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Scope and Contents Comments on death of Mr. Beeckman; the mild climate of California; three [3] fires which have swept from San Francisco, the last of which destroyed a souvenir he was keeping for Tyler; discusses last admission of California as a state into the Union; tells of mail received from the family from the Panama (steamboat). 4 pp. TCy of ALS. Inclyding TCy (incomplete) of the above ALS. 1 p.

Scope and Contents He understands her inability to write more often; warns her that many are using his and Alexander Gardiner's names in attempting to gain favors from the President; states that he will inform the President in writing personally in any case they are interested in. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

In this case he is the defending attorney for John and Michael Castillo, accused of assault and battery; Tyler presents a detailed account of the trial; complains that the case has been misrepresented. 2 pp. Df.

Draft of a speech; missing first two pages; concerns a treaty; Tyler does not feel that the treaty should have stipulation; refers to the Ottoman territory; stands against the old motto that "might makes right"; missing pages four and five; defends the President against attacks that he has given out appointments to unworthy recipients. Df.

Scope and Contents Concerning the Presidential Administration; enumerates the constitutional duties of the President and adds that he has other "unwritten" duties. 18 pp. Df.

Scope and Contents Explains what rights Americans have and why they have them; explains how these righs affect the accused; claims that the charged was not legally made; reminds the jury that it is the "agent of the law"; includes another address concerning the District Attorney and his case against the defendant. 16 pp. AMs.

Has had an interview with Mr. Thomas Whyte, Secretary of the State Directory; refers to the Emigrant Aid Society. 1 p. ALS.

Scope and Contents Regrets that he cannot attend the meeting of the Supreme Directory on the 29th; feels that the conduct of the Secretary [McGowan], is not satisfactory. 1 p. ALS. Including Cy of ALS from Dr. Smith, [Boston, Mass], to Dr. McGowan 4 March, 1856, concerning the sending of "monies" to the Treasurer. 1 p.

Scope and Contents Horsford extended an invitation to Mr. and Mrs. Tyler to join his wife and him at their home in Cambridge before the Tylers head south. 1 . TCy of ALS.