Miss Maria G. Curtis and R. P. Jones (1830-1852); indenture between Robert C. Curtis and Charles C. Curtis, Richard P. Jones and Philip E. Tabb (business) for $744.72 (1844); \"List of Richd P. Jones' negroes and their ages in 1863; indenture inventory of the estate of Sam Bolling (1875); and receipt for coffin of W. T. Jones from Richard W. Jones (1877).","1859 letter by Jno A. B. Thornton certifying that Warner T. Jones was elected to represent Gloucester in the House of Delegates; 1859 form letter to the Alumni of William and Mary Collection, asking for donations; 1880 letter from George B. Harrison asking for help in an English deposition; 1882 Power of Attorney given to Warner Jones for Martha T. Vandergrift; and an 1891 resolution from the Faculty of the College of William and Mary on their appreciation of the character of the late Judge Warner T. Jones.","\"A Review of the Circular Letter of the Attorney General...to the Marshals...in Relation to Elections,\" possibly 1863. June 30, 1929 Richmond Times-Dispatch about the Wells Cathedral in England; February 11, 1912 Times-Dispatch \"Our Confederate Column\"; and clippings on religion and wedding announcements.","Four handwritten business cards for C. C. Curtis (one with a note); weekly reports from \"Lane and Meade's School\"in Richmond, Virginia for C.C. Curtis (1868); and newspaper article about Court of Appeals session where John Poindexter's conviction of killing C. C. Curtis on March 3, 1879 was affirmed.","1873 certificate for Miss Mary T. Jones who is \"authorized to teach in the Public Free Schools of Gloucester County...1874\" and list of \"Mary's pallbearers.\"","1863 Confederate Bonds for Five Hundred Dollars belonging to L. A. and R. M. Page.","Business Card for \"The Davis Carriage Company\" with \"lines...found on the walls of Old Blandford Church...,\" small Christmas card, printed funeral service for Catherine Elizabeth Murray (1940), 1932 News Leader \"In By-gone Days\" about \"William and Mary College...to be revived and continue as a State Normal School...General William B. Taliaferro and Judge Warner T. Jones have been indefatigable in the cause\"; and a calling card for Misses Jones.","William Langhorn's 1823 will in King William County, leaving property in England, \"Fox Court,\" to his Throckmorton cousins. The will was not recognized by English Law and his property was considered intestate. Mostly correspondence about determining the legality of the heirs and the division of the estate, but also includes rental receipts, deeds, agreements and accounts. One document, \"Case,\" says that the English property was willed to William Langborn by Mary Langborn in 1783 and his heirs were the children of his sister, a Throckmorton. Family members involved in the settlement are: Warner T. Taliaferro, Alexander G. Taliaferro, William Taliaferro, Richard P. Jones, Nancy T. Jones, Lucy Anne and Mann Page, Anne Jones, Harriet T. Curtis, John and Lucy M. Page and Henry and Fanny T. Harrison. Other names include Mrs. Sheldon, John and Sally Throckmorton Dixon.","Typescript of \"Record of Major William Langborn's Revolutionary War Service\"; 1838 Revolutionary War Claim by heirs of William Langborn; 1840 survey of Ohio land granted William Lanborn on reverse of a letter to Charles C. Curtis; and an April 7, 1840 indenture between Charles C. and Harret T. Jones Curtis and Warmer T. Jones giving Warner T. Jones all interest in the King William County land once owned by William Langborn.","Poems and stories written by various members of all the families, though the writer is usually not identified. Includes \"Mr. Adam Foster's Letters describing 'old times in Gloucester Co., Va'\" in 1848, sent to Mary and belonging to M. L. Tabb of St. Catherine's School; poem written for Maria Greenhow of Williamsburg by Leander, fragment of text,\" copied by F. B. Macaulay in 1854; Romeo and Juliet (revised and improved), a story about a cat named Dolly by F. C. J.; \"Female Character\" by Mary F. Jones; handwritten obituary for a pet bird (1874); \"popular sayings from Pope\"; fragment of notes, poem on the death of \"Little Lizzie\"; calculation of crop rotation and profits using \"The Henley Four Field System\"; prose story about Lands End; note that describes \"...romantic delusion that the south was inhabited exclusively by aristocrats and picturesque negroes...\"; fragment of a story about a young girl at a ball; notes on Spanish and European religious and political history; page from a book with a poem entitled \"Stillness,\" which is addressed to Bangy; recipe for \"Tomatoe Catsup,\" and a typescript manuscript of \"Cousin Martha's recollections\" of Eagle Point, Lands End and other areas of Gloucester.","Papers of the Jones Family and collateral families, the Fauntleroy Family, the Taliaferro Family, the Sheldon Family, and others. Includes printed material, obituaries and writings. This accession was a gift of Maria Talcott. Mss. Acc. 1955.001 Addition.","October 28, 1825 letter from Mary L. Fauntleroy in Oakley to Miss Apphia B. Fauntleroy in Richmond, Virginia about her sadness because of the death of their sister and brother. Undated letter to Mother from Maria Greenhow (tear) about her activities in Richmond. August 11, 1873 letter to Mary from Janet, telling about attending the Virginia Council in Winchester, Virginia with her father. Undated letter to Mrs. Mary Lewis Browning from Sally Taliaferro about news of weddings and friends. Partial Last Will and Testament of Thomas Fauntleroy, dated February 1820.","Letters and documents spanning from 1859 to 1916. Documents concerning Warner T. Jones include an 1859 invoice from E.B. Spence; 1861 invitation to a Ball at Rosewell by the Gentlemen of Gloucester; 1861 bill for room and other items at the Spotswood Hotel in Richmond; 1862 receipt for the American Hotel in Richmond; 1865 check from Pugh; 1866 letter from unknown at Millhouse to Warner about property (Sheldon?) and news of friends; undated (after 1887) opinion from T.G. Jones to Hon. W.T. Jones about the \"matter of the old dragon Bridge and causeway now pending in Gloucester County Court\" in Middlesex and Gloucester Counties; May 12th, 186? letter from Capt. Chs. Garnett to Col. Jones about \"Scouts from Gwynn's Island report persons landing \u0026 marching towards ...women \u0026 children leaving for mainland in night...\"; a 1873 card for free travel on the Atlantic Mississippi and Ohio Railroad; and a partial undated letter from W. T. Jones while at William and Mary; August 1863 letter to \"My Very Dear Sister\" from her sister in Chatham telling of news of friends, deaths in the war, Mr. Gringam's whereabouts, the hot summer, her garden in Richmond and the Yankees stopping the mail; 1884 letter from son P. E. Jones to his Mother, Maria Jones, about family news; a 1916 envelope addressed to Richard Jones, and a 1922 paper on the Throckmorton family by William Carter Stubbs. Undated material includes a genealogical note about the Warner and Smith families; a report on the Throckmorton family; undated letter between two Jones sisters; small poetry notebook; and a handwritten copy of a letter written by Emanuel Jones, Petsworth Parish, Gloucester County with a \"list of questions sent out by the Bishop of London in 1724,\" with answers.","April 13, 1864 Confederate Bond for J. C. Sheldon; typed \"Story of Land's End\" about Captain John Sinclair; 1869 and 1871 court judgments in the cases of Spencer Forrest vs. William T. Hicks, William Lane vs. William T. Hicks and others against William T. Hicks.","Undated wedding invitation between Olivia Clarke Bridges and Robert Colgate Selden; 1899 Circuit Court judgment in Gloucester, Virginia in Smith vs. Taliaferro; a 1901 booklet about Philip Alexander Taliaferro; undated document about the division of the estate of William Langborn and his heirs, the Taliaferro and Jones families, with a \"Memoranda relative to Capt. Philip Taliaferro and Major Wm Langbourne\" about Langborn not receiving pay during his military service.","Obituaries for Dr. E. C. S. Taliaferro and Mary Fauntleroy Jones.","1864 pamphlet, signed by M. B. Custis, entitled \"Our Father's Care. a Ballad. by Mrs. Sewell,\" printed by the Presbyterian Committee of Publication in Richmond, Virginia. Religious pamphlet entitled, \"Morning Watches.\" \"Vital Facts about Jamestown, Yorktown, Williamsburg, College of William and Mary,\" revised 1932.","Notes and draft entitled \"A History of Petsworth Parish.\" Petsworth Parish is in Gloucester County, Virginia. Possibly written by Mary Fauntleroy Jones.","Handwritten partial stories and a poem, \"The Little Flower Maiden.\"  Pages of the stories are numbered, but many seem to be missing.  These stories were possibly written by Mary F. Jones since they arrived in an envelope addressed to Miss Mary F. Jones.","A small book, \"Teacher's Pocket Record,\" with some records kept, but most are covered by newspaper clippings."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eBefore reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Use:"],"userestrict_tesim":["Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library."],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center"],"famname_ssim":["Jones family","Curtis family","Page family","Taliaferro family.","Cringan family","Fauntleroy family","Harrison family","Hicks family","Mackenzie family","Sheldon family","Sinclair family","Taliaferro family"],"names_coll_ssim":["Cringan family","Curtis family","Fauntleroy family","Harrison family","Hicks family","Jones family","Mackenzie family","Page family","Sheldon family","Sinclair family","Taliaferro family","Langborn, William"],"persname_ssim":["Coleman, Cynthia Beverley Tucker Washington, 1832-1908","Foster, Adam","Jones, Mary Fauntleroy","Jones, Mary Throckmorton","Jones, Richard P.","Jones, Warner Throckmorton","Tucker, St. George, 1752-1827","Langborn, William"],"names_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center","Jones family","Curtis family","Page family","Taliaferro family.","Cringan family","Fauntleroy family","Harrison family","Hicks family","Mackenzie family","Sheldon family","Sinclair family","Taliaferro family","Coleman, Cynthia Beverley Tucker Washington, 1832-1908","Foster, Adam","Jones, Mary Fauntleroy","Jones, Mary Throckmorton","Jones, Richard P.","Jones, Warner Throckmorton","Tucker, St. George, 1752-1827","Langborn, William"],"language_ssim":["English"],"total_component_count_is":60,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-06-23T07:41:18.235Z","scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003ePapers, 1826-1916, of the Jones family of \"Land's End,\" Gloucester County, Virginia, and related families of Curtis, Taliaferro, Page and Harrison. Includes correspondence, genealogical notes, obituaries, legal files, real estate material, notes concerning Land's End, Petsworth Parish (Gloucester County), Yorktown, and the homes of the Cringan family and the Mackenzie family, and Bible records of the Jones and Fauntleroy families.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe first two accessions, which compose the bulk of the material, are gifts of Mrs. Jackson  L. Fray, Jr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAddition Mss. Acc. 1955.001 was given by Maria Talcott, but the material deals with the same family, so it has been included with the Fray gift accessions.  She was a first cousin of Mary Fauntleroy Cocke Fray and granddaughter of Harriet Jones and Charles Curtis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMary Fauntleroy Cocke Fray was the daughter of William Fauntleroy Cocke and great granddaughter of Harriet Jones and Charles Curtis.  The 1969 accessions are family papers and documents from both the Jones and Curtis families with some material relating to the Cocke family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHarriet's parents were Richard and Martha Washington Throckmorton Jones and her siblings were William Langborne, Mary Lanborne, Lucy Ann (married Mann Page), John James Emanuel, Richard P. (married Maria Greenhow Curtis) and Warner Throckmorton Jones (never married and lived with both his Curtis relations through the years).  Harriet Jones Curtis's children were Martha, Harriet, Lucy, Mary, Fanny and Charles Curtis.\u003c/p\u003e  ","\u003cp\u003ePapers, 1826-1916, of the Jones family of \"Land's End,\" Gloucester County, Virginia, and related families of Curtis, Taliaferro, Page and Harrison. Includes correspondence, genealogical notes, obituaries, legal files, real estate material, notes concerning Land's End, Petsworth Parish (Gloucester County), Yorktown, and the homes of the Cringan family and the Mackenzie family, and Bible records of the Jones and Fauntleroy families.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe first two accessions, which compose the bulk of the material, are gifts of Mrs. Jackson  L. Fray, Jr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e13 items which include correspondence from F. Du-Veil, Warner T. Jones, Mary B. Curtis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e12 items which include letters from Charles M. Jones, M.G. Jones, Emma G. De Sausseur, L.A. Page, E.M. Wellford, Ella B. Howard and Mary T. Davies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e18 items including letters from Warner T. Jones, E.H. Dabney, Julia Meredith, Jos. Bryan, Susan E. Maury, St. G.T.C. Bryan and Preston Cocke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e35 items including letters fro M.G. Jones, M.G. Clarke, Leah T. Taliaferro and Mag. S. Smith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e26 items which include letters from M.G. Jones (Civil War comment), Sue Byrd, Mary C. Mason, Mary F. Jones and Fannie Curtis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGenealogy correspondence, notes, printed material on the Blackburne, Booth, Curtis, Elizabeth (Queen), Fitzhugh, Jones, Langborn, Lawson, Payne, Pemberton, Throckmorton and Warner Families.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHandwritten story.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 stories:  \"John Marshall\" (3 pages); \"Francesca, the Venetian Bride\" (4 pages); and \"The Love of Marie Rayneval\" (20 pages).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"The Salon of Madame Necker\" the Standard Series:  Volume II, Parts III and IV, 1880, Volume III, Parts V and VI, 1881. Signed on covers \"Martha T. Jones, Land's End, Gloucester Co., Va.\"  Booklet, \"Easy Questions for a little child, etc.\" published by Gen. Prot. Episcopal Sunday School Union, New York, undated, 40 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne page of births (1828-1868) and one page of deaths (1830-1939); obituaries of Miss Martha T. Jones (d. 1952 January 16) and Fanny Curtis Jones (d. 1954 October 28); 1 page of marriages, Curtis-Fauntleroy-Jones; and 1 memo from C. Nelson to Miss Jones.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpansive notes on a possible biographical paper which includes thoughts on a variety of topics such as politics, religion, the South, Banks and much more.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1833 payment from Mann Page, 1846 invoice of C. C. Curtis, 1849 invoice from Beers and Poindexter, 1858 receipt for Robert Armistead, 1878 receipt for Marg. T. Jones for a Saratoga Trunk, 1878 letter to Bangy about items purchased, 1915 receipt of the Misses Jones with The Gloucester Pharmacy, 1927 bill from Dr. Windells for Martha T. Jones, 1940 bank receipt and Curtis receipt in regards to Thomas Fauntleroy's will (undated).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts of estate and an account of a sale of estate items with buyers and items listed with their prices.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBills, invoices and receipts for  items purchased by Richard P. Jones.  Businesses and others include Thomas B. Taliaferro (household items), Mitchell and Tyler of Richmond, Chris Heirsch, Potter and Middleton of Baltimore (furniture), G. Earnest \u0026amp; W. Cowles of Baltimore (China), Gwyn \u0026amp; Co. of Baltimore (cloth), Monroe Nicolson (cloth, household items), Heywood Smith (general store), J. T. Guy (house repair) and Sam M. Price \u0026amp; Co (sewing supplies).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1842 invoice from Augustine Owen, 1846 receipt from Diggs' Hotel, 1855 account with R. B. Taliaferro, 1860 account with Oscar Granz of Richmond, 1863 note saying A. Grady will deliver...twelve servants, 1861 invoice from John C. Shafer,\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to Armistead from Warner Lewis J[ones], 16 May 1768.  Possibly a copy of the letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1805 letter written from Lynchburg to Uncle, partial letter written from Upton in 1811 and an 1821 letter from A. Sheldon in Rubert to Jacob Sheldon in Williamsburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1834 letter from M. Southgate to Elizabeth Page, his sister, about the shock of his wife's death (Louisa) and 1838 letter from Uncle Richard Jones to Cadet Francis W. Page at West Point Military Academy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFragments of letter to Cadet Frank N. Page at West Point from Warner T. Jones, January 12, 1849.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1851 letter from Unknown in Newport, Rhode Island to Major about his visit to Capon Springs and his health problems. 1855 letter from Julia in Alexandria to Maria, 1858 letter to Mother from Daughter and an 1859 letter from D.B. Page of Carybrook to \"friend\" sending condolences about the death of her baby. Includes 1859 letter to Jones from St. G. Tucker in Ashland about Jones request for his copy of \"Journal and Documents,\" which Tucker explains is usually only borrowed by new members during the Journal Session. Tucker also explains his view on new bill about \"ordinary\" and \"Merchants License\" and how McCue of Augusta and Haywood of Marion \"concocted an amendment to each of them\"...\" to extend the promises of the bill to trading with free negroes as well as slaves.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUndated (circa 1861) letter from H. Baytop in Gloucester to Col. Jones, in which he states \"I have been offered the Captaincy of a uniform Rifle Company and I had rather accept of that than to be ... I am perfectly willing to serve under you but am not willing to be under any underling\"... \"let me know if I can get the situation of Paymaster...\" January 1861 letter to \"Aunt\" from Fannie Harrison at Carter Hall about family and friends with a few references to the war. January 1861 letter to \"Brother\" from sibling in Richmond about the weather preventing the nominations of representatives to the Convention and resulting in too many candidates ...\"to the cause of immediate state secession,\" he is convinced \"is the path of safety and of honor\" and \"immediate secession is gaining ground rapidly.\" He also mentions different areas of the state and their feelings about secession and how some of them lean towards the Union and others choosing Whigs as their representatives. Letter is unfinished. January 1861 letter to Warner from P. R. Page at the Ship Yard giving details of the election process in selecting a representative to the Convention, with Seawell getting 132 votes and William Taliaferro getting 38. February 1861 letter from J.C. Sheldon at Wilson's Creek to Cal about the property and Mr. Langborn's will. August 1862 letter to Maria from a friend in Richmond about family news. July 1862 letter from D. M. Taliaferro in Gloucester to Warner T. Jones in Richmond about the circumstances of John Richard White leaving Richmond because of sick relatives. Series of letters to Cousin Maria from Mary L. Browning of Greenfield about family affairs. Letters are undated, but probably written in the 1860s. 1864 letter to Maria Jones from Cousin Mary Harrison about the death of Mary's Aunt and family news. July 1864 letter to Martha from Mary L. Browning mostly about the War: who died, who is on disability and where friends are or have been during the war. July 4, 1864 letter from sister MBC (Mary Booth Curtis) in Richmond, Virginia to her sister, Mrs. R. P. Jones (Marie Curtis Jones) about the war with comments such as \"I think today may be the most important of the war as it is supposed Grant will try and do something...,\" \" I have no doubt of the issue but the loss of life sickens me.\" She also mentions prices of food in Richmond and the whereabouts of family and friends. Two August 1864 letters from Fannie in Nelson's Creek to Emily Kemp about visiting, illness of Martha and family news. February 4, 1865 letter from D.B. Page in Carybrook as part of the military to \"friend,\" mostly about friends, family and missing Gloucester. Letter is torn, stained and fragile. March 12, 1865 letter from Joel Thomas to wife, Indiana E. Thomas, with location \"In the Trenches.\" He explains the cost system of sending packages and people stealing from personal shipments. On the second page of the letter he says that his regiment is out of the trenches and living in cabins near Dinwiddie Court House, 10 miles from Petersburg. He writes of movement of troops, news of his and her brothers and his good wishes to his and her family. January 15, 1866 letter written from Greenfield to cousin about death of Aunt Judy in Montgomery, hard times after the war such that \"the gentlemen look worse than they did during the war\" and \"my faithful Hillary and Hannah went off, could not induce them to stay and all through the war, Hillary was as faithful and good as possible...\" January 15, 1866 letter from Aunt MBC (Martha Booth Curtis) to Bangy (Mary) asking her to visit and \"got a letter from Mrs. Coleman...in which she said she would open her school in Wmsburg the 15th of March\" and encourages Bangy to go. 1866 letter from Cousin Louis West in Pensacola, Florida to Cousin Mary about the death of Mrs. Caldwell. July 1866 letter from Maria at Hunting Quarter to Cousin about \"Papa going to Clarke to live\" with Henry Harrison and they will follow, plus other family news. September 1966 letter from Richmond to \"Mother\" about where she is living. March 1867 letter from Burwell to cousin about paying her to care for his Aunt. August 30, 1867 letter from Cynthia B. T. Coleman in Aldie, Loudoun County to Maria about teaching her daughter English and Music for free, but can't afford to give free board plus news of her visits to friends. 1869 letter to B about family and being homesick. 1869 letter from Martha Throgmorton to her sister, with postscript by her Mother about family news. 1869 letter from E. Browning to Charlie about a fire in their house that killed their granddaughter, Anna. 1869 letter from Rebecca Tabb to Charlie about the coat he gave LLoyd.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMany letters to and from Curtis and Jones family members. Writers include Mary Booth Curtis, C. C. Curtis, Susan, George O. Nicholson, Allie, sister, Maggie Locke, Martha T. Jones, Huntingdon, Bassett French, David N. Baldwin, M. Curtis, Aunt Lea Page, Barney, Maria Cocke, Preston Cocke, Emily and other indecipherable names. Recipients include Sister, Brother, Cousin, Julia and M. Thompson, Martha (sister), Mary, Emily, Mrs. Semple, Cousin Martha, Matty, Bangy (Mary), Richard Jones, B, Mary Jones, Charlie, Fanny, C.C. Curtis and others. Content is mostly news of family and friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters are between members of the Jones and Curtis families. Writers include John R. Page, S.S. Page, Annie (Blaxton), W. T. Williams (to Bangie about her Mother's death) and Philip A. Taliaferro. Recipients include Maria, Martha, Fannie, Bangie, Sister and Cousin Martha. Mostly concerns family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters between Jones and Curtis family members. Writers and recipients include Thomas Nelson Page to Cousin Mrs. M. T. P. Vandergrift (about a story she wrote), P. M. Thompson in Williamsburg to Mary about the death of her Uncle, H. B. Kendig (sending checks to Miss Jones) and Sally Nelson Robins (of the Virginia Historical Society) to Mary about some documents.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1932 letter to Martha and Fanny from Cousin M. J. Vandegrift about family news, and a 1948 letter to Martha from Mrs. H. O. Sanders of Gloucester, saying she found some of \"Mama's diaries and was having them typed.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWriters include E. Browning, Elizabeth Byrd Nichols, F.L. B. Cocke, Mother, MBG, unknown Taliaferro, Sister, friend, M.F. Jones, Fanny, Lilly Page, Lizzie Archer, Martha, Mr. Cocke, Aunt Booth, Child and Marion. Recipients include Friend , Bangy (Mary), Miss Jones, Bangy, B. and Sister M, Mother, Sister, Friend, MBC, B, Martha, Mary, Mrs. R.P. Jones, Maria Jones, Children, Niece, Fanny and Miss Jones. Includes a copy of a letter of George Herberts to \"Dear Sick Sister,\" a letter fragment about Florida and assuming government funding to remove native population, letter to Maria from Mr. Cocke where he sends her a four leaf clover (no longer with letter) and a wedding invitation. Topics include all areas of family life and news of friends, family and neighbors.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUndated correspondence to a son or daughter, written either from Richmond, Virginia or Lands End in Gloucester, Virginia. Writer is probably Harriet Throckmorton Curtis and/or Martha T. Jones. Topic is mostly news of family, friends and neighbors.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1840s letters from his sister, Harriet Throckmorton Jones, of Lowlands Cottage, to Richard Jones in Baltimore, telling of local and family news; 1849 letter about finances from Thomas W. Fauntleroy; 1851 letter from C. Lebaron about an account with L. Fauntleroy; 1853 letter from cousin A. Dabney in Raymond, Mississippi; 1853 and 1860 letters from Robert B. Armistead of Alabama about the estate of George Fauntleroy; 1869 letter from Henry Harrison of Millwood about a bond; 1874 letter from M. B. C. about death and God; 1882 note to Mrs. Richard Jones from Cynthia B. T. Coleman mentioning a 50th anniversary; and an undated invitation from Dr. and Mrs. Tabb.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes an 1860 letter from P. R. Page in Gloucester about not getting paid as an officer in the Army, giving examples and ranting about the unfairness of the system; 1860 letter from a ? W. Power in Yorktown about Jones' solicitation on behalf of the Volunteer Companies of Gloucester to erect a permanent memorial at Yorktown; 1861 letter from John W. C. Catlett, asking Jones to pick up an earring he left at a shop in Richmond; 1864 letter from C. C. Curtis about the will of Cora Harriet Shelden; 1867 letter from John R. Page about applying before the Members of the Board; 1871 letter from Henry Harrison recommending John R. Page as County Judge; 1873 letter from John R. Page, professor of Natural History at The University of Virginia, about the resolution to fund the University; 1884 letter to Judge W. Crump about a meeting to discuss the finances of William and Mary; 1886 letters about a deed of trust; 1890 letter from Joseph Bryan and an 1890 letter from W. C. Throckmorton of Danville, Virginia about Throckmorton genealogy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1884 letter to Miss M. F. Jones from S. G. Fauntleroy about coat of arms and other family information; 1894 letters from S. Bassett French to Richard Jones about genealogy; and a 1901 letter to Miss Jones from Edwin Hawley, about the Throckmorton Family. Notes and charts about families; obituaries of Burgh Taliaferro, Rev. Charles Mann, Virginia Throckmorton and Fielding L. Taylor; a correction of the genealogy done by Miss Hary Fauntleroy by unknown person; notes on descendants of Mary Warner; notes on Read and Warner families; genealogy article about connection between the Queen, Washington and Lee, gravestone inscriptions of William Langhorne of King William County and Sarah Ann Weatherby Smith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1835 note for purchases at estate sale by Warner T. Taliaferro; 1849 note to the Commissioner of Revenue of Gloucester County, transferring 802 acres from C.S. Jones to Richard P. Jones; 1844 indenture between the company of Curtis Jones and Robert C. Curtis; 1845-6 bonds; 1851 final payment for the purchase of Lands End; 1863 list of \"negroes and their ages\"; 1875 appraisal by Richard P. Jones and R. M. Page for personal estate of Sam Bolling; and a 1877 payment by Richard W. Jones to James D. Pointer for Richard P. Jones' coffin. Also includes an 1890 letter to Mary from George B. Harrison, about English property of Coryndon Carpenter, which by his 1776 will \"devised two small farms in Cornwall to his brother Nathaniel Carpenter...of King and Queen County...after his death to be sold and the proceeds to be divided between the four sons of Dr. Carpenter: Coryndon, William Fauntleroy, Bushrod and Nathaniel; and 1830-1852 guardian account records for Maria G. Curtis and R. P. Jones with C. C. Curtis the guardian of Maria.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes receipts from purchases, notes and real estate; an accounting of an estate for Miss Maria G. Curtis and R. P. Jones (1830-1852); indenture between Robert C. Curtis and Charles C. Curtis, Richard P. Jones and Philip E. Tabb (business) for $744.72 (1844); \"List of Richd P. Jones' negroes and their ages in 1863; indenture inventory of the estate of Sam Bolling (1875); and receipt for coffin of W. T. Jones from Richard W. Jones (1877).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1859 letter by Jno A. B. Thornton certifying that Warner T. Jones was elected to represent Gloucester in the House of Delegates; 1859 form letter to the Alumni of William and Mary Collection, asking for donations; 1880 letter from George B. Harrison asking for help in an English deposition; 1882 Power of Attorney given to Warner Jones for Martha T. Vandergrift; and an 1891 resolution from the Faculty of the College of William and Mary on their appreciation of the character of the late Judge Warner T. Jones.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"A Review of the Circular Letter of the Attorney General...to the Marshals...in Relation to Elections,\" possibly 1863. June 30, 1929 Richmond Times-Dispatch about the Wells Cathedral in England; February 11, 1912 Times-Dispatch \"Our Confederate Column\"; and clippings on religion and wedding announcements.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFour handwritten business cards for C. C. Curtis (one with a note); weekly reports from \"Lane and Meade's School\"in Richmond, Virginia for C.C. Curtis (1868); and newspaper article about Court of Appeals session where John Poindexter's conviction of killing C. C. Curtis on March 3, 1879 was affirmed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1873 certificate for Miss Mary T. Jones who is \"authorized to teach in the Public Free Schools of Gloucester County...1874\" and list of \"Mary's pallbearers.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1863 Confederate Bonds for Five Hundred Dollars belonging to L. A. and R. M. Page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusiness Card for \"The Davis Carriage Company\" with \"lines...found on the walls of Old Blandford Church...,\" small Christmas card, printed funeral service for Catherine Elizabeth Murray (1940), 1932 News Leader \"In By-gone Days\" about \"William and Mary College...to be revived and continue as a State Normal School...General William B. Taliaferro and Judge Warner T. Jones have been indefatigable in the cause\"; and a calling card for Misses Jones.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Langhorn's 1823 will in King William County, leaving property in England, \"Fox Court,\" to his Throckmorton cousins. The will was not recognized by English Law and his property was considered intestate. Mostly correspondence about determining the legality of the heirs and the division of the estate, but also includes rental receipts, deeds, agreements and accounts. One document, \"Case,\" says that the English property was willed to William Langborn by Mary Langborn in 1783 and his heirs were the children of his sister, a Throckmorton. Family members involved in the settlement are: Warner T. Taliaferro, Alexander G. Taliaferro, William Taliaferro, Richard P. Jones, Nancy T. Jones, Lucy Anne and Mann Page, Anne Jones, Harriet T. Curtis, John and Lucy M. Page and Henry and Fanny T. Harrison. Other names include Mrs. Sheldon, John and Sally Throckmorton Dixon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTypescript of \"Record of Major William Langborn's Revolutionary War Service\"; 1838 Revolutionary War Claim by heirs of William Langborn; 1840 survey of Ohio land granted William Lanborn on reverse of a letter to Charles C. Curtis; and an April 7, 1840 indenture between Charles C. and Harret T. Jones Curtis and Warmer T. Jones giving Warner T. Jones all interest in the King William County land once owned by William Langborn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePoems and stories written by various members of all the families, though the writer is usually not identified. Includes \"Mr. Adam Foster's Letters describing 'old times in Gloucester Co., Va'\" in 1848, sent to Mary and belonging to M. L. Tabb of St. Catherine's School; poem written for Maria Greenhow of Williamsburg by Leander, fragment of text,\" copied by F. B. Macaulay in 1854; Romeo and Juliet (revised and improved), a story about a cat named Dolly by F. C. J.; \"Female Character\" by Mary F. Jones; handwritten obituary for a pet bird (1874); \"popular sayings from Pope\"; fragment of notes, poem on the death of \"Little Lizzie\"; calculation of crop rotation and profits using \"The Henley Four Field System\"; prose story about Lands End; note that describes \"...romantic delusion that the south was inhabited exclusively by aristocrats and picturesque negroes...\"; fragment of a story about a young girl at a ball; notes on Spanish and European religious and political history; page from a book with a poem entitled \"Stillness,\" which is addressed to Bangy; recipe for \"Tomatoe Catsup,\" and a typescript manuscript of \"Cousin Martha's recollections\" of Eagle Point, Lands End and other areas of Gloucester.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePapers of the Jones Family and collateral families, the Fauntleroy Family, the Taliaferro Family, the Sheldon Family, and others. Includes printed material, obituaries and writings. This accession was a gift of Maria Talcott. Mss. Acc. 1955.001 Addition.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOctober 28, 1825 letter from Mary L. Fauntleroy in Oakley to Miss Apphia B. Fauntleroy in Richmond, Virginia about her sadness because of the death of their sister and brother. Undated letter to Mother from Maria Greenhow (tear) about her activities in Richmond. August 11, 1873 letter to Mary from Janet, telling about attending the Virginia Council in Winchester, Virginia with her father. Undated letter to Mrs. Mary Lewis Browning from Sally Taliaferro about news of weddings and friends. Partial Last Will and Testament of Thomas Fauntleroy, dated February 1820.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters and documents spanning from 1859 to 1916. Documents concerning Warner T. Jones include an 1859 invoice from E.B. Spence; 1861 invitation to a Ball at Rosewell by the Gentlemen of Gloucester; 1861 bill for room and other items at the Spotswood Hotel in Richmond; 1862 receipt for the American Hotel in Richmond; 1865 check from Pugh; 1866 letter from unknown at Millhouse to Warner about property (Sheldon?) and news of friends; undated (after 1887) opinion from T.G. Jones to Hon. W.T. Jones about the \"matter of the old dragon Bridge and causeway now pending in Gloucester County Court\" in Middlesex and Gloucester Counties; May 12th, 186? letter from Capt. Chs. Garnett to Col. Jones about \"Scouts from Gwynn's Island report persons landing \u0026amp; marching towards ...women \u0026amp; children leaving for mainland in night...\"; a 1873 card for free travel on the Atlantic Mississippi and Ohio Railroad; and a partial undated letter from W. T. Jones while at William and Mary; August 1863 letter to \"My Very Dear Sister\" from her sister in Chatham telling of news of friends, deaths in the war, Mr. Gringam's whereabouts, the hot summer, her garden in Richmond and the Yankees stopping the mail; 1884 letter from son P. E. Jones to his Mother, Maria Jones, about family news; a 1916 envelope addressed to Richard Jones, and a 1922 paper on the Throckmorton family by William Carter Stubbs. Undated material includes a genealogical note about the Warner and Smith families; a report on the Throckmorton family; undated letter between two Jones sisters; small poetry notebook; and a handwritten copy of a letter written by Emanuel Jones, Petsworth Parish, Gloucester County with a \"list of questions sent out by the Bishop of London in 1724,\" with answers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApril 13, 1864 Confederate Bond for J. C. Sheldon; typed \"Story of Land's End\" about Captain John Sinclair; 1869 and 1871 court judgments in the cases of Spencer Forrest vs. William T. Hicks, William Lane vs. William T. Hicks and others against William T. Hicks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUndated wedding invitation between Olivia Clarke Bridges and Robert Colgate Selden; 1899 Circuit Court judgment in Gloucester, Virginia in Smith vs. Taliaferro; a 1901 booklet about Philip Alexander Taliaferro; undated document about the division of the estate of William Langborn and his heirs, the Taliaferro and Jones families, with a \"Memoranda relative to Capt. Philip Taliaferro and Major Wm Langbourne\" about Langborn not receiving pay during his military service.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eObituaries for Dr. E. C. S. Taliaferro and Mary Fauntleroy Jones.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1864 pamphlet, signed by M. B. Custis, entitled \"Our Father's Care. a Ballad. by Mrs. Sewell,\" printed by the Presbyterian Committee of Publication in Richmond, Virginia. Religious pamphlet entitled, \"Morning Watches.\" \"Vital Facts about Jamestown, Yorktown, Williamsburg, College of William and Mary,\" revised 1932.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotes and draft entitled \"A History of Petsworth Parish.\" Petsworth Parish is in Gloucester County, Virginia. Possibly written by Mary Fauntleroy Jones.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHandwritten partial stories and a poem, \"The Little Flower Maiden.\"  Pages of the stories are numbered, but many seem to be missing.  These stories were possibly written by Mary F. Jones since they arrived in an envelope addressed to Miss Mary F. Jones.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA small book, \"Teacher's Pocket Record,\" with some records kept, but most are covered by newspaper clippings.\u003c/p\u003e"]}]}},"label":"Breadcrumbs"}}},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_repositories_2_resources_1280"}},{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_1388","type":"collection","attributes":{"title":"Joseph E. Johnston Papers, 1825/1891","creator":{"id":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_repositories_2_resources_1388#creator","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":"Johnston, Joseph Eggleston, 1807-1891","label":"Creator"}},"abstract_or_scope":{"id":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_repositories_2_resources_1388#abstract_or_scope","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":"\u003cp\u003ePapers of Joseph E. Johnston, C.S.A. 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Johnston Papers, 1825/1891","Mss. 39.1 J63","/repositories/2/resources/1388","Atlanta Campaign, 1864","Georgia--History--Civil War, 1861-1865","United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865","Agendas (administrative records)","Correspondence","Diaries","Engravings (Prints)","Letter books","Scrapbooks","Typescripts","264 items","Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","The collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","Accession 2001.35 addition filed in Box 1.","Joseph Eggleston Johnston was a general in the Confederate Army, CSA. Further information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki: .","Any materials produced during the Civil War (Box 1, Folder 4) can only be viewed on microfilm.  Also, boxes 4-6 can only be viewed on microfilm. When available, microfilm, photocopies, digital surrogates, or other reproductions must be used in place of original documents.","Processed by Cynthia B. Brown in 1981. Box and folder list compiled by Meredith Ramey, SCRC staff, in March 2012.","Related collections are Robert Morton Hughes Papers, Robert William Hughes Papers and John B. Floyd Papers, College of William and Mary.","Papers of Joseph E. Johnston, C.S.A. General during the American Civil War, including correspondence which reflect his long military career and interest in his nephews, John Warfield Johnston and John Preston Johnston.","The papers include a diary, 1857, of Johnston's survey of the southern boundary of Kansas and eighteen volumes of Civil War dispatches and telegrams.","The collection also includes a diary, 1 May-31 July 1864, of Thomas B. Mackall; letters received by Louis McLane (including letters from Andrew Jackson and Lafayette) and typescripts of letters by Eliza Johnston Hughes.","Subjects concern Braxton Bragg, Benjamin Stoddert Ewell, William Joseph Hardee, George Ben Johnston, and the American Civil War (including the Atlanta Campaign of 1864). Correspondents include P. G. T. Beauregard, Jubal Early, Thomas Tasker Gantt, Josiah Gorgas, Wade Hampton, D.H. Hill, Robert E. Lee, James Longstreet and W.T. Sherman (General Order #18 of Johnston surrendering and giving terms to Sherman); as well as members of Johnston's family, Beverly R. Johnston, John Preston Johnston and John Warfield Johnston.","A list of books in the Rare Book Collection which were owned by Joseph E. Johnston is in Box 1. Accession 2001.35 addition filed in Box 1.","The Civil War dispatch and telegram books are available on microfilm for use in Swem Library or the microfilm may be requested via inter-library loan. The Joseph E. Johnston Papers, 1825-1891, in Swem Library's microforms area is on 6 reels, call number E467.1 .J74 A2.","Discusses his mother's recent death. 2 pp. ALS.","Discusses a recent change [marriage to Ann Bernard] in his father's life which will make it less solitary; must decide by June whether to remain in the Army and choose the Infantry or the Artillery. 2 pp. ALS.","Concerning the death of McLane's father, the office made vacant by his death, and the introduction of Mr. F. B. Ogden by this letter. 2 pp. LS.","Discusses the forces gathering for the coming Revolution [of 1830]. 1 p. ALS.","Concerning a strong interest and desire for prosperity for the United States. 2 pp. ALS.","Concerns procedure for the presentation of copies of publications of the Commissioners of Public Records to the United States. 3 pp. ADF and L.","Is not in love, though from time to time feels tenderness towards and interest in the appearance and conversation of a particular woman. 4 pp. ALS.","Is anxious to see \"those who remain\" [after the deaths of his father and brother]; saw John Preston \"at the university\"; comments on the matrimonial propensity of young people; is susceptible to the charms of so many women that they neutralize each other. 3 pp. ALS.","Discusses plans for Louisa's son John [W. Johnston], and the need for John to travel on his own; mentions various relatives he has seen and Jane's plans; missed seeing \"Mama in Richmond.\" 4 pp. ALS.","Had a miserable march through the country and is in quite a bad humor; describes foiled plans to go to Richmond; the weather has been as cold as a Virginia winter; gossip of Harrison [?] traveling to Augusta, [Ga.], to see a lady. 3 pp. ALS.","Is going back to Old Point Comfort, [Va.]; describes the \"delicious moonlight nights\" and the \"very pretty Indian girls.\" 2 pp. ALS.","Discussion of money matters; hopes to make a trip to Florida in the winter; talk of a horserace in which he lost $750.00; needs a horse for fox-hunting; cannot visit due to his [BRJ] \"bachelor\" state. 3 pp. ALS.","Is on his way to assist Gen[era]l Scott in the war against the Seminoles; describes his journey south; waiting for a steamboat to take them down the St. John's River, [Fla.]; describes the Army and gives the number of Indians to be estimated at about 3500, although he thinks that figure is exaggerated; soldiers complaining of having to boil and eat pork; heard from John that all of their Negroes had been sold and that all of the \"affairs\" were still unsettled; is saddened that Sam [a slave] was sold. 2 pp. ALS.","Gives his reasons for resigning; is now employed in the Top[ograophi]c Bureau; news of Edward and Webb separating, and Edward composing literary works - probably on the life of Patrick Henry; has heard of his [BRJ] \"matrimonial intentions\" and warns him not to be rash; wishes for him to meet some of the lovely ladies in Washington. 3 pp. ALS.","Appoints Mr. [John Preson] Johnston to the Military Academy, but cannot appoint Stephen J. Crockett, as regulations allow only one cadet per congressional district. 1 p. ALS.","Philosophical letter giving advice about writing letters, suffering through hard times and looking upon him [JEJ] as a brother, not a uncle. 3 pp. ALS.","Tells of upcoming trips to Elizabeth Town, N.J., to meet General Scott at Head Quarters, then on to Trenton, and then to Washington, [D.C.]. he will not, however, be able to stop to visit him [JPJ] due to troop movements; gives travel instructions and descriptions of a new black trunk for him. 3 pp. ALS.","I sorry, but cannot send any money because he doesn't have any; gives more detailed travel instructions for Pres to follow on his trip from Washington, through Baltimore, and on to Philadelphia and Trenton, including the use of a steamboat. 2 pp, ALS,","Gives instructions as to where and how he will receive some money from a friend of his [JEJ] in Washington. 1 p. ALS","Is glad he is enjoying school so much, and encourages him \"to make a good use of the faculties nature has given...\"; hopes to visit in the latter part of October; discusses a survey of an area east of the St. Regis which will keep him busy outside until the weather turns cool; the President and the Sec. of War have visited, and \"peace and tranquility are restored\"; tell Lizzie to write. 3 pp. ALS. including typescript, 3 pp.","Is happy he has become so \"naturalized\" to school, but cautions him not to rely too heavily on his present knowledge of mathematics; he [JPJ] should feel lucky that his Uncle Bev wrote to him, as he never writes to anyone; will stop by and see him in 10 days, but only for a few hours, as neither have much time; has received accounts of Harvey Michele's \"Texas Scheme\" from cousin John; other family news. 3 pp. ALS.","Was disappointed to find that Lizzie was still at Burke's Garden, and not in school -- hopes that will be taken care of soon; news of visit to Edward's farm and his horse \"Tigertail\"; comments on disposition and application of JPJ. 2 pp, ALS.","Permission for J[ohn] P[reston] Johnstone [sic] to move from one barracks room to another. Signed also by R. Delarfield, Supt. of M.A., and by J. Hayfoot. 1 p. DS.","Is on his way back to Washington from Florida; has had gratifying accounts of Pres in school, and urges him [BRJ] to write him; speaks lovingly of Pres and gives Mrs. Carrington much of the credit for his [JPJ] upbringing; discussion of Eliza and her education, or lack thereof; wants family new. 3 pp. ALS.","Saw Professor Capt. Blis who gave a satisfying account of his progress at school; has just returned from southern Florida where he spent the winter; comments on the state of military affairs in that territory and a bill before Congress to raise additional forces to fight in the Seminole War; gives advice and to read the greats authors and Latin \"in the original\" if there is spare time. 3 pp. ALS.","Gives an explanation of why he could not visit him, and expresses gratification and pride in all of his accomplishments; is located in the country between Lake Huron and Lake Superior, surveying the land for possible fortification; comments on the abundance of trout and whitefish, and how much Uncle Edward would enjoy fishing there. 3 pp. ALS.","Will not be going to Florida for the winter; Edward is considering selling his land and settling in Abingdon, Lynchburg, or Columbia; they had a \"preserving\" snow storm on the 18th, which signaled the beginning of winter; there is a truce in Florida now, and a group of Seminole chiefs, including Sam Jones, wild Cat, and Tiger Tail are traveling to Washington to make the final arrangements; hopes that Lizzie will be sent to Washington instead of Richmond, and comments that he would like her to know that he has not proposed to anyone, just like the song \"I Don't Propose.\" 2 pp. ALS.","1 p. Ms. Including Xcy of Ms. 1 p.","Just returned from an extended visit to the Sabine, and is concerned because he has not heard from him in a while. 1 p. ALS.","Will be spending the summer in Mackinac, instructions to get any clothing needed from Sam[uel] Frost, a merchant tailor in New York, [N.Y.], and to have them charged to his [JEJ] bill. 1 p. ALS.","A school friend of JPJ's, Thompson Mason, will be coming soon, and JEJ wishes him to be welcomed and treated well, and also his mother; is still on his journey to Lake Michigan, and is not sure when he will be back by West Point; hopes he [JPJ] is enjoying his furlough, and wishes for him to stop and see Col. Preston, Mr. Hopkins, and Mrs. Merrick. 3 pp. ALS.","Gives his upcoming itinerary; news of his [JPJ] clothes being sent by the tailor, [Samuel] Frost. 1 p. ALS.","1 p. ANS.","Has heard about an epidemic at West Point and is anxious about his [JPJ] health; mention of a cadet Mason, near death and hopes that it is not his friend [Thompson Mason], has been in Buffalo about 15 days and may remain another month; is interested about news from Va. relatives. 1 p. ALS.","Consoles him [JPJ] about the lack of correspondence from his relatives; gives excuse of being ill for his lack of correspondence; tells of his great love for him and mentions also his love of a sweetheart; Cousin Tom's wedding has been postponed until the Fall; Lizzie is in Columbia and spends her free time at Cousin Margaret's home; gossip of a possible duel between Mr. [Henry A.] Wise and Mr. [Edward] Stanley [sic] Stanly; talk of Affghan [sic] war and the end of the Florida war [Seminole War]. 3 pp. ALS.","Mention of his [JPJ] court martial; praise of Gen[era]l Worth; some old family news. 2 pp. ALS.","Explains the lack of correspondence during the winter; discussion on his [JPJ] future, involving going into industry or remaining in the Army, giving pros and cons of each; had a pleasant trip to New Orleans, [La.]; comment about women being \"pleasant and attractive creatures, beyond denial,\" but only \"when one has nothing else to think of, or to excite him.\" 3 pp. ALS.","Will not be able to come to graduation due to detainment \"by authority\"; gives advice on selection fo a regiment or a corp; is on his way to the Northeast Boundary after Houlton, Maine. 2 pp. ALS.","Concerning JEJ's recent marriage; sword is in safe keeping; and questions JEJ on future travel plans. 4 pp ALS.","Mentions many mutual friends in England, and Mrs. McLane's family. 4 pp. ALS. including a TCy of ALS. 1 p.","Asks him [JPJ] to obtain leave to come for a visit as he cannot leave; explains note to Lieut. Knowlton. 2 pp. ALS. Including ANS from J[oseph] E. Johnston, New York, [N.Y.], to [?] Knowlton, [West Point, N.Y.?], 15 November [18]45, asking a favor of lending JPJ some money so he may be able to visit him [JEJ]. 1 p.","Mentions friends, [?] May and Pike Graham, with army in Mexico and speaks of companies raised in Washington Co., Va., and vicinity. 3 pp. ALS.","Orders Lieut. J[ohn] P[reston] Johnston to detatched service and Lieut. R[ichard] H. L. Johnston to duty under him. 1 p. DS.","Letter of introduction for his son John Wickham Leigh. 1 p. ALS.","Mention of the President's [Millard Fillmore] message and the report of the General-in-Chief [of the Army?], and how it will affect the Top[ographica]l Corps; yearns for a promotion, and asks him to put in a good word for him; mentions he has 8 or 10 scars from battles with Indians; also suggests General [Winfield] Scott or General Dawson of Georgia for recommendations; asks for \"little Lissie's\" [Eliza (Johnston) Hughes] new husband's name. 2 pp. Pst. (From an original belonging to W[illia]m Armour, New York City, N.Y.)","7 pp. D.","Opinion confirming Joseph E. Johnston's rank as Brevet Colonel. 10 pp. DS.","Congratulations on Johnston's appointment as Quartermaster General of the Army. 1 p. ALS.","Concerns the Secession Convention held in Richmond. 3 pp. ALS.","1 item. See Oversize File.","Notifies Gorgas of a telegraphed dispatch regarding captured muskets. 1 p. ALS.","Reports that Col. [Nathan George] Evans engaged. most of the day yesterday in battle with the enemy, utilizing twelve regts. and five batteries, near the Potomac River; heavy casualties and 200 prisoners taken, as well as six field pieces. 1 p. ALS.","1 p. DS. See Oversize File.","List of killed, wounded, and missing in the battle of Ball's Bluff, [Va.], fought 21 Oct. 1861. 11 p. D.","1 p. DS. See Oversize File.","One letter written by General Joseph Eggleston Johnston of the Confederate Army to fellow General P. G. T. Beauregard, replying to the latter's proposed troop movement. The letter is dated January 14, 1862, and is sent from the Northern Virginia headquarters of the Confederate Army. A transcript of the letter and biographical information on General Johnston in also included.","1 p. ALS. Urges keeping the York River open to gunboats [two days prior to the Battle of Williamsburg]; Hill not to command his rear guard and to continue the fire after midnight; adds postscript \"I would like to have the vessels sunk.\"","Map. 1 item.","Agrees to send Capt. Mason and Lt. Col. Harvey to him as soon as possible; is pleased that he is \"again able to take the field.\" 1 p. ALS.","1 p. DS.","Acknowledges receipt of Dick's letter to Col. W. Hoffman, Comissary General of Prisoners, Washington, [D.C.], 5 March 1863, regarding sending of 150 citizen prisoners for exchange. [with extensive endorsements]. 4 pp. Cy of DS.","Lists 14 men and 11 women. 1 p. Cy of DC. Including Cy of D from F. A. Dick, Lt. Col. Prov[ost] Mar[shall] Gen[eral], 12 May 1863, listing 14 family members to be passed through the lines with their husbands and fathers. 1 p.","Sends message urging JEJ to report about the fall of Vicksburg at the Court of Enquiry at Montgomery, [Ala.]. 1 p. ALS.","1 p. PD.","1 p. PD.","Discussion of the transfer of Major Barton from Gen[era]l Pol's command to his, and the misuse of Army funds; strategic discussion of upcoming battle in March, the deterioration of their horses, and [U.S.] Grant taking advantage of Longstreet's poor artillery and driving him back into Va.; reminds him to secure all his papers at home as \"they will be very important to me after the war\"; description of transfer of family silver through Nicati [sic] [Nicketti Floyd Johnston?]. 2 pp. ALS.","Regrets losing him because of government orders; had high expectations for his help and from his expedition. 1 p. ALS.","\"Report of Gen[era]l Hood.\" 1 p. Incomplete.","Gen[era]l Cobb is to address the people tonight; gives opinion of how to regroup and states that \"you [JEJ] alone can bring back the old soldiers to their colors or engage other to join\"; describes feeling of bitterness for Mr. [Jefferson] Davis, and that his supporters say \"he had proved himself utterly incapable of conducting the war\"; talk of Lee's popularity waning also if he \"doesn't at once, show independence and pursue a course at least masked by being widely different from Mr. D[avis'], as well as people thinking that he [Lee] did not prevent him [JEJ] from being removed, not to mention not restoring him [JEJ] back.\" 3 pp. ALS.","Concerning statistics of men and supplies; and prefers to have a commader other than Gen. Bragg for he \"has made me a scapegoat.\" 2 pp. ALS.","1 p. DS. See Oversize File.","1 p. DS.","Table of the Return of the Effective Strength of the Army of Tennessee, listing numbers in Lee's Corps, Total Infantry, and Kanapanx's Battery. 1 p. DS.","Discusses President Lincoln's assassination in relation to the South's strength in the Civil War. 3 pp. ALS.","1 p. AMsS.","1 p. AMsS.","Is writing a narrative of the war, but has lost many of his papers, asks Cummings' opinions, especially on the subjects of campaigns in Tennessee in 1863 and Georgia in 1864. 3 pp. ALS.","1 p. PD.","Concerning the campaign in Georgia in 1864. Cy of LS. 23 pp. Including a Cy of Ms. written by J. C. Thompson, ca. 1861, and later published during the [Civil] War, entitled \"Gen. Johnston and Gen. Hood.\" 5 pp.","Instructions to send a trunk from Edward's adopted daughter to Peter at the first opportunity; contents are papers, possibly articles written for the newspaper he [Peter] published. 2 pp. ALS.","Concerning the \"inaccuracy of your recollection of my course\" and an account of his recollections of the event [mentioned in an earlier letter]. 3 pp. ALS.","1 p. PD.","Sympathy note about the death of his son, Willie. 2 pp. ALS.","Asks for a letter of recommendation and introduction so he may join the Corps of Cavalry in Egypt; advises him to remain quiet about any disharmony between Mr. Davis and himself because of upsetting the \"thousands who are friendly to both\"; urges him to prepare for publication his reports to \"justify...motives and...actions\" by him [JEJ]. 4 pp. ALS.","Concerning the condition of the 33rd Regiment, Va. Volunteers, immediately after the close of the first battle of Manassas, 21 July 1861. 6 pp ALS.","Concerns an article on \"the flag question\" by Beauregard to be submitted to the April 1872 Baltimore Southern Magazine; also the state of the government in Louisiana -- \"quasi-revolution.\" 3 pp. ALS.","Concerns over brother Peter; question about the Confederate States' archives; had a pleasant visit from Mr. and Mrs. Holmes and their young son. 4 pp. ALS.","Sends the final draft of his statement; report only alludes to \"saving Lee's Army\"; struck out of his attacks on [Jefferson] Davis who \"poor Floyd\" called \"Mr. Jefferson Davidson.\" 4 pp. ALS.","sends check to furnish brother Peter's new room, sends holiday greetings. 1 p. ALS.","Concerning a $500 contribution to the church; the winter weather; \"another tour to raise means for completing our Church here\"; and love to Mr. and Mrs. Johnston and regards to friends in Atlanta. 3 pp. ALS.","Concerns flag of the \"Johnston Light Infantry\" to be presented by Mrs. Johnston. 2 pp. ALS.","Her letter was his first news of her grandmother, his sister's [Louisa Smith Bowen] illness; expressions of family love; has had acute rheumatism since January. 3 pp. ALS.","Talk of funding the repairs needed for the family burial grounds; \"Lily\" will be traveling to the Springs soon for her annual stay, as prescribed by her physician. 2 pp. ALS.","Wife \"Lily\" suffering from Neauralgia; grief over death of brother [Beverly]; also settlement of Beverly's estate; financial matters concerned with brother Peter. 1 p. ALS.","Instructions to buy Beverly's silver tableware at the auction of his personal effects on the 10th if no other close relative wants it; anxious over brother Peter being alone - would like to hire someone to stay with him. 1 p. ALS.","Discussion of sale of family proprety, the storing of books, and the distributing of clothes to the poor; in agreement about brother Peter living in a hotel and will send money accordingly. 4 pp. ALS.","Since the Army of fifteen years past has changed considerably, he doesn't really recommend that Ben [Goerge Ben Johnston] become commissioned; feels that the Army has lowered its standards, and that there is some prejuice agaisnt Southerners; suggests law studies instead. 3 pp. ALS.","Concerning events at first [Battle of] Manassas during Civil War. 3 pp. ALS.","Receipt for dues paid for June. 1 p. DS.","Concerning the campaign from Dalton to Atlanta and the recollection of events. 3 pp. ALS.","Relates recollections of JEJ's Cavalry leaving nothing behind to fall into enemy hands during his movement from Dalton to Atlanta. 3 pp. LS.","Concerning the loss of arms of Polk's Corps after it united with the Army of Tennessee in 1864. 2 pp. LS.","Discusses losses of men under his command in the campaign from Dalton to Atlanta. 2 pp. ALS.","Concerning Pettus' participation in the Dalton and Atlanta campaigns in Stephenson's Division of Hood's Corp. 2 pp. ALS.","Reminisces about his command in the CSA, and his memories of the Army of Tenessee. 3 pp. ALS.","Concerning the loss of arms in the Georgia campaign, recollections of events and compliments about the campaign. 4 pp. ALS.","Concerning the loss of muskets, positions, panics...in the retreat from Dalton to Atlanta in 1864 and his recollection of events. 8 pp. ALS.","Concerning Hood's article published in the New Orleans papers and the statement of the loss of small arms; greatest loss was in 27 June 1864 when Gen. McPherson's army made an assault on the position at Kenesaw Mountain. 3 pp. ALS.","Concerning the statement by Col. Oladowski [?] as to the \"Georgia campaign\" in 1864 and Lowrey's recollections. 2 pp. ALS.","Concerning controversy between Gen. Hood and Johnston and Govan's recollections of events of Johnston's campaign from Dalton to Atlanta. 4 pp. ALS.","Concerning loss of arms in Georgia in [18]64 campaign and the reporting of surrounding events. 7 pp. ALS.","Discusses communication with General A. H. Colquitt. 2 pp. ALS.","Encloses a history for Johnston's use \"without any restrictions.\" 1 p. ALS. Including an AMsS by Ja[me]s M. Kennard, n.d., n.p. relating to a supposed message from Jefferson Davis to the Confederate Congress on Joseph E. Johnston's reinstatement. 25 pp.","Mr. Fields to re-enclose grave yard; lodging and financial arrangements for brother Peter. 2 pp. ALS.","Encloses his reply to Gen. George W. Mindil's pamphlet \"The Battle of Fair Oaks,\" as copied for the Court of Paris. 1 p. Cy of LS. Including Cy of Ms by Joseph E. Johnston. 20 pp.","Concerning Col. Marshall's address as not being an attack against JEJ, but rather a criticism of some statements of JEJ's in regard to the army around Richmond [during the war]. Comments on Marshall's address and includes points of controversy with his recollections with statistical information; corrects JEJ on points regarding himself and statements made about him and his command in JEJ's book; apologizes for mentioning these matters and does not do so to complain; mentions the courtesy and kindness which JEJ always treated him. \"You know that when any one undertakes to write a historical account of events, there is a right in the part of those who disagree with the writer, to criticize and analyze his statements.\" 6 pp. ALS.","Concerning the Georgia Brigade Lawton took to Virginia in June 1862 and the details surrounding the situation. 3 pp. ALS.","Has enclosed an extract from a letter of Gen. Joseph E. Johnston \"in the hope that it may be of some service to you and history.\" 1 p. ALS. Inclusing a Cy of LS from Jos[eph] E. Johnston, Savannah, [Ga.], to Colonel [John P. Nicholson], n.p., 14 April 1875, defending what he had written about a battle fought at Fair Oaks. 1 p.","Explanation of a delay in payment of a $1000 note. 2 pp. ALS.","Detailed comments on the Count of Paris' letters concerning the Battle of Seven Pines, defending what himself, Longstreet, [D. H.] Hill, and Smith had reported; also extensive defense of himself and descriptions of his and others' actions at the Battle of Fair Oaks; asks if he received an autograph note of Gen[era]l [Robert E.] Lee. 3 pp. ALS.","Invitation to attend and act as Chief Marshall at the unveiling of the Foley Statue of [\"Stonewall\"] Jackson on the 26th of October. 1 p. ALS.","Concerning the recent publication by the press of \"our late correspondence\"; the desire for you to accept the position of Marshall in chief on the 16th, and Mr. Valentine is interested in executing a bust of you. 1 p. ALS.","Economic discussion of the Hawaiian Treaty which will remove the rice tariff, and how it will affect the rice farmers in South Carolina, Georgia, and Louisiana; concern over land losing its value and people being forced out of work; alludes to North/South disputes over the problem, stating that the planter will be \"unable to stand up under the burden imposed upon him for the benefit of Northern manufacturers\"; asks him to vote against the treaty and to relay the same messages to Col. [Robert W.] Withers. 1 p. ALS.","Discusses Southern political systems, the Democratic nomination convention in St. Louis, and Northern attitudes toward the South. 4 pp. ALS. Including typescript. 3 pp.","Thanks him for the \"handsome testimonial\" and tribute sent to him from such a \"noble chieftain.\" 2 pp. ALS.","Has learned through Judge [Robert W.] Hughes that he [JWJ] will support President Hayes' administration; expresses wish for him to withold support until he knows more fully the President's \"Southern policy\"; discussion of JWJ's son applying to West Point or just joining the Army. 2 pp. ALS.","Cancellation of plans due to wife's illness; discussion of his friend Haine [?], who was dissapointed because the P.O. Dept. appointment was not filled; he is now trying for the office of Marshall, which will be vacant on the expiration of the term of the incumbent, according to [Judge Robert W.] Hughes; hopes he [JWJ] will lend his support to Haine [?]. 3 pp. ALS.","Expression of friendship; gives correction of Pickett's strength of 4500 instead of 5500 as previously reported. 2 pp. ALS.","Ben has decided to settle in Richmond; [Robert W.] Hughes does not think that it is a wise move since it was flooded with medical men after the war and recommends Norfolk instead; also the comment that there is a strong Catholic influence [in Norfolk] which would also help Ben professionally. 4 pp. ALS.","Has sent application for Joe's [Johnston] benefit; feels that [Robert W.] Hughes has excellent sense and judgement [referring to his opinions of where Ben should set up a medical practice]. 1 p. ALS.","More discussions of Ben setting up medical practice in Richmond. 2 pp. ALS.","Requests that he be sent the Texas-Pacific R.R. Bill so that he may read it, as it is so unlike the Bill passed at the St. Louis Convention of 1975, he feels it will aid the South, and not the North; his friend, John C. Brown, is V[ice] Pres[iden]t of the Institution [governing the railroad?]. 1 p. ALS.","Discusses economy of the South and resulting problems; anti-military sentiments of the South; and character of Tilden and Hayes. 4 pp. ALS. including typescript. 3 pp.","Discussing the Greenbacker philosophy, the Electoral Commission, and the election; his views of the insurance profession; and his impressions of Tilden. 4 pp. ALS. Including typescript. 2 pp.","Again requests a copy of the Texas-Pacific R.R. Bill for his friend Robert Gourdin; would have asked Bev[erly] Tucker to send it, but he is in New Orleans, [La.], directing a convention; discussion of the reduction of the tobacco tax on Southern farmers. 1 p. ALS.","Gives glowing recommendation of Col. [Robert E.] Withers for a Democratic middle class office in the Senate; is glad to hear of his improved health; Gov. Randolph sent a copy of the new Army Bill; asks that he [JWJ] and Col. Withers read his comments on it. 1 p. ALS.","Writes on behalf of their kinsman James Southall who would like to be appointed to the new Geology professorship at the \"Va. University.\" 1p. ALS.","Will be happy to give Mr. McCloskey a recommendation on his application for an office; is pleased he sent out a circular; Lily still suffering from rheumatism. 3 pp. ALS.","Comments on a note on the F. J. Porter case and [Theodore Fitz] Randolph's speech; Lee and Jackson's operations against Pope [at 2nd Bull Run]; and the next Presidential election. 4 pp. Including typescript. 2 pp.","Comments on apparent Southern antipathy to politics; the approaching election, and the Democratic Party; will not be a candidate. 4 pp. ALS. Including typescript. 2 pp.","Is recovering from a bad sprain; believes a Democrat will win the Presidency, but a thorough civil service reform is not likely. 2 pp. ALS. including typerscript. 1 p.","Compares public morals and their effects on elections with those of 30 years ago, and discusses Hayes' use of the veto; and the ideal beauty of Pattsfield. 2 pp. ALS. Including typescript. 1 p.","Discussion of quarrels amongst members of the Westmoreland Club and Capt. John S. Wise, and the rule of secrecy and voting; will be attending his [GBK] wedding. 2 pp. ALS.","Has written to Dr. Curry who is a member of the Board of Visitors [of the Medical College of Virginia?] about a professorship; also mention of Ben's bride. 1 p. ALS.","Send picture of his mother, who was a good friend of her [Mrs. Johnston] mother [Catherine May (Milligan) McLane] 2 pp. ALS.","Invitation to attend the reuinion of the First Kentucky Brigade of Infantry \"in the late war.\" 1 p. LS.","Criticism of Lincoln and Garfield; his views of the effect of a Southern victory, and comparisons of resources of North and South in 1861. 1 pp. ALS. Including typescript. 2 pp.","Praises Frank Blair [Frances Preston Blair, Jr.]; finds the only well-founded sectional prejudice is that of favoring Virginia hams; slavery caused no inferiority of the people; continues a discussion of how the South could have won -- including more arms, a different Confederate President, and a strong move against Grant in late 1862; expresses opinion that Hardee or Stewart would have prevented Sherman's \"March to the Sea.\" 4 pp. ALS. Including typescript. 2 pp.","Concerning the approaching dedication of the Washington monument and Rice's desire to have Johnston write a letter \"which would embody your estimate of Washington in his military capacity\" and would be bound in a sheaf for the celebration. 4 pp. ALS.","Gives background of a certain picture of General [Robert E.] Lee [and JEJ taken in Savannah after the Civil War], and the photographer's name, D.J. Ryan; sees her father often and describes his [John W. Johnston] new interest in military equipment and habits of ancient and medieval people; her cousin Sue Talliaferro has been staying with them. 2 pp. ALS.","Sends desired picture and apologies for it being faded [referring to a picture of Johnston and Lee taken together in Savannah,Ga. after the war]; is going to New York, [N.Y.], to the funeral \"of a valued old friend.\" 1 p. ALS.","Copy of official report submitted by Major General James Longstreet, 10 June 1862, on the Battle of Seven Pines.1 pp. Cy of DS.","News of events since JEJ's departure from St. Louis. 1 p. ALS.","Has sent photograph of his \"lovely darling\" [wife, Lydia (McLane) Johnston], and grieves over her death. 1 p. ALS.","Discusses his proposed trip to St. Louis, and points west to inspect \"roads\"; hopes [Don Carlos] Buell will be named superintendant of the Coast Survey; discusses condition of [Henry Jackson] Hunt. 4 pp. Including typescript. 1 pp.","Complains of extremely hot weather; explains that he has no foreign correspondents from which he could acquire psotage stamps [in reference to WFL's stamp collection]. 2 pp. ALS.","Concerns republication of articles on the war which appeared in the North American Review. 1 p. ALS.","Tells of his office being in his home and that his hours are 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; invites him to use his home if he [GBJ] attends the medical convention in Washington, [D.C.]. 2 pp. ALS.","Requests that she show to Eliza [(Johnston) Hughes] the letters she has of Judge (Thomas T.) Bouldin announcing Charles' [Clement Johnston] death, and his [JEJ] fathers' [Peter Johnston] death. 2 pp. ALS.","Acknowledges receipt of a St. Louis paper. 1 p. ALS.","Was impressed by his conduct at Yorktown and 7 Pines; applied for his appointment to a vacancy in 1864; the recommendation may have been held up in the office of Gen. [Braxton] Bragg. 2 pp. ALS. Including p.s., from J. E. Johnston, to Gen. D. H. Hill, explaining that his questions pertained to what sort of paper he should write -- not because of \"the fear of entangling myself.\" 1 p.","Acknowledges receipt of a St. Louis paper. 1 p. ALS.","Can't hope to see Johnston until the weather warms; discusses financial difficulties related to civil and political rights. 2 pp. ALS.","Reminisces about family ties with his [SSL] grandparents [Anna Marie (Mason) Lee and Sydney Smith Lee]; is very proud of him and always happy to hear from him. 1 p. ALS.","Wishes Gantt would move to Washington and leave his \"unfashionable\" location; discusses reasons for [Benjamin Stoddard] Ewell being refused a professorship at William and Mary after using at least $15,000 of his own money to save it; his tour of inspection will be delayed until Congress appropriates the money. 2 pp. ALS. Including typescript. 1 p.","Comments on fashions in St. Louis; opinions of slavery; and a defense of [Richard S.] Ewell against attacks by [P.G.T.] Beauregard. 4 pp. ALS. Including typescript. 2 pp.","Details Confederate blunders in the areas of buying up cotton to sell for arms, and not moving against McClellan in force in 1862, or putting Lee in command on May 31, [1862?]; also Bragg not capturing Union troops in West Tennessee; troops in Arkansas not being transferred to Mississippi, and Hood being put opposite Sherman instead of Hardee or Stewart. 4 pp. ALS. Including typescript. 2 pp.","Gives account of his recent trip through the Rocky Mountains and on to the Pacific Ocean, and of all the land's beauty. 3 pp. ALS.","Had no idea of the disaster to the Democratic party; describes a situation in Williamsburg as being the consequence of a large number of Negroes brought there by the military occupation; Gettysburg will not be as bad as the effect of Negro supremacy; Henry A. Wise turned Democrat to run for Governor; doesn't understand why Gantt's St. Louis house won't sell; as a child, heard much discussion of the authorship of the \"Junius\" letters, and feels Lord Lyttelton is a good possibility; death of a niece. 3 pp. ALS. including typescript. 2 pp.","Sends news of death of General [Henry] Hunt -- an old friend. 2 pp. ALS. Including typescript. 1 p.","Is concerned about her father's [John W. Johnston] relapses, but cannot come to visit yet due to preparing his office for its next occupant; tells of preparation of the court of the great \"pension building\" for the inauguration ballroom. 2 pp. ALS.","Discusses use of contributed funds to buy a house for Mrs. [Henry] Hunt and her other funds; and strategies for Congressional aid for her. 4 pp. ALS. Including typescript. 2 pp.","Requests Johnston's presence at an Inter-State Drill to be held in Nashville. 1 p. TLS.","Concerning Johnston's election to the honorary vice presidency of the District of Columbia Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. 1 p. LS.","Conveys suggestion of a dinner for the Comte de Paris; suggests dinner be in private, including only Mr. [Robert M.] McLane and a nephew to entertain the Comte's son. 2 pp. ALS.","Asks for his expression of approval toward the plans of Grand Reunion of the \"Blue and Gray\" to be held at Chicago, [Ill.], during the Exposition in 1893; gives ideas about a parade, and a pavillion being erected to exhibit relics of the [Civil] War from both sides. 2 pp. ALS.","Is sorry to hear he has been ill, and hopes that he is recovering \"for there are few men whom the old Confederates need as much as...yourself.\" 1 p. LS.","Expressions of hope for a speedy recovery. 2 pp. ALS.","Regrets that he will not be able to attend the funeral service of [McLane s brother-in-law] JEJ; expressions of sorry and sympathy. 2 pp. ALS.","3 pp. Cy of DS.","Concerning \"the prejudices of a single non-combatant\" in opposition to \"the preference of so many thousand fighting men.\" 1 p. ALS.","1 p. ACS.","Accepts invitation to call; invites Mrs. McLane to join Mr. and Mrs. Milman and her breakfast. 2 pp. ANS.","5 pp. TMs.","44 p. DF of D.","Incomplete. 10 pp. Ms.","40 pp. Ams.","1 p. Ph.","Printed by D. Appleton \u0026 Co. 1 item.","Reports on the great improvements in the school; is pleased her aunt has a good gardener and describes their gardens at school; did not practice her music enough at home so Mr. Bozzaotra criticizes her time; lists the gloves, corsets, shoes, and handkerchiefs she needs, and asks for Corinne in French. 2 pp. TCy.","Comments on various aunts and uncles, including \"Uncle Joe\" [Joseph E. Johnston]; unhappy that she will not see Preston for 2 years; mentions that the school has 25 or 26 students - mainly ones who were at \"Liberty.\" 1 p. TCy.","Comments on the lack of letters from Preston and on activities of Uncle Peter [Johnston] and Aunt Jane. Enclosed is a lengthy postscript from Ed[ward] W[illia]m Johnston teasing him on his new position and describing the fate of the school at Liberty and his at Botetourt Springs; mentions pleasant neighborhoods. 2 pp TCy.","Chastises him for not writing. 1 p. TCy.","Imagines that Preston's letters to her have gone to the Springs, where she plans to go to attend at least one more session of Uncle E[dward William Johnston]'s school; would be there now except neither Uncle Ben nor Uncle John can take her; inquires about Uncle Jo[seph E. Johnston]. 1 p. TCy.","Wanted to join Uncle Jo[seph E. Johnston] at the Springs but it meant Aunt Sally would be alone too long; lengthy news of various aunts and uncles and the possibility that some of them may move to Texas. 2 pp. TCy.","Asks his preference on being called \"brother\" or \"Preston,\" for Aunt Sally says \"Pres\" is disrespectful; lengthy news of various uncles and aunts and her fear that she will miss seeing Uncle Jo[seph E. Johnston] at the Springs; describes Cherie's [Mrs. Edward W. Johnston] drinking problem. 2 pp. TCy.","Asks for more frequent letters; only time for writing letters is one hour at night; has no news of relatives. 2 pp. TCy. Including TCy of N from Ed[ward] W[illia]m Johnston, [Botetourt Springs, Va.], to [John] Pres[ton Johnston, U.S. Military Academy, West Point, N.Y.], Feb[ruar]y 22, 1840, sending news of Jo[seph E. Johnston] who is at Cape Florida but will probably go to Washington late in the month, and from there be sent to the Northern frontier. 2 pp. TCy;","Sends Eliza M. Johnston's school report for February 1840. 1 p. TCy.","Sends news of various relatives including report that Uncle Jo[seph E. Johnston] is expected to return to Washington this monh. 2 pp. TCy.","Mentions Uncle Jo[seph E. Johnston]'s plan to return to Florida, and the poor condition of Uncle Edward [W. Johnston's] school, including the deaths of 3 former students. 1 p. TCy.","Describes a recent picnic given by Mrs. General Watts with mint julip lacking in water; mentions various aunts and uncles; and inquires about a missing portrait of Uncle Benjamin. 2 pp. TCy.","Sends her report for June with an explanation of a few bad marks; describes Mr. Goodsicki of Richmond, the new dancing master; inquires about Uncle John [B. Floyd]. 2 pp. TCy.","Writes before leaving for Richmond where she looks forward to spending the winter; inquires about \"Cousin Eliza\" Carrington and \"the General\"; knows Uncle Edward [W. Johnston] is hurt that she is going to Mr. Perieo's school instead of returning to his. 2 pp. TCy.","Informs of her recent confirmation by Bishop [William] Meade; reports Aunt Jane's move to Tuscaloosa and Cousin Maria's death. 1 p. TCy.","Writes of many friends and relatives who are ill or dead. 1 p. TCy.","Must work hard the rest of the session for she found herself behind upon her return; needs corsets, handkerchiefs and a white dress. 1 p. TCy.","Regrets her Aunt's uneasiness but feels it is groundless and that \"Uncle\" will return home soon; has little time because of the concert and review lessons; needs shoes for she has \"nearly danced out\" those she has. 1 p. TCy.","88 pp. MsV.","42 pp. MsV.","Edited by Richard M. McMurry. 46 pp. Typescript.","Edited by Richard M. McMurry. 59 pp. Typescript.","Edited by Richard M. McMurry. 54 pp. Typescript.","19 pp. PM.","Most entries are headed Meridian, [Miss.], or Dalton, [Ga.]. 183 pp. MsV. Including: a memo, Jan[uar]y 30, 1862 of Thomas Jordan, A[ssistant] Adj[utant] Gen[era]l Head Quarters, 18th Comp[an]y, [?], on $694.50 spent in keeping open communications with Washington, D.C. 2 pp.; newspaper clipping, n.d., about a seech of [CSA] Senator Semmes attacking Johnston. 1 p.","52 pp. MsV. including Cys of Ls relating to the Kansas expedition. November 1, 1858 - June 22, 1859. 15 pp. Also including miscellaneous financial notes. 7 pp. MsV. 1. Not filmed.","MsV. 2. Not filmed.","68 p. MsV. Including a Cy of LS from L[eonidas] Polk, Demapolis, [Alabama?], to Gen[era]l J. E. Johnston, n.p., May 4, 1864. 1 p. Also including \"Directions given by Gen[era]l Johnston for the evacuation of the line at Yorktown,\" n.d. 2 pp. Also including a memorandum of agreement, April 18, 1865, between General Johnston and Sherman for the surrender of the Confederate troops, with associated letters and notes by B. S. Ewell. 10 pp. [Portions of this volume were copied for the Official Records of the War of the Rebellion.] MsV 3.","237 pp. MsV. Including index to the first 52 pp. Also including a Telegram Book for 1 February 1862-3 March 1862. 9 pp. MsV. 4. Filmed.","21 pp. MsV. Including NCls, 1863-1864, collected by B.S. Ewell about J.E. Johnston. 44 pp. Also including loose NCls, mainly 1891, on Johnston's death and funeral. 12 pp. The General Orders were copied for the \"Official Records of the War of the Rebellion.\" MsV. 5. Filmed.","270 pp. MsV. This volume was copied for the \"Official Records of the War of the Rebellion.\" MsV. 6. Filmed.","6 pp. MsV. Filmed.","Including his dispatches during the siege of Jackson, Mississippi. 64 pp. MsV. Filmed.","Most dispatches are from Morton on Meridian, Mississippi. Parts of this volume were copied for the \"Official Records of the War of the Rebellion.\" 72 pp. MsV. Filmed.","Most letters are from Meridian, Mississippi, or Dalton, Georgia, and some are lengthy reports of Johnston's command. 103 pp. MsV. Filmed.","131 pp. MsV. Including a report of Benjamin S. Ewell's visit to Richmond, 8-20 APril 1864. 16 pp. Also including B.S. Ewell's comparison of the campaigns in Virginia and Georgia in the spring and summer of 1864. 10 pp. Also including tabulations of strengths and losses, 7 December 1863-9 July 1864. 3 pp. Also including a narrative by B.S. Ewell, 5 August 1864, on Johnston's removal from command. 2 pp. Copied for the \"Official Records of the War of the Rebellion.\" Filmed.","54 pp. MsV. Including Cys of Ls, 29 April 1862-28 June 1863, from J.E. Johnston, to Lydian McLane Johnston. 10 pp. Also including telegrams, 4 May 1864-20 May 1864. 4 pp. Also including a report, 15 February 1865, of General Hood while commanding the Army of Tennessee, 18 July 1864-23 January 1865. 17 pp. Also including statistics on the Manassas Army, 31 December 1861. 1 pp. Also including Df. of Ls by Benjamin S. Ewell, n.d. 2 pp. Portions of this volume were copied for the \"Official Records of the Army of the Rebellion.\" Filmed.","121 pp. MsV. Filmed.","6 pp. MsV. Including Joseph E. Johnston's notes on General W.T. Sherman's Memoirs. 3 pp. Also including note of General T.G. Rhett's address. 1 p. Filmed.","48 pp. MsV. Including Returns of Troops, 17 March 1865-24 April 1865. 5 pp. Also including a memo on wounded Confederate and Federal troops. 1 p. Also including NCls regarding Johnston, 1864, 37 pp., and loose clippings, 2 pp. Portions of this volume were copied for the \"Official Records of the War of the Rebellion.\" Filmed.","188 pp. MsV. Filmed.","204 pp. MsV. Filmed.","204 pp. MsV. Filmed.","Principle accounts are with Major A.D. Banks and D. Appleton \u0026 Co. MsV. 125 pp. Not filmed.","150 pp. MsV. Including copies of correspondence regarding his insurance business in Richmond, Va., 20 February 1875-5 June 1878. 113 pp. Also including correspondence with the Home Insurance COmpany, headed Washington, D.C., 19 January 1883-19 February 1883. 4 pp. Not filmed.","Gives accounts for travel in North Carolina and Virginia, as well as population counts of cities in those states; also account of Joseph E. Johnston with Pan Electric Association. 11 pp. MsV. Not filmed.","A one page letter sent from General Joseph E. Johnston to Brigadier General John H. Kelly regarding the transport and exchange of unfit cavalry horses. The letter is accompanied by two different transcriptions, one of which is labeled as having been done by Jeff Toalson on August 14, 2020.","Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.","Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.","Special Collections Research Center","Johnston, Joseph Eggleston, 1807-1891","Beauregard, Pierre Gustave Toutant, 1818-1893","Bragg, Braxton, 1817-1876","Early, Jubal Anderson, 1816-1894","Ewell, Benjamin Stoddert, 1810-1894","Gantt, Thomas T. 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Mackall; letters received by Louis McLane (including letters from Andrew Jackson and Lafayette) and typescripts of letters by Eliza Johnston Hughes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e Subjects concern Braxton Bragg, Benjamin Stoddert Ewell, William Joseph Hardee, George Ben Johnston, and the American Civil War (including the Atlanta Campaign of 1864). Correspondents include P. G. T. Beauregard, Jubal Early, Thomas Tasker Gantt, Josiah Gorgas, Wade Hampton, D.H. Hill, Robert E. Lee, James Longstreet and W.T. Sherman (General Order #18 of Johnston surrendering and giving terms to Sherman); as well as members of Johnston's family, Beverly R. Johnston, John Preston Johnston and John Warfield Johnston.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e A list of books in the Rare Book Collection which were owned by Joseph E. Johnston is in Box 1. Accession 2001.35 addition filed in Box 1.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e The Civil War dispatch and telegram books are available on microfilm for use in Swem Library or the microfilm may be requested via inter-library loan. The Joseph E. Johnston Papers, 1825-1891, in Swem Library's microforms area is on 6 reels, call number E467.1 .J74 A2.\u003c/p\u003e  ","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses his mother's recent death. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses a recent change [marriage to Ann Bernard] in his father's life which will make it less solitary; must decide by June whether to remain in the Army and choose the Infantry or the Artillery. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the death of McLane's father, the office made vacant by his death, and the introduction of Mr. F. B. Ogden by this letter. 2 pp. LS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the forces gathering for the coming Revolution [of 1830]. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a strong interest and desire for prosperity for the United States. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns procedure for the presentation of copies of publications of the Commissioners of Public Records to the United States. 3 pp. ADF and L.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs not in love, though from time to time feels tenderness towards and interest in the appearance and conversation of a particular woman. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs anxious to see \"those who remain\" [after the deaths of his father and brother]; saw John Preston \"at the university\"; comments on the matrimonial propensity of young people; is susceptible to the charms of so many women that they neutralize each other. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses plans for Louisa's son John [W. Johnston], and the need for John to travel on his own; mentions various relatives he has seen and Jane's plans; missed seeing \"Mama in Richmond.\" 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHad a miserable march through the country and is in quite a bad humor; describes foiled plans to go to Richmond; the weather has been as cold as a Virginia winter; gossip of Harrison [?] traveling to Augusta, [Ga.], to see a lady. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs going back to Old Point Comfort, [Va.]; describes the \"delicious moonlight nights\" and the \"very pretty Indian girls.\" 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscussion of money matters; hopes to make a trip to Florida in the winter; talk of a horserace in which he lost $750.00; needs a horse for fox-hunting; cannot visit due to his [BRJ] \"bachelor\" state. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs on his way to assist Gen[era]l Scott in the war against the Seminoles; describes his journey south; waiting for a steamboat to take them down the St. John's River, [Fla.]; describes the Army and gives the number of Indians to be estimated at about 3500, although he thinks that figure is exaggerated; soldiers complaining of having to boil and eat pork; heard from John that all of their Negroes had been sold and that all of the \"affairs\" were still unsettled; is saddened that Sam [a slave] was sold. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives his reasons for resigning; is now employed in the Top[ograophi]c Bureau; news of Edward and Webb separating, and Edward composing literary works - probably on the life of Patrick Henry; has heard of his [BRJ] \"matrimonial intentions\" and warns him not to be rash; wishes for him to meet some of the lovely ladies in Washington. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppoints Mr. [John Preson] Johnston to the Military Academy, but cannot appoint Stephen J. Crockett, as regulations allow only one cadet per congressional district. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhilosophical letter giving advice about writing letters, suffering through hard times and looking upon him [JEJ] as a brother, not a uncle. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells of upcoming trips to Elizabeth Town, N.J., to meet General Scott at Head Quarters, then on to Trenton, and then to Washington, [D.C.]. he will not, however, be able to stop to visit him [JPJ] due to troop movements; gives travel instructions and descriptions of a new black trunk for him. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eI sorry, but cannot send any money because he doesn't have any; gives more detailed travel instructions for Pres to follow on his trip from Washington, through Baltimore, and on to Philadelphia and Trenton, including the use of a steamboat. 2 pp, ALS,\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives instructions as to where and how he will receive some money from a friend of his [JEJ] in Washington. 1 p. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs glad he is enjoying school so much, and encourages him \"to make a good use of the faculties nature has given...\"; hopes to visit in the latter part of October; discusses a survey of an area east of the St. Regis which will keep him busy outside until the weather turns cool; the President and the Sec. of War have visited, and \"peace and tranquility are restored\"; tell Lizzie to write. 3 pp. ALS. including typescript, 3 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs happy he has become so \"naturalized\" to school, but cautions him not to rely too heavily on his present knowledge of mathematics; he [JPJ] should feel lucky that his Uncle Bev wrote to him, as he never writes to anyone; will stop by and see him in 10 days, but only for a few hours, as neither have much time; has received accounts of Harvey Michele's \"Texas Scheme\" from cousin John; other family news. