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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC03198 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1830 |
| Title | James Gadsden to Andrew Jackson regarding several matters, including the removal of the Seminole Indians from Florida |
| Date | 8 January 1830 |
| Author | Gadsden, James (1788-1858) |
| Recipient | Jackson, Andrew |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Defends the character of a certain Mr. Slacum (possibly George W. Slacum) who stood accused of an unspecified allegation. Discusses a clerkship that was offered to him by Jackson. Expresses pleasure in hearing of the planned removal of the Seminole Indians and discusses the removal of the Seminole Indians from Florida, which precipitated the second Seminole War. Docket signed by Jackson with initials. |
| Subjects | Office Seeker Letter of Introduction or Recommendation President American Indian History Immigration and Migration Seminole War Military History |
| People | Gadsden, James (1788-1858) Jackson, Andrew (1767-1845) Slacum, George W. (fl. 1830) |
| Theme | The Presidency; Native Americans |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |