Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845 to Morven M. Jones
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01166 Author/Creator: Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845 Place Written: Hermitage, Tennessee Type: Letter signed Date: June 25, 1844 Pagination: 5 p. : Height: 26 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy
Written as former president. Jackson argues that Polk adheres to "Jeffersonian democracy" which makes him an acceptable alternative candidate to Martin Van Buren (who had been defeated for re-election in 1840). He sees Polk's nomination assured because of his stand on the Texas question.
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