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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!"

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
Monroe, James, 1758-1831

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