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWas disappointed to find that Lizzie was still at Burke's Garden, and not in school -- hopes that will be taken care of soon; news of visit to Edward's farm and his horse \"Tigertail\"; comments on disposition and application of JPJ. 2 pp, ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePermission for J[ohn] P[reston] Johnstone [sic] to move from one barracks room to another. Signed also by R. Delarfield, Supt. of M.A., and by J. Hayfoot. 1 p. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs on his way back to Washington from Florida; has had gratifying accounts of Pres in school, and urges him [BRJ] to write him; speaks lovingly of Pres and gives Mrs. Carrington much of the credit for his [JPJ] upbringing; discussion of Eliza and her education, or lack thereof; wants family new. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSaw Professor Capt. Blis who gave a satisfying account of his progress at school; has just returned from southern Florida where he spent the winter; comments on the state of military affairs in that territory and a bill before Congress to raise additional forces to fight in the Seminole War; gives advice and to read the greats authors and Latin \"in the original\" if there is spare time. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives an explanation of why he could not visit him, and expresses gratification and pride in all of his accomplishments; is located in the country between Lake Huron and Lake Superior, surveying the land for possible fortification; comments on the abundance of trout and whitefish, and how much Uncle Edward would enjoy fishing there. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill not be going to Florida for the winter; Edward is considering selling his land and settling in Abingdon, Lynchburg, or Columbia; they had a \"preserving\" snow storm on the 18th, which signaled the beginning of winter; there is a truce in Florida now, and a group of Seminole chiefs, including Sam Jones, wild Cat, and Tiger Tail are traveling to Washington to make the final arrangements; hopes that Lizzie will be sent to Washington instead of Richmond, and comments that he would like her to know that he has not proposed to anyone, just like the song \"I Don't Propose.\" 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. Ms. Including Xcy of Ms. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJust returned from an extended visit to the Sabine, and is concerned because he has not heard from him in a while. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill be spending the summer in Mackinac, instructions to get any clothing needed from Sam[uel] Frost, a merchant tailor in New York, [N.Y.], and to have them charged to his [JEJ] bill. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA school friend of JPJ's, Thompson Mason, will be coming soon, and JEJ wishes him to be welcomed and treated well, and also his mother; is still on his journey to Lake Michigan, and is not sure when he will be back by West Point; hopes he [JPJ] is enjoying his furlough, and wishes for him to stop and see Col. Preston, Mr. Hopkins, and Mrs. Merrick. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives his upcoming itinerary; news of his [JPJ] clothes being sent by the tailor, [Samuel] Frost. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. ANS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas heard about an epidemic at West Point and is anxious about his [JPJ] health; mention of a cadet Mason, near death and hopes that it is not his friend [Thompson Mason], has been in Buffalo about 15 days and may remain another month; is interested about news from Va. relatives. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConsoles him [JPJ] about the lack of correspondence from his relatives; gives excuse of being ill for his lack of correspondence; tells of his great love for him and mentions also his love of a sweetheart; Cousin Tom's wedding has been postponed until the Fall; Lizzie is in Columbia and spends her free time at Cousin Margaret's home; gossip of a possible duel between Mr. [Henry A.] Wise and Mr. [Edward] Stanley [sic] Stanly; talk of Affghan [sic] war and the end of the Florida war [Seminole War]. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMention of his [JPJ] court martial; praise of Gen[era]l Worth; some old family news. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplains the lack of correspondence during the winter; discussion on his [JPJ] future, involving going into industry or remaining in the Army, giving pros and cons of each; had a pleasant trip to New Orleans, [La.]; comment about women being \"pleasant and attractive creatures, beyond denial,\" but only \"when one has nothing else to think of, or to excite him.\" 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill not be able to come to graduation due to detainment \"by authority\"; gives advice on selection fo a regiment or a corp; is on his way to the Northeast Boundary after Houlton, Maine. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning JEJ's recent marriage; sword is in safe keeping; and questions JEJ on future travel plans. 4 pp ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions many mutual friends in England, and Mrs. McLane's family. 4 pp. ALS. including a TCy of ALS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks him [JPJ] to obtain leave to come for a visit as he cannot leave; explains note to Lieut. Knowlton. 2 pp. ALS. Including ANS from J[oseph] E. Johnston, New York, [N.Y.], to [?] Knowlton, [West Point, N.Y.?], 15 November [18]45, asking a favor of lending JPJ some money so he may be able to visit him [JEJ]. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions friends, [?] May and Pike Graham, with army in Mexico and speaks of companies raised in Washington Co., Va., and vicinity. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrders Lieut. J[ohn] P[reston] Johnston to detatched service and Lieut. R[ichard] H. L. Johnston to duty under him. 1 p. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter of introduction for his son John Wickham Leigh. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMention of the President's [Millard Fillmore] message and the report of the General-in-Chief [of the Army?], and how it will affect the Top[ographica]l Corps; yearns for a promotion, and asks him to put in a good word for him; mentions he has 8 or 10 scars from battles with Indians; also suggests General [Winfield] Scott or General Dawson of Georgia for recommendations; asks for \"little Lissie's\" [Eliza (Johnston) Hughes] new husband's name. 2 pp. Pst. (From an original belonging to W[illia]m Armour, New York City, N.Y.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e7 pp. D.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOpinion confirming Joseph E. Johnston's rank as Brevet Colonel. 10 pp. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCongratulations on Johnston's appointment as Quartermaster General of the Army. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns the Secession Convention held in Richmond. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 item. See Oversize File.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotifies Gorgas of a telegraphed dispatch regarding captured muskets. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that Col. [Nathan George] Evans engaged. most of the day yesterday in battle with the enemy, utilizing twelve regts. and five batteries, near the Potomac River; heavy casualties and 200 prisoners taken, as well as six field pieces. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. DS. See Oversize File.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of killed, wounded, and missing in the battle of Ball's Bluff, [Va.], fought 21 Oct. 1861. 11 p. D.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. DS. See Oversize File.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne letter written by General Joseph Eggleston Johnston of the Confederate Army to fellow General P. G. T. Beauregard, replying to the latter's proposed troop movement. The letter is dated January 14, 1862, and is sent from the Northern Virginia headquarters of the Confederate Army. A transcript of the letter and biographical information on General Johnston in also included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. ALS. Urges keeping the York River open to gunboats [two days prior to the Battle of Williamsburg]; Hill not to command his rear guard and to continue the fire after midnight; adds postscript \"I would like to have the vessels sunk.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMap. 1 item.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgrees to send Capt. Mason and Lt. Col. Harvey to him as soon as possible; is pleased that he is \"again able to take the field.\" 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges receipt of Dick's letter to Col. W. Hoffman, Comissary General of Prisoners, Washington, [D.C.], 5 March 1863, regarding sending of 150 citizen prisoners for exchange. [with extensive endorsements]. 4 pp. Cy of DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLists 14 men and 11 women. 1 p. Cy of DC. Including Cy of D from F. A. Dick, Lt. Col. Prov[ost] Mar[shall] Gen[eral], 12 May 1863, listing 14 family members to be passed through the lines with their husbands and fathers. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends message urging JEJ to report about the fall of Vicksburg at the Court of Enquiry at Montgomery, [Ala.]. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. PD.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. PD.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscussion of the transfer of Major Barton from Gen[era]l Pol's command to his, and the misuse of Army funds; strategic discussion of upcoming battle in March, the deterioration of their horses, and [U.S.] Grant taking advantage of Longstreet's poor artillery and driving him back into Va.; reminds him to secure all his papers at home as \"they will be very important to me after the war\"; description of transfer of family silver through Nicati [sic] [Nicketti Floyd Johnston?]. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegrets losing him because of government orders; had high expectations for his help and from his expedition. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Report of Gen[era]l Hood.\" 1 p. Incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGen[era]l Cobb is to address the people tonight; gives opinion of how to regroup and states that \"you [JEJ] alone can bring back the old soldiers to their colors or engage other to join\"; describes feeling of bitterness for Mr. [Jefferson] Davis, and that his supporters say \"he had proved himself utterly incapable of conducting the war\"; talk of Lee's popularity waning also if he \"doesn't at once, show independence and pursue a course at least masked by being widely different from Mr. D[avis'], as well as people thinking that he [Lee] did not prevent him [JEJ] from being removed, not to mention not restoring him [JEJ] back.\" 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning statistics of men and supplies; and prefers to have a commader other than Gen. Bragg for he \"has made me a scapegoat.\" 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. DS. See Oversize File.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTable of the Return of the Effective Strength of the Army of Tennessee, listing numbers in Lee's Corps, Total Infantry, and Kanapanx's Battery. 1 p. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses President Lincoln's assassination in relation to the South's strength in the Civil War. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. AMsS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. AMsS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs writing a narrative of the war, but has lost many of his papers, asks Cummings' opinions, especially on the subjects of campaigns in Tennessee in 1863 and Georgia in 1864. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. PD.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the campaign in Georgia in 1864. Cy of LS. 23 pp. Including a Cy of Ms. written by J. C. Thompson, ca. 1861, and later published during the [Civil] War, entitled \"Gen. Johnston and Gen. Hood.\" 5 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInstructions to send a trunk from Edward's adopted daughter to Peter at the first opportunity; contents are papers, possibly articles written for the newspaper he [Peter] published. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the \"inaccuracy of your recollection of my course\" and an account of his recollections of the event [mentioned in an earlier letter]. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. PD.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSympathy note about the death of his son, Willie. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for a letter of recommendation and introduction so he may join the Corps of Cavalry in Egypt; advises him to remain quiet about any disharmony between Mr. Davis and himself because of upsetting the \"thousands who are friendly to both\"; urges him to prepare for publication his reports to \"justify...motives and...actions\" by him [JEJ]. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the condition of the 33rd Regiment, Va. Volunteers, immediately after the close of the first battle of Manassas, 21 July 1861. 6 pp ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns an article on \"the flag question\" by Beauregard to be submitted to the April 1872 Baltimore Southern Magazine; also the state of the government in Louisiana -- \"quasi-revolution.\" 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns over brother Peter; question about the Confederate States' archives; had a pleasant visit from Mr. and Mrs. Holmes and their young son. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends the final draft of his statement; report only alludes to \"saving Lee's Army\"; struck out of his attacks on [Jefferson] Davis who \"poor Floyd\" called \"Mr. Jefferson Davidson.\" 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003esends check to furnish brother Peter's new room, sends holiday greetings. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a $500 contribution to the church; the winter weather; \"another tour to raise means for completing our Church here\"; and love to Mr. and Mrs. Johnston and regards to friends in Atlanta. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns flag of the \"Johnston Light Infantry\" to be presented by Mrs. Johnston. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHer letter was his first news of her grandmother, his sister's [Louisa Smith Bowen] illness; expressions of family love; has had acute rheumatism since January. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTalk of funding the repairs needed for the family burial grounds; \"Lily\" will be traveling to the Springs soon for her annual stay, as prescribed by her physician. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWife \"Lily\" suffering from Neauralgia; grief over death of brother [Beverly]; also settlement of Beverly's estate; financial matters concerned with brother Peter. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInstructions to buy Beverly's silver tableware at the auction of his personal effects on the 10th if no other close relative wants it; anxious over brother Peter being alone - would like to hire someone to stay with him. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscussion of sale of family proprety, the storing of books, and the distributing of clothes to the poor; in agreement about brother Peter living in a hotel and will send money accordingly. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSince the Army of fifteen years past has changed considerably, he doesn't really recommend that Ben [Goerge Ben Johnston] become commissioned; feels that the Army has lowered its standards, and that there is some prejuice agaisnt Southerners; suggests law studies instead. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning events at first [Battle of] Manassas during Civil War. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for dues paid for June. 1 p. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the campaign from Dalton to Atlanta and the recollection of events. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelates recollections of JEJ's Cavalry leaving nothing behind to fall into enemy hands during his movement from Dalton to Atlanta. 3 pp. LS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the loss of arms of Polk's Corps after it united with the Army of Tennessee in 1864. 2 pp. LS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses losses of men under his command in the campaign from Dalton to Atlanta. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning Pettus' participation in the Dalton and Atlanta campaigns in Stephenson's Division of Hood's Corp. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReminisces about his command in the CSA, and his memories of the Army of Tenessee. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the loss of arms in the Georgia campaign, recollections of events and compliments about the campaign. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the loss of muskets, positions, panics...in the retreat from Dalton to Atlanta in 1864 and his recollection of events. 8 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning Hood's article published in the New Orleans papers and the statement of the loss of small arms; greatest loss was in 27 June 1864 when Gen. McPherson's army made an assault on the position at Kenesaw Mountain. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the statement by Col. Oladowski [?] as to the \"Georgia campaign\" in 1864 and Lowrey's recollections. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning controversy between Gen. Hood and Johnston and Govan's recollections of events of Johnston's campaign from Dalton to Atlanta. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning loss of arms in Georgia in [18]64 campaign and the reporting of surrounding events. 7 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses communication with General A. H. Colquitt. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses a history for Johnston's use \"without any restrictions.\" 1 p. ALS. Including an AMsS by Ja[me]s M. Kennard, n.d., n.p. relating to a supposed message from Jefferson Davis to the Confederate Congress on Joseph E. Johnston's reinstatement. 25 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Fields to re-enclose grave yard; lodging and financial arrangements for brother Peter. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses his reply to Gen. George W. Mindil's pamphlet \"The Battle of Fair Oaks,\" as copied for the Court of Paris. 1 p. Cy of LS. Including Cy of Ms by Joseph E. Johnston. 20 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning Col. Marshall's address as not being an attack against JEJ, but rather a criticism of some statements of JEJ's in regard to the army around Richmond [during the war]. Comments on Marshall's address and includes points of controversy with his recollections with statistical information; corrects JEJ on points regarding himself and statements made about him and his command in JEJ's book; apologizes for mentioning these matters and does not do so to complain; mentions the courtesy and kindness which JEJ always treated him. \"You know that when any one undertakes to write a historical account of events, there is a right in the part of those who disagree with the writer, to criticize and analyze his statements.\" 6 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the Georgia Brigade Lawton took to Virginia in June 1862 and the details surrounding the situation. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas enclosed an extract from a letter of Gen. Joseph E. Johnston \"in the hope that it may be of some service to you and history.\" 1 p. ALS. Inclusing a Cy of LS from Jos[eph] E. Johnston, Savannah, [Ga.], to Colonel [John P. Nicholson], n.p., 14 April 1875, defending what he had written about a battle fought at Fair Oaks. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplanation of a delay in payment of a $1000 note. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetailed comments on the Count of Paris' letters concerning the Battle of Seven Pines, defending what himself, Longstreet, [D. H.] Hill, and Smith had reported; also extensive defense of himself and descriptions of his and others' actions at the Battle of Fair Oaks; asks if he received an autograph note of Gen[era]l [Robert E.] Lee. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to attend and act as Chief Marshall at the unveiling of the Foley Statue of [\"Stonewall\"] Jackson on the 26th of October. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the recent publication by the press of \"our late correspondence\"; the desire for you to accept the position of Marshall in chief on the 16th, and Mr. Valentine is interested in executing a bust of you. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEconomic discussion of the Hawaiian Treaty which will remove the rice tariff, and how it will affect the rice farmers in South Carolina, Georgia, and Louisiana; concern over land losing its value and people being forced out of work; alludes to North/South disputes over the problem, stating that the planter will be \"unable to stand up under the burden imposed upon him for the benefit of Northern manufacturers\"; asks him to vote against the treaty and to relay the same messages to Col. [Robert W.] Withers. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses Southern political systems, the Democratic nomination convention in St. Louis, and Northern attitudes toward the South. 4 pp. ALS. Including typescript. 3 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks him for the \"handsome testimonial\" and tribute sent to him from such a \"noble chieftain.\" 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas learned through Judge [Robert W.] Hughes that he [JWJ] will support President Hayes' administration; expresses wish for him to withold support until he knows more fully the President's \"Southern policy\"; discussion of JWJ's son applying to West Point or just joining the Army. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCancellation of plans due to wife's illness; discussion of his friend Haine [?], who was dissapointed because the P.O. Dept. appointment was not filled; he is now trying for the office of Marshall, which will be vacant on the expiration of the term of the incumbent, according to [Judge Robert W.] Hughes; hopes he [JWJ] will lend his support to Haine [?]. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpression of friendship; gives correction of Pickett's strength of 4500 instead of 5500 as previously reported. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBen has decided to settle in Richmond; [Robert W.] Hughes does not think that it is a wise move since it was flooded with medical men after the war and recommends Norfolk instead; also the comment that there is a strong Catholic influence [in Norfolk] which would also help Ben professionally. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas sent application for Joe's [Johnston] benefit; feels that [Robert W.] Hughes has excellent sense and judgement [referring to his opinions of where Ben should set up a medical practice]. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMore discussions of Ben setting up medical practice in Richmond. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests that he be sent the Texas-Pacific R.R. Bill so that he may read it, as it is so unlike the Bill passed at the St. Louis Convention of 1975, he feels it will aid the South, and not the North; his friend, John C. Brown, is V[ice] Pres[iden]t of the Institution [governing the railroad?]. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses economy of the South and resulting problems; anti-military sentiments of the South; and character of Tilden and Hayes. 4 pp. ALS. including typescript. 3 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscussing the Greenbacker philosophy, the Electoral Commission, and the election; his views of the insurance profession; and his impressions of Tilden. 4 pp. ALS. Including typescript. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgain requests a copy of the Texas-Pacific R.R. Bill for his friend Robert Gourdin; would have asked Bev[erly] Tucker to send it, but he is in New Orleans, [La.], directing a convention; discussion of the reduction of the tobacco tax on Southern farmers. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives glowing recommendation of Col. [Robert E.] Withers for a Democratic middle class office in the Senate; is glad to hear of his improved health; Gov. Randolph sent a copy of the new Army Bill; asks that he [JWJ] and Col. Withers read his comments on it. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites on behalf of their kinsman James Southall who would like to be appointed to the new Geology professorship at the \"Va. University.\" 1p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill be happy to give Mr. McCloskey a recommendation on his application for an office; is pleased he sent out a circular; Lily still suffering from rheumatism. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComments on a note on the F. J. Porter case and [Theodore Fitz] Randolph's speech; Lee and Jackson's operations against Pope [at 2nd Bull Run]; and the next Presidential election. 4 pp. Including typescript. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComments on apparent Southern antipathy to politics; the approaching election, and the Democratic Party; will not be a candidate. 4 pp. ALS. Including typescript. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs recovering from a bad sprain; believes a Democrat will win the Presidency, but a thorough civil service reform is not likely. 2 pp. ALS. including typerscript. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCompares public morals and their effects on elections with those of 30 years ago, and discusses Hayes' use of the veto; and the ideal beauty of Pattsfield. 2 pp. ALS. Including typescript. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscussion of quarrels amongst members of the Westmoreland Club and Capt. John S. Wise, and the rule of secrecy and voting; will be attending his [GBK] wedding. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas written to Dr. Curry who is a member of the Board of Visitors [of the Medical College of Virginia?] about a professorship; also mention of Ben's bride. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSend picture of his mother, who was a good friend of her [Mrs. Johnston] mother [Catherine May (Milligan) McLane] 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to attend the reuinion of the First Kentucky Brigade of Infantry \"in the late war.\" 1 p. LS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCriticism of Lincoln and Garfield; his views of the effect of a Southern victory, and comparisons of resources of North and South in 1861. 1 pp. ALS. Including typescript. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePraises Frank Blair [Frances Preston Blair, Jr.]; finds the only well-founded sectional prejudice is that of favoring Virginia hams; slavery caused no inferiority of the people; continues a discussion of how the South could have won -- including more arms, a different Confederate President, and a strong move against Grant in late 1862; expresses opinion that Hardee or Stewart would have prevented Sherman's \"March to the Sea.\" 4 pp. ALS. Including typescript. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the approaching dedication of the Washington monument and Rice's desire to have Johnston write a letter \"which would embody your estimate of Washington in his military capacity\" and would be bound in a sheaf for the celebration. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives background of a certain picture of General [Robert E.] Lee [and JEJ taken in Savannah after the Civil War], and the photographer's name, D.J. Ryan; sees her father often and describes his [John W. Johnston] new interest in military equipment and habits of ancient and medieval people; her cousin Sue Talliaferro has been staying with them. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends desired picture and apologies for it being faded [referring to a picture of Johnston and Lee taken together in Savannah,Ga. after the war]; is going to New York, [N.Y.], to the funeral \"of a valued old friend.\" 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of official report submitted by Major General James Longstreet, 10 June 1862, on the Battle of Seven Pines.1 pp. Cy of DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNews of events since JEJ's departure from St. Louis. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas sent photograph of his \"lovely darling\" [wife, Lydia (McLane) Johnston], and grieves over her death. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses his proposed trip to St. Louis, and points west to inspect \"roads\"; hopes [Don Carlos] Buell will be named superintendant of the Coast Survey; discusses condition of [Henry Jackson] Hunt. 4 pp. Including typescript. 1 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComplains of extremely hot weather; explains that he has no foreign correspondents from which he could acquire psotage stamps [in reference to WFL's stamp collection]. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns republication of articles on the war which appeared in the North American Review. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells of his office being in his home and that his hours are 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; invites him to use his home if he [GBJ] attends the medical convention in Washington, [D.C.]. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests that she show to Eliza [(Johnston) Hughes] the letters she has of Judge (Thomas T.) Bouldin announcing Charles' [Clement Johnston] death, and his [JEJ] fathers' [Peter Johnston] death. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges receipt of a St. Louis paper. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWas impressed by his conduct at Yorktown and 7 Pines; applied for his appointment to a vacancy in 1864; the recommendation may have been held up in the office of Gen. [Braxton] Bragg. 2 pp. ALS. Including p.s., from J. E. Johnston, to Gen. D. H. Hill, explaining that his questions pertained to what sort of paper he should write -- not because of \"the fear of entangling myself.\" 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges receipt of a St. Louis paper. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCan't hope to see Johnston until the weather warms; discusses financial difficulties related to civil and political rights. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReminisces about family ties with his [SSL] grandparents [Anna Marie (Mason) Lee and Sydney Smith Lee]; is very proud of him and always happy to hear from him. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes Gantt would move to Washington and leave his \"unfashionable\" location; discusses reasons for [Benjamin Stoddard] Ewell being refused a professorship at William and Mary after using at least $15,000 of his own money to save it; his tour of inspection will be delayed until Congress appropriates the money. 2 pp. ALS. Including typescript. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComments on fashions in St. Louis; opinions of slavery; and a defense of [Richard S.] Ewell against attacks by [P.G.T.] Beauregard. 4 pp. ALS. Including typescript. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetails Confederate blunders in the areas of buying up cotton to sell for arms, and not moving against McClellan in force in 1862, or putting Lee in command on May 31, [1862?]; also Bragg not capturing Union troops in West Tennessee; troops in Arkansas not being transferred to Mississippi, and Hood being put opposite Sherman instead of Hardee or Stewart. 4 pp. ALS. Including typescript. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives account of his recent trip through the Rocky Mountains and on to the Pacific Ocean, and of all the land's beauty. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHad no idea of the disaster to the Democratic party; describes a situation in Williamsburg as being the consequence of a large number of Negroes brought there by the military occupation; Gettysburg will not be as bad as the effect of Negro supremacy; Henry A. Wise turned Democrat to run for Governor; doesn't understand why Gantt's St. Louis house won't sell; as a child, heard much discussion of the authorship of the \"Junius\" letters, and feels Lord Lyttelton is a good possibility; death of a niece. 3 pp. ALS. including typescript. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends news of death of General [Henry] Hunt -- an old friend. 2 pp. ALS. Including typescript. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs concerned about her father's [John W. Johnston] relapses, but cannot come to visit yet due to preparing his office for its next occupant; tells of preparation of the court of the great \"pension building\" for the inauguration ballroom. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses use of contributed funds to buy a house for Mrs. [Henry] Hunt and her other funds; and strategies for Congressional aid for her. 4 pp. ALS. Including typescript. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests Johnston's presence at an Inter-State Drill to be held in Nashville. 1 p. TLS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning Johnston's election to the honorary vice presidency of the District of Columbia Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. 1 p. LS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConveys suggestion of a dinner for the Comte de Paris; suggests dinner be in private, including only Mr. [Robert M.] McLane and a nephew to entertain the Comte's son. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for his expression of approval toward the plans of Grand Reunion of the \"Blue and Gray\" to be held at Chicago, [Ill.], during the Exposition in 1893; gives ideas about a parade, and a pavillion being erected to exhibit relics of the [Civil] War from both sides. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs sorry to hear he has been ill, and hopes that he is recovering \"for there are few men whom the old Confederates need as much as...yourself.\" 1 p. LS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpressions of hope for a speedy recovery. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegrets that he will not be able to attend the funeral service of [McLane s brother-in-law] JEJ; expressions of sorry and sympathy. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pp. Cy of DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning \"the prejudices of a single non-combatant\" in opposition to \"the preference of so many thousand fighting men.\" 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. ACS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccepts invitation to call; invites Mrs. McLane to join Mr. and Mrs. Milman and her breakfast. 2 pp. ANS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 pp. TMs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e44 p. DF of D.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncomplete. 10 pp. Ms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e40 pp. Ams.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. Ph.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted by D. Appleton \u0026amp; Co. 1 item.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports on the great improvements in the school; is pleased her aunt has a good gardener and describes their gardens at school; did not practice her music enough at home so Mr. Bozzaotra criticizes her time; lists the gloves, corsets, shoes, and handkerchiefs she needs, and asks for Corinne in French. 2 pp. TCy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComments on various aunts and uncles, including \"Uncle Joe\" [Joseph E. Johnston]; unhappy that she will not see Preston for 2 years; mentions that the school has 25 or 26 students - mainly ones who were at \"Liberty.\" 1 p. TCy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComments on the lack of letters from Preston and on activities of Uncle Peter [Johnston] and Aunt Jane. Enclosed is a lengthy postscript from Ed[ward] W[illia]m Johnston teasing him on his new position and describing the fate of the school at Liberty and his at Botetourt Springs; mentions pleasant neighborhoods. 2 pp TCy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChastises him for not writing. 1 p. TCy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eImagines that Preston's letters to her have gone to the Springs, where she plans to go to attend at least one more session of Uncle E[dward William Johnston]'s school; would be there now except neither Uncle Ben nor Uncle John can take her; inquires about Uncle Jo[seph E. Johnston]. 1 p. TCy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWanted to join Uncle Jo[seph E. Johnston] at the Springs but it meant Aunt Sally would be alone too long; lengthy news of various aunts and uncles and the possibility that some of them may move to Texas. 2 pp. TCy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks his preference on being called \"brother\" or \"Preston,\" for Aunt Sally says \"Pres\" is disrespectful; lengthy news of various uncles and aunts and her fear that she will miss seeing Uncle Jo[seph E. Johnston] at the Springs; describes Cherie's [Mrs. Edward W. Johnston] drinking problem. 2 pp. TCy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for more frequent letters; only time for writing letters is one hour at night; has no news of relatives. 2 pp. TCy. Including TCy of N from Ed[ward] W[illia]m Johnston, [Botetourt Springs, Va.], to [John] Pres[ton Johnston, U.S. Military Academy, West Point, N.Y.], Feb[ruar]y 22, 1840, sending news of Jo[seph E. Johnston] who is at Cape Florida but will probably go to Washington late in the month, and from there be sent to the Northern frontier. 2 pp. TCy;\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends Eliza M. Johnston's school report for February 1840. 1 p. TCy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends news of various relatives including report that Uncle Jo[seph E. Johnston] is expected to return to Washington this monh. 2 pp. TCy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions Uncle Jo[seph E. Johnston]'s plan to return to Florida, and the poor condition of Uncle Edward [W. Johnston's] school, including the deaths of 3 former students. 1 p. TCy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes a recent picnic given by Mrs. General Watts with mint julip lacking in water; mentions various aunts and uncles; and inquires about a missing portrait of Uncle Benjamin. 2 pp. TCy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends her report for June with an explanation of a few bad marks; describes Mr. Goodsicki of Richmond, the new dancing master; inquires about Uncle John [B. Floyd]. 2 pp. TCy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites before leaving for Richmond where she looks forward to spending the winter; inquires about \"Cousin Eliza\" Carrington and \"the General\"; knows Uncle Edward [W. Johnston] is hurt that she is going to Mr. Perieo's school instead of returning to his. 2 pp. TCy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms of her recent confirmation by Bishop [William] Meade; reports Aunt Jane's move to Tuscaloosa and Cousin Maria's death. 1 p. TCy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites of many friends and relatives who are ill or dead. 1 p. TCy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMust work hard the rest of the session for she found herself behind upon her return; needs corsets, handkerchiefs and a white dress. 1 p. TCy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegrets her Aunt's uneasiness but feels it is groundless and that \"Uncle\" will return home soon; has little time because of the concert and review lessons; needs shoes for she has \"nearly danced out\" those she has. 1 p. TCy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e88 pp. MsV.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e42 pp. MsV.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEdited by Richard M. McMurry. 46 pp. Typescript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEdited by Richard M. McMurry. 59 pp. Typescript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEdited by Richard M. McMurry. 54 pp. Typescript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e19 pp. PM.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMost entries are headed Meridian, [Miss.], or Dalton, [Ga.]. 183 pp. MsV. Including: a memo, Jan[uar]y 30, 1862 of Thomas Jordan, A[ssistant] Adj[utant] Gen[era]l Head Quarters, 18th Comp[an]y, [?], on $694.50 spent in keeping open communications with Washington, D.C. 2 pp.; newspaper clipping, n.d., about a seech of [CSA] Senator Semmes attacking Johnston. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e52 pp. MsV. including Cys of Ls relating to the Kansas expedition. November 1, 1858 - June 22, 1859. 15 pp. Also including miscellaneous financial notes. 7 pp. MsV. 1. Not filmed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMsV. 2. Not filmed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e68 p. MsV. Including a Cy of LS from L[eonidas] Polk, Demapolis, [Alabama?], to Gen[era]l J. E. Johnston, n.p., May 4, 1864. 1 p. Also including \"Directions given by Gen[era]l Johnston for the evacuation of the line at Yorktown,\" n.d. 2 pp. Also including a memorandum of agreement, April 18, 1865, between General Johnston and Sherman for the surrender of the Confederate troops, with associated letters and notes by B. S. Ewell. 10 pp. [Portions of this volume were copied for the Official Records of the War of the Rebellion.] MsV 3.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e237 pp. MsV. Including index to the first 52 pp. Also including a Telegram Book for 1 February 1862-3 March 1862. 9 pp. MsV. 4. Filmed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e21 pp. MsV. Including NCls, 1863-1864, collected by B.S. Ewell about J.E. Johnston. 44 pp. Also including loose NCls, mainly 1891, on Johnston's death and funeral. 12 pp. The General Orders were copied for the \"Official Records of the War of the Rebellion.\" MsV. 5. Filmed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e270 pp. MsV. This volume was copied for the \"Official Records of the War of the Rebellion.\" MsV. 6. Filmed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e6 pp. MsV. Filmed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncluding his dispatches during the siege of Jackson, Mississippi. 64 pp. MsV. Filmed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMost dispatches are from Morton on Meridian, Mississippi. Parts of this volume were copied for the \"Official Records of the War of the Rebellion.\" 72 pp. MsV. Filmed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMost letters are from Meridian, Mississippi, or Dalton, Georgia, and some are lengthy reports of Johnston's command. 103 pp. MsV. Filmed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e131 pp. MsV. Including a report of Benjamin S. Ewell's visit to Richmond, 8-20 APril 1864. 16 pp. Also including B.S. Ewell's comparison of the campaigns in Virginia and Georgia in the spring and summer of 1864. 10 pp. Also including tabulations of strengths and losses, 7 December 1863-9 July 1864. 3 pp. Also including a narrative by B.S. Ewell, 5 August 1864, on Johnston's removal from command. 2 pp. Copied for the \"Official Records of the War of the Rebellion.\" Filmed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e54 pp. MsV. Including Cys of Ls, 29 April 1862-28 June 1863, from J.E. Johnston, to Lydian McLane Johnston. 10 pp. Also including telegrams, 4 May 1864-20 May 1864. 4 pp. Also including a report, 15 February 1865, of General Hood while commanding the Army of Tennessee, 18 July 1864-23 January 1865. 17 pp. Also including statistics on the Manassas Army, 31 December 1861. 1 pp. Also including Df. of Ls by Benjamin S. Ewell, n.d. 2 pp. Portions of this volume were copied for the \"Official Records of the Army of the Rebellion.\" Filmed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e121 pp. MsV. Filmed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e6 pp. MsV. Including Joseph E. Johnston's notes on General W.T. Sherman's Memoirs. 3 pp. Also including note of General T.G. Rhett's address. 1 p. Filmed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e48 pp. MsV. Including Returns of Troops, 17 March 1865-24 April 1865. 5 pp. Also including a memo on wounded Confederate and Federal troops. 1 p. Also including NCls regarding Johnston, 1864, 37 pp., and loose clippings, 2 pp. Portions of this volume were copied for the \"Official Records of the War of the Rebellion.\" Filmed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e188 pp. MsV. Filmed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e204 pp. MsV. Filmed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e204 pp. MsV. Filmed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinciple accounts are with Major A.D. Banks and D. Appleton \u0026amp; Co. MsV. 125 pp. Not filmed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e150 pp. MsV. Including copies of correspondence regarding his insurance business in Richmond, Va., 20 February 1875-5 June 1878. 113 pp. Also including correspondence with the Home Insurance COmpany, headed Washington, D.C., 19 January 1883-19 February 1883. 4 pp. Not filmed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives accounts for travel in North Carolina and Virginia, as well as population counts of cities in those states; also account of Joseph E. Johnston with Pan Electric Association. 11 pp. MsV. Not filmed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA one page letter sent from General Joseph E. Johnston to Brigadier General John H. Kelly regarding the transport and exchange of unfit cavalry horses. 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Johnston, C.S.A. General during the American Civil War, including correspondence which reflect his long military career and interest in his nephews, John Warfield Johnston and John Preston Johnston.","The papers include a diary, 1857, of Johnston's survey of the southern boundary of Kansas and eighteen volumes of Civil War dispatches and telegrams.","The collection also includes a diary, 1 May-31 July 1864, of Thomas B. Mackall; letters received by Louis McLane (including letters from Andrew Jackson and Lafayette) and typescripts of letters by Eliza Johnston Hughes.","Subjects concern Braxton Bragg, Benjamin Stoddert Ewell, William Joseph Hardee, George Ben Johnston, and the American Civil War (including the Atlanta Campaign of 1864). Correspondents include P. G. T. Beauregard, Jubal Early, Thomas Tasker Gantt, Josiah Gorgas, Wade Hampton, D.H. Hill, Robert E. Lee, James Longstreet and W.T. Sherman (General Order #18 of Johnston surrendering and giving terms to Sherman); as well as members of Johnston's family, Beverly R. Johnston, John Preston Johnston and John Warfield Johnston.","A list of books in the Rare Book Collection which were owned by Joseph E. Johnston is in Box 1. Accession 2001.35 addition filed in Box 1.","The Civil War dispatch and telegram books are available on microfilm for use in Swem Library or the microfilm may be requested via inter-library loan. The Joseph E. Johnston Papers, 1825-1891, in Swem Library's microforms area is on 6 reels, call number E467.1 .J74 A2.","Discusses his mother's recent death. 2 pp. ALS.","Discusses a recent change [marriage to Ann Bernard] in his father's life which will make it less solitary; must decide by June whether to remain in the Army and choose the Infantry or the Artillery. 2 pp. ALS.","Concerning the death of McLane's father, the office made vacant by his death, and the introduction of Mr. F. B. Ogden by this letter. 2 pp. LS.","Discusses the forces gathering for the coming Revolution [of 1830]. 1 p. ALS.","Concerning a strong interest and desire for prosperity for the United States. 2 pp. ALS.","Concerns procedure for the presentation of copies of publications of the Commissioners of Public Records to the United States. 3 pp. ADF and L.","Is not in love, though from time to time feels tenderness towards and interest in the appearance and conversation of a particular woman. 4 pp. ALS.","Is anxious to see \"those who remain\" [after the deaths of his father and brother]; saw John Preston \"at the university\"; comments on the matrimonial propensity of young people; is susceptible to the charms of so many women that they neutralize each other. 3 pp. ALS.","Discusses plans for Louisa's son John [W. Johnston], and the need for John to travel on his own; mentions various relatives he has seen and Jane's plans; missed seeing \"Mama in Richmond.\" 4 pp. ALS.","Had a miserable march through the country and is in quite a bad humor; describes foiled plans to go to Richmond; the weather has been as cold as a Virginia winter; gossip of Harrison [?] traveling to Augusta, [Ga.], to see a lady. 3 pp. ALS.","Is going back to Old Point Comfort, [Va.]; describes the \"delicious moonlight nights\" and the \"very pretty Indian girls.\" 2 pp. ALS.","Discussion of money matters; hopes to make a trip to Florida in the winter; talk of a horserace in which he lost $750.00; needs a horse for fox-hunting; cannot visit due to his [BRJ] \"bachelor\" state. 3 pp. ALS.","Is on his way to assist Gen[era]l Scott in the war against the Seminoles; describes his journey south; waiting for a steamboat to take them down the St. John's River, [Fla.]; describes the Army and gives the number of Indians to be estimated at about 3500, although he thinks that figure is exaggerated; soldiers complaining of having to boil and eat pork; heard from John that all of their Negroes had been sold and that all of the \"affairs\" were still unsettled; is saddened that Sam [a slave] was sold. 2 pp. ALS.","Gives his reasons for resigning; is now employed in the Top[ograophi]c Bureau; news of Edward and Webb separating, and Edward composing literary works - probably on the life of Patrick Henry; has heard of his [BRJ] \"matrimonial intentions\" and warns him not to be rash; wishes for him to meet some of the lovely ladies in Washington. 3 pp. ALS.","Appoints Mr. [John Preson] Johnston to the Military Academy, but cannot appoint Stephen J. Crockett, as regulations allow only one cadet per congressional district. 1 p. ALS.","Philosophical letter giving advice about writing letters, suffering through hard times and looking upon him [JEJ] as a brother, not a uncle. 3 pp. ALS.","Tells of upcoming trips to Elizabeth Town, N.J., to meet General Scott at Head Quarters, then on to Trenton, and then to Washington, [D.C.]. he will not, however, be able to stop to visit him [JPJ] due to troop movements; gives travel instructions and descriptions of a new black trunk for him. 3 pp. ALS.","I sorry, but cannot send any money because he doesn't have any; gives more detailed travel instructions for Pres to follow on his trip from Washington, through Baltimore, and on to Philadelphia and Trenton, including the use of a steamboat. 2 pp, ALS,","Gives instructions as to where and how he will receive some money from a friend of his [JEJ] in Washington. 1 p. ALS","Is glad he is enjoying school so much, and encourages him \"to make a good use of the faculties nature has given...\"; hopes to visit in the latter part of October; discusses a survey of an area east of the St. Regis which will keep him busy outside until the weather turns cool; the President and the Sec. of War have visited, and \"peace and tranquility are restored\"; tell Lizzie to write. 3 pp. ALS. including typescript, 3 pp.","Is happy he has become so \"naturalized\" to school, but cautions him not to rely too heavily on his present knowledge of mathematics; he [JPJ] should feel lucky that his Uncle Bev wrote to him, as he never writes to anyone; will stop by and see him in 10 days, but only for a few hours, as neither have much time; has received accounts of Harvey Michele's \"Texas Scheme\" from cousin John; other family news. 3 pp. ALS.","Was disappointed to find that Lizzie was still at Burke's Garden, and not in school -- hopes that will be taken care of soon; news of visit to Edward's farm and his horse \"Tigertail\"; comments on disposition and application of JPJ. 2 pp, ALS.","Permission for J[ohn] P[reston] Johnstone [sic] to move from one barracks room to another. Signed also by R. Delarfield, Supt. of M.A., and by J. Hayfoot. 1 p. DS.","Is on his way back to Washington from Florida; has had gratifying accounts of Pres in school, and urges him [BRJ] to write him; speaks lovingly of Pres and gives Mrs. Carrington much of the credit for his [JPJ] upbringing; discussion of Eliza and her education, or lack thereof; wants family new. 3 pp. ALS.","Saw Professor Capt. Blis who gave a satisfying account of his progress at school; has just returned from southern Florida where he spent the winter; comments on the state of military affairs in that territory and a bill before Congress to raise additional forces to fight in the Seminole War; gives advice and to read the greats authors and Latin \"in the original\" if there is spare time. 3 pp. ALS.","Gives an explanation of why he could not visit him, and expresses gratification and pride in all of his accomplishments; is located in the country between Lake Huron and Lake Superior, surveying the land for possible fortification; comments on the abundance of trout and whitefish, and how much Uncle Edward would enjoy fishing there. 3 pp. ALS.","Will not be going to Florida for the winter; Edward is considering selling his land and settling in Abingdon, Lynchburg, or Columbia; they had a \"preserving\" snow storm on the 18th, which signaled the beginning of winter; there is a truce in Florida now, and a group of Seminole chiefs, including Sam Jones, wild Cat, and Tiger Tail are traveling to Washington to make the final arrangements; hopes that Lizzie will be sent to Washington instead of Richmond, and comments that he would like her to know that he has not proposed to anyone, just like the song \"I Don't Propose.\" 2 pp. ALS.","1 p. Ms. Including Xcy of Ms. 1 p.","Just returned from an extended visit to the Sabine, and is concerned because he has not heard from him in a while. 1 p. ALS.","Will be spending the summer in Mackinac, instructions to get any clothing needed from Sam[uel] Frost, a merchant tailor in New York, [N.Y.], and to have them charged to his [JEJ] bill. 1 p. ALS.","A school friend of JPJ's, Thompson Mason, will be coming soon, and JEJ wishes him to be welcomed and treated well, and also his mother; is still on his journey to Lake Michigan, and is not sure when he will be back by West Point; hopes he [JPJ] is enjoying his furlough, and wishes for him to stop and see Col. Preston, Mr. Hopkins, and Mrs. Merrick. 3 pp. ALS.","Gives his upcoming itinerary; news of his [JPJ] clothes being sent by the tailor, [Samuel] Frost. 1 p. ALS.","1 p. ANS.","Has heard about an epidemic at West Point and is anxious about his [JPJ] health; mention of a cadet Mason, near death and hopes that it is not his friend [Thompson Mason], has been in Buffalo about 15 days and may remain another month; is interested about news from Va. relatives. 1 p. ALS.","Consoles him [JPJ] about the lack of correspondence from his relatives; gives excuse of being ill for his lack of correspondence; tells of his great love for him and mentions also his love of a sweetheart; Cousin Tom's wedding has been postponed until the Fall; Lizzie is in Columbia and spends her free time at Cousin Margaret's home; gossip of a possible duel between Mr. [Henry A.] Wise and Mr. [Edward] Stanley [sic] Stanly; talk of Affghan [sic] war and the end of the Florida war [Seminole War]. 3 pp. ALS.","Mention of his [JPJ] court martial; praise of Gen[era]l Worth; some old family news. 2 pp. ALS.","Explains the lack of correspondence during the winter; discussion on his [JPJ] future, involving going into industry or remaining in the Army, giving pros and cons of each; had a pleasant trip to New Orleans, [La.]; comment about women being \"pleasant and attractive creatures, beyond denial,\" but only \"when one has nothing else to think of, or to excite him.\" 3 pp. ALS.","Will not be able to come to graduation due to detainment \"by authority\"; gives advice on selection fo a regiment or a corp; is on his way to the Northeast Boundary after Houlton, Maine. 2 pp. ALS.","Concerning JEJ's recent marriage; sword is in safe keeping; and questions JEJ on future travel plans. 4 pp ALS.","Mentions many mutual friends in England, and Mrs. McLane's family. 4 pp. ALS. including a TCy of ALS. 1 p.","Asks him [JPJ] to obtain leave to come for a visit as he cannot leave; explains note to Lieut. Knowlton. 2 pp. ALS. Including ANS from J[oseph] E. Johnston, New York, [N.Y.], to [?] Knowlton, [West Point, N.Y.?], 15 November [18]45, asking a favor of lending JPJ some money so he may be able to visit him [JEJ]. 1 p.","Mentions friends, [?] May and Pike Graham, with army in Mexico and speaks of companies raised in Washington Co., Va., and vicinity. 3 pp. ALS.","Orders Lieut. J[ohn] P[reston] Johnston to detatched service and Lieut. R[ichard] H. L. Johnston to duty under him. 1 p. DS.","Letter of introduction for his son John Wickham Leigh. 1 p. ALS.","Mention of the President's [Millard Fillmore] message and the report of the General-in-Chief [of the Army?], and how it will affect the Top[ographica]l Corps; yearns for a promotion, and asks him to put in a good word for him; mentions he has 8 or 10 scars from battles with Indians; also suggests General [Winfield] Scott or General Dawson of Georgia for recommendations; asks for \"little Lissie's\" [Eliza (Johnston) Hughes] new husband's name. 2 pp. Pst. (From an original belonging to W[illia]m Armour, New York City, N.Y.)","7 pp. D.","Opinion confirming Joseph E. Johnston's rank as Brevet Colonel. 10 pp. DS.","Congratulations on Johnston's appointment as Quartermaster General of the Army. 1 p. ALS.","Concerns the Secession Convention held in Richmond. 3 pp. ALS.","1 item. See Oversize File.","Notifies Gorgas of a telegraphed dispatch regarding captured muskets. 1 p. ALS.","Reports that Col. [Nathan George] Evans engaged. most of the day yesterday in battle with the enemy, utilizing twelve regts. and five batteries, near the Potomac River; heavy casualties and 200 prisoners taken, as well as six field pieces. 1 p. ALS.","1 p. DS. See Oversize File.","List of killed, wounded, and missing in the battle of Ball's Bluff, [Va.], fought 21 Oct. 1861. 11 p. D.","1 p. DS. See Oversize File.","One letter written by General Joseph Eggleston Johnston of the Confederate Army to fellow General P. G. T. Beauregard, replying to the latter's proposed troop movement. The letter is dated January 14, 1862, and is sent from the Northern Virginia headquarters of the Confederate Army. A transcript of the letter and biographical information on General Johnston in also included.","1 p. ALS. Urges keeping the York River open to gunboats [two days prior to the Battle of Williamsburg]; Hill not to command his rear guard and to continue the fire after midnight; adds postscript \"I would like to have the vessels sunk.\"","Map. 1 item.","Agrees to send Capt. Mason and Lt. Col. Harvey to him as soon as possible; is pleased that he is \"again able to take the field.\" 1 p. ALS.","1 p. DS.","Acknowledges receipt of Dick's letter to Col. W. Hoffman, Comissary General of Prisoners, Washington, [D.C.], 5 March 1863, regarding sending of 150 citizen prisoners for exchange. [with extensive endorsements]. 4 pp. Cy of DS.","Lists 14 men and 11 women. 1 p. Cy of DC. Including Cy of D from F. A. Dick, Lt. Col. Prov[ost] Mar[shall] Gen[eral], 12 May 1863, listing 14 family members to be passed through the lines with their husbands and fathers. 1 p.","Sends message urging JEJ to report about the fall of Vicksburg at the Court of Enquiry at Montgomery, [Ala.]. 1 p. ALS.","1 p. PD.","1 p. PD.","Discussion of the transfer of Major Barton from Gen[era]l Pol's command to his, and the misuse of Army funds; strategic discussion of upcoming battle in March, the deterioration of their horses, and [U.S.] Grant taking advantage of Longstreet's poor artillery and driving him back into Va.; reminds him to secure all his papers at home as \"they will be very important to me after the war\"; description of transfer of family silver through Nicati [sic] [Nicketti Floyd Johnston?]. 2 pp. ALS.","Regrets losing him because of government orders; had high expectations for his help and from his expedition. 1 p. ALS.","\"Report of Gen[era]l Hood.\" 1 p. Incomplete.","Gen[era]l Cobb is to address the people tonight; gives opinion of how to regroup and states that \"you [JEJ] alone can bring back the old soldiers to their colors or engage other to join\"; describes feeling of bitterness for Mr. [Jefferson] Davis, and that his supporters say \"he had proved himself utterly incapable of conducting the war\"; talk of Lee's popularity waning also if he \"doesn't at once, show independence and pursue a course at least masked by being widely different from Mr. D[avis'], as well as people thinking that he [Lee] did not prevent him [JEJ] from being removed, not to mention not restoring him [JEJ] back.\" 3 pp. ALS.","Concerning statistics of men and supplies; and prefers to have a commader other than Gen. Bragg for he \"has made me a scapegoat.\" 2 pp. ALS.","1 p. DS. See Oversize File.","1 p. DS.","Table of the Return of the Effective Strength of the Army of Tennessee, listing numbers in Lee's Corps, Total Infantry, and Kanapanx's Battery. 1 p. DS.","Discusses President Lincoln's assassination in relation to the South's strength in the Civil War. 3 pp. ALS.","1 p. AMsS.","1 p. AMsS.","Is writing a narrative of the war, but has lost many of his papers, asks Cummings' opinions, especially on the subjects of campaigns in Tennessee in 1863 and Georgia in 1864. 3 pp. ALS.","1 p. PD.","Concerning the campaign in Georgia in 1864. Cy of LS. 23 pp. Including a Cy of Ms. written by J. C. Thompson, ca. 1861, and later published during the [Civil] War, entitled \"Gen. Johnston and Gen. Hood.\" 5 pp.","Instructions to send a trunk from Edward's adopted daughter to Peter at the first opportunity; contents are papers, possibly articles written for the newspaper he [Peter] published. 2 pp. ALS.","Concerning the \"inaccuracy of your recollection of my course\" and an account of his recollections of the event [mentioned in an earlier letter]. 3 pp. ALS.","1 p. PD.","Sympathy note about the death of his son, Willie. 2 pp. ALS.","Asks for a letter of recommendation and introduction so he may join the Corps of Cavalry in Egypt; advises him to remain quiet about any disharmony between Mr. Davis and himself because of upsetting the \"thousands who are friendly to both\"; urges him to prepare for publication his reports to \"justify...motives and...actions\" by him [JEJ]. 4 pp. ALS.","Concerning the condition of the 33rd Regiment, Va. Volunteers, immediately after the close of the first battle of Manassas, 21 July 1861. 6 pp ALS.","Concerns an article on \"the flag question\" by Beauregard to be submitted to the April 1872 Baltimore Southern Magazine; also the state of the government in Louisiana -- \"quasi-revolution.\" 3 pp. ALS.","Concerns over brother Peter; question about the Confederate States' archives; had a pleasant visit from Mr. and Mrs. Holmes and their young son. 4 pp. ALS.","Sends the final draft of his statement; report only alludes to \"saving Lee's Army\"; struck out of his attacks on [Jefferson] Davis who \"poor Floyd\" called \"Mr. Jefferson Davidson.\" 4 pp. ALS.","sends check to furnish brother Peter's new room, sends holiday greetings. 1 p. ALS.","Concerning a $500 contribution to the church; the winter weather; \"another tour to raise means for completing our Church here\"; and love to Mr. and Mrs. Johnston and regards to friends in Atlanta. 3 pp. ALS.","Concerns flag of the \"Johnston Light Infantry\" to be presented by Mrs. Johnston. 2 pp. ALS.","Her letter was his first news of her grandmother, his sister's [Louisa Smith Bowen] illness; expressions of family love; has had acute rheumatism since January. 3 pp. ALS.","Talk of funding the repairs needed for the family burial grounds; \"Lily\" will be traveling to the Springs soon for her annual stay, as prescribed by her physician. 2 pp. ALS.","Wife \"Lily\" suffering from Neauralgia; grief over death of brother [Beverly]; also settlement of Beverly's estate; financial matters concerned with brother Peter. 1 p. ALS.","Instructions to buy Beverly's silver tableware at the auction of his personal effects on the 10th if no other close relative wants it; anxious over brother Peter being alone - would like to hire someone to stay with him. 1 p. ALS.","Discussion of sale of family proprety, the storing of books, and the distributing of clothes to the poor; in agreement about brother Peter living in a hotel and will send money accordingly. 4 pp. ALS.","Since the Army of fifteen years past has changed considerably, he doesn't really recommend that Ben [Goerge Ben Johnston] become commissioned; feels that the Army has lowered its standards, and that there is some prejuice agaisnt Southerners; suggests law studies instead. 3 pp. ALS.","Concerning events at first [Battle of] Manassas during Civil War. 3 pp. ALS.","Receipt for dues paid for June. 1 p. DS.","Concerning the campaign from Dalton to Atlanta and the recollection of events. 3 pp. ALS.","Relates recollections of JEJ's Cavalry leaving nothing behind to fall into enemy hands during his movement from Dalton to Atlanta. 3 pp. LS.","Concerning the loss of arms of Polk's Corps after it united with the Army of Tennessee in 1864. 2 pp. LS.","Discusses losses of men under his command in the campaign from Dalton to Atlanta. 2 pp. ALS.","Concerning Pettus' participation in the Dalton and Atlanta campaigns in Stephenson's Division of Hood's Corp. 2 pp. ALS.","Reminisces about his command in the CSA, and his memories of the Army of Tenessee. 3 pp. ALS.","Concerning the loss of arms in the Georgia campaign, recollections of events and compliments about the campaign. 4 pp. ALS.","Concerning the loss of muskets, positions, panics...in the retreat from Dalton to Atlanta in 1864 and his recollection of events. 8 pp. ALS.","Concerning Hood's article published in the New Orleans papers and the statement of the loss of small arms; greatest loss was in 27 June 1864 when Gen. McPherson's army made an assault on the position at Kenesaw Mountain. 3 pp. ALS.","Concerning the statement by Col. Oladowski [?] as to the \"Georgia campaign\" in 1864 and Lowrey's recollections. 2 pp. ALS.","Concerning controversy between Gen. Hood and Johnston and Govan's recollections of events of Johnston's campaign from Dalton to Atlanta. 4 pp. ALS.","Concerning loss of arms in Georgia in [18]64 campaign and the reporting of surrounding events. 7 pp. ALS.","Discusses communication with General A. H. Colquitt. 2 pp. ALS.","Encloses a history for Johnston's use \"without any restrictions.\" 1 p. ALS. Including an AMsS by Ja[me]s M. Kennard, n.d., n.p. relating to a supposed message from Jefferson Davis to the Confederate Congress on Joseph E. Johnston's reinstatement. 25 pp.","Mr. Fields to re-enclose grave yard; lodging and financial arrangements for brother Peter. 2 pp. ALS.","Encloses his reply to Gen. George W. Mindil's pamphlet \"The Battle of Fair Oaks,\" as copied for the Court of Paris. 1 p. Cy of LS. Including Cy of Ms by Joseph E. Johnston. 20 pp.","Concerning Col. Marshall's address as not being an attack against JEJ, but rather a criticism of some statements of JEJ's in regard to the army around Richmond [during the war]. Comments on Marshall's address and includes points of controversy with his recollections with statistical information; corrects JEJ on points regarding himself and statements made about him and his command in JEJ's book; apologizes for mentioning these matters and does not do so to complain; mentions the courtesy and kindness which JEJ always treated him. \"You know that when any one undertakes to write a historical account of events, there is a right in the part of those who disagree with the writer, to criticize and analyze his statements.\" 6 pp. ALS.","Concerning the Georgia Brigade Lawton took to Virginia in June 1862 and the details surrounding the situation. 3 pp. ALS.","Has enclosed an extract from a letter of Gen. Joseph E. Johnston \"in the hope that it may be of some service to you and history.\" 1 p. ALS. Inclusing a Cy of LS from Jos[eph] E. Johnston, Savannah, [Ga.], to Colonel [John P. Nicholson], n.p., 14 April 1875, defending what he had written about a battle fought at Fair Oaks. 1 p.","Explanation of a delay in payment of a $1000 note. 2 pp. ALS.","Detailed comments on the Count of Paris' letters concerning the Battle of Seven Pines, defending what himself, Longstreet, [D. H.] Hill, and Smith had reported; also extensive defense of himself and descriptions of his and others' actions at the Battle of Fair Oaks; asks if he received an autograph note of Gen[era]l [Robert E.] Lee. 3 pp. ALS.","Invitation to attend and act as Chief Marshall at the unveiling of the Foley Statue of [\"Stonewall\"] Jackson on the 26th of October. 1 p. ALS.","Concerning the recent publication by the press of \"our late correspondence\"; the desire for you to accept the position of Marshall in chief on the 16th, and Mr. Valentine is interested in executing a bust of you. 1 p. ALS.","Economic discussion of the Hawaiian Treaty which will remove the rice tariff, and how it will affect the rice farmers in South Carolina, Georgia, and Louisiana; concern over land losing its value and people being forced out of work; alludes to North/South disputes over the problem, stating that the planter will be \"unable to stand up under the burden imposed upon him for the benefit of Northern manufacturers\"; asks him to vote against the treaty and to relay the same messages to Col. [Robert W.] Withers. 1 p. ALS.","Discusses Southern political systems, the Democratic nomination convention in St. Louis, and Northern attitudes toward the South. 4 pp. ALS. Including typescript. 3 pp.","Thanks him for the \"handsome testimonial\" and tribute sent to him from such a \"noble chieftain.\" 2 pp. ALS.","Has learned through Judge [Robert W.] Hughes that he [JWJ] will support President Hayes' administration; expresses wish for him to withold support until he knows more fully the President's \"Southern policy\"; discussion of JWJ's son applying to West Point or just joining the Army. 2 pp. ALS.","Cancellation of plans due to wife's illness; discussion of his friend Haine [?], who was dissapointed because the P.O. Dept. appointment was not filled; he is now trying for the office of Marshall, which will be vacant on the expiration of the term of the incumbent, according to [Judge Robert W.] Hughes; hopes he [JWJ] will lend his support to Haine [?]. 3 pp. ALS.","Expression of friendship; gives correction of Pickett's strength of 4500 instead of 5500 as previously reported. 2 pp. ALS.","Ben has decided to settle in Richmond; [Robert W.] Hughes does not think that it is a wise move since it was flooded with medical men after the war and recommends Norfolk instead; also the comment that there is a strong Catholic influence [in Norfolk] which would also help Ben professionally. 4 pp. ALS.","Has sent application for Joe's [Johnston] benefit; feels that [Robert W.] Hughes has excellent sense and judgement [referring to his opinions of where Ben should set up a medical practice]. 1 p. ALS.","More discussions of Ben setting up medical practice in Richmond. 2 pp. ALS.","Requests that he be sent the Texas-Pacific R.R. Bill so that he may read it, as it is so unlike the Bill passed at the St. Louis Convention of 1975, he feels it will aid the South, and not the North; his friend, John C. Brown, is V[ice] Pres[iden]t of the Institution [governing the railroad?]. 1 p. ALS.","Discusses economy of the South and resulting problems; anti-military sentiments of the South; and character of Tilden and Hayes. 4 pp. ALS. including typescript. 3 pp.","Discussing the Greenbacker philosophy, the Electoral Commission, and the election; his views of the insurance profession; and his impressions of Tilden. 4 pp. ALS. Including typescript. 2 pp.","Again requests a copy of the Texas-Pacific R.R. Bill for his friend Robert Gourdin; would have asked Bev[erly] Tucker to send it, but he is in New Orleans, [La.], directing a convention; discussion of the reduction of the tobacco tax on Southern farmers. 1 p. ALS.","Gives glowing recommendation of Col. [Robert E.] Withers for a Democratic middle class office in the Senate; is glad to hear of his improved health; Gov. Randolph sent a copy of the new Army Bill; asks that he [JWJ] and Col. Withers read his comments on it. 1 p. ALS.","Writes on behalf of their kinsman James Southall who would like to be appointed to the new Geology professorship at the \"Va. University.\" 1p. ALS.","Will be happy to give Mr. McCloskey a recommendation on his application for an office; is pleased he sent out a circular; Lily still suffering from rheumatism. 3 pp. ALS.","Comments on a note on the F. J. Porter case and [Theodore Fitz] Randolph's speech; Lee and Jackson's operations against Pope [at 2nd Bull Run]; and the next Presidential election. 4 pp. Including typescript. 2 pp.","Comments on apparent Southern antipathy to politics; the approaching election, and the Democratic Party; will not be a candidate. 4 pp. ALS. Including typescript. 2 pp.","Is recovering from a bad sprain; believes a Democrat will win the Presidency, but a thorough civil service reform is not likely. 2 pp. ALS. including typerscript. 1 p.","Compares public morals and their effects on elections with those of 30 years ago, and discusses Hayes' use of the veto; and the ideal beauty of Pattsfield. 2 pp. ALS. Including typescript. 1 p.","Discussion of quarrels amongst members of the Westmoreland Club and Capt. John S. Wise, and the rule of secrecy and voting; will be attending his [GBK] wedding. 2 pp. ALS.","Has written to Dr. Curry who is a member of the Board of Visitors [of the Medical College of Virginia?] about a professorship; also mention of Ben's bride. 1 p. ALS.","Send picture of his mother, who was a good friend of her [Mrs. Johnston] mother [Catherine May (Milligan) McLane] 2 pp. ALS.","Invitation to attend the reuinion of the First Kentucky Brigade of Infantry \"in the late war.\" 1 p. LS.","Criticism of Lincoln and Garfield; his views of the effect of a Southern victory, and comparisons of resources of North and South in 1861. 1 pp. ALS. Including typescript. 2 pp.","Praises Frank Blair [Frances Preston Blair, Jr.]; finds the only well-founded sectional prejudice is that of favoring Virginia hams; slavery caused no inferiority of the people; continues a discussion of how the South could have won -- including more arms, a different Confederate President, and a strong move against Grant in late 1862; expresses opinion that Hardee or Stewart would have prevented Sherman's \"March to the Sea.\" 4 pp. ALS. Including typescript. 2 pp.","Concerning the approaching dedication of the Washington monument and Rice's desire to have Johnston write a letter \"which would embody your estimate of Washington in his military capacity\" and would be bound in a sheaf for the celebration. 4 pp. ALS.","Gives background of a certain picture of General [Robert E.] Lee [and JEJ taken in Savannah after the Civil War], and the photographer's name, D.J. Ryan; sees her father often and describes his [John W. Johnston] new interest in military equipment and habits of ancient and medieval people; her cousin Sue Talliaferro has been staying with them. 2 pp. ALS.","Sends desired picture and apologies for it being faded [referring to a picture of Johnston and Lee taken together in Savannah,Ga. after the war]; is going to New York, [N.Y.], to the funeral \"of a valued old friend.\" 1 p. ALS.","Copy of official report submitted by Major General James Longstreet, 10 June 1862, on the Battle of Seven Pines.1 pp. Cy of DS.","News of events since JEJ's departure from St. Louis. 1 p. ALS.","Has sent photograph of his \"lovely darling\" [wife, Lydia (McLane) Johnston], and grieves over her death. 1 p. ALS.","Discusses his proposed trip to St. Louis, and points west to inspect \"roads\"; hopes [Don Carlos] Buell will be named superintendant of the Coast Survey; discusses condition of [Henry Jackson] Hunt. 4 pp. Including typescript. 1 pp.","Complains of extremely hot weather; explains that he has no foreign correspondents from which he could acquire psotage stamps [in reference to WFL's stamp collection]. 2 pp. ALS.","Concerns republication of articles on the war which appeared in the North American Review. 1 p. ALS.","Tells of his office being in his home and that his hours are 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; invites him to use his home if he [GBJ] attends the medical convention in Washington, [D.C.]. 2 pp. ALS.","Requests that she show to Eliza [(Johnston) Hughes] the letters she has of Judge (Thomas T.) Bouldin announcing Charles' [Clement Johnston] death, and his [JEJ] fathers' [Peter Johnston] death. 2 pp. ALS.","Acknowledges receipt of a St. Louis paper. 1 p. ALS.","Was impressed by his conduct at Yorktown and 7 Pines; applied for his appointment to a vacancy in 1864; the recommendation may have been held up in the office of Gen. [Braxton] Bragg. 2 pp. ALS. Including p.s., from J. E. Johnston, to Gen. D. H. Hill, explaining that his questions pertained to what sort of paper he should write -- not because of \"the fear of entangling myself.\" 1 p.","Acknowledges receipt of a St. Louis paper. 1 p. ALS.","Can't hope to see Johnston until the weather warms; discusses financial difficulties related to civil and political rights. 2 pp. ALS.","Reminisces about family ties with his [SSL] grandparents [Anna Marie (Mason) Lee and Sydney Smith Lee]; is very proud of him and always happy to hear from him. 1 p. ALS.","Wishes Gantt would move to Washington and leave his \"unfashionable\" location; discusses reasons for [Benjamin Stoddard] Ewell being refused a professorship at William and Mary after using at least $15,000 of his own money to save it; his tour of inspection will be delayed until Congress appropriates the money. 2 pp. ALS. Including typescript. 1 p.","Comments on fashions in St. Louis; opinions of slavery; and a defense of [Richard S.] Ewell against attacks by [P.G.T.] Beauregard. 4 pp. ALS. Including typescript. 2 pp.","Details Confederate blunders in the areas of buying up cotton to sell for arms, and not moving against McClellan in force in 1862, or putting Lee in command on May 31, [1862?]; also Bragg not capturing Union troops in West Tennessee; troops in Arkansas not being transferred to Mississippi, and Hood being put opposite Sherman instead of Hardee or Stewart. 4 pp. ALS. Including typescript. 2 pp.","Gives account of his recent trip through the Rocky Mountains and on to the Pacific Ocean, and of all the land's beauty. 3 pp. ALS.","Had no idea of the disaster to the Democratic party; describes a situation in Williamsburg as being the consequence of a large number of Negroes brought there by the military occupation; Gettysburg will not be as bad as the effect of Negro supremacy; Henry A. Wise turned Democrat to run for Governor; doesn't understand why Gantt's St. Louis house won't sell; as a child, heard much discussion of the authorship of the \"Junius\" letters, and feels Lord Lyttelton is a good possibility; death of a niece. 3 pp. ALS. including typescript. 2 pp.","Sends news of death of General [Henry] Hunt -- an old friend. 2 pp. ALS. Including typescript. 1 p.","Is concerned about her father's [John W. Johnston] relapses, but cannot come to visit yet due to preparing his office for its next occupant; tells of preparation of the court of the great \"pension building\" for the inauguration ballroom. 2 pp. ALS.","Discusses use of contributed funds to buy a house for Mrs. [Henry] Hunt and her other funds; and strategies for Congressional aid for her. 4 pp. ALS. Including typescript. 2 pp.","Requests Johnston's presence at an Inter-State Drill to be held in Nashville. 1 p. TLS.","Concerning Johnston's election to the honorary vice presidency of the District of Columbia Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. 1 p. LS.","Conveys suggestion of a dinner for the Comte de Paris; suggests dinner be in private, including only Mr. [Robert M.] McLane and a nephew to entertain the Comte's son. 2 pp. ALS.","Asks for his expression of approval toward the plans of Grand Reunion of the \"Blue and Gray\" to be held at Chicago, [Ill.], during the Exposition in 1893; gives ideas about a parade, and a pavillion being erected to exhibit relics of the [Civil] War from both sides. 2 pp. ALS.","Is sorry to hear he has been ill, and hopes that he is recovering \"for there are few men whom the old Confederates need as much as...yourself.\" 1 p. LS.","Expressions of hope for a speedy recovery. 2 pp. ALS.","Regrets that he will not be able to attend the funeral service of [McLane s brother-in-law] JEJ; expressions of sorry and sympathy. 2 pp. ALS.","3 pp. Cy of DS.","Concerning \"the prejudices of a single non-combatant\" in opposition to \"the preference of so many thousand fighting men.\" 1 p. ALS.","1 p. ACS.","Accepts invitation to call; invites Mrs. McLane to join Mr. and Mrs. Milman and her breakfast. 2 pp. ANS.","5 pp. TMs.","44 p. DF of D.","Incomplete. 10 pp. Ms.","40 pp. Ams.","1 p. Ph.","Printed by D. Appleton \u0026 Co. 1 item.","Reports on the great improvements in the school; is pleased her aunt has a good gardener and describes their gardens at school; did not practice her music enough at home so Mr. Bozzaotra criticizes her time; lists the gloves, corsets, shoes, and handkerchiefs she needs, and asks for Corinne in French. 2 pp. TCy.","Comments on various aunts and uncles, including \"Uncle Joe\" [Joseph E. Johnston]; unhappy that she will not see Preston for 2 years; mentions that the school has 25 or 26 students - mainly ones who were at \"Liberty.\" 1 p. TCy.","Comments on the lack of letters from Preston and on activities of Uncle Peter [Johnston] and Aunt Jane. Enclosed is a lengthy postscript from Ed[ward] W[illia]m Johnston teasing him on his new position and describing the fate of the school at Liberty and his at Botetourt Springs; mentions pleasant neighborhoods. 2 pp TCy.","Chastises him for not writing. 1 p. TCy.","Imagines that Preston's letters to her have gone to the Springs, where she plans to go to attend at least one more session of Uncle E[dward William Johnston]'s school; would be there now except neither Uncle Ben nor Uncle John can take her; inquires about Uncle Jo[seph E. Johnston]. 1 p. TCy.","Wanted to join Uncle Jo[seph E. Johnston] at the Springs but it meant Aunt Sally would be alone too long; lengthy news of various aunts and uncles and the possibility that some of them may move to Texas. 2 pp. TCy.","Asks his preference on being called \"brother\" or \"Preston,\" for Aunt Sally says \"Pres\" is disrespectful; lengthy news of various uncles and aunts and her fear that she will miss seeing Uncle Jo[seph E. Johnston] at the Springs; describes Cherie's [Mrs. Edward W. Johnston] drinking problem. 2 pp. TCy.","Asks for more frequent letters; only time for writing letters is one hour at night; has no news of relatives. 2 pp. TCy. Including TCy of N from Ed[ward] W[illia]m Johnston, [Botetourt Springs, Va.], to [John] Pres[ton Johnston, U.S. Military Academy, West Point, N.Y.], Feb[ruar]y 22, 1840, sending news of Jo[seph E. Johnston] who is at Cape Florida but will probably go to Washington late in the month, and from there be sent to the Northern frontier. 2 pp. TCy;","Sends Eliza M. Johnston's school report for February 1840. 1 p. TCy.","Sends news of various relatives including report that Uncle Jo[seph E. Johnston] is expected to return to Washington this monh. 2 pp. TCy.","Mentions Uncle Jo[seph E. Johnston]'s plan to return to Florida, and the poor condition of Uncle Edward [W. Johnston's] school, including the deaths of 3 former students. 1 p. TCy.","Describes a recent picnic given by Mrs. General Watts with mint julip lacking in water; mentions various aunts and uncles; and inquires about a missing portrait of Uncle Benjamin. 2 pp. TCy.","Sends her report for June with an explanation of a few bad marks; describes Mr. Goodsicki of Richmond, the new dancing master; inquires about Uncle John [B. Floyd]. 2 pp. TCy.","Writes before leaving for Richmond where she looks forward to spending the winter; inquires about \"Cousin Eliza\" Carrington and \"the General\"; knows Uncle Edward [W. Johnston] is hurt that she is going to Mr. Perieo's school instead of returning to his. 2 pp. TCy.","Informs of her recent confirmation by Bishop [William] Meade; reports Aunt Jane's move to Tuscaloosa and Cousin Maria's death. 1 p. TCy.","Writes of many friends and relatives who are ill or dead. 1 p. TCy.","Must work hard the rest of the session for she found herself behind upon her return; needs corsets, handkerchiefs and a white dress. 1 p. TCy.","Regrets her Aunt's uneasiness but feels it is groundless and that \"Uncle\" will return home soon; has little time because of the concert and review lessons; needs shoes for she has \"nearly danced out\" those she has. 1 p. TCy.","88 pp. MsV.","42 pp. MsV.","Edited by Richard M. McMurry. 46 pp. Typescript.","Edited by Richard M. McMurry. 59 pp. Typescript.","Edited by Richard M. McMurry. 54 pp. Typescript.","19 pp. PM.","Most entries are headed Meridian, [Miss.], or Dalton, [Ga.]. 183 pp. MsV. Including: a memo, Jan[uar]y 30, 1862 of Thomas Jordan, A[ssistant] Adj[utant] Gen[era]l Head Quarters, 18th Comp[an]y, [?], on $694.50 spent in keeping open communications with Washington, D.C. 2 pp.; newspaper clipping, n.d., about a seech of [CSA] Senator Semmes attacking Johnston. 1 p.","52 pp. MsV. including Cys of Ls relating to the Kansas expedition. November 1, 1858 - June 22, 1859. 15 pp. Also including miscellaneous financial notes. 7 pp. MsV. 1. Not filmed.","MsV. 2. Not filmed.","68 p. MsV. Including a Cy of LS from L[eonidas] Polk, Demapolis, [Alabama?], to Gen[era]l J. E. Johnston, n.p., May 4, 1864. 1 p. Also including \"Directions given by Gen[era]l Johnston for the evacuation of the line at Yorktown,\" n.d. 2 pp. Also including a memorandum of agreement, April 18, 1865, between General Johnston and Sherman for the surrender of the Confederate troops, with associated letters and notes by B. S. Ewell. 10 pp. [Portions of this volume were copied for the Official Records of the War of the Rebellion.] MsV 3.","237 pp. MsV. Including index to the first 52 pp. Also including a Telegram Book for 1 February 1862-3 March 1862. 9 pp. MsV. 4. Filmed.","21 pp. MsV. Including NCls, 1863-1864, collected by B.S. Ewell about J.E. Johnston. 44 pp. Also including loose NCls, mainly 1891, on Johnston's death and funeral. 12 pp. The General Orders were copied for the \"Official Records of the War of the Rebellion.\" MsV. 5. Filmed.","270 pp. MsV. This volume was copied for the \"Official Records of the War of the Rebellion.\" MsV. 6. Filmed.","6 pp. MsV. Filmed.","Including his dispatches during the siege of Jackson, Mississippi. 64 pp. MsV. Filmed.","Most dispatches are from Morton on Meridian, Mississippi. Parts of this volume were copied for the \"Official Records of the War of the Rebellion.\" 72 pp. MsV. Filmed.","Most letters are from Meridian, Mississippi, or Dalton, Georgia, and some are lengthy reports of Johnston's command. 103 pp. MsV. Filmed.","131 pp. MsV. Including a report of Benjamin S. Ewell's visit to Richmond, 8-20 APril 1864. 16 pp. Also including B.S. Ewell's comparison of the campaigns in Virginia and Georgia in the spring and summer of 1864. 10 pp. Also including tabulations of strengths and losses, 7 December 1863-9 July 1864. 3 pp. Also including a narrative by B.S. Ewell, 5 August 1864, on Johnston's removal from command. 2 pp. Copied for the \"Official Records of the War of the Rebellion.\" Filmed.","54 pp. MsV. Including Cys of Ls, 29 April 1862-28 June 1863, from J.E. Johnston, to Lydian McLane Johnston. 10 pp. Also including telegrams, 4 May 1864-20 May 1864. 4 pp. Also including a report, 15 February 1865, of General Hood while commanding the Army of Tennessee, 18 July 1864-23 January 1865. 17 pp. Also including statistics on the Manassas Army, 31 December 1861. 1 pp. Also including Df. of Ls by Benjamin S. Ewell, n.d. 2 pp. Portions of this volume were copied for the \"Official Records of the Army of the Rebellion.\" Filmed.","121 pp. MsV. Filmed.","6 pp. MsV. Including Joseph E. Johnston's notes on General W.T. Sherman's Memoirs. 3 pp. Also including note of General T.G. Rhett's address. 1 p. Filmed.","48 pp. MsV. Including Returns of Troops, 17 March 1865-24 April 1865. 5 pp. Also including a memo on wounded Confederate and Federal troops. 1 p. Also including NCls regarding Johnston, 1864, 37 pp., and loose clippings, 2 pp. Portions of this volume were copied for the \"Official Records of the War of the Rebellion.\" Filmed.","188 pp. MsV. Filmed.","204 pp. MsV. Filmed.","204 pp. MsV. Filmed.","Principle accounts are with Major A.D. Banks and D. Appleton \u0026 Co. MsV. 125 pp. Not filmed.","150 pp. MsV. Including copies of correspondence regarding his insurance business in Richmond, Va., 20 February 1875-5 June 1878. 113 pp. Also including correspondence with the Home Insurance COmpany, headed Washington, D.C., 19 January 1883-19 February 1883. 4 pp. Not filmed.","Gives accounts for travel in North Carolina and Virginia, as well as population counts of cities in those states; also account of Joseph E. Johnston with Pan Electric Association. 11 pp. MsV. Not filmed.","A one page letter sent from General Joseph E. Johnston to Brigadier General John H. Kelly regarding the transport and exchange of unfit cavalry horses. The letter is accompanied by two different transcriptions, one of which is labeled as having been done by Jeff Toalson on August 14, 2020."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eBefore reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.\u003c/p\u003e  ","\u003cp\u003eBefore reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.