In a letter dated March 22, 1829, Andrew Jackson writes from Washington, D.C. to William Donelson concerning Andrew Jackson Hutchings, a ward of Jackson and his wife Rachel.

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.