Letter, Randolph Coyle to Andrew Jackson, 1843

Containers:
Box 65, Folder 1843.08.26
Creator:
Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
Scope and content:

A.L.S. 3 pages. Washington City. Letter and a copy. Requests that Jackson consider returning the "circular chair" previously owned by Washington to his family so that his son might take possession. Explains history of the chair given to Dr. Craik, then eventually to his family who gave it to Jackson. Now Mr. Coyle would like it back for his family. Says if Jackson had other plans for the chair, to consider his request withdrawn.

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The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
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