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Andrew Jackson, Washington, D.C., letter to Andrew Jackson, Jr., Hermitage :
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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.
mssHM 23122
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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, 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, The Hermitage, letter to Senator William S. Fulton, Washington, D.C. :
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Jackson is responding to Fulton's letter and discusses the comments of Louisiana representatives. He mentions that he is "passing off the stage" and is praying for "the perpetuity of our happy republican system." Also mentions his health and a missing letter about General Houston. Letter includes envelope with penciled notes on the reverse (not in Jackson's hand).
mssHM 36101
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Andrew Jackson, The Hermitage, letter to Senator William S. Fulton, Washington, D.C. :
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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.
mssHM 36100