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Summary: A feisty Jackson letter denouncing his Whig enemies for ruining the career of a young clergyman. Jackson, Andrew . Letter signed ("Andrew Jackson"), as former President, to Mahlon Dickerson, Hermitage, Ten., 10 January, 1838. 1 p, folio. Address leaf in Jackson's hand. Inventory# 20890 $7,500
Transcript:
" Hermitage , Ten, 10 th Jan y 1838 My k Sir This will be handed you by my friend Mr. J. O. Bradford, who is a young Gentleman of good Education and of high moral worth. He was pursuing a course of studies to fit himself for the Ministry of the Episcopalian order, and to enable him to proceed he became Editor of the Nashville Union for a short space of time. This so displeased a few of the Whig Elders, and Deacons of the church that they, for his becoming Editor, dropped him as a candidate for orders in their Church--some of whom are believed now never to have had three grains of religion. Mr. Bradford is therefore again turned upon the broad World to seek a support with nothing but his moral and private worth of character. He formerly, for a few years, followed a seafaring life in the merchant service, and would be pleased to get employment our Navy, such as a Purser. Mr. B. has capacity enough to fill any subordinate office in any of the Departments. Col. Polk is well acquainted with his character. To whom I refer you, and hope it may be in the power of the government to give him employment. He has been shamefully treated by his brethren of the Church. I am very respectfully yours Andrew Jackson Governor M Dickerson Secretary of the Navy} ”
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