Letters, 1838-1845.

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Letters, 1838-1845.

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Typewritten copies of letters to Andrew Jackson from William B. Lewis, former advisor and member of his "Kitchen Cabinet," concerning current events in American government, specifically legislation, Congress, the office of the president, and the National Bank question. Also included is a letter from Lewis to Governor Lewis Cass of Michigan recollecting the facts leading to Jackson's nomination for the Presidency, and a letter from Jackson to Moses Dawson of Ohio recounting his stance on the questions of banking and currency. Lewis's letters also briefly discuss Jackson's financial situation, Indians in Florida, and family matters. Location of originals unknown.

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Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

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Andrew Jackson, 7th President of the United States. Born on March 15, 1767 in the Waxhaw Settlement in South Carolina; though just a boy, participated in the battle of Hanging Rock during the Revolution, captured by the British and imprisoned. He worked for a time in a saddler's shop and afterward taught school before studying law in Salisbury, N.C. In 1788 he was appointed solicitor of the western district of North Carolina, comprising what is now the State of Tennessee. Upon the admission of T...

Cass, Lewis, 1782-1866

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Lewis Cass (October 9, 1782 – June 17, 1866) was an American military officer, politician, and statesman. He represented Michigan in the United States Senate and served in the Cabinets of two U.S. Presidents, Andrew Jackson and James Buchanan. He was also the 1848 Democratic presidential nominee and a leading spokesman for the Doctrine of Popular Sovereignty, which held that the people in each territory should decide whether to permit slavery. Born in Exeter, New Hampshire, he attended Philli...

Dawson, Moses, 1768-1844

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Lewis, William Berkeley, 1784-1866

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Planter and public official. From the description of Letters of William Berkeley Lewis, 1827-1830. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71014938 A friend of Andrew Jackson, William B. Lewis became a member of Jackson's "Kitchen Cabinet" during his presidency. Lewis was also second auditor of the treasury. From the description of ALS, 1834 October 11 : Washington [D.C.], to Mr. Brady. (Haverford College Library). WorldCat record id: 53018331 ...