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Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845 to Benjamin F. Butler

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05613 Author/Creator: Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845 Place Written: Hermitage, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1839/04/04 Pagination: 3 p. : address : docket ; Height: 24.8 cm, Width: 19.6 cm Order a Copy

Praising his cabinet, recalling fight against the Bank of the United States, "the combined money-power & all its corrupting influence." Also discusses "sacred relations" after joining the church. Mentions his nephew A.J. Donelson.

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
Butler, Benjamin Franklin, 1795-1858

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