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Preferred Citation:
Tyler Family Papers, Group A - H, Additions, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary
Acquisition Information:
Accessions 1996.54, 1997.63, 1998.23, 2000.14, 2001.15, 2002.16, 2002.24, 2003.14, 2003.32, 2004.61, 2005.20 and 2005.57 were purchased. Acc. 1999.27 is a gift of Mrs. Genevieve Quackenbush. Acc. 1995.24 is a gift of Ms. A. Callis. Acquisition information for material received after 7/13/2009 is available by consulting a Special Collections Research Center staff member. Acc. 2013.289 purchased for Swem Library with support from the Clarice Garrison Quasi Fund. Accession 2022.168, donated by Steven Howe.
Processing Information:
Acc. 2011.063 added by Benjamin Bromley in February 2011.
Family History:
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Scope and Contents
Additions to the Tyler Family Papers that are not shelved with Mss. 65 T97 Tyler Family Papers, Groups A-H are included on the pdf inventories.
Please see the record for 65 T97 Tyler Family Papers.
Many of these additions can logically be incorporated into the Groups A-H, and possibly will be in the future.
Arrangement of Materials:
Arranged into three series. Series I. Correspondence, Series II. Printed Materials, Series III. Lyon G. Tyler Family Additions, and Series IV. Professional Papers.
Related Material
Mss. 65 T97 Tyler Family Papers.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
- Accomack County (Va.)--History
- Bunker Hill Monument (Boston, Mass.)--History.
- Clay, Henry, 1777-1852
- Correspondence
- Dueling
- Eastern State Hospital (Va.)--History--19th century
- Editorials
- Galt, John Minson, II, 1819-1862
- Graves, William J. (Congressman), 1806-1876
- Greenleaf, Joseph
- Holloway, Laura C. (Laura Carter), b. 1848
- Letters (correspondence)
- McCandlish (Colonel)
- Minge (Dr.)
- Plantation life--Virginia--History--19th century
- Poughkeepsie Lyceum (N.Y.)
- Presidents' spouses--United States
- Presidents--United States--Election
- Sherwood Forest (Virginia : Estate)
- Shields, Howard
- Tyler, John, 1790-1862
- Tyler, Mary
- Tyler, Robert, 1816-1878
- United States--Politics and government--1815-1861
- Virginia State Senate
- Virginia--History
- Virginia--History--19th century
- Virginia--Politics and Government--19th century
- Waggaman, George
- Wheaton (Mr.)
- Whig Party (U.S.)
- Wickliffe, C.A
- Wise, Henry A. (Henry Alexander), 1806-1876
Significant Persons Associated With the Collection
- Clay, Henry, 1777-1852
- Galt, John Minson, II, 1819-1862
- Graves, William J. (Congressman), 1806-1876
- Greenleaf, Joseph
- Holloway, Laura C. (Laura Carter), b. 1848
- McCandlish (Colonel)
- Minge (Dr.)
- Shields, Howard
- Tyler, John, 1790-1862
- Tyler, Julia Gardiner, 1820-1889
- Tyler, Lyon Gardiner, 1853-1935
- Tyler, Mary
- Tyler, Robert, 1816-1878
- Tyler, Sue Ruffin, 1889-1953
- Waggaman, George
- Wheaton (Mr.)
