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The strength of the hills : a story of Andrew Jackson, and of the pioneers of Tennessee
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Andrew Jackson, Washington, D.C., letter to Rachel Jackson, Nashville, Tennessee :
Manuscripts
Jackson relates that he is glad to hear the church is finished. He discusses his activities in Washington, D.C., with mentions of parties attended, social events, gift received, enemies, and fellow boarders at "the Oneals," including fellow Tennessee senator John Eaton.
mssHM 23058
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Andrew Jackson, Washington, D.C., letter to Rachel Jackson, Nashville, Tennessee :
Manuscripts
Jackson discusses how he spent his birthday and the receiving of the gold medal awarded by Congress in appreciation of victory at New Orleans, February 27, 1815 during the War of 1812. Is sending advice to his son, particularly about his education, the importance of being truthful; he also reports on his health and the weather.
mssHM 23062
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Photographs of Andrew Jackson's plantation the Hermitage, Nashville, Tennessee
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Large cabinet card photographs, approximately 1890s, of: exterior of the house; interior of President Jackson's bedroom; a horse carriage; the tomb; paintings of Jackson and his wife Rachel, and an image of cabins that housed enslaved people. The cabins are dilapidated in this photograph, but they were later restored and preserved.
photPF 2396-2402
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Andrew Jackson, Newbern, Virginia, letter to Rachel Jackson, near Nashville, Tennessee :
Manuscripts
Reports on the progress of his journey to Washington, D.C. after his election as U.S. senator; regrets their separation. Instructs her to procure necessities from Josiah Nichols in Nashville. Item is damaged with some text missing.
mssHM 23064
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Andrew Jackson, Washington, D.C., letter to Rachel Jackson, near Nashville, Tennessee :
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Reports on his arrival at Washington, D.C., describes his reception in and journey from Fredericksburg, Virginia. Wishes to hear from her.
mssHM 23061