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

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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.

    mssHM 23121

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

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    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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    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

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

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    Jackson discusses his health and state of his injured arm, his admiration for Lieutenant Harmon Hays, and mentions preparing for a movement from Fort Strother. He also discusses Theodore and Lyncoya, two Native American infants that Jackson was in the process of adopting. He mentions the recent death of Theodore, who died after his arrival at the Hermitage, and arrangements for Lyncoya to be sent to his home.

    mssHM 22991

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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