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Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845 to James T. Armstrong

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00520 Author/Creator: Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845 Place Written: Hermitage, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 28, 1844 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Advice to West Point Cadet James Trooper Armstrong concerning studies and subordination. He hopes that Armstrong will follow after his father General Robert Armstrong, and his grandfather, John Armstrong Jr.

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
Armstrong, James T., fl. 1844
Armstrong, Robert, fl. 1844
Armstrong, John, Jr. 1758-1843

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