\u003c/p\u003e"],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Use:","Conditions Governing Use"],"userestrict_tesim":["Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.","Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library."],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center"],"persname_ssim":["Johnston, Joseph Eggleston, 1807-1891","Beauregard, Pierre Gustave Toutant, 1818-1893","Bragg, Braxton, 1817-1876","Early, Jubal Anderson, 1816-1894","Ewell, Benjamin Stoddert, 1810-1894","Gantt, Thomas T. (Thomas Tasker), 1814-1889","Gorgas, Josiah, 1818-1883","Hampton, Wade, 1818-1902","Hill, D. H. (Daniel Harvey), 1821-1889","Johnston, George Ben, 1853-1916","Lee, Robert Edward, 1807-1870","Longstreet, James, 1821-1904","Sherman, William Tecumseh, 1820-1891"],"names_coll_ssim":["Beauregard, Pierre Gustave Toutant, 1818-1893","Bragg, Braxton, 1817-1876","Early, Jubal Anderson, 1816-1894","Ewell, Benjamin Stoddert, 1810-1894","Gantt, Thomas T. (Thomas Tasker), 1814-1889","Gorgas, Josiah, 1818-1883","Hampton, Wade, 1818-1902","Hill, D. H. (Daniel Harvey), 1821-1889","Johnston, George Ben, 1853-1916","Lee, Robert Edward, 1807-1870","Longstreet, James, 1821-1904","Sherman, William Tecumseh, 1820-1891"],"names_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center","Johnston, Joseph Eggleston, 1807-1891","Beauregard, Pierre Gustave Toutant, 1818-1893","Bragg, Braxton, 1817-1876","Early, Jubal Anderson, 1816-1894","Ewell, Benjamin Stoddert, 1810-1894","Gantt, Thomas T. (Thomas Tasker), 1814-1889","Gorgas, Josiah, 1818-1883","Hampton, Wade, 1818-1902","Hill, D. H. (Daniel Harvey), 1821-1889","Johnston, George Ben, 1853-1916","Lee, Robert Edward, 1807-1870","Longstreet, James, 1821-1904","Sherman, William Tecumseh, 1820-1891"],"language_ssim":["English"],"total_component_count_is":259,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-06-23T07:41:50.510Z","collection":{"numFound":1,"start":0,"numFoundExact":true,"docs":[{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_1388","ead_ssi":"viw_repositories_2_resources_1388","_root_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_1388","_nest_parent_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_1388","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/WM/repositories_2_resources_1388.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Johnston, Joseph E. Papers","title_ssm":["Joseph E. Johnston Papers"],"title_tesim":["Joseph E. Johnston Papers"],"unitdate_ssm":["1825-1891"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1825-1891"],"normalized_date_ssm":["1825/1891"],"normalized_title_ssm":["Joseph E. Johnston Papers, 1825/1891"],"text":["Joseph E. Johnston Papers, 1825/1891","Mss. 39.1 J63","/repositories/2/resources/1388","Atlanta Campaign, 1864","Georgia--History--Civil War, 1861-1865","United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865","Agendas (administrative records)","Correspondence","Diaries","Engravings (Prints)","Letter books","Scrapbooks","Typescripts","264 items","Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","The collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","Accession 2001.35 addition filed in Box 1.","Joseph Eggleston Johnston was a general in the Confederate Army, CSA. Further information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki: .","Any materials produced during the Civil War (Box 1, Folder 4) can only be viewed on microfilm.  Also, boxes 4-6 can only be viewed on microfilm. When available, microfilm, photocopies, digital surrogates, or other reproductions must be used in place of original documents.","Processed by Cynthia B. Brown in 1981. Box and folder list compiled by Meredith Ramey, SCRC staff, in March 2012.","Related collections are Robert Morton Hughes Papers, Robert William Hughes Papers and John B. Floyd Papers, College of William and Mary.","Papers of Joseph E. Johnston, C.S.A. General during the American Civil War, including correspondence which reflect his long military career and interest in his nephews, John Warfield Johnston and John Preston Johnston.","The papers include a diary, 1857, of Johnston's survey of the southern boundary of Kansas and eighteen volumes of Civil War dispatches and telegrams.","The collection also includes a diary, 1 May-31 July 1864, of Thomas B. Mackall; letters received by Louis McLane (including letters from Andrew Jackson and Lafayette) and typescripts of letters by Eliza Johnston Hughes.","Subjects concern Braxton Bragg, Benjamin Stoddert Ewell, William Joseph Hardee, George Ben Johnston, and the American Civil War (including the Atlanta Campaign of 1864). Correspondents include P. G. T. Beauregard, Jubal Early, Thomas Tasker Gantt, Josiah Gorgas, Wade Hampton, D.H. Hill, Robert E. Lee, James Longstreet and W.T. Sherman (General Order #18 of Johnston surrendering and giving terms to Sherman); as well as members of Johnston's family, Beverly R. Johnston, John Preston Johnston and John Warfield Johnston.","A list of books in the Rare Book Collection which were owned by Joseph E. Johnston is in Box 1. Accession 2001.35 addition filed in Box 1.","The Civil War dispatch and telegram books are available on microfilm for use in Swem Library or the microfilm may be requested via inter-library loan. The Joseph E. Johnston Papers, 1825-1891, in Swem Library's microforms area is on 6 reels, call number E467.1 .J74 A2.","Discusses his mother's recent death. 2 pp. ALS.","Discusses a recent change [marriage to Ann Bernard] in his father's life which will make it less solitary; must decide by June whether to remain in the Army and choose the Infantry or the Artillery. 2 pp. ALS.","Concerning the death of McLane's father, the office made vacant by his death, and the introduction of Mr. F. B. Ogden by this letter. 2 pp. LS.","Discusses the forces gathering for the coming Revolution [of 1830]. 1 p. ALS.","Concerning a strong interest and desire for prosperity for the United States. 2 pp. ALS.","Concerns procedure for the presentation of copies of publications of the Commissioners of Public Records to the United States. 3 pp. ADF and L.","Is not in love, though from time to time feels tenderness towards and interest in the appearance and conversation of a particular woman. 4 pp. ALS.","Is anxious to see \"those who remain\" [after the deaths of his father and brother]; saw John Preston \"at the university\"; comments on the matrimonial propensity of young people; is susceptible to the charms of so many women that they neutralize each other. 3 pp. ALS.","Discusses plans for Louisa's son John [W. Johnston], and the need for John to travel on his own; mentions various relatives he has seen and Jane's plans; missed seeing \"Mama in Richmond.\" 4 pp. ALS.","Had a miserable march through the country and is in quite a bad humor; describes foiled plans to go to Richmond; the weather has been as cold as a Virginia winter; gossip of Harrison [?] traveling to Augusta, [Ga.], to see a lady. 3 pp. ALS.","Is going back to Old Point Comfort, [Va.]; describes the \"delicious moonlight nights\" and the \"very pretty Indian girls.\" 2 pp. ALS.","Discussion of money matters; hopes to make a trip to Florida in the winter; talk of a horserace in which he lost $750.00; needs a horse for fox-hunting; cannot visit due to his [BRJ] \"bachelor\" state. 3 pp. ALS.","Is on his way to assist Gen[era]l Scott in the war against the Seminoles; describes his journey south; waiting for a steamboat to take them down the St. John's River, [Fla.]; describes the Army and gives the number of Indians to be estimated at about 3500, although he thinks that figure is exaggerated; soldiers complaining of having to boil and eat pork; heard from John that all of their Negroes had been sold and that all of the \"affairs\" were still unsettled; is saddened that Sam [a slave] was sold. 2 pp. ALS.","Gives his reasons for resigning; is now employed in the Top[ograophi]c Bureau; news of Edward and Webb separating, and Edward composing literary works - probably on the life of Patrick Henry; has heard of his [BRJ] \"matrimonial intentions\" and warns him not to be rash; wishes for him to meet some of the lovely ladies in Washington. 3 pp. ALS.","Appoints Mr. [John Preson] Johnston to the Military Academy, but cannot appoint Stephen J. Crockett, as regulations allow only one cadet per congressional district. 1 p. ALS.","Philosophical letter giving advice about writing letters, suffering through hard times and looking upon him [JEJ] as a brother, not a uncle. 3 pp. ALS.","Tells of upcoming trips to Elizabeth Town, N.J., to meet General Scott at Head Quarters, then on to Trenton, and then to Washington, [D.C.]. he will not, however, be able to stop to visit him [JPJ] due to troop movements; gives travel instructions and descriptions of a new black trunk for him. 3 pp. ALS.","I sorry, but cannot send any money because he doesn't have any; gives more detailed travel instructions for Pres to follow on his trip from Washington, through Baltimore, and on to Philadelphia and Trenton, including the use of a steamboat. 2 pp, ALS,","Gives instructions as to where and how he will receive some money from a friend of his [JEJ] in Washington. 1 p. ALS","Is glad he is enjoying school so much, and encourages him \"to make a good use of the faculties nature has given...\"; hopes to visit in the latter part of October; discusses a survey of an area east of the St. Regis which will keep him busy outside until the weather turns cool; the President and the Sec. of War have visited, and \"peace and tranquility are restored\"; tell Lizzie to write. 3 pp. ALS. including typescript, 3 pp.","Is happy he has become so \"naturalized\" to school, but cautions him not to rely too heavily on his present knowledge of mathematics; he [JPJ] should feel lucky that his Uncle Bev wrote to him, as he never writes to anyone; will stop by and see him in 10 days, but only for a few hours, as neither have much time; has received accounts of Harvey Michele's \"Texas Scheme\" from cousin John; other family news. 3 pp. ALS.","Was disappointed to find that Lizzie was still at Burke's Garden, and not in school -- hopes that will be taken care of soon; news of visit to Edward's farm and his horse \"Tigertail\"; comments on disposition and application of JPJ. 2 pp, ALS.","Permission for J[ohn] P[reston] Johnstone [sic] to move from one barracks room to another. Signed also by R. Delarfield, Supt. of M.A., and by J. Hayfoot. 1 p. DS.","Is on his way back to Washington from Florida; has had gratifying accounts of Pres in school, and urges him [BRJ] to write him; speaks lovingly of Pres and gives Mrs. Carrington much of the credit for his [JPJ] upbringing; discussion of Eliza and her education, or lack thereof; wants family new. 3 pp. ALS.","Saw Professor Capt. Blis who gave a satisfying account of his progress at school; has just returned from southern Florida where he spent the winter; comments on the state of military affairs in that territory and a bill before Congress to raise additional forces to fight in the Seminole War; gives advice and to read the greats authors and Latin \"in the original\" if there is spare time. 3 pp. ALS.","Gives an explanation of why he could not visit him, and expresses gratification and pride in all of his accomplishments; is located in the country between Lake Huron and Lake Superior, surveying the land for possible fortification; comments on the abundance of trout and whitefish, and how much Uncle Edward would enjoy fishing there. 3 pp. ALS.","Will not be going to Florida for the winter; Edward is considering selling his land and settling in Abingdon, Lynchburg, or Columbia; they had a \"preserving\" snow storm on the 18th, which signaled the beginning of winter; there is a truce in Florida now, and a group of Seminole chiefs, including Sam Jones, wild Cat, and Tiger Tail are traveling to Washington to make the final arrangements; hopes that Lizzie will be sent to Washington instead of Richmond, and comments that he would like her to know that he has not proposed to anyone, just like the song \"I Don't Propose.\" 2 pp. ALS.","1 p. Ms. Including Xcy of Ms. 1 p.","Just returned from an extended visit to the Sabine, and is concerned because he has not heard from him in a while. 1 p. ALS.","Will be spending the summer in Mackinac, instructions to get any clothing needed from Sam[uel] Frost, a merchant tailor in New York, [N.Y.], and to have them charged to his [JEJ] bill. 1 p. ALS.","A school friend of JPJ's, Thompson Mason, will be coming soon, and JEJ wishes him to be welcomed and treated well, and also his mother; is still on his journey to Lake Michigan, and is not sure when he will be back by West Point; hopes he [JPJ] is enjoying his furlough, and wishes for him to stop and see Col. Preston, Mr. Hopkins, and Mrs. Merrick. 3 pp. ALS.","Gives his upcoming itinerary; news of his [JPJ] clothes being sent by the tailor, [Samuel] Frost. 1 p. ALS.","1 p. ANS.","Has heard about an epidemic at West Point and is anxious about his [JPJ] health; mention of a cadet Mason, near death and hopes that it is not his friend [Thompson Mason], has been in Buffalo about 15 days and may remain another month; is interested about news from Va. relatives. 1 p. ALS.","Consoles him [JPJ] about the lack of correspondence from his relatives; gives excuse of being ill for his lack of correspondence; tells of his great love for him and mentions also his love of a sweetheart; Cousin Tom's wedding has been postponed until the Fall; Lizzie is in Columbia and spends her free time at Cousin Margaret's home; gossip of a possible duel between Mr. [Henry A.] Wise and Mr. [Edward] Stanley [sic] Stanly; talk of Affghan [sic] war and the end of the Florida war [Seminole War]. 3 pp. ALS.","Mention of his [JPJ] court martial; praise of Gen[era]l Worth; some old family news. 2 pp. ALS.","Explains the lack of correspondence during the winter; discussion on his [JPJ] future, involving going into industry or remaining in the Army, giving pros and cons of each; had a pleasant trip to New Orleans, [La.]; comment about women being \"pleasant and attractive creatures, beyond denial,\" but only \"when one has nothing else to think of, or to excite him.\" 3 pp. ALS.","Will not be able to come to graduation due to detainment \"by authority\"; gives advice on selection fo a regiment or a corp; is on his way to the Northeast Boundary after Houlton, Maine. 2 pp. ALS.","Concerning JEJ's recent marriage; sword is in safe keeping; and questions JEJ on future travel plans. 4 pp ALS.","Mentions many mutual friends in England, and Mrs. McLane's family. 4 pp. ALS. including a TCy of ALS. 1 p.","Asks him [JPJ] to obtain leave to come for a visit as he cannot leave; explains note to Lieut. Knowlton. 2 pp. ALS. Including ANS from J[oseph] E. Johnston, New York, [N.Y.], to [?] Knowlton, [West Point, N.Y.?], 15 November [18]45, asking a favor of lending JPJ some money so he may be able to visit him [JEJ]. 1 p.","Mentions friends, [?] May and Pike Graham, with army in Mexico and speaks of companies raised in Washington Co., Va., and vicinity. 3 pp. ALS.","Orders Lieut. J[ohn] P[reston] Johnston to detatched service and Lieut. R[ichard] H. L. Johnston to duty under him. 1 p. DS.","Letter of introduction for his son John Wickham Leigh. 1 p. ALS.","Mention of the President's [Millard Fillmore] message and the report of the General-in-Chief [of the Army?], and how it will affect the Top[ographica]l Corps; yearns for a promotion, and asks him to put in a good word for him; mentions he has 8 or 10 scars from battles with Indians; also suggests General [Winfield] Scott or General Dawson of Georgia for recommendations; asks for \"little Lissie's\" [Eliza (Johnston) Hughes] new husband's name. 2 pp. Pst. (From an original belonging to W[illia]m Armour, New York City, N.Y.)","7 pp. D.","Opinion confirming Joseph E. Johnston's rank as Brevet Colonel. 10 pp. DS.","Congratulations on Johnston's appointment as Quartermaster General of the Army. 1 p. ALS.","Concerns the Secession Convention held in Richmond. 3 pp. ALS.","1 item. See Oversize File.","Notifies Gorgas of a telegraphed dispatch regarding captured muskets. 1 p. ALS.","Reports that Col. [Nathan George] Evans engaged. most of the day yesterday in battle with the enemy, utilizing twelve regts. and five batteries, near the Potomac River; heavy casualties and 200 prisoners taken, as well as six field pieces. 1 p. ALS.","1 p. DS. See Oversize File.","List of killed, wounded, and missing in the battle of Ball's Bluff, [Va.], fought 21 Oct. 1861. 11 p. D.","1 p. DS. See Oversize File.","One letter written by General Joseph Eggleston Johnston of the Confederate Army to fellow General P. G. T. Beauregard, replying to the latter's proposed troop movement. The letter is dated January 14, 1862, and is sent from the Northern Virginia headquarters of the Confederate Army. A transcript of the letter and biographical information on General Johnston in also included.","1 p. ALS. Urges keeping the York River open to gunboats [two days prior to the Battle of Williamsburg]; Hill not to command his rear guard and to continue the fire after midnight; adds postscript \"I would like to have the vessels sunk.\"","Map. 1 item.","Agrees to send Capt. Mason and Lt. Col. Harvey to him as soon as possible; is pleased that he is \"again able to take the field.\" 1 p. ALS.","1 p. DS.","Acknowledges receipt of Dick's letter to Col. W. Hoffman, Comissary General of Prisoners, Washington, [D.C.], 5 March 1863, regarding sending of 150 citizen prisoners for exchange. [with extensive endorsements]. 4 pp. Cy of DS.","Lists 14 men and 11 women. 1 p. Cy of DC. Including Cy of D from F. A. Dick, Lt. Col. Prov[ost] Mar[shall] Gen[eral], 12 May 1863, listing 14 family members to be passed through the lines with their husbands and fathers. 1 p.","Sends message urging JEJ to report about the fall of Vicksburg at the Court of Enquiry at Montgomery, [Ala.]. 1 p. ALS.","1 p. PD.","1 p. PD.","Discussion of the transfer of Major Barton from Gen[era]l Pol's command to his, and the misuse of Army funds; strategic discussion of upcoming battle in March, the deterioration of their horses, and [U.S.] Grant taking advantage of Longstreet's poor artillery and driving him back into Va.; reminds him to secure all his papers at home as \"they will be very important to me after the war\"; description of transfer of family silver through Nicati [sic] [Nicketti Floyd Johnston?]. 2 pp. ALS.","Regrets losing him because of government orders; had high expectations for his help and from his expedition. 1 p. ALS.","\"Report of Gen[era]l Hood.\" 1 p. Incomplete.","Gen[era]l Cobb is to address the people tonight; gives opinion of how to regroup and states that \"you [JEJ] alone can bring back the old soldiers to their colors or engage other to join\"; describes feeling of bitterness for Mr. [Jefferson] Davis, and that his supporters say \"he had proved himself utterly incapable of conducting the war\"; talk of Lee's popularity waning also if he \"doesn't at once, show independence and pursue a course at least masked by being widely different from Mr. D[avis'], as well as people thinking that he [Lee] did not prevent him [JEJ] from being removed, not to mention not restoring him [JEJ] back.\" 3 pp. ALS.","Concerning statistics of men and supplies; and prefers to have a commader other than Gen. Bragg for he \"has made me a scapegoat.\" 2 pp. ALS.","1 p. DS. See Oversize File.","1 p. DS.","Table of the Return of the Effective Strength of the Army of Tennessee, listing numbers in Lee's Corps, Total Infantry, and Kanapanx's Battery. 1 p. DS.","Discusses President Lincoln's assassination in relation to the South's strength in the Civil War. 3 pp. ALS.","1 p. AMsS.","1 p. AMsS.","Is writing a narrative of the war, but has lost many of his papers, asks Cummings' opinions, especially on the subjects of campaigns in Tennessee in 1863 and Georgia in 1864. 3 pp. ALS.","1 p. PD.","Concerning the campaign in Georgia in 1864. Cy of LS. 23 pp. Including a Cy of Ms. written by J. C. Thompson, ca. 1861, and later published during the [Civil] War, entitled \"Gen. Johnston and Gen. Hood.\" 5 pp.","Instructions to send a trunk from Edward's adopted daughter to Peter at the first opportunity; contents are papers, possibly articles written for the newspaper he [Peter] published. 2 pp. ALS.","Concerning the \"inaccuracy of your recollection of my course\" and an account of his recollections of the event [mentioned in an earlier letter]. 3 pp. ALS.","1 p. PD.","Sympathy note about the death of his son, Willie. 2 pp. ALS.","Asks for a letter of recommendation and introduction so he may join the Corps of Cavalry in Egypt; advises him to remain quiet about any disharmony between Mr. Davis and himself because of upsetting the \"thousands who are friendly to both\"; urges him to prepare for publication his reports to \"justify...motives and...actions\" by him [JEJ]. 4 pp. ALS.","Concerning the condition of the 33rd Regiment, Va. Volunteers, immediately after the close of the first battle of Manassas, 21 July 1861. 6 pp ALS.","Concerns an article on \"the flag question\" by Beauregard to be submitted to the April 1872 Baltimore Southern Magazine; also the state of the government in Louisiana -- \"quasi-revolution.\" 3 pp. ALS.","Concerns over brother Peter; question about the Confederate States' archives; had a pleasant visit from Mr. and Mrs. Holmes and their young son. 4 pp. ALS.","Sends the final draft of his statement; report only alludes to \"saving Lee's Army\"; struck out of his attacks on [Jefferson] Davis who \"poor Floyd\" called \"Mr. Jefferson Davidson.\" 4 pp. ALS.","sends check to furnish brother Peter's new room, sends holiday greetings. 1 p. ALS.","Concerning a $500 contribution to the church; the winter weather; \"another tour to raise means for completing our Church here\"; and love to Mr. and Mrs. Johnston and regards to friends in Atlanta. 3 pp. ALS.","Concerns flag of the \"Johnston Light Infantry\" to be presented by Mrs. Johnston. 2 pp. ALS.","Her letter was his first news of her grandmother, his sister's [Louisa Smith Bowen] illness; expressions of family love; has had acute rheumatism since January. 3 pp. ALS.","Talk of funding the repairs needed for the family burial grounds; \"Lily\" will be traveling to the Springs soon for her annual stay, as prescribed by her physician. 2 pp. ALS.","Wife \"Lily\" suffering from Neauralgia; grief over death of brother [Beverly]; also settlement of Beverly's estate; financial matters concerned with brother Peter. 1 p. ALS.","Instructions to buy Beverly's silver tableware at the auction of his personal effects on the 10th if no other close relative wants it; anxious over brother Peter being alone - would like to hire someone to stay with him. 1 p. ALS.","Discussion of sale of family proprety, the storing of books, and the distributing of clothes to the poor; in agreement about brother Peter living in a hotel and will send money accordingly. 4 pp. ALS.","Since the Army of fifteen years past has changed considerably, he doesn't really recommend that Ben [Goerge Ben Johnston] become commissioned; feels that the Army has lowered its standards, and that there is some prejuice agaisnt Southerners; suggests law studies instead. 3 pp. ALS.","Concerning events at first [Battle of] Manassas during Civil War. 3 pp. ALS.","Receipt for dues paid for June. 1 p. DS.","Concerning the campaign from Dalton to Atlanta and the recollection of events. 3 pp. ALS.","Relates recollections of JEJ's Cavalry leaving nothing behind to fall into enemy hands during his movement from Dalton to Atlanta. 3 pp. LS.","Concerning the loss of arms of Polk's Corps after it united with the Army of Tennessee in 1864. 2 pp. LS.","Discusses losses of men under his command in the campaign from Dalton to Atlanta. 2 pp. ALS.","Concerning Pettus' participation in the Dalton and Atlanta campaigns in Stephenson's Division of Hood's Corp. 2 pp. ALS.","Reminisces about his command in the CSA, and his memories of the Army of Tenessee. 3 pp. ALS.","Concerning the loss of arms in the Georgia campaign, recollections of events and compliments about the campaign. 4 pp. ALS.","Concerning the loss of muskets, positions, panics...in the retreat from Dalton to Atlanta in 1864 and his recollection of events. 8 pp. ALS.","Concerning Hood's article published in the New Orleans papers and the statement of the loss of small arms; greatest loss was in 27 June 1864 when Gen. McPherson's army made an assault on the position at Kenesaw Mountain. 3 pp. ALS.","Concerning the statement by Col. Oladowski [?] as to the \"Georgia campaign\" in 1864 and Lowrey's recollections. 2 pp. ALS.","Concerning controversy between Gen. Hood and Johnston and Govan's recollections of events of Johnston's campaign from Dalton to Atlanta. 4 pp. ALS.","Concerning loss of arms in Georgia in [18]64 campaign and the reporting of surrounding events. 7 pp. ALS.","Discusses communication with General A. H. Colquitt. 2 pp. ALS.","Encloses a history for Johnston's use \"without any restrictions.\" 1 p. ALS. Including an AMsS by Ja[me]s M. Kennard, n.d., n.p. relating to a supposed message from Jefferson Davis to the Confederate Congress on Joseph E. Johnston's reinstatement. 25 pp.","Mr. Fields to re-enclose grave yard; lodging and financial arrangements for brother Peter. 2 pp. ALS.","Encloses his reply to Gen. George W. Mindil's pamphlet \"The Battle of Fair Oaks,\" as copied for the Court of Paris. 1 p. Cy of LS. Including Cy of Ms by Joseph E. Johnston. 20 pp.","Concerning Col. Marshall's address as not being an attack against JEJ, but rather a criticism of some statements of JEJ's in regard to the army around Richmond [during the war]. Comments on Marshall's address and includes points of controversy with his recollections with statistical information; corrects JEJ on points regarding himself and statements made about him and his command in JEJ's book; apologizes for mentioning these matters and does not do so to complain; mentions the courtesy and kindness which JEJ always treated him. \"You know that when any one undertakes to write a historical account of events, there is a right in the part of those who disagree with the writer, to criticize and analyze his statements.\" 6 pp. ALS.","Concerning the Georgia Brigade Lawton took to Virginia in June 1862 and the details surrounding the situation. 3 pp. ALS.","Has enclosed an extract from a letter of Gen. Joseph E. Johnston \"in the hope that it may be of some service to you and history.\" 1 p. ALS. Inclusing a Cy of LS from Jos[eph] E. Johnston, Savannah, [Ga.], to Colonel [John P. Nicholson], n.p., 14 April 1875, defending what he had written about a battle fought at Fair Oaks. 1 p.","Explanation of a delay in payment of a $1000 note. 2 pp. ALS.","Detailed comments on the Count of Paris' letters concerning the Battle of Seven Pines, defending what himself, Longstreet, [D. H.] Hill, and Smith had reported; also extensive defense of himself and descriptions of his and others' actions at the Battle of Fair Oaks; asks if he received an autograph note of Gen[era]l [Robert E.] Lee. 3 pp. ALS.","Invitation to attend and act as Chief Marshall at the unveiling of the Foley Statue of [\"Stonewall\"] Jackson on the 26th of October. 1 p. ALS.","Concerning the recent publication by the press of \"our late correspondence\"; the desire for you to accept the position of Marshall in chief on the 16th, and Mr. Valentine is interested in executing a bust of you. 1 p. ALS.","Economic discussion of the Hawaiian Treaty which will remove the rice tariff, and how it will affect the rice farmers in South Carolina, Georgia, and Louisiana; concern over land losing its value and people being forced out of work; alludes to North/South disputes over the problem, stating that the planter will be \"unable to stand up under the burden imposed upon him for the benefit of Northern manufacturers\"; asks him to vote against the treaty and to relay the same messages to Col. [Robert W.] Withers. 1 p. ALS.","Discusses Southern political systems, the Democratic nomination convention in St. Louis, and Northern attitudes toward the South. 4 pp. ALS. Including typescript. 3 pp.","Thanks him for the \"handsome testimonial\" and tribute sent to him from such a \"noble chieftain.\" 2 pp. ALS.","Has learned through Judge [Robert W.] Hughes that he [JWJ] will support President Hayes' administration; expresses wish for him to withold support until he knows more fully the President's \"Southern policy\"; discussion of JWJ's son applying to West Point or just joining the Army. 2 pp. ALS.","Cancellation of plans due to wife's illness; discussion of his friend Haine [?], who was dissapointed because the P.O. Dept. appointment was not filled; he is now trying for the office of Marshall, which will be vacant on the expiration of the term of the incumbent, according to [Judge Robert W.] Hughes; hopes he [JWJ] will lend his support to Haine [?]. 3 pp. ALS.","Expression of friendship; gives correction of Pickett's strength of 4500 instead of 5500 as previously reported. 2 pp. ALS.","Ben has decided to settle in Richmond; [Robert W.] Hughes does not think that it is a wise move since it was flooded with medical men after the war and recommends Norfolk instead; also the comment that there is a strong Catholic influence [in Norfolk] which would also help Ben professionally. 4 pp. ALS.","Has sent application for Joe's [Johnston] benefit; feels that [Robert W.] Hughes has excellent sense and judgement [referring to his opinions of where Ben should set up a medical practice]. 1 p. ALS.","More discussions of Ben setting up medical practice in Richmond. 2 pp. ALS.","Requests that he be sent the Texas-Pacific R.R. Bill so that he may read it, as it is so unlike the Bill passed at the St. Louis Convention of 1975, he feels it will aid the South, and not the North; his friend, John C. Brown, is V[ice] Pres[iden]t of the Institution [governing the railroad?]. 1 p. ALS.","Discusses economy of the South and resulting problems; anti-military sentiments of the South; and character of Tilden and Hayes. 4 pp. ALS. including typescript. 3 pp.","Discussing the Greenbacker philosophy, the Electoral Commission, and the election; his views of the insurance profession; and his impressions of Tilden. 4 pp. ALS. Including typescript. 2 pp.","Again requests a copy of the Texas-Pacific R.R. Bill for his friend Robert Gourdin; would have asked Bev[erly] Tucker to send it, but he is in New Orleans, [La.], directing a convention; discussion of the reduction of the tobacco tax on Southern farmers. 1 p. ALS.","Gives glowing recommendation of Col. [Robert E.] Withers for a Democratic middle class office in the Senate; is glad to hear of his improved health; Gov. Randolph sent a copy of the new Army Bill; asks that he [JWJ] and Col. Withers read his comments on it. 1 p. ALS.","Writes on behalf of their kinsman James Southall who would like to be appointed to the new Geology professorship at the \"Va. University.\" 1p. ALS.","Will be happy to give Mr. McCloskey a recommendation on his application for an office; is pleased he sent out a circular; Lily still suffering from rheumatism. 3 pp. ALS.","Comments on a note on the F. J. Porter case and [Theodore Fitz] Randolph's speech; Lee and Jackson's operations against Pope [at 2nd Bull Run]; and the next Presidential election. 4 pp. Including typescript. 2 pp.","Comments on apparent Southern antipathy to politics; the approaching election, and the Democratic Party; will not be a candidate. 4 pp. ALS. Including typescript. 2 pp.","Is recovering from a bad sprain; believes a Democrat will win the Presidency, but a thorough civil service reform is not likely. 2 pp. ALS. including typerscript. 1 p.","Compares public morals and their effects on elections with those of 30 years ago, and discusses Hayes' use of the veto; and the ideal beauty of Pattsfield. 2 pp. ALS. Including typescript. 1 p.","Discussion of quarrels amongst members of the Westmoreland Club and Capt. John S. Wise, and the rule of secrecy and voting; will be attending his [GBK] wedding. 2 pp. ALS.","Has written to Dr. Curry who is a member of the Board of Visitors [of the Medical College of Virginia?] about a professorship; also mention of Ben's bride. 1 p. ALS.","Send picture of his mother, who was a good friend of her [Mrs. Johnston] mother [Catherine May (Milligan) McLane] 2 pp. ALS.","Invitation to attend the reuinion of the First Kentucky Brigade of Infantry \"in the late war.\" 1 p. LS.","Criticism of Lincoln and Garfield; his views of the effect of a Southern victory, and comparisons of resources of North and South in 1861. 1 pp. ALS. Including typescript. 2 pp.","Praises Frank Blair [Frances Preston Blair, Jr.]; finds the only well-founded sectional prejudice is that of favoring Virginia hams; slavery caused no inferiority of the people; continues a discussion of how the South could have won -- including more arms, a different Confederate President, and a strong move against Grant in late 1862; expresses opinion that Hardee or Stewart would have prevented Sherman's \"March to the Sea.\" 4 pp. ALS. Including typescript. 2 pp.","Concerning the approaching dedication of the Washington monument and Rice's desire to have Johnston write a letter \"which would embody your estimate of Washington in his military capacity\" and would be bound in a sheaf for the celebration. 4 pp. ALS.","Gives background of a certain picture of General [Robert E.] Lee [and JEJ taken in Savannah after the Civil War], and the photographer's name, D.J. Ryan; sees her father often and describes his [John W. Johnston] new interest in military equipment and habits of ancient and medieval people; her cousin Sue Talliaferro has been staying with them. 2 pp. ALS.","Sends desired picture and apologies for it being faded [referring to a picture of Johnston and Lee taken together in Savannah,Ga. after the war]; is going to New York, [N.Y.], to the funeral \"of a valued old friend.\" 1 p. ALS.","Copy of official report submitted by Major General James Longstreet, 10 June 1862, on the Battle of Seven Pines.1 pp. Cy of DS.","News of events since JEJ's departure from St. Louis. 1 p. ALS.","Has sent photograph of his \"lovely darling\" [wife, Lydia (McLane) Johnston], and grieves over her death. 1 p. ALS.","Discusses his proposed trip to St. Louis, and points west to inspect \"roads\"; hopes [Don Carlos] Buell will be named superintendant of the Coast Survey; discusses condition of [Henry Jackson] Hunt. 4 pp. Including typescript. 1 pp.","Complains of extremely hot weather; explains that he has no foreign correspondents from which he could acquire psotage stamps [in reference to WFL's stamp collection]. 2 pp. ALS.","Concerns republication of articles on the war which appeared in the North American Review. 1 p. ALS.","Tells of his office being in his home and that his hours are 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; invites him to use his home if he [GBJ] attends the medical convention in Washington, [D.C.]. 2 pp. ALS.","Requests that she show to Eliza [(Johnston) Hughes] the letters she has of Judge (Thomas T.) Bouldin announcing Charles' [Clement Johnston] death, and his [JEJ] fathers' [Peter Johnston] death. 2 pp. ALS.","Acknowledges receipt of a St. Louis paper. 1 p. ALS.","Was impressed by his conduct at Yorktown and 7 Pines; applied for his appointment to a vacancy in 1864; the recommendation may have been held up in the office of Gen. [Braxton] Bragg. 2 pp. ALS. Including p.s., from J. E. Johnston, to Gen. D. H. Hill, explaining that his questions pertained to what sort of paper he should write -- not because of \"the fear of entangling myself.\" 1 p.","Acknowledges receipt of a St. Louis paper. 1 p. ALS.","Can't hope to see Johnston until the weather warms; discusses financial difficulties related to civil and political rights. 2 pp. ALS.","Reminisces about family ties with his [SSL] grandparents [Anna Marie (Mason) Lee and Sydney Smith Lee]; is very proud of him and always happy to hear from him. 1 p. ALS.","Wishes Gantt would move to Washington and leave his \"unfashionable\" location; discusses reasons for [Benjamin Stoddard] Ewell being refused a professorship at William and Mary after using at least $15,000 of his own money to save it; his tour of inspection will be delayed until Congress appropriates the money. 2 pp. ALS. Including typescript. 1 p.","Comments on fashions in St. Louis; opinions of slavery; and a defense of [Richard S.] Ewell against attacks by [P.G.T.] Beauregard. 4 pp. ALS. Including typescript. 2 pp.","Details Confederate blunders in the areas of buying up cotton to sell for arms, and not moving against McClellan in force in 1862, or putting Lee in command on May 31, [1862?]; also Bragg not capturing Union troops in West Tennessee; troops in Arkansas not being transferred to Mississippi, and Hood being put opposite Sherman instead of Hardee or Stewart. 4 pp. ALS. Including typescript. 2 pp.","Gives account of his recent trip through the Rocky Mountains and on to the Pacific Ocean, and of all the land's beauty. 3 pp. ALS.","Had no idea of the disaster to the Democratic party; describes a situation in Williamsburg as being the consequence of a large number of Negroes brought there by the military occupation; Gettysburg will not be as bad as the effect of Negro supremacy; Henry A. Wise turned Democrat to run for Governor; doesn't understand why Gantt's St. Louis house won't sell; as a child, heard much discussion of the authorship of the \"Junius\" letters, and feels Lord Lyttelton is a good possibility; death of a niece. 3 pp. ALS. including typescript. 2 pp.","Sends news of death of General [Henry] Hunt -- an old friend. 2 pp. ALS. Including typescript. 1 p.","Is concerned about her father's [John W. Johnston] relapses, but cannot come to visit yet due to preparing his office for its next occupant; tells of preparation of the court of the great \"pension building\" for the inauguration ballroom. 2 pp. ALS.","Discusses use of contributed funds to buy a house for Mrs. [Henry] Hunt and her other funds; and strategies for Congressional aid for her. 4 pp. ALS. Including typescript. 2 pp.","Requests Johnston's presence at an Inter-State Drill to be held in Nashville. 1 p. TLS.","Concerning Johnston's election to the honorary vice presidency of the District of Columbia Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. 1 p. LS.","Conveys suggestion of a dinner for the Comte de Paris; suggests dinner be in private, including only Mr. [Robert M.] McLane and a nephew to entertain the Comte's son. 2 pp. ALS.","Asks for his expression of approval toward the plans of Grand Reunion of the \"Blue and Gray\" to be held at Chicago, [Ill.], during the Exposition in 1893; gives ideas about a parade, and a pavillion being erected to exhibit relics of the [Civil] War from both sides. 2 pp. ALS.","Is sorry to hear he has been ill, and hopes that he is recovering \"for there are few men whom the old Confederates need as much as...yourself.\" 1 p. LS.","Expressions of hope for a speedy recovery. 2 pp. ALS.","Regrets that he will not be able to attend the funeral service of [McLane s brother-in-law] JEJ; expressions of sorry and sympathy. 2 pp. ALS.","3 pp. Cy of DS.","Concerning \"the prejudices of a single non-combatant\" in opposition to \"the preference of so many thousand fighting men.\" 1 p. ALS.","1 p. ACS.","Accepts invitation to call; invites Mrs. McLane to join Mr. and Mrs. Milman and her breakfast. 2 pp. ANS.","5 pp. TMs.","44 p. DF of D.","Incomplete. 10 pp. Ms.","40 pp. Ams.","1 p. Ph.","Printed by D. Appleton \u0026 Co. 1 item.","Reports on the great improvements in the school; is pleased her aunt has a good gardener and describes their gardens at school; did not practice her music enough at home so Mr. Bozzaotra criticizes her time; lists the gloves, corsets, shoes, and handkerchiefs she needs, and asks for Corinne in French. 2 pp. TCy.","Comments on various aunts and uncles, including \"Uncle Joe\" [Joseph E. Johnston]; unhappy that she will not see Preston for 2 years; mentions that the school has 25 or 26 students - mainly ones who were at \"Liberty.\" 1 p. TCy.","Comments on the lack of letters from Preston and on activities of Uncle Peter [Johnston] and Aunt Jane. Enclosed is a lengthy postscript from Ed[ward] W[illia]m Johnston teasing him on his new position and describing the fate of the school at Liberty and his at Botetourt Springs; mentions pleasant neighborhoods. 2 pp TCy.","Chastises him for not writing. 1 p. TCy.","Imagines that Preston's letters to her have gone to the Springs, where she plans to go to attend at least one more session of Uncle E[dward William Johnston]'s school; would be there now except neither Uncle Ben nor Uncle John can take her; inquires about Uncle Jo[seph E. Johnston]. 1 p. TCy.","Wanted to join Uncle Jo[seph E. Johnston] at the Springs but it meant Aunt Sally would be alone too long; lengthy news of various aunts and uncles and the possibility that some of them may move to Texas. 2 pp. TCy.","Asks his preference on being called \"brother\" or \"Preston,\" for Aunt Sally says \"Pres\" is disrespectful; lengthy news of various uncles and aunts and her fear that she will miss seeing Uncle Jo[seph E. Johnston] at the Springs; describes Cherie's [Mrs. Edward W. Johnston] drinking problem. 2 pp. TCy.","Asks for more frequent letters; only time for writing letters is one hour at night; has no news of relatives. 2 pp. TCy. Including TCy of N from Ed[ward] W[illia]m Johnston, [Botetourt Springs, Va.], to [John] Pres[ton Johnston, U.S. Military Academy, West Point, N.Y.], Feb[ruar]y 22, 1840, sending news of Jo[seph E. Johnston] who is at Cape Florida but will probably go to Washington late in the month, and from there be sent to the Northern frontier. 2 pp. TCy;","Sends Eliza M. Johnston's school report for February 1840. 1 p. TCy.","Sends news of various relatives including report that Uncle Jo[seph E. Johnston] is expected to return to Washington this monh. 2 pp. TCy.","Mentions Uncle Jo[seph E. Johnston]'s plan to return to Florida, and the poor condition of Uncle Edward [W. Johnston's] school, including the deaths of 3 former students. 1 p. TCy.","Describes a recent picnic given by Mrs. General Watts with mint julip lacking in water; mentions various aunts and uncles; and inquires about a missing portrait of Uncle Benjamin. 2 pp. TCy.","Sends her report for June with an explanation of a few bad marks; describes Mr. Goodsicki of Richmond, the new dancing master; inquires about Uncle John [B. Floyd]. 2 pp. TCy.","Writes before leaving for Richmond where she looks forward to spending the winter; inquires about \"Cousin Eliza\" Carrington and \"the General\"; knows Uncle Edward [W. Johnston] is hurt that she is going to Mr. Perieo's school instead of returning to his. 2 pp. TCy.","Informs of her recent confirmation by Bishop [William] Meade; reports Aunt Jane's move to Tuscaloosa and Cousin Maria's death. 1 p. TCy.","Writes of many friends and relatives who are ill or dead. 1 p. TCy.","Must work hard the rest of the session for she found herself behind upon her return; needs corsets, handkerchiefs and a white dress. 1 p. TCy.","Regrets her Aunt's uneasiness but feels it is groundless and that \"Uncle\" will return home soon; has little time because of the concert and review lessons; needs shoes for she has \"nearly danced out\" those she has. 1 p. TCy.","88 pp. MsV.","42 pp. MsV.","Edited by Richard M. McMurry. 46 pp. Typescript.","Edited by Richard M. McMurry. 59 pp. Typescript.","Edited by Richard M. McMurry. 54 pp. Typescript.","19 pp. PM.","Most entries are headed Meridian, [Miss.], or Dalton, [Ga.]. 183 pp. MsV. Including: a memo, Jan[uar]y 30, 1862 of Thomas Jordan, A[ssistant] Adj[utant] Gen[era]l Head Quarters, 18th Comp[an]y, [?], on $694.50 spent in keeping open communications with Washington, D.C. 2 pp.; newspaper clipping, n.d., about a seech of [CSA] Senator Semmes attacking Johnston. 1 p.","52 pp. MsV. including Cys of Ls relating to the Kansas expedition. November 1, 1858 - June 22, 1859. 15 pp. Also including miscellaneous financial notes. 7 pp. MsV. 1. Not filmed.","MsV. 2. Not filmed.","68 p. MsV. Including a Cy of LS from L[eonidas] Polk, Demapolis, [Alabama?], to Gen[era]l J. E. Johnston, n.p., May 4, 1864. 1 p. Also including \"Directions given by Gen[era]l Johnston for the evacuation of the line at Yorktown,\" n.d. 2 pp. Also including a memorandum of agreement, April 18, 1865, between General Johnston and Sherman for the surrender of the Confederate troops, with associated letters and notes by B. S. Ewell. 10 pp. [Portions of this volume were copied for the Official Records of the War of the Rebellion.] MsV 3.","237 pp. MsV. Including index to the first 52 pp. Also including a Telegram Book for 1 February 1862-3 March 1862. 9 pp. MsV. 4. Filmed.","21 pp. MsV. Including NCls, 1863-1864, collected by B.S. Ewell about J.E. Johnston. 44 pp. Also including loose NCls, mainly 1891, on Johnston's death and funeral. 12 pp. The General Orders were copied for the \"Official Records of the War of the Rebellion.\" MsV. 5. Filmed.","270 pp. MsV. This volume was copied for the \"Official Records of the War of the Rebellion.\" MsV. 6. Filmed.","6 pp. MsV. Filmed.","Including his dispatches during the siege of Jackson, Mississippi. 64 pp. MsV. Filmed.","Most dispatches are from Morton on Meridian, Mississippi. Parts of this volume were copied for the \"Official Records of the War of the Rebellion.\" 72 pp. MsV. Filmed.","Most letters are from Meridian, Mississippi, or Dalton, Georgia, and some are lengthy reports of Johnston's command. 103 pp. MsV. Filmed.","131 pp. MsV. Including a report of Benjamin S. Ewell's visit to Richmond, 8-20 APril 1864. 16 pp. Also including B.S. Ewell's comparison of the campaigns in Virginia and Georgia in the spring and summer of 1864. 10 pp. Also including tabulations of strengths and losses, 7 December 1863-9 July 1864. 3 pp. Also including a narrative by B.S. Ewell, 5 August 1864, on Johnston's removal from command. 2 pp. Copied for the \"Official Records of the War of the Rebellion.\" Filmed.","54 pp. MsV. Including Cys of Ls, 29 April 1862-28 June 1863, from J.E. Johnston, to Lydian McLane Johnston. 10 pp. Also including telegrams, 4 May 1864-20 May 1864. 4 pp. Also including a report, 15 February 1865, of General Hood while commanding the Army of Tennessee, 18 July 1864-23 January 1865. 17 pp. Also including statistics on the Manassas Army, 31 December 1861. 1 pp. Also including Df. of Ls by Benjamin S. Ewell, n.d. 2 pp. Portions of this volume were copied for the \"Official Records of the Army of the Rebellion.\" Filmed.","121 pp. MsV. Filmed.","6 pp. MsV. Including Joseph E. Johnston's notes on General W.T. Sherman's Memoirs. 3 pp. Also including note of General T.G. Rhett's address. 1 p. Filmed.","48 pp. MsV. Including Returns of Troops, 17 March 1865-24 April 1865. 5 pp. Also including a memo on wounded Confederate and Federal troops. 1 p. Also including NCls regarding Johnston, 1864, 37 pp., and loose clippings, 2 pp. Portions of this volume were copied for the \"Official Records of the War of the Rebellion.\" Filmed.","188 pp. MsV. Filmed.","204 pp. MsV. Filmed.","204 pp. MsV. Filmed.","Principle accounts are with Major A.D. Banks and D. Appleton \u0026 Co. MsV. 125 pp. Not filmed.","150 pp. MsV. Including copies of correspondence regarding his insurance business in Richmond, Va., 20 February 1875-5 June 1878. 113 pp. Also including correspondence with the Home Insurance COmpany, headed Washington, D.C., 19 January 1883-19 February 1883. 4 pp. Not filmed.","Gives accounts for travel in North Carolina and Virginia, as well as population counts of cities in those states; also account of Joseph E. Johnston with Pan Electric Association. 11 pp. MsV. Not filmed.","A one page letter sent from General Joseph E. Johnston to Brigadier General John H. Kelly regarding the transport and exchange of unfit cavalry horses. The letter is accompanied by two different transcriptions, one of which is labeled as having been done by Jeff Toalson on August 14, 2020.","Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.","Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.","Special Collections Research Center","Johnston, Joseph Eggleston, 1807-1891","Beauregard, Pierre Gustave Toutant, 1818-1893","Bragg, Braxton, 1817-1876","Early, Jubal Anderson, 1816-1894","Ewell, Benjamin Stoddert, 1810-1894","Gantt, Thomas T. 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Mackall; letters received by Louis McLane (including letters from Andrew Jackson and Lafayette) and typescripts of letters by Eliza Johnston Hughes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e Subjects concern Braxton Bragg, Benjamin Stoddert Ewell, William Joseph Hardee, George Ben Johnston, and the American Civil War (including the Atlanta Campaign of 1864). Correspondents include P. G. T. Beauregard, Jubal Early, Thomas Tasker Gantt, Josiah Gorgas, Wade Hampton, D.H. Hill, Robert E. Lee, James Longstreet and W.T. Sherman (General Order #18 of Johnston surrendering and giving terms to Sherman); as well as members of Johnston's family, Beverly R. Johnston, John Preston Johnston and John Warfield Johnston.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e A list of books in the Rare Book Collection which were owned by Joseph E. Johnston is in Box 1. Accession 2001.35 addition filed in Box 1.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e The Civil War dispatch and telegram books are available on microfilm for use in Swem Library or the microfilm may be requested via inter-library loan. The Joseph E. Johnston Papers, 1825-1891, in Swem Library's microforms area is on 6 reels, call number E467.1 .J74 A2.\u003c/p\u003e  ","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses his mother's recent death. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses a recent change [marriage to Ann Bernard] in his father's life which will make it less solitary; must decide by June whether to remain in the Army and choose the Infantry or the Artillery. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the death of McLane's father, the office made vacant by his death, and the introduction of Mr. F. B. Ogden by this letter. 2 pp. LS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the forces gathering for the coming Revolution [of 1830]. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a strong interest and desire for prosperity for the United States. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns procedure for the presentation of copies of publications of the Commissioners of Public Records to the United States. 3 pp. ADF and L.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs not in love, though from time to time feels tenderness towards and interest in the appearance and conversation of a particular woman. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs anxious to see \"those who remain\" [after the deaths of his father and brother]; saw John Preston \"at the university\"; comments on the matrimonial propensity of young people; is susceptible to the charms of so many women that they neutralize each other. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses plans for Louisa's son John [W. Johnston], and the need for John to travel on his own; mentions various relatives he has seen and Jane's plans; missed seeing \"Mama in Richmond.\" 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHad a miserable march through the country and is in quite a bad humor; describes foiled plans to go to Richmond; the weather has been as cold as a Virginia winter; gossip of Harrison [?] traveling to Augusta, [Ga.], to see a lady. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs going back to Old Point Comfort, [Va.]; describes the \"delicious moonlight nights\" and the \"very pretty Indian girls.\" 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscussion of money matters; hopes to make a trip to Florida in the winter; talk of a horserace in which he lost $750.00; needs a horse for fox-hunting; cannot visit due to his [BRJ] \"bachelor\" state. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs on his way to assist Gen[era]l Scott in the war against the Seminoles; describes his journey south; waiting for a steamboat to take them down the St. John's River, [Fla.]; describes the Army and gives the number of Indians to be estimated at about 3500, although he thinks that figure is exaggerated; soldiers complaining of having to boil and eat pork; heard from John that all of their Negroes had been sold and that all of the \"affairs\" were still unsettled; is saddened that Sam [a slave] was sold. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives his reasons for resigning; is now employed in the Top[ograophi]c Bureau; news of Edward and Webb separating, and Edward composing literary works - probably on the life of Patrick Henry; has heard of his [BRJ] \"matrimonial intentions\" and warns him not to be rash; wishes for him to meet some of the lovely ladies in Washington. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppoints Mr. [John Preson] Johnston to the Military Academy, but cannot appoint Stephen J. Crockett, as regulations allow only one cadet per congressional district. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhilosophical letter giving advice about writing letters, suffering through hard times and looking upon him [JEJ] as a brother, not a uncle. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells of upcoming trips to Elizabeth Town, N.J., to meet General Scott at Head Quarters, then on to Trenton, and then to Washington, [D.C.]. he will not, however, be able to stop to visit him [JPJ] due to troop movements; gives travel instructions and descriptions of a new black trunk for him. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eI sorry, but cannot send any money because he doesn't have any; gives more detailed travel instructions for Pres to follow on his trip from Washington, through Baltimore, and on to Philadelphia and Trenton, including the use of a steamboat. 2 pp, ALS,\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives instructions as to where and how he will receive some money from a friend of his [JEJ] in Washington. 1 p. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs glad he is enjoying school so much, and encourages him \"to make a good use of the faculties nature has given...\"; hopes to visit in the latter part of October; discusses a survey of an area east of the St. Regis which will keep him busy outside until the weather turns cool; the President and the Sec. of War have visited, and \"peace and tranquility are restored\"; tell Lizzie to write. 3 pp. ALS. including typescript, 3 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs happy he has become so \"naturalized\" to school, but cautions him not to rely too heavily on his present knowledge of mathematics; he [JPJ] should feel lucky that his Uncle Bev wrote to him, as he never writes to anyone; will stop by and see him in 10 days, but only for a few hours, as neither have much time; has received accounts of Harvey Michele's \"Texas Scheme\" from cousin John; other family news. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWas disappointed to find that Lizzie was still at Burke's Garden, and not in school -- hopes that will be taken care of soon; news of visit to Edward's farm and his horse \"Tigertail\"; comments on disposition and application of JPJ. 2 pp, ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePermission for J[ohn] P[reston] Johnstone [sic] to move from one barracks room to another. Signed also by R. Delarfield, Supt. of M.A., and by J. Hayfoot. 1 p. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs on his way back to Washington from Florida; has had gratifying accounts of Pres in school, and urges him [BRJ] to write him; speaks lovingly of Pres and gives Mrs. Carrington much of the credit for his [JPJ] upbringing; discussion of Eliza and her education, or lack thereof; wants family new. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSaw Professor Capt. Blis who gave a satisfying account of his progress at school; has just returned from southern Florida where he spent the winter; comments on the state of military affairs in that territory and a bill before Congress to raise additional forces to fight in the Seminole War; gives advice and to read the greats authors and Latin \"in the original\" if there is spare time. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives an explanation of why he could not visit him, and expresses gratification and pride in all of his accomplishments; is located in the country between Lake Huron and Lake Superior, surveying the land for possible fortification; comments on the abundance of trout and whitefish, and how much Uncle Edward would enjoy fishing there. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill not be going to Florida for the winter; Edward is considering selling his land and settling in Abingdon, Lynchburg, or Columbia; they had a \"preserving\" snow storm on the 18th, which signaled the beginning of winter; there is a truce in Florida now, and a group of Seminole chiefs, including Sam Jones, wild Cat, and Tiger Tail are traveling to Washington to make the final arrangements; hopes that Lizzie will be sent to Washington instead of Richmond, and comments that he would like her to know that he has not proposed to anyone, just like the song \"I Don't Propose.\" 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. Ms. Including Xcy of Ms. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJust returned from an extended visit to the Sabine, and is concerned because he has not heard from him in a while. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill be spending the summer in Mackinac, instructions to get any clothing needed from Sam[uel] Frost, a merchant tailor in New York, [N.Y.], and to have them charged to his [JEJ] bill. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA school friend of JPJ's, Thompson Mason, will be coming soon, and JEJ wishes him to be welcomed and treated well, and also his mother; is still on his journey to Lake Michigan, and is not sure when he will be back by West Point; hopes he [JPJ] is enjoying his furlough, and wishes for him to stop and see Col. Preston, Mr. Hopkins, and Mrs. Merrick. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives his upcoming itinerary; news of his [JPJ] clothes being sent by the tailor, [Samuel] Frost. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. ANS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas heard about an epidemic at West Point and is anxious about his [JPJ] health; mention of a cadet Mason, near death and hopes that it is not his friend [Thompson Mason], has been in Buffalo about 15 days and may remain another month; is interested about news from Va. relatives. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConsoles him [JPJ] about the lack of correspondence from his relatives; gives excuse of being ill for his lack of correspondence; tells of his great love for him and mentions also his love of a sweetheart; Cousin Tom's wedding has been postponed until the Fall; Lizzie is in Columbia and spends her free time at Cousin Margaret's home; gossip of a possible duel between Mr. [Henry A.] Wise and Mr. [Edward] Stanley [sic] Stanly; talk of Affghan [sic] war and the end of the Florida war [Seminole War]. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMention of his [JPJ] court martial; praise of Gen[era]l Worth; some old family news. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplains the lack of correspondence during the winter; discussion on his [JPJ] future, involving going into industry or remaining in the Army, giving pros and cons of each; had a pleasant trip to New Orleans, [La.]; comment about women being \"pleasant and attractive creatures, beyond denial,\" but only \"when one has nothing else to think of, or to excite him.\" 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill not be able to come to graduation due to detainment \"by authority\"; gives advice on selection fo a regiment or a corp; is on his way to the Northeast Boundary after Houlton, Maine. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning JEJ's recent marriage; sword is in safe keeping; and questions JEJ on future travel plans. 4 pp ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions many mutual friends in England, and Mrs. McLane's family. 4 pp. ALS. including a TCy of ALS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks him [JPJ] to obtain leave to come for a visit as he cannot leave; explains note to Lieut. Knowlton. 2 pp. ALS. Including ANS from J[oseph] E. Johnston, New York, [N.Y.], to [?] Knowlton, [West Point, N.Y.?], 15 November [18]45, asking a favor of lending JPJ some money so he may be able to visit him [JEJ]. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions friends, [?] May and Pike Graham, with army in Mexico and speaks of companies raised in Washington Co., Va., and vicinity. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrders Lieut. J[ohn] P[reston] Johnston to detatched service and Lieut. R[ichard] H. L. Johnston to duty under him. 1 p. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter of introduction for his son John Wickham Leigh. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMention of the President's [Millard Fillmore] message and the report of the General-in-Chief [of the Army?], and how it will affect the Top[ographica]l Corps; yearns for a promotion, and asks him to put in a good word for him; mentions he has 8 or 10 scars from battles with Indians; also suggests General [Winfield] Scott or General Dawson of Georgia for recommendations; asks for \"little Lissie's\" [Eliza (Johnston) Hughes] new husband's name. 2 pp. Pst. (From an original belonging to W[illia]m Armour, New York City, N.Y.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e7 pp. D.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOpinion confirming Joseph E. Johnston's rank as Brevet Colonel. 10 pp. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCongratulations on Johnston's appointment as Quartermaster General of the Army. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns the Secession Convention held in Richmond. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 item. See Oversize File.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotifies Gorgas of a telegraphed dispatch regarding captured muskets. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that Col. [Nathan George] Evans engaged. most of the day yesterday in battle with the enemy, utilizing twelve regts. and five batteries, near the Potomac River; heavy casualties and 200 prisoners taken, as well as six field pieces. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. DS. See Oversize File.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of killed, wounded, and missing in the battle of Ball's Bluff, [Va.], fought 21 Oct. 1861. 11 p. D.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. DS. See Oversize File.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne letter written by General Joseph Eggleston Johnston of the Confederate Army to fellow General P. G. T. Beauregard, replying to the latter's proposed troop movement. The letter is dated January 14, 1862, and is sent from the Northern Virginia headquarters of the Confederate Army. A transcript of the letter and biographical information on General Johnston in also included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. ALS. Urges keeping the York River open to gunboats [two days prior to the Battle of Williamsburg]; Hill not to command his rear guard and to continue the fire after midnight; adds postscript \"I would like to have the vessels sunk.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMap. 1 item.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgrees to send Capt. Mason and Lt. Col. Harvey to him as soon as possible; is pleased that he is \"again able to take the field.\" 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges receipt of Dick's letter to Col. W. Hoffman, Comissary General of Prisoners, Washington, [D.C.], 5 March 1863, regarding sending of 150 citizen prisoners for exchange. [with extensive endorsements]. 4 pp. Cy of DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLists 14 men and 11 women. 1 p. Cy of DC. Including Cy of D from F. A. Dick, Lt. Col. Prov[ost] Mar[shall] Gen[eral], 12 May 1863, listing 14 family members to be passed through the lines with their husbands and fathers. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends message urging JEJ to report about the fall of Vicksburg at the Court of Enquiry at Montgomery, [Ala.]. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. PD.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. PD.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscussion of the transfer of Major Barton from Gen[era]l Pol's command to his, and the misuse of Army funds; strategic discussion of upcoming battle in March, the deterioration of their horses, and [U.S.] Grant taking advantage of Longstreet's poor artillery and driving him back into Va.; reminds him to secure all his papers at home as \"they will be very important to me after the war\"; description of transfer of family silver through Nicati [sic] [Nicketti Floyd Johnston?]. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegrets losing him because of government orders; had high expectations for his help and from his expedition. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Report of Gen[era]l Hood.\" 1 p. Incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGen[era]l Cobb is to address the people tonight; gives opinion of how to regroup and states that \"you [JEJ] alone can bring back the old soldiers to their colors or engage other to join\"; describes feeling of bitterness for Mr. [Jefferson] Davis, and that his supporters say \"he had proved himself utterly incapable of conducting the war\"; talk of Lee's popularity waning also if he \"doesn't at once, show independence and pursue a course at least masked by being widely different from Mr. D[avis'], as well as people thinking that he [Lee] did not prevent him [JEJ] from being removed, not to mention not restoring him [JEJ] back.\" 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning statistics of men and supplies; and prefers to have a commader other than Gen. Bragg for he \"has made me a scapegoat.\" 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. DS. See Oversize File.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTable of the Return of the Effective Strength of the Army of Tennessee, listing numbers in Lee's Corps, Total Infantry, and Kanapanx's Battery. 1 p. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses President Lincoln's assassination in relation to the South's strength in the Civil War. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. AMsS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. AMsS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs writing a narrative of the war, but has lost many of his papers, asks Cummings' opinions, especially on the subjects of campaigns in Tennessee in 1863 and Georgia in 1864. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. PD.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the campaign in Georgia in 1864. Cy of LS. 23 pp. Including a Cy of Ms. written by J. C. Thompson, ca. 1861, and later published during the [Civil] War, entitled \"Gen. Johnston and Gen. Hood.\" 5 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInstructions to send a trunk from Edward's adopted daughter to Peter at the first opportunity; contents are papers, possibly articles written for the newspaper he [Peter] published. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the \"inaccuracy of your recollection of my course\" and an account of his recollections of the event [mentioned in an earlier letter]. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. PD.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSympathy note about the death of his son, Willie. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for a letter of recommendation and introduction so he may join the Corps of Cavalry in Egypt; advises him to remain quiet about any disharmony between Mr. Davis and himself because of upsetting the \"thousands who are friendly to both\"; urges him to prepare for publication his reports to \"justify...motives and...actions\" by him [JEJ]. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the condition of the 33rd Regiment, Va. Volunteers, immediately after the close of the first battle of Manassas, 21 July 1861. 6 pp ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns an article on \"the flag question\" by Beauregard to be submitted to the April 1872 Baltimore Southern Magazine; also the state of the government in Louisiana -- \"quasi-revolution.\" 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns over brother Peter; question about the Confederate States' archives; had a pleasant visit from Mr. and Mrs. Holmes and their young son. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends the final draft of his statement; report only alludes to \"saving Lee's Army\"; struck out of his attacks on [Jefferson] Davis who \"poor Floyd\" called \"Mr. Jefferson Davidson.\" 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003esends check to furnish brother Peter's new room, sends holiday greetings. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a $500 contribution to the church; the winter weather; \"another tour to raise means for completing our Church here\"; and love to Mr. and Mrs. Johnston and regards to friends in Atlanta. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns flag of the \"Johnston Light Infantry\" to be presented by Mrs. Johnston. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHer letter was his first news of her grandmother, his sister's [Louisa Smith Bowen] illness; expressions of family love; has had acute rheumatism since January. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTalk of funding the repairs needed for the family burial grounds; \"Lily\" will be traveling to the Springs soon for her annual stay, as prescribed by her physician. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWife \"Lily\" suffering from Neauralgia; grief over death of brother [Beverly]; also settlement of Beverly's estate; financial matters concerned with brother Peter. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInstructions to buy Beverly's silver tableware at the auction of his personal effects on the 10th if no other close relative wants it; anxious over brother Peter being alone - would like to hire someone to stay with him. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscussion of sale of family proprety, the storing of books, and the distributing of clothes to the poor; in agreement about brother Peter living in a hotel and will send money accordingly. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSince the Army of fifteen years past has changed considerably, he doesn't really recommend that Ben [Goerge Ben Johnston] become commissioned; feels that the Army has lowered its standards, and that there is some prejuice agaisnt Southerners; suggests law studies instead. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning events at first [Battle of] Manassas during Civil War. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for dues paid for June. 1 p. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the campaign from Dalton to Atlanta and the recollection of events. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelates recollections of JEJ's Cavalry leaving nothing behind to fall into enemy hands during his movement from Dalton to Atlanta. 3 pp. LS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the loss of arms of Polk's Corps after it united with the Army of Tennessee in 1864. 2 pp. LS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses losses of men under his command in the campaign from Dalton to Atlanta. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning Pettus' participation in the Dalton and Atlanta campaigns in Stephenson's Division of Hood's Corp. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReminisces about his command in the CSA, and his memories of the Army of Tenessee. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the loss of arms in the Georgia campaign, recollections of events and compliments about the campaign. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the loss of muskets, positions, panics...in the retreat from Dalton to Atlanta in 1864 and his recollection of events. 8 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning Hood's article published in the New Orleans papers and the statement of the loss of small arms; greatest loss was in 27 June 1864 when Gen. McPherson's army made an assault on the position at Kenesaw Mountain. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the statement by Col. Oladowski [?] as to the \"Georgia campaign\" in 1864 and Lowrey's recollections. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning controversy between Gen. Hood and Johnston and Govan's recollections of events of Johnston's campaign from Dalton to Atlanta. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning loss of arms in Georgia in [18]64 campaign and the reporting of surrounding events. 7 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses communication with General A. H. Colquitt. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses a history for Johnston's use \"without any restrictions.\" 1 p. ALS. Including an AMsS by Ja[me]s M. Kennard, n.d., n.p. relating to a supposed message from Jefferson Davis to the Confederate Congress on Joseph E. Johnston's reinstatement. 25 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Fields to re-enclose grave yard; lodging and financial arrangements for brother Peter. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses his reply to Gen. George W. Mindil's pamphlet \"The Battle of Fair Oaks,\" as copied for the Court of Paris. 1 p. Cy of LS. Including Cy of Ms by Joseph E. Johnston. 20 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning Col. Marshall's address as not being an attack against JEJ, but rather a criticism of some statements of JEJ's in regard to the army around Richmond [during the war]. Comments on Marshall's address and includes points of controversy with his recollections with statistical information; corrects JEJ on points regarding himself and statements made about him and his command in JEJ's book; apologizes for mentioning these matters and does not do so to complain; mentions the courtesy and kindness which JEJ always treated him. \"You know that when any one undertakes to write a historical account of events, there is a right in the part of those who disagree with the writer, to criticize and analyze his statements.\" 6 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the Georgia Brigade Lawton took to Virginia in June 1862 and the details surrounding the situation. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas enclosed an extract from a letter of Gen. Joseph E. Johnston \"in the hope that it may be of some service to you and history.\" 1 p. ALS. Inclusing a Cy of LS from Jos[eph] E. Johnston, Savannah, [Ga.], to Colonel [John P. Nicholson], n.p., 14 April 1875, defending what he had written about a battle fought at Fair Oaks. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplanation of a delay in payment of a $1000 note. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetailed comments on the Count of Paris' letters concerning the Battle of Seven Pines, defending what himself, Longstreet, [D. H.] Hill, and Smith had reported; also extensive defense of himself and descriptions of his and others' actions at the Battle of Fair Oaks; asks if he received an autograph note of Gen[era]l [Robert E.] Lee. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to attend and act as Chief Marshall at the unveiling of the Foley Statue of [\"Stonewall\"] Jackson on the 26th of October. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the recent publication by the press of \"our late correspondence\"; the desire for you to accept the position of Marshall in chief on the 16th, and Mr. Valentine is interested in executing a bust of you. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEconomic discussion of the Hawaiian Treaty which will remove the rice tariff, and how it will affect the rice farmers in South Carolina, Georgia, and Louisiana; concern over land losing its value and people being forced out of work; alludes to North/South disputes over the problem, stating that the planter will be \"unable to stand up under the burden imposed upon him for the benefit of Northern manufacturers\"; asks him to vote against the treaty and to relay the same messages to Col. [Robert W.] Withers. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses Southern political systems, the Democratic nomination convention in St. Louis, and Northern attitudes toward the South. 4 pp. ALS. Including typescript. 3 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks him for the \"handsome testimonial\" and tribute sent to him from such a \"noble chieftain.\" 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas learned through Judge [Robert W.] Hughes that he [JWJ] will support President Hayes' administration; expresses wish for him to withold support until he knows more fully the President's \"Southern policy\"; discussion of JWJ's son applying to West Point or just joining the Army. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCancellation of plans due to wife's illness; discussion of his friend Haine [?], who was dissapointed because the P.O. Dept. appointment was not filled; he is now trying for the office of Marshall, which will be vacant on the expiration of the term of the incumbent, according to [Judge Robert W.] Hughes; hopes he [JWJ] will lend his support to Haine [?]. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpression of friendship; gives correction of Pickett's strength of 4500 instead of 5500 as previously reported. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBen has decided to settle in Richmond; [Robert W.] Hughes does not think that it is a wise move since it was flooded with medical men after the war and recommends Norfolk instead; also the comment that there is a strong Catholic influence [in Norfolk] which would also help Ben professionally. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas sent application for Joe's [Johnston] benefit; feels that [Robert W.] Hughes has excellent sense and judgement [referring to his opinions of where Ben should set up a medical practice]. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMore discussions of Ben setting up medical practice in Richmond. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests that he be sent the Texas-Pacific R.R. Bill so that he may read it, as it is so unlike the Bill passed at the St. Louis Convention of 1975, he feels it will aid the South, and not the North; his friend, John C. Brown, is V[ice] Pres[iden]t of the Institution [governing the railroad?]. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses economy of the South and resulting problems; anti-military sentiments of the South; and character of Tilden and Hayes. 4 pp. ALS. including typescript. 3 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscussing the Greenbacker philosophy, the Electoral Commission, and the election; his views of the insurance profession; and his impressions of Tilden. 4 pp. ALS. Including typescript. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgain requests a copy of the Texas-Pacific R.R. Bill for his friend Robert Gourdin; would have asked Bev[erly] Tucker to send it, but he is in New Orleans, [La.], directing a convention; discussion of the reduction of the tobacco tax on Southern farmers. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives glowing recommendation of Col. [Robert E.] Withers for a Democratic middle class office in the Senate; is glad to hear of his improved health; Gov. Randolph sent a copy of the new Army Bill; asks that he [JWJ] and Col. Withers read his comments on it. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites on behalf of their kinsman James Southall who would like to be appointed to the new Geology professorship at the \"Va. University.\" 1p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill be happy to give Mr. McCloskey a recommendation on his application for an office; is pleased he sent out a circular; Lily still suffering from rheumatism. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComments on a note on the F. J. Porter case and [Theodore Fitz] Randolph's speech; Lee and Jackson's operations against Pope [at 2nd Bull Run]; and the next Presidential election. 4 pp. Including typescript. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComments on apparent Southern antipathy to politics; the approaching election, and the Democratic Party; will not be a candidate. 4 pp. ALS. Including typescript. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs recovering from a bad sprain; believes a Democrat will win the Presidency, but a thorough civil service reform is not likely. 2 pp. ALS. including typerscript. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCompares public morals and their effects on elections with those of 30 years ago, and discusses Hayes' use of the veto; and the ideal beauty of Pattsfield. 2 pp. ALS. Including typescript. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscussion of quarrels amongst members of the Westmoreland Club and Capt. John S. Wise, and the rule of secrecy and voting; will be attending his [GBK] wedding. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas written to Dr. Curry who is a member of the Board of Visitors [of the Medical College of Virginia?] about a professorship; also mention of Ben's bride. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSend picture of his mother, who was a good friend of her [Mrs. Johnston] mother [Catherine May (Milligan) McLane] 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to attend the reuinion of the First Kentucky Brigade of Infantry \"in the late war.\" 1 p. LS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCriticism of Lincoln and Garfield; his views of the effect of a Southern victory, and comparisons of resources of North and South in 1861. 1 pp. ALS. Including typescript. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePraises Frank Blair [Frances Preston Blair, Jr.]; finds the only well-founded sectional prejudice is that of favoring Virginia hams; slavery caused no inferiority of the people; continues a discussion of how the South could have won -- including more arms, a different Confederate President, and a strong move against Grant in late 1862; expresses opinion that Hardee or Stewart would have prevented Sherman's \"March to the Sea.\" 4 pp. ALS. Including typescript. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the approaching dedication of the Washington monument and Rice's desire to have Johnston write a letter \"which would embody your estimate of Washington in his military capacity\" and would be bound in a sheaf for the celebration. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives background of a certain picture of General [Robert E.] Lee [and JEJ taken in Savannah after the Civil War], and the photographer's name, D.J. Ryan; sees her father often and describes his [John W. Johnston] new interest in military equipment and habits of ancient and medieval people; her cousin Sue Talliaferro has been staying with them. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends desired picture and apologies for it being faded [referring to a picture of Johnston and Lee taken together in Savannah,Ga. after the war]; is going to New York, [N.Y.], to the funeral \"of a valued old friend.\" 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of official report submitted by Major General James Longstreet, 10 June 1862, on the Battle of Seven Pines.1 pp. Cy of DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNews of events since JEJ's departure from St. Louis. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas sent photograph of his \"lovely darling\" [wife, Lydia (McLane) Johnston], and grieves over her death. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses his proposed trip to St. Louis, and points west to inspect \"roads\"; hopes [Don Carlos] Buell will be named superintendant of the Coast Survey; discusses condition of [Henry Jackson] Hunt. 4 pp. Including typescript. 1 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComplains of extremely hot weather; explains that he has no foreign correspondents from which he could acquire psotage stamps [in reference to WFL's stamp collection]. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns republication of articles on the war which appeared in the North American Review. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells of his office being in his home and that his hours are 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; invites him to use his home if he [GBJ] attends the medical convention in Washington, [D.C.]. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests that she show to Eliza [(Johnston) Hughes] the letters she has of Judge (Thomas T.) Bouldin announcing Charles' [Clement Johnston] death, and his [JEJ] fathers' [Peter Johnston] death. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges receipt of a St. Louis paper. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWas impressed by his conduct at Yorktown and 7 Pines; applied for his appointment to a vacancy in 1864; the recommendation may have been held up in the office of Gen. [Braxton] Bragg. 2 pp. ALS. Including p.s., from J. E. Johnston, to Gen. D. H. Hill, explaining that his questions pertained to what sort of paper he should write -- not because of \"the fear of entangling myself.\" 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges receipt of a St. Louis paper. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCan't hope to see Johnston until the weather warms; discusses financial difficulties related to civil and political rights. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReminisces about family ties with his [SSL] grandparents [Anna Marie (Mason) Lee and Sydney Smith Lee]; is very proud of him and always happy to hear from him. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes Gantt would move to Washington and leave his \"unfashionable\" location; discusses reasons for [Benjamin Stoddard] Ewell being refused a professorship at William and Mary after using at least $15,000 of his own money to save it; his tour of inspection will be delayed until Congress appropriates the money. 2 pp. ALS. Including typescript. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComments on fashions in St. Louis; opinions of slavery; and a defense of [Richard S.] Ewell against attacks by [P.G.T.] Beauregard. 4 pp. ALS. Including typescript. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetails Confederate blunders in the areas of buying up cotton to sell for arms, and not moving against McClellan in force in 1862, or putting Lee in command on May 31, [1862?]; also Bragg not capturing Union troops in West Tennessee; troops in Arkansas not being transferred to Mississippi, and Hood being put opposite Sherman instead of Hardee or Stewart. 4 pp. ALS. Including typescript. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives account of his recent trip through the Rocky Mountains and on to the Pacific Ocean, and of all the land's beauty. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHad no idea of the disaster to the Democratic party; describes a situation in Williamsburg as being the consequence of a large number of Negroes brought there by the military occupation; Gettysburg will not be as bad as the effect of Negro supremacy; Henry A. Wise turned Democrat to run for Governor; doesn't understand why Gantt's St. Louis house won't sell; as a child, heard much discussion of the authorship of the \"Junius\" letters, and feels Lord Lyttelton is a good possibility; death of a niece. 3 pp. ALS. including typescript. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends news of death of General [Henry] Hunt -- an old friend. 2 pp. ALS. Including typescript. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs concerned about her father's [John W. Johnston] relapses, but cannot come to visit yet due to preparing his office for its next occupant; tells of preparation of the court of the great \"pension building\" for the inauguration ballroom. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses use of contributed funds to buy a house for Mrs. [Henry] Hunt and her other funds; and strategies for Congressional aid for her. 4 pp. ALS. Including typescript. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests Johnston's presence at an Inter-State Drill to be held in Nashville. 1 p. TLS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning Johnston's election to the honorary vice presidency of the District of Columbia Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. 1 p. LS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConveys suggestion of a dinner for the Comte de Paris; suggests dinner be in private, including only Mr. [Robert M.] McLane and a nephew to entertain the Comte's son. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for his expression of approval toward the plans of Grand Reunion of the \"Blue and Gray\" to be held at Chicago, [Ill.], during the Exposition in 1893; gives ideas about a parade, and a pavillion being erected to exhibit relics of the [Civil] War from both sides. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs sorry to hear he has been ill, and hopes that he is recovering \"for there are few men whom the old Confederates need as much as...yourself.\" 1 p. LS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpressions of hope for a speedy recovery. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegrets that he will not be able to attend the funeral service of [McLane s brother-in-law] JEJ; expressions of sorry and sympathy. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pp. Cy of DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning \"the prejudices of a single non-combatant\" in opposition to \"the preference of so many thousand fighting men.\" 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. ACS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccepts invitation to call; invites Mrs. McLane to join Mr. and Mrs. Milman and her breakfast. 2 pp. ANS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 pp. TMs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e44 p. DF of D.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncomplete. 10 pp. Ms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e40 pp. Ams.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. Ph.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted by D. Appleton \u0026amp; Co. 1 item.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports on the great improvements in the school; is pleased her aunt has a good gardener and describes their gardens at school; did not practice her music enough at home so Mr. Bozzaotra criticizes her time; lists the gloves, corsets, shoes, and handkerchiefs she needs, and asks for Corinne in French. 2 pp. TCy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComments on various aunts and uncles, including \"Uncle Joe\" [Joseph E. Johnston]; unhappy that she will not see Preston for 2 years; mentions that the school has 25 or 26 students - mainly ones who were at \"Liberty.\" 1 p. TCy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComments on the lack of letters from Preston and on activities of Uncle Peter [Johnston] and Aunt Jane. Enclosed is a lengthy postscript from Ed[ward] W[illia]m Johnston teasing him on his new position and describing the fate of the school at Liberty and his at Botetourt Springs; mentions pleasant neighborhoods. 2 pp TCy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChastises him for not writing. 1 p. TCy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eImagines that Preston's letters to her have gone to the Springs, where she plans to go to attend at least one more session of Uncle E[dward William Johnston]'s school; would be there now except neither Uncle Ben nor Uncle John can take her; inquires about Uncle Jo[seph E. Johnston]. 1 p. TCy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWanted to join Uncle Jo[seph E. Johnston] at the Springs but it meant Aunt Sally would be alone too long; lengthy news of various aunts and uncles and the possibility that some of them may move to Texas. 2 pp. TCy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks his preference on being called \"brother\" or \"Preston,\" for Aunt Sally says \"Pres\" is disrespectful; lengthy news of various uncles and aunts and her fear that she will miss seeing Uncle Jo[seph E. Johnston] at the Springs; describes Cherie's [Mrs. Edward W. Johnston] drinking problem. 