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Jackson, Isaac R. (Isaac Rand) (d. 1843) A sketch of the life and public services of William Henry Harrison.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00267.179 Author/Creator: Jackson, Isaac R. (Isaac Rand) (d. 1843) Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Pamphlet Date: January 1836 Pagination: 36 p. ; 21.1 x 13 cm. Order a Copy

Pro-Harrison campaign document. Written as "an acceptable service to those, who are not familiar with the life of this distinguished man, to place before them the following brief sketch of his biography and public services." States that the sketch is primarily based on the biographical works of Dawson and Judge Hall. Missing both front and back covers. Sewn and glued binding.

This pamphlet was probably for the 1836 election, when Harrison lost to Martin Van Buren.

Jackson, Isaac Rand, ?-1843
Harrison, William Henry, 1773-1841

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