Gadsden, James, 1788-1858 to Andrew Jackson
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03198 Author/Creator: Gadsden, James, 1788-1858 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph endorsement signed Date: 8 January 1830 Pagination: 4 p. : address : docket : free frank ; 32.7 x 20.6 cm. Order a Copy
Defends the character of a certain Mr. Slacum (possibly George W. Slacum) who stood accused of an unspecified allegation. Discusses a clerkship that was offered to him by Jackson. Expresses pleasure in hearing of the planned removal of the Seminole Indians and discusses the removal of the Seminole Indians from Florida, which precipitated the second Seminole War. Docket signed by Jackson with initials.
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