Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845 to John C. Calhoun
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00655.04 Author/Creator: Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: December 13, 1823 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy
Andrew Jackson requests to the Secretary of War that he make sure that Rufus Bowyer be allowed to enter the military academy as a cadet. He recommends him based on his own merits, and those of his father, Colonel Bowyer. Docket labeled "Va. [77]."
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