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Dolley Madison, Wife Of James Madison, Letter To President Andrew Jackson About The Death Of Her Husband, Founding Father And Former President James Madison. Dated September 2, 1836., Dolley Madison Sep 1836

Dolley Madison, Wife Of James Madison, Letter To President Andrew Jackson About The Death Of Her Husband, Founding Father And Former President James Madison. Dated September 2, 1836., Dolley Madison

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

The notes penciled in the margins of the manuscript (apparently written by Allen C. Clark) indicate that this is the final draft of this letter to Andrew Jackson upon the death of her husband.


Sam Ralston Poetry Manuscript (Song), Sam. Ralston Jul 1836

Sam Ralston Poetry Manuscript (Song), Sam. Ralston

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

3 page manuscript of verse entitled: “Written for the celebration of the 4th of July 1836 at Plymouth, Mississippi.” First stanza begins: “The hour has come, when Texians brave – Must choose bright glory, or the Grave;” Accompanying note explains “Ralston most likely went with Quitman to fight for Texas independence.”


Letter From Richard M. Johnson Enclosing Several Letters From Citizens Of Doctor John N. Wren Of Cincinatti, Dated January 27, 1836., Richard Mentor Johnson Jan 1836

Letter From Richard M. Johnson Enclosing Several Letters From Citizens Of Doctor John N. Wren Of Cincinatti, Dated January 27, 1836., Richard Mentor Johnson

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Johnson, a representative of Kentucky in the U.S. House of Representatives, writes and encloses several letters from highly respectable citizens of Doctor John N. Wren of Cincinnatti, for Lieutenant in the Marine Corps and requests acknowledgement if there are any vacancies, dated January 27, 1836.


Honorable Discharge From The Army Of The Republic Of Texas For Mitchell George, Signed By Barnard Bee, Sr., No Date, Barnard Elliot Bee Senior Dec 1835

Honorable Discharge From The Army Of The Republic Of Texas For Mitchell George, Signed By Barnard Bee, Sr., No Date, Barnard Elliot Bee Senior

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Mitchell George, 21 years old, farmer, who enlisted in May of 1836 is honorably discharged from the Army of the Republic of Texas.