Diary and correspondence, 1840-1887 (bulk 1840-1860).

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Diary and correspondence, 1840-1887 (bulk 1840-1860).

Typed, annoted copies of a diary (1840-1841) and correspondence of the Gardiner family of New York, with information about their business dealings, political associations, and their relation to the Tylers of Virginia.

.4 linear ft.

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Tammany Hall.

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Tyler, Julia Gardiner, 1820-1889

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The darling of the capital, Julia Gardiner Tyler was the second wife of the tenth President, John Tyler. She became First Lady from 1844 to 1845 after their secret engagement and wedding. Daughter of Juliana McLachlan and David Gardiner, descendant of prominent and wealthy New York families, Julia was trained from earliest childhood for a life in society; she made her debut at 15. A European tour with her family gave her new glimpses of social splendors. Late in 1842 the Gardiners went to Was...

Tyler, John, 1790-1862

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John Tyler (b. March 29, 1790, Charles City County, Virginia–d. January 18, 1862, Richmond, Virginia), was the tenth President of the United States (1841–1845) and the first to succeed to the office following the death of President William Henry Harrison....

Gardiner, David Lion

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David L. Gardiner was the son of David Gardiner, a lawyer and New York State Senator, and Juliana McLachlan, the wealthy heiress of a Scottish brewer. His sister Julia, married President John Tyler in 1844. David L. Gardiner was in the first American Gold Rush company to travel to the Pacific by crossing Mexico. He was among the earliest Easterners to arrive in San Francisco, in Apr. 1849 and was the first merchant in the new city of San Diego in 1850. From the description of David L...

Gardner family.

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Gardiner, David, 1784-1844

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Tyler family.

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Seager, Robert, 1924-2004

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Robert Seager II, author of: "And Tyler too: a biography of John and Julia Gardiner Tyler." From the description of Correspondence, 1832-1875 (bulk 1840-1869). (Washington & Lee University). WorldCat record id: 53308441 Seager is author of: "And Tyler too: a biography of John and Julia Gardiner Tyler," 1963. From the description of Diary and correspondence, 1840-1887 (bulk 1840-1860). (Washington & Lee University). WorldCat record id: 319064712 ...

Gardiner, Juliana McLachlan, 1799-1864

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Beeckman, Margaret Gardiner, 1822-1857

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Gardiner, Alexander, 1818-1851

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