Letter from Charles Stewart to his brother-in-law, William Tudor,

This letter was written aboard the U.S.S. Franklin. Stewart writes in detail about William’s brother Henry James (Harry) Tudor, and concerns about his character, particularly his "natural indolence and indifference." He notes that like his wife, Delia, Harry spends money irresponsibly. Stewart also writes he tried to interest Harry in the pursership of the Franklin, and had hoped he would be appointed to the Consulate of Tripoli or Tunis.

Letters from Delia Jarvis Tudor to her son, William Tudor,

Five letters sent from Gardiner, Maine, Boston, and New York. In several, there are messages included from Emma and Robert Hallowell Gardiner. One letter includes anectdotes regarding the late William Tudor and the American Revolution. One letter written to Tudor while he was chargé d’affairs in Rio de Janeiro relates news that his brother, Henry James (Harry), was setting up a salt-making business; it also includes a message from Delia, anticipating his return to the United States. Two additional undated letters, addressed to Tudor in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, likely before Tudor’s father died in 1819, contain family news and local gossip.

Letters from William Tudor to his father, William Tudor,

Three letters written from Paris and Bordeaux. Tudor again writes of his approval of Bonaparte, and offers observations on the weather, crops, and culture of France.

Letters from C.F. Degen to William Tudor,

Five letters written from Ligorno, Italy, on topics including the travels of Tudor and other friends, piracy in the Mediterranean, and Degen’s recollections of a visit to the Tudor family in Boston.

Letters from Elizabeth Degen to William Tudor,

Four letters on topics such as Tudor’s travel plans, news of friends, and the Degen children.

Letters from Elizabeth Degen to William Tudor,

Three letters recounting news of friends and Degen’s social activities in Ligorno.

Letter from Thomas Giraud to William Tudor,

One letter mentioning the French ambassador to Naples, Charles Jean-Marie Alquier. In French.

Letters from William Lee to William Tudor,

Two letters regarding Lee’s business activities and an offer to help Tudor find a commercial position in Europe.

Letter from William Porter to William Tudor,

One letter regarding communication enclosed from Tudor’s sister, Delia Tudor Stewart, and Secretary of State Henry Clay.

Letters from Anne Preble to William Tudor,

Two letters regarding commissions executed by Tudor on her behalf and on behalf of Elizabeth Degen.

Letters from Frederick Degen & Co. to William Tudor,

Four letters regarding trade and Tudor’s travels throughout Europe.

Letter from Simon Denis to William Tudor,

One letter regarding the price and condition of a painting and the art market in general. In French.

Letter from Joseph Dorr to William Tudor,

One letter regarding the address of a mutual acquaintance and Dorr’s business interests.

Letter from William Porter East to William Tudor,

One letter regarding the whereabouts of Tudor’s luggage.

Letter from G. Darby & Co. to William Tudor,

One letter about correspondence mistakenly not received by G. Darby & Co. from Tudor.