- Wickliffe, C.A
- Wise, Henry A. (Henry Alexander), 1806-1876
Significant Places Associated With the Collection
- Accomack County (Va.)--History
- Sherwood Forest (Virginia : Estate)
- Virginia--History
- Virginia--History--19th century
- Virginia--Politics and Government--19th century
Container List
- Mixed Materials box: 1 Folder: 1 id61734
Julia Gardiner Tyler to Mrs. Laura Holloway1869Scope and Contents
ALS of Julia Gardiner Tyler to Mrs. Laura Holloway, author of First Ladies, dated September 20, 1869, about interviewing other first ladies. ALS. Mss. Acc. 1993.19 Addition
- Mixed Materials box: 1 Folder: 3 id61658
John Tyler to Howard Shields1821Scope and Contents
ALS ofJohn Tyler to Howard Shields, November 2, 1821, saying he would not run in the next election for the state senate but was sure if he did run he'd be re-elected. Concern with family matters. Mss. Acc. 1996.54 Addition
- Mixed Materials box: 1 Folder: 4 id61546
Julia Gardiner Tyler, Sherwood Forest, to William Evarts1876Scope and Contents
ALS of Julia Gardiner Tyler, Sherwood Forest, to William Evarts dated November 1, 1876. She congratulates him on his speech in support of the Republican nominee; "That address almost persuaded me to be a Republican--but I case out among the Rebels!" 3 p. Mss. Acc. 1997.63 Addition
- Mixed Materials box: 1 Folder: 5 id61645
John Tyler, Williamsburg, Virginia, to unnamed newspaper editor1840Scope and Contents
ALS from John Tyler, Williamsburg, Virginia, to unnamed newspaper editor, February 16, 1840. Written while John Tyler was running for Vice President. Asks if General Bailey plans to desert the Whig cause which would diminish the Whig vote in Accomack (County). He hopes to carry Virginia. Mss. Acc. 1998.23 Addition
- Mixed Materials box: 1 Folder: 6 id61646
George Allen in Boston, Massachusetts, to Joseph Greenleaf1843Scope and Contents
Copy of ALS from George Allen in Boston, Massachusetts, to Joseph Greenleaf in Brockport, New York, dated June 16, 1843. He describes the dedication of the Bunker Hill Monument and the attendance of President John Tyler and his son, Robert Tyler. Includes typescript. Mss. Acc. 1999.27 Addition
- Mixed Materials box: 1 Folder: 7 id61647
John Tyler, Williamsburg, Virginia to Congressman Henry A. Wise1838Scope and Contents
John Tyler, Williamsburg, Virginia to Congressman Henry A. Wise regarding a duel between Congressman William J. Graves and Congressman Jonathan Cilley, dated March 18, 1838. He also gives his thoughts on running for the U.S. Senate from Virginia. Transcription included. Mss. Acc. 2000.14 Addition
- Mixed Materials box: 1 Folder: 8 id61648
Charles F. Mayer, Baltimore, Maryland to Robert Tyler of Washington City1842Scope and Contents
Charles F. Mayer, Baltimore, Maryland to Robert Tyler of Washington City, dated April 16, 1842. Discusses the Patriot, the Whig politics and Henry Clay. Mss. Acc. 2001.15 Addition
- Mixed Materials box: 1 Folder: 9 id61653
John Tyler, Sherwood Forest, to "Mr. Wheaton"1856Scope and Contents
John Tyler, Sherwood Forest, to "Mr. Wheaton," dated June 9, 1856. Tyler declines Mr. Wheaton's offer to deliver his lecture "the dead of my Cabinet" before the Poughkeepsie (New York) Lyceum, agrees with him on the advisability of "kindling the fires of fraternal feeling among the people of the Sates" to avoid disunion in the future. Mss. Acc. 2002.16 Addition
- Mixed Materials box: 1 Folder: 11 id61654
J[ohn] Tyler, Sherwood Forest, to Robert [Tyler]1854Scope and Contents
J[ohn] Tyler, Sherwood Forest, to Robert [Tyler], dated November 24, 1854. Writes that he has received Robert's letter with enclosed notes, he has suffered from lithic acid, Colonel McCandlish is "strickent down with paralysis while arguing a cause" and Geo[rge] Waggaman has married an heiress. Mss. Acc. 2002.24 Addition
- Mixed Materials box: 1 Folder: 12 id61655
John Tyler of Sherwood Forest to Messrs. Tilford and Samuel of Frankfurt County, Kentucky1847Scope and Contents
