Item 61: Letter from Andrew Johnson to “Friend Larry”, 1860 February 26
Item — Box: 9, Folder: 61
Dates
- Created: 1860 February 26
Creator
- Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875 (Person)
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Extent
1 items
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Type of Material:
Letter, picture, and autograph
Condition Note:
Good.
Measurements:
13 in. x 9 ¾ in. (backing); 7 ⅞ in. x 3 ⅛ in. (letter);
Description:
The letter dated February 26, 1860, written by Andrew Johnson, the 17th president of the United States, to a recipient addressed as “Friend Larry.” In the letter, Johnson is writing about the recent applicants from Hawkins County. He states that he will share no comment on the recent letter by a Mr. Edmond, for he believes his recipient will know better what to do with their applications. The reason or situation for their applications is not addressed and we do not have the Edmond letter to reference.
Location:
Washington, D.C.
Transcription:
{letter}
Washington City
Feb 26th 1860
Friend Larry,
You know much better what to do
with the applicants from Hawkins Co[unty] then I do
and therefore enclose you Mr. Edmond’s letter
without any comment whatever
As ever &c [etcetera]
Andrew Johnson
Creator
- Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875 (Person)
Repository Details
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570-408-7823 (Fax)
ask.archives@wilkes.edu