Letter from Andrew Jackson to A. J. Donelson, 1476-B

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Collection Type

Photography

GUSN

GUSN-392603

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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
Negatives
Artifacts
Early American
Letter from Andrew Jackson to A. J. Donelson, 1476-B
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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
- Negatives
  - Artifacts
    - Early American

Description

The image displays a handwritten letter from President Jackson to A. J. Donelson, dated December 24, 1836, in Washington. The letter is written on a folded piece of paper placed against a patterned backdrop. The text is visible across both sides of the paper, with a note indicating "Mrs. Emily Donelson, December 1836."

Details

Descriptive Terms

letters (correspondence)
personal correspondence
presidential papers
handwriting
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

2176

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP025382
B-Series negative 1476-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC022

Collection Name

Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

Date of Acquisition

1918-09

Reference Code

PC022.001.003.001.1476-B

Record Details

Originator

Coolidge, Baldwin, 1845-1928 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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