Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845 to Mary P. Payson
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05508.005 Author/Creator: Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845 Place Written: Hermitage, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 31 August 1842 Pagination: 1 p. 17.1 x 20.1 cm + 1 engraving ; b&w ; 23.9 x 16.9 cm Order a Copy
Jackson sends Miss Payson a sentiment: "Seek true wisdom[:] it is the pearl of 'great price' which cheers us thro' life, and ends in happy mortality." One black and white bust engraving of Jackson included.
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