Abel Parker Upshur (1791-1844) Washington, D. C. to Nathaniel Beverley Tucker, 1841

Containers:
Box 50, Folder 50
Scope and content:

Tyler is relying on him for counsel. Department left in a mess. Wants to reform it. Distributed address Tucker sent him. Catlett wishes to buy his land. Does not want Tucker to give up law professorship in favor of Upshur. Worried about loco focos. Encloses Deane's letter to Dew. Inclined to favor Tredegar Iron Works. Tyler will soon be with Tucker. Urges Tucker to instruct Tyler in use of patronage. Explain your bank scheme to Tyler. Spoke to Tyler about Tucker and insinuated what was due him. Asks if he should resign his appointment as Visitor of William and Mary. Asks for copy of his fiscal scheme. Glad college has favorable auspices.

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