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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC06321 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1837 |
| Title | Andrew Jackson to William H. Ellis at the end of his term as President |
| Date | 25 February 1837 |
| Author | Jackson, Andrew (1767-1845) |
| Recipient | Ellis, William H. |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Written six days before the end of his second term as president. Jackson "Hopes he has administered the government to the approbation of the Democratic Republicans...The only desire I have now is, to see my beloved country prosperous and happy." Presents an "Eagle of his country" to Ellis' son, named after the President, and says he will pray for the boy. |
| Subjects | Government and Civics President Politics Gift Children and Family Religion American Symbols and Seals |
| People | Jackson, Andrew (1767-1845) Ellis, William H. (fl. 1837-1838) |
| Place written | Washington, D.C. |
| Theme | The Presidency; Government & Politics; Children & Family; Religion |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | William H. Ellis was the collector of customs at New Haven, Connecticut. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
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