Letter : to George Wood, Washington, D.C., 1830 July 3.

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Letter : to George Wood, Washington, D.C., 1830 July 3.

Holograph letter signed; describes his happy return to his family in Georgia; mentions he must soon decide if he will run again for Congress; mentions great popularity of President Andrew Jackson.

1 item (3 p.) ; 25 cm.

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George Washington University

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