2 pp. TCy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for more frequent letters; only time for writing letters is one hour at night; has no news of relatives. 2 pp. TCy. Including TCy of N from Ed[ward] W[illia]m Johnston, [Botetourt Springs, Va.], to [John] Pres[ton Johnston, U.S. Military Academy, West Point, N.Y.], Feb[ruar]y 22, 1840, sending news of Jo[seph E. Johnston] who is at Cape Florida but will probably go to Washington late in the month, and from there be sent to the Northern frontier. 2 pp. TCy;\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends Eliza M. Johnston's school report for February 1840. 1 p. TCy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends news of various relatives including report that Uncle Jo[seph E. Johnston] is expected to return to Washington this monh. 2 pp. TCy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions Uncle Jo[seph E. Johnston]'s plan to return to Florida, and the poor condition of Uncle Edward [W. Johnston's] school, including the deaths of 3 former students. 1 p. TCy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes a recent picnic given by Mrs. General Watts with mint julip lacking in water; mentions various aunts and uncles; and inquires about a missing portrait of Uncle Benjamin. 2 pp. TCy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends her report for June with an explanation of a few bad marks; describes Mr. Goodsicki of Richmond, the new dancing master; inquires about Uncle John [B. Floyd]. 2 pp. TCy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites before leaving for Richmond where she looks forward to spending the winter; inquires about \"Cousin Eliza\" Carrington and \"the General\"; knows Uncle Edward [W. Johnston] is hurt that she is going to Mr. Perieo's school instead of returning to his. 2 pp. TCy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms of her recent confirmation by Bishop [William] Meade; reports Aunt Jane's move to Tuscaloosa and Cousin Maria's death. 1 p. TCy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites of many friends and relatives who are ill or dead. 1 p. TCy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMust work hard the rest of the session for she found herself behind upon her return; needs corsets, handkerchiefs and a white dress. 1 p. TCy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegrets her Aunt's uneasiness but feels it is groundless and that \"Uncle\" will return home soon; has little time because of the concert and review lessons; needs shoes for she has \"nearly danced out\" those she has. 1 p. TCy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e88 pp. MsV.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e42 pp. MsV.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEdited by Richard M. McMurry. 46 pp. Typescript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEdited by Richard M. McMurry. 59 pp. Typescript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEdited by Richard M. McMurry. 54 pp. Typescript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e19 pp. PM.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMost entries are headed Meridian, [Miss.], or Dalton, [Ga.]. 183 pp. MsV. Including: a memo, Jan[uar]y 30, 1862 of Thomas Jordan, A[ssistant] Adj[utant] Gen[era]l Head Quarters, 18th Comp[an]y, [?], on $694.50 spent in keeping open communications with Washington, D.C. 2 pp.; newspaper clipping, n.d., about a seech of [CSA] Senator Semmes attacking Johnston. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e52 pp. MsV. including Cys of Ls relating to the Kansas expedition. November 1, 1858 - June 22, 1859. 15 pp. Also including miscellaneous financial notes. 7 pp. MsV. 1. Not filmed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMsV. 2. Not filmed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e68 p. MsV. Including a Cy of LS from L[eonidas] Polk, Demapolis, [Alabama?], to Gen[era]l J. E. Johnston, n.p., May 4, 1864. 1 p. Also including \"Directions given by Gen[era]l Johnston for the evacuation of the line at Yorktown,\" n.d. 2 pp. Also including a memorandum of agreement, April 18, 1865, between General Johnston and Sherman for the surrender of the Confederate troops, with associated letters and notes by B. S. Ewell. 10 pp. [Portions of this volume were copied for the Official Records of the War of the Rebellion.] MsV 3.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e237 pp. MsV. Including index to the first 52 pp. Also including a Telegram Book for 1 February 1862-3 March 1862. 9 pp. MsV. 4. Filmed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e21 pp. MsV. Including NCls, 1863-1864, collected by B.S. Ewell about J.E. Johnston. 44 pp. Also including loose NCls, mainly 1891, on Johnston's death and funeral. 12 pp. The General Orders were copied for the \"Official Records of the War of the Rebellion.\" MsV. 5. Filmed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e270 pp. MsV. This volume was copied for the \"Official Records of the War of the Rebellion.\" MsV. 6. Filmed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e6 pp. MsV. Filmed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncluding his dispatches during the siege of Jackson, Mississippi. 64 pp. MsV. Filmed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMost dispatches are from Morton on Meridian, Mississippi. Parts of this volume were copied for the \"Official Records of the War of the Rebellion.\" 72 pp. MsV. Filmed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMost letters are from Meridian, Mississippi, or Dalton, Georgia, and some are lengthy reports of Johnston's command. 103 pp. MsV. Filmed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e131 pp. MsV. Including a report of Benjamin S. Ewell's visit to Richmond, 8-20 APril 1864. 16 pp. Also including B.S. Ewell's comparison of the campaigns in Virginia and Georgia in the spring and summer of 1864. 10 pp. Also including tabulations of strengths and losses, 7 December 1863-9 July 1864. 3 pp. Also including a narrative by B.S. Ewell, 5 August 1864, on Johnston's removal from command. 2 pp. Copied for the \"Official Records of the War of the Rebellion.\" Filmed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e54 pp. MsV. Including Cys of Ls, 29 April 1862-28 June 1863, from J.E. Johnston, to Lydian McLane Johnston. 10 pp. Also including telegrams, 4 May 1864-20 May 1864. 4 pp. Also including a report, 15 February 1865, of General Hood while commanding the Army of Tennessee, 18 July 1864-23 January 1865. 17 pp. Also including statistics on the Manassas Army, 31 December 1861. 1 pp. Also including Df. of Ls by Benjamin S. Ewell, n.d. 2 pp. Portions of this volume were copied for the \"Official Records of the Army of the Rebellion.\" Filmed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e121 pp. MsV. Filmed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e6 pp. MsV. Including Joseph E. Johnston's notes on General W.T. Sherman's Memoirs. 3 pp. Also including note of General T.G. Rhett's address. 1 p. Filmed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e48 pp. MsV. Including Returns of Troops, 17 March 1865-24 April 1865. 5 pp. Also including a memo on wounded Confederate and Federal troops. 1 p. Also including NCls regarding Johnston, 1864, 37 pp., and loose clippings, 2 pp. Portions of this volume were copied for the \"Official Records of the War of the Rebellion.\" Filmed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e188 pp. MsV. Filmed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e204 pp. MsV. Filmed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e204 pp. MsV. Filmed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinciple accounts are with Major A.D. Banks and D. Appleton \u0026amp; Co. MsV. 125 pp. Not filmed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e150 pp. MsV. Including copies of correspondence regarding his insurance business in Richmond, Va., 20 February 1875-5 June 1878. 113 pp. Also including correspondence with the Home Insurance COmpany, headed Washington, D.C., 19 January 1883-19 February 1883. 4 pp. Not filmed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives accounts for travel in North Carolina and Virginia, as well as population counts of cities in those states; also account of Joseph E. Johnston with Pan Electric Association. 11 pp. MsV. Not filmed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA one page letter sent from General Joseph E. Johnston to Brigadier General John H. Kelly regarding the transport and exchange of unfit cavalry horses. 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Johnston, C.S.A. General during the American Civil War, including correspondence which reflect his long military career and interest in his nephews, John Warfield Johnston and John Preston Johnston.","The papers include a diary, 1857, of Johnston's survey of the southern boundary of Kansas and eighteen volumes of Civil War dispatches and telegrams.","The collection also includes a diary, 1 May-31 July 1864, of Thomas B. Mackall; letters received by Louis McLane (including letters from Andrew Jackson and Lafayette) and typescripts of letters by Eliza Johnston Hughes.","Subjects concern Braxton Bragg, Benjamin Stoddert Ewell, William Joseph Hardee, George Ben Johnston, and the American Civil War (including the Atlanta Campaign of 1864). Correspondents include P. G. T. Beauregard, Jubal Early, Thomas Tasker Gantt, Josiah Gorgas, Wade Hampton, D.H. Hill, Robert E. Lee, James Longstreet and W.T. Sherman (General Order #18 of Johnston surrendering and giving terms to Sherman); as well as members of Johnston's family, Beverly R. Johnston, John Preston Johnston and John Warfield Johnston.","A list of books in the Rare Book Collection which were owned by Joseph E. Johnston is in Box 1. Accession 2001.35 addition filed in Box 1.","The Civil War dispatch and telegram books are available on microfilm for use in Swem Library or the microfilm may be requested via inter-library loan. The Joseph E. Johnston Papers, 1825-1891, in Swem Library's microforms area is on 6 reels, call number E467.1 .J74 A2.","Discusses his mother's recent death. 2 pp. ALS.","Discusses a recent change [marriage to Ann Bernard] in his father's life which will make it less solitary; must decide by June whether to remain in the Army and choose the Infantry or the Artillery. 2 pp. ALS.","Concerning the death of McLane's father, the office made vacant by his death, and the introduction of Mr. F. B. Ogden by this letter. 2 pp. LS.","Discusses the forces gathering for the coming Revolution [of 1830]. 1 p. ALS.","Concerning a strong interest and desire for prosperity for the United States. 2 pp. ALS.","Concerns procedure for the presentation of copies of publications of the Commissioners of Public Records to the United States. 3 pp. ADF and L.","Is not in love, though from time to time feels tenderness towards and interest in the appearance and conversation of a particular woman. 4 pp. ALS.","Is anxious to see \"those who remain\" [after the deaths of his father and brother]; saw John Preston \"at the university\"; comments on the matrimonial propensity of young people; is susceptible to the charms of so many women that they neutralize each other. 3 pp. ALS.","Discusses plans for Louisa's son John [W. Johnston], and the need for John to travel on his own; mentions various relatives he has seen and Jane's plans; missed seeing \"Mama in Richmond.\" 4 pp. ALS.","Had a miserable march through the country and is in quite a bad humor; describes foiled plans to go to Richmond; the weather has been as cold as a Virginia winter; gossip of Harrison [?] traveling to Augusta, [Ga.], to see a lady. 3 pp. ALS.","Is going back to Old Point Comfort, [Va.]; describes the \"delicious moonlight nights\" and the \"very pretty Indian girls.\" 2 pp. ALS.","Discussion of money matters; hopes to make a trip to Florida in the winter; talk of a horserace in which he lost $750.00; needs a horse for fox-hunting; cannot visit due to his [BRJ] \"bachelor\" state. 3 pp. ALS.","Is on his way to assist Gen[era]l Scott in the war against the Seminoles; describes his journey south; waiting for a steamboat to take them down the St. John's River, [Fla.]; describes the Army and gives the number of Indians to be estimated at about 3500, although he thinks that figure is exaggerated; soldiers complaining of having to boil and eat pork; heard from John that all of their Negroes had been sold and that all of the \"affairs\" were still unsettled; is saddened that Sam [a slave] was sold. 2 pp. ALS.","Gives his reasons for resigning; is now employed in the Top[ograophi]c Bureau; news of Edward and Webb separating, and Edward composing literary works - probably on the life of Patrick Henry; has heard of his [BRJ] \"matrimonial intentions\" and warns him not to be rash; wishes for him to meet some of the lovely ladies in Washington. 3 pp. ALS.","Appoints Mr. [John Preson] Johnston to the Military Academy, but cannot appoint Stephen J. Crockett, as regulations allow only one cadet per congressional district. 1 p. ALS.","Philosophical letter giving advice about writing letters, suffering through hard times and looking upon him [JEJ] as a brother, not a uncle. 3 pp. ALS.","Tells of upcoming trips to Elizabeth Town, N.J., to meet General Scott at Head Quarters, then on to Trenton, and then to Washington, [D.C.]. he will not, however, be able to stop to visit him [JPJ] due to troop movements; gives travel instructions and descriptions of a new black trunk for him. 3 pp. ALS.","I sorry, but cannot send any money because he doesn't have any; gives more detailed travel instructions for Pres to follow on his trip from Washington, through Baltimore, and on to Philadelphia and Trenton, including the use of a steamboat. 2 pp, ALS,","Gives instructions as to where and how he will receive some money from a friend of his [JEJ] in Washington. 1 p. ALS","Is glad he is enjoying school so much, and encourages him \"to make a good use of the faculties nature has given...\"; hopes to visit in the latter part of October; discusses a survey of an area east of the St. Regis which will keep him busy outside until the weather turns cool; the President and the Sec. of War have visited, and \"peace and tranquility are restored\"; tell Lizzie to write. 3 pp. ALS. including typescript, 3 pp.","Is happy he has become so \"naturalized\" to school, but cautions him not to rely too heavily on his present knowledge of mathematics; he [JPJ] should feel lucky that his Uncle Bev wrote to him, as he never writes to anyone; will stop by and see him in 10 days, but only for a few hours, as neither have much time; has received accounts of Harvey Michele's \"Texas Scheme\" from cousin John; other family news. 3 pp. ALS.","Was disappointed to find that Lizzie was still at Burke's Garden, and not in school -- hopes that will be taken care of soon; news of visit to Edward's farm and his horse \"Tigertail\"; comments on disposition and application of JPJ. 2 pp, ALS.","Permission for J[ohn] P[reston] Johnstone [sic] to move from one barracks room to another. Signed also by R. Delarfield, Supt. of M.A., and by J. Hayfoot. 1 p. DS.","Is on his way back to Washington from Florida; has had gratifying accounts of Pres in school, and urges him [BRJ] to write him; speaks lovingly of Pres and gives Mrs. Carrington much of the credit for his [JPJ] upbringing; discussion of Eliza and her education, or lack thereof; wants family new. 3 pp. ALS.","Saw Professor Capt. Blis who gave a satisfying account of his progress at school; has just returned from southern Florida where he spent the winter; comments on the state of military affairs in that territory and a bill before Congress to raise additional forces to fight in the Seminole War; gives advice and to read the greats authors and Latin \"in the original\" if there is spare time. 3 pp. ALS.","Gives an explanation of why he could not visit him, and expresses gratification and pride in all of his accomplishments; is located in the country between Lake Huron and Lake Superior, surveying the land for possible fortification; comments on the abundance of trout and whitefish, and how much Uncle Edward would enjoy fishing there. 3 pp. ALS.","Will not be going to Florida for the winter; Edward is considering selling his land and settling in Abingdon, Lynchburg, or Columbia; they had a \"preserving\" snow storm on the 18th, which signaled the beginning of winter; there is a truce in Florida now, and a group of Seminole chiefs, including Sam Jones, wild Cat, and Tiger Tail are traveling to Washington to make the final arrangements; hopes that Lizzie will be sent to Washington instead of Richmond, and comments that he would like her to know that he has not proposed to anyone, just like the song \"I Don't Propose.\" 2 pp. ALS.","1 p. Ms. Including Xcy of Ms. 1 p.","Just returned from an extended visit to the Sabine, and is concerned because he has not heard from him in a while. 1 p. ALS.","Will be spending the summer in Mackinac, instructions to get any clothing needed from Sam[uel] Frost, a merchant tailor in New York, [N.Y.], and to have them charged to his [JEJ] bill. 1 p. ALS.","A school friend of JPJ's, Thompson Mason, will be coming soon, and JEJ wishes him to be welcomed and treated well, and also his mother; is still on his journey to Lake Michigan, and is not sure when he will be back by West Point; hopes he [JPJ] is enjoying his furlough, and wishes for him to stop and see Col. Preston, Mr. Hopkins, and Mrs. Merrick. 3 pp. ALS.","Gives his upcoming itinerary; news of his [JPJ] clothes being sent by the tailor, [Samuel] Frost. 1 p. ALS.","1 p. ANS.","Has heard about an epidemic at West Point and is anxious about his [JPJ] health; mention of a cadet Mason, near death and hopes that it is not his friend [Thompson Mason], has been in Buffalo about 15 days and may remain another month; is interested about news from Va. relatives. 1 p. ALS.","Consoles him [JPJ] about the lack of correspondence from his relatives; gives excuse of being ill for his lack of correspondence; tells of his great love for him and mentions also his love of a sweetheart; Cousin Tom's wedding has been postponed until the Fall; Lizzie is in Columbia and spends her free time at Cousin Margaret's home; gossip of a possible duel between Mr. [Henry A.] Wise and Mr. [Edward] Stanley [sic] Stanly; talk of Affghan [sic] war and the end of the Florida war [Seminole War]. 3 pp. ALS.","Mention of his [JPJ] court martial; praise of Gen[era]l Worth; some old family news. 2 pp. ALS.","Explains the lack of correspondence during the winter; discussion on his [JPJ] future, involving going into industry or remaining in the Army, giving pros and cons of each; had a pleasant trip to New Orleans, [La.]; comment about women being \"pleasant and attractive creatures, beyond denial,\" but only \"when one has nothing else to think of, or to excite him.\" 3 pp. ALS.","Will not be able to come to graduation due to detainment \"by authority\"; gives advice on selection fo a regiment or a corp; is on his way to the Northeast Boundary after Houlton, Maine. 2 pp. ALS.","Concerning JEJ's recent marriage; sword is in safe keeping; and questions JEJ on future travel plans. 4 pp ALS.","Mentions many mutual friends in England, and Mrs. McLane's family. 4 pp. ALS. including a TCy of ALS. 1 p.","Asks him [JPJ] to obtain leave to come for a visit as he cannot leave; explains note to Lieut. Knowlton. 2 pp. ALS. Including ANS from J[oseph] E. Johnston, New York, [N.Y.], to [?] Knowlton, [West Point, N.Y.?], 15 November [18]45, asking a favor of lending JPJ some money so he may be able to visit him [JEJ]. 1 p.","Mentions friends, [?] May and Pike Graham, with army in Mexico and speaks of companies raised in Washington Co., Va., and vicinity. 3 pp. ALS.","Orders Lieut. J[ohn] P[reston] Johnston to detatched service and Lieut. R[ichard] H. L. Johnston to duty under him. 1 p. DS.","Letter of introduction for his son John Wickham Leigh. 1 p. ALS.","Mention of the President's [Millard Fillmore] message and the report of the General-in-Chief [of the Army?], and how it will affect the Top[ographica]l Corps; yearns for a promotion, and asks him to put in a good word for him; mentions he has 8 or 10 scars from battles with Indians; also suggests General [Winfield] Scott or General Dawson of Georgia for recommendations; asks for \"little Lissie's\" [Eliza (Johnston) Hughes] new husband's name. 2 pp. Pst. (From an original belonging to W[illia]m Armour, New York City, N.Y.)","7 pp. D.","Opinion confirming Joseph E. Johnston's rank as Brevet Colonel. 10 pp. DS.","Congratulations on Johnston's appointment as Quartermaster General of the Army. 1 p. ALS.","Concerns the Secession Convention held in Richmond. 3 pp. ALS.","1 item. See Oversize File.","Notifies Gorgas of a telegraphed dispatch regarding captured muskets. 1 p. ALS.","Reports that Col. [Nathan George] Evans engaged. most of the day yesterday in battle with the enemy, utilizing twelve regts. and five batteries, near the Potomac River; heavy casualties and 200 prisoners taken, as well as six field pieces. 1 p. ALS.","1 p. DS. See Oversize File.","List of killed, wounded, and missing in the battle of Ball's Bluff, [Va.], fought 21 Oct. 1861. 11 p. D.","1 p. DS. See Oversize File.","One letter written by General Joseph Eggleston Johnston of the Confederate Army to fellow General P. G. T. Beauregard, replying to the latter's proposed troop movement. The letter is dated January 14, 1862, and is sent from the Northern Virginia headquarters of the Confederate Army. A transcript of the letter and biographical information on General Johnston in also included.","1 p. ALS. Urges keeping the York River open to gunboats [two days prior to the Battle of Williamsburg]; Hill not to command his rear guard and to continue the fire after midnight; adds postscript \"I would like to have the vessels sunk.\"","Map. 1 item.","Agrees to send Capt. Mason and Lt. Col. Harvey to him as soon as possible; is pleased that he is \"again able to take the field.\" 1 p. ALS.","1 p. DS.","Acknowledges receipt of Dick's letter to Col. W. Hoffman, Comissary General of Prisoners, Washington, [D.C.], 5 March 1863, regarding sending of 150 citizen prisoners for exchange. [with extensive endorsements]. 4 pp. Cy of DS.","Lists 14 men and 11 women. 1 p. Cy of DC. Including Cy of D from F. A. Dick, Lt. Col. Prov[ost] Mar[shall] Gen[eral], 12 May 1863, listing 14 family members to be passed through the lines with their husbands and fathers. 1 p.","Sends message urging JEJ to report about the fall of Vicksburg at the Court of Enquiry at Montgomery, [Ala.]. 1 p. ALS.","1 p. PD.","1 p. PD.","Discussion of the transfer of Major Barton from Gen[era]l Pol's command to his, and the misuse of Army funds; strategic discussion of upcoming battle in March, the deterioration of their horses, and [U.S.] Grant taking advantage of Longstreet's poor artillery and driving him back into Va.; reminds him to secure all his papers at home as \"they will be very important to me after the war\"; description of transfer of family silver through Nicati [sic] [Nicketti Floyd Johnston?]. 2 pp. ALS.","Regrets losing him because of government orders; had high expectations for his help and from his expedition. 1 p. ALS.","\"Report of Gen[era]l Hood.\" 1 p. Incomplete.","Gen[era]l Cobb is to address the people tonight; gives opinion of how to regroup and states that \"you [JEJ] alone can bring back the old soldiers to their colors or engage other to join\"; describes feeling of bitterness for Mr. [Jefferson] Davis, and that his supporters say \"he had proved himself utterly incapable of conducting the war\"; talk of Lee's popularity waning also if he \"doesn't at once, show independence and pursue a course at least masked by being widely different from Mr. D[avis'], as well as people thinking that he [Lee] did not prevent him [JEJ] from being removed, not to mention not restoring him [JEJ] back.\" 3 pp. ALS.","Concerning statistics of men and supplies; and prefers to have a commader other than Gen. Bragg for he \"has made me a scapegoat.\" 2 pp. ALS.","1 p. DS. See Oversize File.","1 p. DS.","Table of the Return of the Effective Strength of the Army of Tennessee, listing numbers in Lee's Corps, Total Infantry, and Kanapanx's Battery. 1 p. DS.","Discusses President Lincoln's assassination in relation to the South's strength in the Civil War. 3 pp. ALS.","1 p. AMsS.","1 p. AMsS.","Is writing a narrative of the war, but has lost many of his papers, asks Cummings' opinions, especially on the subjects of campaigns in Tennessee in 1863 and Georgia in 1864. 3 pp. ALS.","1 p. PD.","Concerning the campaign in Georgia in 1864. Cy of LS. 23 pp. Including a Cy of Ms. written by J. C. Thompson, ca. 1861, and later published during the [Civil] War, entitled \"Gen. Johnston and Gen. Hood.\" 5 pp.","Instructions to send a trunk from Edward's adopted daughter to Peter at the first opportunity; contents are papers, possibly articles written for the newspaper he [Peter] published. 2 pp. ALS.","Concerning the \"inaccuracy of your recollection of my course\" and an account of his recollections of the event [mentioned in an earlier letter]. 3 pp. ALS.","1 p. PD.","Sympathy note about the death of his son, Willie. 2 pp. ALS.","Asks for a letter of recommendation and introduction so he may join the Corps of Cavalry in Egypt; advises him to remain quiet about any disharmony between Mr. Davis and himself because of upsetting the \"thousands who are friendly to both\"; urges him to prepare for publication his reports to \"justify...motives and...actions\" by him [JEJ]. 4 pp. ALS.","Concerning the condition of the 33rd Regiment, Va. Volunteers, immediately after the close of the first battle of Manassas, 21 July 1861. 6 pp ALS.","Concerns an article on \"the flag question\" by Beauregard to be submitted to the April 1872 Baltimore Southern Magazine; also the state of the government in Louisiana -- \"quasi-revolution.\" 3 pp. ALS.","Concerns over brother Peter; question about the Confederate States' archives; had a pleasant visit from Mr. and Mrs. Holmes and their young son. 4 pp. ALS.","Sends the final draft of his statement; report only alludes to \"saving Lee's Army\"; struck out of his attacks on [Jefferson] Davis who \"poor Floyd\" called \"Mr. Jefferson Davidson.\" 4 pp. ALS.","sends check to furnish brother Peter's new room, sends holiday greetings. 1 p. ALS.","Concerning a $500 contribution to the church; the winter weather; \"another tour to raise means for completing our Church here\"; and love to Mr. and Mrs. Johnston and regards to friends in Atlanta. 3 pp. ALS.","Concerns flag of the \"Johnston Light Infantry\" to be presented by Mrs. Johnston. 2 pp. ALS.","Her letter was his first news of her grandmother, his sister's [Louisa Smith Bowen] illness; expressions of family love; has had acute rheumatism since January. 3 pp. ALS.","Talk of funding the repairs needed for the family burial grounds; \"Lily\" will be traveling to the Springs soon for her annual stay, as prescribed by her physician. 2 pp. ALS.","Wife \"Lily\" suffering from Neauralgia; grief over death of brother [Beverly]; also settlement of Beverly's estate; financial matters concerned with brother Peter. 1 p. ALS.","Instructions to buy Beverly's silver tableware at the auction of his personal effects on the 10th if no other close relative wants it; anxious over brother Peter being alone - would like to hire someone to stay with him. 1 p. ALS.","Discussion of sale of family proprety, the storing of books, and the distributing of clothes to the poor; in agreement about brother Peter living in a hotel and will send money accordingly. 4 pp. ALS.","Since the Army of fifteen years past has changed considerably, he doesn't really recommend that Ben [Goerge Ben Johnston] become commissioned; feels that the Army has lowered its standards, and that there is some prejuice agaisnt Southerners; suggests law studies instead. 3 pp. ALS.","Concerning events at first [Battle of] Manassas during Civil War. 3 pp. ALS.","Receipt for dues paid for June. 1 p. DS.","Concerning the campaign from Dalton to Atlanta and the recollection of events. 3 pp. ALS.","Relates recollections of JEJ's Cavalry leaving nothing behind to fall into enemy hands during his movement from Dalton to Atlanta. 3 pp. LS.","Concerning the loss of arms of Polk's Corps after it united with the Army of Tennessee in 1864. 2 pp. LS.","Discusses losses of men under his command in the campaign from Dalton to Atlanta. 2 pp. ALS.","Concerning Pettus' participation in the Dalton and Atlanta campaigns in Stephenson's Division of Hood's Corp. 2 pp. ALS.","Reminisces about his command in the CSA, and his memories of the Army of Tenessee. 3 pp. ALS.","Concerning the loss of arms in the Georgia campaign, recollections of events and compliments about the campaign. 4 pp. ALS.","Concerning the loss of muskets, positions, panics...in the retreat from Dalton to Atlanta in 1864 and his recollection of events. 8 pp. ALS.","Concerning Hood's article published in the New Orleans papers and the statement of the loss of small arms; greatest loss was in 27 June 1864 when Gen. McPherson's army made an assault on the position at Kenesaw Mountain. 3 pp. ALS.","Concerning the statement by Col. Oladowski [?] as to the \"Georgia campaign\" in 1864 and Lowrey's recollections. 2 pp. ALS.","Concerning controversy between Gen. Hood and Johnston and Govan's recollections of events of Johnston's campaign from Dalton to Atlanta. 4 pp. ALS.","Concerning loss of arms in Georgia in [18]64 campaign and the reporting of surrounding events. 7 pp. ALS.","Discusses communication with General A. H. Colquitt. 2 pp. ALS.","Encloses a history for Johnston's use \"without any restrictions.\" 1 p. ALS. Including an AMsS by Ja[me]s M. Kennard, n.d., n.p. relating to a supposed message from Jefferson Davis to the Confederate Congress on Joseph E. Johnston's reinstatement. 25 pp.","Mr. Fields to re-enclose grave yard; lodging and financial arrangements for brother Peter. 2 pp. ALS.","Encloses his reply to Gen. George W. Mindil's pamphlet \"The Battle of Fair Oaks,\" as copied for the Court of Paris. 1 p. Cy of LS. Including Cy of Ms by Joseph E. Johnston. 20 pp.","Concerning Col. Marshall's address as not being an attack against JEJ, but rather a criticism of some statements of JEJ's in regard to the army around Richmond [during the war]. Comments on Marshall's address and includes points of controversy with his recollections with statistical information; corrects JEJ on points regarding himself and statements made about him and his command in JEJ's book; apologizes for mentioning these matters and does not do so to complain; mentions the courtesy and kindness which JEJ always treated him. \"You know that when any one undertakes to write a historical account of events, there is a right in the part of those who disagree with the writer, to criticize and analyze his statements.\" 6 pp. ALS.","Concerning the Georgia Brigade Lawton took to Virginia in June 1862 and the details surrounding the situation. 3 pp. ALS.","Has enclosed an extract from a letter of Gen. Joseph E. Johnston \"in the hope that it may be of some service to you and history.\" 1 p. ALS. Inclusing a Cy of LS from Jos[eph] E. Johnston, Savannah, [Ga.], to Colonel [John P. Nicholson], n.p., 14 April 1875, defending what he had written about a battle fought at Fair Oaks. 1 p.","Explanation of a delay in payment of a $1000 note. 2 pp. ALS.","Detailed comments on the Count of Paris' letters concerning the Battle of Seven Pines, defending what himself, Longstreet, [D. H.] Hill, and Smith had reported; also extensive defense of himself and descriptions of his and others' actions at the Battle of Fair Oaks; asks if he received an autograph note of Gen[era]l [Robert E.] Lee. 3 pp. ALS.","Invitation to attend and act as Chief Marshall at the unveiling of the Foley Statue of [\"Stonewall\"] Jackson on the 26th of October. 1 p. ALS.","Concerning the recent publication by the press of \"our late correspondence\"; the desire for you to accept the position of Marshall in chief on the 16th, and Mr. Valentine is interested in executing a bust of you. 1 p. ALS.","Economic discussion of the Hawaiian Treaty which will remove the rice tariff, and how it will affect the rice farmers in South Carolina, Georgia, and Louisiana; concern over land losing its value and people being forced out of work; alludes to North/South disputes over the problem, stating that the planter will be \"unable to stand up under the burden imposed upon him for the benefit of Northern manufacturers\"; asks him to vote against the treaty and to relay the same messages to Col. [Robert W.] Withers. 1 p. ALS.","Discusses Southern political systems, the Democratic nomination convention in St. Louis, and Northern attitudes toward the South. 4 pp. ALS. Including typescript. 3 pp.","Thanks him for the \"handsome testimonial\" and tribute sent to him from such a \"noble chieftain.\" 2 pp. ALS.","Has learned through Judge [Robert W.] Hughes that he [JWJ] will support President Hayes' administration; expresses wish for him to withold support until he knows more fully the President's \"Southern policy\"; discussion of JWJ's son applying to West Point or just joining the Army. 2 pp. ALS.","Cancellation of plans due to wife's illness; discussion of his friend Haine [?], who was dissapointed because the P.O. Dept. appointment was not filled; he is now trying for the office of Marshall, which will be vacant on the expiration of the term of the incumbent, according to [Judge Robert W.] Hughes; hopes he [JWJ] will lend his support to Haine [?]. 3 pp. ALS.","Expression of friendship; gives correction of Pickett's strength of 4500 instead of 5500 as previously reported. 2 pp. ALS.","Ben has decided to settle in Richmond; [Robert W.] Hughes does not think that it is a wise move since it was flooded with medical men after the war and recommends Norfolk instead; also the comment that there is a strong Catholic influence [in Norfolk] which would also help Ben professionally. 4 pp. ALS.","Has sent application for Joe's [Johnston] benefit; feels that [Robert W.] Hughes has excellent sense and judgement [referring to his opinions of where Ben should set up a medical practice]. 1 p. ALS.","More discussions of Ben setting up medical practice in Richmond. 2 pp. ALS.","Requests that he be sent the Texas-Pacific R.R. Bill so that he may read it, as it is so unlike the Bill passed at the St. Louis Convention of 1975, he feels it will aid the South, and not the North; his friend, John C. Brown, is V[ice] Pres[iden]t of the Institution [governing the railroad?]. 1 p. ALS.","Discusses economy of the South and resulting problems; anti-military sentiments of the South; and character of Tilden and Hayes. 4 pp. ALS. including typescript. 3 pp.","Discussing the Greenbacker philosophy, the Electoral Commission, and the election; his views of the insurance profession; and his impressions of Tilden. 4 pp. ALS. Including typescript. 2 pp.","Again requests a copy of the Texas-Pacific R.R. Bill for his friend Robert Gourdin; would have asked Bev[erly] Tucker to send it, but he is in New Orleans, [La.], directing a convention; discussion of the reduction of the tobacco tax on Southern farmers. 1 p. ALS.","Gives glowing recommendation of Col. [Robert E.] Withers for a Democratic middle class office in the Senate; is glad to hear of his improved health; Gov. Randolph sent a copy of the new Army Bill; asks that he [JWJ] and Col. Withers read his comments on it. 1 p. ALS.","Writes on behalf of their kinsman James Southall who would like to be appointed to the new Geology professorship at the \"Va. University.\" 1p. ALS.","Will be happy to give Mr. McCloskey a recommendation on his application for an office; is pleased he sent out a circular; Lily still suffering from rheumatism. 3 pp. ALS.","Comments on a note on the F. J. Porter case and [Theodore Fitz] Randolph's speech; Lee and Jackson's operations against Pope [at 2nd Bull Run]; and the next Presidential election. 4 pp. Including typescript. 2 pp.","Comments on apparent Southern antipathy to politics; the approaching election, and the Democratic Party; will not be a candidate. 4 pp. ALS. Including typescript. 2 pp.","Is recovering from a bad sprain; believes a Democrat will win the Presidency, but a thorough civil service reform is not likely. 2 pp. ALS. including typerscript. 1 p.","Compares public morals and their effects on elections with those of 30 years ago, and discusses Hayes' use of the veto; and the ideal beauty of Pattsfield. 2 pp. ALS. Including typescript. 1 p.","Discussion of quarrels amongst members of the Westmoreland Club and Capt. John S. Wise, and the rule of secrecy and voting; will be attending his [GBK] wedding. 2 pp. ALS.","Has written to Dr. Curry who is a member of the Board of Visitors [of the Medical College of Virginia?] about a professorship; also mention of Ben's bride. 1 p. ALS.","Send picture of his mother, who was a good friend of her [Mrs. Johnston] mother [Catherine May (Milligan) McLane] 2 pp. ALS.","Invitation to attend the reuinion of the First Kentucky Brigade of Infantry \"in the late war.\" 1 p. LS.","Criticism of Lincoln and Garfield; his views of the effect of a Southern victory, and comparisons of resources of North and South in 1861. 1 pp. ALS. Including typescript. 2 pp.","Praises Frank Blair [Frances Preston Blair, Jr.]; finds the only well-founded sectional prejudice is that of favoring Virginia hams; slavery caused no inferiority of the people; continues a discussion of how the South could have won -- including more arms, a different Confederate President, and a strong move against Grant in late 1862; expresses opinion that Hardee or Stewart would have prevented Sherman's \"March to the Sea.\" 4 pp. ALS. Including typescript. 2 pp.","Concerning the approaching dedication of the Washington monument and Rice's desire to have Johnston write a letter \"which would embody your estimate of Washington in his military capacity\" and would be bound in a sheaf for the celebration. 4 pp. ALS.","Gives background of a certain picture of General [Robert E.] Lee [and JEJ taken in Savannah after the Civil War], and the photographer's name, D.J. Ryan; sees her father often and describes his [John W. Johnston] new interest in military equipment and habits of ancient and medieval people; her cousin Sue Talliaferro has been staying with them. 2 pp. ALS.","Sends desired picture and apologies for it being faded [referring to a picture of Johnston and Lee taken together in Savannah,Ga. after the war]; is going to New York, [N.Y.], to the funeral \"of a valued old friend.\" 1 p. ALS.","Copy of official report submitted by Major General James Longstreet, 10 June 1862, on the Battle of Seven Pines.1 pp. Cy of DS.","News of events since JEJ's departure from St. Louis. 1 p. ALS.","Has sent photograph of his \"lovely darling\" [wife, Lydia (McLane) Johnston], and grieves over her death. 1 p. ALS.","Discusses his proposed trip to St. Louis, and points west to inspect \"roads\"; hopes [Don Carlos] Buell will be named superintendant of the Coast Survey; discusses condition of [Henry Jackson] Hunt. 4 pp. Including typescript. 1 pp.","Complains of extremely hot weather; explains that he has no foreign correspondents from which he could acquire psotage stamps [in reference to WFL's stamp collection]. 2 pp. ALS.","Concerns republication of articles on the war which appeared in the North American Review. 1 p. ALS.","Tells of his office being in his home and that his hours are 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; invites him to use his home if he [GBJ] attends the medical convention in Washington, [D.C.]. 2 pp. ALS.","Requests that she show to Eliza [(Johnston) Hughes] the letters she has of Judge (Thomas T.) Bouldin announcing Charles' [Clement Johnston] death, and his [JEJ] fathers' [Peter Johnston] death. 2 pp. ALS.","Acknowledges receipt of a St. Louis paper. 1 p. ALS.","Was impressed by his conduct at Yorktown and 7 Pines; applied for his appointment to a vacancy in 1864; the recommendation may have been held up in the office of Gen. [Braxton] Bragg. 2 pp. ALS. Including p.s., from J. E. Johnston, to Gen. D. H. Hill, explaining that his questions pertained to what sort of paper he should write -- not because of \"the fear of entangling myself.\" 1 p.","Acknowledges receipt of a St. Louis paper. 1 p. ALS.","Can't hope to see Johnston until the weather warms; discusses financial difficulties related to civil and political rights. 2 pp. ALS.","Reminisces about family ties with his [SSL] grandparents [Anna Marie (Mason) Lee and Sydney Smith Lee]; is very proud of him and always happy to hear from him. 1 p. ALS.","Wishes Gantt would move to Washington and leave his \"unfashionable\" location; discusses reasons for [Benjamin Stoddard] Ewell being refused a professorship at William and Mary after using at least $15,000 of his own money to save it; his tour of inspection will be delayed until Congress appropriates the money. 2 pp. ALS. Including typescript. 1 p.","Comments on fashions in St. Louis; opinions of slavery; and a defense of [Richard S.] Ewell against attacks by [P.G.T.] Beauregard. 4 pp. ALS. Including typescript. 2 pp.","Details Confederate blunders in the areas of buying up cotton to sell for arms, and not moving against McClellan in force in 1862, or putting Lee in command on May 31, [1862?]; also Bragg not capturing Union troops in West Tennessee; troops in Arkansas not being transferred to Mississippi, and Hood being put opposite Sherman instead of Hardee or Stewart. 4 pp. ALS. Including typescript. 2 pp.","Gives account of his recent trip through the Rocky Mountains and on to the Pacific Ocean, and of all the land's beauty. 3 pp. ALS.","Had no idea of the disaster to the Democratic party; describes a situation in Williamsburg as being the consequence of a large number of Negroes brought there by the military occupation; Gettysburg will not be as bad as the effect of Negro supremacy; Henry A. Wise turned Democrat to run for Governor; doesn't understand why Gantt's St. Louis house won't sell; as a child, heard much discussion of the authorship of the \"Junius\" letters, and feels Lord Lyttelton is a good possibility; death of a niece. 3 pp. ALS. including typescript. 2 pp.","Sends news of death of General [Henry] Hunt -- an old friend. 2 pp. ALS. Including typescript. 1 p.","Is concerned about her father's [John W. Johnston] relapses, but cannot come to visit yet due to preparing his office for its next occupant; tells of preparation of the court of the great \"pension building\" for the inauguration ballroom. 2 pp. ALS.","Discusses use of contributed funds to buy a house for Mrs. [Henry] Hunt and her other funds; and strategies for Congressional aid for her. 4 pp. ALS. Including typescript. 2 pp.","Requests Johnston's presence at an Inter-State Drill to be held in Nashville. 1 p. TLS.","Concerning Johnston's election to the honorary vice presidency of the District of Columbia Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. 1 p. LS.","Conveys suggestion of a dinner for the Comte de Paris; suggests dinner be in private, including only Mr. [Robert M.] McLane and a nephew to entertain the Comte's son. 2 pp. ALS.","Asks for his expression of approval toward the plans of Grand Reunion of the \"Blue and Gray\" to be held at Chicago, [Ill.], during the Exposition in 1893; gives ideas about a parade, and a pavillion being erected to exhibit relics of the [Civil] War from both sides. 2 pp. ALS.","Is sorry to hear he has been ill, and hopes that he is recovering \"for there are few men whom the old Confederates need as much as...yourself.\" 1 p. LS.","Expressions of hope for a speedy recovery. 2 pp. ALS.","Regrets that he will not be able to attend the funeral service of [McLane s brother-in-law] JEJ; expressions of sorry and sympathy. 2 pp. ALS.","3 pp. Cy of DS.","Concerning \"the prejudices of a single non-combatant\" in opposition to \"the preference of so many thousand fighting men.\" 1 p. ALS.","1 p. ACS.","Accepts invitation to call; invites Mrs. McLane to join Mr. and Mrs. Milman and her breakfast. 2 pp. ANS.","5 pp. TMs.","44 p. DF of D.","Incomplete. 10 pp. Ms.","40 pp. Ams.","1 p. Ph.","Printed by D. Appleton \u0026 Co. 1 item.","Reports on the great improvements in the school; is pleased her aunt has a good gardener and describes their gardens at school; did not practice her music enough at home so Mr. Bozzaotra criticizes her time; lists the gloves, corsets, shoes, and handkerchiefs she needs, and asks for Corinne in French. 2 pp. TCy.","Comments on various aunts and uncles, including \"Uncle Joe\" [Joseph E. Johnston]; unhappy that she will not see Preston for 2 years; mentions that the school has 25 or 26 students - mainly ones who were at \"Liberty.\" 1 p. TCy.","Comments on the lack of letters from Preston and on activities of Uncle Peter [Johnston] and Aunt Jane. Enclosed is a lengthy postscript from Ed[ward] W[illia]m Johnston teasing him on his new position and describing the fate of the school at Liberty and his at Botetourt Springs; mentions pleasant neighborhoods. 2 pp TCy.","Chastises him for not writing. 1 p. TCy.","Imagines that Preston's letters to her have gone to the Springs, where she plans to go to attend at least one more session of Uncle E[dward William Johnston]'s school; would be there now except neither Uncle Ben nor Uncle John can take her; inquires about Uncle Jo[seph E. Johnston]. 1 p. TCy.","Wanted to join Uncle Jo[seph E. Johnston] at the Springs but it meant Aunt Sally would be alone too long; lengthy news of various aunts and uncles and the possibility that some of them may move to Texas. 2 pp. TCy.","Asks his preference on being called \"brother\" or \"Preston,\" for Aunt Sally says \"Pres\" is disrespectful; lengthy news of various uncles and aunts and her fear that she will miss seeing Uncle Jo[seph E. Johnston] at the Springs; describes Cherie's [Mrs. Edward W. Johnston] drinking problem. 2 pp. TCy.","Asks for more frequent letters; only time for writing letters is one hour at night; has no news of relatives. 2 pp. TCy. Including TCy of N from Ed[ward] W[illia]m Johnston, [Botetourt Springs, Va.], to [John] Pres[ton Johnston, U.S. Military Academy, West Point, N.Y.], Feb[ruar]y 22, 1840, sending news of Jo[seph E. Johnston] who is at Cape Florida but will probably go to Washington late in the month, and from there be sent to the Northern frontier. 2 pp. TCy;","Sends Eliza M. Johnston's school report for February 1840. 1 p. TCy.","Sends news of various relatives including report that Uncle Jo[seph E. Johnston] is expected to return to Washington this monh. 2 pp. TCy.","Mentions Uncle Jo[seph E. Johnston]'s plan to return to Florida, and the poor condition of Uncle Edward [W. Johnston's] school, including the deaths of 3 former students. 1 p. TCy.","Describes a recent picnic given by Mrs. General Watts with mint julip lacking in water; mentions various aunts and uncles; and inquires about a missing portrait of Uncle Benjamin. 2 pp. TCy.","Sends her report for June with an explanation of a few bad marks; describes Mr. Goodsicki of Richmond, the new dancing master; inquires about Uncle John [B. Floyd]. 2 pp. TCy.","Writes before leaving for Richmond where she looks forward to spending the winter; inquires about \"Cousin Eliza\" Carrington and \"the General\"; knows Uncle Edward [W. Johnston] is hurt that she is going to Mr. Perieo's school instead of returning to his. 2 pp. TCy.","Informs of her recent confirmation by Bishop [William] Meade; reports Aunt Jane's move to Tuscaloosa and Cousin Maria's death. 1 p. TCy.","Writes of many friends and relatives who are ill or dead. 1 p. TCy.","Must work hard the rest of the session for she found herself behind upon her return; needs corsets, handkerchiefs and a white dress. 1 p. TCy.","Regrets her Aunt's uneasiness but feels it is groundless and that \"Uncle\" will return home soon; has little time because of the concert and review lessons; needs shoes for she has \"nearly danced out\" those she has. 1 p. TCy.","88 pp. MsV.","42 pp. MsV.","Edited by Richard M. McMurry. 46 pp. Typescript.","Edited by Richard M. McMurry. 59 pp. Typescript.","Edited by Richard M. McMurry. 54 pp. Typescript.","19 pp. PM.","Most entries are headed Meridian, [Miss.], or Dalton, [Ga.]. 183 pp. MsV. Including: a memo, Jan[uar]y 30, 1862 of Thomas Jordan, A[ssistant] Adj[utant] Gen[era]l Head Quarters, 18th Comp[an]y, [?], on $694.50 spent in keeping open communications with Washington, D.C. 2 pp.; newspaper clipping, n.d., about a seech of [CSA] Senator Semmes attacking Johnston. 1 p.","52 pp. MsV. including Cys of Ls relating to the Kansas expedition. November 1, 1858 - June 22, 1859. 15 pp. Also including miscellaneous financial notes. 7 pp. MsV. 1. Not filmed.","MsV. 2. Not filmed.","68 p. MsV. Including a Cy of LS from L[eonidas] Polk, Demapolis, [Alabama?], to Gen[era]l J. E. Johnston, n.p., May 4, 1864. 1 p. Also including \"Directions given by Gen[era]l Johnston for the evacuation of the line at Yorktown,\" n.d. 2 pp. Also including a memorandum of agreement, April 18, 1865, between General Johnston and Sherman for the surrender of the Confederate troops, with associated letters and notes by B. S. Ewell. 10 pp. [Portions of this volume were copied for the Official Records of the War of the Rebellion.] MsV 3.","237 pp. MsV. Including index to the first 52 pp. Also including a Telegram Book for 1 February 1862-3 March 1862. 9 pp. MsV. 4. Filmed.","21 pp. MsV. Including NCls, 1863-1864, collected by B.S. Ewell about J.E. Johnston. 44 pp. Also including loose NCls, mainly 1891, on Johnston's death and funeral. 12 pp. The General Orders were copied for the \"Official Records of the War of the Rebellion.\" MsV. 5. Filmed.","270 pp. MsV. This volume was copied for the \"Official Records of the War of the Rebellion.\" MsV. 6. Filmed.","6 pp. MsV. Filmed.","Including his dispatches during the siege of Jackson, Mississippi. 64 pp. MsV. Filmed.","Most dispatches are from Morton on Meridian, Mississippi. Parts of this volume were copied for the \"Official Records of the War of the Rebellion.\" 72 pp. MsV. Filmed.","Most letters are from Meridian, Mississippi, or Dalton, Georgia, and some are lengthy reports of Johnston's command. 103 pp. MsV. Filmed.","131 pp. MsV. Including a report of Benjamin S. Ewell's visit to Richmond, 8-20 APril 1864. 16 pp. Also including B.S. Ewell's comparison of the campaigns in Virginia and Georgia in the spring and summer of 1864. 10 pp. Also including tabulations of strengths and losses, 7 December 1863-9 July 1864. 3 pp. Also including a narrative by B.S. Ewell, 5 August 1864, on Johnston's removal from command. 2 pp. Copied for the \"Official Records of the War of the Rebellion.\" Filmed.","54 pp. MsV. Including Cys of Ls, 29 April 1862-28 June 1863, from J.E. Johnston, to Lydian McLane Johnston. 10 pp. Also including telegrams, 4 May 1864-20 May 1864. 4 pp. Also including a report, 15 February 1865, of General Hood while commanding the Army of Tennessee, 18 July 1864-23 January 1865. 17 pp. Also including statistics on the Manassas Army, 31 December 1861. 1 pp. Also including Df. of Ls by Benjamin S. Ewell, n.d. 2 pp. Portions of this volume were copied for the \"Official Records of the Army of the Rebellion.\" Filmed.","121 pp. MsV. Filmed.","6 pp. MsV. Including Joseph E. Johnston's notes on General W.T. Sherman's Memoirs. 3 pp. Also including note of General T.G. Rhett's address. 1 p. Filmed.","48 pp. MsV. Including Returns of Troops, 17 March 1865-24 April 1865. 5 pp. Also including a memo on wounded Confederate and Federal troops. 1 p. Also including NCls regarding Johnston, 1864, 37 pp., and loose clippings, 2 pp. Portions of this volume were copied for the \"Official Records of the War of the Rebellion.\" Filmed.","188 pp. MsV. Filmed.","204 pp. MsV. Filmed.","204 pp. MsV. Filmed.","Principle accounts are with Major A.D. Banks and D. Appleton \u0026 Co. MsV. 125 pp. Not filmed.","150 pp. MsV. Including copies of correspondence regarding his insurance business in Richmond, Va., 20 February 1875-5 June 1878. 113 pp. Also including correspondence with the Home Insurance COmpany, headed Washington, D.C., 19 January 1883-19 February 1883. 4 pp. Not filmed.","Gives accounts for travel in North Carolina and Virginia, as well as population counts of cities in those states; also account of Joseph E. Johnston with Pan Electric Association. 11 pp. MsV. Not filmed.","A one page letter sent from General Joseph E. Johnston to Brigadier General John H. Kelly regarding the transport and exchange of unfit cavalry horses. The letter is accompanied by two different transcriptions, one of which is labeled as having been done by Jeff Toalson on August 14, 2020."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eBefore reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.\u003c/p\u003e  ","\u003cp\u003eBefore reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.\u003c/p\u003e"],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Use:","Conditions Governing Use"],"userestrict_tesim":["Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.","Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library."],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center"],"persname_ssim":["Johnston, Joseph Eggleston, 1807-1891","Beauregard, Pierre Gustave Toutant, 1818-1893","Bragg, Braxton, 1817-1876","Early, Jubal Anderson, 1816-1894","Ewell, Benjamin Stoddert, 1810-1894","Gantt, Thomas T. 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The notebook contains poetry, class notes, autographs of classmates, and a detailed account of a Corps trip to Petersburg and Richmond, Virginia in October 1855. \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo letters written by Carpenter to his father in 1862, including a letter dated June 16, 1862 that describes fighting near Port Republic, Virginia\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLetter of recommendation written on Carpenter's behalf by Brigadier General John Echols and submitted to Confederate President Jefferson Davis\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo commission documents (1861)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne letter (dated July 17, 1864) where Carpenter's Battery member Sergeant Benjamin Karnes describes circumstances surrounding the wounding of a fellow soldier. 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Carpenter papers, 1852/1864","MS.0333","/repositories/3/resources/413","Virginia Military Institute—Cadet life—1850-1859","Virginia Military Institute—Cadet compositions—Poetry","Virginia Military Institute—Faculty—Anecdotes","Confederate States of America. Army—Virginia Artillery—Carpenter's Battery","Virginia Military Institute—Class of 1856","Soldiers—Virginia—Correspondence","Shenandoah Valley Campaign, 1862","Port Republic, Battle of, Port Republic, Va., 1862","United States—History—Civil War, 1861-1865—Personal narratives—Confederate","Confederate States of America. Army—Virginia Infantry Regiment, 27th","Carpenter's Battery","Correspondence","Notebooks","There are no restrictions","The Civil War documents from this collection are available online.","Joseph H. Carpenter was born in 1834 in Covington, Virginia. He graduated from VMI in 1856. During the Civil War he served as a Captain, Company A, 27th Virginia Infantry Regiment (later converted to an artillery company known as Carpenter's Battery). Carpenter was wounded at Cedar Mountain, Virginia in 1862 and died from  the wound on February 5, 1863.","Stribling Springs, Va.\nMay the 18th 1862","My Dear Father\nI wrote you some time ago but suppose that you did not receive my letter as I have not yet received an answer. I received a letter from Harriet a short time ago in which I was sorry to learn that your eyesight was no better. We have again met the enemy upon his own ground and completely rooted him through. I suppose that you have now heard of that before this as Genl. Johnson was wounded. We lost a great many officers. This goes to prove that wherever meet him with anything like equal numbers that we prove to be the victims. I understand that there are several appointments to be made in the Regular Service for Captains I should like to have one. For reasons which I will explain to you when I see you and as you have the Governor's promise to aid you very likely I can succeed. The boys generally are well. In haste.\nYours affectionately,\nJos. Carpenter","Lynchburg May 23d 1862\nHis Excellency\nJefferson Davis Prest.\nC. S. A.","Sir,\nI understand that Capt. Joseph Carpenter, late of the 27th Regt. Virginia Volunteers, but now in command of a battery of Light Artillery in the division commanded by Gen. T. J. Jackson, desires to enter the regular army of the Confederate States and to devote himself permanently to the profession of arms.","It affords me pleasure to bear testimony to the soldierly qualities of Capt. Carpenter, He has received a through Military Education, having graduated at the Virginia Military Institute. He entered the service of the Confederacy at the commencement of the present war, and has ever since been in the faithful and efficient discharge of his duties. For much of the time that I was in command of the 27th Va. Vols. Capt. Carpenter commanded one of the companies of that Regiment and I therefore had the best opportunity of judging of his qualifications. He is prompt, active and faithful in the discharge of every duty, a good disciplinarian and has always displayed great gallantry on the field. As a consequence of his ability to control men and his skill as a Tactician his company was one of the very best and most efficient which I have known in the service. I sincerely trust that he may receive the appointment which he seeks, feeling assured that he will make a most valuable officer to the country.\nI have the honor to be\nMost respectfully [Sir]\nJno Echols\nBrig Genl C.S.A.","Camp Near Port Republic\nJune 16, 1862","Dear Father,\nI wrote some time since but have not as yet received the first scratch of a pen from you. I suppose that you are now at home. Tis useless for me to tell you of the fights that we have had as no doubt you already know. But it appears to me now that fighting is becoming quite fashionable especially in Jackson's army. We have had three days rest in the last two months- the balance of the time either on a forced march or fighting one or the other. A few more such marches and fights will ruin his Old Brigade unless he allows them to recruit a little more, but the enemy appear to be determined to press us hard in our unorganized condition. But thank God we have been able to to overcome them on every occasion as yet. I was amusing in the last two fights. We had to see how Old Jack [word unknown] Fremont \u0026 Shields. He pitched into Fremont on Sunday and Shields had to stand in supporting distance and look at us hip him. We then crossed the River, burnt the Bridge and pitched into Shields on Monday and Fremont had to stand in full view and see us completely use Shields up without being able to come to his support. Both Battles were sharp especially on Monday as we were in an open field fighting five hours. I was in it first and continued until the Yanks began to run. When my ammunition gave out and I had to stop. Ben was wounded. Tom Jordan and four or five others slightly. I wrote you about trying to get me a situation in the Regular Service. Genl. Echols has given me a letter which I will send you. I could get others if necessary. The Situation I desire is a commission as Capt. of Artillery in the Regular Service, the reason that I seek it now is there is some talk of taking my company to fill up the 27th Regt. If they do that I shall not accept the commission as Capt. of the company. I was elected almost unanimously Lt. Col. of the 27th. But declined accepting the appointment because I preferred my Battery notwithstanding the severe Labor to that position in Infantry. But since the authorities seem anxious to get me into infantry after all the trouble that I have had I am just anxious not to gratify them if I can help it and I suppose they will grant me the same privilege as other officers of my own rank. I am tolerably well at present.\nWrite soon. Yours etc. Jos. Carpenter","Don't be uneasy about Ben he will be well taken care of. J.","Winchester\n17th July 1864","Dear Col.\nI have just arrived here for the purpose of telegraphing to you to let you know that Ben was very seriously wounded through the right lung on yesterday, but I hope not dangerously, but find there is no communication by telegraph. I will give you the Circumstances as near as I can. He and myself left the road some half mile for the purpose of getting dinner. After getting dinner was coming back to the road, not thinking that there was a Yankee in ten miles of us \u0026 the first thing we knew we rode into a Yankee picket post. Ben drew his pistol (I had no arms) to fire on the one nearest to him. The Yankee raised his Carbine, they both fired about the same instant \u0026 both fell from their horses wounded. The Yankees jumped up \u0026 ran. Ben fired four other shots at him but missed him, the other Yankees having run. I got Ben up on his horse to carry him off but after carrying him a short distance he got too weak to ride. I then had to take him down \u0026 leave him as the Yankees were coming up the road again. As soon as I got to the road I got an ambulance \u0026 a Company of Sharp Shooters \u0026 went back after him \u0026 brought him on to our Camp last night near Berryville. He rested very well last night \u0026 is in a good deal better this morning than I expected he would be. The Doctors examined his wound this morning \u0026 say it is a severe wound but don't consider it a dangerous one. He will be taken to Mr. Cook's today (near Millwood) where he will get every attention \u0026 I am in hopes will soon be well enough to be moved to a safe place. I can't tell what our movements will be. The Army has gone into Camp about Berryville, 10 miles South E. of Winchester. After I left Ben, the Yankees came up to him. They gave him some water \u0026 took his watch and pistol. They also asked him a good many questions which I am sure were not very satisfactorily answered.\nMy best respects to all,\nBen Karnes","This collection (seven items) consists of: \n\nA manuscript notebook compiled by Joseph H. Carpenter during his cadetship (1852-1856). The notebook contains poetry, class notes, autographs of classmates, and a detailed account of a Corps trip to Petersburg and Richmond, Virginia in October 1855.\n\nTwo letters written by Carpenter to his father in 1862, including a letter dated June 16, 1862 that describes fighting near Port Republic, Virginia\nLetter of recommendation written on Carpenter's behalf by Brigadier General John Echols and submitted to Confederate President Jefferson Davis\nTwo commission documents (1861)\nOne letter (dated July 17, 1864) where Carpenter's Battery member Sergeant Benjamin Karnes describes circumstances surrounding the wounding of a fellow soldier. This letter was found among Carpenter's own papers.","Commission of Joseph H. Carpenter to rank of First Lieutenant of Light Infantry in the 128th Regiment of the 13th Brigade and 5th Division of the Virginia Militia.","Commission of Joseph H. 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I received a letter from Harriet a short time ago in which I was sorry to learn that your eyesight was no better. We have again met the enemy upon his own ground and completely rooted him through. I suppose that you have now heard of that before this as Genl. Johnson was wounded. We lost a great many officers. This goes to prove that wherever meet him with anything like equal numbers that we prove to be the victims. I understand that there are several appointments to be made in the Regular Service for Captains I should like to have one. For reasons which I will explain to you when I see you and as you have the Governor's promise to aid you very likely I can succeed. The boys generally are well. In haste.\u003cbr\u003e\nYours affectionately,\u003cbr\u003e\nJos. Carpenter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLynchburg May 23d 1862\u003cbr\u003e\nHis Excellency\u003cbr\u003e\nJefferson Davis Prest.\u003cbr\u003e\nC. S. A.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSir,\u003cbr\u003e\nI understand that Capt. Joseph Carpenter, late of the 27th Regt. Virginia Volunteers, but now in command of a battery of Light Artillery in the division commanded by Gen. T. J. Jackson, desires to enter the regular army of the Confederate States and to devote himself permanently to the profession of arms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIt affords me pleasure to bear testimony to the soldierly qualities of Capt. Carpenter, He has received a through Military Education, having graduated at the Virginia Military Institute. He entered the service of the Confederacy at the commencement of the present war, and has ever since been in the faithful and efficient discharge of his duties. For much of the time that I was in command of the 27th Va. Vols. Capt. Carpenter commanded one of the companies of that Regiment and I therefore had the best opportunity of judging of his qualifications. He is prompt, active and faithful in the discharge of every duty, a good disciplinarian and has always displayed great gallantry on the field. As a consequence of his ability to control men and his skill as a Tactician his company was one of the very best and most efficient which I have known in the service. I sincerely trust that he may receive the appointment which he seeks, feeling assured that he will make a most valuable officer to the country.\u003cbr\u003e\nI have the honor to be\u003cbr\u003e\nMost respectfully [Sir]\u003cbr\u003e\nJno Echols\u003cbr\u003e\nBrig Genl C.S.A.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCamp Near Port Republic\u003cbr\u003e\nJune 16, 1862\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDear Father,\u003cbr\u003e\nI wrote some time since but have not as yet received the first scratch of a pen from you. I suppose that you are now at home. Tis useless for me to tell you of the fights that we have had as no doubt you already know. But it appears to me now that fighting is becoming quite fashionable especially in Jackson's army. We have had three days rest in the last two months- the balance of the time either on a forced march or fighting one or the other. A few more such marches and fights will ruin his Old Brigade unless he allows them to recruit a little more, but the enemy appear to be determined to press us hard in our unorganized condition. But thank God we have been able to to overcome them on every occasion as yet. I was amusing in the last two fights. We had to see how Old Jack [word unknown] Fremont \u0026amp; Shields. He pitched into Fremont on Sunday and Shields had to stand in supporting distance and look at us hip him. We then crossed the River, burnt the Bridge and pitched into Shields on Monday and Fremont had to stand in full view and see us completely use Shields up without being able to come to his support. Both Battles were sharp especially on Monday as we were in an open field fighting five hours. I was in it first and continued until the Yanks began to run. When my ammunition gave out and I had to stop. Ben was wounded. Tom Jordan and four or five others slightly. I wrote you about trying to get me a situation in the Regular Service. Genl. Echols has given me a letter which I will send you. I could get others if necessary. The Situation I desire is a commission as Capt. of Artillery in the Regular Service, the reason that I seek it now is there is some talk of taking my company to fill up the 27th Regt. If they do that I shall not accept the commission as Capt. of the company. I was elected almost unanimously Lt. Col. of the 27th. But declined accepting the appointment because I preferred my Battery notwithstanding the severe Labor to that position in Infantry. But since the authorities seem anxious to get me into infantry after all the trouble that I have had I am just anxious not to gratify them if I can help it and I suppose they will grant me the same privilege as other officers of my own rank. I am tolerably well at present.\u003cbr\u003e\nWrite soon. Yours etc. Jos. Carpenter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDon't be uneasy about Ben he will be well taken care of. J.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWinchester\u003cbr\u003e\n17th July 1864\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDear Col.\u003cbr\u003e\nI have just arrived here for the purpose of telegraphing to you to let you know that Ben was very seriously wounded through the right lung on yesterday, but I hope not dangerously, but find there is no communication by telegraph. I will give you the Circumstances as near as I can. He and myself left the road some half mile for the purpose of getting dinner. After getting dinner was coming back to the road, not thinking that there was a Yankee in ten miles of us \u0026amp; the first thing we knew we rode into a Yankee picket post. Ben drew his pistol (I had no arms) to fire on the one nearest to him. The Yankee raised his Carbine, they both fired about the same instant \u0026amp; both fell from their horses wounded. The Yankees jumped up \u0026amp; ran. Ben fired four other shots at him but missed him, the other Yankees having run. I got Ben up on his horse to carry him off but after carrying him a short distance he got too weak to ride. I then had to take him down \u0026amp; leave him as the Yankees were coming up the road again. As soon as I got to the road I got an ambulance \u0026amp; a Company of Sharp Shooters \u0026amp; went back after him \u0026amp; brought him on to our Camp last night near Berryville. He rested very well last night \u0026amp; is in a good deal better this morning than I expected he would be. The Doctors examined his wound this morning \u0026amp; say it is a severe wound but don't consider it a dangerous one. He will be taken to Mr. Cook's today (near Millwood) where he will get every attention \u0026amp; I am in hopes will soon be well enough to be moved to a safe place. I can't tell what our movements will be. The Army has gone into Camp about Berryville, 10 miles South E. of Winchester. After I left Ben, the Yankees came up to him. They gave him some water \u0026amp; took his watch and pistol. They also asked him a good many questions which I am sure were not very satisfactorily answered.\u003cbr\u003e\nMy best respects to all,\u003cbr\u003e\nBen Karnes\u003c/p\u003e"],"odd_heading_ssm":["Transcription","Transcription","Transcription","General"],"odd_tesim":["Stribling Springs, Va.\nMay the 18th 1862","My Dear Father\nI wrote you some time ago but suppose that you did not receive my letter as I have not yet received an answer. I received a letter from Harriet a short time ago in which I was sorry to learn that your eyesight was no better. We have again met the enemy upon his own ground and completely rooted him through. I suppose that you have now heard of that before this as Genl. Johnson was wounded. We lost a great many officers. This goes to prove that wherever meet him with anything like equal numbers that we prove to be the victims. I understand that there are several appointments to be made in the Regular Service for Captains I should like to have one. For reasons which I will explain to you when I see you and as you have the Governor's promise to aid you very likely I can succeed. The boys generally are well. In haste.\nYours affectionately,\nJos. Carpenter","Lynchburg May 23d 1862\nHis Excellency\nJefferson Davis Prest.\nC. S. A.","Sir,\nI understand that Capt. Joseph Carpenter, late of the 27th Regt. Virginia Volunteers, but now in command of a battery of Light Artillery in the division commanded by Gen. T. J. Jackson, desires to enter the regular army of the Confederate States and to devote himself permanently to the profession of arms.","It affords me pleasure to bear testimony to the soldierly qualities of Capt. Carpenter, He has received a through Military Education, having graduated at the Virginia Military Institute. He entered the service of the Confederacy at the commencement of the present war, and has ever since been in the faithful and efficient discharge of his duties. For much of the time that I was in command of the 27th Va. Vols. Capt. Carpenter commanded one of the companies of that Regiment and I therefore had the best opportunity of judging of his qualifications. He is prompt, active and faithful in the discharge of every duty, a good disciplinarian and has always displayed great gallantry on the field. As a consequence of his ability to control men and his skill as a Tactician his company was one of the very best and most efficient which I have known in the service. I sincerely trust that he may receive the appointment which he seeks, feeling assured that he will make a most valuable officer to the country.\nI have the honor to be\nMost respectfully [Sir]\nJno Echols\nBrig Genl C.S.A.","Camp Near Port Republic\nJune 16, 1862","Dear Father,\nI wrote some time since but have not as yet received the first scratch of a pen from you. I suppose that you are now at home. Tis useless for me to tell you of the fights that we have had as no doubt you already know. But it appears to me now that fighting is becoming quite fashionable especially in Jackson's army. We have had three days rest in the last two months- the balance of the time either on a forced march or fighting one or the other. A few more such marches and fights will ruin his Old Brigade unless he allows them to recruit a little more, but the enemy appear to be determined to press us hard in our unorganized condition. But thank God we have been able to to overcome them on every occasion as yet. I was amusing in the last two fights. We had to see how Old Jack [word unknown] Fremont \u0026 Shields. He pitched into Fremont on Sunday and Shields had to stand in supporting distance and look at us hip him. We then crossed the River, burnt the Bridge and pitched into Shields on Monday and Fremont had to stand in full view and see us completely use Shields up without being able to come to his support. Both Battles were sharp especially on Monday as we were in an open field fighting five hours. I was in it first and continued until the Yanks began to run. When my ammunition gave out and I had to stop. Ben was wounded. Tom Jordan and four or five others slightly. I wrote you about trying to get me a situation in the Regular Service. Genl. Echols has given me a letter which I will send you. I could get others if necessary. The Situation I desire is a commission as Capt. of Artillery in the Regular Service, the reason that I seek it now is there is some talk of taking my company to fill up the 27th Regt. If they do that I shall not accept the commission as Capt. of the company. I was elected almost unanimously Lt. Col. of the 27th. But declined accepting the appointment because I preferred my Battery notwithstanding the severe Labor to that position in Infantry. But since the authorities seem anxious to get me into infantry after all the trouble that I have had I am just anxious not to gratify them if I can help it and I suppose they will grant me the same privilege as other officers of my own rank. I am tolerably well at present.\nWrite soon. Yours etc. Jos. Carpenter","Don't be uneasy about Ben he will be well taken care of. J.","Winchester\n17th July 1864","Dear Col.\nI have just arrived here for the purpose of telegraphing to you to let you know that Ben was very seriously wounded through the right lung on yesterday, but I hope not dangerously, but find there is no communication by telegraph. I will give you the Circumstances as near as I can. He and myself left the road some half mile for the purpose of getting dinner. After getting dinner was coming back to the road, not thinking that there was a Yankee in ten miles of us \u0026 the first thing we knew we rode into a Yankee picket post. Ben drew his pistol (I had no arms) to fire on the one nearest to him. The Yankee raised his Carbine, they both fired about the same instant \u0026 both fell from their horses wounded. The Yankees jumped up \u0026 ran. Ben fired four other shots at him but missed him, the other Yankees having run. I got Ben up on his horse to carry him off but after carrying him a short distance he got too weak to ride. I then had to take him down \u0026 leave him as the Yankees were coming up the road again. As soon as I got to the road I got an ambulance \u0026 a Company of Sharp Shooters \u0026 went back after him \u0026 brought him on to our Camp last night near Berryville. He rested very well last night \u0026 is in a good deal better this morning than I expected he would be. The Doctors examined his wound this morning \u0026 say it is a severe wound but don't consider it a dangerous one. He will be taken to Mr. Cook's today (near Millwood) where he will get every attention \u0026 I am in hopes will soon be well enough to be moved to a safe place. I can't tell what our movements will be. The Army has gone into Camp about Berryville, 10 miles South E. of Winchester. After I left Ben, the Yankees came up to him. They gave him some water \u0026 took his watch and pistol. 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Carpenter was born in 1834 in Covington, Virginia. He graduated from VMI in 1856. During the Civil War he served as a Captain, Company A, 27th Virginia Infantry Regiment (later converted to an artillery company known as Carpenter's Battery). Carpenter was wounded at Cedar Mountain, Virginia in 1862 and died from  the wound on February 5, 1863.","Stribling Springs, Va.\nMay the 18th 1862","My Dear Father\nI wrote you some time ago but suppose that you did not receive my letter as I have not yet received an answer. I received a letter from Harriet a short time ago in which I was sorry to learn that your eyesight was no better. We have again met the enemy upon his own ground and completely rooted him through. I suppose that you have now heard of that before this as Genl. Johnson was wounded. We lost a great many officers. This goes to prove that wherever meet him with anything like equal numbers that we prove to be the victims. I understand that there are several appointments to be made in the Regular Service for Captains I should like to have one. For reasons which I will explain to you when I see you and as you have the Governor's promise to aid you very likely I can succeed. The boys generally are well. In haste.\nYours affectionately,\nJos. Carpenter","Lynchburg May 23d 1862\nHis Excellency\nJefferson Davis Prest.\nC. S. A.","Sir,\nI understand that Capt. Joseph Carpenter, late of the 27th Regt. Virginia Volunteers, but now in command of a battery of Light Artillery in the division commanded by Gen. T. J. Jackson, desires to enter the regular army of the Confederate States and to devote himself permanently to the profession of arms.","It affords me pleasure to bear testimony to the soldierly qualities of Capt. Carpenter, He has received a through Military Education, having graduated at the Virginia Military Institute. He entered the service of the Confederacy at the commencement of the present war, and has ever since been in the faithful and efficient discharge of his duties. For much of the time that I was in command of the 27th Va. Vols. Capt. Carpenter commanded one of the companies of that Regiment and I therefore had the best opportunity of judging of his qualifications. He is prompt, active and faithful in the discharge of every duty, a good disciplinarian and has always displayed great gallantry on the field. As a consequence of his ability to control men and his skill as a Tactician his company was one of the very best and most efficient which I have known in the service. I sincerely trust that he may receive the appointment which he seeks, feeling assured that he will make a most valuable officer to the country.\nI have the honor to be\nMost respectfully [Sir]\nJno Echols\nBrig Genl C.S.A.","Camp Near Port Republic\nJune 16, 1862","Dear Father,\nI wrote some time since but have not as yet received the first scratch of a pen from you. I suppose that you are now at home. Tis useless for me to tell you of the fights that we have had as no doubt you already know. But it appears to me now that fighting is becoming quite fashionable especially in Jackson's army. We have had three days rest in the last two months- the balance of the time either on a forced march or fighting one or the other. A few more such marches and fights will ruin his Old Brigade unless he allows them to recruit a little more, but the enemy appear to be determined to press us hard in our unorganized condition. But thank God we have been able to to overcome them on every occasion as yet. I was amusing in the last two fights. We had to see how Old Jack [word unknown] Fremont \u0026 Shields. He pitched into Fremont on Sunday and Shields had to stand in supporting distance and look at us hip him. We then crossed the River, burnt the Bridge and pitched into Shields on Monday and Fremont had to stand in full view and see us completely use Shields up without being able to come to his support. Both Battles were sharp especially on Monday as we were in an open field fighting five hours. I was in it first and continued until the Yanks began to run. When my ammunition gave out and I had to stop. Ben was wounded. Tom Jordan and four or five others slightly. I wrote you about trying to get me a situation in the Regular Service. Genl. Echols has given me a letter which I will send you. I could get others if necessary. The Situation I desire is a commission as Capt. of Artillery in the Regular Service, the reason that I seek it now is there is some talk of taking my company to fill up the 27th Regt. If they do that I shall not accept the commission as Capt. of the company. I was elected almost unanimously Lt. Col. of the 27th. But declined accepting the appointment because I preferred my Battery notwithstanding the severe Labor to that position in Infantry. But since the authorities seem anxious to get me into infantry after all the trouble that I have had I am just anxious not to gratify them if I can help it and I suppose they will grant me the same privilege as other officers of my own rank. I am tolerably well at present.\nWrite soon. Yours etc. Jos. Carpenter","Don't be uneasy about Ben he will be well taken care of. J.","Winchester\n17th July 1864","Dear Col.\nI have just arrived here for the purpose of telegraphing to you to let you know that Ben was very seriously wounded through the right lung on yesterday, but I hope not dangerously, but find there is no communication by telegraph. I will give you the Circumstances as near as I can. He and myself left the road some half mile for the purpose of getting dinner. After getting dinner was coming back to the road, not thinking that there was a Yankee in ten miles of us \u0026 the first thing we knew we rode into a Yankee picket post. Ben drew his pistol (I had no arms) to fire on the one nearest to him. The Yankee raised his Carbine, they both fired about the same instant \u0026 both fell from their horses wounded. The Yankees jumped up \u0026 ran. Ben fired four other shots at him but missed him, the other Yankees having run. I got Ben up on his horse to carry him off but after carrying him a short distance he got too weak to ride. I then had to take him down \u0026 leave him as the Yankees were coming up the road again. As soon as I got to the road I got an ambulance \u0026 a Company of Sharp Shooters \u0026 went back after him \u0026 brought him on to our Camp last night near Berryville. He rested very well last night \u0026 is in a good deal better this morning than I expected he would be. The Doctors examined his wound this morning \u0026 say it is a severe wound but don't consider it a dangerous one. He will be taken to Mr. Cook's today (near Millwood) where he will get every attention \u0026 I am in hopes will soon be well enough to be moved to a safe place. I can't tell what our movements will be. The Army has gone into Camp about Berryville, 10 miles South E. of Winchester. After I left Ben, the Yankees came up to him. They gave him some water \u0026 took his watch and pistol. They also asked him a good many questions which I am sure were not very satisfactorily answered.\nMy best respects to all,\nBen Karnes","This collection (seven items) consists of: \n\nA manuscript notebook compiled by Joseph H. Carpenter during his cadetship (1852-1856). The notebook contains poetry, class notes, autographs of classmates, and a detailed account of a Corps trip to Petersburg and Richmond, Virginia in October 1855.\n\nTwo letters written by Carpenter to his father in 1862, including a letter dated June 16, 1862 that describes fighting near Port Republic, Virginia\nLetter of recommendation written on Carpenter's behalf by Brigadier General John Echols and submitted to Confederate President Jefferson Davis\nTwo commission documents (1861)\nOne letter (dated July 17, 1864) where Carpenter's Battery member Sergeant Benjamin Karnes describes circumstances surrounding the wounding of a fellow soldier. 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I received a letter from Harriet a short time ago in which I was sorry to learn that your eyesight was no better. We have again met the enemy upon his own ground and completely rooted him through. I suppose that you have now heard of that before this as Genl. Johnson was wounded. We lost a great many officers. This goes to prove that wherever meet him with anything like equal numbers that we prove to be the victims. I understand that there are several appointments to be made in the Regular Service for Captains I should like to have one. For reasons which I will explain to you when I see you and as you have the Governor's promise to aid you very likely I can succeed. The boys generally are well. In haste.\u003cbr\u003e\nYours affectionately,\u003cbr\u003e\nJos. Carpenter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLynchburg May 23d 1862\u003cbr\u003e\nHis Excellency\u003cbr\u003e\nJefferson Davis Prest.\u003cbr\u003e\nC. S. A.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSir,\u003cbr\u003e\nI understand that Capt. Joseph Carpenter, late of the 27th Regt. Virginia Volunteers, but now in command of a battery of Light Artillery in the division commanded by Gen. T. J. Jackson, desires to enter the regular army of the Confederate States and to devote himself permanently to the profession of arms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIt affords me pleasure to bear testimony to the soldierly qualities of Capt. Carpenter, He has received a through Military Education, having graduated at the Virginia Military Institute. He entered the service of the Confederacy at the commencement of the present war, and has ever since been in the faithful and efficient discharge of his duties. For much of the time that I was in command of the 27th Va. Vols. Capt. Carpenter commanded one of the companies of that Regiment and I therefore had the best opportunity of judging of his qualifications. He is prompt, active and faithful in the discharge of every duty, a good disciplinarian and has always displayed great gallantry on the field. As a consequence of his ability to control men and his skill as a Tactician his company was one of the very best and most efficient which I have known in the service. I sincerely trust that he may receive the appointment which he seeks, feeling assured that he will make a most valuable officer to the country.\u003cbr\u003e\nI have the honor to be\u003cbr\u003e\nMost respectfully [Sir]\u003cbr\u003e\nJno Echols\u003cbr\u003e\nBrig Genl C.S.A.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCamp Near Port Republic\u003cbr\u003e\nJune 16, 1862\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDear Father,\u003cbr\u003e\nI wrote some time since but have not as yet received the first scratch of a pen from you. I suppose that you are now at home. Tis useless for me to tell you of the fights that we have had as no doubt you already know. But it appears to me now that fighting is becoming quite fashionable especially in Jackson's army. We have had three days rest in the last two months- the balance of the time either on a forced march or fighting one or the other. A few more such marches and fights will ruin his Old Brigade unless he allows them to recruit a little more, but the enemy appear to be determined to press us hard in our unorganized condition. But thank God we have been able to to overcome them on every occasion as yet. I was amusing in the last two fights. We had to see how Old Jack [word unknown] Fremont \u0026amp; Shields. He pitched into Fremont on Sunday and Shields had to stand in supporting distance and look at us hip him. We then crossed the River, burnt the Bridge and pitched into Shields on Monday and Fremont had to stand in full view and see us completely use Shields up without being able to come to his support. Both Battles were sharp especially on Monday as we were in an open field fighting five hours. I was in it first and continued until the Yanks began to run. When my ammunition gave out and I had to stop. Ben was wounded. Tom Jordan and four or five others slightly. I wrote you about trying to get me a situation in the Regular Service. Genl. Echols has given me a letter which I will send you. I could get others if necessary. The Situation I desire is a commission as Capt. of Artillery in the Regular Service, the reason that I seek it now is there is some talk of taking my company to fill up the 27th Regt. If they do that I shall not accept the commission as Capt. of the company. I was elected almost unanimously Lt. Col. of the 27th. But declined accepting the appointment because I preferred my Battery notwithstanding the severe Labor to that position in Infantry. But since the authorities seem anxious to get me into infantry after all the trouble that I have had I am just anxious not to gratify them if I can help it and I suppose they will grant me the same privilege as other officers of my own rank. I am tolerably well at present.\u003cbr\u003e\nWrite soon. Yours etc. Jos. Carpenter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDon't be uneasy about Ben he will be well taken care of. J.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWinchester\u003cbr\u003e\n17th July 1864\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDear Col.\u003cbr\u003e\nI have just arrived here for the purpose of telegraphing to you to let you know that Ben was very seriously wounded through the right lung on yesterday, but I hope not dangerously, but find there is no communication by telegraph. I will give you the Circumstances as near as I can. He and myself left the road some half mile for the purpose of getting dinner. After getting dinner was coming back to the road, not thinking that there was a Yankee in ten miles of us \u0026amp; the first thing we knew we rode into a Yankee picket post. Ben drew his pistol (I had no arms) to fire on the one nearest to him. The Yankee raised his Carbine, they both fired about the same instant \u0026amp; both fell from their horses wounded. The Yankees jumped up \u0026amp; ran. Ben fired four other shots at him but missed him, the other Yankees having run. I got Ben up on his horse to carry him off but after carrying him a short distance he got too weak to ride. I then had to take him down \u0026amp; leave him as the Yankees were coming up the road again. As soon as I got to the road I got an ambulance \u0026amp; a Company of Sharp Shooters \u0026amp; went back after him \u0026amp; brought him on to our Camp last night near Berryville. He rested very well last night \u0026amp; is in a good deal better this morning than I expected he would be. The Doctors examined his wound this morning \u0026amp; say it is a severe wound but don't consider it a dangerous one. He will be taken to Mr. Cook's today (near Millwood) where he will get every attention \u0026amp; I am in hopes will soon be well enough to be moved to a safe place. I can't tell what our movements will be. The Army has gone into Camp about Berryville, 10 miles South E. of Winchester. After I left Ben, the Yankees came up to him. They gave him some water \u0026amp; took his watch and pistol. They also asked him a good many questions which I am sure were not very satisfactorily answered.