Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845 to James Monroe
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07985 Author/Creator: Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845 Place Written: Camp 4 miles below [New] Orleans Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1815/01/13 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 24.7 cm, Width: 19.2 cm Order a Copy
Five days after battle of New Orleans, criticizes delayed supplies:
"The want of them continues to expose me to great hazard. How unfortunate it is that our preparations are always so far behind the events that make them necessary!"
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