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Tyler, John (1790-1862) to Mary Tyler

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00128 Author/Creator: Tyler, John (1790-1862) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 March 1830 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope : free frank ; 24 x 20 cm.

Summary of Content: Replies to his daughter concerning a discussion of the Duke of Marlborough and Charles XII of Sweden. Then proceeds to discuss English writers and Joseph Addison's and Richard Steele's Sir Roger De Coverley papers. Writes that he hopes to be home next Sunday but advises her not to expect him as his movements are uncertain.

People: Tyler, John, 1790-1862
Jones, Mary Tyler, 1815-1848
Marlborough, John Churchill, Duke of, 1650-1722
Charles XII, King of Sweden, 1682-1718
Addison, Joseph, 1672-1719
Steele, Richard, Sir, 1672-1729

Historical Era: National Expansion and Reform, 1815-1860

Subjects: PresidentChildren and FamilyLiterature and Language ArtsGlobal History and US Foreign PolicyGlobal History and US Foreign PolicyVice President

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