\u003cbr\u003e\nMy best respects to all,\u003cbr\u003e\nBen Karnes\u003c/p\u003e"],"odd_heading_ssm":["Transcription","Transcription","Transcription","General"],"odd_tesim":["Stribling Springs, Va.\nMay the 18th 1862","My Dear Father\nI wrote you some time ago but suppose that you did not receive my letter as I have not yet received an answer. I received a letter from Harriet a short time ago in which I was sorry to learn that your eyesight was no better. We have again met the enemy upon his own ground and completely rooted him through. I suppose that you have now heard of that before this as Genl. Johnson was wounded. We lost a great many officers. This goes to prove that wherever meet him with anything like equal numbers that we prove to be the victims. I understand that there are several appointments to be made in the Regular Service for Captains I should like to have one. For reasons which I will explain to you when I see you and as you have the Governor's promise to aid you very likely I can succeed. The boys generally are well. In haste.\nYours affectionately,\nJos. Carpenter","Lynchburg May 23d 1862\nHis Excellency\nJefferson Davis Prest.\nC. S. A.","Sir,\nI understand that Capt. Joseph Carpenter, late of the 27th Regt. Virginia Volunteers, but now in command of a battery of Light Artillery in the division commanded by Gen. T. J. Jackson, desires to enter the regular army of the Confederate States and to devote himself permanently to the profession of arms.","It affords me pleasure to bear testimony to the soldierly qualities of Capt. Carpenter, He has received a through Military Education, having graduated at the Virginia Military Institute. He entered the service of the Confederacy at the commencement of the present war, and has ever since been in the faithful and efficient discharge of his duties. For much of the time that I was in command of the 27th Va. Vols. Capt. Carpenter commanded one of the companies of that Regiment and I therefore had the best opportunity of judging of his qualifications. He is prompt, active and faithful in the discharge of every duty, a good disciplinarian and has always displayed great gallantry on the field. As a consequence of his ability to control men and his skill as a Tactician his company was one of the very best and most efficient which I have known in the service. I sincerely trust that he may receive the appointment which he seeks, feeling assured that he will make a most valuable officer to the country.\nI have the honor to be\nMost respectfully [Sir]\nJno Echols\nBrig Genl C.S.A.","Camp Near Port Republic\nJune 16, 1862","Dear Father,\nI wrote some time since but have not as yet received the first scratch of a pen from you. I suppose that you are now at home. Tis useless for me to tell you of the fights that we have had as no doubt you already know. But it appears to me now that fighting is becoming quite fashionable especially in Jackson's army. We have had three days rest in the last two months- the balance of the time either on a forced march or fighting one or the other. A few more such marches and fights will ruin his Old Brigade unless he allows them to recruit a little more, but the enemy appear to be determined to press us hard in our unorganized condition. But thank God we have been able to to overcome them on every occasion as yet. I was amusing in the last two fights. We had to see how Old Jack [word unknown] Fremont \u0026 Shields. He pitched into Fremont on Sunday and Shields had to stand in supporting distance and look at us hip him. We then crossed the River, burnt the Bridge and pitched into Shields on Monday and Fremont had to stand in full view and see us completely use Shields up without being able to come to his support. Both Battles were sharp especially on Monday as we were in an open field fighting five hours. I was in it first and continued until the Yanks began to run. When my ammunition gave out and I had to stop. Ben was wounded. Tom Jordan and four or five others slightly. I wrote you about trying to get me a situation in the Regular Service. Genl. Echols has given me a letter which I will send you. I could get others if necessary. The Situation I desire is a commission as Capt. of Artillery in the Regular Service, the reason that I seek it now is there is some talk of taking my company to fill up the 27th Regt. If they do that I shall not accept the commission as Capt. of the company. I was elected almost unanimously Lt. Col. of the 27th. But declined accepting the appointment because I preferred my Battery notwithstanding the severe Labor to that position in Infantry. But since the authorities seem anxious to get me into infantry after all the trouble that I have had I am just anxious not to gratify them if I can help it and I suppose they will grant me the same privilege as other officers of my own rank. I am tolerably well at present.\nWrite soon. Yours etc. Jos. Carpenter","Don't be uneasy about Ben he will be well taken care of. J.","Winchester\n17th July 1864","Dear Col.\nI have just arrived here for the purpose of telegraphing to you to let you know that Ben was very seriously wounded through the right lung on yesterday, but I hope not dangerously, but find there is no communication by telegraph. I will give you the Circumstances as near as I can. He and myself left the road some half mile for the purpose of getting dinner. After getting dinner was coming back to the road, not thinking that there was a Yankee in ten miles of us \u0026 the first thing we knew we rode into a Yankee picket post. Ben drew his pistol (I had no arms) to fire on the one nearest to him. The Yankee raised his Carbine, they both fired about the same instant \u0026 both fell from their horses wounded. The Yankees jumped up \u0026 ran. Ben fired four other shots at him but missed him, the other Yankees having run. I got Ben up on his horse to carry him off but after carrying him a short distance he got too weak to ride. I then had to take him down \u0026 leave him as the Yankees were coming up the road again. As soon as I got to the road I got an ambulance \u0026 a Company of Sharp Shooters \u0026 went back after him \u0026 brought him on to our Camp last night near Berryville. He rested very well last night \u0026 is in a good deal better this morning than I expected he would be. The Doctors examined his wound this morning \u0026 say it is a severe wound but don't consider it a dangerous one. He will be taken to Mr. Cook's today (near Millwood) where he will get every attention \u0026 I am in hopes will soon be well enough to be moved to a safe place. I can't tell what our movements will be. The Army has gone into Camp about Berryville, 10 miles South E. of Winchester. After I left Ben, the Yankees came up to him. They gave him some water \u0026 took his watch and pistol. They also asked him a good many questions which I am sure were not very satisfactorily answered.\nMy best respects to all,\nBen Karnes"],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eJoseph H. Carpenter papers, 1852-1864. MS 0333. VMI Archives, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"prefercite_tesim":["Joseph H. Carpenter papers, 1852-1864. MS 0333. VMI Archives, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThis collection (seven items) consists of: \n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA manuscript notebook compiled by Joseph H. Carpenter during his cadetship (1852-1856). The notebook contains poetry, class notes, autographs of classmates, and a detailed account of a Corps trip to Petersburg and Richmond, Virginia in October 1855.\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo letters written by Carpenter to his father in 1862, including a letter dated June 16, 1862 that describes fighting near Port Republic, Virginia\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLetter of recommendation written on Carpenter's behalf by Brigadier General John Echols and submitted to Confederate President Jefferson Davis\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo commission documents (1861)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne letter (dated July 17, 1864) where Carpenter's Battery member Sergeant Benjamin Karnes describes circumstances surrounding the wounding of a fellow soldier. This letter was found among Carpenter's own papers.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003c/p\u003e  ","\u003cp\u003eCommission of Joseph H. 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The notebook contains poetry, class notes, autographs of classmates, and a detailed account of a Corps trip to Petersburg and Richmond, Virginia in October 1855.\n\nTwo letters written by Carpenter to his father in 1862, including a letter dated June 16, 1862 that describes fighting near Port Republic, Virginia\nLetter of recommendation written on Carpenter's behalf by Brigadier General John Echols and submitted to Confederate President Jefferson Davis\nTwo commission documents (1861)\nOne letter (dated July 17, 1864) where Carpenter's Battery member Sergeant Benjamin Karnes describes circumstances surrounding the wounding of a fellow soldier. This letter was found among Carpenter's own papers.","Commission of Joseph H. Carpenter to rank of First Lieutenant of Light Infantry in the 128th Regiment of the 13th Brigade and 5th Division of the Virginia Militia.","Commission of Joseph H. Carpenter to rank of Captain of Light Infantry in the 128th Regiment of the 13th Brigade and 5th Division of the Virginia Militia.","Written from Stribling Springs, Virginia. Letter regards the death of General Johnson and Joseph H. Carpenter's hope to be a Captain.","Written from Lynchburg, Virginia. This is a letter of recommendation written on Joseph H. Carpenter's behalf.","Written from \"Camp Near Port Republic,\" Virginia. Letter regards troop movements and promotion news.","Written from Winchester, Virginia. Letter describes circumstances surrounding the wounding of a fellow soldier."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eManuscript collections in the VMI Archives are made available for educational and research use. The VMI Archives should be cited as the source. The user assumes all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any copyright holders. Materials from our collections may \nnot be redistributed, published or reproduced without permission from the VMI Archives. 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(Joseph Hart), 1837-1862","label":"Creator"}},"abstract_or_scope":{"id":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/vilxv_repositories_3_resources_188#abstract_or_scope","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":"\u003cp\u003eThe Joseph H. Chenoweth papers consist of letters (dated 1855 to 1861) written by Chenoweth to his parents Lemuel Chenoweth and Nancy A. Hart. Letters dating from his cadetship cover topics such as exams, trips, and demerits, and provide a good portrait of pre-Civil War cadet life.\u003c/p\u003e","label":"Abstract Or Scope"}},"breadcrumbs":{"id":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/vilxv_repositories_3_resources_188#breadcrumbs","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":{"id":"vilxv_repositories_3_resources_188","ead_ssi":"vilxv_repositories_3_resources_188","_root_":"vilxv_repositories_3_resources_188","_nest_parent_":"vilxv_repositories_3_resources_188","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/VMI/repositories_3_resources_188.xml","title_ssm":["Joseph H. Chenoweth papers"],"title_tesim":["Joseph H. Chenoweth papers"],"unitdate_ssm":["1851-1861"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1851-1861"],"normalized_date_ssm":["1851/1861"],"normalized_title_ssm":["Joseph H. Chenoweth papers, 1851/1861"],"text":["Joseph H. Chenoweth papers, 1851/1861","MS.0107","/repositories/3/resources/188","Virginia Military Institute—Cadet life—1850-1859","Virginia Military Institute—Class of 1859","Virginia Military Institute—Cadet debating societies","Virginia Military Institute—Curricula","Maryland Agricultural College","Lexington (Va.)—History","Virginia Military Institute—History—19th century","Correspondence","Academic records","There are no restrictions.","Joseph Hart Chenoweth was born in 1837 in Randolph County, [West] Virginia. He graduated VMI in 1859. He was an Assistant Professor at VMI and a Professor of Math at Maryland Agricultural College. Chenoweth served as a Confederate Major in the 31st Virginia Infantry Regiment. He was killed in battle on June 9, 1862, near Shields, Virginia.","Virginia Military Institute\nSep 28th. 55. (1855)","Dear Father:\nI received your letter of the 11th and was extremely glad to hear that you were all well. I am getting along first rate with my studies. The 4th class study algebra, Geography and English; we will not commence studying French until January. We recite Algebra at 8 o clock in the morning, Geography at 11, and English at 3, and we have Battalion Drill at 5 o clock in the evening.","I stand guard about once a week. I have been Drilled so much that I have become to be a tolerable good soldier. As to the letter which James Campbell has in his possession, I do not know whether it is genuine or not I did write a letter to him but I certainly did not say any thing about being tied and ducked. I was dragged a short distance one night, but it did not hurt me any. The cadets attempted to duck me and another new Cadet, but I jumped from under the water and did not get but very little on me. They also tied the Military cravat on me. They did this by tying my cravat in about a dozen knots, this was all done while we [were] in camp. Since we came in barracks they do not molest us New Cadets. And in fact they all treat me very well. It is perfectly impossible for a man to come here without having to undergo some bad treatment, at first. You can rest assured that I am well pleased with the place. They beat the drum so near my room that it always wakes me up. Except that the first morning we came in\nbarracks, I did not hear the drum beat, but they did not miss me.","Tell Mother that she need not be uneasy about my sleeping too late. I always am among the first ones up. I wish you would send me a copy of the Dispatch occasionally if it is not too much trouble. Give my love to all the family.","Yours Affectionately\nJ. H. Chenoweth, V.M.I.","To L. Chenoweth\nBeverly, Va.","P. S. I was very much surprised to hear of the marriage of Mary E. Chenoweth with E. Rowan.\nJ.H.C.","Lexington Feb. 18th. 1856","Dear Father\nI received yours of the 10th and enclosed I found Col Smith's letter. I was in hopes that you would not hear of my having played cards, but since you have heard it I will give you all the particulars. You can thus judge for yourself, the extent of my \"crime\" On the evening of the 25th of Jan. two of my room mates, a cadet by the name of Lewis¹ from Mason County and myself -- were sitting in my room, playing a social game at cards. A professor came to the door, knocked and came in. We concealed our cards,\nas quick as possible but not soon enough to escape the eye of the Prof. He reported us for playing cards but he could not swear that we were playing at cards. From the tenor of Col Smith's letter, you must certainly think that I am a desperate character of late. But dear Father believe me on my honor when I say that, Playing cards has been my greatest offence, I did wrong, I must acknowledge, I should not have allowed myself to play at all. I hope that you will forgive my first offence, I will promise you that I will not again while at the institute, be guilty of the same offence! Col Smith seems to think that playing cards is a habit, which I indulge in frequently, but father, he is mistaken, I do not make a practice of playing at cards. I have conducted myself, I think, with the utmost propriety (with the exception of this one offence) since my arrival at this place. The number of my demerit \"is rather my misfortune than my fault.\" I feel it my duty as your son to follow your directions, I thank you for the kind advice, which you have given me from time to time. I will take pleasure in observing your directions, and I hope that the next circular will surprise you equally as much as the other, but in another manner. I am fully aware of the importance of my maintaining my situation here as a\ncadet. I will never be able to repay you for your kindness, in allowing me to take advantage of this opportunity of obtaining a good education. I think that if I get along as well hereafter as I have since Jan, I will stand better on Mathematics than I did last Jan. I will be through Davies Geometry in a few weeks. I am reading French, at present. As to your fears about my \"keeping bad\ncompany,\" I will have to say that I do not, keep bad company. If you would call those persons bad company, who had played an occasional game at cards, I will say that each of my roommates may be called bad company, but they have all stopped off short, since we came so near being dismissed for that grievous offence. That having been our greatest crime, we are now strictly moral. To calm your fears on all heads, I will say that I pledged my honor the first day that I entered the institute not to drink while at the institute, and as I value my honor I have kept it. This was unnecessary, because I never did drink. Yet I did it because it was customary. From this day henceforward I will see how few demerits I can get, I must acknowledge that I have been somewhat careless sometimes in regard to my demerits. But hereafter I will cultivate that virtue called \"punctuality\" which of all others I think it is among the best especially for a person who expects to stay at the institute","Many thanks to you for your kind promise, I will try to make myself worthy of it, To be comprehensive in reply to your questions about the Institute, I will answer. The institute is an excellent school, I can obtain as good a mathematical education here as at any place in the United States, a good French Latin \u0026 English education, Chemistry Mechanics Natural Philosophy Rhetoric Moral Philosophy, \u0026 c, also a splendid Military Education. Write soon I am, in good health, I am determined that the next letter that you receive in relation to my conduct shall please you, better than the last, I am glad to hear that you have got a contract to build the bridge across Buchannon. From your affectionate but unfortunate son\nJ.H. Chenoweth","To L. Chenoweth","P.S. Cadet Lewis broke his arrest and was dismissed I have taken the liberty of retaining Col Smith's letter which I suppose is immaterial to you. J.H.C.","V.M. Institute, April 15th 56","Dear Father,\nI have at present a few leisure moments which I will employ in writing to you. I am enjoying good health at present, and in fact I have had excellent health ever since I arrived here. I am progressing in my studies admirably, I get along a great deal better than I\nat first thought I would. If I meet with no misfortune hereafter, I flatter myself that I will have a better standing at July, than I had last Jan. I do not at present get near as many demerits per month as I have heretofore.","There was a very sad accident happened in the vicinity of the Institute a few weeks since. Two students of Washington College started upon a hunting expedition, they had not gone very far when they stopped, one of them was loading his pistol when it accidentally discharged itself, the contents lodging in the breast of a Mr. Booker. He was carried to the Hospital of the Institute and died in a few days, he was a citizen of Richmond.","There has been a new method of drill introduced at the Institute. It consists of a double quick step, it makes me sweat every evening. I have increased considerably in weight since I became a Cadet, I weigh at present 155 lbs., I am now studying \"Analytical Plane Trigonometry,\" French and English. I have at present I think nothing to fear. My total number of demerit is about 130, this is the last quarter of the present year and I have 70 demerit to go upon, I think I am perfectly safe. I wish you would send some postage stamps when you answer this letter, if you should ever have an opportunity I wish you would send that book which I received from New York, entitled \"New elements of Geometry\" by Seba Smith, I think it will be of some benefit to me. You have a book which would be of infinite benefit to me when I become a third classman, I think it is called \"Minifies Mechanical Drawing Book,\" but perhaps you cannot spare it. If you cannot you need not send it, I can get along without it. Give my love to all the family, and write soon. I heard that you were going to build two Academies in Beverly. I hope you may succeed, in the enterprise,\nFrom Your Affectionate son\nJ H Chenoweth","Virginia Military Institute\nFeb 21st 1857","Dear Father\nIt is needless for me to say that I have not received anything from you in the [illegible] of a letter during the extraordinary period (three month nearly) which has intervened since you wrote last. You have -- I have no doubt -- good reasons for this failure upon your part to write, I take it for granted at least -- and will not enquire into their nature. But really, I do not see why you can not appropriate a few moments, occasionally, to letter-writing. To me at least, it is by no means a disagreeable occupation, especially when I have no bad news to communicate.","\"I am well, and am getting along very well with my studies.\" You will perhaps be puzzled to find out why I enclosed the above sentence with quotation marks. You need not be, if you examine the letters which you have received from me, from time to time, you will find that this same sentence occurs in nearly all, besides -- it is perhaps the best line, with respect to its \"subject matter\" that will be contained by this letter. Therefore, I distinguish it from the commonplace remarks by which it is surrounded. Since I entered, a student, at this Institution, I have been doubly blessed, I have enjoyed excellent health, and my laudable ambition has been gratified in some manner. Yes it is a laudable ambition, that ambition which makes me yearn to excel here in intellectual improvement, in all that makes man, -- a man in the highest, truest, noblest, sense of the term! Ambition, of a different kind is a\ndangerous thing; that ambition which rears [illegible] of despotism upon the ruins of Liberty, Justice and the rights of man; or climbs to the highest pinnacle of Fame, over the bones of murdered millions; that species of ambition, the gratification of which, \"damned Napoleon Bonaparte into everlasting fame\" is hellborn, and its tendency is and ever has been hellwards! On the other hand that ambition which when gratified, made a Washington, a Webster and a Clay, established and supported Liberty, upon the broadest foundations, and terrified all Tyrants, is heavenborn, its possessors stand unique and alone, the only mortals truly great, overleap Fame's polluted mount, and soar in the pure ether beyond, ever pointing heavenwards. These are but few names purely immortal, which will be remembered with [illegible] feelings of reverence and love by the truly good until the latest generations. Alas, there are too many merely notorious names, names which will be remembered only to curse until the last trump shall awaken the dead [ ]!!. With Cicero I am led to exclaim \"Oh times, oh customs!\"; the very Senate chamber, in which, the immortal Clay was wont to move the multitude to tears, or animate the thousands with his own passion, is now polluted by the whispers of corruption or bribery. Sumner stands upon the same floor upon which he stood, and contaminates the atmosphere with his huge\nlibels upon the venerable Butler. Oh! departed shades of our ancestors, was Clay and Webster the last of their race? Has patriotism become extinguished? Is there nothing left of \"the age of bronze\"? Will the black chains of tyranny be our portion at last? Oh! no, Say not, the pleasant memories of yourselves forbid it, the hopes of your posterity forbid it, and all the good ones of the earth forbid it, the animated eloquence of Keit forbid it and the still fresh though sad memory of Brooks, forbids it. But hold, my pen is running away with me, I did not intend to become so enthusiastic upon this subject. How did my standing at Jan. please you? Answer in your next if you was pleased with it, I am happy.","When you write again I wish you would let me know whether I ought to get a furlough suit or not, it will cost in all about $40, if you can spare this much, I will be much pleased, if not I can do very well without it. I shall be so much pleased to visit you that I will care nothing for clothes, the Cadets generally buy one,","Write soon\nYour Affectionate Son\nJas H. Chenoweth","V.M. Institute\nLexington Va Sep 15th 57","Dear Father\nYou have, I have no doubt, been expecting a letter from me for some time. I put off writing until now -- so that I would be able to inform you how I am doing, or rather how I am getting along with my studies. I am doing well on \"Calculus\" (the highest branch of Math), I made the highest -- \"mark\" in my class on this study the first week (we have only recited a week and two days on Cal). I\nrecited 1 day on Chemistry, I did very well. We have not commenced reciting on Latin yet.","I started from home Wednesday, as you directed me to do, and arrived at the V.M.I. on Friday 11 1/2 P.M. I had quite a pleasant time from Staunton over to Lexington -- I can not say the same for the other portions of the journey -- as it rained on me from Yeagers to Staunton. With regard to that \"Assistant Professorship,\" about which I was speaking to you, I must say that as yet -- I have not heard anything about it, -- I am afraid that the appointment will not be made. I will hope for it however still -- I may be appointed next Jan.","I am well. I heard that you were raising your bridge, I hope all success for you. If the weather in your part of the state be anything like that here, it is certainly favorable to such an undertaking. When you can find time, write to me -- This may not be soon as you are so busy. I am quite busy myself now. I was elected speaker for the 11th Nov next --(the anniversary of the Institute). By the\nway to be elected to this post -- is considered quite an honor here. I will, of course, have my hands full for the next two months. I am afraid that I will not do honor to myself on that occasion -- but I will do my best. Give my love to John, my compliments to all of your hands (or those with whom I am acquainted)","Your Affectionate Son\nJ Hart Chenoweth\nTo\nL Chenoweth\nBuckhannon\nUpshur Ct, VA","(P.S) If you have any money on hand to spare, I wish you would send me a little, as I have never had any pocket money. I have one or two little debts to pay. If it is inconvenient you need not do it. J.H.C.","V.M. Institute\nLexington Va\nNov 22nd 1857","Dear Father\nYou have, I have no doubt, been expecting a letter from me for some time, although if you recollect I wrote last. You requested me to write frequently -- whether I received anything from you or not -- as you would not have the time to spare from your business to write often, or even to answer my few letters. Could I have found time, I would willingly have acted in accordance with your desire,\nbut you will readily excuse me from the most dreaded of punishments, your displeasure, for this seeming negligence when you read, what I am about to write.","My class has now arrived at the most critical period, in the existence of all V.M.I. \"Second Classes,\" that is, we are about to graduate upon the most important, branch of the course; at \"Jan. Examination\" our standing upon Mathematics is irrevocably fixed, and you can well imagine, as I am \"running\" for first, that the most of my time is dedicated to this and that I have but few\nopportunities [of] writing, even to the dear ones at home. I have still the \"first mark\" upon \"math,\" notwithstanding the many competitors with whom I have to contend for this high position in my class, and it is my opinion at present, that by hard study I will be enabled to keep it until the end of the hotly contested battle. I will stand first upon this branch of the courses, or come home, this is my chief ambition. You will I hope call it a laudable one, and I could not remain here and see my enemies smile at the keen disappointment that would be occasioned by my failing to realize it, neither could I bear the keener taunts of mock sympathy, that would be imposed on me by deceitful nominal friends.","My immediate studies, however, are not all that I have to offer as an excuse for not writing to you oftener. Just after I came off furlough I was elected \"debater\" for the 11th Nov, and of course I was compelled to write a \"speech,\" which occupation required a considerable portion of my time -- the dreaded 11th has come and gone, and I will have a little more spare time now than heretofore. I suppose I had better tell you how this my first effort at speechmaking was received. Well I hope you will not call me egotistical, when I inform you that it was highly complimented chiefly by the ladies (of whom there was [missing word] a number present), and sufficiently [applauded by] the male auditors, in fact several [people] said that \"it was the best speech made that evening\" and four were delivered. The well educated community around and in Lexington was well represented, and you can judge how I trembled when I arose for the first time in my life, to declaim an original speech. I stood it better however than I had thought I could. I wrote twelve pages of foolscap and spoke it off without once referring to the manuscript. I spoke about twenty minutes.","I have the second \"mark\" on chemistry, with another man, that is I have the same mark that he has, and our mark is second. I have not been appointed assistant professor yet, I still hope however that I will get this office after Jan. I was appointed \"sergeant\" yesterday (21st Nov) and will not have to stand post any more in the cold -- I will have to wear a sword now, and sit in the \"guardroom\"\ninstead of carrying a musket out in the sometimes chilly atmosphere. We are going to Richmond on 22nd Feb -- we have been ordered there, by government, Crawford's statue of Washington will be inaugurated then and the President will be there, beside many other distinguished personages. I am well at present -- I wish you would send me a few dollars of pocket money -- if you can spare it. I want it to pay one or two little debts, that [I have] contracted from time to time. I [have not] had any pocket money of any consequence. I will if I [live] pay you ten fold for all the mere money that you can send -- but oh! your kindness -- that I can never repay. Write soon -- give my love to (Mother, Mary, Harriet, Chris, Taylor, Ella May, \u0026 Blanche) and all my friends. Great God how my heart sickens when I leave John's name out of the above list - - - The stern tyrant -- Death-- has dealt harshly with us -- he has visited our house until now four of your sons, my brothers, sleep in the silent grave, it seems as if the number of your children can never remain long greater than seven. But I must hush these murmurings, against the [decrees?] of God -- Natures God I mean -- I hardly know whether to believe in the God of revelation or not, -- or rather I do not know whether I believe or not. Belief is not a voluntary act, we must understand partially at least everything that we would believe, or we can not reasonably believe. The faith of the great body of Christians is blind and scarcely deserves the name. Ask the most enthusiastic fanatic of our own day to explain an obscure passage of the Bible and two to one he will admit that he does not understand it -- while he holds out to the last, that he believes it. Write soon","Your affectionate Son\nJ. H. Chenoweth","V.M.I.\nDec 30th 1857","Dear Father\nYour very kind letter is at hand, I would have answered it sooner, but I thought I would wait until I could inform you with tolerable certainty where I will stand in my class (on Mathematics). The contest for the highest \"honor\" that will be awarded to my class at the Jan. Examination, has been quite animated and grows more \u0026 more exciting as we approach the end of the race. At present\nthe chances are greatly in my favour. To-morrow is the last day that we will recite on Mathematics and I have the \"first mark\" independently of several \"extras\" that I have \"handed in\" and which have not as yet been examined. All that is now necessary to render my success complete is for me to pass a good examination. This I am preparing to do, and from present appearances, I think that you may rest assured that I will stand at the head of my class (on math).","I hope that Mother is not dangerously ill, and am pleased to learn that my surviving brothers and sisters are enjoying those blessings, which health always confers upon those who are so fortunate as to escape the \"ills that flesh is heir to.\" I received Mothers letter written just after John's death and answered it. I can not divine how it is that she did not receive my answer to that letter. I also received Mary's letter, (the one in which she speaked of your illness)and as well as I recollect, I am pretty certain that I answered it, and expressed my solicitude for your recovery.","Accept my thanks for the $10 note enclosed in your letter. It is a nice Christmas gift and I will not forget your kindness should fortune smile upon me in future. Give my love to Mother, Mary, Harriet, Chris, Taylor, Ella, Blanche, \u0026 the baby. Tell Mother to write to me soon. I need not tell you that I was relieved of a great deal of anxiety when I received your letter and learned that you\nhad recovered. I had not received a letter from home for so long, that I really thought that something dreadful had happened. Tell Mary to write soon. I have the manuscript of my speech (11th) and will bring it home with me next July. Our question was, \"Which form of government is best -- adapted to the present state of society -- the Monarchical or Republican?\" I was on the [illegible] is\nthe Republican side, write soon","Your Affectionate Son\nJ.H. Chenoweth\nV.M.I.","V.M.I.\nJan 9th 1858","Dear Father\nYour letter was received this morning, and as you appear somewhat anxious to learn where I stand in my class on mathematics, I conclude that I can not spend a few leisure moments more profitably than in giving you the desired information. So draw your chair up before your warm\nblazing coal fire and read what I am about to write. I will give you the full and true account of the issue of this, to me, very exciting contest. But know first that I am the successful competitor for the high honor which has called forth so much study and intense application.","After my conversation with you while I was on furlough, you will understand the technical terms that I am about to use. At the end of the race when the marks were added up, the maximum was found to be 219. My mark was 249.8; Mr. Clarke (who was the next best on the lists) had 243.7; Mr Lyell (from Richmond County) the third on the lists, had about 223. You will perceive from the above that I had the \"first mark\" by 6.1, (as 249.8 - 243.7 = 6.1). You will notice also that I had 30.9 above the maximum (249.8 -\n219 = 30.8). I will say again that the contest for first was exceedingly animated, every nerve was brought into active (if I am allowed the term nerve when speaking of mental endeavors and intellectual actions) by all the higher members of the class (Mr Clarke especially).","But I have said nothing of the examination. The maximum, in the Examination Hall, was simply 3. (on math) Mr. Clarke made 2.90, Mr Lyell made 3, and I made 3.15, so, that I am first is shown not only by my recitation marks (249.8) but also by my examination mark (3.15). I made the highest mark that was made in the Examination Hall, as no one else made more than 3. The \"standing\" has not been announced officially, and will not be for two weeks, but I am certain that I am \"first\". I have not been examined in Chemistry or Latin yet. I have the third mark on Chemistry, and a very low mark on Latin, but these are of minor importance, as we do not graduate on them until July. We will now study Natural Philosophy, and will recite to Major Jackson (Miss Arnold's brother) on this branch of the courses.","I am well and was happy to learn that all are well at home. A little child was burned to death in Lexington to day. Give my love to all at home and my kind uncles and aunts. Remember me to my Grand father and Grandmother \u0026c. We are going to Richmond on the 22nd February.","Your Affectionate Son\nJ. H. Chenoweth","(P.S.) I would have written more, but I \"must cut my coat according to my cloth,\" I have no more room on this sheet, write soon.\nJoseph","V.M.I.\nMarch 8th 1858","Dear Father\nI received your very welcome letter last Friday. It affords me much pleasure to learn that you are all well. I am not as well at present as I would wish to be. I caught cold while I was in Richmond and I have not entirely recovered from it yet. I am not too unwell to attend to my studies, and I hope I will get no worse.","You ask me to tell you something about my recent visit to Richmond. Well, to begin I will say that \"our corps\" covered itself with as much glory as \"mud\" on this ever-to-be-remembered-occasion, and by the way, if any disinterested looker on had said this in my presence, I would without hesitation have called him a flatterer. In short, the pavement was covered with loose earth mixed with water, shoe-mouth-deep, nearly every day that we paraded, and we had to march through it with a measured step, regardless of its presence, and with our \"eyes to the front.\"","We started from the V.M.I, Feb 15th at 7 o.c A.M, walked 8 miles to a point on the North River Canal, where two boats were waiting to receive us. We traveled down this canal until we came to the mouth of North River (it empties into the James), here we struck the great James River and Kanawha Canal, we proceeded via this canal until we arrived at Richmond, its eastern terminus. We were frozen up part of one night in the North River Canal, a Cadet fell over-board and broke through the ice, and was saved without receiving any serious injury -- beyond these little incidents nothing interesting happened to us while on the boats.","We numbered 138 strong in ranks, and had two \"plebes\" along who could not drill well enough to appear on parade. We were cordially received by the citizens, perhaps more so than any other corps present, of which there was a great many. We were placed at the head of the columns, this was quite a compliment, or at least we considered it as such. It snowed considerably in the morning of the 22nd, notwithstanding this, the procession was perhaps two miles and a half long. On Saturday the 20th we escorted Genl Scott from the Exchange Hotel to the Capitol, where he was appropriately received by the Senate and House of Delegates. On the same day we escorted John B. Floyd, Secretary of War, from the Depot to his lodgings. Genl. Scott said that we Cadets drilled better than the Cadets at West Point. Mr. Conrad said that you saw the Statue when you were in Richmond. I think it magnificent. It is so natural, the Rider is so Washington-like, and the horse is so life-like. Crawford the Artist sleeps the sleep that knows no waking, but his name will live when the bronze which now almost breaths in praise of his Genius, shall have moldered into dust. I wish I could have seen you in Richmond. Did you succeed in accomplishing what you intended by your visit\nto the City? I hope you did.","I have not been appointed Assistant Teacher yet, no one has. I have my office yet, and I wore my sword when I was in Richmond. Col Smith is not at home, he is in Washington, when he comes home I will make it all right with him about the deposit. We were in Richmond about a week. We arrived at the Institute on our return last Tuesday at 4 P.M. Give my live to all the family. My respects to Andrew Godin.\nYour Affectionate Son\nJ.H. Chenoweth\nV.M.I.","March 30th 1858","Dear Mother\nI was prevented from forwarding my letter as soon as I intended, and I thought I would add a little to it before mailing it. One of my classmates, Mr. Hutter of Lynchburg, who has been traveling in the south for his health, has just returned. His lungs were affected. He lost one of them, but is restored to health again I believe.","Another of my classmates, Mr. Cooke of Portsmouth, was taken suddenly ill yesterday. I thought at first that his disease was congestion of the brain -- he raved like a maniac when first taken and we feared he would not live long. The physician was sent for, he was bled copiously -- went to sleep and slept soundly for two or three hours, awoke raving worse than ever, although his head had been covered all this time with ice: at length however, some medicine was [ ed] to him, which [ ]....reminded of the dreadful illness that carried poor lost Bernard from the stage of life.","I have been elected to the office of orator for the Society of Cadets, and will have to make a speech in there, or rather our Hall next July. I wish some of my friends would come over, that is if I have a good speech, and if I have a poor one, they will do me a kindness by staying away. I am doing well so far as my studies are concerned.","Is the basement of our house walled up with brick yet? Is the Academy finished? What kind of furniture is father making for our house? What young gentlemen is peculiarly attentive to Mary -- has she given the mitten to anybody else? You need not be uneasy about me in a moral point -- I am very moral I do not drink a drop of liquor. Glen McLean \u0026 Dick Brown were quite\ncomplimentary, so was Jacob Conrad, I hope I deserve the esteem. It is only three months until I can See you all -- write soon.","V.M.I.\nJune 20th 58","Dear Father\nI have been appointed \"Private Secretary\" to Col Smith, upon the condition that I remain at the V.M.I. until the first of August, therefore you need not send my furlough money until then. I should say will be appointed, as the appointments are not yet made -- and will not be before the 5th of July -- but this scarcely affects the matter, since the office has been promised me by the proper authority. Of course, whether I accept this office or not, will be entirely owing to what you think about it. The position offered me, is I believe the best one that will be given out -- and it is my hope that you will not object to my accepting -- and complying with the above mentioned condition. I am well. Give my love to all the family.","I have passed my examination on Latin \u0026 Philosophy. I am first, beyond a doubt, on Natural Philosophy -- and pretty low down on Latin. I will be examined tomorrow on Chemistry -- I have the first mark on this study with several others -- and will I hope stand abut third on it. I have a great deal of work on my hands just now -- I speak before a crowded house next Friday -- and am busy preparing for that occasion. Hope you are all well -- Tell Mother to write soon. Oh! how I long to see you all.","Your Affectionate Son\nJ.H. Chenoweth","To L Chenoweth\n(P.S) You may if you have it to spare send me a few dollars. I need it--Joseph","(P.S. No 2) My classmate (Mr. Govan) who was very ill when I last wrote is slowly recovering -- he narrowly escaped the grave. His Mother has been with him for some time, and if he gets well, it will be on account of good nursing -- as the physicians concluded at one time that he must die. Mr. Hutter (another class-mate) whose lungs were affected is about well, he is now at the V.M.I. attending to his studies. Mr. Cooke who had the intermittent fever is well. Mr. Govan's disease is brain-fever, \u0026 I fear\nnotwithstanding the present favorable symptoms, that he is not safe yet. Chenoweth","(P.S No 3) I saw Col Smith about my deposit when he was here -- before he started for Europe. He said that there was no danger of my not being allowed to go on with my studies in consequence of my indebtedness to the Institute, and gave me, for you, the enclosed note. The amount due the Institute, from me, is about $250 or more -- and $50 added to this as a deposit will make three hundred dollars -- This seems at first sight to be a larger sum -- but when we remember that no deposit has been sent for some time, the amount looks reasonable. The Col suggests that you give a negotiable note for $300 -- so that he may use it as money when he settles the affairs of the Institute with the state authorities -- Whether this is the best course to pursue is left wholly with you -- I would say though that if you have the money on hand -- send it -- by all means. I believe now that next year just before I graduate I will make an application for an Assistant Professorship in Mathematics -- in this way I will be enabled to pay the last installments of our debt -- myself -- But I will speak to you on this subject when I come home -- Excuse this long (P.S)\nJoseph","V.M. Institute\nNov 21st 1858","Dear Father\nYour long-looked-for letter came to hand yesterday (Saturday). I read it with great pleasure because I learned from it that you are getting along well with your work and that my friends at home are all well. Accept my thanks for the favor which you have conferred upon me, by paying D. Frown the $5, for me.","Your opinions with reference to the action of the authorities of the Virginia Military Institute, since my matriculation here as a State Cadet, are certainly just. The Board of Visitors have, during the last few years, -- acted -- perhaps unintentionally in direct violation of the sacred obligations of contracts. I can conceive of no circumstances which they could reasonably point us to in justification of their course, when they made State Cadets pay for certain articles which had been guaranteed to these Cadets, by the regulations of the Institute, -- at the time of their appointment. If they tell us that the prices of beef -- butter -- and corn has-have increased since these Cadets entered the Institute -- We ask -- Is that any reason why they should make these Cadets pay for their washing -- their fuel -- their lights? By no means!, All good men will answer. This is no reason. And moreover no sufficient reason can be found for the post facto law -- by which these Cadets are made to pay for these articles, after the Virginia Military Institute had contracted with them -- to furnish them -- these things free of cost. -- It is a melancholy thought that the State of\nVirginia is by the action of her officers, prevented from accomplishing the noble object she had in view from exercising that high kind of charity she contemplated when she established her Military Institute. How much good will accrue to young Virginians who are in moderate circumstances even, from an Institution, in which the State proposes to educate them for a mere trifle while the men charged with the government of this Institution make these Young Men pay almost as much as their education would cost them at other Institutions where they would have to pay for every item in the list of College expenses. These young men, evidently, will not reap half the advantages which the State intended them to have when she built the Institution. When I came here, I expected to find good-men placed by the State, in the highest offices of the Virginia Military Institute. In some respects in some cases, I have not been disappointed. In other cases I have been totally disappointed. For I see presiding over a fountain of learning the waters of which I have been told, were almost as free as the air we breathe, men who like auctioneers cry -- Education!! Education!! Come buy!! Come buy!! The Price is Gold! Gold! Gold! Those who have the most, are most welcome to the soothing waters we sell!!! to the Instruction we impart!!! This is a sad state of things truly -- still, however sad, I feel that I\nshould not complain. For have I not received a blessing, an education which never would have been mine had the State refused to establish the Virginia Military Institute, or in other words, if this Institution did not exist at present. My only complaint, if I have any, is against those who are at the head of the Virginia Military Institute. Not against all of these, but some of them. I have been treated well enough by all of them yet I feel that they have not treated you as you should have been treated, that they have wronged you most seriously. It is with great satisfaction that I inform you that my little speech delivered on the 11th gave general satisfaction. I was highly complimented after I got through. I am progressing firmly in my studies -- and hope to take a pretty high diploma. I do not think -- now -- that I can stand first in my Class -- I am trying very hard though -- for that position. I will not stand below Third, I think, at the lowest. But time will tell. Our Society meets every Saturday night in our Hall (in the North Eastern Corner of Barracks) and I have come to the conclusion to speak at every meeting. We had quite an animated discussion last evening. I find that I improve much by engaging in the debates. The time will soon come when it will be my duty to select a profession or occupation. I wish when you write you would give me some advice on this subject. You know my nature, and can\njudge what would suit me best. Give my love to all the home-folks, and to all my other relatives. And to my other friends-- Remember me to Lilly, Dr Bosworth, Hughes \u0026c. \u0026c. Write soon.\nYours with great affection\nJ.H. Chenoweth","Va Military Institute\nFeb 7th 59","Dear Mother\nYour very kind favor is at hand, and I proceed to reply immediately. I thought something more than ordinary was the matter at home. Had it been otherwise I would certainly have heard from you more frequently. I suppose you did not like to let me know that Taylor was so sick, and hence concluded to allow me to remain in blissful ignorance on this subject until you could\ninform me that he was nearly well. I am so glad that he is recovering. So glad that he is well enough to write to me, and that he will soon be well enough to go to school. I am also equally glad to hear that every body else at home is quite well. I received a letter from Mary some time ago. She was well. I can see from her letter that she is much pleased with the idea that she may learn music. It is my belief that she will be an apt scholar, since she has such an ardent desire to learn. I am expecting a letter from her\nnow. I have not heard from Father recently. He will write soon I suppose. I am well, and doing well.","I was elected the other day one of the Speakers for the next Fourth of July. I wish some of my dear home-friends could be here on that day. -- I am very busy just now, but amid all my trials and labors, the thought that in four-and-a-half months I may return home -- never fails to solace me. You say, very truly too, that you have never fully answered my first letter yet, and what pleases me much you add that, in your next you will say something about the matters touched upon in that letter. I hope father is doing well,\nand making money by his contracts at Weston. What a load will be taken off his shoulders and off of my mind too, when I graduate and commence life for myself. I feel that he has already done more for me than I deserve, and am determined to do all I can to repay him (in part, for I despair of repaying him in full) for all that he has, and you for what you have, done for my sake. Col. Smith, who returned from Europe some time ago is now attending to the duties of his office. He lectures every Saturday evening on Europe, and is quite entertaining. By the way, I think I was highly complimented the other day. I will tell you how it came about. If you recollect aright, you are aware that I delivered a speech on the 11th of last November (the Anniversary of the Institute). Well Col. Smith was in Europe at that time and did not hear what I had to say. When he returned he prevailed upon one of my friends to borrow the speech from me for him, and without my knowing it he took it (the speech) down to Richmond last month, and read it before the Board of Visitors, and strange to tell, the Col says that Body were much pleased with it. -- In my dreams -- I had not thought that this little speech would procure for me the admiration of the Board, and in my waking hours I can not persuade myself that I desire this admiration on account of my having made this speech.","Write soon. Give my love to all the children., and to Father when you see him. -- Also -- My love to all my Aunts Cousins Uncles -- Grandmother, and Grandfathers. Have you heard from Aunt Mary H lately? How is she and uncle H getting along in Kansas. On the other side of this leaf you will find a little letter for Taylor, in answer to his, which accompanied yours.--\nYour Affectionate Son\nJoseph H. Chenoweth","Va Military Institute\nFeb 7th 59","Dear Taylor\nI was very sorry on account of your being sick when I heard about it. Somebody ought to have informed me that you were unwell before you commenced getting well. You say that you had not been out of doors, for a long time until the day on which you wrote to me, and that you took a good ride that day on Grandfather's old Gray Mare. I suppose this was very beneficial. You should ride out whenever you can get a gentle horse and the weather is fine. It is excellent exercise, this riding on horse-back.","It pained me much when I heard that Joseph Keesey was so sick, with the Lung Fever. I hope he will get well. Who cut the wood for the girls to cook with -- when you were so sick, and Father was away from home? I suppose Ella \u0026 Blanche are much larger now than they were when I was at home last. Can Blanche say \"Big pig, little pig -- root hog or die,\" now. She could not say it when I was at home. I wish I could have been in Beverly when Big Sam Currence made the attempt to squeeze hell out of the people, and danced in church with Morgan Kittle, it must have been rich in the extreme. I am glad to hear that Mart Buckly has confessed his sins, and professed religion. It pleased me to know that Harriet and Criss are going to school, and that you will be well enough to go in a few days. Give my love to Harriet Criss - Ella - Blanche - and the Baby. Has the Baby been named yet? You ought to get Mr. Birkett to back your letters for you. You write very well for one so young but the letter would look better if you would get him to back it. You will soon learn to write well enough yourself. Give my respects to Burns and Emmet and Lee, and Worthington and Caleb and all of your young friends.\nYour Affectionate Brother\nJoseph","Va Mil Institute\nJune 20th 1859","Dear Father\nYour letter together with my last circular and Col Smith's receipt for your $100 check, came to hand this morning. There is, as you very justly remark, great discrepancy between the estimated and the real amount expended by me during the last quarter, but you should remember that the estimated amount was only conjectural while the real amount is now accurately known. I have\nexamined my \"book,\" in accordance with your request, and I find that there is but one mistake made in the circular as compared with the \"book.\" Total expenses in the circular, should be (up to April 1st) $551.45c instead of $549.59c as it now stands. I am surprised at the fact that such a gross error was made by the Col when he estimated my expenses for 3 months at $20.41. By a simple arithmetical process he would have found that this estimate was unreasonably small, or he would have been convinced that my expenses up to the beginning of the present quarter were unjustly large. To show you how this is, I will perform the operation. Up to the beginning of the present quarter there were 40 months, which I spent at the V.M.I. In the present quarter there are 3 months. During the 40 months I expended $551.45c. How much would I expend during the present quarter? This question is answered below.","40.: $551.45 :: 3 : $ x","From this proportion, which is nothing more nor less than the expression of a simple example under the \"Single Rule of Three,\" we find x = $41.35 for a probable estimate of what I should expend during 1 quarter. To this sum the Col should have added $10.00, the price of my Diploma, making in all $51.35. This should have been the Col's estimate. But it was a summer estimate\nand of course no provision was made for a pair of Winter Pants which I had made this spring. Adding $7.50 for the Pants and we have $51.35c + $7.50c = $58.85c. To this sum should also be added $9.00 = $67.85c for an estimate founded on positive knowledge and probably conjecture. Now let us see what my expenses really were. the \"book\" shows that I have expended during\nthe last three months $63.78c. Subtracting this from the estimate and we have $67.85c -$63.78c = $4.07c which shows that I have expended $4.07c less than an average for the whole time, during the present quarter. The three extraordinary items, Diploma, W Pants, and Interest, have cause my expenses for these 3 months to exceed the average $22.43c. The Pants, I was compelled to buy as I had none scarcely at the time, I have them yet and they are as good as new. $10.00 is the usual price for a Diploma, And as to the Interest it seems perfectly just that it should be paid. You will readily perceive from this \"mode of reasoning\" that either the charges made against me for the whole time are unjust, or those made against me for the present quarter are just. You have tacitly acknowledged the justice of the charges up to the beginning of the present quarter, by paying money on an estimate made in connection with these charges, so that, it seems we have to admit now the justice of the charges for the present quarter. My own opinion is, that you are very unjustly compelled to pay for some things which you did not agree to purchase when you sent me to the V.M.I., but which nevertheless have been furnished me. I allude to \"washing\" \"fuel\" \u0026 c. But while I believe this I do not hesitate to make known to you my firm conviction that you had better pay the whole debt. If you do not pay it you will be sued. This would be annoying to you, besides, you will have to maintain a suit against a wealthy \u0026 powerful corporation which would not be satisfied if the case should be decided against it -- in the lower courts but would carry it to the\nhighest tribunals in the Land, rather than have a precedent established which would cause the Institute to lose largely. You now have my conclusion and my opinions on the subject. Of course, however, you will act as you choose. One thing I would request of you -- viz -- not to do anything before the Fourth of July that might prejudice the Faculty and Board against me. Since you ask it I will not bind myself to pay the balance due the Institute, and I think I have a good reason for not doing this should they ask me to do it for I consider myself already bound to pay you what you have advanced on my behalf and it is not right that I should be bound to pay two parties for the same article. You are expected, I suppose, to answer Col Smith's \"horse-leech\" cry for more - more either in the affirmative or negative. On this point I will merely remark that you had better inform him in a very polite note that your resources are not infinite and that therefore you can not pay him just now. In other words, inform him that the means with which to liquidate the debt due the Institute are not in your possession. Then, when the blood ceases to flow, the \"Horse-Leech\"\nwill cease to annoy you. You can readily perceive the delicacy of my position.","Col Smith has, without my asking it, placed me under obligations to him by recommending me to the authorities of a College in Florida, as a suitable person for a situation there. Yet I feel that, this should not make me mum concerning his grasping propensities or at any rate those of the parties of whom he is but the agent. The State, God bless the old commonwealth, intended that the Institute should be a blessing to the poor, but the authorities of the Institute, God have mercy on their souls, have converted it into a Financial Inquisition and Col Smith is their \"Instrument of Torture\" with which they wring from honest poor men -- the money that they have earned as Jehovah directed, by the \"sweat of their brows.\" Let not then, Father, your maledictions be poured upon the passive \"Instrument\" but upon those who use it. Think not harshly of Col Smith but direct your anathemas against the Board of Visitors, or at least those of them who have been the cause of the present State of things, and who have done so much to \"violate the obligation of contracts.\" I would not be ungrateful -- and since Col Smith has granted you considerable indulgence I would advise you or rather I would request you not be hasty in forming your opinion of him. I may do him injustice in what I have said of him in these pages. I would speak my sentiments thus freely to no one but you and then only because I know that what I write now will be a \"sealed book\" after you have read it. I have not time now to send you a copy of my accounts, but what is better I send you my \"book.\" Some of the items you will not understand. I will explain them when I come home. Until then let the matter stand where it is, except in so far as simply informing Col Smith that you have not money with\nwhich to pay him now. When I shall have talked the matter over with you you can determine on your course of action. There is one mistake in Col Smiths letter The balance should be $121.35c instead of $123.00 as given by him. Say nothing in your letter to him that will injure me. The appointment at the Florida College has not been made yet. I will know when I come home what my fate will be. I will not be able to deliver my oration as I have something the matter with my throat not serious though only enough to prevent me from speaking. My love to the family.\nYour affectionate Son\nJ. H. Chenoweth","Va Mil Institute\nOct 30th 1859","Dear Father\nYour letter is at hand. It is now Sunday, and I may as well appropriate the few leisure moments at my disposal to the pleasant duty of writing to you. I am sorry that I was such a goose as to forget -- or misunderstand -- (for I had not the letter before me when I wrote) -- the contents of the letter to which my last was an answer. I will now, I hope, satisfy you on the point which, it seems, most interests you. I shall not alter the number of my diploma -- nor shall I allow it to be altered, since it is your desire that the number shall remain as it is. I will here remark, however, that I care not a straw for the number of the diploma. This is the most insignificant part of the whole affair. The right to have the number \"one\" on the diploma is what alone deserves our attention. This right, as you know, has been transferred from me to another and I can not easily be convinced that it is entirely proper for me to retain that to which I have no right. In my own opinion, and in the eyes of some of my friends I may be entitled to the \"first honor\" in my class. This is not doubted. But it should be remembered that neither I nor my friends are authorized to judge, and that the Faculty of the Institute have the power to do what they have done, be it just or unjust. Nor should it be forgotten that the opinion of the Faculty as published in the Register will have more weight with the world than anything that could be said in my behalf by any other party. I will here drop a subject upon which too much has already been said with a repetition of my determination to allow the No \"1\" to remain on my diploma.","I am glad to hear that you are progressing so finely with your work, and hope that you may soon bring it to a successful completion. I see that you have been studying the Geology that I left with you. I agree with you in the opinion you express -- with reference to the plan of the work. It was not, however, designed for those who study without a teacher or previous preparation, but for those who have passed over a certain part of the regular Scientific course. I am very fond of theories -- still -- I would always have them nailed together and supported by a few facts well established and well explained. Are you not mistaken in regard to the\ndrift agency? There is no cause, within my knowledge, now operating of sufficient power to transfer large boulders from one side of a mountain to the other. There are, doubtless, causes now acting but of a different nature from that which was the great agent during the \"drift period.\" I think you would progress more rapidly now with your geological studies if you had studied Chemistry first. Both are very interesting. Have you read the Intellectual Philosophy which I left with you. You would find it extremely\ninteresting, I have no doubt.","You wish to know how I am getting along in my capacity as Professor. In answer to this query, I will say charmingly. I am much pleased with the occupation and, without egotism I say it, I regard myself competent to perform all the duties appropriate to the office. I study a good deal, too much indeed to allow of my doing much at anything else, and therefore I have not yet visited the Society Hall. I am not willing to speak on any subject, now, without thorough preparation of my speech. The consequence of this\nis that since I have not time to prepare, I do not speak at all. I think you will agree with me that it is best not to attempt anything when we doubt that we will do it well.","I can not say that I am entirely well. My throat bothers me some yet. I have to talk a great deal in the \"section room\" during recitations, and I find that it irritates my vocal organs to such an extent that I am sometimes forced to stop and rest awhile. Only for short periods however. Five or ten minutes. I explain everything that is difficult. In other respects I am entirely well. Write soon. My respects to Uncle Eli -- Harrison Kelly and Andrew Godden\nYour Affectionate\nSon Jas H. Chenoweth","Va Mil Institute\nNov 19th 1859","Dear Mother\nYour very welcome letter reached me this evening. I would have replied by your other letter sooner if I had not started on a visit to New York about the time I received it. Of course you can, under the circumstances, pardon me for my remissness. Especially when I tell you that I will endeavor to do better in the future.","Several companies of soldiers have been ordered to be present at Brown's execution. The Cadets have been ordered to hold themselves in readiness to be called on at any moment, and I believe that we will set out next Tuesday, at least we are expecting hourly an order from the governor, to that effect. For a short account of my visit to New York, I refer you to a letter which I wrote a few days ago to Taylor. I can not begin to tell half I saw, until I see you.","I hear that Mary has two beaux, Elam Bosworth and Dr. Carson. I have learned too, that a third individual, Judson Suiter Esq. would be very attentive to her if she would allow it. She is very fortunate in having the two former gentlemen as suitors for her hand, but God grant, I say, that she may never give her hand or her heart to the latter individual. There was a time when I would have unwillingly owned him as my brother-in-law. That time has passed, however, and I can now say with real sincerity that I would rather see Mary in her grave, than in the family of a man who can so far forget himself as to tell a lady to \"go to Hell.\" What caused the coolness between Mary Catherine \u0026 Andrew Smiley? I thought that they were firm friends. I hope John Bosworth will do well in Beverly. He has always been my friend.","Ella May writes very well for a girl of her age. She is certainly a good girl and must study well or she could not learn so fast. It will not be long until she will be able to write me a letter. That would be so nice! But, by the way, I can't see why those who can write do not let me hear from them. I am much pleased to know that Father has finished the Bridge, and that he will soon be with you all again to stay. I am well. Write soon. Give my love to Harriet, Chris, Taylor, Mary -- Ella May, Blanche and Charley -- the\nmischievous little dog. Kiss the little imp for me. Good night.\nYour Affectionate Son\nJ Hart Chenoweth","The Joseph H. Chenoweth papers consist of letters (dated 1855 to 1861) written by Chenoweth to his parents Lemuel Chenoweth and Nancy A. Hart. Letters dating from his cadetship cover topics such as exams, trips, and demerits, and provide a good portrait of pre-Civil War cadet life.","Letters dated from 1860 to 1861 were written while Chenoweth was a Professor at the Maryland Agricultural College and at VMI. Topics include the election of 1860, John T. L. Preston, and religion.","This collection also contains two VMI grade reports for 1856.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards cadet life.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards cadet life and punishment for playing cards.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards cadet life.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards cadet life.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards cadet life.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards cadet life.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards cadet life and family news.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards cadet life.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards cadet life and a trip to Richmond, Virginia.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards cadet life.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards cadet life and Joseph H. Chenoweth being elected as \"Private Secretary\" to Francis H. Smith.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards cadet life.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards family news and cadet life.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards family health news.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards cadet life, finances, and a potential position at a college in Florida.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards cadet life.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards family news and mentions the execution of John Brown.","Manuscript collections in the VMI Archives are made available for educational and research use. The VMI Archives should be cited as the source. The user assumes all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any copyright holders. Materials from our collections may not be redistributed, published or reproduced without permission from the VMI Archives. Contact the VMI Archives for additional information.","Manuscripts stacks","Virginia Military Institute Archives","Chenoweth, Joseph H. (Joseph Hart), 1837-1862","Preston, John T. L. (John Thomas Lewis), 1811-1890","Smith, Francis H. 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As to the letter which James Campbell has in his possession, I do not know whether it is genuine or not I did write a letter to him but I certainly did not say any thing about being tied and ducked. I was dragged a short distance one night, but it did not hurt me any. The cadets attempted to duck me and another new Cadet, but I jumped from under the water and did not get but very little on me. They also tied the Military cravat on me. They did this by tying my cravat in about a dozen knots, this was all done while we [were] in camp. Since we came in barracks they do not molest us New Cadets. And in fact they all treat me very well. It is perfectly impossible for a man to come here without having to undergo some bad treatment, at first. You can rest assured that I am well pleased with the place. They beat the drum so near my room that it always wakes me up. Except that the first morning we came in\nbarracks, I did not hear the drum beat, but they did not miss me.","Tell Mother that she need not be uneasy about my sleeping too late. I always am among the first ones up. I wish you would send me a copy of the Dispatch occasionally if it is not too much trouble. Give my love to all the family.","Yours Affectionately\nJ. H. Chenoweth, V.M.I.","To L. Chenoweth\nBeverly, Va.","P. S. I was very much surprised to hear of the marriage of Mary E. Chenoweth with E. Rowan.\nJ.H.C.","Lexington Feb. 18th. 1856","Dear Father\nI received yours of the 10th and enclosed I found Col Smith's letter. I was in hopes that you would not hear of my having played cards, but since you have heard it I will give you all the particulars. You can thus judge for yourself, the extent of my \"crime\" On the evening of the 25th of Jan. two of my room mates, a cadet by the name of Lewis¹ from Mason County and myself -- were sitting in my room, playing a social game at cards. A professor came to the door, knocked and came in. We concealed our cards,\nas quick as possible but not soon enough to escape the eye of the Prof. He reported us for playing cards but he could not swear that we were playing at cards. From the tenor of Col Smith's letter, you must certainly think that I am a desperate character of late. But dear Father believe me on my honor when I say that, Playing cards has been my greatest offence, I did wrong, I must acknowledge, I should not have allowed myself to play at all. I hope that you will forgive my first offence, I will promise you that I will not again while at the institute, be guilty of the same offence! Col Smith seems to think that playing cards is a habit, which I indulge in frequently, but father, he is mistaken, I do not make a practice of playing at cards. I have conducted myself, I think, with the utmost propriety (with the exception of this one offence) since my arrival at this place. The number of my demerit \"is rather my misfortune than my fault.\" I feel it my duty as your son to follow your directions, I thank you for the kind advice, which you have given me from time to time. I will take pleasure in observing your directions, and I hope that the next circular will surprise you equally as much as the other, but in another manner. I am fully aware of the importance of my maintaining my situation here as a\ncadet. I will never be able to repay you for your kindness, in allowing me to take advantage of this opportunity of obtaining a good education. I think that if I get along as well hereafter as I have since Jan, I will stand better on Mathematics than I did last Jan. I will be through Davies Geometry in a few weeks. I am reading French, at present. As to your fears about my \"keeping bad\ncompany,\" I will have to say that I do not, keep bad company. If you would call those persons bad company, who had played an occasional game at cards, I will say that each of my roommates may be called bad company, but they have all stopped off short, since we came so near being dismissed for that grievous offence. That having been our greatest crime, we are now strictly moral. To calm your fears on all heads, I will say that I pledged my honor the first day that I entered the institute not to drink while at the institute, and as I value my honor I have kept it. This was unnecessary, because I never did drink. Yet I did it because it was customary. From this day henceforward I will see how few demerits I can get, I must acknowledge that I have been somewhat careless sometimes in regard to my demerits. But hereafter I will cultivate that virtue called \"punctuality\" which of all others I think it is among the best especially for a person who expects to stay at the institute","Many thanks to you for your kind promise, I will try to make myself worthy of it, To be comprehensive in reply to your questions about the Institute, I will answer. The institute is an excellent school, I can obtain as good a mathematical education here as at any place in the United States, a good French Latin \u0026 English education, Chemistry Mechanics Natural Philosophy Rhetoric Moral Philosophy, \u0026 c, also a splendid Military Education. Write soon I am, in good health, I am determined that the next letter that you receive in relation to my conduct shall please you, better than the last, I am glad to hear that you have got a contract to build the bridge across Buchannon. From your affectionate but unfortunate son\nJ.H. Chenoweth","To L. Chenoweth","P.S. Cadet Lewis broke his arrest and was dismissed I have taken the liberty of retaining Col Smith's letter which I suppose is immaterial to you. J.H.C.","V.M. Institute, April 15th 56","Dear Father,\nI have at present a few leisure moments which I will employ in writing to you. I am enjoying good health at present, and in fact I have had excellent health ever since I arrived here. I am progressing in my studies admirably, I get along a great deal better than I\nat first thought I would. If I meet with no misfortune hereafter, I flatter myself that I will have a better standing at July, than I had last Jan. I do not at present get near as many demerits per month as I have heretofore.","There was a very sad accident happened in the vicinity of the Institute a few weeks since. Two students of Washington College started upon a hunting expedition, they had not gone very far when they stopped, one of them was loading his pistol when it accidentally discharged itself, the contents lodging in the breast of a Mr. Booker. He was carried to the Hospital of the Institute and died in a few days, he was a citizen of Richmond.","There has been a new method of drill introduced at the Institute. It consists of a double quick step, it makes me sweat every evening. I have increased considerably in weight since I became a Cadet, I weigh at present 155 lbs., I am now studying \"Analytical Plane Trigonometry,\" French and English. I have at present I think nothing to fear. My total number of demerit is about 130, this is the last quarter of the present year and I have 70 demerit to go upon, I think I am perfectly safe. I wish you would send some postage stamps when you answer this letter, if you should ever have an opportunity I wish you would send that book which I received from New York, entitled \"New elements of Geometry\" by Seba Smith, I think it will be of some benefit to me. You have a book which would be of infinite benefit to me when I become a third classman, I think it is called \"Minifies Mechanical Drawing Book,\" but perhaps you cannot spare it. If you cannot you need not send it, I can get along without it. Give my love to all the family, and write soon. I heard that you were going to build two Academies in Beverly. I hope you may succeed, in the enterprise,\nFrom Your Affectionate son\nJ H Chenoweth","Virginia Military Institute\nFeb 21st 1857","Dear Father\nIt is needless for me to say that I have not received anything from you in the [illegible] of a letter during the extraordinary period (three month nearly) which has intervened since you wrote last. You have -- I have no doubt -- good reasons for this failure upon your part to write, I take it for granted at least -- and will not enquire into their nature. But really, I do not see why you can not appropriate a few moments, occasionally, to letter-writing. To me at least, it is by no means a disagreeable occupation, especially when I have no bad news to communicate.","\"I am well, and am getting along very well with my studies.\" You will perhaps be puzzled to find out why I enclosed the above sentence with quotation marks. You need not be, if you examine the letters which you have received from me, from time to time, you will find that this same sentence occurs in nearly all, besides -- it is perhaps the best line, with respect to its \"subject matter\" that will be contained by this letter. Therefore, I distinguish it from the commonplace remarks by which it is surrounded. Since I entered, a student, at this Institution, I have been doubly blessed, I have enjoyed excellent health, and my laudable ambition has been gratified in some manner. Yes it is a laudable ambition, that ambition which makes me yearn to excel here in intellectual improvement, in all that makes man, -- a man in the highest, truest, noblest, sense of the term! Ambition, of a different kind is a\ndangerous thing; that ambition which rears [illegible] of despotism upon the ruins of Liberty, Justice and the rights of man; or climbs to the highest pinnacle of Fame, over the bones of murdered millions; that species of ambition, the gratification of which, \"damned Napoleon Bonaparte into everlasting fame\" is hellborn, and its tendency is and ever has been hellwards! On the other hand that ambition which when gratified, made a Washington, a Webster and a Clay, established and supported Liberty, upon the broadest foundations, and terrified all Tyrants, is heavenborn, its possessors stand unique and alone, the only mortals truly great, overleap Fame's polluted mount, and soar in the pure ether beyond, ever pointing heavenwards. These are but few names purely immortal, which will be remembered with [illegible] feelings of reverence and love by the truly good until the latest generations. Alas, there are too many merely notorious names, names which will be remembered only to curse until the last trump shall awaken the dead [ ]!!. With Cicero I am led to exclaim \"Oh times, oh customs!\"; the very Senate chamber, in which, the immortal Clay was wont to move the multitude to tears, or animate the thousands with his own passion, is now polluted by the whispers of corruption or bribery. Sumner stands upon the same floor upon which he stood, and contaminates the atmosphere with his huge\nlibels upon the venerable Butler. Oh! departed shades of our ancestors, was Clay and Webster the last of their race? Has patriotism become extinguished? Is there nothing left of \"the age of bronze\"? Will the black chains of tyranny be our portion at last? Oh! no, Say not, the pleasant memories of yourselves forbid it, the hopes of your posterity forbid it, and all the good ones of the earth forbid it, the animated eloquence of Keit forbid it and the still fresh though sad memory of Brooks, forbids it. But hold, my pen is running away with me, I did not intend to become so enthusiastic upon this subject. How did my standing at Jan. please you? Answer in your next if you was pleased with it, I am happy.","When you write again I wish you would let me know whether I ought to get a furlough suit or not, it will cost in all about $40, if you can spare this much, I will be much pleased, if not I can do very well without it. I shall be so much pleased to visit you that I will care nothing for clothes, the Cadets generally buy one,","Write soon\nYour Affectionate Son\nJas H. Chenoweth","V.M. Institute\nLexington Va Sep 15th 57","Dear Father\nYou have, I have no doubt, been expecting a letter from me for some time. I put off writing until now -- so that I would be able to inform you how I am doing, or rather how I am getting along with my studies. I am doing well on \"Calculus\" (the highest branch of Math), I made the highest -- \"mark\" in my class on this study the first week (we have only recited a week and two days on Cal). I\nrecited 1 day on Chemistry, I did very well. We have not commenced reciting on Latin yet.","I started from home Wednesday, as you directed me to do, and arrived at the V.M.I. on Friday 11 1/2 P.M. I had quite a pleasant time from Staunton over to Lexington -- I can not say the same for the other portions of the journey -- as it rained on me from Yeagers to Staunton. With regard to that \"Assistant Professorship,\" about which I was speaking to you, I must say that as yet -- I have not heard anything about it, -- I am afraid that the appointment will not be made. I will hope for it however still -- I may be appointed next Jan.","I am well. I heard that you were raising your bridge, I hope all success for you. If the weather in your part of the state be anything like that here, it is certainly favorable to such an undertaking. When you can find time, write to me -- This may not be soon as you are so busy. I am quite busy myself now. I was elected speaker for the 11th Nov next --(the anniversary of the Institute). By the\nway to be elected to this post -- is considered quite an honor here. I will, of course, have my hands full for the next two months. I am afraid that I will not do honor to myself on that occasion -- but I will do my best. Give my love to John, my compliments to all of your hands (or those with whom I am acquainted)","Your Affectionate Son\nJ Hart Chenoweth\nTo\nL Chenoweth\nBuckhannon\nUpshur Ct, VA","(P.S) If you have any money on hand to spare, I wish you would send me a little, as I have never had any pocket money. I have one or two little debts to pay. If it is inconvenient you need not do it. J.H.C.","V.M. Institute\nLexington Va\nNov 22nd 1857","Dear Father\nYou have, I have no doubt, been expecting a letter from me for some time, although if you recollect I wrote last. You requested me to write frequently -- whether I received anything from you or not -- as you would not have the time to spare from your business to write often, or even to answer my few letters. Could I have found time, I would willingly have acted in accordance with your desire,\nbut you will readily excuse me from the most dreaded of punishments, your displeasure, for this seeming negligence when you read, what I am about to write.","My class has now arrived at the most critical period, in the existence of all V.M.I. \"Second Classes,\" that is, we are about to graduate upon the most important, branch of the course; at \"Jan. Examination\" our standing upon Mathematics is irrevocably fixed, and you can well imagine, as I am \"running\" for first, that the most of my time is dedicated to this and that I have but few\nopportunities [of] writing, even to the dear ones at home. I have still the \"first mark\" upon \"math,\" notwithstanding the many competitors with whom I have to contend for this high position in my class, and it is my opinion at present, that by hard study I will be enabled to keep it until the end of the hotly contested battle. I will stand first upon this branch of the courses, or come home, this is my chief ambition. You will I hope call it a laudable one, and I could not remain here and see my enemies smile at the keen disappointment that would be occasioned by my failing to realize it, neither could I bear the keener taunts of mock sympathy, that would be imposed on me by deceitful nominal friends.","My immediate studies, however, are not all that I have to offer as an excuse for not writing to you oftener. Just after I came off furlough I was elected \"debater\" for the 11th Nov, and of course I was compelled to write a \"speech,\" which occupation required a considerable portion of my time -- the dreaded 11th has come and gone, and I will have a little more spare time now than heretofore. I suppose I had better tell you how this my first effort at speechmaking was received. Well I hope you will not call me egotistical, when I inform you that it was highly complimented chiefly by the ladies (of whom there was [missing word] a number present), and sufficiently [applauded by] the male auditors, in fact several [people] said that \"it was the best speech made that evening\" and four were delivered. The well educated community around and in Lexington was well represented, and you can judge how I trembled when I arose for the first time in my life, to declaim an original speech. I stood it better however than I had thought I could. I wrote twelve pages of foolscap and spoke it off without once referring to the manuscript. I spoke about twenty minutes.","I have the second \"mark\" on chemistry, with another man, that is I have the same mark that he has, and our mark is second. I have not been appointed assistant professor yet, I still hope however that I will get this office after Jan. I was appointed \"sergeant\" yesterday (21st Nov) and will not have to stand post any more in the cold -- I will have to wear a sword now, and sit in the \"guardroom\"\ninstead of carrying a musket out in the sometimes chilly atmosphere. We are going to Richmond on 22nd Feb -- we have been ordered there, by government, Crawford's statue of Washington will be inaugurated then and the President will be there, beside many other distinguished personages. I am well at present -- I wish you would send me a few dollars of pocket money -- if you can spare it. I want it to pay one or two little debts, that [I have] contracted from time to time. I [have not] had any pocket money of any consequence. I will if I [live] pay you ten fold for all the mere money that you can send -- but oh! your kindness -- that I can never repay. Write soon -- give my love to (Mother, Mary, Harriet, Chris, Taylor, Ella May, \u0026 Blanche) and all my friends. Great God how my heart sickens when I leave John's name out of the above list - - - The stern tyrant -- Death-- has dealt harshly with us -- he has visited our house until now four of your sons, my brothers, sleep in the silent grave, it seems as if the number of your children can never remain long greater than seven. But I must hush these murmurings, against the [decrees?] of God -- Natures God I mean -- I hardly know whether to believe in the God of revelation or not, -- or rather I do not know whether I believe or not. Belief is not a voluntary act, we must understand partially at least everything that we would believe, or we can not reasonably believe. The faith of the great body of Christians is blind and scarcely deserves the name. Ask the most enthusiastic fanatic of our own day to explain an obscure passage of the Bible and two to one he will admit that he does not understand it -- while he holds out to the last, that he believes it. Write soon","Your affectionate Son\nJ. H. Chenoweth","V.M.I.\nDec 30th 1857","Dear Father\nYour very kind letter is at hand, I would have answered it sooner, but I thought I would wait until I could inform you with tolerable certainty where I will stand in my class (on Mathematics). The contest for the highest \"honor\" that will be awarded to my class at the Jan. Examination, has been quite animated and grows more \u0026 more exciting as we approach the end of the race. At present\nthe chances are greatly in my favour. To-morrow is the last day that we will recite on Mathematics and I have the \"first mark\" independently of several \"extras\" that I have \"handed in\" and which have not as yet been examined. All that is now necessary to render my success complete is for me to pass a good examination. This I am preparing to do, and from present appearances, I think that you may rest assured that I will stand at the head of my class (on math).","I hope that Mother is not dangerously ill, and am pleased to learn that my surviving brothers and sisters are enjoying those blessings, which health always confers upon those who are so fortunate as to escape the \"ills that flesh is heir to.\" I received Mothers letter written just after John's death and answered it. I can not divine how it is that she did not receive my answer to that letter. I also received Mary's letter, (the one in which she speaked of your illness)and as well as I recollect, I am pretty certain that I answered it, and expressed my solicitude for your recovery.","Accept my thanks for the $10 note enclosed in your letter. It is a nice Christmas gift and I will not forget your kindness should fortune smile upon me in future. Give my love to Mother, Mary, Harriet, Chris, Taylor, Ella, Blanche, \u0026 the baby. Tell Mother to write to me soon. I need not tell you that I was relieved of a great deal of anxiety when I received your letter and learned that you\nhad recovered. I had not received a letter from home for so long, that I really thought that something dreadful had happened. Tell Mary to write soon. I have the manuscript of my speech (11th) and will bring it home with me next July. Our question was, \"Which form of government is best -- adapted to the present state of society -- the Monarchical or Republican?