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Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845 to Carey A. Harris

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05722.01 Author/Creator: Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Document signed Date: 1835/10/23 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 25.2 cm, Width: 20.4 cm Order a Copy

Appoints Harris as interim Secretary of War "during the temporary absence of the Secretary fir that Department."

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
Harris, Carey A., 1806-1842

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