John Tyler of Sherwood Forest to Messrs. Tilford and Samuel of Frankfurt County, Kentucky, dated March 2, 1847. Gives direction for payment. Mss. Acc. 2003.14 Addition
- Mixed Materials box: 1 Folder: 13 id61656
John Tyler to Honorable C. A. Wickliffe1846Scope and Contents
John Tyler to Honorable C. A. Wickliffe, dated January 11, 1846. Tyler is having Wickliffe's letter delivered to Dr. Minge who is a near relative of Ben Harrison's family. If Wickliffe needs other depositions, he advised him to word the notice to include Dr. Minge and others to obtain a multitude of witnesses in Petersburg. Nathaniel Nelson or John Seldon would be willing to have their depositions taken. Tyler is devoted almost exclusively to private affairs. "Tremendous cannonade for Oregon is kept up in Washington, yet the noise of it scarcely reaches me." Mss. Acc. 2003.32 Addition
- Mixed Materials box: 1 Folder: 14 id61657
President John Tyler, Washington, D.C., to Dr. John Galt1843Scope and Contents
Letter bordered in black, from President John Tyler, Washington, D.C., to Dr. John Galt, Williamsburg, Virginia, dated March 28, 1843. Talks of the report on the Williamsburg Lunatic Asylum (Eastern State Hospital). "It must be a source of the highest gratification to every lover of his species to become satisfied that a disorder of so appalling a character as that of which you treat..." "I congratulate you upon the distinquished success owhich has marked your superintency..." Mss. Acc. 2004.61 Addition
- Mixed Materials box: 1 Folder: 15 id68214
Letters from John Tyler1853 and 1855Scope and Contents
November 17, 1853 letter from John Tyler concerning a heat register at Sherwood Forest. November 15, 1855 letter by John Tyler about attending the theater and paying Miss Mullen and an Irish girl. Mss. Acc. 2005.02 Addition
- Mixed Materials box: 1 Folder: 16 id61547
Elizabeth Priscilla Cooper Tyler to her husband Robert Tyler184?Scope and Contents
Letter from Elizabeth Priscilla Cooper Tyler to her husband Robert Tyler who was the son of U.S. President John Tyler and served as private secretary to his father. Writes about the election and Robert's future. References to Polk, Calhoun, General Jackson (his preference for President). Expresses vexation and pain "at the absolute injustice done to father." Reference to "union ticket," "democratic party." Gives advice, suggesting her husband needs a future assignment (go into law?)and strike out for own fortune. She makes reference to King of France who marched uphill and down again with 20,000 men. Reverse of letter is a note from John Tyler, "The Advice you give Robert is excellent..." Addition to the John Tyler Papers. Mss. Acc. 2005.57 Addition
- Mixed Materials box: 1 Folder: 17 id61719
John Tyler to daughter Mary Tyler1831Scope and Contents
Letter, Feb 16,1831, of John Tyler to daughter Mary Tyler. Concerns enclosing a letter from John Waggamen [not present], health of Aunt W.; Aunt W. opened school with Mary [cold weather in Washington]; would be improper for you to answer John's letter; "near relationship between you, would still leave you liable to the talk of …busy-bodies"; pleased at assurance from many quarters of her attention to studies and deportment; purchase a piano for her; dresses and write to Maria Seawell by private conveyances". Mss. Acc. 2006.01 Addition
- Mixed Materials box: 1 Folder: 22 id84333
President John Tyler to his daughter, Mary Tyler Jones1844Scope and Contents
Contains letter, 21 April 1844, from President John Tyler to his daughter, Mary Tyler Jones. Includes discussion of the expansion of the Sherwood Forest plantation as well as his relationship with Julia Gardiner. Mss. Acc. 2011.063 Addition
- Mixed Materials box: 1 Folder: 23 id91786
John Tyler, Green Way, Charles City County, (father of US President), to Judge Nelson, Westover,1800Scope and Contents