\" I was on the [illegible] is\nthe Republican side, write soon","Your Affectionate Son\nJ.H. Chenoweth\nV.M.I.","V.M.I.\nJan 9th 1858","Dear Father\nYour letter was received this morning, and as you appear somewhat anxious to learn where I stand in my class on mathematics, I conclude that I can not spend a few leisure moments more profitably than in giving you the desired information. So draw your chair up before your warm\nblazing coal fire and read what I am about to write. I will give you the full and true account of the issue of this, to me, very exciting contest. But know first that I am the successful competitor for the high honor which has called forth so much study and intense application.","After my conversation with you while I was on furlough, you will understand the technical terms that I am about to use. At the end of the race when the marks were added up, the maximum was found to be 219. My mark was 249.8; Mr. Clarke (who was the next best on the lists) had 243.7; Mr Lyell (from Richmond County) the third on the lists, had about 223. You will perceive from the above that I had the \"first mark\" by 6.1, (as 249.8 - 243.7 = 6.1). You will notice also that I had 30.9 above the maximum (249.8 -\n219 = 30.8). I will say again that the contest for first was exceedingly animated, every nerve was brought into active (if I am allowed the term nerve when speaking of mental endeavors and intellectual actions) by all the higher members of the class (Mr Clarke especially).","But I have said nothing of the examination. The maximum, in the Examination Hall, was simply 3. (on math) Mr. Clarke made 2.90, Mr Lyell made 3, and I made 3.15, so, that I am first is shown not only by my recitation marks (249.8) but also by my examination mark (3.15). I made the highest mark that was made in the Examination Hall, as no one else made more than 3. The \"standing\" has not been announced officially, and will not be for two weeks, but I am certain that I am \"first\". I have not been examined in Chemistry or Latin yet. I have the third mark on Chemistry, and a very low mark on Latin, but these are of minor importance, as we do not graduate on them until July. We will now study Natural Philosophy, and will recite to Major Jackson (Miss Arnold's brother) on this branch of the courses.","I am well and was happy to learn that all are well at home. A little child was burned to death in Lexington to day. Give my love to all at home and my kind uncles and aunts. Remember me to my Grand father and Grandmother \u0026c. We are going to Richmond on the 22nd February.","Your Affectionate Son\nJ. H. Chenoweth","(P.S.) I would have written more, but I \"must cut my coat according to my cloth,\" I have no more room on this sheet, write soon.\nJoseph","V.M.I.\nMarch 8th 1858","Dear Father\nI received your very welcome letter last Friday. It affords me much pleasure to learn that you are all well. I am not as well at present as I would wish to be. I caught cold while I was in Richmond and I have not entirely recovered from it yet. I am not too unwell to attend to my studies, and I hope I will get no worse.","You ask me to tell you something about my recent visit to Richmond. Well, to begin I will say that \"our corps\" covered itself with as much glory as \"mud\" on this ever-to-be-remembered-occasion, and by the way, if any disinterested looker on had said this in my presence, I would without hesitation have called him a flatterer. In short, the pavement was covered with loose earth mixed with water, shoe-mouth-deep, nearly every day that we paraded, and we had to march through it with a measured step, regardless of its presence, and with our \"eyes to the front.\"","We started from the V.M.I, Feb 15th at 7 o.c A.M, walked 8 miles to a point on the North River Canal, where two boats were waiting to receive us. We traveled down this canal until we came to the mouth of North River (it empties into the James), here we struck the great James River and Kanawha Canal, we proceeded via this canal until we arrived at Richmond, its eastern terminus. We were frozen up part of one night in the North River Canal, a Cadet fell over-board and broke through the ice, and was saved without receiving any serious injury -- beyond these little incidents nothing interesting happened to us while on the boats.","We numbered 138 strong in ranks, and had two \"plebes\" along who could not drill well enough to appear on parade. We were cordially received by the citizens, perhaps more so than any other corps present, of which there was a great many. We were placed at the head of the columns, this was quite a compliment, or at least we considered it as such. It snowed considerably in the morning of the 22nd, notwithstanding this, the procession was perhaps two miles and a half long. On Saturday the 20th we escorted Genl Scott from the Exchange Hotel to the Capitol, where he was appropriately received by the Senate and House of Delegates. On the same day we escorted John B. Floyd, Secretary of War, from the Depot to his lodgings. Genl. Scott said that we Cadets drilled better than the Cadets at West Point. Mr. Conrad said that you saw the Statue when you were in Richmond. I think it magnificent. It is so natural, the Rider is so Washington-like, and the horse is so life-like. Crawford the Artist sleeps the sleep that knows no waking, but his name will live when the bronze which now almost breaths in praise of his Genius, shall have moldered into dust. I wish I could have seen you in Richmond. Did you succeed in accomplishing what you intended by your visit\nto the City? I hope you did.","I have not been appointed Assistant Teacher yet, no one has. I have my office yet, and I wore my sword when I was in Richmond. Col Smith is not at home, he is in Washington, when he comes home I will make it all right with him about the deposit. We were in Richmond about a week. We arrived at the Institute on our return last Tuesday at 4 P.M. Give my live to all the family. My respects to Andrew Godin.\nYour Affectionate Son\nJ.H. Chenoweth\nV.M.I.","March 30th 1858","Dear Mother\nI was prevented from forwarding my letter as soon as I intended, and I thought I would add a little to it before mailing it. One of my classmates, Mr. Hutter of Lynchburg, who has been traveling in the south for his health, has just returned. His lungs were affected. He lost one of them, but is restored to health again I believe.","Another of my classmates, Mr. Cooke of Portsmouth, was taken suddenly ill yesterday. I thought at first that his disease was congestion of the brain -- he raved like a maniac when first taken and we feared he would not live long. The physician was sent for, he was bled copiously -- went to sleep and slept soundly for two or three hours, awoke raving worse than ever, although his head had been covered all this time with ice: at length however, some medicine was [ ed] to him, which [ ]....reminded of the dreadful illness that carried poor lost Bernard from the stage of life.","I have been elected to the office of orator for the Society of Cadets, and will have to make a speech in there, or rather our Hall next July. I wish some of my friends would come over, that is if I have a good speech, and if I have a poor one, they will do me a kindness by staying away. I am doing well so far as my studies are concerned.","Is the basement of our house walled up with brick yet? Is the Academy finished? What kind of furniture is father making for our house? What young gentlemen is peculiarly attentive to Mary -- has she given the mitten to anybody else? You need not be uneasy about me in a moral point -- I am very moral I do not drink a drop of liquor. Glen McLean \u0026 Dick Brown were quite\ncomplimentary, so was Jacob Conrad, I hope I deserve the esteem. It is only three months until I can See you all -- write soon.","V.M.I.\nJune 20th 58","Dear Father\nI have been appointed \"Private Secretary\" to Col Smith, upon the condition that I remain at the V.M.I. until the first of August, therefore you need not send my furlough money until then. I should say will be appointed, as the appointments are not yet made -- and will not be before the 5th of July -- but this scarcely affects the matter, since the office has been promised me by the proper authority. Of course, whether I accept this office or not, will be entirely owing to what you think about it. The position offered me, is I believe the best one that will be given out -- and it is my hope that you will not object to my accepting -- and complying with the above mentioned condition. I am well. Give my love to all the family.","I have passed my examination on Latin \u0026 Philosophy. I am first, beyond a doubt, on Natural Philosophy -- and pretty low down on Latin. I will be examined tomorrow on Chemistry -- I have the first mark on this study with several others -- and will I hope stand abut third on it. I have a great deal of work on my hands just now -- I speak before a crowded house next Friday -- and am busy preparing for that occasion. Hope you are all well -- Tell Mother to write soon. Oh! how I long to see you all.","Your Affectionate Son\nJ.H. Chenoweth","To L Chenoweth\n(P.S) You may if you have it to spare send me a few dollars. I need it--Joseph","(P.S. No 2) My classmate (Mr. Govan) who was very ill when I last wrote is slowly recovering -- he narrowly escaped the grave. His Mother has been with him for some time, and if he gets well, it will be on account of good nursing -- as the physicians concluded at one time that he must die. Mr. Hutter (another class-mate) whose lungs were affected is about well, he is now at the V.M.I. attending to his studies. Mr. Cooke who had the intermittent fever is well. Mr. Govan's disease is brain-fever, \u0026 I fear\nnotwithstanding the present favorable symptoms, that he is not safe yet. Chenoweth","(P.S No 3) I saw Col Smith about my deposit when he was here -- before he started for Europe. He said that there was no danger of my not being allowed to go on with my studies in consequence of my indebtedness to the Institute, and gave me, for you, the enclosed note. The amount due the Institute, from me, is about $250 or more -- and $50 added to this as a deposit will make three hundred dollars -- This seems at first sight to be a larger sum -- but when we remember that no deposit has been sent for some time, the amount looks reasonable. The Col suggests that you give a negotiable note for $300 -- so that he may use it as money when he settles the affairs of the Institute with the state authorities -- Whether this is the best course to pursue is left wholly with you -- I would say though that if you have the money on hand -- send it -- by all means. I believe now that next year just before I graduate I will make an application for an Assistant Professorship in Mathematics -- in this way I will be enabled to pay the last installments of our debt -- myself -- But I will speak to you on this subject when I come home -- Excuse this long (P.S)\nJoseph","V.M. Institute\nNov 21st 1858","Dear Father\nYour long-looked-for letter came to hand yesterday (Saturday). I read it with great pleasure because I learned from it that you are getting along well with your work and that my friends at home are all well. Accept my thanks for the favor which you have conferred upon me, by paying D. Frown the $5, for me.","Your opinions with reference to the action of the authorities of the Virginia Military Institute, since my matriculation here as a State Cadet, are certainly just. The Board of Visitors have, during the last few years, -- acted -- perhaps unintentionally in direct violation of the sacred obligations of contracts. I can conceive of no circumstances which they could reasonably point us to in justification of their course, when they made State Cadets pay for certain articles which had been guaranteed to these Cadets, by the regulations of the Institute, -- at the time of their appointment. If they tell us that the prices of beef -- butter -- and corn has-have increased since these Cadets entered the Institute -- We ask -- Is that any reason why they should make these Cadets pay for their washing -- their fuel -- their lights? By no means!, All good men will answer. This is no reason. And moreover no sufficient reason can be found for the post facto law -- by which these Cadets are made to pay for these articles, after the Virginia Military Institute had contracted with them -- to furnish them -- these things free of cost. -- It is a melancholy thought that the State of\nVirginia is by the action of her officers, prevented from accomplishing the noble object she had in view from exercising that high kind of charity she contemplated when she established her Military Institute. How much good will accrue to young Virginians who are in moderate circumstances even, from an Institution, in which the State proposes to educate them for a mere trifle while the men charged with the government of this Institution make these Young Men pay almost as much as their education would cost them at other Institutions where they would have to pay for every item in the list of College expenses. These young men, evidently, will not reap half the advantages which the State intended them to have when she built the Institution. When I came here, I expected to find good-men placed by the State, in the highest offices of the Virginia Military Institute. In some respects in some cases, I have not been disappointed. In other cases I have been totally disappointed. For I see presiding over a fountain of learning the waters of which I have been told, were almost as free as the air we breathe, men who like auctioneers cry -- Education!! Education!! Come buy!! Come buy!! The Price is Gold! Gold! Gold! Those who have the most, are most welcome to the soothing waters we sell!!! to the Instruction we impart!!! This is a sad state of things truly -- still, however sad, I feel that I\nshould not complain. For have I not received a blessing, an education which never would have been mine had the State refused to establish the Virginia Military Institute, or in other words, if this Institution did not exist at present. My only complaint, if I have any, is against those who are at the head of the Virginia Military Institute. Not against all of these, but some of them. I have been treated well enough by all of them yet I feel that they have not treated you as you should have been treated, that they have wronged you most seriously. It is with great satisfaction that I inform you that my little speech delivered on the 11th gave general satisfaction. I was highly complimented after I got through. I am progressing firmly in my studies -- and hope to take a pretty high diploma. I do not think -- now -- that I can stand first in my Class -- I am trying very hard though -- for that position. I will not stand below Third, I think, at the lowest. But time will tell. Our Society meets every Saturday night in our Hall (in the North Eastern Corner of Barracks) and I have come to the conclusion to speak at every meeting. We had quite an animated discussion last evening. I find that I improve much by engaging in the debates. The time will soon come when it will be my duty to select a profession or occupation. I wish when you write you would give me some advice on this subject. You know my nature, and can\njudge what would suit me best. Give my love to all the home-folks, and to all my other relatives. And to my other friends-- Remember me to Lilly, Dr Bosworth, Hughes \u0026c. \u0026c. Write soon.\nYours with great affection\nJ.H. Chenoweth","Va Military Institute\nFeb 7th 59","Dear Mother\nYour very kind favor is at hand, and I proceed to reply immediately. I thought something more than ordinary was the matter at home. Had it been otherwise I would certainly have heard from you more frequently. I suppose you did not like to let me know that Taylor was so sick, and hence concluded to allow me to remain in blissful ignorance on this subject until you could\ninform me that he was nearly well. I am so glad that he is recovering. So glad that he is well enough to write to me, and that he will soon be well enough to go to school. I am also equally glad to hear that every body else at home is quite well. I received a letter from Mary some time ago. She was well. I can see from her letter that she is much pleased with the idea that she may learn music. It is my belief that she will be an apt scholar, since she has such an ardent desire to learn. I am expecting a letter from her\nnow. I have not heard from Father recently. He will write soon I suppose. I am well, and doing well.","I was elected the other day one of the Speakers for the next Fourth of July. I wish some of my dear home-friends could be here on that day. -- I am very busy just now, but amid all my trials and labors, the thought that in four-and-a-half months I may return home -- never fails to solace me. You say, very truly too, that you have never fully answered my first letter yet, and what pleases me much you add that, in your next you will say something about the matters touched upon in that letter. I hope father is doing well,\nand making money by his contracts at Weston. What a load will be taken off his shoulders and off of my mind too, when I graduate and commence life for myself. I feel that he has already done more for me than I deserve, and am determined to do all I can to repay him (in part, for I despair of repaying him in full) for all that he has, and you for what you have, done for my sake. Col. Smith, who returned from Europe some time ago is now attending to the duties of his office. He lectures every Saturday evening on Europe, and is quite entertaining. By the way, I think I was highly complimented the other day. I will tell you how it came about. If you recollect aright, you are aware that I delivered a speech on the 11th of last November (the Anniversary of the Institute). Well Col. Smith was in Europe at that time and did not hear what I had to say. When he returned he prevailed upon one of my friends to borrow the speech from me for him, and without my knowing it he took it (the speech) down to Richmond last month, and read it before the Board of Visitors, and strange to tell, the Col says that Body were much pleased with it. -- In my dreams -- I had not thought that this little speech would procure for me the admiration of the Board, and in my waking hours I can not persuade myself that I desire this admiration on account of my having made this speech.","Write soon. Give my love to all the children., and to Father when you see him. -- Also -- My love to all my Aunts Cousins Uncles -- Grandmother, and Grandfathers. Have you heard from Aunt Mary H lately? How is she and uncle H getting along in Kansas. On the other side of this leaf you will find a little letter for Taylor, in answer to his, which accompanied yours.--\nYour Affectionate Son\nJoseph H. Chenoweth","Va Military Institute\nFeb 7th 59","Dear Taylor\nI was very sorry on account of your being sick when I heard about it. Somebody ought to have informed me that you were unwell before you commenced getting well. You say that you had not been out of doors, for a long time until the day on which you wrote to me, and that you took a good ride that day on Grandfather's old Gray Mare. I suppose this was very beneficial. You should ride out whenever you can get a gentle horse and the weather is fine. It is excellent exercise, this riding on horse-back.","It pained me much when I heard that Joseph Keesey was so sick, with the Lung Fever. I hope he will get well. Who cut the wood for the girls to cook with -- when you were so sick, and Father was away from home? I suppose Ella \u0026 Blanche are much larger now than they were when I was at home last. Can Blanche say \"Big pig, little pig -- root hog or die,\" now. She could not say it when I was at home. I wish I could have been in Beverly when Big Sam Currence made the attempt to squeeze hell out of the people, and danced in church with Morgan Kittle, it must have been rich in the extreme. I am glad to hear that Mart Buckly has confessed his sins, and professed religion. It pleased me to know that Harriet and Criss are going to school, and that you will be well enough to go in a few days. Give my love to Harriet Criss - Ella - Blanche - and the Baby. Has the Baby been named yet? You ought to get Mr. Birkett to back your letters for you. You write very well for one so young but the letter would look better if you would get him to back it. You will soon learn to write well enough yourself. Give my respects to Burns and Emmet and Lee, and Worthington and Caleb and all of your young friends.\nYour Affectionate Brother\nJoseph","Va Mil Institute\nJune 20th 1859","Dear Father\nYour letter together with my last circular and Col Smith's receipt for your $100 check, came to hand this morning. There is, as you very justly remark, great discrepancy between the estimated and the real amount expended by me during the last quarter, but you should remember that the estimated amount was only conjectural while the real amount is now accurately known. I have\nexamined my \"book,\" in accordance with your request, and I find that there is but one mistake made in the circular as compared with the \"book.\" Total expenses in the circular, should be (up to April 1st) $551.45c instead of $549.59c as it now stands. I am surprised at the fact that such a gross error was made by the Col when he estimated my expenses for 3 months at $20.41. By a simple arithmetical process he would have found that this estimate was unreasonably small, or he would have been convinced that my expenses up to the beginning of the present quarter were unjustly large. To show you how this is, I will perform the operation. Up to the beginning of the present quarter there were 40 months, which I spent at the V.M.I. In the present quarter there are 3 months. During the 40 months I expended $551.45c. How much would I expend during the present quarter? This question is answered below.","40.: $551.45 :: 3 : $ x","From this proportion, which is nothing more nor less than the expression of a simple example under the \"Single Rule of Three,\" we find x = $41.35 for a probable estimate of what I should expend during 1 quarter. To this sum the Col should have added $10.00, the price of my Diploma, making in all $51.35. This should have been the Col's estimate. But it was a summer estimate\nand of course no provision was made for a pair of Winter Pants which I had made this spring. Adding $7.50 for the Pants and we have $51.35c + $7.50c = $58.85c. To this sum should also be added $9.00 = $67.85c for an estimate founded on positive knowledge and probably conjecture. Now let us see what my expenses really were. the \"book\" shows that I have expended during\nthe last three months $63.78c. Subtracting this from the estimate and we have $67.85c -$63.78c = $4.07c which shows that I have expended $4.07c less than an average for the whole time, during the present quarter. The three extraordinary items, Diploma, W Pants, and Interest, have cause my expenses for these 3 months to exceed the average $22.43c. The Pants, I was compelled to buy as I had none scarcely at the time, I have them yet and they are as good as new. $10.00 is the usual price for a Diploma, And as to the Interest it seems perfectly just that it should be paid. You will readily perceive from this \"mode of reasoning\" that either the charges made against me for the whole time are unjust, or those made against me for the present quarter are just. You have tacitly acknowledged the justice of the charges up to the beginning of the present quarter, by paying money on an estimate made in connection with these charges, so that, it seems we have to admit now the justice of the charges for the present quarter. My own opinion is, that you are very unjustly compelled to pay for some things which you did not agree to purchase when you sent me to the V.M.I., but which nevertheless have been furnished me. I allude to \"washing\" \"fuel\" \u0026 c. But while I believe this I do not hesitate to make known to you my firm conviction that you had better pay the whole debt. If you do not pay it you will be sued. This would be annoying to you, besides, you will have to maintain a suit against a wealthy \u0026 powerful corporation which would not be satisfied if the case should be decided against it -- in the lower courts but would carry it to the\nhighest tribunals in the Land, rather than have a precedent established which would cause the Institute to lose largely. You now have my conclusion and my opinions on the subject. Of course, however, you will act as you choose. One thing I would request of you -- viz -- not to do anything before the Fourth of July that might prejudice the Faculty and Board against me. Since you ask it I will not bind myself to pay the balance due the Institute, and I think I have a good reason for not doing this should they ask me to do it for I consider myself already bound to pay you what you have advanced on my behalf and it is not right that I should be bound to pay two parties for the same article. You are expected, I suppose, to answer Col Smith's \"horse-leech\" cry for more - more either in the affirmative or negative. On this point I will merely remark that you had better inform him in a very polite note that your resources are not infinite and that therefore you can not pay him just now. In other words, inform him that the means with which to liquidate the debt due the Institute are not in your possession. Then, when the blood ceases to flow, the \"Horse-Leech\"\nwill cease to annoy you. You can readily perceive the delicacy of my position.","Col Smith has, without my asking it, placed me under obligations to him by recommending me to the authorities of a College in Florida, as a suitable person for a situation there. Yet I feel that, this should not make me mum concerning his grasping propensities or at any rate those of the parties of whom he is but the agent. The State, God bless the old commonwealth, intended that the Institute should be a blessing to the poor, but the authorities of the Institute, God have mercy on their souls, have converted it into a Financial Inquisition and Col Smith is their \"Instrument of Torture\" with which they wring from honest poor men -- the money that they have earned as Jehovah directed, by the \"sweat of their brows.\" Let not then, Father, your maledictions be poured upon the passive \"Instrument\" but upon those who use it. Think not harshly of Col Smith but direct your anathemas against the Board of Visitors, or at least those of them who have been the cause of the present State of things, and who have done so much to \"violate the obligation of contracts.\" I would not be ungrateful -- and since Col Smith has granted you considerable indulgence I would advise you or rather I would request you not be hasty in forming your opinion of him. I may do him injustice in what I have said of him in these pages. I would speak my sentiments thus freely to no one but you and then only because I know that what I write now will be a \"sealed book\" after you have read it. I have not time now to send you a copy of my accounts, but what is better I send you my \"book.\" Some of the items you will not understand. I will explain them when I come home. Until then let the matter stand where it is, except in so far as simply informing Col Smith that you have not money with\nwhich to pay him now. When I shall have talked the matter over with you you can determine on your course of action. There is one mistake in Col Smiths letter The balance should be $121.35c instead of $123.00 as given by him. Say nothing in your letter to him that will injure me. The appointment at the Florida College has not been made yet. I will know when I come home what my fate will be. I will not be able to deliver my oration as I have something the matter with my throat not serious though only enough to prevent me from speaking. My love to the family.\nYour affectionate Son\nJ. H. Chenoweth","Va Mil Institute\nOct 30th 1859","Dear Father\nYour letter is at hand. It is now Sunday, and I may as well appropriate the few leisure moments at my disposal to the pleasant duty of writing to you. I am sorry that I was such a goose as to forget -- or misunderstand -- (for I had not the letter before me when I wrote) -- the contents of the letter to which my last was an answer. I will now, I hope, satisfy you on the point which, it seems, most interests you. I shall not alter the number of my diploma -- nor shall I allow it to be altered, since it is your desire that the number shall remain as it is. I will here remark, however, that I care not a straw for the number of the diploma. This is the most insignificant part of the whole affair. The right to have the number \"one\" on the diploma is what alone deserves our attention. This right, as you know, has been transferred from me to another and I can not easily be convinced that it is entirely proper for me to retain that to which I have no right. In my own opinion, and in the eyes of some of my friends I may be entitled to the \"first honor\" in my class. This is not doubted. But it should be remembered that neither I nor my friends are authorized to judge, and that the Faculty of the Institute have the power to do what they have done, be it just or unjust. Nor should it be forgotten that the opinion of the Faculty as published in the Register will have more weight with the world than anything that could be said in my behalf by any other party. I will here drop a subject upon which too much has already been said with a repetition of my determination to allow the No \"1\" to remain on my diploma.","I am glad to hear that you are progressing so finely with your work, and hope that you may soon bring it to a successful completion. I see that you have been studying the Geology that I left with you. I agree with you in the opinion you express -- with reference to the plan of the work. It was not, however, designed for those who study without a teacher or previous preparation, but for those who have passed over a certain part of the regular Scientific course. I am very fond of theories -- still -- I would always have them nailed together and supported by a few facts well established and well explained. Are you not mistaken in regard to the\ndrift agency? There is no cause, within my knowledge, now operating of sufficient power to transfer large boulders from one side of a mountain to the other. There are, doubtless, causes now acting but of a different nature from that which was the great agent during the \"drift period.\" I think you would progress more rapidly now with your geological studies if you had studied Chemistry first. Both are very interesting. Have you read the Intellectual Philosophy which I left with you. You would find it extremely\ninteresting, I have no doubt.","You wish to know how I am getting along in my capacity as Professor. In answer to this query, I will say charmingly. I am much pleased with the occupation and, without egotism I say it, I regard myself competent to perform all the duties appropriate to the office. I study a good deal, too much indeed to allow of my doing much at anything else, and therefore I have not yet visited the Society Hall. I am not willing to speak on any subject, now, without thorough preparation of my speech. The consequence of this\nis that since I have not time to prepare, I do not speak at all. I think you will agree with me that it is best not to attempt anything when we doubt that we will do it well.","I can not say that I am entirely well. My throat bothers me some yet. I have to talk a great deal in the \"section room\" during recitations, and I find that it irritates my vocal organs to such an extent that I am sometimes forced to stop and rest awhile. Only for short periods however. Five or ten minutes. I explain everything that is difficult. In other respects I am entirely well. Write soon. My respects to Uncle Eli -- Harrison Kelly and Andrew Godden\nYour Affectionate\nSon Jas H. Chenoweth","Va Mil Institute\nNov 19th 1859","Dear Mother\nYour very welcome letter reached me this evening. I would have replied by your other letter sooner if I had not started on a visit to New York about the time I received it. Of course you can, under the circumstances, pardon me for my remissness. Especially when I tell you that I will endeavor to do better in the future.","Several companies of soldiers have been ordered to be present at Brown's execution. The Cadets have been ordered to hold themselves in readiness to be called on at any moment, and I believe that we will set out next Tuesday, at least we are expecting hourly an order from the governor, to that effect. For a short account of my visit to New York, I refer you to a letter which I wrote a few days ago to Taylor. I can not begin to tell half I saw, until I see you.","I hear that Mary has two beaux, Elam Bosworth and Dr. Carson. I have learned too, that a third individual, Judson Suiter Esq. would be very attentive to her if she would allow it. She is very fortunate in having the two former gentlemen as suitors for her hand, but God grant, I say, that she may never give her hand or her heart to the latter individual. There was a time when I would have unwillingly owned him as my brother-in-law. That time has passed, however, and I can now say with real sincerity that I would rather see Mary in her grave, than in the family of a man who can so far forget himself as to tell a lady to \"go to Hell.\" What caused the coolness between Mary Catherine \u0026 Andrew Smiley? I thought that they were firm friends. I hope John Bosworth will do well in Beverly. He has always been my friend.","Ella May writes very well for a girl of her age. She is certainly a good girl and must study well or she could not learn so fast. It will not be long until she will be able to write me a letter. That would be so nice! But, by the way, I can't see why those who can write do not let me hear from them. I am much pleased to know that Father has finished the Bridge, and that he will soon be with you all again to stay. I am well. Write soon. Give my love to Harriet, Chris, Taylor, Mary -- Ella May, Blanche and Charley -- the\nmischievous little dog. Kiss the little imp for me. Good night.\nYour Affectionate Son\nJ Hart Chenoweth"],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe Joseph H. Chenoweth papers consist of letters (dated 1855 to 1861) written by Chenoweth to his parents Lemuel Chenoweth and Nancy A. Hart. Letters dating from his cadetship cover topics such as exams, trips, and demerits, and provide a good portrait of pre-Civil War cadet life.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters dated from 1860 to 1861 were written while Chenoweth was a Professor at the Maryland Agricultural College and at VMI. Topics include the election of 1860, John T. L. 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The 4th class study algebra, Geography and English; we will not commence studying French until January. We recite Algebra at 8 o clock in the morning, Geography at 11, and English at 3, and we have Battalion Drill at 5 o clock in the evening.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eI stand guard about once a week. I have been Drilled so much that I have become to be a tolerable good soldier. As to the letter which James Campbell has in his possession, I do not know whether it is genuine or not I did write a letter to him but I certainly did not say any thing about being tied and ducked. I was dragged a short distance one night, but it did not hurt me any. The cadets attempted to duck me and another new Cadet, but I jumped from under the water and did not get but very little on me. They also tied the Military cravat on me. They did this by tying my cravat in about a dozen knots, this was all done while we [were] in camp. Since we came in barracks they do not molest us New Cadets. And in fact they all treat me very well. It is perfectly impossible for a man to come here without having to undergo some bad treatment, at first. You can rest assured that I am well pleased with the place. They beat the drum so near my room that it always wakes me up. Except that the first morning we came in\nbarracks, I did not hear the drum beat, but they did not miss me.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTell Mother that she need not be uneasy about my sleeping too late. I always am among the first ones up. I wish you would send me a copy of the Dispatch occasionally if it is not too much trouble. Give my love to all the family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eYours Affectionately\u003cbr\u003e\nJ. H. Chenoweth, V.M.I.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo L. Chenoweth\u003cbr\u003e\nBeverly, Va.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eP. S. I was very much surprised to hear of the marriage of Mary E. Chenoweth with E. Rowan.\u003cbr\u003e\nJ.H.C.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLexington Feb. 18th. 1856\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDear Father\u003cbr\u003e\nI received yours of the 10th and enclosed I found Col Smith's letter. I was in hopes that you would not hear of my having played cards, but since you have heard it I will give you all the particulars. You can thus judge for yourself, the extent of my \"crime\" On the evening of the 25th of Jan. two of my room mates, a cadet by the name of Lewis¹ from Mason County and myself -- were sitting in my room, playing a social game at cards. A professor came to the door, knocked and came in. We concealed our cards,\nas quick as possible but not soon enough to escape the eye of the Prof. He reported us for playing cards but he could not swear that we were playing at cards. From the tenor of Col Smith's letter, you must certainly think that I am a desperate character of late. But dear Father believe me on my honor when I say that, Playing cards has been my greatest offence, I did wrong, I must acknowledge, I should not have allowed myself to play at all. I hope that you will forgive my first offence, I will promise you that I will not again while at the institute, be guilty of the same offence! Col Smith seems to think that playing cards is a habit, which I indulge in frequently, but father, he is mistaken, I do not make a practice of playing at cards. I have conducted myself, I think, with the utmost propriety (with the exception of this one offence) since my arrival at this place. The number of my demerit \"is rather my misfortune than my fault.\" I feel it my duty as your son to follow your directions, I thank you for the kind advice, which you have given me from time to time. I will take pleasure in observing your directions, and I hope that the next circular will surprise you equally as much as the other, but in another manner. I am fully aware of the importance of my maintaining my situation here as a\ncadet. I will never be able to repay you for your kindness, in allowing me to take advantage of this opportunity of obtaining a good education. I think that if I get along as well hereafter as I have since Jan, I will stand better on Mathematics than I did last Jan. I will be through Davies Geometry in a few weeks. I am reading French, at present. As to your fears about my \"keeping bad\ncompany,\" I will have to say that I do not, keep bad company. If you would call those persons bad company, who had played an occasional game at cards, I will say that each of my roommates may be called bad company, but they have all stopped off short, since we came so near being dismissed for that grievous offence. That having been our greatest crime, we are now strictly moral. To calm your fears on all heads, I will say that I pledged my honor the first day that I entered the institute not to drink while at the institute, and as I value my honor I have kept it. This was unnecessary, because I never did drink. Yet I did it because it was customary. From this day henceforward I will see how few demerits I can get, I must acknowledge that I have been somewhat careless sometimes in regard to my demerits. But hereafter I will cultivate that virtue called \"punctuality\" which of all others I think it is among the best especially for a person who expects to stay at the institute\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMany thanks to you for your kind promise, I will try to make myself worthy of it, To be comprehensive in reply to your questions about the Institute, I will answer. The institute is an excellent school, I can obtain as good a mathematical education here as at any place in the United States, a good French Latin \u0026amp; English education, Chemistry Mechanics Natural Philosophy Rhetoric Moral Philosophy, \u0026amp; c, also a splendid Military Education. Write soon I am, in good health, I am determined that the next letter that you receive in relation to my conduct shall please you, better than the last, I am glad to hear that you have got a contract to build the bridge across Buchannon. From your affectionate but unfortunate son\u003cbr\u003e\nJ.H. Chenoweth\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo L. Chenoweth\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eP.S. Cadet Lewis broke his arrest and was dismissed I have taken the liberty of retaining Col Smith's letter which I suppose is immaterial to you. J.H.C.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eV.M. Institute, April 15th 56\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDear Father,\u003cbr\u003e\nI have at present a few leisure moments which I will employ in writing to you. I am enjoying good health at present, and in fact I have had excellent health ever since I arrived here. I am progressing in my studies admirably, I get along a great deal better than I\nat first thought I would. If I meet with no misfortune hereafter, I flatter myself that I will have a better standing at July, than I had last Jan. I do not at present get near as many demerits per month as I have heretofore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThere was a very sad accident happened in the vicinity of the Institute a few weeks since. Two students of Washington College started upon a hunting expedition, they had not gone very far when they stopped, one of them was loading his pistol when it accidentally discharged itself, the contents lodging in the breast of a Mr. Booker. He was carried to the Hospital of the Institute and died in a few days, he was a citizen of Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThere has been a new method of drill introduced at the Institute. It consists of a double quick step, it makes me sweat every evening. I have increased considerably in weight since I became a Cadet, I weigh at present 155 lbs., I am now studying \"Analytical Plane Trigonometry,\" French and English. I have at present I think nothing to fear. My total number of demerit is about 130, this is the last quarter of the present year and I have 70 demerit to go upon, I think I am perfectly safe. I wish you would send some postage stamps when you answer this letter, if you should ever have an opportunity I wish you would send that book which I received from New York, entitled \"New elements of Geometry\" by Seba Smith, I think it will be of some benefit to me. You have a book which would be of infinite benefit to me when I become a third classman, I think it is called \"Minifies Mechanical Drawing Book,\" but perhaps you cannot spare it. If you cannot you need not send it, I can get along without it. Give my love to all the family, and write soon. I heard that you were going to build two Academies in Beverly. I hope you may succeed, in the enterprise,\u003cbr\u003e\nFrom Your Affectionate son\u003cbr\u003e\nJ H Chenoweth\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVirginia Military Institute\u003cbr\u003e\nFeb 21st 1857\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDear Father\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is needless for me to say that I have not received anything from you in the [illegible] of a letter during the extraordinary period (three month nearly) which has intervened since you wrote last. You have -- I have no doubt -- good reasons for this failure upon your part to write, I take it for granted at least -- and will not enquire into their nature. But really, I do not see why you can not appropriate a few moments, occasionally, to letter-writing. To me at least, it is by no means a disagreeable occupation, especially when I have no bad news to communicate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"I am well, and am getting along very well with my studies.\" You will perhaps be puzzled to find out why I enclosed the above sentence with quotation marks. You need not be, if you examine the letters which you have received from me, from time to time, you will find that this same sentence occurs in nearly all, besides -- it is perhaps the best line, with respect to its \"subject matter\" that will be contained by this letter. Therefore, I distinguish it from the commonplace remarks by which it is surrounded. Since I entered, a student, at this Institution, I have been doubly blessed, I have enjoyed excellent health, and my laudable ambition has been gratified in some manner. Yes it is a laudable ambition, that ambition which makes me yearn to excel here in intellectual improvement, in all that makes man, -- a man in the highest, truest, noblest, sense of the term! Ambition, of a different kind is a\ndangerous thing; that ambition which rears [illegible] of despotism upon the ruins of Liberty, Justice and the rights of man; or climbs to the highest pinnacle of Fame, over the bones of murdered millions; that species of ambition, the gratification of which, \"damned Napoleon Bonaparte into everlasting fame\" is hellborn, and its tendency is and ever has been hellwards! On the other hand that ambition which when gratified, made a Washington, a Webster and a Clay, established and supported Liberty, upon the broadest foundations, and terrified all Tyrants, is heavenborn, its possessors stand unique and alone, the only mortals truly great, overleap Fame's polluted mount, and soar in the pure ether beyond, ever pointing heavenwards. These are but few names purely immortal, which will be remembered with [illegible] feelings of reverence and love by the truly good until the latest generations. Alas, there are too many merely notorious names, names which will be remembered only to curse until the last trump shall awaken the dead [ ]!!. With Cicero I am led to exclaim \"Oh times, oh customs!\"; the very Senate chamber, in which, the immortal Clay was wont to move the multitude to tears, or animate the thousands with his own passion, is now polluted by the whispers of corruption or bribery. Sumner stands upon the same floor upon which he stood, and contaminates the atmosphere with his huge\nlibels upon the venerable Butler. Oh! departed shades of our ancestors, was Clay and Webster the last of their race? Has patriotism become extinguished? Is there nothing left of \"the age of bronze\"? Will the black chains of tyranny be our portion at last? Oh! no, Say not, the pleasant memories of yourselves forbid it, the hopes of your posterity forbid it, and all the good ones of the earth forbid it, the animated eloquence of Keit forbid it and the still fresh though sad memory of Brooks, forbids it. But hold, my pen is running away with me, I did not intend to become so enthusiastic upon this subject. How did my standing at Jan. please you? Answer in your next if you was pleased with it, I am happy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWhen you write again I wish you would let me know whether I ought to get a furlough suit or not, it will cost in all about $40, if you can spare this much, I will be much pleased, if not I can do very well without it. I shall be so much pleased to visit you that I will care nothing for clothes, the Cadets generally buy one,\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrite soon\u003cbr\u003e\nYour Affectionate Son\u003cbr\u003e\nJas H. Chenoweth\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eV.M. Institute\u003cbr\u003e\nLexington Va Sep 15th 57\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDear Father\u003cbr\u003e\nYou have, I have no doubt, been expecting a letter from me for some time. I put off writing until now -- so that I would be able to inform you how I am doing, or rather how I am getting along with my studies. I am doing well on \"Calculus\" (the highest branch of Math), I made the highest -- \"mark\" in my class on this study the first week (we have only recited a week and two days on Cal). I\nrecited 1 day on Chemistry, I did very well. We have not commenced reciting on Latin yet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eI started from home Wednesday, as you directed me to do, and arrived at the V.M.I. on Friday 11 1/2 P.M. I had quite a pleasant time from Staunton over to Lexington -- I can not say the same for the other portions of the journey -- as it rained on me from Yeagers to Staunton. With regard to that \"Assistant Professorship,\" about which I was speaking to you, I must say that as yet -- I have not heard anything about it, -- I am afraid that the appointment will not be made. I will hope for it however still -- I may be appointed next Jan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eI am well. I heard that you were raising your bridge, I hope all success for you. If the weather in your part of the state be anything like that here, it is certainly favorable to such an undertaking. When you can find time, write to me -- This may not be soon as you are so busy. I am quite busy myself now. I was elected speaker for the 11th Nov next --(the anniversary of the Institute). By the\nway to be elected to this post -- is considered quite an honor here. I will, of course, have my hands full for the next two months. I am afraid that I will not do honor to myself on that occasion -- but I will do my best. Give my love to John, my compliments to all of your hands (or those with whom I am acquainted)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eYour Affectionate Son\u003cbr\u003e\nJ Hart Chenoweth\u003cbr\u003e\nTo\u003cbr\u003e\nL Chenoweth\u003cbr\u003e\nBuckhannon\u003cbr\u003e\nUpshur Ct, VA\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e(P.S) If you have any money on hand to spare, I wish you would send me a little, as I have never had any pocket money. I have one or two little debts to pay. If it is inconvenient you need not do it. J.H.C.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eV.M. Institute\u003cbr\u003e\nLexington Va\u003cbr\u003e\nNov 22nd 1857\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDear Father\u003cbr\u003e\nYou have, I have no doubt, been expecting a letter from me for some time, although if you recollect I wrote last. You requested me to write frequently -- whether I received anything from you or not -- as you would not have the time to spare from your business to write often, or even to answer my few letters. Could I have found time, I would willingly have acted in accordance with your desire,\nbut you will readily excuse me from the most dreaded of punishments, your displeasure, for this seeming negligence when you read, what I am about to write.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMy class has now arrived at the most critical period, in the existence of all V.M.I. \"Second Classes,\" that is, we are about to graduate upon the most important, branch of the course; at \"Jan. Examination\" our standing upon Mathematics is irrevocably fixed, and you can well imagine, as I am \"running\" for first, that the most of my time is dedicated to this and that I have but few\nopportunities [of] writing, even to the dear ones at home. I have still the \"first mark\" upon \"math,\" notwithstanding the many competitors with whom I have to contend for this high position in my class, and it is my opinion at present, that by hard study I will be enabled to keep it until the end of the hotly contested battle. I will stand first upon this branch of the courses, or come home, this is my chief ambition. You will I hope call it a laudable one, and I could not remain here and see my enemies smile at the keen disappointment that would be occasioned by my failing to realize it, neither could I bear the keener taunts of mock sympathy, that would be imposed on me by deceitful nominal friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMy immediate studies, however, are not all that I have to offer as an excuse for not writing to you oftener. Just after I came off furlough I was elected \"debater\" for the 11th Nov, and of course I was compelled to write a \"speech,\" which occupation required a considerable portion of my time -- the dreaded 11th has come and gone, and I will have a little more spare time now than heretofore. I suppose I had better tell you how this my first effort at speechmaking was received. Well I hope you will not call me egotistical, when I inform you that it was highly complimented chiefly by the ladies (of whom there was [missing word] a number present), and sufficiently [applauded by] the male auditors, in fact several [people] said that \"it was the best speech made that evening\" and four were delivered. The well educated community around and in Lexington was well represented, and you can judge how I trembled when I arose for the first time in my life, to declaim an original speech. I stood it better however than I had thought I could. I wrote twelve pages of foolscap and spoke it off without once referring to the manuscript. I spoke about twenty minutes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eI have the second \"mark\" on chemistry, with another man, that is I have the same mark that he has, and our mark is second. I have not been appointed assistant professor yet, I still hope however that I will get this office after Jan. I was appointed \"sergeant\" yesterday (21st Nov) and will not have to stand post any more in the cold -- I will have to wear a sword now, and sit in the \"guardroom\"\ninstead of carrying a musket out in the sometimes chilly atmosphere. We are going to Richmond on 22nd Feb -- we have been ordered there, by government, Crawford's statue of Washington will be inaugurated then and the President will be there, beside many other distinguished personages. I am well at present -- I wish you would send me a few dollars of pocket money -- if you can spare it. I want it to pay one or two little debts, that [I have] contracted from time to time. I [have not] had any pocket money of any consequence. I will if I [live] pay you ten fold for all the mere money that you can send -- but oh! your kindness -- that I can never repay. Write soon -- give my love to (Mother, Mary, Harriet, Chris, Taylor, Ella May, \u0026amp; Blanche) and all my friends. Great God how my heart sickens when I leave John's name out of the above list - - - The stern tyrant -- Death-- has dealt harshly with us -- he has visited our house until now four of your sons, my brothers, sleep in the silent grave, it seems as if the number of your children can never remain long greater than seven. But I must hush these murmurings, against the [decrees?] of God -- Natures God I mean -- I hardly know whether to believe in the God of revelation or not, -- or rather I do not know whether I believe or not. Belief is not a voluntary act, we must understand partially at least everything that we would believe, or we can not reasonably believe. The faith of the great body of Christians is blind and scarcely deserves the name. Ask the most enthusiastic fanatic of our own day to explain an obscure passage of the Bible and two to one he will admit that he does not understand it -- while he holds out to the last, that he believes it. Write soon\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eYour affectionate Son\u003cbr\u003e\nJ. H. Chenoweth\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eV.M.I.\u003cbr\u003e\nDec 30th 1857\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDear Father\u003cbr\u003e\nYour very kind letter is at hand, I would have answered it sooner, but I thought I would wait until I could inform you with tolerable certainty where I will stand in my class (on Mathematics). The contest for the highest \"honor\" that will be awarded to my class at the Jan. Examination, has been quite animated and grows more \u0026amp; more exciting as we approach the end of the race. At present\nthe chances are greatly in my favour. To-morrow is the last day that we will recite on Mathematics and I have the \"first mark\" independently of several \"extras\" that I have \"handed in\" and which have not as yet been examined. All that is now necessary to render my success complete is for me to pass a good examination. This I am preparing to do, and from present appearances, I think that you may rest assured that I will stand at the head of my class (on math).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eI hope that Mother is not dangerously ill, and am pleased to learn that my surviving brothers and sisters are enjoying those blessings, which health always confers upon those who are so fortunate as to escape the \"ills that flesh is heir to.\" I received Mothers letter written just after John's death and answered it. I can not divine how it is that she did not receive my answer to that letter. I also received Mary's letter, (the one in which she speaked of your illness)and as well as I recollect, I am pretty certain that I answered it, and expressed my solicitude for your recovery.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccept my thanks for the $10 note enclosed in your letter. It is a nice Christmas gift and I will not forget your kindness should fortune smile upon me in future. Give my love to Mother, Mary, Harriet, Chris, Taylor, Ella, Blanche, \u0026amp; the baby. Tell Mother to write to me soon. I need not tell you that I was relieved of a great deal of anxiety when I received your letter and learned that you\nhad recovered. I had not received a letter from home for so long, that I really thought that something dreadful had happened. Tell Mary to write soon. I have the manuscript of my speech (11th) and will bring it home with me next July. Our question was, \"Which form of government is best -- adapted to the present state of society -- the Monarchical or Republican?\" I was on the [illegible] is\nthe Republican side, write soon\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eYour Affectionate Son\u003cbr\u003e\nJ.H. Chenoweth\u003cbr\u003e\nV.M.I.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eV.M.I.\u003cbr\u003e\nJan 9th 1858\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDear Father\u003cbr\u003e\nYour letter was received this morning, and as you appear somewhat anxious to learn where I stand in my class on mathematics, I conclude that I can not spend a few leisure moments more profitably than in giving you the desired information. So draw your chair up before your warm\nblazing coal fire and read what I am about to write. I will give you the full and true account of the issue of this, to me, very exciting contest. But know first that I am the successful competitor for the high honor which has called forth so much study and intense application.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAfter my conversation with you while I was on furlough, you will understand the technical terms that I am about to use. At the end of the race when the marks were added up, the maximum was found to be 219. My mark was 249.8; Mr. Clarke (who was the next best on the lists) had 243.7; Mr Lyell (from Richmond County) the third on the lists, had about 223. You will perceive from the above that I had the \"first mark\" by 6.1, (as 249.8 - 243.7 = 6.1). You will notice also that I had 30.9 above the maximum (249.8 -\n219 = 30.8). I will say again that the contest for first was exceedingly animated, every nerve was brought into active (if I am allowed the term nerve when speaking of mental endeavors and intellectual actions) by all the higher members of the class (Mr Clarke especially).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBut I have said nothing of the examination. The maximum, in the Examination Hall, was simply 3. (on math) Mr. Clarke made 2.90, Mr Lyell made 3, and I made 3.15, so, that I am first is shown not only by my recitation marks (249.8) but also by my examination mark (3.15). I made the highest mark that was made in the Examination Hall, as no one else made more than 3. The \"standing\" has not been announced officially, and will not be for two weeks, but I am certain that I am \"first\". I have not been examined in Chemistry or Latin yet. I have the third mark on Chemistry, and a very low mark on Latin, but these are of minor importance, as we do not graduate on them until July. We will now study Natural Philosophy, and will recite to Major Jackson (Miss Arnold's brother) on this branch of the courses.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eI am well and was happy to learn that all are well at home. A little child was burned to death in Lexington to day. Give my love to all at home and my kind uncles and aunts. Remember me to my Grand father and Grandmother \u0026amp;c. We are going to Richmond on the 22nd February.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eYour Affectionate Son\u003cbr\u003e\nJ. H. Chenoweth\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e(P.S.) I would have written more, but I \"must cut my coat according to my cloth,\" I have no more room on this sheet, write soon.\u003cbr\u003e\nJoseph\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eV.M.I.\u003cbr\u003e\nMarch 8th 1858\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDear Father\u003cbr\u003e\nI received your very welcome letter last Friday. It affords me much pleasure to learn that you are all well. I am not as well at present as I would wish to be. I caught cold while I was in Richmond and I have not entirely recovered from it yet. I am not too unwell to attend to my studies, and I hope I will get no worse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eYou ask me to tell you something about my recent visit to Richmond. Well, to begin I will say that \"our corps\" covered itself with as much glory as \"mud\" on this ever-to-be-remembered-occasion, and by the way, if any disinterested looker on had said this in my presence, I would without hesitation have called him a flatterer. In short, the pavement was covered with loose earth mixed with water, shoe-mouth-deep, nearly every day that we paraded, and we had to march through it with a measured step, regardless of its presence, and with our \"eyes to the front.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWe started from the V.M.I, Feb 15th at 7 o.c A.M, walked 8 miles to a point on the North River Canal, where two boats were waiting to receive us. We traveled down this canal until we came to the mouth of North River (it empties into the James), here we struck the great James River and Kanawha Canal, we proceeded via this canal until we arrived at Richmond, its eastern terminus. We were frozen up part of one night in the North River Canal, a Cadet fell over-board and broke through the ice, and was saved without receiving any serious injury -- beyond these little incidents nothing interesting happened to us while on the boats.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWe numbered 138 strong in ranks, and had two \"plebes\" along who could not drill well enough to appear on parade. We were cordially received by the citizens, perhaps more so than any other corps present, of which there was a great many. We were placed at the head of the columns, this was quite a compliment, or at least we considered it as such. It snowed considerably in the morning of the 22nd, notwithstanding this, the procession was perhaps two miles and a half long. On Saturday the 20th we escorted Genl Scott from the Exchange Hotel to the Capitol, where he was appropriately received by the Senate and House of Delegates. On the same day we escorted John B. Floyd, Secretary of War, from the Depot to his lodgings. Genl. Scott said that we Cadets drilled better than the Cadets at West Point. Mr. Conrad said that you saw the Statue when you were in Richmond. I think it magnificent. It is so natural, the Rider is so Washington-like, and the horse is so life-like. Crawford the Artist sleeps the sleep that knows no waking, but his name will live when the bronze which now almost breaths in praise of his Genius, shall have moldered into dust. I wish I could have seen you in Richmond. Did you succeed in accomplishing what you intended by your visit\nto the City? I hope you did.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eI have not been appointed Assistant Teacher yet, no one has. I have my office yet, and I wore my sword when I was in Richmond. Col Smith is not at home, he is in Washington, when he comes home I will make it all right with him about the deposit. We were in Richmond about a week. We arrived at the Institute on our return last Tuesday at 4 P.M. Give my live to all the family. My respects to Andrew Godin.\u003cbr\u003e\nYour Affectionate Son\u003cbr\u003e\nJ.H. Chenoweth\u003cbr\u003e\nV.M.I.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarch 30th 1858\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDear Mother\u003cbr\u003e\nI was prevented from forwarding my letter as soon as I intended, and I thought I would add a little to it before mailing it. One of my classmates, Mr. Hutter of Lynchburg, who has been traveling in the south for his health, has just returned. His lungs were affected. He lost one of them, but is restored to health again I believe.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnother of my classmates, Mr. Cooke of Portsmouth, was taken suddenly ill yesterday. I thought at first that his disease was congestion of the brain -- he raved like a maniac when first taken and we feared he would not live long. The physician was sent for, he was bled copiously -- went to sleep and slept soundly for two or three hours, awoke raving worse than ever, although his head had been covered all this time with ice: at length however, some medicine was [ ed] to him, which [ ]....reminded of the dreadful illness that carried poor lost Bernard from the stage of life.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eI have been elected to the office of orator for the Society of Cadets, and will have to make a speech in there, or rather our Hall next July. I wish some of my friends would come over, that is if I have a good speech, and if I have a poor one, they will do me a kindness by staying away. I am doing well so far as my studies are concerned.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs the basement of our house walled up with brick yet? Is the Academy finished? What kind of furniture is father making for our house? What young gentlemen is peculiarly attentive to Mary -- has she given the mitten to anybody else? You need not be uneasy about me in a moral point -- I am very moral I do not drink a drop of liquor. Glen McLean \u0026amp; Dick Brown were quite\ncomplimentary, so was Jacob Conrad, I hope I deserve the esteem. It is only three months until I can See you all -- write soon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eV.M.I.\u003cbr\u003e\nJune 20th 58\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDear Father\u003cbr\u003e\nI have been appointed \"Private Secretary\" to Col Smith, upon the condition that I remain at the V.M.I. until the first of August, therefore you need not send my furlough money until then. I should say will be appointed, as the appointments are not yet made -- and will not be before the 5th of July -- but this scarcely affects the matter, since the office has been promised me by the proper authority. Of course, whether I accept this office or not, will be entirely owing to what you think about it. The position offered me, is I believe the best one that will be given out -- and it is my hope that you will not object to my accepting -- and complying with the above mentioned condition. I am well. Give my love to all the family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eI have passed my examination on Latin \u0026amp; Philosophy. I am first, beyond a doubt, on Natural Philosophy -- and pretty low down on Latin. I will be examined tomorrow on Chemistry -- I have the first mark on this study with several others -- and will I hope stand abut third on it. I have a great deal of work on my hands just now -- I speak before a crowded house next Friday -- and am busy preparing for that occasion. Hope you are all well -- Tell Mother to write soon. Oh! how I long to see you all.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eYour Affectionate Son\u003cbr\u003e\nJ.H. Chenoweth\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo L Chenoweth\u003cbr\u003e\n(P.S) You may if you have it to spare send me a few dollars. I need it--Joseph\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e(P.S. No 2) My classmate (Mr. Govan) who was very ill when I last wrote is slowly recovering -- he narrowly escaped the grave. His Mother has been with him for some time, and if he gets well, it will be on account of good nursing -- as the physicians concluded at one time that he must die. Mr. Hutter (another class-mate) whose lungs were affected is about well, he is now at the V.M.I. attending to his studies. Mr. Cooke who had the intermittent fever is well. Mr. Govan's disease is brain-fever, \u0026amp; I fear\nnotwithstanding the present favorable symptoms, that he is not safe yet. Chenoweth\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e(P.S No 3) I saw Col Smith about my deposit when he was here -- before he started for Europe. He said that there was no danger of my not being allowed to go on with my studies in consequence of my indebtedness to the Institute, and gave me, for you, the enclosed note. The amount due the Institute, from me, is about $250 or more -- and $50 added to this as a deposit will make three hundred dollars -- This seems at first sight to be a larger sum -- but when we remember that no deposit has been sent for some time, the amount looks reasonable. The Col suggests that you give a negotiable note for $300 -- so that he may use it as money when he settles the affairs of the Institute with the state authorities -- Whether this is the best course to pursue is left wholly with you -- I would say though that if you have the money on hand -- send it -- by all means. I believe now that next year just before I graduate I will make an application for an Assistant Professorship in Mathematics -- in this way I will be enabled to pay the last installments of our debt -- myself -- But I will speak to you on this subject when I come home -- Excuse this long (P.S)\u003cbr\u003e\nJoseph\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eV.M. Institute\u003cbr\u003e\nNov 21st 1858\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDear Father\u003cbr\u003e\nYour long-looked-for letter came to hand yesterday (Saturday). I read it with great pleasure because I learned from it that you are getting along well with your work and that my friends at home are all well. Accept my thanks for the favor which you have conferred upon me, by paying D. Frown the $5, for me.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eYour opinions with reference to the action of the authorities of the Virginia Military Institute, since my matriculation here as a State Cadet, are certainly just. The Board of Visitors have, during the last few years, -- acted -- perhaps unintentionally in direct violation of the sacred obligations of contracts. I can conceive of no circumstances which they could reasonably point us to in justification of their course, when they made State Cadets pay for certain articles which had been guaranteed to these Cadets, by the regulations of the Institute, -- at the time of their appointment. If they tell us that the prices of beef -- butter -- and corn has-have increased since these Cadets entered the Institute -- We ask -- Is that any reason why they should make these Cadets pay for their washing -- their fuel -- their lights? By no means!, All good men will answer. This is no reason. And moreover no sufficient reason can be found for the post facto law -- by which these Cadets are made to pay for these articles, after the Virginia Military Institute had contracted with them -- to furnish them -- these things free of cost. -- It is a melancholy thought that the State of\nVirginia is by the action of her officers, prevented from accomplishing the noble object she had in view from exercising that high kind of charity she contemplated when she established her Military Institute. How much good will accrue to young Virginians who are in moderate circumstances even, from an Institution, in which the State proposes to educate them for a mere trifle while the men charged with the government of this Institution make these Young Men pay almost as much as their education would cost them at other Institutions where they would have to pay for every item in the list of College expenses. These young men, evidently, will not reap half the advantages which the State intended them to have when she built the Institution. When I came here, I expected to find good-men placed by the State, in the highest offices of the Virginia Military Institute. In some respects in some cases, I have not been disappointed. In other cases I have been totally disappointed. For I see presiding over a fountain of learning the waters of which I have been told, were almost as free as the air we breathe, men who like auctioneers cry -- Education!! Education!! Come buy!! Come buy!! The Price is Gold! Gold! Gold! Those who have the most, are most welcome to the soothing waters we sell!!! to the Instruction we impart!!! This is a sad state of things truly -- still, however sad, I feel that I\nshould not complain. For have I not received a blessing, an education which never would have been mine had the State refused to establish the Virginia Military Institute, or in other words, if this Institution did not exist at present. My only complaint, if I have any, is against those who are at the head of the Virginia Military Institute. Not against all of these, but some of them. I have been treated well enough by all of them yet I feel that they have not treated you as you should have been treated, that they have wronged you most seriously. It is with great satisfaction that I inform you that my little speech delivered on the 11th gave general satisfaction. I was highly complimented after I got through. I am progressing firmly in my studies -- and hope to take a pretty high diploma. I do not think -- now -- that I can stand first in my Class -- I am trying very hard though -- for that position. I will not stand below Third, I think, at the lowest. But time will tell. Our Society meets every Saturday night in our Hall (in the North Eastern Corner of Barracks) and I have come to the conclusion to speak at every meeting. We had quite an animated discussion last evening. I find that I improve much by engaging in the debates. The time will soon come when it will be my duty to select a profession or occupation. I wish when you write you would give me some advice on this subject. You know my nature, and can\njudge what would suit me best. Give my love to all the home-folks, and to all my other relatives. And to my other friends-- Remember me to Lilly, Dr Bosworth, Hughes \u0026amp;c. \u0026amp;c. Write soon.\u003cbr\u003e\nYours with great affection\u003cbr\u003e\nJ.H. Chenoweth\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVa Military Institute\u003cbr\u003e\nFeb 7th 59\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDear Mother\u003cbr\u003e\nYour very kind favor is at hand, and I proceed to reply immediately. I thought something more than ordinary was the matter at home. Had it been otherwise I would certainly have heard from you more frequently. I suppose you did not like to let me know that Taylor was so sick, and hence concluded to allow me to remain in blissful ignorance on this subject until you could\ninform me that he was nearly well. I am so glad that he is recovering. So glad that he is well enough to write to me, and that he will soon be well enough to go to school. I am also equally glad to hear that every body else at home is quite well. I received a letter from Mary some time ago. She was well. I can see from her letter that she is much pleased with the idea that she may learn music. It is my belief that she will be an apt scholar, since she has such an ardent desire to learn. I am expecting a letter from her\nnow. I have not heard from Father recently. He will write soon I suppose. I am well, and doing well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eI was elected the other day one of the Speakers for the next Fourth of July. I wish some of my dear home-friends could be here on that day. -- I am very busy just now, but amid all my trials and labors, the thought that in four-and-a-half months I may return home -- never fails to solace me. You say, very truly too, that you have never fully answered my first letter yet, and what pleases me much you add that, in your next you will say something about the matters touched upon in that letter. I hope father is doing well,\nand making money by his contracts at Weston. What a load will be taken off his shoulders and off of my mind too, when I graduate and commence life for myself. I feel that he has already done more for me than I deserve, and am determined to do all I can to repay him (in part, for I despair of repaying him in full) for all that he has, and you for what you have, done for my sake. Col. Smith, who returned from Europe some time ago is now attending to the duties of his office. He lectures every Saturday evening on Europe, and is quite entertaining. By the way, I think I was highly complimented the other day. I will tell you how it came about. If you recollect aright, you are aware that I delivered a speech on the 11th of last November (the Anniversary of the Institute). Well Col. Smith was in Europe at that time and did not hear what I had to say. When he returned he prevailed upon one of my friends to borrow the speech from me for him, and without my knowing it he took it (the speech) down to Richmond last month, and read it before the Board of Visitors, and strange to tell, the Col says that Body were much pleased with it. -- In my dreams -- I had not thought that this little speech would procure for me the admiration of the Board, and in my waking hours I can not persuade myself that I desire this admiration on account of my having made this speech.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrite soon. Give my love to all the children., and to Father when you see him. -- Also -- My love to all my Aunts Cousins Uncles -- Grandmother, and Grandfathers. Have you heard from Aunt Mary H lately? How is she and uncle H getting along in Kansas. On the other side of this leaf you will find a little letter for Taylor, in answer to his, which accompanied yours.--\u003cbr\u003e\nYour Affectionate Son\u003cbr\u003e\nJoseph H. Chenoweth\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVa Military Institute\u003cbr\u003e\nFeb 7th 59\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDear Taylor\u003cbr\u003e\nI was very sorry on account of your being sick when I heard about it. Somebody ought to have informed me that you were unwell before you commenced getting well. You say that you had not been out of doors, for a long time until the day on which you wrote to me, and that you took a good ride that day on Grandfather's old Gray Mare. I suppose this was very beneficial. You should ride out whenever you can get a gentle horse and the weather is fine. It is excellent exercise, this riding on horse-back.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIt pained me much when I heard that Joseph Keesey was so sick, with the Lung Fever. I hope he will get well. Who cut the wood for the girls to cook with -- when you were so sick, and Father was away from home? I suppose Ella \u0026amp; Blanche are much larger now than they were when I was at home last. Can Blanche say \"Big pig, little pig -- root hog or die,\" now. She could not say it when I was at home. I wish I could have been in Beverly when Big Sam Currence made the attempt to squeeze hell out of the people, and danced in church with Morgan Kittle, it must have been rich in the extreme. I am glad to hear that Mart Buckly has confessed his sins, and professed religion. It pleased me to know that Harriet and Criss are going to school, and that you will be well enough to go in a few days. Give my love to Harriet Criss - Ella - Blanche - and the Baby. Has the Baby been named yet? You ought to get Mr. Birkett to back your letters for you. You write very well for one so young but the letter would look better if you would get him to back it. You will soon learn to write well enough yourself. Give my respects to Burns and Emmet and Lee, and Worthington and Caleb and all of your young friends.\u003cbr\u003e\nYour Affectionate Brother\u003cbr\u003e\nJoseph\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVa Mil Institute\u003cbr\u003e\nJune 20th 1859\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDear Father\u003cbr\u003e\nYour letter together with my last circular and Col Smith's receipt for your $100 check, came to hand this morning. There is, as you very justly remark, great discrepancy between the estimated and the real amount expended by me during the last quarter, but you should remember that the estimated amount was only conjectural while the real amount is now accurately known. I have\nexamined my \"book,\" in accordance with your request, and I find that there is but one mistake made in the circular as compared with the \"book.\" Total expenses in the circular, should be (up to April 1st) $551.45c instead of $549.59c as it now stands. I am surprised at the fact that such a gross error was made by the Col when he estimated my expenses for 3 months at $20.41. By a simple arithmetical process he would have found that this estimate was unreasonably small, or he would have been convinced that my expenses up to the beginning of the present quarter were unjustly large. To show you how this is, I will perform the operation. Up to the beginning of the present quarter there were 40 months, which I spent at the V.M.I. In the present quarter there are 3 months. During the 40 months I expended $551.45c. How much would I expend during the present quarter? This question is answered below.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e40.: $551.45 :: 3 : $ x\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrom this proportion, which is nothing more nor less than the expression of a simple example under the \"Single Rule of Three,\" we find x = $41.35 for a probable estimate of what I should expend during 1 quarter. To this sum the Col should have added $10.00, the price of my Diploma, making in all $51.35. This should have been the Col's estimate. But it was a summer estimate\nand of course no provision was made for a pair of Winter Pants which I had made this spring. Adding $7.50 for the Pants and we have $51.35c + $7.50c = $58.85c. To this sum should also be added $9.00 = $67.85c for an estimate founded on positive knowledge and probably conjecture. Now let us see what my expenses really were. the \"book\" shows that I have expended during\nthe last three months $63.78c. Subtracting this from the estimate and we have $67.85c -$63.78c = $4.07c which shows that I have expended $4.07c less than an average for the whole time, during the present quarter. The three extraordinary items, Diploma, W Pants, and Interest, have cause my expenses for these 3 months to exceed the average $22.43c. The Pants, I was compelled to buy as I had none scarcely at the time, I have them yet and they are as good as new. $10.00 is the usual price for a Diploma, And as to the Interest it seems perfectly just that it should be paid. You will readily perceive from this \"mode of reasoning\" that either the charges made against me for the whole time are unjust, or those made against me for the present quarter are just. You have tacitly acknowledged the justice of the charges up to the beginning of the present quarter, by paying money on an estimate made in connection with these charges, so that, it seems we have to admit now the justice of the charges for the present quarter. My own opinion is, that you are very unjustly compelled to pay for some things which you did not agree to purchase when you sent me to the V.M.I., but which nevertheless have been furnished me. I allude to \"washing\" \"fuel\" \u0026amp; c. But while I believe this I do not hesitate to make known to you my firm conviction that you had better pay the whole debt. If you do not pay it you will be sued. This would be annoying to you, besides, you will have to maintain a suit against a wealthy \u0026amp; powerful corporation which would not be satisfied if the case should be decided against it -- in the lower courts but would carry it to the\nhighest tribunals in the Land, rather than have a precedent established which would cause the Institute to lose largely. You now have my conclusion and my opinions on the subject. Of course, however, you will act as you choose. One thing I would request of you -- viz -- not to do anything before the Fourth of July that might prejudice the Faculty and Board against me. Since you ask it I will not bind myself to pay the balance due the Institute, and I think I have a good reason for not doing this should they ask me to do it for I consider myself already bound to pay you what you have advanced on my behalf and it is not right that I should be bound to pay two parties for the same article. You are expected, I suppose, to answer Col Smith's \"horse-leech\" cry for more - more either in the affirmative or negative. On this point I will merely remark that you had better inform him in a very polite note that your resources are not infinite and that therefore you can not pay him just now. In other words, inform him that the means with which to liquidate the debt due the Institute are not in your possession. Then, when the blood ceases to flow, the \"Horse-Leech\"\nwill cease to annoy you. You can readily perceive the delicacy of my position.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCol Smith has, without my asking it, placed me under obligations to him by recommending me to the authorities of a College in Florida, as a suitable person for a situation there. Yet I feel that, this should not make me mum concerning his grasping propensities or at any rate those of the parties of whom he is but the agent. The State, God bless the old commonwealth, intended that the Institute should be a blessing to the poor, but the authorities of the Institute, God have mercy on their souls, have converted it into a Financial Inquisition and Col Smith is their \"Instrument of Torture\" with which they wring from honest poor men -- the money that they have earned as Jehovah directed, by the \"sweat of their brows.\" Let not then, Father, your maledictions be poured upon the passive \"Instrument\" but upon those who use it. Think not harshly of Col Smith but direct your anathemas against the Board of Visitors, or at least those of them who have been the cause of the present State of things, and who have done so much to \"violate the obligation of contracts.\" I would not be ungrateful -- and since Col Smith has granted you considerable indulgence I would advise you or rather I would request you not be hasty in forming your opinion of him. I may do him injustice in what I have said of him in these pages. I would speak my sentiments thus freely to no one but you and then only because I know that what I write now will be a \"sealed book\" after you have read it. I have not time now to send you a copy of my accounts, but what is better I send you my \"book.\" Some of the items you will not understand. I will explain them when I come home. Until then let the matter stand where it is, except in so far as simply informing Col Smith that you have not money with\nwhich to pay him now. When I shall have talked the matter over with you you can determine on your course of action. There is one mistake in Col Smiths letter The balance should be $121.35c instead of $123.00 as given by him. Say nothing in your letter to him that will injure me. The appointment at the Florida College has not been made yet. I will know when I come home what my fate will be. I will not be able to deliver my oration as I have something the matter with my throat not serious though only enough to prevent me from speaking. My love to the family.\u003cbr\u003e\nYour affectionate Son\u003cbr\u003e\nJ. H. Chenoweth\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVa Mil Institute\u003cbr\u003e\nOct 30th 1859\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDear Father\u003cbr\u003e\nYour letter is at hand. It is now Sunday, and I may as well appropriate the few leisure moments at my disposal to the pleasant duty of writing to you. I am sorry that I was such a goose as to forget -- or misunderstand -- (for I had not the letter before me when I wrote) -- the contents of the letter to which my last was an answer. I will now, I hope, satisfy you on the point which, it seems, most interests you. I shall not alter the number of my diploma -- nor shall I allow it to be altered, since it is your desire that the number shall remain as it is. I will here remark, however, that I care not a straw for the number of the diploma. This is the most insignificant part of the whole affair. The right to have the number \"one\" on the diploma is what alone deserves our attention. This right, as you know, has been transferred from me to another and I can not easily be convinced that it is entirely proper for me to retain that to which I have no right. In my own opinion, and in the eyes of some of my friends I may be entitled to the \"first honor\" in my class. This is not doubted. But it should be remembered that neither I nor my friends are authorized to judge, and that the Faculty of the Institute have the power to do what they have done, be it just or unjust. Nor should it be forgotten that the opinion of the Faculty as published in the Register will have more weight with the world than anything that could be said in my behalf by any other party. I will here drop a subject upon which too much has already been said with a repetition of my determination to allow the No \"1\" to remain on my diploma.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eI am glad to hear that you are progressing so finely with your work, and hope that you may soon bring it to a successful completion. I see that you have been studying the Geology that I left with you. I agree with you in the opinion you express -- with reference to the plan of the work. It was not, however, designed for those who study without a teacher or previous preparation, but for those who have passed over a certain part of the regular Scientific course. I am very fond of theories -- still -- I would always have them nailed together and supported by a few facts well established and well explained. Are you not mistaken in regard to the\ndrift agency? There is no cause, within my knowledge, now operating of sufficient power to transfer large boulders from one side of a mountain to the other. There are, doubtless, causes now acting but of a different nature from that which was the great agent during the \"drift period.