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Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845 to William Russell

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04365 Author/Creator: Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845 Place Written: Hermitage Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1844/07/08 Pagination: 3 p. : docket : address : free frank Height: 25.2 cm, Width: 20.3 cm Order a Copy

Jackson writes that Texas should be annexed to remove the possibility of foreign influence, and to end tampering with slavery. He also writes of his fond memories of the "noble" Russells, his poor health, and his hope that Democrats will bury Whiggery in Tennessee in the presidential election.

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
Russell, William, fl. 1844-1845

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