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John Tyler ALS

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John Tyler ALS
"WINNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED AFTER THE AUCTION ENDS BY THE AUCTIONEER ONCE ALL BIDS HAVE BEEN PROCESSED TO DETERMINE THE WINNER FOR EACH LOT."
Somewhat amusing autograph letter signed by John Tyler as President, written to his eldest daughter Mary Tyler Jones regarding the management of his Sherwood Forest plantation and contemplating what lady he should marry. Datelined Washington, 21 April 1844, letter reads in part, ''My dear daughter. I enclose $120 of which to give to the sawyers…and the balance you can use to supply such wants as any from time to time arise…the articles you wish for are sent - so that now your wants are supplied and I hope you will be in better health - a trip to Williamsburgh or even here might be of service to you - I do not fear so much the noise of the hammers or the scent of the paint where that work is begun and there is no reason why the painter should not soon be on the spot…I have received a proposition to address, a lady worth 300,000 in cash besides houses…but if I get married at all it will to J.G, or no one - she is the greatest thing now living and it is better to give you a young step-mother than an old one. My dear daughter I know will be satisfied with any course I may take, as in advancing my own happiness I shall in no degree be unmindful of her - with love to all. Your father, J. Tyler. [postscript:] politics are wearing a turbulent aspect - Tell Mr. Castle and the Sawyers that as soon as the…is sold they can have more money.'' Two months after this letter was written, Tyler married Julia Gardiner (''J.G.''), whom Tyler met in 1842 when she and her family visited Washington. Tyler kept his marriage to Gardiner a secret until the ceremony was performed, only asking his son John Tyler Jr. to be present at the nuptials. Three page document measures 8'' x 10''. Repairs to verso of page three and a few scattered stains, else fine.