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Partial draft of speech concerning the develpment of the Virginia Colony; claims that Virginia has the oldest representative government; feels that each man came to Virginia knowing his civil rights; and that is why Virginia wa so successful. 6 pp. Df.

Concerning the early relationship between the United States and Great Britain; traces the development of England; claims that Americans are fortunate to be the descendants of such an ancient and great country. 8 pp. Df.

Scope and Contents Referring to other forms government in comparison to that of the U.S.; feels that an "Almighty Providence" granted the American Constitution; believes that nature has provided for the commercial success of the American Continent; puts forth the notion that U.S. borders should extend straight across to the pacific; declares that the American government provides many advantages to its people; speculates on the future of the country. 21 pp. Df.

Scope and Contents Note regarding letter of 5 December, 1853, and the Friends of Ireland.

Scope and Contents Feels that a recent speech made referring to Tyler is unworthy; knows that Tyler is "a patriot and a gentleman"; intends to publish something to this effect in his nxt paper. 1 p. ALS.

Scope and Contents Questions the exclusion of the Irish-American from the Convention of the Friends of Ireland; wonders how Tyler, always a supporter of Irish Americans, could allow the "exclusion" of a newspaper of over 100,000 subscribers from such a Convention, of which Tyler is the Chairman. 4 pp. ALS.

Scope and Contents Will comply with Tyler's invitiation of a visit as soon as he can come to Philadelphia; praises him for his connection with the Irisih movement and claims him an "able and unflinching advocate"; feels that although michael Doheny and his fellow agitators should be condemned for their violence at the last Convention [of the Friends of Ireland], he must admit that they ahve led to progress for the cause; believes that together he and Tyler "can do much towards peace and cooperation"; declines any offer of a position in the delegation. 3 pp. ALS.

Scope and Contents Wishes Tyler to forward some enclosed pamphlets concerning the "Syracuse Convention." 1 p. ALS.

Scope and Contents Expresses relief that she is on Staten Island; discusses their children; reports that Fanny [PGH's sister] was in New York; hopes that "Aunt" Juliana McLachlan Gardiner has recovered from her illness; hopes that she will not return to "Sherwood Forest" while the war lastts; expresses surprise at learning that "David Gardiner had another son--tell him that I think he was very negligent not to announce the fact to us."; describes the christening party for Fanny's daughter. 8 pp. ALS. Including TCy of above ALS. Incomplete.

Scope and Contents Discusses family and friends. 1 p. TCy of ALS.