J.L. Barton letter : Buffalo, to the secretary of the Buffalo Historical Society, 1865 Mar. 8.

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J.L. Barton letter : Buffalo, to the secretary of the Buffalo Historical Society, 1865 Mar. 8.

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Letter presenting a document signed by Andrew Jackson to the Buffalo Historical Society. Barton's letter includes "historical remarks" on the events leading up to the Battle of New Orleans. The document, a letter written and signed by Andrew Jackson, directs Gov. William C.C. Claiborne to ready the marine corps and the militia for action. The letter was sent from headquarters of the 7th military district, New Orleans, 21 Dec. 1814. A note on the verso states "This letter was handed to me at 1 o'clock of the morning of the 22d December."

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Buffalo History Museum, Research Library

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Buffalo History Museum, Research Library

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