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Business matters, which he asks Gardiner to look into; states that he is looking for a residence for his wife, who doesn't want to live at "Sherwood Forest," (Charles City County, Virginia) forever. 3 pp. ALS

Comments on Robert's resolutions adopted by the Pennsylvania Democratic Party, fears Democrats will not succeed in next congressional elections because of the enormous increase in expenditures, mentions statement made by [Henry A.] Wise in Williamsburg that the College [of William and Mary] was "the most superb body of equal size he had ever seen," says of Wise that 'his eye is steadily fixed on 1860" [presidential election], feels that he[JT] is the last of the Virginia Presidents, suggests remedy for ailment of his grandson, plans to move to Hampton, 3 pp. ALS

Tyler analyzes his son's letter about the Zolverein Treaty; confesses that, as a father of six and a supervisor of a household, he is no Cicero or Pliny, but opts to live out his days in Virginia. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

Brief business note asking Gardiner to give enclosed check to portrait artist; predicts hard times due to bad crop. 2 pp. ALS. Including ALS, Julia Gardiner Tyler, "Villa Margarett," [Hampton, Va.], to Col. David L. Gardiner Asks her brother to have Margaret's portrait sent as soon as possible and to put it directly in the care of the steamer's captain. 1 p.

Encloses a check; wishes she could see New York "all arrayed for the holidays"; discusses her children's excitement over Santa Claus; encloses a letter for Sarah T[hompson] and asks her mother to have David Gardiner deliver it, "if you think it worthwhile to let Sarah receive it David must not seem to know its contents..."; gives news of Charles City Co. neighbors; reports that everyone is "pleased with Margaret's portrait"; asks for 2 yards of cloth for trimming; reports that the President had a letter from Dr. [Sprogue?] and a volume on distinguised clergymen; reports that they are to receive a miniature of the Miles' equestrian statue of Washington; instructs her mother not to send the letter to Sarah "unless you think David's engagement will certainly be consumated..."; sends Christmas greetings to Harry [Beeckman]. 4 pp. ALS.

Includes typescripts of correspondence between Julia (Gardiner) Tyler and her son, daughter, step-daughter [Letitia (Tyler)] Semple concerning [H.G.Beeckman], Reconstruction, portraits from "Sherwood Forest," advice to sons, "Villa Margaret" and taking Lyon G. Tyler to University of Virginia. 63 items. TCys of ALSs.

Apologizes for not being able to attend their 4th of July celebration; claims taht the National Democratic Party is the only one that is a truly national party; declares that the [Presidential] Administration cannot be held responsible for many of the problems and in fact has really helped the Party. 4 pp. ALS. Including TCy of above ALS. 2 pp.

States that he and Wise do not agree on Popular Sovereignty; claims that he does not want Wise to change his views, he simply wants him to manage them better; tells Wise this only because he is his friend and is genuinely worried about his political career; feels that Wise can not win if he openly declares against the President and the Party. 4 pp. ALS. Printed in Auchampaugh.

Is happy to congratulate Boswell on the burth of a son; would like to be presented "affectionately" to Boswell's wife; wants information in Boswell's brother John and his daughter Julia; claims that he is "as poor as ever"; informs Boswell that his family is well. 4 pp. ALS.

Claims that "LeComption" takes Wise away from his true friends; informs Wise of an article "against him" in the Union; claims that the President is "vastly annoyed" with Wise; predicts that at the State Convention, Kansas will be admitted under the LeCompton plan. 3pp. ALS.