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Andrew Jackson, Washington, D.C., letter to Sarah Jackson :

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Description: 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.
Type: Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Production date: 1833 October 6.
Call number: mssHM 23118
Creator: Jackson, Andrew (1767-1845)(Opens in new tab)
Provenance: Purchased from William K. Bixby, 1918.
Restrictions: Open for use by qualified researchers and by appointment. Please contact Reader Services at the Huntington Library for more information.

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.

mssHM 23117

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Andrew Jackson, Washington D.C., letter to Rachel Jackson, Hermitage, near Nashville, Tennessee :

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Regrets to hear she has been indisposed, expresses concern for her welfare while he is away; mentions his political enemies, reports on wellbeing of various friends.

mssHM 23073

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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.

mssHM 23058

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Andrew Jackson, Fort Jackson, Mississippi Territory, letter to Rachel Jackson, Hermitage, near Nashville, Tennessee :

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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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Andrew Jackson, Washington, D.C., letter to Francis Preston, Richmond, Virginia :

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Jackson will call on Preston when passing through Abingdon; cannot comply with his request to visit Richmond. He reports that many believe him to be unfit for civil life and that strangers in Washington, D.C. see him as uncivilized and unchristian, rash and inconsiderate. Expresses his hopes that Republican principles and institutions will be long preserved.

mssHM 23072

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Andrew Jackson, Washington, D.C., letter to Rachel Jackson, near Nashville, Tennessee :

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Jackson reports on his health and the weather; sends instructions for Mr. Parsons' treatment of enslaved laborers at the Hermitage; expresses his expectations for the behavior of adopted sons.

mssHM 23060

Andrew Jackson, Washington, D.C., letter to Sarah Jackson :

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