ALS, 1832 November 2 : Columbia, Tennessee, to unidentifiedrecipient.

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ALS, 1832 November 2 : Columbia, Tennessee, to unidentifiedrecipient.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/15266410

The future president discusses his concern about the education of his younger brother, William.

4 p. ; 25 x 20 cm.

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6860169

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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