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Jackson. This tree is from General Jackson's favorite grove, 

 still flourishing in front of the Hermitage. The Hickory was 

 General Jackson's favorite tree, hence the name given him 

 " Old Hickory " by his personal friends to signify the 

 strength and firmness of his character. We send you this 

 tree from a historic and sacred Tennessee grove, with a 

 request that you plant and dedicate it to Lord Dufierin, 

 Canada's former Governor, who represented a people whom 

 we respect and earnestly desire to cultivate warm and 

 friendly relations with for all time. 



With best and kindest wishes, 



I am, Dear Sir, 



Very respectfully, 



Your obedient servant, 



Thomas F. Wright, 

 Vice-President A. F. Assn., Tenn. 



N. B I beg to hand you a piece of walnut from a log of 



Gen. Jackson's old cabin home, yet standing in the rear of 

 the Hermitage Grove. " 



