Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845 to William H. Ellis
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06321 Author/Creator: Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1837/02/25 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; 25.3 x 20.5 cm Order a Copy
Written six days before the end of his second term as president. Jackson "Hopes he has administered the government to the approbation of the Democratic Republicans...The only desire I have now is, to see my beloved country prosperous and happy." Presents an "Eagle of his country" to Ellis' son, named after the President, and says he will pray for the boy.
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