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Memorial of Major General Andrew Jackson
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Andrew Jackson, Washington, D.C., letter to Andrew Jackson, Jr. :
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Jackson is happy to hear that Sarah (Andrew Jackson Jr.'s wife Sarah Yorke Jackson) and Rachel (their daughter) are doing well. Provides instructions and guidance for various tasks at the Hermitage including sales of cotton crop and stock, use of stud colt, and the need for housing for fowl and stables. Jackson also mentions the illness of Sampson, an enslaved laborer at the Hermitage, and others (text damaged). Discusses financial details on purchase of land from Alexander. Jackson expresses his gratification that the tomb for Rachel Jackson is complete. Item is slightly damaged, some text missing.
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Andrew Jackson, Washington, D.C., letter to Andrew Jackson, Jr. :
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Sending updates on Sarah Jackson and family; the bulk of the letter discusses possible renovations to the Hermitage.
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Andrew Jackson, Washington, D.C., letter to Andrew Jackson, Jr., Hermitage :
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Sending updates on Sarah Jackson and the children and mentions that he has triumphed over his political enemies.
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Andrew Jackson, Washington, D.C., letter to Sarah Jackson :
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Jackson expresses concerns for Sarah Jackson's health and wellbeing and that of her daughter Rachel, regrets that they have left Washington, D.C., but glad they will be home; he also expresses gratitude for his daughter-in-law and granddaughter. Item was damaged and has been repaired.
mssHM 23118
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Andrew Jackson, New Port, letter to Rachel Jackson, Hunters Hill :
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Jackson mentions that Colonel Christmas is delivering his letter and a variety of garden seeds; he reports on stable fires and that he was able to save his horse from the fire. He also reports that he has caught a cold which is now in his chest and discusses plans for cotton planting and apple trees; expresses concerns over her relationship with the servants.
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Andrew Jackson, Washington, D.C., letter to Rachel Jackson, Nashville, Tennessee :
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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.
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