Lot 616
Tyler, John. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, 10 x 7¾ in., Sherwood Forest (Charles City, Virginia), Nov. 8, 1859. With holograph integral address leaf. To former Governor of Virginia (John) Floyd, Secretary of War: "My Dear Governor, I need scarcely express to you my opinion of Lt. Richd. C. Drum in writing, as you are already well aware of it. The brother of the late Capt. Drum who fell most gloriously under the walls of Mexico in the late war has been an object of interest to me since my first acquaintance with him, and that interest has been greatly encreasd upon a more intimate acquaintance. Pardon me therefore for writing with others in the wish for his advancement in the line of the Commissariat when opportunity may offer - and be assured of my constant esteen & regard and best wishes for your health and happiness. Truly yrs / John Tyler."
Tyler (1790-1862) was the first Vice President to succeed to the Presidency through the death of his predecessor (William Henry Harrison in 1841). He was sometimes referred to as "His Accidency."
Estimated Value $3,000 - 5,000.
Joseph L. Baldwin Collection; purchased from R.M. Smythe & Co. auction, October 23, 1991.
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