\" I think you would progress more rapidly now with your geological studies if you had studied Chemistry first. Both are very interesting. Have you read the Intellectual Philosophy which I left with you. You would find it extremely\ninteresting, I have no doubt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eYou wish to know how I am getting along in my capacity as Professor. In answer to this query, I will say charmingly. I am much pleased with the occupation and, without egotism I say it, I regard myself competent to perform all the duties appropriate to the office. I study a good deal, too much indeed to allow of my doing much at anything else, and therefore I have not yet visited the Society Hall. I am not willing to speak on any subject, now, without thorough preparation of my speech. The consequence of this\nis that since I have not time to prepare, I do not speak at all. I think you will agree with me that it is best not to attempt anything when we doubt that we will do it well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eI can not say that I am entirely well. My throat bothers me some yet. I have to talk a great deal in the \"section room\" during recitations, and I find that it irritates my vocal organs to such an extent that I am sometimes forced to stop and rest awhile. Only for short periods however. Five or ten minutes. I explain everything that is difficult. In other respects I am entirely well. Write soon. My respects to Uncle Eli -- Harrison Kelly and Andrew Godden\u003cbr\u003e\nYour Affectionate\u003cbr\u003e\nSon Jas H. Chenoweth\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVa Mil Institute\u003cbr\u003e\nNov 19th 1859\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDear Mother\u003cbr\u003e\nYour very welcome letter reached me this evening. I would have replied by your other letter sooner if I had not started on a visit to New York about the time I received it. Of course you can, under the circumstances, pardon me for my remissness. Especially when I tell you that I will endeavor to do better in the future.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeveral companies of soldiers have been ordered to be present at Brown's execution. The Cadets have been ordered to hold themselves in readiness to be called on at any moment, and I believe that we will set out next Tuesday, at least we are expecting hourly an order from the governor, to that effect. For a short account of my visit to New York, I refer you to a letter which I wrote a few days ago to Taylor. I can not begin to tell half I saw, until I see you.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eI hear that Mary has two beaux, Elam Bosworth and Dr. Carson. I have learned too, that a third individual, Judson Suiter Esq. would be very attentive to her if she would allow it. She is very fortunate in having the two former gentlemen as suitors for her hand, but God grant, I say, that she may never give her hand or her heart to the latter individual. There was a time when I would have unwillingly owned him as my brother-in-law. That time has passed, however, and I can now say with real sincerity that I would rather see Mary in her grave, than in the family of a man who can so far forget himself as to tell a lady to \"go to Hell.\" What caused the coolness between Mary Catherine \u0026amp; Andrew Smiley? I thought that they were firm friends. I hope John Bosworth will do well in Beverly. He has always been my friend.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElla May writes very well for a girl of her age. She is certainly a good girl and must study well or she could not learn so fast. It will not be long until she will be able to write me a letter. That would be so nice! But, by the way, I can't see why those who can write do not let me hear from them. I am much pleased to know that Father has finished the Bridge, and that he will soon be with you all again to stay. I am well. Write soon. Give my love to Harriet, Chris, Taylor, Mary -- Ella May, Blanche and Charley -- the\nmischievous little dog. Kiss the little imp for me. Good night.\u003cbr\u003e\nYour Affectionate Son\u003cbr\u003e\nJ Hart Chenoweth\u003c/p\u003e"],"collection":{"numFound":1,"start":0,"numFoundExact":true,"docs":[{"id":"vilxv_repositories_3_resources_188","ead_ssi":"vilxv_repositories_3_resources_188","_root_":"vilxv_repositories_3_resources_188","_nest_parent_":"vilxv_repositories_3_resources_188","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/VMI/repositories_3_resources_188.xml","title_ssm":["Joseph H. Chenoweth papers"],"title_tesim":["Joseph H. Chenoweth papers"],"unitdate_ssm":["1851-1861"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1851-1861"],"normalized_date_ssm":["1851/1861"],"normalized_title_ssm":["Joseph H. Chenoweth papers, 1851/1861"],"text":["Joseph H. Chenoweth papers, 1851/1861","MS.0107","/repositories/3/resources/188","Virginia Military Institute—Cadet life—1850-1859","Virginia Military Institute—Class of 1859","Virginia Military Institute—Cadet debating societies","Virginia Military Institute—Curricula","Maryland Agricultural College","Lexington (Va.)—History","Virginia Military Institute—History—19th century","Correspondence","Academic records","There are no restrictions.","Joseph Hart Chenoweth was born in 1837 in Randolph County, [West] Virginia. He graduated VMI in 1859. He was an Assistant Professor at VMI and a Professor of Math at Maryland Agricultural College. Chenoweth served as a Confederate Major in the 31st Virginia Infantry Regiment. He was killed in battle on June 9, 1862, near Shields, Virginia.","Virginia Military Institute\nSep 28th. 55. (1855)","Dear Father:\nI received your letter of the 11th and was extremely glad to hear that you were all well. I am getting along first rate with my studies. The 4th class study algebra, Geography and English; we will not commence studying French until January. We recite Algebra at 8 o clock in the morning, Geography at 11, and English at 3, and we have Battalion Drill at 5 o clock in the evening.","I stand guard about once a week. I have been Drilled so much that I have become to be a tolerable good soldier. As to the letter which James Campbell has in his possession, I do not know whether it is genuine or not I did write a letter to him but I certainly did not say any thing about being tied and ducked. I was dragged a short distance one night, but it did not hurt me any. The cadets attempted to duck me and another new Cadet, but I jumped from under the water and did not get but very little on me. They also tied the Military cravat on me. They did this by tying my cravat in about a dozen knots, this was all done while we [were] in camp. Since we came in barracks they do not molest us New Cadets. And in fact they all treat me very well. It is perfectly impossible for a man to come here without having to undergo some bad treatment, at first. You can rest assured that I am well pleased with the place. They beat the drum so near my room that it always wakes me up. Except that the first morning we came in\nbarracks, I did not hear the drum beat, but they did not miss me.","Tell Mother that she need not be uneasy about my sleeping too late. I always am among the first ones up. I wish you would send me a copy of the Dispatch occasionally if it is not too much trouble. Give my love to all the family.","Yours Affectionately\nJ. H. Chenoweth, V.M.I.","To L. Chenoweth\nBeverly, Va.","P. S. I was very much surprised to hear of the marriage of Mary E. Chenoweth with E. Rowan.\nJ.H.C.","Lexington Feb. 18th. 1856","Dear Father\nI received yours of the 10th and enclosed I found Col Smith's letter. I was in hopes that you would not hear of my having played cards, but since you have heard it I will give you all the particulars. You can thus judge for yourself, the extent of my \"crime\" On the evening of the 25th of Jan. two of my room mates, a cadet by the name of Lewis¹ from Mason County and myself -- were sitting in my room, playing a social game at cards. A professor came to the door, knocked and came in. We concealed our cards,\nas quick as possible but not soon enough to escape the eye of the Prof. He reported us for playing cards but he could not swear that we were playing at cards. From the tenor of Col Smith's letter, you must certainly think that I am a desperate character of late. But dear Father believe me on my honor when I say that, Playing cards has been my greatest offence, I did wrong, I must acknowledge, I should not have allowed myself to play at all. I hope that you will forgive my first offence, I will promise you that I will not again while at the institute, be guilty of the same offence! Col Smith seems to think that playing cards is a habit, which I indulge in frequently, but father, he is mistaken, I do not make a practice of playing at cards. I have conducted myself, I think, with the utmost propriety (with the exception of this one offence) since my arrival at this place. The number of my demerit \"is rather my misfortune than my fault.\" I feel it my duty as your son to follow your directions, I thank you for the kind advice, which you have given me from time to time. I will take pleasure in observing your directions, and I hope that the next circular will surprise you equally as much as the other, but in another manner. I am fully aware of the importance of my maintaining my situation here as a\ncadet. I will never be able to repay you for your kindness, in allowing me to take advantage of this opportunity of obtaining a good education. I think that if I get along as well hereafter as I have since Jan, I will stand better on Mathematics than I did last Jan. I will be through Davies Geometry in a few weeks. I am reading French, at present. As to your fears about my \"keeping bad\ncompany,\" I will have to say that I do not, keep bad company. If you would call those persons bad company, who had played an occasional game at cards, I will say that each of my roommates may be called bad company, but they have all stopped off short, since we came so near being dismissed for that grievous offence. That having been our greatest crime, we are now strictly moral. To calm your fears on all heads, I will say that I pledged my honor the first day that I entered the institute not to drink while at the institute, and as I value my honor I have kept it. This was unnecessary, because I never did drink. Yet I did it because it was customary. From this day henceforward I will see how few demerits I can get, I must acknowledge that I have been somewhat careless sometimes in regard to my demerits. But hereafter I will cultivate that virtue called \"punctuality\" which of all others I think it is among the best especially for a person who expects to stay at the institute","Many thanks to you for your kind promise, I will try to make myself worthy of it, To be comprehensive in reply to your questions about the Institute, I will answer. The institute is an excellent school, I can obtain as good a mathematical education here as at any place in the United States, a good French Latin \u0026 English education, Chemistry Mechanics Natural Philosophy Rhetoric Moral Philosophy, \u0026 c, also a splendid Military Education. Write soon I am, in good health, I am determined that the next letter that you receive in relation to my conduct shall please you, better than the last, I am glad to hear that you have got a contract to build the bridge across Buchannon. From your affectionate but unfortunate son\nJ.H. Chenoweth","To L. Chenoweth","P.S. Cadet Lewis broke his arrest and was dismissed I have taken the liberty of retaining Col Smith's letter which I suppose is immaterial to you. J.H.C.","V.M. Institute, April 15th 56","Dear Father,\nI have at present a few leisure moments which I will employ in writing to you. I am enjoying good health at present, and in fact I have had excellent health ever since I arrived here. I am progressing in my studies admirably, I get along a great deal better than I\nat first thought I would. If I meet with no misfortune hereafter, I flatter myself that I will have a better standing at July, than I had last Jan. I do not at present get near as many demerits per month as I have heretofore.","There was a very sad accident happened in the vicinity of the Institute a few weeks since. Two students of Washington College started upon a hunting expedition, they had not gone very far when they stopped, one of them was loading his pistol when it accidentally discharged itself, the contents lodging in the breast of a Mr. Booker. He was carried to the Hospital of the Institute and died in a few days, he was a citizen of Richmond.","There has been a new method of drill introduced at the Institute. It consists of a double quick step, it makes me sweat every evening. I have increased considerably in weight since I became a Cadet, I weigh at present 155 lbs., I am now studying \"Analytical Plane Trigonometry,\" French and English. I have at present I think nothing to fear. My total number of demerit is about 130, this is the last quarter of the present year and I have 70 demerit to go upon, I think I am perfectly safe. I wish you would send some postage stamps when you answer this letter, if you should ever have an opportunity I wish you would send that book which I received from New York, entitled \"New elements of Geometry\" by Seba Smith, I think it will be of some benefit to me. You have a book which would be of infinite benefit to me when I become a third classman, I think it is called \"Minifies Mechanical Drawing Book,\" but perhaps you cannot spare it. If you cannot you need not send it, I can get along without it. Give my love to all the family, and write soon. I heard that you were going to build two Academies in Beverly. I hope you may succeed, in the enterprise,\nFrom Your Affectionate son\nJ H Chenoweth","Virginia Military Institute\nFeb 21st 1857","Dear Father\nIt is needless for me to say that I have not received anything from you in the [illegible] of a letter during the extraordinary period (three month nearly) which has intervened since you wrote last. You have -- I have no doubt -- good reasons for this failure upon your part to write, I take it for granted at least -- and will not enquire into their nature. But really, I do not see why you can not appropriate a few moments, occasionally, to letter-writing. To me at least, it is by no means a disagreeable occupation, especially when I have no bad news to communicate.","\"I am well, and am getting along very well with my studies.\" You will perhaps be puzzled to find out why I enclosed the above sentence with quotation marks. You need not be, if you examine the letters which you have received from me, from time to time, you will find that this same sentence occurs in nearly all, besides -- it is perhaps the best line, with respect to its \"subject matter\" that will be contained by this letter. Therefore, I distinguish it from the commonplace remarks by which it is surrounded. Since I entered, a student, at this Institution, I have been doubly blessed, I have enjoyed excellent health, and my laudable ambition has been gratified in some manner. Yes it is a laudable ambition, that ambition which makes me yearn to excel here in intellectual improvement, in all that makes man, -- a man in the highest, truest, noblest, sense of the term! Ambition, of a different kind is a\ndangerous thing; that ambition which rears [illegible] of despotism upon the ruins of Liberty, Justice and the rights of man; or climbs to the highest pinnacle of Fame, over the bones of murdered millions; that species of ambition, the gratification of which, \"damned Napoleon Bonaparte into everlasting fame\" is hellborn, and its tendency is and ever has been hellwards! On the other hand that ambition which when gratified, made a Washington, a Webster and a Clay, established and supported Liberty, upon the broadest foundations, and terrified all Tyrants, is heavenborn, its possessors stand unique and alone, the only mortals truly great, overleap Fame's polluted mount, and soar in the pure ether beyond, ever pointing heavenwards. These are but few names purely immortal, which will be remembered with [illegible] feelings of reverence and love by the truly good until the latest generations. Alas, there are too many merely notorious names, names which will be remembered only to curse until the last trump shall awaken the dead [ ]!!. With Cicero I am led to exclaim \"Oh times, oh customs!\"; the very Senate chamber, in which, the immortal Clay was wont to move the multitude to tears, or animate the thousands with his own passion, is now polluted by the whispers of corruption or bribery. Sumner stands upon the same floor upon which he stood, and contaminates the atmosphere with his huge\nlibels upon the venerable Butler. Oh! departed shades of our ancestors, was Clay and Webster the last of their race? Has patriotism become extinguished? Is there nothing left of \"the age of bronze\"? Will the black chains of tyranny be our portion at last? Oh! no, Say not, the pleasant memories of yourselves forbid it, the hopes of your posterity forbid it, and all the good ones of the earth forbid it, the animated eloquence of Keit forbid it and the still fresh though sad memory of Brooks, forbids it. But hold, my pen is running away with me, I did not intend to become so enthusiastic upon this subject. How did my standing at Jan. please you? Answer in your next if you was pleased with it, I am happy.","When you write again I wish you would let me know whether I ought to get a furlough suit or not, it will cost in all about $40, if you can spare this much, I will be much pleased, if not I can do very well without it. I shall be so much pleased to visit you that I will care nothing for clothes, the Cadets generally buy one,","Write soon\nYour Affectionate Son\nJas H. Chenoweth","V.M. Institute\nLexington Va Sep 15th 57","Dear Father\nYou have, I have no doubt, been expecting a letter from me for some time. I put off writing until now -- so that I would be able to inform you how I am doing, or rather how I am getting along with my studies. I am doing well on \"Calculus\" (the highest branch of Math), I made the highest -- \"mark\" in my class on this study the first week (we have only recited a week and two days on Cal). I\nrecited 1 day on Chemistry, I did very well. We have not commenced reciting on Latin yet.","I started from home Wednesday, as you directed me to do, and arrived at the V.M.I. on Friday 11 1/2 P.M. I had quite a pleasant time from Staunton over to Lexington -- I can not say the same for the other portions of the journey -- as it rained on me from Yeagers to Staunton. With regard to that \"Assistant Professorship,\" about which I was speaking to you, I must say that as yet -- I have not heard anything about it, -- I am afraid that the appointment will not be made. I will hope for it however still -- I may be appointed next Jan.","I am well. I heard that you were raising your bridge, I hope all success for you. If the weather in your part of the state be anything like that here, it is certainly favorable to such an undertaking. When you can find time, write to me -- This may not be soon as you are so busy. I am quite busy myself now. I was elected speaker for the 11th Nov next --(the anniversary of the Institute). By the\nway to be elected to this post -- is considered quite an honor here. I will, of course, have my hands full for the next two months. I am afraid that I will not do honor to myself on that occasion -- but I will do my best. Give my love to John, my compliments to all of your hands (or those with whom I am acquainted)","Your Affectionate Son\nJ Hart Chenoweth\nTo\nL Chenoweth\nBuckhannon\nUpshur Ct, VA","(P.S) If you have any money on hand to spare, I wish you would send me a little, as I have never had any pocket money. I have one or two little debts to pay. If it is inconvenient you need not do it. J.H.C.","V.M. Institute\nLexington Va\nNov 22nd 1857","Dear Father\nYou have, I have no doubt, been expecting a letter from me for some time, although if you recollect I wrote last. You requested me to write frequently -- whether I received anything from you or not -- as you would not have the time to spare from your business to write often, or even to answer my few letters. Could I have found time, I would willingly have acted in accordance with your desire,\nbut you will readily excuse me from the most dreaded of punishments, your displeasure, for this seeming negligence when you read, what I am about to write.","My class has now arrived at the most critical period, in the existence of all V.M.I. \"Second Classes,\" that is, we are about to graduate upon the most important, branch of the course; at \"Jan. Examination\" our standing upon Mathematics is irrevocably fixed, and you can well imagine, as I am \"running\" for first, that the most of my time is dedicated to this and that I have but few\nopportunities [of] writing, even to the dear ones at home. I have still the \"first mark\" upon \"math,\" notwithstanding the many competitors with whom I have to contend for this high position in my class, and it is my opinion at present, that by hard study I will be enabled to keep it until the end of the hotly contested battle. I will stand first upon this branch of the courses, or come home, this is my chief ambition. You will I hope call it a laudable one, and I could not remain here and see my enemies smile at the keen disappointment that would be occasioned by my failing to realize it, neither could I bear the keener taunts of mock sympathy, that would be imposed on me by deceitful nominal friends.","My immediate studies, however, are not all that I have to offer as an excuse for not writing to you oftener. Just after I came off furlough I was elected \"debater\" for the 11th Nov, and of course I was compelled to write a \"speech,\" which occupation required a considerable portion of my time -- the dreaded 11th has come and gone, and I will have a little more spare time now than heretofore. I suppose I had better tell you how this my first effort at speechmaking was received. Well I hope you will not call me egotistical, when I inform you that it was highly complimented chiefly by the ladies (of whom there was [missing word] a number present), and sufficiently [applauded by] the male auditors, in fact several [people] said that \"it was the best speech made that evening\" and four were delivered. The well educated community around and in Lexington was well represented, and you can judge how I trembled when I arose for the first time in my life, to declaim an original speech. I stood it better however than I had thought I could. I wrote twelve pages of foolscap and spoke it off without once referring to the manuscript. I spoke about twenty minutes.","I have the second \"mark\" on chemistry, with another man, that is I have the same mark that he has, and our mark is second. I have not been appointed assistant professor yet, I still hope however that I will get this office after Jan. I was appointed \"sergeant\" yesterday (21st Nov) and will not have to stand post any more in the cold -- I will have to wear a sword now, and sit in the \"guardroom\"\ninstead of carrying a musket out in the sometimes chilly atmosphere. We are going to Richmond on 22nd Feb -- we have been ordered there, by government, Crawford's statue of Washington will be inaugurated then and the President will be there, beside many other distinguished personages. I am well at present -- I wish you would send me a few dollars of pocket money -- if you can spare it. I want it to pay one or two little debts, that [I have] contracted from time to time. I [have not] had any pocket money of any consequence. I will if I [live] pay you ten fold for all the mere money that you can send -- but oh! your kindness -- that I can never repay. Write soon -- give my love to (Mother, Mary, Harriet, Chris, Taylor, Ella May, \u0026 Blanche) and all my friends. Great God how my heart sickens when I leave John's name out of the above list - - - The stern tyrant -- Death-- has dealt harshly with us -- he has visited our house until now four of your sons, my brothers, sleep in the silent grave, it seems as if the number of your children can never remain long greater than seven. But I must hush these murmurings, against the [decrees?] of God -- Natures God I mean -- I hardly know whether to believe in the God of revelation or not, -- or rather I do not know whether I believe or not. Belief is not a voluntary act, we must understand partially at least everything that we would believe, or we can not reasonably believe. The faith of the great body of Christians is blind and scarcely deserves the name. Ask the most enthusiastic fanatic of our own day to explain an obscure passage of the Bible and two to one he will admit that he does not understand it -- while he holds out to the last, that he believes it. Write soon","Your affectionate Son\nJ. H. Chenoweth","V.M.I.\nDec 30th 1857","Dear Father\nYour very kind letter is at hand, I would have answered it sooner, but I thought I would wait until I could inform you with tolerable certainty where I will stand in my class (on Mathematics). The contest for the highest \"honor\" that will be awarded to my class at the Jan. Examination, has been quite animated and grows more \u0026 more exciting as we approach the end of the race. At present\nthe chances are greatly in my favour. To-morrow is the last day that we will recite on Mathematics and I have the \"first mark\" independently of several \"extras\" that I have \"handed in\" and which have not as yet been examined. All that is now necessary to render my success complete is for me to pass a good examination. This I am preparing to do, and from present appearances, I think that you may rest assured that I will stand at the head of my class (on math).","I hope that Mother is not dangerously ill, and am pleased to learn that my surviving brothers and sisters are enjoying those blessings, which health always confers upon those who are so fortunate as to escape the \"ills that flesh is heir to.\" I received Mothers letter written just after John's death and answered it. I can not divine how it is that she did not receive my answer to that letter. I also received Mary's letter, (the one in which she speaked of your illness)and as well as I recollect, I am pretty certain that I answered it, and expressed my solicitude for your recovery.","Accept my thanks for the $10 note enclosed in your letter. It is a nice Christmas gift and I will not forget your kindness should fortune smile upon me in future. Give my love to Mother, Mary, Harriet, Chris, Taylor, Ella, Blanche, \u0026 the baby. Tell Mother to write to me soon. I need not tell you that I was relieved of a great deal of anxiety when I received your letter and learned that you\nhad recovered. I had not received a letter from home for so long, that I really thought that something dreadful had happened. Tell Mary to write soon. I have the manuscript of my speech (11th) and will bring it home with me next July. Our question was, \"Which form of government is best -- adapted to the present state of society -- the Monarchical or Republican?\" I was on the [illegible] is\nthe Republican side, write soon","Your Affectionate Son\nJ.H. Chenoweth\nV.M.I.","V.M.I.\nJan 9th 1858","Dear Father\nYour letter was received this morning, and as you appear somewhat anxious to learn where I stand in my class on mathematics, I conclude that I can not spend a few leisure moments more profitably than in giving you the desired information. So draw your chair up before your warm\nblazing coal fire and read what I am about to write. I will give you the full and true account of the issue of this, to me, very exciting contest. But know first that I am the successful competitor for the high honor which has called forth so much study and intense application.","After my conversation with you while I was on furlough, you will understand the technical terms that I am about to use. At the end of the race when the marks were added up, the maximum was found to be 219. My mark was 249.8; Mr. Clarke (who was the next best on the lists) had 243.7; Mr Lyell (from Richmond County) the third on the lists, had about 223. You will perceive from the above that I had the \"first mark\" by 6.1, (as 249.8 - 243.7 = 6.1). You will notice also that I had 30.9 above the maximum (249.8 -\n219 = 30.8). I will say again that the contest for first was exceedingly animated, every nerve was brought into active (if I am allowed the term nerve when speaking of mental endeavors and intellectual actions) by all the higher members of the class (Mr Clarke especially).","But I have said nothing of the examination. The maximum, in the Examination Hall, was simply 3. (on math) Mr. Clarke made 2.90, Mr Lyell made 3, and I made 3.15, so, that I am first is shown not only by my recitation marks (249.8) but also by my examination mark (3.15). I made the highest mark that was made in the Examination Hall, as no one else made more than 3. The \"standing\" has not been announced officially, and will not be for two weeks, but I am certain that I am \"first\". I have not been examined in Chemistry or Latin yet. I have the third mark on Chemistry, and a very low mark on Latin, but these are of minor importance, as we do not graduate on them until July. We will now study Natural Philosophy, and will recite to Major Jackson (Miss Arnold's brother) on this branch of the courses.","I am well and was happy to learn that all are well at home. A little child was burned to death in Lexington to day. Give my love to all at home and my kind uncles and aunts. Remember me to my Grand father and Grandmother \u0026c. We are going to Richmond on the 22nd February.","Your Affectionate Son\nJ. H. Chenoweth","(P.S.) I would have written more, but I \"must cut my coat according to my cloth,\" I have no more room on this sheet, write soon.\nJoseph","V.M.I.\nMarch 8th 1858","Dear Father\nI received your very welcome letter last Friday. It affords me much pleasure to learn that you are all well. I am not as well at present as I would wish to be. I caught cold while I was in Richmond and I have not entirely recovered from it yet. I am not too unwell to attend to my studies, and I hope I will get no worse.","You ask me to tell you something about my recent visit to Richmond. Well, to begin I will say that \"our corps\" covered itself with as much glory as \"mud\" on this ever-to-be-remembered-occasion, and by the way, if any disinterested looker on had said this in my presence, I would without hesitation have called him a flatterer. In short, the pavement was covered with loose earth mixed with water, shoe-mouth-deep, nearly every day that we paraded, and we had to march through it with a measured step, regardless of its presence, and with our \"eyes to the front.\"","We started from the V.M.I, Feb 15th at 7 o.c A.M, walked 8 miles to a point on the North River Canal, where two boats were waiting to receive us. We traveled down this canal until we came to the mouth of North River (it empties into the James), here we struck the great James River and Kanawha Canal, we proceeded via this canal until we arrived at Richmond, its eastern terminus. We were frozen up part of one night in the North River Canal, a Cadet fell over-board and broke through the ice, and was saved without receiving any serious injury -- beyond these little incidents nothing interesting happened to us while on the boats.","We numbered 138 strong in ranks, and had two \"plebes\" along who could not drill well enough to appear on parade. We were cordially received by the citizens, perhaps more so than any other corps present, of which there was a great many. We were placed at the head of the columns, this was quite a compliment, or at least we considered it as such. It snowed considerably in the morning of the 22nd, notwithstanding this, the procession was perhaps two miles and a half long. On Saturday the 20th we escorted Genl Scott from the Exchange Hotel to the Capitol, where he was appropriately received by the Senate and House of Delegates. On the same day we escorted John B. Floyd, Secretary of War, from the Depot to his lodgings. Genl. Scott said that we Cadets drilled better than the Cadets at West Point. Mr. Conrad said that you saw the Statue when you were in Richmond. I think it magnificent. It is so natural, the Rider is so Washington-like, and the horse is so life-like. Crawford the Artist sleeps the sleep that knows no waking, but his name will live when the bronze which now almost breaths in praise of his Genius, shall have moldered into dust. I wish I could have seen you in Richmond. Did you succeed in accomplishing what you intended by your visit\nto the City? I hope you did.","I have not been appointed Assistant Teacher yet, no one has. I have my office yet, and I wore my sword when I was in Richmond. Col Smith is not at home, he is in Washington, when he comes home I will make it all right with him about the deposit. We were in Richmond about a week. We arrived at the Institute on our return last Tuesday at 4 P.M. Give my live to all the family. My respects to Andrew Godin.\nYour Affectionate Son\nJ.H. Chenoweth\nV.M.I.","March 30th 1858","Dear Mother\nI was prevented from forwarding my letter as soon as I intended, and I thought I would add a little to it before mailing it. One of my classmates, Mr. Hutter of Lynchburg, who has been traveling in the south for his health, has just returned. His lungs were affected. He lost one of them, but is restored to health again I believe.","Another of my classmates, Mr. Cooke of Portsmouth, was taken suddenly ill yesterday. I thought at first that his disease was congestion of the brain -- he raved like a maniac when first taken and we feared he would not live long. The physician was sent for, he was bled copiously -- went to sleep and slept soundly for two or three hours, awoke raving worse than ever, although his head had been covered all this time with ice: at length however, some medicine was [ ed] to him, which [ ]....reminded of the dreadful illness that carried poor lost Bernard from the stage of life.","I have been elected to the office of orator for the Society of Cadets, and will have to make a speech in there, or rather our Hall next July. I wish some of my friends would come over, that is if I have a good speech, and if I have a poor one, they will do me a kindness by staying away. I am doing well so far as my studies are concerned.","Is the basement of our house walled up with brick yet? Is the Academy finished? What kind of furniture is father making for our house? What young gentlemen is peculiarly attentive to Mary -- has she given the mitten to anybody else? You need not be uneasy about me in a moral point -- I am very moral I do not drink a drop of liquor. Glen McLean \u0026 Dick Brown were quite\ncomplimentary, so was Jacob Conrad, I hope I deserve the esteem. It is only three months until I can See you all -- write soon.","V.M.I.\nJune 20th 58","Dear Father\nI have been appointed \"Private Secretary\" to Col Smith, upon the condition that I remain at the V.M.I. until the first of August, therefore you need not send my furlough money until then. I should say will be appointed, as the appointments are not yet made -- and will not be before the 5th of July -- but this scarcely affects the matter, since the office has been promised me by the proper authority. Of course, whether I accept this office or not, will be entirely owing to what you think about it. The position offered me, is I believe the best one that will be given out -- and it is my hope that you will not object to my accepting -- and complying with the above mentioned condition. I am well. Give my love to all the family.","I have passed my examination on Latin \u0026 Philosophy. I am first, beyond a doubt, on Natural Philosophy -- and pretty low down on Latin. I will be examined tomorrow on Chemistry -- I have the first mark on this study with several others -- and will I hope stand abut third on it. I have a great deal of work on my hands just now -- I speak before a crowded house next Friday -- and am busy preparing for that occasion. Hope you are all well -- Tell Mother to write soon. Oh! how I long to see you all.","Your Affectionate Son\nJ.H. Chenoweth","To L Chenoweth\n(P.S) You may if you have it to spare send me a few dollars. I need it--Joseph","(P.S. No 2) My classmate (Mr. Govan) who was very ill when I last wrote is slowly recovering -- he narrowly escaped the grave. His Mother has been with him for some time, and if he gets well, it will be on account of good nursing -- as the physicians concluded at one time that he must die. Mr. Hutter (another class-mate) whose lungs were affected is about well, he is now at the V.M.I. attending to his studies. Mr. Cooke who had the intermittent fever is well. Mr. Govan's disease is brain-fever, \u0026 I fear\nnotwithstanding the present favorable symptoms, that he is not safe yet. Chenoweth","(P.S No 3) I saw Col Smith about my deposit when he was here -- before he started for Europe. He said that there was no danger of my not being allowed to go on with my studies in consequence of my indebtedness to the Institute, and gave me, for you, the enclosed note. The amount due the Institute, from me, is about $250 or more -- and $50 added to this as a deposit will make three hundred dollars -- This seems at first sight to be a larger sum -- but when we remember that no deposit has been sent for some time, the amount looks reasonable. The Col suggests that you give a negotiable note for $300 -- so that he may use it as money when he settles the affairs of the Institute with the state authorities -- Whether this is the best course to pursue is left wholly with you -- I would say though that if you have the money on hand -- send it -- by all means. I believe now that next year just before I graduate I will make an application for an Assistant Professorship in Mathematics -- in this way I will be enabled to pay the last installments of our debt -- myself -- But I will speak to you on this subject when I come home -- Excuse this long (P.S)\nJoseph","V.M. Institute\nNov 21st 1858","Dear Father\nYour long-looked-for letter came to hand yesterday (Saturday). I read it with great pleasure because I learned from it that you are getting along well with your work and that my friends at home are all well. Accept my thanks for the favor which you have conferred upon me, by paying D. Frown the $5, for me.","Your opinions with reference to the action of the authorities of the Virginia Military Institute, since my matriculation here as a State Cadet, are certainly just. The Board of Visitors have, during the last few years, -- acted -- perhaps unintentionally in direct violation of the sacred obligations of contracts. I can conceive of no circumstances which they could reasonably point us to in justification of their course, when they made State Cadets pay for certain articles which had been guaranteed to these Cadets, by the regulations of the Institute, -- at the time of their appointment. If they tell us that the prices of beef -- butter -- and corn has-have increased since these Cadets entered the Institute -- We ask -- Is that any reason why they should make these Cadets pay for their washing -- their fuel -- their lights? By no means!, All good men will answer. This is no reason. And moreover no sufficient reason can be found for the post facto law -- by which these Cadets are made to pay for these articles, after the Virginia Military Institute had contracted with them -- to furnish them -- these things free of cost. -- It is a melancholy thought that the State of\nVirginia is by the action of her officers, prevented from accomplishing the noble object she had in view from exercising that high kind of charity she contemplated when she established her Military Institute. How much good will accrue to young Virginians who are in moderate circumstances even, from an Institution, in which the State proposes to educate them for a mere trifle while the men charged with the government of this Institution make these Young Men pay almost as much as their education would cost them at other Institutions where they would have to pay for every item in the list of College expenses. These young men, evidently, will not reap half the advantages which the State intended them to have when she built the Institution. When I came here, I expected to find good-men placed by the State, in the highest offices of the Virginia Military Institute. In some respects in some cases, I have not been disappointed. In other cases I have been totally disappointed. For I see presiding over a fountain of learning the waters of which I have been told, were almost as free as the air we breathe, men who like auctioneers cry -- Education!! Education!! Come buy!! Come buy!! The Price is Gold! Gold! Gold! Those who have the most, are most welcome to the soothing waters we sell!!! to the Instruction we impart!!! This is a sad state of things truly -- still, however sad, I feel that I\nshould not complain. For have I not received a blessing, an education which never would have been mine had the State refused to establish the Virginia Military Institute, or in other words, if this Institution did not exist at present. My only complaint, if I have any, is against those who are at the head of the Virginia Military Institute. Not against all of these, but some of them. I have been treated well enough by all of them yet I feel that they have not treated you as you should have been treated, that they have wronged you most seriously. It is with great satisfaction that I inform you that my little speech delivered on the 11th gave general satisfaction. I was highly complimented after I got through. I am progressing firmly in my studies -- and hope to take a pretty high diploma. I do not think -- now -- that I can stand first in my Class -- I am trying very hard though -- for that position. I will not stand below Third, I think, at the lowest. But time will tell. Our Society meets every Saturday night in our Hall (in the North Eastern Corner of Barracks) and I have come to the conclusion to speak at every meeting. We had quite an animated discussion last evening. I find that I improve much by engaging in the debates. The time will soon come when it will be my duty to select a profession or occupation. I wish when you write you would give me some advice on this subject. You know my nature, and can\njudge what would suit me best. Give my love to all the home-folks, and to all my other relatives. And to my other friends-- Remember me to Lilly, Dr Bosworth, Hughes \u0026c. \u0026c. Write soon.\nYours with great affection\nJ.H. Chenoweth","Va Military Institute\nFeb 7th 59","Dear Mother\nYour very kind favor is at hand, and I proceed to reply immediately. I thought something more than ordinary was the matter at home. Had it been otherwise I would certainly have heard from you more frequently. I suppose you did not like to let me know that Taylor was so sick, and hence concluded to allow me to remain in blissful ignorance on this subject until you could\ninform me that he was nearly well. I am so glad that he is recovering. So glad that he is well enough to write to me, and that he will soon be well enough to go to school. I am also equally glad to hear that every body else at home is quite well. I received a letter from Mary some time ago. She was well. I can see from her letter that she is much pleased with the idea that she may learn music. It is my belief that she will be an apt scholar, since she has such an ardent desire to learn. I am expecting a letter from her\nnow. I have not heard from Father recently. He will write soon I suppose. I am well, and doing well.","I was elected the other day one of the Speakers for the next Fourth of July. I wish some of my dear home-friends could be here on that day. -- I am very busy just now, but amid all my trials and labors, the thought that in four-and-a-half months I may return home -- never fails to solace me. You say, very truly too, that you have never fully answered my first letter yet, and what pleases me much you add that, in your next you will say something about the matters touched upon in that letter. I hope father is doing well,\nand making money by his contracts at Weston. What a load will be taken off his shoulders and off of my mind too, when I graduate and commence life for myself. I feel that he has already done more for me than I deserve, and am determined to do all I can to repay him (in part, for I despair of repaying him in full) for all that he has, and you for what you have, done for my sake. Col. Smith, who returned from Europe some time ago is now attending to the duties of his office. He lectures every Saturday evening on Europe, and is quite entertaining. By the way, I think I was highly complimented the other day. I will tell you how it came about. If you recollect aright, you are aware that I delivered a speech on the 11th of last November (the Anniversary of the Institute). Well Col. Smith was in Europe at that time and did not hear what I had to say. When he returned he prevailed upon one of my friends to borrow the speech from me for him, and without my knowing it he took it (the speech) down to Richmond last month, and read it before the Board of Visitors, and strange to tell, the Col says that Body were much pleased with it. -- In my dreams -- I had not thought that this little speech would procure for me the admiration of the Board, and in my waking hours I can not persuade myself that I desire this admiration on account of my having made this speech.","Write soon. Give my love to all the children., and to Father when you see him. -- Also -- My love to all my Aunts Cousins Uncles -- Grandmother, and Grandfathers. Have you heard from Aunt Mary H lately? How is she and uncle H getting along in Kansas. On the other side of this leaf you will find a little letter for Taylor, in answer to his, which accompanied yours.--\nYour Affectionate Son\nJoseph H. Chenoweth","Va Military Institute\nFeb 7th 59","Dear Taylor\nI was very sorry on account of your being sick when I heard about it. Somebody ought to have informed me that you were unwell before you commenced getting well. You say that you had not been out of doors, for a long time until the day on which you wrote to me, and that you took a good ride that day on Grandfather's old Gray Mare. I suppose this was very beneficial. You should ride out whenever you can get a gentle horse and the weather is fine. It is excellent exercise, this riding on horse-back.","It pained me much when I heard that Joseph Keesey was so sick, with the Lung Fever. I hope he will get well. Who cut the wood for the girls to cook with -- when you were so sick, and Father was away from home? I suppose Ella \u0026 Blanche are much larger now than they were when I was at home last. Can Blanche say \"Big pig, little pig -- root hog or die,\" now. She could not say it when I was at home. I wish I could have been in Beverly when Big Sam Currence made the attempt to squeeze hell out of the people, and danced in church with Morgan Kittle, it must have been rich in the extreme. I am glad to hear that Mart Buckly has confessed his sins, and professed religion. It pleased me to know that Harriet and Criss are going to school, and that you will be well enough to go in a few days. Give my love to Harriet Criss - Ella - Blanche - and the Baby. Has the Baby been named yet? You ought to get Mr. Birkett to back your letters for you. You write very well for one so young but the letter would look better if you would get him to back it. You will soon learn to write well enough yourself. Give my respects to Burns and Emmet and Lee, and Worthington and Caleb and all of your young friends.\nYour Affectionate Brother\nJoseph","Va Mil Institute\nJune 20th 1859","Dear Father\nYour letter together with my last circular and Col Smith's receipt for your $100 check, came to hand this morning. There is, as you very justly remark, great discrepancy between the estimated and the real amount expended by me during the last quarter, but you should remember that the estimated amount was only conjectural while the real amount is now accurately known. I have\nexamined my \"book,\" in accordance with your request, and I find that there is but one mistake made in the circular as compared with the \"book.\" Total expenses in the circular, should be (up to April 1st) $551.45c instead of $549.59c as it now stands. I am surprised at the fact that such a gross error was made by the Col when he estimated my expenses for 3 months at $20.41. By a simple arithmetical process he would have found that this estimate was unreasonably small, or he would have been convinced that my expenses up to the beginning of the present quarter were unjustly large. To show you how this is, I will perform the operation. Up to the beginning of the present quarter there were 40 months, which I spent at the V.M.I. In the present quarter there are 3 months. During the 40 months I expended $551.45c. How much would I expend during the present quarter? This question is answered below.","40.: $551.45 :: 3 : $ x","From this proportion, which is nothing more nor less than the expression of a simple example under the \"Single Rule of Three,\" we find x = $41.35 for a probable estimate of what I should expend during 1 quarter. To this sum the Col should have added $10.00, the price of my Diploma, making in all $51.35. This should have been the Col's estimate. But it was a summer estimate\nand of course no provision was made for a pair of Winter Pants which I had made this spring. Adding $7.50 for the Pants and we have $51.35c + $7.50c = $58.85c. To this sum should also be added $9.00 = $67.85c for an estimate founded on positive knowledge and probably conjecture. Now let us see what my expenses really were. the \"book\" shows that I have expended during\nthe last three months $63.78c. Subtracting this from the estimate and we have $67.85c -$63.78c = $4.07c which shows that I have expended $4.07c less than an average for the whole time, during the present quarter. The three extraordinary items, Diploma, W Pants, and Interest, have cause my expenses for these 3 months to exceed the average $22.43c. The Pants, I was compelled to buy as I had none scarcely at the time, I have them yet and they are as good as new. $10.00 is the usual price for a Diploma, And as to the Interest it seems perfectly just that it should be paid. You will readily perceive from this \"mode of reasoning\" that either the charges made against me for the whole time are unjust, or those made against me for the present quarter are just. You have tacitly acknowledged the justice of the charges up to the beginning of the present quarter, by paying money on an estimate made in connection with these charges, so that, it seems we have to admit now the justice of the charges for the present quarter. My own opinion is, that you are very unjustly compelled to pay for some things which you did not agree to purchase when you sent me to the V.M.I., but which nevertheless have been furnished me. I allude to \"washing\" \"fuel\" \u0026 c. But while I believe this I do not hesitate to make known to you my firm conviction that you had better pay the whole debt. If you do not pay it you will be sued. This would be annoying to you, besides, you will have to maintain a suit against a wealthy \u0026 powerful corporation which would not be satisfied if the case should be decided against it -- in the lower courts but would carry it to the\nhighest tribunals in the Land, rather than have a precedent established which would cause the Institute to lose largely. You now have my conclusion and my opinions on the subject. Of course, however, you will act as you choose. One thing I would request of you -- viz -- not to do anything before the Fourth of July that might prejudice the Faculty and Board against me. Since you ask it I will not bind myself to pay the balance due the Institute, and I think I have a good reason for not doing this should they ask me to do it for I consider myself already bound to pay you what you have advanced on my behalf and it is not right that I should be bound to pay two parties for the same article. You are expected, I suppose, to answer Col Smith's \"horse-leech\" cry for more - more either in the affirmative or negative. On this point I will merely remark that you had better inform him in a very polite note that your resources are not infinite and that therefore you can not pay him just now. In other words, inform him that the means with which to liquidate the debt due the Institute are not in your possession. Then, when the blood ceases to flow, the \"Horse-Leech\"\nwill cease to annoy you. You can readily perceive the delicacy of my position.","Col Smith has, without my asking it, placed me under obligations to him by recommending me to the authorities of a College in Florida, as a suitable person for a situation there. Yet I feel that, this should not make me mum concerning his grasping propensities or at any rate those of the parties of whom he is but the agent. The State, God bless the old commonwealth, intended that the Institute should be a blessing to the poor, but the authorities of the Institute, God have mercy on their souls, have converted it into a Financial Inquisition and Col Smith is their \"Instrument of Torture\" with which they wring from honest poor men -- the money that they have earned as Jehovah directed, by the \"sweat of their brows.\" Let not then, Father, your maledictions be poured upon the passive \"Instrument\" but upon those who use it. Think not harshly of Col Smith but direct your anathemas against the Board of Visitors, or at least those of them who have been the cause of the present State of things, and who have done so much to \"violate the obligation of contracts.\" I would not be ungrateful -- and since Col Smith has granted you considerable indulgence I would advise you or rather I would request you not be hasty in forming your opinion of him. I may do him injustice in what I have said of him in these pages. I would speak my sentiments thus freely to no one but you and then only because I know that what I write now will be a \"sealed book\" after you have read it. I have not time now to send you a copy of my accounts, but what is better I send you my \"book.\" Some of the items you will not understand. I will explain them when I come home. Until then let the matter stand where it is, except in so far as simply informing Col Smith that you have not money with\nwhich to pay him now. When I shall have talked the matter over with you you can determine on your course of action. There is one mistake in Col Smiths letter The balance should be $121.35c instead of $123.00 as given by him. Say nothing in your letter to him that will injure me. The appointment at the Florida College has not been made yet. I will know when I come home what my fate will be. I will not be able to deliver my oration as I have something the matter with my throat not serious though only enough to prevent me from speaking. My love to the family.\nYour affectionate Son\nJ. H. Chenoweth","Va Mil Institute\nOct 30th 1859","Dear Father\nYour letter is at hand. It is now Sunday, and I may as well appropriate the few leisure moments at my disposal to the pleasant duty of writing to you. I am sorry that I was such a goose as to forget -- or misunderstand -- (for I had not the letter before me when I wrote) -- the contents of the letter to which my last was an answer. I will now, I hope, satisfy you on the point which, it seems, most interests you. I shall not alter the number of my diploma -- nor shall I allow it to be altered, since it is your desire that the number shall remain as it is. I will here remark, however, that I care not a straw for the number of the diploma. This is the most insignificant part of the whole affair. The right to have the number \"one\" on the diploma is what alone deserves our attention. This right, as you know, has been transferred from me to another and I can not easily be convinced that it is entirely proper for me to retain that to which I have no right. In my own opinion, and in the eyes of some of my friends I may be entitled to the \"first honor\" in my class. This is not doubted. But it should be remembered that neither I nor my friends are authorized to judge, and that the Faculty of the Institute have the power to do what they have done, be it just or unjust. Nor should it be forgotten that the opinion of the Faculty as published in the Register will have more weight with the world than anything that could be said in my behalf by any other party. I will here drop a subject upon which too much has already been said with a repetition of my determination to allow the No \"1\" to remain on my diploma.","I am glad to hear that you are progressing so finely with your work, and hope that you may soon bring it to a successful completion. I see that you have been studying the Geology that I left with you. I agree with you in the opinion you express -- with reference to the plan of the work. It was not, however, designed for those who study without a teacher or previous preparation, but for those who have passed over a certain part of the regular Scientific course. I am very fond of theories -- still -- I would always have them nailed together and supported by a few facts well established and well explained. Are you not mistaken in regard to the\ndrift agency? There is no cause, within my knowledge, now operating of sufficient power to transfer large boulders from one side of a mountain to the other. There are, doubtless, causes now acting but of a different nature from that which was the great agent during the \"drift period.\" I think you would progress more rapidly now with your geological studies if you had studied Chemistry first. Both are very interesting. Have you read the Intellectual Philosophy which I left with you. You would find it extremely\ninteresting, I have no doubt.","You wish to know how I am getting along in my capacity as Professor. In answer to this query, I will say charmingly. I am much pleased with the occupation and, without egotism I say it, I regard myself competent to perform all the duties appropriate to the office. I study a good deal, too much indeed to allow of my doing much at anything else, and therefore I have not yet visited the Society Hall. I am not willing to speak on any subject, now, without thorough preparation of my speech. The consequence of this\nis that since I have not time to prepare, I do not speak at all. I think you will agree with me that it is best not to attempt anything when we doubt that we will do it well.","I can not say that I am entirely well. My throat bothers me some yet. I have to talk a great deal in the \"section room\" during recitations, and I find that it irritates my vocal organs to such an extent that I am sometimes forced to stop and rest awhile. Only for short periods however. Five or ten minutes. I explain everything that is difficult. In other respects I am entirely well. Write soon. My respects to Uncle Eli -- Harrison Kelly and Andrew Godden\nYour Affectionate\nSon Jas H. Chenoweth","Va Mil Institute\nNov 19th 1859","Dear Mother\nYour very welcome letter reached me this evening. I would have replied by your other letter sooner if I had not started on a visit to New York about the time I received it. Of course you can, under the circumstances, pardon me for my remissness. Especially when I tell you that I will endeavor to do better in the future.","Several companies of soldiers have been ordered to be present at Brown's execution. The Cadets have been ordered to hold themselves in readiness to be called on at any moment, and I believe that we will set out next Tuesday, at least we are expecting hourly an order from the governor, to that effect. For a short account of my visit to New York, I refer you to a letter which I wrote a few days ago to Taylor. I can not begin to tell half I saw, until I see you.","I hear that Mary has two beaux, Elam Bosworth and Dr. Carson. I have learned too, that a third individual, Judson Suiter Esq. would be very attentive to her if she would allow it. She is very fortunate in having the two former gentlemen as suitors for her hand, but God grant, I say, that she may never give her hand or her heart to the latter individual. There was a time when I would have unwillingly owned him as my brother-in-law. That time has passed, however, and I can now say with real sincerity that I would rather see Mary in her grave, than in the family of a man who can so far forget himself as to tell a lady to \"go to Hell.\" What caused the coolness between Mary Catherine \u0026 Andrew Smiley? I thought that they were firm friends. I hope John Bosworth will do well in Beverly. He has always been my friend.","Ella May writes very well for a girl of her age. She is certainly a good girl and must study well or she could not learn so fast. It will not be long until she will be able to write me a letter. That would be so nice! But, by the way, I can't see why those who can write do not let me hear from them. I am much pleased to know that Father has finished the Bridge, and that he will soon be with you all again to stay. I am well. Write soon. Give my love to Harriet, Chris, Taylor, Mary -- Ella May, Blanche and Charley -- the\nmischievous little dog. Kiss the little imp for me. Good night.\nYour Affectionate Son\nJ Hart Chenoweth","The Joseph H. Chenoweth papers consist of letters (dated 1855 to 1861) written by Chenoweth to his parents Lemuel Chenoweth and Nancy A. Hart. Letters dating from his cadetship cover topics such as exams, trips, and demerits, and provide a good portrait of pre-Civil War cadet life.","Letters dated from 1860 to 1861 were written while Chenoweth was a Professor at the Maryland Agricultural College and at VMI. Topics include the election of 1860, John T. L. Preston, and religion.","This collection also contains two VMI grade reports for 1856.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards cadet life.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards cadet life and punishment for playing cards.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards cadet life.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards cadet life.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards cadet life.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards cadet life.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards cadet life and family news.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards cadet life.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards cadet life and a trip to Richmond, Virginia.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards cadet life.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards cadet life and Joseph H. Chenoweth being elected as \"Private Secretary\" to Francis H. Smith.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards cadet life.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards family news and cadet life.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards family health news.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards cadet life, finances, and a potential position at a college in Florida.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards cadet life.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards family news and mentions the execution of John Brown.","Manuscript collections in the VMI Archives are made available for educational and research use. The VMI Archives should be cited as the source. The user assumes all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any copyright holders. Materials from our collections may not be redistributed, published or reproduced without permission from the VMI Archives. Contact the VMI Archives for additional information.","Manuscripts stacks","Virginia Military Institute Archives","Chenoweth, Joseph H. (Joseph Hart), 1837-1862","Preston, John T. L. (John Thomas Lewis), 1811-1890","Smith, Francis H. 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As to the letter which James Campbell has in his possession, I do not know whether it is genuine or not I did write a letter to him but I certainly did not say any thing about being tied and ducked. I was dragged a short distance one night, but it did not hurt me any. The cadets attempted to duck me and another new Cadet, but I jumped from under the water and did not get but very little on me. They also tied the Military cravat on me. They did this by tying my cravat in about a dozen knots, this was all done while we [were] in camp. Since we came in barracks they do not molest us New Cadets. And in fact they all treat me very well. It is perfectly impossible for a man to come here without having to undergo some bad treatment, at first. You can rest assured that I am well pleased with the place. They beat the drum so near my room that it always wakes me up. Except that the first morning we came in\nbarracks, I did not hear the drum beat, but they did not miss me.","Tell Mother that she need not be uneasy about my sleeping too late. I always am among the first ones up. I wish you would send me a copy of the Dispatch occasionally if it is not too much trouble. Give my love to all the family.","Yours Affectionately\nJ. H. Chenoweth, V.M.I.","To L. Chenoweth\nBeverly, Va.","P. S. I was very much surprised to hear of the marriage of Mary E. Chenoweth with E. Rowan.\nJ.H.C.","Lexington Feb. 18th. 1856","Dear Father\nI received yours of the 10th and enclosed I found Col Smith's letter. I was in hopes that you would not hear of my having played cards, but since you have heard it I will give you all the particulars. You can thus judge for yourself, the extent of my \"crime\" On the evening of the 25th of Jan. two of my room mates, a cadet by the name of Lewis¹ from Mason County and myself -- were sitting in my room, playing a social game at cards. A professor came to the door, knocked and came in. We concealed our cards,\nas quick as possible but not soon enough to escape the eye of the Prof. He reported us for playing cards but he could not swear that we were playing at cards. From the tenor of Col Smith's letter, you must certainly think that I am a desperate character of late. But dear Father believe me on my honor when I say that, Playing cards has been my greatest offence, I did wrong, I must acknowledge, I should not have allowed myself to play at all. I hope that you will forgive my first offence, I will promise you that I will not again while at the institute, be guilty of the same offence! Col Smith seems to think that playing cards is a habit, which I indulge in frequently, but father, he is mistaken, I do not make a practice of playing at cards. I have conducted myself, I think, with the utmost propriety (with the exception of this one offence) since my arrival at this place. The number of my demerit \"is rather my misfortune than my fault.\" I feel it my duty as your son to follow your directions, I thank you for the kind advice, which you have given me from time to time. I will take pleasure in observing your directions, and I hope that the next circular will surprise you equally as much as the other, but in another manner. I am fully aware of the importance of my maintaining my situation here as a\ncadet. I will never be able to repay you for your kindness, in allowing me to take advantage of this opportunity of obtaining a good education. I think that if I get along as well hereafter as I have since Jan, I will stand better on Mathematics than I did last Jan. I will be through Davies Geometry in a few weeks. I am reading French, at present. As to your fears about my \"keeping bad\ncompany,\" I will have to say that I do not, keep bad company. If you would call those persons bad company, who had played an occasional game at cards, I will say that each of my roommates may be called bad company, but they have all stopped off short, since we came so near being dismissed for that grievous offence. That having been our greatest crime, we are now strictly moral. To calm your fears on all heads, I will say that I pledged my honor the first day that I entered the institute not to drink while at the institute, and as I value my honor I have kept it. This was unnecessary, because I never did drink. Yet I did it because it was customary. From this day henceforward I will see how few demerits I can get, I must acknowledge that I have been somewhat careless sometimes in regard to my demerits. But hereafter I will cultivate that virtue called \"punctuality\" which of all others I think it is among the best especially for a person who expects to stay at the institute","Many thanks to you for your kind promise, I will try to make myself worthy of it, To be comprehensive in reply to your questions about the Institute, I will answer. The institute is an excellent school, I can obtain as good a mathematical education here as at any place in the United States, a good French Latin \u0026 English education, Chemistry Mechanics Natural Philosophy Rhetoric Moral Philosophy, \u0026 c, also a splendid Military Education. Write soon I am, in good health, I am determined that the next letter that you receive in relation to my conduct shall please you, better than the last, I am glad to hear that you have got a contract to build the bridge across Buchannon. From your affectionate but unfortunate son\nJ.H. Chenoweth","To L. Chenoweth","P.S. Cadet Lewis broke his arrest and was dismissed I have taken the liberty of retaining Col Smith's letter which I suppose is immaterial to you. J.H.C.","V.M. Institute, April 15th 56","Dear Father,\nI have at present a few leisure moments which I will employ in writing to you. I am enjoying good health at present, and in fact I have had excellent health ever since I arrived here. I am progressing in my studies admirably, I get along a great deal better than I\nat first thought I would. If I meet with no misfortune hereafter, I flatter myself that I will have a better standing at July, than I had last Jan. I do not at present get near as many demerits per month as I have heretofore.","There was a very sad accident happened in the vicinity of the Institute a few weeks since. Two students of Washington College started upon a hunting expedition, they had not gone very far when they stopped, one of them was loading his pistol when it accidentally discharged itself, the contents lodging in the breast of a Mr. Booker. He was carried to the Hospital of the Institute and died in a few days, he was a citizen of Richmond.","There has been a new method of drill introduced at the Institute. It consists of a double quick step, it makes me sweat every evening. I have increased considerably in weight since I became a Cadet, I weigh at present 155 lbs., I am now studying \"Analytical Plane Trigonometry,\" French and English. I have at present I think nothing to fear. My total number of demerit is about 130, this is the last quarter of the present year and I have 70 demerit to go upon, I think I am perfectly safe. I wish you would send some postage stamps when you answer this letter, if you should ever have an opportunity I wish you would send that book which I received from New York, entitled \"New elements of Geometry\" by Seba Smith, I think it will be of some benefit to me. You have a book which would be of infinite benefit to me when I become a third classman, I think it is called \"Minifies Mechanical Drawing Book,\" but perhaps you cannot spare it. If you cannot you need not send it, I can get along without it. Give my love to all the family, and write soon. I heard that you were going to build two Academies in Beverly. I hope you may succeed, in the enterprise,\nFrom Your Affectionate son\nJ H Chenoweth","Virginia Military Institute\nFeb 21st 1857","Dear Father\nIt is needless for me to say that I have not received anything from you in the [illegible] of a letter during the extraordinary period (three month nearly) which has intervened since you wrote last. You have -- I have no doubt -- good reasons for this failure upon your part to write, I take it for granted at least -- and will not enquire into their nature. But really, I do not see why you can not appropriate a few moments, occasionally, to letter-writing. To me at least, it is by no means a disagreeable occupation, especially when I have no bad news to communicate.","\"I am well, and am getting along very well with my studies.\" You will perhaps be puzzled to find out why I enclosed the above sentence with quotation marks. You need not be, if you examine the letters which you have received from me, from time to time, you will find that this same sentence occurs in nearly all, besides -- it is perhaps the best line, with respect to its \"subject matter\" that will be contained by this letter. Therefore, I distinguish it from the commonplace remarks by which it is surrounded. Since I entered, a student, at this Institution, I have been doubly blessed, I have enjoyed excellent health, and my laudable ambition has been gratified in some manner. Yes it is a laudable ambition, that ambition which makes me yearn to excel here in intellectual improvement, in all that makes man, -- a man in the highest, truest, noblest, sense of the term! Ambition, of a different kind is a\ndangerous thing; that ambition which rears [illegible] of despotism upon the ruins of Liberty, Justice and the rights of man; or climbs to the highest pinnacle of Fame, over the bones of murdered millions; that species of ambition, the gratification of which, \"damned Napoleon Bonaparte into everlasting fame\" is hellborn, and its tendency is and ever has been hellwards! On the other hand that ambition which when gratified, made a Washington, a Webster and a Clay, established and supported Liberty, upon the broadest foundations, and terrified all Tyrants, is heavenborn, its possessors stand unique and alone, the only mortals truly great, overleap Fame's polluted mount, and soar in the pure ether beyond, ever pointing heavenwards. These are but few names purely immortal, which will be remembered with [illegible] feelings of reverence and love by the truly good until the latest generations. Alas, there are too many merely notorious names, names which will be remembered only to curse until the last trump shall awaken the dead [ ]!!. With Cicero I am led to exclaim \"Oh times, oh customs!\"; the very Senate chamber, in which, the immortal Clay was wont to move the multitude to tears, or animate the thousands with his own passion, is now polluted by the whispers of corruption or bribery. Sumner stands upon the same floor upon which he stood, and contaminates the atmosphere with his huge\nlibels upon the venerable Butler. Oh! departed shades of our ancestors, was Clay and Webster the last of their race? Has patriotism become extinguished? Is there nothing left of \"the age of bronze\"? Will the black chains of tyranny be our portion at last? Oh! no, Say not, the pleasant memories of yourselves forbid it, the hopes of your posterity forbid it, and all the good ones of the earth forbid it, the animated eloquence of Keit forbid it and the still fresh though sad memory of Brooks, forbids it. But hold, my pen is running away with me, I did not intend to become so enthusiastic upon this subject. How did my standing at Jan. please you? Answer in your next if you was pleased with it, I am happy.","When you write again I wish you would let me know whether I ought to get a furlough suit or not, it will cost in all about $40, if you can spare this much, I will be much pleased, if not I can do very well without it. I shall be so much pleased to visit you that I will care nothing for clothes, the Cadets generally buy one,","Write soon\nYour Affectionate Son\nJas H. Chenoweth","V.M. Institute\nLexington Va Sep 15th 57","Dear Father\nYou have, I have no doubt, been expecting a letter from me for some time. I put off writing until now -- so that I would be able to inform you how I am doing, or rather how I am getting along with my studies. I am doing well on \"Calculus\" (the highest branch of Math), I made the highest -- \"mark\" in my class on this study the first week (we have only recited a week and two days on Cal). I\nrecited 1 day on Chemistry, I did very well. We have not commenced reciting on Latin yet.","I started from home Wednesday, as you directed me to do, and arrived at the V.M.I. on Friday 11 1/2 P.M. I had quite a pleasant time from Staunton over to Lexington -- I can not say the same for the other portions of the journey -- as it rained on me from Yeagers to Staunton. With regard to that \"Assistant Professorship,\" about which I was speaking to you, I must say that as yet -- I have not heard anything about it, -- I am afraid that the appointment will not be made. I will hope for it however still -- I may be appointed next Jan.","I am well. I heard that you were raising your bridge, I hope all success for you. If the weather in your part of the state be anything like that here, it is certainly favorable to such an undertaking. When you can find time, write to me -- This may not be soon as you are so busy. I am quite busy myself now. I was elected speaker for the 11th Nov next --(the anniversary of the Institute). By the\nway to be elected to this post -- is considered quite an honor here. I will, of course, have my hands full for the next two months. I am afraid that I will not do honor to myself on that occasion -- but I will do my best. Give my love to John, my compliments to all of your hands (or those with whom I am acquainted)","Your Affectionate Son\nJ Hart Chenoweth\nTo\nL Chenoweth\nBuckhannon\nUpshur Ct, VA","(P.S) If you have any money on hand to spare, I wish you would send me a little, as I have never had any pocket money. I have one or two little debts to pay. If it is inconvenient you need not do it. J.H.C.","V.M. Institute\nLexington Va\nNov 22nd 1857","Dear Father\nYou have, I have no doubt, been expecting a letter from me for some time, although if you recollect I wrote last. You requested me to write frequently -- whether I received anything from you or not -- as you would not have the time to spare from your business to write often, or even to answer my few letters. Could I have found time, I would willingly have acted in accordance with your desire,\nbut you will readily excuse me from the most dreaded of punishments, your displeasure, for this seeming negligence when you read, what I am about to write.","My class has now arrived at the most critical period, in the existence of all V.M.I. \"Second Classes,\" that is, we are about to graduate upon the most important, branch of the course; at \"Jan. Examination\" our standing upon Mathematics is irrevocably fixed, and you can well imagine, as I am \"running\" for first, that the most of my time is dedicated to this and that I have but few\nopportunities [of] writing, even to the dear ones at home. I have still the \"first mark\" upon \"math,\" notwithstanding the many competitors with whom I have to contend for this high position in my class, and it is my opinion at present, that by hard study I will be enabled to keep it until the end of the hotly contested battle. I will stand first upon this branch of the courses, or come home, this is my chief ambition. You will I hope call it a laudable one, and I could not remain here and see my enemies smile at the keen disappointment that would be occasioned by my failing to realize it, neither could I bear the keener taunts of mock sympathy, that would be imposed on me by deceitful nominal friends.","My immediate studies, however, are not all that I have to offer as an excuse for not writing to you oftener. Just after I came off furlough I was elected \"debater\" for the 11th Nov, and of course I was compelled to write a \"speech,\" which occupation required a considerable portion of my time -- the dreaded 11th has come and gone, and I will have a little more spare time now than heretofore. I suppose I had better tell you how this my first effort at speechmaking was received. Well I hope you will not call me egotistical, when I inform you that it was highly complimented chiefly by the ladies (of whom there was [missing word] a number present), and sufficiently [applauded by] the male auditors, in fact several [people] said that \"it was the best speech made that evening\" and four were delivered. The well educated community around and in Lexington was well represented, and you can judge how I trembled when I arose for the first time in my life, to declaim an original speech. I stood it better however than I had thought I could. I wrote twelve pages of foolscap and spoke it off without once referring to the manuscript. I spoke about twenty minutes.","I have the second \"mark\" on chemistry, with another man, that is I have the same mark that he has, and our mark is second. I have not been appointed assistant professor yet, I still hope however that I will get this office after Jan. I was appointed \"sergeant\" yesterday (21st Nov) and will not have to stand post any more in the cold -- I will have to wear a sword now, and sit in the \"guardroom\"\ninstead of carrying a musket out in the sometimes chilly atmosphere. We are going to Richmond on 22nd Feb -- we have been ordered there, by government, Crawford's statue of Washington will be inaugurated then and the President will be there, beside many other distinguished personages. I am well at present -- I wish you would send me a few dollars of pocket money -- if you can spare it. I want it to pay one or two little debts, that [I have] contracted from time to time. I [have not] had any pocket money of any consequence. I will if I [live] pay you ten fold for all the mere money that you can send -- but oh! your kindness -- that I can never repay. Write soon -- give my love to (Mother, Mary, Harriet, Chris, Taylor, Ella May, \u0026 Blanche) and all my friends. Great God how my heart sickens when I leave John's name out of the above list - - - The stern tyrant -- Death-- has dealt harshly with us -- he has visited our house until now four of your sons, my brothers, sleep in the silent grave, it seems as if the number of your children can never remain long greater than seven. But I must hush these murmurings, against the [decrees?] of God -- Natures God I mean -- I hardly know whether to believe in the God of revelation or not, -- or rather I do not know whether I believe or not. Belief is not a voluntary act, we must understand partially at least everything that we would believe, or we can not reasonably believe. The faith of the great body of Christians is blind and scarcely deserves the name. Ask the most enthusiastic fanatic of our own day to explain an obscure passage of the Bible and two to one he will admit that he does not understand it -- while he holds out to the last, that he believes it. Write soon","Your affectionate Son\nJ. H. Chenoweth","V.M.I.\nDec 30th 1857","Dear Father\nYour very kind letter is at hand, I would have answered it sooner, but I thought I would wait until I could inform you with tolerable certainty where I will stand in my class (on Mathematics). The contest for the highest \"honor\" that will be awarded to my class at the Jan. Examination, has been quite animated and grows more \u0026 more exciting as we approach the end of the race. At present\nthe chances are greatly in my favour. To-morrow is the last day that we will recite on Mathematics and I have the \"first mark\" independently of several \"extras\" that I have \"handed in\" and which have not as yet been examined. All that is now necessary to render my success complete is for me to pass a good examination. This I am preparing to do, and from present appearances, I think that you may rest assured that I will stand at the head of my class (on math).","I hope that Mother is not dangerously ill, and am pleased to learn that my surviving brothers and sisters are enjoying those blessings, which health always confers upon those who are so fortunate as to escape the \"ills that flesh is heir to.\" I received Mothers letter written just after John's death and answered it. I can not divine how it is that she did not receive my answer to that letter. I also received Mary's letter, (the one in which she speaked of your illness)and as well as I recollect, I am pretty certain that I answered it, and expressed my solicitude for your recovery.","Accept my thanks for the $10 note enclosed in your letter. It is a nice Christmas gift and I will not forget your kindness should fortune smile upon me in future. Give my love to Mother, Mary, Harriet, Chris, Taylor, Ella, Blanche, \u0026 the baby. Tell Mother to write to me soon. I need not tell you that I was relieved of a great deal of anxiety when I received your letter and learned that you\nhad recovered. I had not received a letter from home for so long, that I really thought that something dreadful had happened. Tell Mary to write soon. I have the manuscript of my speech (11th) and will bring it home with me next July. Our question was, \"Which form of government is best -- adapted to the present state of society -- the Monarchical or Republican?\" I was on the [illegible] is\nthe Republican side, write soon","Your Affectionate Son\nJ.H. Chenoweth\nV.M.I.","V.M.I.\nJan 9th 1858","Dear Father\nYour letter was received this morning, and as you appear somewhat anxious to learn where I stand in my class on mathematics, I conclude that I can not spend a few leisure moments more profitably than in giving you the desired information. So draw your chair up before your warm\nblazing coal fire and read what I am about to write. I will give you the full and true account of the issue of this, to me, very exciting contest. But know first that I am the successful competitor for the high honor which has called forth so much study and intense application.","After my conversation with you while I was on furlough, you will understand the technical terms that I am about to use. At the end of the race when the marks were added up, the maximum was found to be 219. My mark was 249.8; Mr. Clarke (who was the next best on the lists) had 243.7; Mr Lyell (from Richmond County) the third on the lists, had about 223. You will perceive from the above that I had the \"first mark\" by 6.1, (as 249.8 - 243.7 = 6.1). You will notice also that I had 30.9 above the maximum (249.8 -\n219 = 30.8). I will say again that the contest for first was exceedingly animated, every nerve was brought into active (if I am allowed the term nerve when speaking of mental endeavors and intellectual actions) by all the higher members of the class (Mr Clarke especially).","But I have said nothing of the examination. The maximum, in the Examination Hall, was simply 3. (on math) Mr. Clarke made 2.90, Mr Lyell made 3, and I made 3.15, so, that I am first is shown not only by my recitation marks (249.8) but also by my examination mark (3.15). I made the highest mark that was made in the Examination Hall, as no one else made more than 3. The \"standing\" has not been announced officially, and will not be for two weeks, but I am certain that I am \"first\". I have not been examined in Chemistry or Latin yet. I have the third mark on Chemistry, and a very low mark on Latin, but these are of minor importance, as we do not graduate on them until July. We will now study Natural Philosophy, and will recite to Major Jackson (Miss Arnold's brother) on this branch of the courses.","I am well and was happy to learn that all are well at home. A little child was burned to death in Lexington to day. Give my love to all at home and my kind uncles and aunts. Remember me to my Grand father and Grandmother \u0026c. We are going to Richmond on the 22nd February.","Your Affectionate Son\nJ. H. Chenoweth","(P.S.) I would have written more, but I \"must cut my coat according to my cloth,\" I have no more room on this sheet, write soon.\nJoseph","V.M.I.\nMarch 8th 1858","Dear Father\nI received your very welcome letter last Friday. It affords me much pleasure to learn that you are all well. I am not as well at present as I would wish to be. I caught cold while I was in Richmond and I have not entirely recovered from it yet. I am not too unwell to attend to my studies, and I hope I will get no worse.","You ask me to tell you something about my recent visit to Richmond. Well, to begin I will say that \"our corps\" covered itself with as much glory as \"mud\" on this ever-to-be-remembered-occasion, and by the way, if any disinterested looker on had said this in my presence, I would without hesitation have called him a flatterer. In short, the pavement was covered with loose earth mixed with water, shoe-mouth-deep, nearly every day that we paraded, and we had to march through it with a measured step, regardless of its presence, and with our \"eyes to the front.\"","We started from the V.M.I, Feb 15th at 7 o.c A.M, walked 8 miles to a point on the North River Canal, where two boats were waiting to receive us. We traveled down this canal until we came to the mouth of North River (it empties into the James), here we struck the great James River and Kanawha Canal, we proceeded via this canal until we arrived at Richmond, its eastern terminus. We were frozen up part of one night in the North River Canal, a Cadet fell over-board and broke through the ice, and was saved without receiving any serious injury -- beyond these little incidents nothing interesting happened to us while on the boats.","We numbered 138 strong in ranks, and had two \"plebes\" along who could not drill well enough to appear on parade. We were cordially received by the citizens, perhaps more so than any other corps present, of which there was a great many. We were placed at the head of the columns, this was quite a compliment, or at least we considered it as such. It snowed considerably in the morning of the 22nd, notwithstanding this, the procession was perhaps two miles and a half long. On Saturday the 20th we escorted Genl Scott from the Exchange Hotel to the Capitol, where he was appropriately received by the Senate and House of Delegates. On the same day we escorted John B. Floyd, Secretary of War, from the Depot to his lodgings. Genl. Scott said that we Cadets drilled better than the Cadets at West Point. Mr. Conrad said that you saw the Statue when you were in Richmond. I think it magnificent. It is so natural, the Rider is so Washington-like, and the horse is so life-like. Crawford the Artist sleeps the sleep that knows no waking, but his name will live when the bronze which now almost breaths in praise of his Genius, shall have moldered into dust. I wish I could have seen you in Richmond. Did you succeed in accomplishing what you intended by your visit\nto the City? I hope you did.","I have not been appointed Assistant Teacher yet, no one has. I have my office yet, and I wore my sword when I was in Richmond. Col Smith is not at home, he is in Washington, when he comes home I will make it all right with him about the deposit. We were in Richmond about a week. We arrived at the Institute on our return last Tuesday at 4 P.M. Give my live to all the family. My respects to Andrew Godin.\nYour Affectionate Son\nJ.H. Chenoweth\nV.M.I.","March 30th 1858","Dear Mother\nI was prevented from forwarding my letter as soon as I intended, and I thought I would add a little to it before mailing it. One of my classmates, Mr. Hutter of Lynchburg, who has been traveling in the south for his health, has just returned. His lungs were affected. He lost one of them, but is restored to health again I believe.","Another of my classmates, Mr. Cooke of Portsmouth, was taken suddenly ill yesterday. I thought at first that his disease was congestion of the brain -- he raved like a maniac when first taken and we feared he would not live long. The physician was sent for, he was bled copiously -- went to sleep and slept soundly for two or three hours, awoke raving worse than ever, although his head had been covered all this time with ice: at length however, some medicine was [ ed] to him, which [ ]....reminded of the dreadful illness that carried poor lost Bernard from the stage of life.","I have been elected to the office of orator for the Society of Cadets, and will have to make a speech in there, or rather our Hall next July. I wish some of my friends would come over, that is if I have a good speech, and if I have a poor one, they will do me a kindness by staying away. I am doing well so far as my studies are concerned.","Is the basement of our house walled up with brick yet? Is the Academy finished? What kind of furniture is father making for our house? What young gentlemen is peculiarly attentive to Mary -- has she given the mitten to anybody else? You need not be uneasy about me in a moral point -- I am very moral I do not drink a drop of liquor. Glen McLean \u0026 Dick Brown were quite\ncomplimentary, so was Jacob Conrad, I hope I deserve the esteem. It is only three months until I can See you all -- write soon.","V.M.I.