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Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845 to Mary E. Polk re: his health, Major Donelson, presenting a miniature to Polk

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02793.019 Author/Creator: Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1836/12/22 Pagination: 4 p. 25 x 20 cm Order a Copy

Written as President. Presenting a miniature of his wife, her Aunt. Donelson's wife, Emily, was dying. Major Donelson is Andrew Jackson Donelson, the president's nephew.

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
Donelson, Andrew Jackson, 1799-1871

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