Abel Parker Upshur (1791-1844) Washington, D.C. to Nathaniel Beverley Tucker, Williamsburg, Virginia

Containers:
Box 50, Folder 5
Scope and content:

Discusses second term and thinks it proper for Tyler to seek reelection. They have less hope if he does not run. Tyler needs advice. Encloses abstract of plan for treasury issues for currency .Webb's book should be known as best Whig book of the day. Agrees with Tucker about it. Tyler isn't having free conversations with him or Tucker. Forwarded letter Tucker enclosed. Suggests Tucker buy Douglass off with $100. Knows self lacks patience and tolerance. Seminole war may end this winter.

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