John Tyler, Jr., New Orleans, Louisiana, to John Sherman, Washington City, D.C., 1879

Containers:
Box 14, Folder 2
Scope and content:

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.

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