\nJune 20th 58","Dear Father\nI have been appointed \"Private Secretary\" to Col Smith, upon the condition that I remain at the V.M.I. until the first of August, therefore you need not send my furlough money until then. I should say will be appointed, as the appointments are not yet made -- and will not be before the 5th of July -- but this scarcely affects the matter, since the office has been promised me by the proper authority. Of course, whether I accept this office or not, will be entirely owing to what you think about it. The position offered me, is I believe the best one that will be given out -- and it is my hope that you will not object to my accepting -- and complying with the above mentioned condition. I am well. Give my love to all the family.","I have passed my examination on Latin \u0026 Philosophy. I am first, beyond a doubt, on Natural Philosophy -- and pretty low down on Latin. I will be examined tomorrow on Chemistry -- I have the first mark on this study with several others -- and will I hope stand abut third on it. I have a great deal of work on my hands just now -- I speak before a crowded house next Friday -- and am busy preparing for that occasion. Hope you are all well -- Tell Mother to write soon. Oh! how I long to see you all.","Your Affectionate Son\nJ.H. Chenoweth","To L Chenoweth\n(P.S) You may if you have it to spare send me a few dollars. I need it--Joseph","(P.S. No 2) My classmate (Mr. Govan) who was very ill when I last wrote is slowly recovering -- he narrowly escaped the grave. His Mother has been with him for some time, and if he gets well, it will be on account of good nursing -- as the physicians concluded at one time that he must die. Mr. Hutter (another class-mate) whose lungs were affected is about well, he is now at the V.M.I. attending to his studies. Mr. Cooke who had the intermittent fever is well. Mr. Govan's disease is brain-fever, \u0026 I fear\nnotwithstanding the present favorable symptoms, that he is not safe yet. Chenoweth","(P.S No 3) I saw Col Smith about my deposit when he was here -- before he started for Europe. He said that there was no danger of my not being allowed to go on with my studies in consequence of my indebtedness to the Institute, and gave me, for you, the enclosed note. The amount due the Institute, from me, is about $250 or more -- and $50 added to this as a deposit will make three hundred dollars -- This seems at first sight to be a larger sum -- but when we remember that no deposit has been sent for some time, the amount looks reasonable. The Col suggests that you give a negotiable note for $300 -- so that he may use it as money when he settles the affairs of the Institute with the state authorities -- Whether this is the best course to pursue is left wholly with you -- I would say though that if you have the money on hand -- send it -- by all means. I believe now that next year just before I graduate I will make an application for an Assistant Professorship in Mathematics -- in this way I will be enabled to pay the last installments of our debt -- myself -- But I will speak to you on this subject when I come home -- Excuse this long (P.S)\nJoseph","V.M. Institute\nNov 21st 1858","Dear Father\nYour long-looked-for letter came to hand yesterday (Saturday). I read it with great pleasure because I learned from it that you are getting along well with your work and that my friends at home are all well. Accept my thanks for the favor which you have conferred upon me, by paying D. Frown the $5, for me.","Your opinions with reference to the action of the authorities of the Virginia Military Institute, since my matriculation here as a State Cadet, are certainly just. The Board of Visitors have, during the last few years, -- acted -- perhaps unintentionally in direct violation of the sacred obligations of contracts. I can conceive of no circumstances which they could reasonably point us to in justification of their course, when they made State Cadets pay for certain articles which had been guaranteed to these Cadets, by the regulations of the Institute, -- at the time of their appointment. If they tell us that the prices of beef -- butter -- and corn has-have increased since these Cadets entered the Institute -- We ask -- Is that any reason why they should make these Cadets pay for their washing -- their fuel -- their lights? By no means!, All good men will answer. This is no reason. And moreover no sufficient reason can be found for the post facto law -- by which these Cadets are made to pay for these articles, after the Virginia Military Institute had contracted with them -- to furnish them -- these things free of cost. -- It is a melancholy thought that the State of\nVirginia is by the action of her officers, prevented from accomplishing the noble object she had in view from exercising that high kind of charity she contemplated when she established her Military Institute. How much good will accrue to young Virginians who are in moderate circumstances even, from an Institution, in which the State proposes to educate them for a mere trifle while the men charged with the government of this Institution make these Young Men pay almost as much as their education would cost them at other Institutions where they would have to pay for every item in the list of College expenses. These young men, evidently, will not reap half the advantages which the State intended them to have when she built the Institution. When I came here, I expected to find good-men placed by the State, in the highest offices of the Virginia Military Institute. In some respects in some cases, I have not been disappointed. In other cases I have been totally disappointed. For I see presiding over a fountain of learning the waters of which I have been told, were almost as free as the air we breathe, men who like auctioneers cry -- Education!! Education!! Come buy!! Come buy!! The Price is Gold! Gold! Gold! Those who have the most, are most welcome to the soothing waters we sell!!! to the Instruction we impart!!! This is a sad state of things truly -- still, however sad, I feel that I\nshould not complain. For have I not received a blessing, an education which never would have been mine had the State refused to establish the Virginia Military Institute, or in other words, if this Institution did not exist at present. My only complaint, if I have any, is against those who are at the head of the Virginia Military Institute. Not against all of these, but some of them. I have been treated well enough by all of them yet I feel that they have not treated you as you should have been treated, that they have wronged you most seriously. It is with great satisfaction that I inform you that my little speech delivered on the 11th gave general satisfaction. I was highly complimented after I got through. I am progressing firmly in my studies -- and hope to take a pretty high diploma. I do not think -- now -- that I can stand first in my Class -- I am trying very hard though -- for that position. I will not stand below Third, I think, at the lowest. But time will tell. Our Society meets every Saturday night in our Hall (in the North Eastern Corner of Barracks) and I have come to the conclusion to speak at every meeting. We had quite an animated discussion last evening. I find that I improve much by engaging in the debates. The time will soon come when it will be my duty to select a profession or occupation. I wish when you write you would give me some advice on this subject. You know my nature, and can\njudge what would suit me best. Give my love to all the home-folks, and to all my other relatives. And to my other friends-- Remember me to Lilly, Dr Bosworth, Hughes \u0026c. \u0026c. Write soon.\nYours with great affection\nJ.H. Chenoweth","Va Military Institute\nFeb 7th 59","Dear Mother\nYour very kind favor is at hand, and I proceed to reply immediately. I thought something more than ordinary was the matter at home. Had it been otherwise I would certainly have heard from you more frequently. I suppose you did not like to let me know that Taylor was so sick, and hence concluded to allow me to remain in blissful ignorance on this subject until you could\ninform me that he was nearly well. I am so glad that he is recovering. So glad that he is well enough to write to me, and that he will soon be well enough to go to school. I am also equally glad to hear that every body else at home is quite well. I received a letter from Mary some time ago. She was well. I can see from her letter that she is much pleased with the idea that she may learn music. It is my belief that she will be an apt scholar, since she has such an ardent desire to learn. I am expecting a letter from her\nnow. I have not heard from Father recently. He will write soon I suppose. I am well, and doing well.","I was elected the other day one of the Speakers for the next Fourth of July. I wish some of my dear home-friends could be here on that day. -- I am very busy just now, but amid all my trials and labors, the thought that in four-and-a-half months I may return home -- never fails to solace me. You say, very truly too, that you have never fully answered my first letter yet, and what pleases me much you add that, in your next you will say something about the matters touched upon in that letter. I hope father is doing well,\nand making money by his contracts at Weston. What a load will be taken off his shoulders and off of my mind too, when I graduate and commence life for myself. I feel that he has already done more for me than I deserve, and am determined to do all I can to repay him (in part, for I despair of repaying him in full) for all that he has, and you for what you have, done for my sake. Col. Smith, who returned from Europe some time ago is now attending to the duties of his office. He lectures every Saturday evening on Europe, and is quite entertaining. By the way, I think I was highly complimented the other day. I will tell you how it came about. If you recollect aright, you are aware that I delivered a speech on the 11th of last November (the Anniversary of the Institute). Well Col. Smith was in Europe at that time and did not hear what I had to say. When he returned he prevailed upon one of my friends to borrow the speech from me for him, and without my knowing it he took it (the speech) down to Richmond last month, and read it before the Board of Visitors, and strange to tell, the Col says that Body were much pleased with it. -- In my dreams -- I had not thought that this little speech would procure for me the admiration of the Board, and in my waking hours I can not persuade myself that I desire this admiration on account of my having made this speech.","Write soon. Give my love to all the children., and to Father when you see him. -- Also -- My love to all my Aunts Cousins Uncles -- Grandmother, and Grandfathers. Have you heard from Aunt Mary H lately? How is she and uncle H getting along in Kansas. On the other side of this leaf you will find a little letter for Taylor, in answer to his, which accompanied yours.--\nYour Affectionate Son\nJoseph H. Chenoweth","Va Military Institute\nFeb 7th 59","Dear Taylor\nI was very sorry on account of your being sick when I heard about it. Somebody ought to have informed me that you were unwell before you commenced getting well. You say that you had not been out of doors, for a long time until the day on which you wrote to me, and that you took a good ride that day on Grandfather's old Gray Mare. I suppose this was very beneficial. You should ride out whenever you can get a gentle horse and the weather is fine. It is excellent exercise, this riding on horse-back.","It pained me much when I heard that Joseph Keesey was so sick, with the Lung Fever. I hope he will get well. Who cut the wood for the girls to cook with -- when you were so sick, and Father was away from home? I suppose Ella \u0026 Blanche are much larger now than they were when I was at home last. Can Blanche say \"Big pig, little pig -- root hog or die,\" now. She could not say it when I was at home. I wish I could have been in Beverly when Big Sam Currence made the attempt to squeeze hell out of the people, and danced in church with Morgan Kittle, it must have been rich in the extreme. I am glad to hear that Mart Buckly has confessed his sins, and professed religion. It pleased me to know that Harriet and Criss are going to school, and that you will be well enough to go in a few days. Give my love to Harriet Criss - Ella - Blanche - and the Baby. Has the Baby been named yet? You ought to get Mr. Birkett to back your letters for you. You write very well for one so young but the letter would look better if you would get him to back it. You will soon learn to write well enough yourself. Give my respects to Burns and Emmet and Lee, and Worthington and Caleb and all of your young friends.\nYour Affectionate Brother\nJoseph","Va Mil Institute\nJune 20th 1859","Dear Father\nYour letter together with my last circular and Col Smith's receipt for your $100 check, came to hand this morning. There is, as you very justly remark, great discrepancy between the estimated and the real amount expended by me during the last quarter, but you should remember that the estimated amount was only conjectural while the real amount is now accurately known. I have\nexamined my \"book,\" in accordance with your request, and I find that there is but one mistake made in the circular as compared with the \"book.\" Total expenses in the circular, should be (up to April 1st) $551.45c instead of $549.59c as it now stands. I am surprised at the fact that such a gross error was made by the Col when he estimated my expenses for 3 months at $20.41. By a simple arithmetical process he would have found that this estimate was unreasonably small, or he would have been convinced that my expenses up to the beginning of the present quarter were unjustly large. To show you how this is, I will perform the operation. Up to the beginning of the present quarter there were 40 months, which I spent at the V.M.I. In the present quarter there are 3 months. During the 40 months I expended $551.45c. How much would I expend during the present quarter? This question is answered below.","40.: $551.45 :: 3 : $ x","From this proportion, which is nothing more nor less than the expression of a simple example under the \"Single Rule of Three,\" we find x = $41.35 for a probable estimate of what I should expend during 1 quarter. To this sum the Col should have added $10.00, the price of my Diploma, making in all $51.35. This should have been the Col's estimate. But it was a summer estimate\nand of course no provision was made for a pair of Winter Pants which I had made this spring. Adding $7.50 for the Pants and we have $51.35c + $7.50c = $58.85c. To this sum should also be added $9.00 = $67.85c for an estimate founded on positive knowledge and probably conjecture. Now let us see what my expenses really were. the \"book\" shows that I have expended during\nthe last three months $63.78c. Subtracting this from the estimate and we have $67.85c -$63.78c = $4.07c which shows that I have expended $4.07c less than an average for the whole time, during the present quarter. The three extraordinary items, Diploma, W Pants, and Interest, have cause my expenses for these 3 months to exceed the average $22.43c. The Pants, I was compelled to buy as I had none scarcely at the time, I have them yet and they are as good as new. $10.00 is the usual price for a Diploma, And as to the Interest it seems perfectly just that it should be paid. You will readily perceive from this \"mode of reasoning\" that either the charges made against me for the whole time are unjust, or those made against me for the present quarter are just. You have tacitly acknowledged the justice of the charges up to the beginning of the present quarter, by paying money on an estimate made in connection with these charges, so that, it seems we have to admit now the justice of the charges for the present quarter. My own opinion is, that you are very unjustly compelled to pay for some things which you did not agree to purchase when you sent me to the V.M.I., but which nevertheless have been furnished me. I allude to \"washing\" \"fuel\" \u0026 c. But while I believe this I do not hesitate to make known to you my firm conviction that you had better pay the whole debt. If you do not pay it you will be sued. This would be annoying to you, besides, you will have to maintain a suit against a wealthy \u0026 powerful corporation which would not be satisfied if the case should be decided against it -- in the lower courts but would carry it to the\nhighest tribunals in the Land, rather than have a precedent established which would cause the Institute to lose largely. You now have my conclusion and my opinions on the subject. Of course, however, you will act as you choose. One thing I would request of you -- viz -- not to do anything before the Fourth of July that might prejudice the Faculty and Board against me. Since you ask it I will not bind myself to pay the balance due the Institute, and I think I have a good reason for not doing this should they ask me to do it for I consider myself already bound to pay you what you have advanced on my behalf and it is not right that I should be bound to pay two parties for the same article. You are expected, I suppose, to answer Col Smith's \"horse-leech\" cry for more - more either in the affirmative or negative. On this point I will merely remark that you had better inform him in a very polite note that your resources are not infinite and that therefore you can not pay him just now. In other words, inform him that the means with which to liquidate the debt due the Institute are not in your possession. Then, when the blood ceases to flow, the \"Horse-Leech\"\nwill cease to annoy you. You can readily perceive the delicacy of my position.","Col Smith has, without my asking it, placed me under obligations to him by recommending me to the authorities of a College in Florida, as a suitable person for a situation there. Yet I feel that, this should not make me mum concerning his grasping propensities or at any rate those of the parties of whom he is but the agent. The State, God bless the old commonwealth, intended that the Institute should be a blessing to the poor, but the authorities of the Institute, God have mercy on their souls, have converted it into a Financial Inquisition and Col Smith is their \"Instrument of Torture\" with which they wring from honest poor men -- the money that they have earned as Jehovah directed, by the \"sweat of their brows.\" Let not then, Father, your maledictions be poured upon the passive \"Instrument\" but upon those who use it. Think not harshly of Col Smith but direct your anathemas against the Board of Visitors, or at least those of them who have been the cause of the present State of things, and who have done so much to \"violate the obligation of contracts.\" I would not be ungrateful -- and since Col Smith has granted you considerable indulgence I would advise you or rather I would request you not be hasty in forming your opinion of him. I may do him injustice in what I have said of him in these pages. I would speak my sentiments thus freely to no one but you and then only because I know that what I write now will be a \"sealed book\" after you have read it. I have not time now to send you a copy of my accounts, but what is better I send you my \"book.\" Some of the items you will not understand. I will explain them when I come home. Until then let the matter stand where it is, except in so far as simply informing Col Smith that you have not money with\nwhich to pay him now. When I shall have talked the matter over with you you can determine on your course of action. There is one mistake in Col Smiths letter The balance should be $121.35c instead of $123.00 as given by him. Say nothing in your letter to him that will injure me. The appointment at the Florida College has not been made yet. I will know when I come home what my fate will be. I will not be able to deliver my oration as I have something the matter with my throat not serious though only enough to prevent me from speaking. My love to the family.\nYour affectionate Son\nJ. H. Chenoweth","Va Mil Institute\nOct 30th 1859","Dear Father\nYour letter is at hand. It is now Sunday, and I may as well appropriate the few leisure moments at my disposal to the pleasant duty of writing to you. I am sorry that I was such a goose as to forget -- or misunderstand -- (for I had not the letter before me when I wrote) -- the contents of the letter to which my last was an answer. I will now, I hope, satisfy you on the point which, it seems, most interests you. I shall not alter the number of my diploma -- nor shall I allow it to be altered, since it is your desire that the number shall remain as it is. I will here remark, however, that I care not a straw for the number of the diploma. This is the most insignificant part of the whole affair. The right to have the number \"one\" on the diploma is what alone deserves our attention. This right, as you know, has been transferred from me to another and I can not easily be convinced that it is entirely proper for me to retain that to which I have no right. In my own opinion, and in the eyes of some of my friends I may be entitled to the \"first honor\" in my class. This is not doubted. But it should be remembered that neither I nor my friends are authorized to judge, and that the Faculty of the Institute have the power to do what they have done, be it just or unjust. Nor should it be forgotten that the opinion of the Faculty as published in the Register will have more weight with the world than anything that could be said in my behalf by any other party. I will here drop a subject upon which too much has already been said with a repetition of my determination to allow the No \"1\" to remain on my diploma.","I am glad to hear that you are progressing so finely with your work, and hope that you may soon bring it to a successful completion. I see that you have been studying the Geology that I left with you. I agree with you in the opinion you express -- with reference to the plan of the work. It was not, however, designed for those who study without a teacher or previous preparation, but for those who have passed over a certain part of the regular Scientific course. I am very fond of theories -- still -- I would always have them nailed together and supported by a few facts well established and well explained. Are you not mistaken in regard to the\ndrift agency? There is no cause, within my knowledge, now operating of sufficient power to transfer large boulders from one side of a mountain to the other. There are, doubtless, causes now acting but of a different nature from that which was the great agent during the \"drift period.\" I think you would progress more rapidly now with your geological studies if you had studied Chemistry first. Both are very interesting. Have you read the Intellectual Philosophy which I left with you. You would find it extremely\ninteresting, I have no doubt.","You wish to know how I am getting along in my capacity as Professor. In answer to this query, I will say charmingly. I am much pleased with the occupation and, without egotism I say it, I regard myself competent to perform all the duties appropriate to the office. I study a good deal, too much indeed to allow of my doing much at anything else, and therefore I have not yet visited the Society Hall. I am not willing to speak on any subject, now, without thorough preparation of my speech. The consequence of this\nis that since I have not time to prepare, I do not speak at all. I think you will agree with me that it is best not to attempt anything when we doubt that we will do it well.","I can not say that I am entirely well. My throat bothers me some yet. I have to talk a great deal in the \"section room\" during recitations, and I find that it irritates my vocal organs to such an extent that I am sometimes forced to stop and rest awhile. Only for short periods however. Five or ten minutes. I explain everything that is difficult. In other respects I am entirely well. Write soon. My respects to Uncle Eli -- Harrison Kelly and Andrew Godden\nYour Affectionate\nSon Jas H. Chenoweth","Va Mil Institute\nNov 19th 1859","Dear Mother\nYour very welcome letter reached me this evening. I would have replied by your other letter sooner if I had not started on a visit to New York about the time I received it. Of course you can, under the circumstances, pardon me for my remissness. Especially when I tell you that I will endeavor to do better in the future.","Several companies of soldiers have been ordered to be present at Brown's execution. The Cadets have been ordered to hold themselves in readiness to be called on at any moment, and I believe that we will set out next Tuesday, at least we are expecting hourly an order from the governor, to that effect. For a short account of my visit to New York, I refer you to a letter which I wrote a few days ago to Taylor. I can not begin to tell half I saw, until I see you.","I hear that Mary has two beaux, Elam Bosworth and Dr. Carson. I have learned too, that a third individual, Judson Suiter Esq. would be very attentive to her if she would allow it. She is very fortunate in having the two former gentlemen as suitors for her hand, but God grant, I say, that she may never give her hand or her heart to the latter individual. There was a time when I would have unwillingly owned him as my brother-in-law. That time has passed, however, and I can now say with real sincerity that I would rather see Mary in her grave, than in the family of a man who can so far forget himself as to tell a lady to \"go to Hell.\" What caused the coolness between Mary Catherine \u0026 Andrew Smiley? I thought that they were firm friends. I hope John Bosworth will do well in Beverly. He has always been my friend.","Ella May writes very well for a girl of her age. She is certainly a good girl and must study well or she could not learn so fast. It will not be long until she will be able to write me a letter. That would be so nice! But, by the way, I can't see why those who can write do not let me hear from them. I am much pleased to know that Father has finished the Bridge, and that he will soon be with you all again to stay. I am well. Write soon. Give my love to Harriet, Chris, Taylor, Mary -- Ella May, Blanche and Charley -- the\nmischievous little dog. Kiss the little imp for me. Good night.\nYour Affectionate Son\nJ Hart Chenoweth"],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe Joseph H. Chenoweth papers consist of letters (dated 1855 to 1861) written by Chenoweth to his parents Lemuel Chenoweth and Nancy A. Hart. Letters dating from his cadetship cover topics such as exams, trips, and demerits, and provide a good portrait of pre-Civil War cadet life.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters dated from 1860 to 1861 were written while Chenoweth was a Professor at the Maryland Agricultural College and at VMI. Topics include the election of 1860, John T. L. 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The 4th class study algebra, Geography and English; we will not commence studying French until January. We recite Algebra at 8 o clock in the morning, Geography at 11, and English at 3, and we have Battalion Drill at 5 o clock in the evening.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eI stand guard about once a week. I have been Drilled so much that I have become to be a tolerable good soldier. As to the letter which James Campbell has in his possession, I do not know whether it is genuine or not I did write a letter to him but I certainly did not say any thing about being tied and ducked. I was dragged a short distance one night, but it did not hurt me any. The cadets attempted to duck me and another new Cadet, but I jumped from under the water and did not get but very little on me. They also tied the Military cravat on me. They did this by tying my cravat in about a dozen knots, this was all done while we [were] in camp. Since we came in barracks they do not molest us New Cadets. And in fact they all treat me very well. It is perfectly impossible for a man to come here without having to undergo some bad treatment, at first. You can rest assured that I am well pleased with the place. They beat the drum so near my room that it always wakes me up. Except that the first morning we came in\nbarracks, I did not hear the drum beat, but they did not miss me.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTell Mother that she need not be uneasy about my sleeping too late. I always am among the first ones up. I wish you would send me a copy of the Dispatch occasionally if it is not too much trouble. Give my love to all the family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eYours Affectionately\u003cbr\u003e\nJ. H. Chenoweth, V.M.I.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo L. Chenoweth\u003cbr\u003e\nBeverly, Va.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eP. S. I was very much surprised to hear of the marriage of Mary E. Chenoweth with E. Rowan.\u003cbr\u003e\nJ.H.C.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLexington Feb. 18th. 1856\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDear Father\u003cbr\u003e\nI received yours of the 10th and enclosed I found Col Smith's letter. I was in hopes that you would not hear of my having played cards, but since you have heard it I will give you all the particulars. You can thus judge for yourself, the extent of my \"crime\" On the evening of the 25th of Jan. two of my room mates, a cadet by the name of Lewis¹ from Mason County and myself -- were sitting in my room, playing a social game at cards. A professor came to the door, knocked and came in. We concealed our cards,\nas quick as possible but not soon enough to escape the eye of the Prof. He reported us for playing cards but he could not swear that we were playing at cards. From the tenor of Col Smith's letter, you must certainly think that I am a desperate character of late. But dear Father believe me on my honor when I say that, Playing cards has been my greatest offence, I did wrong, I must acknowledge, I should not have allowed myself to play at all. I hope that you will forgive my first offence, I will promise you that I will not again while at the institute, be guilty of the same offence! Col Smith seems to think that playing cards is a habit, which I indulge in frequently, but father, he is mistaken, I do not make a practice of playing at cards. I have conducted myself, I think, with the utmost propriety (with the exception of this one offence) since my arrival at this place. The number of my demerit \"is rather my misfortune than my fault.\" I feel it my duty as your son to follow your directions, I thank you for the kind advice, which you have given me from time to time. I will take pleasure in observing your directions, and I hope that the next circular will surprise you equally as much as the other, but in another manner. I am fully aware of the importance of my maintaining my situation here as a\ncadet. I will never be able to repay you for your kindness, in allowing me to take advantage of this opportunity of obtaining a good education. I think that if I get along as well hereafter as I have since Jan, I will stand better on Mathematics than I did last Jan. I will be through Davies Geometry in a few weeks. I am reading French, at present. As to your fears about my \"keeping bad\ncompany,\" I will have to say that I do not, keep bad company. If you would call those persons bad company, who had played an occasional game at cards, I will say that each of my roommates may be called bad company, but they have all stopped off short, since we came so near being dismissed for that grievous offence. That having been our greatest crime, we are now strictly moral. To calm your fears on all heads, I will say that I pledged my honor the first day that I entered the institute not to drink while at the institute, and as I value my honor I have kept it. This was unnecessary, because I never did drink. Yet I did it because it was customary. From this day henceforward I will see how few demerits I can get, I must acknowledge that I have been somewhat careless sometimes in regard to my demerits. But hereafter I will cultivate that virtue called \"punctuality\" which of all others I think it is among the best especially for a person who expects to stay at the institute\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMany thanks to you for your kind promise, I will try to make myself worthy of it, To be comprehensive in reply to your questions about the Institute, I will answer. The institute is an excellent school, I can obtain as good a mathematical education here as at any place in the United States, a good French Latin \u0026amp; English education, Chemistry Mechanics Natural Philosophy Rhetoric Moral Philosophy, \u0026amp; c, also a splendid Military Education. Write soon I am, in good health, I am determined that the next letter that you receive in relation to my conduct shall please you, better than the last, I am glad to hear that you have got a contract to build the bridge across Buchannon. From your affectionate but unfortunate son\u003cbr\u003e\nJ.H. Chenoweth\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo L. Chenoweth\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eP.S. Cadet Lewis broke his arrest and was dismissed I have taken the liberty of retaining Col Smith's letter which I suppose is immaterial to you. J.H.C.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eV.M. Institute, April 15th 56\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDear Father,\u003cbr\u003e\nI have at present a few leisure moments which I will employ in writing to you. I am enjoying good health at present, and in fact I have had excellent health ever since I arrived here. I am progressing in my studies admirably, I get along a great deal better than I\nat first thought I would. If I meet with no misfortune hereafter, I flatter myself that I will have a better standing at July, than I had last Jan. I do not at present get near as many demerits per month as I have heretofore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThere was a very sad accident happened in the vicinity of the Institute a few weeks since. Two students of Washington College started upon a hunting expedition, they had not gone very far when they stopped, one of them was loading his pistol when it accidentally discharged itself, the contents lodging in the breast of a Mr. Booker. He was carried to the Hospital of the Institute and died in a few days, he was a citizen of Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThere has been a new method of drill introduced at the Institute. It consists of a double quick step, it makes me sweat every evening. I have increased considerably in weight since I became a Cadet, I weigh at present 155 lbs., I am now studying \"Analytical Plane Trigonometry,\" French and English. I have at present I think nothing to fear. My total number of demerit is about 130, this is the last quarter of the present year and I have 70 demerit to go upon, I think I am perfectly safe. I wish you would send some postage stamps when you answer this letter, if you should ever have an opportunity I wish you would send that book which I received from New York, entitled \"New elements of Geometry\" by Seba Smith, I think it will be of some benefit to me. You have a book which would be of infinite benefit to me when I become a third classman, I think it is called \"Minifies Mechanical Drawing Book,\" but perhaps you cannot spare it. If you cannot you need not send it, I can get along without it. Give my love to all the family, and write soon. I heard that you were going to build two Academies in Beverly. I hope you may succeed, in the enterprise,\u003cbr\u003e\nFrom Your Affectionate son\u003cbr\u003e\nJ H Chenoweth\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVirginia Military Institute\u003cbr\u003e\nFeb 21st 1857\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDear Father\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is needless for me to say that I have not received anything from you in the [illegible] of a letter during the extraordinary period (three month nearly) which has intervened since you wrote last. You have -- I have no doubt -- good reasons for this failure upon your part to write, I take it for granted at least -- and will not enquire into their nature. But really, I do not see why you can not appropriate a few moments, occasionally, to letter-writing. To me at least, it is by no means a disagreeable occupation, especially when I have no bad news to communicate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"I am well, and am getting along very well with my studies.\" You will perhaps be puzzled to find out why I enclosed the above sentence with quotation marks. You need not be, if you examine the letters which you have received from me, from time to time, you will find that this same sentence occurs in nearly all, besides -- it is perhaps the best line, with respect to its \"subject matter\" that will be contained by this letter. Therefore, I distinguish it from the commonplace remarks by which it is surrounded. Since I entered, a student, at this Institution, I have been doubly blessed, I have enjoyed excellent health, and my laudable ambition has been gratified in some manner. Yes it is a laudable ambition, that ambition which makes me yearn to excel here in intellectual improvement, in all that makes man, -- a man in the highest, truest, noblest, sense of the term! Ambition, of a different kind is a\ndangerous thing; that ambition which rears [illegible] of despotism upon the ruins of Liberty, Justice and the rights of man; or climbs to the highest pinnacle of Fame, over the bones of murdered millions; that species of ambition, the gratification of which, \"damned Napoleon Bonaparte into everlasting fame\" is hellborn, and its tendency is and ever has been hellwards! On the other hand that ambition which when gratified, made a Washington, a Webster and a Clay, established and supported Liberty, upon the broadest foundations, and terrified all Tyrants, is heavenborn, its possessors stand unique and alone, the only mortals truly great, overleap Fame's polluted mount, and soar in the pure ether beyond, ever pointing heavenwards. These are but few names purely immortal, which will be remembered with [illegible] feelings of reverence and love by the truly good until the latest generations. Alas, there are too many merely notorious names, names which will be remembered only to curse until the last trump shall awaken the dead [ ]!!. With Cicero I am led to exclaim \"Oh times, oh customs!\"; the very Senate chamber, in which, the immortal Clay was wont to move the multitude to tears, or animate the thousands with his own passion, is now polluted by the whispers of corruption or bribery. Sumner stands upon the same floor upon which he stood, and contaminates the atmosphere with his huge\nlibels upon the venerable Butler. Oh! departed shades of our ancestors, was Clay and Webster the last of their race? Has patriotism become extinguished? Is there nothing left of \"the age of bronze\"? Will the black chains of tyranny be our portion at last? Oh! no, Say not, the pleasant memories of yourselves forbid it, the hopes of your posterity forbid it, and all the good ones of the earth forbid it, the animated eloquence of Keit forbid it and the still fresh though sad memory of Brooks, forbids it. But hold, my pen is running away with me, I did not intend to become so enthusiastic upon this subject. How did my standing at Jan. please you? Answer in your next if you was pleased with it, I am happy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWhen you write again I wish you would let me know whether I ought to get a furlough suit or not, it will cost in all about $40, if you can spare this much, I will be much pleased, if not I can do very well without it. I shall be so much pleased to visit you that I will care nothing for clothes, the Cadets generally buy one,\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrite soon\u003cbr\u003e\nYour Affectionate Son\u003cbr\u003e\nJas H. Chenoweth\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eV.M. Institute\u003cbr\u003e\nLexington Va Sep 15th 57\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDear Father\u003cbr\u003e\nYou have, I have no doubt, been expecting a letter from me for some time. I put off writing until now -- so that I would be able to inform you how I am doing, or rather how I am getting along with my studies. I am doing well on \"Calculus\" (the highest branch of Math), I made the highest -- \"mark\" in my class on this study the first week (we have only recited a week and two days on Cal). I\nrecited 1 day on Chemistry, I did very well. We have not commenced reciting on Latin yet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eI started from home Wednesday, as you directed me to do, and arrived at the V.M.I. on Friday 11 1/2 P.M. I had quite a pleasant time from Staunton over to Lexington -- I can not say the same for the other portions of the journey -- as it rained on me from Yeagers to Staunton. With regard to that \"Assistant Professorship,\" about which I was speaking to you, I must say that as yet -- I have not heard anything about it, -- I am afraid that the appointment will not be made. I will hope for it however still -- I may be appointed next Jan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eI am well. I heard that you were raising your bridge, I hope all success for you. If the weather in your part of the state be anything like that here, it is certainly favorable to such an undertaking. When you can find time, write to me -- This may not be soon as you are so busy. I am quite busy myself now. I was elected speaker for the 11th Nov next --(the anniversary of the Institute). By the\nway to be elected to this post -- is considered quite an honor here. I will, of course, have my hands full for the next two months. I am afraid that I will not do honor to myself on that occasion -- but I will do my best. Give my love to John, my compliments to all of your hands (or those with whom I am acquainted)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eYour Affectionate Son\u003cbr\u003e\nJ Hart Chenoweth\u003cbr\u003e\nTo\u003cbr\u003e\nL Chenoweth\u003cbr\u003e\nBuckhannon\u003cbr\u003e\nUpshur Ct, VA\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e(P.S) If you have any money on hand to spare, I wish you would send me a little, as I have never had any pocket money. I have one or two little debts to pay. If it is inconvenient you need not do it. J.H.C.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eV.M. Institute\u003cbr\u003e\nLexington Va\u003cbr\u003e\nNov 22nd 1857\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDear Father\u003cbr\u003e\nYou have, I have no doubt, been expecting a letter from me for some time, although if you recollect I wrote last. You requested me to write frequently -- whether I received anything from you or not -- as you would not have the time to spare from your business to write often, or even to answer my few letters. Could I have found time, I would willingly have acted in accordance with your desire,\nbut you will readily excuse me from the most dreaded of punishments, your displeasure, for this seeming negligence when you read, what I am about to write.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMy class has now arrived at the most critical period, in the existence of all V.M.I. \"Second Classes,\" that is, we are about to graduate upon the most important, branch of the course; at \"Jan. Examination\" our standing upon Mathematics is irrevocably fixed, and you can well imagine, as I am \"running\" for first, that the most of my time is dedicated to this and that I have but few\nopportunities [of] writing, even to the dear ones at home. I have still the \"first mark\" upon \"math,\" notwithstanding the many competitors with whom I have to contend for this high position in my class, and it is my opinion at present, that by hard study I will be enabled to keep it until the end of the hotly contested battle. I will stand first upon this branch of the courses, or come home, this is my chief ambition. You will I hope call it a laudable one, and I could not remain here and see my enemies smile at the keen disappointment that would be occasioned by my failing to realize it, neither could I bear the keener taunts of mock sympathy, that would be imposed on me by deceitful nominal friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMy immediate studies, however, are not all that I have to offer as an excuse for not writing to you oftener. Just after I came off furlough I was elected \"debater\" for the 11th Nov, and of course I was compelled to write a \"speech,\" which occupation required a considerable portion of my time -- the dreaded 11th has come and gone, and I will have a little more spare time now than heretofore. I suppose I had better tell you how this my first effort at speechmaking was received. Well I hope you will not call me egotistical, when I inform you that it was highly complimented chiefly by the ladies (of whom there was [missing word] a number present), and sufficiently [applauded by] the male auditors, in fact several [people] said that \"it was the best speech made that evening\" and four were delivered. The well educated community around and in Lexington was well represented, and you can judge how I trembled when I arose for the first time in my life, to declaim an original speech. I stood it better however than I had thought I could. I wrote twelve pages of foolscap and spoke it off without once referring to the manuscript. I spoke about twenty minutes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eI have the second \"mark\" on chemistry, with another man, that is I have the same mark that he has, and our mark is second. I have not been appointed assistant professor yet, I still hope however that I will get this office after Jan. I was appointed \"sergeant\" yesterday (21st Nov) and will not have to stand post any more in the cold -- I will have to wear a sword now, and sit in the \"guardroom\"\ninstead of carrying a musket out in the sometimes chilly atmosphere. We are going to Richmond on 22nd Feb -- we have been ordered there, by government, Crawford's statue of Washington will be inaugurated then and the President will be there, beside many other distinguished personages. I am well at present -- I wish you would send me a few dollars of pocket money -- if you can spare it. I want it to pay one or two little debts, that [I have] contracted from time to time. I [have not] had any pocket money of any consequence. I will if I [live] pay you ten fold for all the mere money that you can send -- but oh! your kindness -- that I can never repay. Write soon -- give my love to (Mother, Mary, Harriet, Chris, Taylor, Ella May, \u0026amp; Blanche) and all my friends. Great God how my heart sickens when I leave John's name out of the above list - - - The stern tyrant -- Death-- has dealt harshly with us -- he has visited our house until now four of your sons, my brothers, sleep in the silent grave, it seems as if the number of your children can never remain long greater than seven. But I must hush these murmurings, against the [decrees?] of God -- Natures God I mean -- I hardly know whether to believe in the God of revelation or not, -- or rather I do not know whether I believe or not. Belief is not a voluntary act, we must understand partially at least everything that we would believe, or we can not reasonably believe. The faith of the great body of Christians is blind and scarcely deserves the name. Ask the most enthusiastic fanatic of our own day to explain an obscure passage of the Bible and two to one he will admit that he does not understand it -- while he holds out to the last, that he believes it. Write soon\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eYour affectionate Son\u003cbr\u003e\nJ. H. Chenoweth\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eV.M.I.\u003cbr\u003e\nDec 30th 1857\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDear Father\u003cbr\u003e\nYour very kind letter is at hand, I would have answered it sooner, but I thought I would wait until I could inform you with tolerable certainty where I will stand in my class (on Mathematics). The contest for the highest \"honor\" that will be awarded to my class at the Jan. Examination, has been quite animated and grows more \u0026amp; more exciting as we approach the end of the race. At present\nthe chances are greatly in my favour. To-morrow is the last day that we will recite on Mathematics and I have the \"first mark\" independently of several \"extras\" that I have \"handed in\" and which have not as yet been examined. All that is now necessary to render my success complete is for me to pass a good examination. This I am preparing to do, and from present appearances, I think that you may rest assured that I will stand at the head of my class (on math).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eI hope that Mother is not dangerously ill, and am pleased to learn that my surviving brothers and sisters are enjoying those blessings, which health always confers upon those who are so fortunate as to escape the \"ills that flesh is heir to.\" I received Mothers letter written just after John's death and answered it. I can not divine how it is that she did not receive my answer to that letter. I also received Mary's letter, (the one in which she speaked of your illness)and as well as I recollect, I am pretty certain that I answered it, and expressed my solicitude for your recovery.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccept my thanks for the $10 note enclosed in your letter. It is a nice Christmas gift and I will not forget your kindness should fortune smile upon me in future. Give my love to Mother, Mary, Harriet, Chris, Taylor, Ella, Blanche, \u0026amp; the baby. Tell Mother to write to me soon. I need not tell you that I was relieved of a great deal of anxiety when I received your letter and learned that you\nhad recovered. I had not received a letter from home for so long, that I really thought that something dreadful had happened. Tell Mary to write soon. I have the manuscript of my speech (11th) and will bring it home with me next July. Our question was, \"Which form of government is best -- adapted to the present state of society -- the Monarchical or Republican?\" I was on the [illegible] is\nthe Republican side, write soon\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eYour Affectionate Son\u003cbr\u003e\nJ.H. Chenoweth\u003cbr\u003e\nV.M.I.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eV.M.I.\u003cbr\u003e\nJan 9th 1858\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDear Father\u003cbr\u003e\nYour letter was received this morning, and as you appear somewhat anxious to learn where I stand in my class on mathematics, I conclude that I can not spend a few leisure moments more profitably than in giving you the desired information. So draw your chair up before your warm\nblazing coal fire and read what I am about to write. I will give you the full and true account of the issue of this, to me, very exciting contest. But know first that I am the successful competitor for the high honor which has called forth so much study and intense application.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAfter my conversation with you while I was on furlough, you will understand the technical terms that I am about to use. At the end of the race when the marks were added up, the maximum was found to be 219. My mark was 249.8; Mr. Clarke (who was the next best on the lists) had 243.7; Mr Lyell (from Richmond County) the third on the lists, had about 223. You will perceive from the above that I had the \"first mark\" by 6.1, (as 249.8 - 243.7 = 6.1). You will notice also that I had 30.9 above the maximum (249.8 -\n219 = 30.8). I will say again that the contest for first was exceedingly animated, every nerve was brought into active (if I am allowed the term nerve when speaking of mental endeavors and intellectual actions) by all the higher members of the class (Mr Clarke especially).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBut I have said nothing of the examination. The maximum, in the Examination Hall, was simply 3. (on math) Mr. Clarke made 2.90, Mr Lyell made 3, and I made 3.15, so, that I am first is shown not only by my recitation marks (249.8) but also by my examination mark (3.15). I made the highest mark that was made in the Examination Hall, as no one else made more than 3. The \"standing\" has not been announced officially, and will not be for two weeks, but I am certain that I am \"first\". I have not been examined in Chemistry or Latin yet. I have the third mark on Chemistry, and a very low mark on Latin, but these are of minor importance, as we do not graduate on them until July. We will now study Natural Philosophy, and will recite to Major Jackson (Miss Arnold's brother) on this branch of the courses.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eI am well and was happy to learn that all are well at home. A little child was burned to death in Lexington to day. Give my love to all at home and my kind uncles and aunts. Remember me to my Grand father and Grandmother \u0026amp;c. We are going to Richmond on the 22nd February.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eYour Affectionate Son\u003cbr\u003e\nJ. H. Chenoweth\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e(P.S.) I would have written more, but I \"must cut my coat according to my cloth,\" I have no more room on this sheet, write soon.\u003cbr\u003e\nJoseph\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eV.M.I.\u003cbr\u003e\nMarch 8th 1858\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDear Father\u003cbr\u003e\nI received your very welcome letter last Friday. It affords me much pleasure to learn that you are all well. I am not as well at present as I would wish to be. I caught cold while I was in Richmond and I have not entirely recovered from it yet. I am not too unwell to attend to my studies, and I hope I will get no worse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eYou ask me to tell you something about my recent visit to Richmond. Well, to begin I will say that \"our corps\" covered itself with as much glory as \"mud\" on this ever-to-be-remembered-occasion, and by the way, if any disinterested looker on had said this in my presence, I would without hesitation have called him a flatterer. In short, the pavement was covered with loose earth mixed with water, shoe-mouth-deep, nearly every day that we paraded, and we had to march through it with a measured step, regardless of its presence, and with our \"eyes to the front.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWe started from the V.M.I, Feb 15th at 7 o.c A.M, walked 8 miles to a point on the North River Canal, where two boats were waiting to receive us. We traveled down this canal until we came to the mouth of North River (it empties into the James), here we struck the great James River and Kanawha Canal, we proceeded via this canal until we arrived at Richmond, its eastern terminus. We were frozen up part of one night in the North River Canal, a Cadet fell over-board and broke through the ice, and was saved without receiving any serious injury -- beyond these little incidents nothing interesting happened to us while on the boats.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWe numbered 138 strong in ranks, and had two \"plebes\" along who could not drill well enough to appear on parade. We were cordially received by the citizens, perhaps more so than any other corps present, of which there was a great many. We were placed at the head of the columns, this was quite a compliment, or at least we considered it as such. It snowed considerably in the morning of the 22nd, notwithstanding this, the procession was perhaps two miles and a half long. On Saturday the 20th we escorted Genl Scott from the Exchange Hotel to the Capitol, where he was appropriately received by the Senate and House of Delegates. On the same day we escorted John B. Floyd, Secretary of War, from the Depot to his lodgings. Genl. Scott said that we Cadets drilled better than the Cadets at West Point. Mr. Conrad said that you saw the Statue when you were in Richmond. I think it magnificent. It is so natural, the Rider is so Washington-like, and the horse is so life-like. Crawford the Artist sleeps the sleep that knows no waking, but his name will live when the bronze which now almost breaths in praise of his Genius, shall have moldered into dust. I wish I could have seen you in Richmond. Did you succeed in accomplishing what you intended by your visit\nto the City? I hope you did.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eI have not been appointed Assistant Teacher yet, no one has. I have my office yet, and I wore my sword when I was in Richmond. Col Smith is not at home, he is in Washington, when he comes home I will make it all right with him about the deposit. We were in Richmond about a week. We arrived at the Institute on our return last Tuesday at 4 P.M. Give my live to all the family. My respects to Andrew Godin.\u003cbr\u003e\nYour Affectionate Son\u003cbr\u003e\nJ.H. Chenoweth\u003cbr\u003e\nV.M.I.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarch 30th 1858\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDear Mother\u003cbr\u003e\nI was prevented from forwarding my letter as soon as I intended, and I thought I would add a little to it before mailing it. One of my classmates, Mr. Hutter of Lynchburg, who has been traveling in the south for his health, has just returned. His lungs were affected. He lost one of them, but is restored to health again I believe.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnother of my classmates, Mr. Cooke of Portsmouth, was taken suddenly ill yesterday. I thought at first that his disease was congestion of the brain -- he raved like a maniac when first taken and we feared he would not live long. The physician was sent for, he was bled copiously -- went to sleep and slept soundly for two or three hours, awoke raving worse than ever, although his head had been covered all this time with ice: at length however, some medicine was [ ed] to him, which [ ]....reminded of the dreadful illness that carried poor lost Bernard from the stage of life.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eI have been elected to the office of orator for the Society of Cadets, and will have to make a speech in there, or rather our Hall next July. I wish some of my friends would come over, that is if I have a good speech, and if I have a poor one, they will do me a kindness by staying away. I am doing well so far as my studies are concerned.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs the basement of our house walled up with brick yet? Is the Academy finished? What kind of furniture is father making for our house? What young gentlemen is peculiarly attentive to Mary -- has she given the mitten to anybody else? You need not be uneasy about me in a moral point -- I am very moral I do not drink a drop of liquor. Glen McLean \u0026amp; Dick Brown were quite\ncomplimentary, so was Jacob Conrad, I hope I deserve the esteem. It is only three months until I can See you all -- write soon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eV.M.I.\u003cbr\u003e\nJune 20th 58\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDear Father\u003cbr\u003e\nI have been appointed \"Private Secretary\" to Col Smith, upon the condition that I remain at the V.M.I. until the first of August, therefore you need not send my furlough money until then. I should say will be appointed, as the appointments are not yet made -- and will not be before the 5th of July -- but this scarcely affects the matter, since the office has been promised me by the proper authority. Of course, whether I accept this office or not, will be entirely owing to what you think about it. The position offered me, is I believe the best one that will be given out -- and it is my hope that you will not object to my accepting -- and complying with the above mentioned condition. I am well. Give my love to all the family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eI have passed my examination on Latin \u0026amp; Philosophy. I am first, beyond a doubt, on Natural Philosophy -- and pretty low down on Latin. I will be examined tomorrow on Chemistry -- I have the first mark on this study with several others -- and will I hope stand abut third on it. I have a great deal of work on my hands just now -- I speak before a crowded house next Friday -- and am busy preparing for that occasion. Hope you are all well -- Tell Mother to write soon. Oh! how I long to see you all.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eYour Affectionate Son\u003cbr\u003e\nJ.H. Chenoweth\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo L Chenoweth\u003cbr\u003e\n(P.S) You may if you have it to spare send me a few dollars. I need it--Joseph\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e(P.S. No 2) My classmate (Mr. Govan) who was very ill when I last wrote is slowly recovering -- he narrowly escaped the grave. His Mother has been with him for some time, and if he gets well, it will be on account of good nursing -- as the physicians concluded at one time that he must die. Mr. Hutter (another class-mate) whose lungs were affected is about well, he is now at the V.M.I. attending to his studies. Mr. Cooke who had the intermittent fever is well. Mr. Govan's disease is brain-fever, \u0026amp; I fear\nnotwithstanding the present favorable symptoms, that he is not safe yet. Chenoweth\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e(P.S No 3) I saw Col Smith about my deposit when he was here -- before he started for Europe. He said that there was no danger of my not being allowed to go on with my studies in consequence of my indebtedness to the Institute, and gave me, for you, the enclosed note. The amount due the Institute, from me, is about $250 or more -- and $50 added to this as a deposit will make three hundred dollars -- This seems at first sight to be a larger sum -- but when we remember that no deposit has been sent for some time, the amount looks reasonable. The Col suggests that you give a negotiable note for $300 -- so that he may use it as money when he settles the affairs of the Institute with the state authorities -- Whether this is the best course to pursue is left wholly with you -- I would say though that if you have the money on hand -- send it -- by all means. I believe now that next year just before I graduate I will make an application for an Assistant Professorship in Mathematics -- in this way I will be enabled to pay the last installments of our debt -- myself -- But I will speak to you on this subject when I come home -- Excuse this long (P.S)\u003cbr\u003e\nJoseph\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eV.M. Institute\u003cbr\u003e\nNov 21st 1858\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDear Father\u003cbr\u003e\nYour long-looked-for letter came to hand yesterday (Saturday). I read it with great pleasure because I learned from it that you are getting along well with your work and that my friends at home are all well. Accept my thanks for the favor which you have conferred upon me, by paying D. Frown the $5, for me.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eYour opinions with reference to the action of the authorities of the Virginia Military Institute, since my matriculation here as a State Cadet, are certainly just. The Board of Visitors have, during the last few years, -- acted -- perhaps unintentionally in direct violation of the sacred obligations of contracts. I can conceive of no circumstances which they could reasonably point us to in justification of their course, when they made State Cadets pay for certain articles which had been guaranteed to these Cadets, by the regulations of the Institute, -- at the time of their appointment. If they tell us that the prices of beef -- butter -- and corn has-have increased since these Cadets entered the Institute -- We ask -- Is that any reason why they should make these Cadets pay for their washing -- their fuel -- their lights? By no means!, All good men will answer. This is no reason. And moreover no sufficient reason can be found for the post facto law -- by which these Cadets are made to pay for these articles, after the Virginia Military Institute had contracted with them -- to furnish them -- these things free of cost. -- It is a melancholy thought that the State of\nVirginia is by the action of her officers, prevented from accomplishing the noble object she had in view from exercising that high kind of charity she contemplated when she established her Military Institute. How much good will accrue to young Virginians who are in moderate circumstances even, from an Institution, in which the State proposes to educate them for a mere trifle while the men charged with the government of this Institution make these Young Men pay almost as much as their education would cost them at other Institutions where they would have to pay for every item in the list of College expenses. These young men, evidently, will not reap half the advantages which the State intended them to have when she built the Institution. When I came here, I expected to find good-men placed by the State, in the highest offices of the Virginia Military Institute. In some respects in some cases, I have not been disappointed. In other cases I have been totally disappointed. For I see presiding over a fountain of learning the waters of which I have been told, were almost as free as the air we breathe, men who like auctioneers cry -- Education!! Education!! Come buy!! Come buy!! The Price is Gold! Gold! Gold! Those who have the most, are most welcome to the soothing waters we sell!!! to the Instruction we impart!!! This is a sad state of things truly -- still, however sad, I feel that I\nshould not complain. For have I not received a blessing, an education which never would have been mine had the State refused to establish the Virginia Military Institute, or in other words, if this Institution did not exist at present. My only complaint, if I have any, is against those who are at the head of the Virginia Military Institute. Not against all of these, but some of them. I have been treated well enough by all of them yet I feel that they have not treated you as you should have been treated, that they have wronged you most seriously. It is with great satisfaction that I inform you that my little speech delivered on the 11th gave general satisfaction. I was highly complimented after I got through. I am progressing firmly in my studies -- and hope to take a pretty high diploma. I do not think -- now -- that I can stand first in my Class -- I am trying very hard though -- for that position. I will not stand below Third, I think, at the lowest. But time will tell. Our Society meets every Saturday night in our Hall (in the North Eastern Corner of Barracks) and I have come to the conclusion to speak at every meeting. We had quite an animated discussion last evening. I find that I improve much by engaging in the debates. The time will soon come when it will be my duty to select a profession or occupation. I wish when you write you would give me some advice on this subject. You know my nature, and can\njudge what would suit me best. Give my love to all the home-folks, and to all my other relatives. And to my other friends-- Remember me to Lilly, Dr Bosworth, Hughes \u0026amp;c. \u0026amp;c. Write soon.\u003cbr\u003e\nYours with great affection\u003cbr\u003e\nJ.H. Chenoweth\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVa Military Institute\u003cbr\u003e\nFeb 7th 59\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDear Mother\u003cbr\u003e\nYour very kind favor is at hand, and I proceed to reply immediately. I thought something more than ordinary was the matter at home. Had it been otherwise I would certainly have heard from you more frequently. I suppose you did not like to let me know that Taylor was so sick, and hence concluded to allow me to remain in blissful ignorance on this subject until you could\ninform me that he was nearly well. I am so glad that he is recovering. So glad that he is well enough to write to me, and that he will soon be well enough to go to school. I am also equally glad to hear that every body else at home is quite well. I received a letter from Mary some time ago. She was well. I can see from her letter that she is much pleased with the idea that she may learn music. It is my belief that she will be an apt scholar, since she has such an ardent desire to learn. I am expecting a letter from her\nnow. I have not heard from Father recently. He will write soon I suppose. I am well, and doing well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eI was elected the other day one of the Speakers for the next Fourth of July. I wish some of my dear home-friends could be here on that day. -- I am very busy just now, but amid all my trials and labors, the thought that in four-and-a-half months I may return home -- never fails to solace me. You say, very truly too, that you have never fully answered my first letter yet, and what pleases me much you add that, in your next you will say something about the matters touched upon in that letter. I hope father is doing well,\nand making money by his contracts at Weston. What a load will be taken off his shoulders and off of my mind too, when I graduate and commence life for myself. I feel that he has already done more for me than I deserve, and am determined to do all I can to repay him (in part, for I despair of repaying him in full) for all that he has, and you for what you have, done for my sake. Col. Smith, who returned from Europe some time ago is now attending to the duties of his office. He lectures every Saturday evening on Europe, and is quite entertaining. By the way, I think I was highly complimented the other day. I will tell you how it came about. If you recollect aright, you are aware that I delivered a speech on the 11th of last November (the Anniversary of the Institute). Well Col. Smith was in Europe at that time and did not hear what I had to say. When he returned he prevailed upon one of my friends to borrow the speech from me for him, and without my knowing it he took it (the speech) down to Richmond last month, and read it before the Board of Visitors, and strange to tell, the Col says that Body were much pleased with it. -- In my dreams -- I had not thought that this little speech would procure for me the admiration of the Board, and in my waking hours I can not persuade myself that I desire this admiration on account of my having made this speech.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrite soon. Give my love to all the children., and to Father when you see him. -- Also -- My love to all my Aunts Cousins Uncles -- Grandmother, and Grandfathers. Have you heard from Aunt Mary H lately? How is she and uncle H getting along in Kansas. On the other side of this leaf you will find a little letter for Taylor, in answer to his, which accompanied yours.--\u003cbr\u003e\nYour Affectionate Son\u003cbr\u003e\nJoseph H. Chenoweth\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVa Military Institute\u003cbr\u003e\nFeb 7th 59\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDear Taylor\u003cbr\u003e\nI was very sorry on account of your being sick when I heard about it. Somebody ought to have informed me that you were unwell before you commenced getting well. You say that you had not been out of doors, for a long time until the day on which you wrote to me, and that you took a good ride that day on Grandfather's old Gray Mare. I suppose this was very beneficial. You should ride out whenever you can get a gentle horse and the weather is fine. It is excellent exercise, this riding on horse-back.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIt pained me much when I heard that Joseph Keesey was so sick, with the Lung Fever. I hope he will get well. Who cut the wood for the girls to cook with -- when you were so sick, and Father was away from home? I suppose Ella \u0026amp; Blanche are much larger now than they were when I was at home last. Can Blanche say \"Big pig, little pig -- root hog or die,\" now. She could not say it when I was at home. I wish I could have been in Beverly when Big Sam Currence made the attempt to squeeze hell out of the people, and danced in church with Morgan Kittle, it must have been rich in the extreme. I am glad to hear that Mart Buckly has confessed his sins, and professed religion. It pleased me to know that Harriet and Criss are going to school, and that you will be well enough to go in a few days. Give my love to Harriet Criss - Ella - Blanche - and the Baby. Has the Baby been named yet? You ought to get Mr. Birkett to back your letters for you. You write very well for one so young but the letter would look better if you would get him to back it. You will soon learn to write well enough yourself. Give my respects to Burns and Emmet and Lee, and Worthington and Caleb and all of your young friends.\u003cbr\u003e\nYour Affectionate Brother\u003cbr\u003e\nJoseph\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVa Mil Institute\u003cbr\u003e\nJune 20th 1859\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDear Father\u003cbr\u003e\nYour letter together with my last circular and Col Smith's receipt for your $100 check, came to hand this morning. There is, as you very justly remark, great discrepancy between the estimated and the real amount expended by me during the last quarter, but you should remember that the estimated amount was only conjectural while the real amount is now accurately known. I have\nexamined my \"book,\" in accordance with your request, and I find that there is but one mistake made in the circular as compared with the \"book.\" Total expenses in the circular, should be (up to April 1st) $551.45c instead of $549.59c as it now stands. I am surprised at the fact that such a gross error was made by the Col when he estimated my expenses for 3 months at $20.41. By a simple arithmetical process he would have found that this estimate was unreasonably small, or he would have been convinced that my expenses up to the beginning of the present quarter were unjustly large. To show you how this is, I will perform the operation. Up to the beginning of the present quarter there were 40 months, which I spent at the V.M.I. In the present quarter there are 3 months. During the 40 months I expended $551.45c. How much would I expend during the present quarter? This question is answered below.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e40.: $551.45 :: 3 : $ x\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrom this proportion, which is nothing more nor less than the expression of a simple example under the \"Single Rule of Three,\" we find x = $41.35 for a probable estimate of what I should expend during 1 quarter. To this sum the Col should have added $10.00, the price of my Diploma, making in all $51.35. This should have been the Col's estimate. But it was a summer estimate\nand of course no provision was made for a pair of Winter Pants which I had made this spring. Adding $7.50 for the Pants and we have $51.35c + $7.50c = $58.85c. To this sum should also be added $9.00 = $67.85c for an estimate founded on positive knowledge and probably conjecture. Now let us see what my expenses really were. the \"book\" shows that I have expended during\nthe last three months $63.78c. Subtracting this from the estimate and we have $67.85c -$63.78c = $4.07c which shows that I have expended $4.07c less than an average for the whole time, during the present quarter. The three extraordinary items, Diploma, W Pants, and Interest, have cause my expenses for these 3 months to exceed the average $22.43c. The Pants, I was compelled to buy as I had none scarcely at the time, I have them yet and they are as good as new. $10.00 is the usual price for a Diploma, And as to the Interest it seems perfectly just that it should be paid. You will readily perceive from this \"mode of reasoning\" that either the charges made against me for the whole time are unjust, or those made against me for the present quarter are just. You have tacitly acknowledged the justice of the charges up to the beginning of the present quarter, by paying money on an estimate made in connection with these charges, so that, it seems we have to admit now the justice of the charges for the present quarter. My own opinion is, that you are very unjustly compelled to pay for some things which you did not agree to purchase when you sent me to the V.M.I., but which nevertheless have been furnished me. I allude to \"washing\" \"fuel\" \u0026amp; c. But while I believe this I do not hesitate to make known to you my firm conviction that you had better pay the whole debt. If you do not pay it you will be sued. This would be annoying to you, besides, you will have to maintain a suit against a wealthy \u0026amp; powerful corporation which would not be satisfied if the case should be decided against it -- in the lower courts but would carry it to the\nhighest tribunals in the Land, rather than have a precedent established which would cause the Institute to lose largely. You now have my conclusion and my opinions on the subject. Of course, however, you will act as you choose. One thing I would request of you -- viz -- not to do anything before the Fourth of July that might prejudice the Faculty and Board against me. Since you ask it I will not bind myself to pay the balance due the Institute, and I think I have a good reason for not doing this should they ask me to do it for I consider myself already bound to pay you what you have advanced on my behalf and it is not right that I should be bound to pay two parties for the same article. You are expected, I suppose, to answer Col Smith's \"horse-leech\" cry for more - more either in the affirmative or negative. On this point I will merely remark that you had better inform him in a very polite note that your resources are not infinite and that therefore you can not pay him just now. In other words, inform him that the means with which to liquidate the debt due the Institute are not in your possession. Then, when the blood ceases to flow, the \"Horse-Leech\"\nwill cease to annoy you. You can readily perceive the delicacy of my position.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCol Smith has, without my asking it, placed me under obligations to him by recommending me to the authorities of a College in Florida, as a suitable person for a situation there. Yet I feel that, this should not make me mum concerning his grasping propensities or at any rate those of the parties of whom he is but the agent. The State, God bless the old commonwealth, intended that the Institute should be a blessing to the poor, but the authorities of the Institute, God have mercy on their souls, have converted it into a Financial Inquisition and Col Smith is their \"Instrument of Torture\" with which they wring from honest poor men -- the money that they have earned as Jehovah directed, by the \"sweat of their brows.\" Let not then, Father, your maledictions be poured upon the passive \"Instrument\" but upon those who use it. Think not harshly of Col Smith but direct your anathemas against the Board of Visitors, or at least those of them who have been the cause of the present State of things, and who have done so much to \"violate the obligation of contracts.\" I would not be ungrateful -- and since Col Smith has granted you considerable indulgence I would advise you or rather I would request you not be hasty in forming your opinion of him. I may do him injustice in what I have said of him in these pages. I would speak my sentiments thus freely to no one but you and then only because I know that what I write now will be a \"sealed book\" after you have read it. I have not time now to send you a copy of my accounts, but what is better I send you my \"book.\" Some of the items you will not understand. I will explain them when I come home. Until then let the matter stand where it is, except in so far as simply informing Col Smith that you have not money with\nwhich to pay him now. When I shall have talked the matter over with you you can determine on your course of action. There is one mistake in Col Smiths letter The balance should be $121.35c instead of $123.00 as given by him. Say nothing in your letter to him that will injure me. The appointment at the Florida College has not been made yet. I will know when I come home what my fate will be. I will not be able to deliver my oration as I have something the matter with my throat not serious though only enough to prevent me from speaking. My love to the family.\u003cbr\u003e\nYour affectionate Son\u003cbr\u003e\nJ. H. Chenoweth\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVa Mil Institute\u003cbr\u003e\nOct 30th 1859\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDear Father\u003cbr\u003e\nYour letter is at hand. It is now Sunday, and I may as well appropriate the few leisure moments at my disposal to the pleasant duty of writing to you. I am sorry that I was such a goose as to forget -- or misunderstand -- (for I had not the letter before me when I wrote) -- the contents of the letter to which my last was an answer. I will now, I hope, satisfy you on the point which, it seems, most interests you. I shall not alter the number of my diploma -- nor shall I allow it to be altered, since it is your desire that the number shall remain as it is. I will here remark, however, that I care not a straw for the number of the diploma. This is the most insignificant part of the whole affair. The right to have the number \"one\" on the diploma is what alone deserves our attention. This right, as you know, has been transferred from me to another and I can not easily be convinced that it is entirely proper for me to retain that to which I have no right. In my own opinion, and in the eyes of some of my friends I may be entitled to the \"first honor\" in my class. This is not doubted. But it should be remembered that neither I nor my friends are authorized to judge, and that the Faculty of the Institute have the power to do what they have done, be it just or unjust. Nor should it be forgotten that the opinion of the Faculty as published in the Register will have more weight with the world than anything that could be said in my behalf by any other party. I will here drop a subject upon which too much has already been said with a repetition of my determination to allow the No \"1\" to remain on my diploma.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eI am glad to hear that you are progressing so finely with your work, and hope that you may soon bring it to a successful completion. I see that you have been studying the Geology that I left with you. I agree with you in the opinion you express -- with reference to the plan of the work. It was not, however, designed for those who study without a teacher or previous preparation, but for those who have passed over a certain part of the regular Scientific course. I am very fond of theories -- still -- I would always have them nailed together and supported by a few facts well established and well explained. Are you not mistaken in regard to the\ndrift agency? There is no cause, within my knowledge, now operating of sufficient power to transfer large boulders from one side of a mountain to the other. There are, doubtless, causes now acting but of a different nature from that which was the great agent during the \"drift period.\" I think you would progress more rapidly now with your geological studies if you had studied Chemistry first. Both are very interesting. Have you read the Intellectual Philosophy which I left with you. You would find it extremely\ninteresting, I have no doubt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eYou wish to know how I am getting along in my capacity as Professor. In answer to this query, I will say charmingly. I am much pleased with the occupation and, without egotism I say it, I regard myself competent to perform all the duties appropriate to the office. I study a good deal, too much indeed to allow of my doing much at anything else, and therefore I have not yet visited the Society Hall. I am not willing to speak on any subject, now, without thorough preparation of my speech. The consequence of this\nis that since I have not time to prepare, I do not speak at all. I think you will agree with me that it is best not to attempt anything when we doubt that we will do it well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eI can not say that I am entirely well. My throat bothers me some yet. I have to talk a great deal in the \"section room\" during recitations, and I find that it irritates my vocal organs to such an extent that I am sometimes forced to stop and rest awhile. Only for short periods however. Five or ten minutes. I explain everything that is difficult. In other respects I am entirely well. Write soon. My respects to Uncle Eli -- Harrison Kelly and Andrew Godden\u003cbr\u003e\nYour Affectionate\u003cbr\u003e\nSon Jas H. Chenoweth\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVa Mil Institute\u003cbr\u003e\nNov 19th 1859\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDear Mother\u003cbr\u003e\nYour very welcome letter reached me this evening. I would have replied by your other letter sooner if I had not started on a visit to New York about the time I received it. Of course you can, under the circumstances, pardon me for my remissness. Especially when I tell you that I will endeavor to do better in the future.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeveral companies of soldiers have been ordered to be present at Brown's execution. The Cadets have been ordered to hold themselves in readiness to be called on at any moment, and I believe that we will set out next Tuesday, at least we are expecting hourly an order from the governor, to that effect. For a short account of my visit to New York, I refer you to a letter which I wrote a few days ago to Taylor. I can not begin to tell half I saw, until I see you.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eI hear that Mary has two beaux, Elam Bosworth and Dr. Carson. I have learned too, that a third individual, Judson Suiter Esq. would be very attentive to her if she would allow it. She is very fortunate in having the two former gentlemen as suitors for her hand, but God grant, I say, that she may never give her hand or her heart to the latter individual. There was a time when I would have unwillingly owned him as my brother-in-law. That time has passed, however, and I can now say with real sincerity that I would rather see Mary in her grave, than in the family of a man who can so far forget himself as to tell a lady to \"go to Hell.\" What caused the coolness between Mary Catherine \u0026amp; Andrew Smiley? I thought that they were firm friends. I hope John Bosworth will do well in Beverly. He has always been my friend.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElla May writes very well for a girl of her age. She is certainly a good girl and must study well or she could not learn so fast. It will not be long until she will be able to write me a letter. That would be so nice! But, by the way, I can't see why those who can write do not let me hear from them. I am much pleased to know that Father has finished the Bridge, and that he will soon be with you all again to stay. I am well. Write soon. Give my love to Harriet, Chris, Taylor, Mary -- Ella May, Blanche and Charley -- the\nmischievous little dog. Kiss the little imp for me. Good night.\u003cbr\u003e\nYour Affectionate Son\u003cbr\u003e\nJ Hart Chenoweth\u003c/p\u003e"]}]}},"label":"Breadcrumbs"}}},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/vilxv_repositories_3_resources_188"}}],"included":[{"type":"facet","id":"repository_ssim","attributes":{"label":"Repository","items":[{"attributes":{"label":"Alexandria Library","value":"Alexandria Library","hits":2},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Correspondence\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1854\u0026f%5Brepository%5D%5B%5D=Alexandria+Library"}},{"attributes":{"label":"College of William and Mary","value":"College of William and Mary","hits":281},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Correspondence\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1854\u0026f%5Brepository%5D%5B%5D=College+of+William+and+Mary"}},{"attributes":{"label":"George Mason University","value":"George Mason University","hits":5},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Correspondence\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1854\u0026f%5Brepository%5D%5B%5D=George+Mason+University"}},{"attributes":{"label":"Hampden-Sydney College","value":"Hampden-Sydney College","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Correspondence\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1854\u0026f%5Brepository%5D%5B%5D=Hampden-Sydney+College"}},{"attributes":{"label":"The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon","value":"The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon","hits":3},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Correspondence\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1854\u0026f%5Brepository%5D%5B%5D=The+George+Washington+Presidential+Library+at+Mount+Vernon"}},{"attributes":{"label":"University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.","value":"University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Correspondence\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1854\u0026f%5Brepository%5D%5B%5D=University+of+Virginia%2C+Special+Collections+Dept."}},{"attributes":{"label":"Virginia Military Institute Archives","value":"Virginia Military Institute Archives","hits":49},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Correspondence\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1854\u0026f%5Brepository%5D%5B%5D=Virginia+Military+Institute+Archives"}},{"attributes":{"label":"Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University","value":"Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University","hits":8},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Correspondence\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1854\u0026f%5Brepository%5D%5B%5D=Virginia+Polytechnic+Institute+and+State+University"}},{"attributes":{"label":"Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library","value":"Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library","hits":44},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Correspondence\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1854\u0026f%5Brepository%5D%5B%5D=Washington+and+Lee+University%2C+Leyburn+Library"}}]},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/facet/repository_ssim.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Correspondence\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1854"}},{"type":"facet","id":"collection_ssim","attributes":{"label":"Collection","items":[{"attributes":{"label":"A. 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