JACKSON ANDREW Autograph Note Signed AJ to Mr Bates Purser l

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JACKSON, ANDREW. Autograph Note Signed, "A.J.," to "Mr. Bates, Purser," likely an endorsement removed from a letter: "Recommendations referred to the secretary of the Navy, for his examination of his recent claims as set forth within, that justice may be awarded to him agreeable to his merit." 1 page, 5x4 1/4 inches; inlaid, ink burn with minor loss to a word of text, few closed tears at lower left expertly repaired with tissue verso, paper clip stain at upper left, folds. Np, 1830s

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John A. Bates (d. 1871) served as Purser in the U.S. Navy under the administration of President Andrew Jackson beginning in March of 1831.