Elizabeth Priscilla Cooper Tyler to her husband Robert Tyler

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Box 1, Folder 16
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Letter from Elizabeth Priscilla Cooper Tyler to her husband Robert Tyler who was the son of U.S. President John Tyler and served as private secretary to his father. Writes about the election and Robert's future. References to Polk, Calhoun, General Jackson (his preference for President). Expresses vexation and pain "at the absolute injustice done to father." Reference to "union ticket," "democratic party." Gives advice, suggesting her husband needs a future assignment (go into law?)and strike out for own fortune. She makes reference to King of France who marched uphill and down again with 20,000 men. Reverse of letter is a note from John Tyler, "The Advice you give Robert is excellent..." Addition to the John Tyler Papers. Mss. Acc. 2005.57 Addition

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