John Tyler to Robert Tyler Regarding the General Election, 27 October 1851

Book excerpt: Written to his son. Discusses the defeat of Judge Campbell, who had been rejected because he was a Roman Catholic: to make a man's religious opinions the test for office is to break down the fairest and most beautiful pillar of the Constitution. Believes the Presidential election remains an open contest, and that his support of the tariff of 1842 would be a suitable point on which Robert Tyler might speak. Believes that Millard Fillmore is likely to obtain the Whig nomination. John Tyler was President of the United States from 1841 to 1845.