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on notifying me of my appointment, by the concurrent vote of the two houses of the General Assembly, as a Commissioner to the President of the United States, with instructions respectfully to request the President to abstain, pending the proceedings contemplated by the action of the General Assembly, from any and all acts calculated to produce a collision of arms between the States which have seceded, or shall secede, and the Government of the United States, on the afternoon of Monday, the 21st Inst., by the mail of that day; and in disregard of a severe state of indisposition under which I had labored for some time previous, I resolved, at all hazards to myself, personally, to carry out so far as I could, the patriotic wishes of the Legislature. By the earliest conveyance, I reached Richmond on the evening of the succeeding day, (Tuesday, 22d,) and having had an interview with your Excellency and my Co-Commissioners, proceeded by the morning train of cars the next day (Wednesday, 23r
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or the sailing of the ship, as will be seen, were issued before I reached Washington. After receiving the letter, and willingly adopting the most favorable construction of its expressions, I resolved to remain in Washington until after Monday, when the Message would go to the two Houses. I listened to its reading in the Senate with pleasure and can only refer to the newspapers for its contents, as no copies were printed and obtained by me before I left Washington, on Tuesday morning, the 29th inst. On Monday afternoon, I bade my adieus to the President, in the accompanying letter, marked No. 4, to which I received his reply. The morning newspapers contained the rumor that the proceeding had been adopted of mounting guns on the land side of Fortress Monroe, and in my letter I deemed it no way inappropriate to call the attention of the President to those rumors. Thus has terminated my mission to the President under the legislative resolutions. I trust that the result of the
January 23rd, 1861 AD (search for this): article 1
dent Buchanan, soon after the arrival of the former in the city of Washington: From Ex-President Tyler to the President.brown's Hotel., Washington City, Jan. 23, 1861. Dear Sir: I take the earliest moment to apprize you of my arrival in this city, in charge of the feelings and wishes of the Legislature of Virginia, whiation and respect, your most obedient servant, John Tyler. His Excellency James Buchanan, President United States. The President's reply. Wednesday Afternoon, Jan. 23, 1861, My Dear Sir: I am happy to learn that you have arrived, and shall be glad to welcome you this evening, at 8 o'clock, or to-morrow morning as early as you please. From your friend, Very respectfully, James Buchanan, His Excellency John Tyler. Note to President--no. 2. Wednesday Evening, Jan, 23, 1861. My Dear Sir: Accept many thanks for your prompt and cordial reply to my note; my health is too delicate to make it prudent for me to encounter the night ai
January 25th, 1861 AD (search for this): article 1
nt for me to encounter the night air, but I will do myself the pleasure to call upon you in the morning. Very truly and sincerely yours, The President.John Tyler. Note to the President, enclosing telegraphic Dispatch. Friday Evening. 7 o'clock, Jan. 25, 1861. My Dear Sir: The enclosed telegraphic dispatch is this moment received. May I be permitted to hope that it is based on an unfounded report? If not, will you do me the favor to inform me on what day the Brooklyn received her orders, on what day she sailed, and whether she has recruits for any Southern port? and if so, for which? With high regard, yours, most truly. John Tyler. The President of U. S. President's reply. 25TH January, 1861. My Dear Sir: I have just received your note. The orders were given to the Brooklyn, I believe, on Monday or Tuesday last; certainly before your arrival in this city. She goes on an errand of mercy and relief. If she had not been sent, it would have been an
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pectfully. James Buchanan. His Excellency John Tyler. P. S.--I was prepared to send my message in strong terms, but the Senate have unfortunately adjourned over until Monday. Ex-President Tyler to President Buchanan. Brown's Hotel, Jan. 28th, 1861. My dear Sir: I leave this city to-morrow morning for the brief interval that elapses between this and the meeting of the Commissioners, on the 4th of February. In making my adien, which I should do in person but for engagements which peled at her bosom. With my most cerdial wishes for your success in steering the ship of state amid the critical relations of the country, I am, dear sir, Truly and faithfully yours, John Tyler. Reply of the President. Washington, 28th Jan., 1861. My Dear Sir: I have received your note of this evening, and am happy to learn that you were pleased at hearing my message read to-day in the Senate. It expresses my sincere and cordial sentiment. My best wishes attend you on your jou
