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Foster, Ephraim H. (1794-1854) to William Graham

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02801 Author/Creator: Foster, Ephraim H. (1794-1854) Place Written: Nashville, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 June 1814 Pagination: 3 p. : address : docket ; 20 x 26 cm. Order a Copy

Foster expresses his enduring friendship for Graham, though the two have not seen each other in years. Discusses Jackson's victory over the Creek Indians, their surrender, and other local news.

Ephraim Foster was a Senator from Tennesse from 1838-1839 and 1843-1845.

Foster, Ephraim Hubbard, 1794-1854
Graham, William P., fl. 1814-1815
Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

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