Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845 to William H. Crawford
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00523 Author/Creator: Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845 Place Written: New Orleans, Louisiana Type: Letter signed Date: March 23, 1816 Pagination: 3 p. : address : docket ; Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy
Reports to Secretary of War Crawford on examining forts in the south. Sends a letter from General Smith (not included) "communicating the probability of an Indian War, and the previous arrangements necessary to meet such disturbances. Discusses wanting to manage the authority to order supplies. Urges Crawford to intervene to make sure the southern companies are filled. Date from postmark. Extensively docketed by recipient.
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