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e and cordial sentiment. My best wishes attend you on your journey home, and for your safe return to this city on the 4th February. I shall then hope to see more of you. I shall make it a point to inquire to-morrow into the rumors in the newspapers to which you refer, in relation to Fortress Monroe. Yours, very respectfully, James Buchanan. His Excellency John Tyler. The correspondence was accompanied by the following statement from Ex-President Tyler: Sherwood Forrest, Jan. 31st, 1861. To the Governor of the State of Virginia: Dear Sir: I received your communication notifying me of my appointment, by the concurrent vote of the two houses of the General Assembly, as a Commissioner to the President of the United States, with instructions respectfully to request the President to abstain, pending the proceedings contemplated by the action of the General Assembly, from any and all acts calculated to produce a collision of arms between the States which have seceded,
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General Assembly of Virginia.[Extra Session.]Senate. Friday, Feb. 1, 1861. Called to order at 12 o'clock. Prayer by the Rev. J. A. Duncan, of the Broad Street Methodist Church. A communication from the House was read, announcing the passage of sundry bills. The President laid before the Senate a communication from Governor Letcher, transmitting "from his Excellency John Tyler a detailed report of his acts as Commissioner, accompanied by a copy of the correspondence between himself and the President of the United States." The following is the correspondence which passed between Ex-President John Tyler and President Buchanan, soon after the arrival of the former in the city of Washington: From Ex-President Tyler to the President.brown's Hotel., Washington City, Jan. 23, 1861. Dear Sir: I take the earliest moment to apprize you of my arrival in this city, in charge of the feelings and wishes of the Legislature of Virginia, which have in view the
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until Monday. Ex-President Tyler to President Buchanan. Brown's Hotel, Jan. 28th, 1861. My dear Sir: I leave this city to-morrow morning for the brief interval that elapses between this and the meeting of the Commissioners, on the 4th of February. In making my adien, which I should do in person but for engagements which prevent, I desire to express my pleasure at hearing your message read to-day in the Senate, and to tender my acknowledgments for the facilities you have afforded mis evening, and am happy to learn that you were pleased at hearing my message read to-day in the Senate. It expresses my sincere and cordial sentiment. My best wishes attend you on your journey home, and for your safe return to this city on the 4th February. I shall then hope to see more of you. I shall make it a point to inquire to-morrow into the rumors in the newspapers to which you refer, in relation to Fortress Monroe. Yours, very respectfully, James Buchanan. His Excellency John
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ion laws; petition of sundry citizens of Norfolk, for an amendment to the laws in relation to landlords and tenants; petition of John H. Claiborne, and others, for relief from the injurious effects of the laws in regard to the inspection of plaster of paris; a bill in relation to the devise made by Joel Osborn, to the Alexandria, Loudoun and Hampshire Railroad; a bill for organizing a volunteer force to be called the Virginia Volunteer Legion. Resolutions of Inquiry.--By Mr. Newlon, of reporting a bill to incorporate the Virginia Oil and Coal Company; by Mr. Brannon, of releasing Wm. H. Hall, late Sheriff of Lewis county, from a judgment had against him. The consideration of the bill to amend the charter of the Winchester and Potomac Railroad Company was resumed, the question being on its indefinite postponement. Mr. Thomas, of Fairfax, addressed the Senate in opposition to the b At the conclusion of his remarks. On motion of Mr. Christian, the Senate adjourned.
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ng is the correspondence which passed between Ex-President John Tyler and President Buchanan, soon after the arrival of the former in the city of Washington: Fromderation and respect, your most obedient servant, John Tyler. His Excellency James Buchanan, President United States. The President's reply. Wednesday Aftow morning as early as you please. From your friend, Very respectfully, James Buchanan, His Excellency John Tyler. Note to President--no. 2. Wednesday Evin no way connected with South Carolina. Your friend, very respectfully. James Buchanan. His Excellency John Tyler. P. S.--I was prepared to send my message in ave unfortunately adjourned over until Monday. Ex-President Tyler to President Buchanan. Brown's Hotel, Jan. 28th, 1861. My dear Sir: I leave this city tich you refer, in relation to Fortress Monroe. Yours, very respectfully, James Buchanan. His Excellency John Tyler. The correspondence was accompanied by th
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