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to Francis P. Blair

Worries that a Mr. Case who "cannot be trusted" and is a pawn of Nat Greene's will soon become the Post Master in Lowell, Massachusetts. Asks Blair to use any influence he has to try to instead get Mr. Weston appointed to this "important" position...

GLC03209.04

to Francis P. Blair

Informs his father that he is leaving for Helena tonight to meet up with his command. Discusses the disposition of his property in case he is killed in battle. Provides for his wife and children. States, "I do not look forward with any...

GLC03209.06

to Francis P. Blair

Writes that he hopes to be able to get to St. Louis before the presidential election in order to campaign. Briefly discusses an early candidate for nomination, Edward Bates from Missouri, and states that he does not believe that Bates's supporters...

GLC03209.08

to Francis P. Blair

Tells Blair that he has been deemed deficient in his French exam at West Point Military Academy, and asks for Blair to intercede on his behalf, so that he might be reinstated, and continue at school. Jackson cannot understand how he did so poorly...

GLC03209.09

to Francis P. Blair

Worries that Colonel Ogden will not extend the Cumberland road any farther that he already has, unless forced to do so. Feels that the current situation, with both the road and government in general, is "adverse to the public interest." Bemoans...

GLC03209.12

to Francis P. Blair

In a fight for his congressional seat, says of his opponents, "If there is this side of Hell such a gang of low gamblers, depraved sots, and dirty fools as Lancaster furnishes, I have not seen that place." Asks Blair for help against Letcher, who...

GLC03209.14

to Francis P. Blair

Discussion of Rhode Island politics, and correction on Rhode Island's election day.

GLC03209.17

to Francis P. Blair

Expresses his regrets that Blair was not elected public printer. Rush had lobbied to help Blair get this office, as he had informed him in a previous letter (see GLC03209.18).

GLC03209.19

to Francis P. Blair re: wants appointment as Indian agent, with B.B. Johnson FF

GLC03209.20

to Francis P. Blair & John C. Rives

Apologizing for remark meant in jest and for a late payment.

GLC03209.25