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- GLC#
- GLC03199
- Type
- Letters
- Date
- 16 July 1827
- Author/Creator
- Simpson, Michael T., fl. 1827
- Title
- to J. M. Haldeman
- Place Written
- s.l.
- Pagination
- 3 p. : address : docket ; Height: 25.2 cm, Width: 20 cm
- Primary time period
- National Expansion and Reform, 1815-1860
- Sub-Era
- The First Age of Reform
Relates the events of his visit to Jackson's farm in Tennessee. Describes Jackson as a "great American Cincinnatus," friendly, personable, and even-tempered. Says Jackson prefers a quiet life, "but will serve the people, if by them chosen." Calls Mrs. Jackson a "devout Christian" and "a lady in her manners," and praises her highly. Says that both are displeased by the insults they have taken during the campaign, but not angered.
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