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[JACKSON, Andrew (1767-1845)]. United States Telegraph Extra. Vol. 1, Nos. 1-18. Edited by Duff Green. Washington, D.C.: Green & Jarvis, 1 March-12 July 1828. 18 issues in one volume, 8vo (241 x 152 mm). (Browning throughout, some spotting, clipped column in issue no. 8). Modern wrappers (front flyleaf torn with loss). CONSIDERED THE FIRST EVER PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN NEWSPAPER. This weekly publication presented the controversial aspects of the presidential election in a light favorable to Andrew Jackson, helping him defeat John Quincy Adams in 1828. Upon Jackson’s election to the presidency, the Telegraphy assumed a central role as the primary outlet for the administration and the editor, Duff Green, emerged as part of the unofficial circle of advisers to Jackson. Sabin 97990.