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Austin, Stephen F., 1793-1836 to R. R. Royal

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01157 Author/Creator: Austin, Stephen F., 1793-1836 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: December 25, 1835 Pagination: 3 p. + addr. 32 x 20 cm Order a Copy

With autograph address leaf and ANS of James Fannin. Austin discusses his mission to the United States, Andrew Jackson and the threat of War returning.

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
Fannin, James Walker, Jr., 1804-1836
Austin, Stephen Fuller, 1793-1836
Archer, Branch Tanner, 1790-1856
Wharton, William H. (William Harris), 1802-1839
Hinman, R. R. (Royal Ralph), 1785-1868

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