Tag Archives: John Tyler

“He fell with harness on”

Posted on January 18, 2012 by SUMPTER

150 years ago today John Tyler, the tenth president of the United States died in Richmond. Although approaching his 72nd birthday, he was still working as a representative from Virginia in the Confederate Congress. The obituary in the Richmond Daily … Continue reading →

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Toasting Manassas from a Sickbed

Posted on August 6, 2011 by SUMPTER

From The New-York Times August 7, 1861: EX-PRESIDENT TYLER TAKES A DRINK. The Richmond Enquirer has this paragraph: “Ex-President TYLER (member of Congress) has been detained at his estate in Charles City County, by illness. We are glad to hear, … Continue reading →

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Convention Eve

Posted on February 3, 2011 by admin

On February 4, 1861 Virginia was sponsoring a peace convention in Washington, D.C. From The New York Times Archive: WASHINGTON, Sunday, Feb. 3. … The Virginia Commissioners are holding a Caucus at the Tyler Rooms to-night, and, rumor says, will … Continue reading →

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Buchanan Vacillates While Wise Burns

Posted on January 29, 2011 by admin

From The New-York Times January 30, 1861: WASHINGTON, Tuesday, Jan. 29. The joint application of Gen. SCOTT and Secretary HOLT to the President, to permit three additional companies of artillery to be ordered to this city, was granted, but before … Continue reading →

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