Manuscripts

Calvin Blythe, Philadelphia, letter to John Tyler

Description: Autograph letter signed. Regarding meeting in Philadelphia about presidential election and Tyler's withdrawal from the race. (3 pages)
Type: Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Date: 1844 August 27
Call number: HM 71030
Creator: Tyler, John (1790-1862)(Opens in new tab)
Provenance: Gift of Laurie and David Chaffey, December 2, 2004.
Restrictions: Open for use by qualified researchers and by appointment. Please contact Reader Services at the Huntington Library for more information.

John W. Shrock, Millersburg, Ohio, letter to John Tyler, Washington, D.C

Manuscripts

Autograph letter signed, with addressed cover. Regarding Democratic Hickory Club's resolution on Tyler's withdrawal from presidential race. (3 pages)

HM 71054

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Calvin Blythe et al, Philadelphia, letter to John Tyler

Manuscripts

Letter signed. Invitation from a committee to attend 4th of July celebrations in Philadelphia. Signed by five individuals. (3 pages)

HM 71029

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Robert M. Lee et al, Philadelphia, letter to John Tyler

Manuscripts

Letter signed. From a committee desiring to make arrangements for Tyler's visit to Philadelphia; signed by 16 committee members. (2 pages)

HM 71048

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John Tyler papers

Manuscripts

This collection primarily consists of letters to John Tyler, from 1842 to 1852, many of them invitations to visit or attend various cities, clubs, societies, and celebrations. Correspondence also concerns the Democratic Party, politics; and the 1844 election, party division, and Tyler's withdrawal from the race. Also present are financial records of White House expenses while Tyler was in office in 1844, Tyler's opinion on the published correspondence of Henry Clay, and a document in Tyler's hand regarding the 1830s military leave of absence case of a Lieutenant Schamberg. In addition, the collection contains an 1838 copybook belonging to Benjamin Harker, the son of Benjamin Harker, founder of the Harker Pottery Company in East Liverpool, Ohio.

mssTyler

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Abraham Hatfield et al, New York, letter to John Tyler

Manuscripts

Autograph letter. Is sending resolutions passed at the Conference of Democrats of the City and County of New York, 1844 August 6, regarding presidential election and party division. Includes copy of resolutions. Letter signed by eight individuals. (3 pages)

HM 71044, HM 71036

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Chester W. Chapin, Springfield, Massachusetts, letter to John Tyler, New York

Manuscripts

Autograph letter signed. Regarding Tyler's visit to Massachusetts. (1 page)

HM 71034

Calvin Blythe, Philadelphia, letter to John Tyler

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