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Rich, Charles, 1771-1824 to unknown

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00496.080 Author/Creator: Rich, Charles, 1771-1824 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 24, 1815 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Discusses General Andrew Jackson's New Orleans victory. Mentions a bank bill has been kept by President James Madison for 6 days without a decision. Reports the loss of the frigate U.S.S. President on January 15, 1815.

Rich, Charles, 1771-1824
Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
Madison, James, 1751-1836

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