Letter, Jan. 13, 1833.

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Letter, Jan. 13, 1833.

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Letter to his father, Joseph Pitkin in Oswego, New York, telling him of life in Quincy. Describes the land, the crops, and livestock of the farmers, business at the mill, illnesses in the town, Sabbath school where he teaches and his own health. Makes reference to trouble in South Carolina and hopes "Old Hickory" will "redeem himself". Discusses news he has of the family back east. Includes a hand drawn map of Quincy made for his father to get an idea of the town.

3 p. ; 44 x 28 cm.

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library

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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library

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Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

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Came to Quincy, Illinois, with at least one brother, from Oswego County, New York, where his family remained. He and his brother started a grist and saw mill in Quincy. From the description of Letter, Jan. 13, 1833. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 53791446 ...