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Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845 to unknown

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01735 Author/Creator: Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Letter signed Date: June 30, 1829 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

President Jackson responds to a letter from an unknown sender suggesting that Cadwallader David Colden represent the United States Government in the Netherlands. He expresses his favor regarding this suggestion, and praises Colden's character.

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
Colden, Cadwallader David, 1769-1834

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