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Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845 to John C. Calhoun

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04872 Author/Creator: Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845 Place Written: Nashville, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1820/06/26 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; Height: 30.8 cm, Width: 19.4 cm Order a Copy

General Jackson writing to Secretary of War Calhoun, attempting to mediate a dispute between General Daniel Bissell and the Ordnance Department. Jackson emphasizes the need to maintain a proper chain of command.

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
Calhoun, John Caldwell, 1782-1850

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