James Jefferson Wilson letter to E. Jackson


Descriptive Summary
Title: James Jefferson Wilson letter to E. Jackson
Creator: Wilson, James Jefferson, 1775-1824
Inclusive Dates: 1819 January 23
Language(s): English
Extent: 1 folder(s)
Collection Number: ms1010
Repository: Hargrett Library

Collection Description

Historical Note

James Jefferson Wilson (1775-1824) was a U.S. Senator (1815-1821) of Trenton, New Jersey.

For additional information see the Congressional Biographical Directory.

Scope and Content

The collection consists of a letter from Senator James Jefferson Wilson to E. Jackson of Savannah, Georgia dated January 23, 1819. Wilson describes the ongoing discussion in the U.S. House of Representatives pertaining to General Andrew Jackson's conduct during the Seminole War and that in the upcoming vote, the majority will rule in Jackson's favor.