William B. Lewis Letter to Andrew Jackson, 1844 April 30
In this letter to Andrew Jackson, William B. Lewis discusses the annexation of Texas. He writes that "I send you herewith, my dear Genl, a newspaper containing the Treaty with Texas and the Presidents message which accompanied it to the Senate-Both of which, it seems, have been CLANDESTINELY obtained and published, a few days ago, by the New York Evening Post." The back of the letter reads "From WB Lewis To General Andrew Jackson, Hermitage, near Nashville, Tennessee."
Dates
- 1844 April 30
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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