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Scope and Content Note
The papers of Amos Kendall (1789-1869) span the years 1835-1909, with the bulk from 1835 to 1880. The collection consists of correspondence and other papers relating primarily to Kendall's work on behalf of Cherokee claims and treaties and to the Magnetic Telegraph Company, of which he was president. Correspondents include Andrew Jackson, James McLaughlin, William L. Marcy, Samuel Finley Breese Morse, and William Wilkins. Includes biographical material relating to Andrew Jackson.