8 March 1859
Tyler, John (1790-1862)
Autograph letter signed
Title: to Robert Tyler
Writes a letter to his son in which he touches the issue of slavery and the election of 1860. Discusses "Healy's portrait of me" as admirable and being "often mortified at the misrepresentations of me which are occasionally seen in the print shops." Discusses the plans and character of James Semple. In regard to current affairs he writes: "The Country, I fear, is in a bad state." Attributes the dissension among Democrats as "about a mere abstraction." Comments that "A cotton region will have slaves, while a grazing country [western territories] does not want them." Predicts a Democratic…
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