John Tyler, Green Way, Charles City County, (father of US President), to Judge Nelson, Westover, 20 June 1800, concerning a funeral at which Bishop Madison will preach the sermon. ALS. 1 p. Reports that Bishop Madison will preach a funeral sermon at the Court House; extends invitation to attend; the funeral itself will be "quite private...with a few friends." Earlier ID number: Mss. Sm. Coll. Add.30
- Mixed Materials box: 1 Folder: 24 id174778
John Tyler to Hugh Blair Grigsby1859Scope and Contents
Letter, 8 Mary 1859, from John Tyler to Hugh Blair Grigsby concerning the proposal of Edward S. Joyner regarding the Grammar School at the College of William & Mary.Mss. Acc. 2012.386 Addition
- Mixed Materials box: 1 Folder: 25 id225520
Letter written to George Sykes, a Democratic Congressman from New Jersey1845 April 16Scope and Contents
Letter written to George Sykes, a Democratic Congressman from New Jersey, regarding the return of some letters sent to John Tyler while President, urging the nomination of former New Jersey Governor Peter D. Vroom, Jr. to the Supreme Court. The letter appears not to have been written by Tyler but may have been dictated by Tyler. Tyler did sign "J Tyler" on the address leaf himself. Mss. Acc. 2013.289
- Mixed Materials box: 1 Folder: 26
Envelope for Lizzie G (?) Tyler's HairScope and Contents
Envelope with note, " My Mother's Hair and flowers from her grave, and my Father's hair." Folder paper inside envelope states, "Lizzie G {?] Tyler's hair. Hair has been removed and is stored in the Artifact Collection.
- Mixed Materials box: 1 Folder: 2 id68216
Newspaper article about Julia Gardiner Tyler1976Scope and Contents
Copy of a newspaper article about Julia Gardiner Tyler from the Staten Island Sunday Advance, October 17, 1976. Mss. Acc. 1995.24 Addition
- Mixed Materials box: 1 Folder: 10 id68513
Sheet music by St. George Tucker1863Scope and Contents
Sheet music by St. George Tucker, 1863, entitled The Southern Cross. To be added later to Tyler Papers, Group G. Mss. Acc. 2002.23 Addition
Backlog material. Most items relate to Tyler Family Papers, Group E, about the Lyon G. Tyler Family. Mss. Acc. 2008.198 Addition
- Mixed Materials box: 1 Folder: 18 id68349
Writings by Other Authors1935 and undatedScope and Contents
Chapter XVI of Thomas T. McGuire's manuscript, House Divided, about Abraham Lincoln. Letter from McGuire to Mrs. Lyon G. Tyler, dated May 8, 1935. Other writings by William Frederick, Sarah Waddill Hubbard, Frank E. Vandiver and Mary Gayle Gorgas.
- Mixed Materials box: 1 Folder: 19 id68352
Sherwood Forest1932Scope and Contents
Writings about "Sherwood Forest" by Lyon G. Tyler.
- Mixed Materials box: 1 Folder: 20 id68393
Correspondence - Lyon G. Tyler1931-1934Scope and Contents
Letters from Mrs. Alice Nicholson, Mrs. Edward Curtis, Mrs. Harold Lamb and a letter from his wife, Sue Ruffin Tyler, while recuperating from an illness (undated).
- Mixed Materials box: 1 Folder: 21 id68382
Correspondence - Mrs. Susan Ruffin Tyler1935-1950Scope and Contents
Letters concerning work and estate of Lyon G. Tyler, application to and attendance at St. Christopher School in Richmond, Virginia for Lyon and Harrison Tyler, solicitations and form letters.
- Mixed Materials Small Collections Oversize Box 5 Folder: 22
Land certificate granted to John Bourland by President John Tyler's signed by son and secretary Robert Tyler1843 December 5Scope and Contents
Land certificate granted to John Bourland of Hardin County, Tennessee with President John Tyler's name signed by son and secretary Robert Tyler. John Bourland was granted 159.80 acres of land in Pontotoc, Mississippi. The certificate was granted in adherence to several treaties between Chickasaw Native Americans and the United States including those dated October 20, 1832, May 24, 1834 and the act of Congress of the 24th of April, 1820, entitled "An act making further provision for the sale of Public Lands." President John Tyler is listed as the conferrer of the certificate and it is affixed with the seal of the general land office.