April 25

My dear Alexander,

Send the number under cover to day. I thank you for the prompt manner in which you attended to my wishes in Mr. Coopers case. I can ask no favor from either Mr. Polk or Mr. Walker, but Mr. [?] will take some steps in this matter. What does Judge Nelson mean. He is bound in honor to see that you are progressing in office. There ought not be any subterfuge about this business, but I have not doubt they will cheat you if possible. I have got the [?] hand of my opponents here & shall try to maintain it. You are [?] in

supposing it to be our true [?] to best quit & for as my father is concerned. Mr. Calhoun is our man now. If we [?] play him very [?], he might be [?] to command a compromise. He would take the Ex-president.
Send the article about the President at once. I have forgotten all about it. Your idea of having copies [?] off is first rate. I send English 20 dollars the other day for his Magazine.
My love to the family
& believe me
Truly your friend
Ro. Tyler

Alex. Gardiner Esq

Alexander Gardiner Esq
No 143 Lafayette Place
New York City