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Walker, Alexander. The Life of Andrew Jackson to which is added an authentic narrative of the memorable achievements of the American army at New Orleans in the winter of 1814-15. Philadelphia: John E. Potter & Co., 1867**

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Scope and Contents From the Collection: This collection will have appeal for both the casual observer and the serious historian or researcher. Documents deserving special consideration in the collection include:• Letters (60) between Texas’ first U.S. Senator, Thomas J. Rusk, and his younger brother David Rusk. These touch on a number of national issues including: Texas annexation, Oregon Territory, the Mexican-American War, the Pearl Incident, the Compromise of 1850, and the route of the Transcontinental Railroad....
Dates: 1867**