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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

Returns a department letter addressed to Tyler of the 21st of August which Tyler mailed to the department by mistake. 1 p. LS.

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.

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.