Papers, 1864-1888.

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Papers, 1864-1888.

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Collection consists primarily of letters to Julia (Gardiner) Tyler, widow of President John Tyler and a resident of Staten Island, N.Y., and Richmond and Charles City County, Va. Correspondents are primarily family members and friends, and there is some information on the settling of John Tyler's estate.

166 items.

Virginia Historical Society Library

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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....