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Andrew Jackson, Washington, D.C., letter to Francis Preston, Richmond, Virginia :
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Daily: 10 A.M.–5 P.M.
Closed on Tuesdays
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108
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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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Jackson mentions he will be going to Mobile soon and that he has submitted terms of peace to the Creek Indians and is waiting for response. He hopes to return to Tennessee soon or will have Rachel brought to Natchez or New Orleans; regrets their separation.
mssHM 22990
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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.
mssHM 23117
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Sending updates on Sarah Jackson and the children and mentions that he has triumphed over his political enemies.
mssHM 23121
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Jackson discusses recent Arkansas elections, the struggle between the "Democracy of numbers against the aristocracy of the few." He expresses opinions about the corrupting influence of banks and asserts a confidence that the people will never adopt a "monied despotism." Mentions his health and eyesight.
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Jackson discusses the state of his injured arm; will have to wait until situation improves before sending for Rachel to join him, would be imprudent to travel by river.
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