Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845 to Morven M. Jones

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GLC#
GLC01166
Type
Letters
Date
June 25, 1844
Author/Creator
Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
Title
to Morven M. Jones
Place Written
Hermitage, Tennessee
Pagination
5 p. : Height: 26 cm, Width: 21 cm
Language
English
Primary time period
National Expansion and Reform, 1815-1860
Sub-Era
Age of Jackson

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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