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Source Collection
Stetson University, duPont-Ball Library, Surratt Collection
Rights
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Title
Surratt Collection Document
Repository
University Archives, duPont-Ball Library, Stetson University, DeLand, Florida
Description
January 8, 1843 (3 pages). Letter from Congressman Cave Johnson, presumably to Reynolds. Johnson describes candidly his view of current politicians. The Locofocos mentioned were a faction of the Democratic Party. Johnson also describes the debate about refunding General Andrew Jackson's fine which had been levied on him as a result of actions at New Orleans in 1815. Huck and Dick are Johnson's two young sons. Johnson tells of witnessing a demonstration in the Capitol of the telegraph and expresses amazement at such inventions. The ink on this letter is somewhat faded.
Location
Archives: Locked File Cabinet
Box
Boxed. Surratt. Box #1
