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Augusta Maria Denny and John Eugene Tyler letter to Justin Perkins, 1862 September 16

Tyler, Augusta M. D., 1825-1899

A.M.D. Tyler letter to Justin Perkins in which Tyler writes regarding Mrs. Perkins (Charlotte Bass Perkins). She notes her general health and writes about how Mrs. Perkins spends her time. She says that the Ladies (in the Asylum) would always find her a pleasant companion if it were not for her presentation on religious subjects in an unreasonable manner. Tyler discusses Mrs. Perkins' Christian life and how she wanted Tyler to infer that her leaving the Mission affected it. She also notes that Mrs. Perkins has never asked her if she saw Mr. Perkins there. After Mrs. Tyler's portion of the letter, John E. Tyler also provides brief updates on Mrs. Perkins' status.

Augusta Maria Denny Tyler letter to Justin Perkins, February 16

Tyler, Augusta M. D., 1825-1899

A.M.D. Tyler letter to Justin Perkins in which Tyler writes regarding Mrs. Perkins (Charlotte Bass Perkins). She says that "the Doctor hopes the excitement is over and she will be willing to do as he wishes, that is use self control and not indulge in actual scolding and other signs of ill temper." She writes about how their patients (in the Asylum) have needs like children in regards to self-control and about Mrs. Perkins not being able to see why under some circumstances religious subjects ought not to be mentioned and a cheerful story might be better than a religious book for other patients. She mentions Miss Dana going to another part of the house.

Augusta Maria Denny Tyler letter to Justin Perkins, 1862 November 16

Tyler, Augusta M. D., 1825-1899

Augusta M.D. Tyler letter to Justin Perkins in which Tyler writes regarding Mrs. Perkins (Charlotte Bass Perkins). She says that she will be absent for a few weeks as she is leaving for Ohio and writes about her last visit with Mrs. Perkins, Mrs. Perkins' companion Miss Dana, Mrs. Perkins' attendants, and the nurses (at the Asylum). She notes that Mrs. Perkins received a package. In a postscript, J.E.T. (John E. Tyler) provides a brief update on Mrs. Perkins, saying that she "has her good days and her bad ones."

Augusta Maria Denny Tyler letter to Justin Perkins, 1863 June 18

Tyler, Augusta M. D., 1825-1899

Augusta M.D. Tyler letter to Justin Perkins in which Tyler writes regarding Mrs. Perkins (Charlotte Bass Perkins). She notes that Miss Fiske and Mrs. Perkins' brother will likely send him full accounts this month as they both visited. In addition to discussing her room and other accommodations at the Asylum, Tyler discusses her visit with Charlotte, publications Charlotte is interested in, and Charlotte's mental and physical health. She mentions her husband Dr. Tyler several times.

Augusta Maria Denny Tyler letter to Justin Perkins, 1863 February 14

Tyler, Augusta M. D., 1825-1899

A.M.D. Tyler letter to Justin Perkins in which Tyler writes regarding Mrs. Perkins (Charlotte Bass Perkins). She says that Dr. Tyler thought she should not suggest writing Justin to Charlotte, as that would be the surest way to prevent her doing it. She discusses the loud and peculiar singing of Charlotte in church; subsequent requests for her not to sing, which made Charlotte "unreasonable;" and Charlotte's vocal dislike of one of Dr. Tyler's sermons. She also writes about books Charlotte is interested in and says that Charlotte sews for the Soldiers and reads. In an additional note, she says "I believe Mrs. P. thinks the Brattleboro Asylum was burnt as a judgement for her being there and she anticipates something for us."