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Letter, 1829 March 22

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 1
From the Collection:

In this letter, Andrew Jackson suggests minimum educational possibilities for the new college to furnish. Depending on Hutchings improvement, Jackson suggests further studies that might be provided. Jackson writes to William Donelson in regards to Andrew Jackson Hutchings, asking him to escort Hutchings to a college in Franklin in the care of a Mr. Otey. Jackson asks William Donelson to carry a draft for tuition and board that will be provided by General Coffee. Hutchings had been expelled by Doctor Lindsley at a previous college. Jackson exclaims that Hutchings has been suspended from College and is now at the Hermitage Idle. He asks if Rachel's favorite bird, Poll, is still living.

Dates

  • 1829 March 22

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Extent

From the Collection: 0.1 Linear Feet

Repository Details

Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository

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