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Gadsden, James (1788-1858) to Andrew Jackson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03198 Author/Creator: Gadsden, James (1788-1858) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph endorsement signed Date: 8 January 1830 Pagination: 4 p. : address : docket : free frank ; 32.7 x 20.6 cm. Order a Copy

Defends the character of a certain Mr. Slacum (possibly George W. Slacum) who stood accused of an unspecified allegation. Discusses a clerkship that was offered to him by Jackson. Expresses pleasure in hearing of the planned removal of the Seminole Indians and discusses the removal of the Seminole Indians from Florida, which precipitated the second Seminole War. Docket signed by Jackson with initials.

Gadsden, James, 1788-1858
Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
Slacum, George W., fl. 1830

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