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Andrew Jackson, The Hermitage, letter to Senator William S. Fulton, Washington, D.C. :

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Description: 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).
Type: Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Production date: 1839 February 15.
Call number: mssHM 36101
Creator: Jackson, Andrew (1767-1845)(Opens in new tab)
Provenance: Gift of Mrs. Fulton Wright, February 1972.
Restrictions: Open for use by qualified researchers and by appointment. Please contact Reader Services at the Huntington Library for more information.

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

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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, 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, the Hermitage, letter to James Winchester :

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Jackson is reporting on rumors of the whereabouts of Aaron Burr, who is purportedly stopped at the mouth of the Cumberland River, and informing Winchester that he has been selected to be a confidential commanding officer and should be ready to move to intercept Burr. Jackson provides details of actions for the following days and a postscript mentions that he has received a letter from President Jefferson and that 240 men must be ready. This letter is a draft of a copy located at the Library of Congress, according to the Papers of Andrew Jackson.

mssHM 25423

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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

Andrew Jackson, The Hermitage, letter to Senator William S. Fulton, Washington, D.C. :

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