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John Tyler autograph letter signed to his son Robert, dated 21 September 1852 from Castleton, Staten Island. Tyler signs the letter, ''Your father John Tyler'', with a second free frank signature to the envelope. Letter discusses his assessment of Franklin Pierce's presidential candidacy, as well as his trips to West Point and Saratoga Springs, an advertisement for Kentucky land intended for Philadelphia newspapers, and how much money Robert's brother, Tazewell, needs to attend college. Tyler's thoughts on the 1852 Presidential election read in part: ''...From all I hear and see I think Franklin Pierce's election secure. My only fear is that he may carry into office something of the old leaves that have gone so far toward frustrating the Democratic Party...'' There is a postscript asking for clarification of a remedy the son's friend had suggested. Card-style letter has two pages of writing to p. 1 and 4. Very light bleed-through to both pages and some remnants of former mounting at two points on the back of the address leaf. Very good condition.
John Tyler 1852 Autograph Letter Signed & Additional Free Frank Signed -- ''...I think Franklin Pierce's election secure. My only fear is that he may carry into office something of the old...''
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