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Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845 to Edward B. Donelson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00126 Author/Creator: Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845 Place Written: Hermitage, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 9, 1844 Pagination: 1 p. : address : free frank Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Tells his troublesome nephew to "hereafter never do an act of disobedience," and instead "pursue your education." Advises that this course is "the only way to make you a great and good man."

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
Donelson, Edward B., fl. 1844

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