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15 March 1820

Jackson, Andrew (1767-1845)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John C. Calhoun

Confusion over whether Jackson recieved funds from the Quarter Master General in excess of what he was owed. Jackson believes he was due all funds he recieved, and that if he has recieved too much, it must be due to a misunderstanding. "It has allways been my desire, never to receive any money on account of the U States, unless where I was well warranted by cause, and such as others of equal grade in the army had been in the habit of receiving." Written to Calhoun, who would later become Jackson's Vice President and political adversary, as Secretary of War.

GLC08968

27 April 1820

Jackson, Andrew (1767-1845)

Letter signed

Title: to John C. Calhoun

Written by Major General Jackson to Calhoun, Secretary of War. Jackson sends documents (not included) from General Gaines "relative to the illicit introduction of negroe slaves and free people of colour into the United States on the southern frontier of Georgia." Also sending along a letter (not included) from Major James Bankhead, commander at Fernandina, Florida on the same subject. Says he will take any measures Calhoun directs him to.

GLC00639.13

26 June 1820

Jackson, Andrew (1767-1845)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John C. Calhoun

General Jackson writing to Secretary of War Calhoun, attempting to mediate a dispute between General Daniel Bissell and the Ordnance Department. Jackson emphasizes the need to maintain a proper chain of command.

GLC04872

26 July 1820

Jackson, Andrew (1767-1845)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John C. Calhoun

Writes to Secretary of War Calhoun about the removal of intruders on Cherokee land on the Georgia frontier. Reports on the intense opposition Captain R.K. Call has faced from white settlers. Forwards a letter from Call (not included) in which he seeks authority to impose on "the border citizens," who suggested they will kill the Cherokee after the army leaves, a "speedy & examplory punishment if they should attempt to carry their threats into execution." Jackson wants the letter to be passed on to President Monroe. Docketed by Jackson.

GLC00114

7 December 1820

Jackson, Andrew (1767-1845)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Poindexter

Writes to Governor of Mississippi Poindexter to introduce Rev. Austin Dickinson. In 1819 Dickinson was delegated by the Synod of Tennessee to raise funds to build a theological seminary in Tennessee; he is sure that Poindexter both will give Dickinson aid and will inform him of the best means of promoting support from "the citizens of the state" over which he presides. Jackson became Governor of the Florida Territory in 1821. He was President of the United States from 1829 to 1837.

GLC03001

1821/03/12

Jackson, Andrew (1767-1845)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Winchester re: tour to "Bluff and Back Again"

Differing opinions on how to equally divide land. Waterstains on the top third affect appearance but not legibility.

GLC06789.02

26 May 1821

Jackson, Andrew (1767-1845)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Peter Hagner

Argues that he it is wrong to make him pay for his food and quarters during an previous stay in Washington. Claims costs were supposed to be covered for him during his stay. Written as territorial governor of Florida, to Hagner, third auditor of the Treasury Department.

GLC01900

1821-1843

Jackson, Andrew (1767-1845)

Header Record

Title: Collection of nine letters [decimalized]

GLC06789

3 January 1822

Hobart, Nathaniel (1758-1838)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Informs his nephew that he witnessed the ordination of Reverend Samuel Spring "and saw him inducted into the pastoral office over the church & congregation of the old parish." In regard to family news, he notes that that he was in Hanover for Christmas, "there appears to be a famine," and Mr. Whitman has moved into a new house. Asks about the progress of the bankruptcy law and if there will be a congressional investigation into "the controversy between General [Andrew] Jackson and the Spanish..."

GLC06313.04.128

19 March 1822

Hobart, Nathaniel (1758-1838)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Writes to his nephew about a local nominating convention. Asks about the bankruptcy bill before Congress. Comments on other local political and family matters. Asks if Hobart will be visiting home when Congress recesses.

GLC06313.04.174

21 March 1822

Anderson, Joseph (1757-1837)

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Indicates he received the "documents relative to the remission of a fine incurred by Captain Bartlett," which have been submitted to the Secretary of the Treasury for review. Written from the treasury and signed by Anderson as comptroller.

GLC06313.04.175

28 August 1822

Jackson, Andrew (1767-1845)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard Keith Call

Advises Call that on what he must do first if he wishes to succeed in politics, including making a good name for himself. Also counsel's him to mend a feud between Captain Easter and Judge Brekenridge. Then explains that he will never run for office, unless the majority of the people demand it, but explains what he would do if elected. "I never have been an applicant for office, I never will, I solicited retirement and to be candid with you I do not expect that, that retirement I have selected for myself, will be disturbed by the...call of a majority of the people.

GLC04792

15 October 1822

Jackson, Andrew (1767-1845)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Gibson

Appeal to Gibson for an increase in the salary of the indebted Captain Thornton, who Jackson assures is an excellent officer.

GLC00519

11 March 1823

Jackson, Andrew (1767-1845)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Abner Lawson Duncan

Asks Duncan to introduce Glossel to "the citizens of New Orleans, and particularly those who shared with me the dangers of the defense of New Orleans," and specifically Major Grimes. Major Glossel, Jackson's aide-de-camp, is passing through New Orleans, on his way to meet General Gaines.

GLC01108

12 July 1823

Jackson, Andrew (1767-1845)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Hardy Murfree Cryer

Describes the flogging and subsequent escape of a slave named Cyrus. Explains the events that led to the overseer, Mr. Parsons, flogging Cyrus, and Cyrus' running away. Says Cyrus has been found and that "Cyrus shall not be abused, but he must be taught subordination." Cryer may have been interested in buying Cyrus. Written from the Hermitage.

GLC04363

28 August 1823

Clay, Henry (1777-1852)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas J. Wharton

Discusses at length the strong position he took favoring emancipation 25 years earlier and how his continuing emancipation feelings defeated him at the polls several times due to the strong slavery interest. States that there are not enough Africans in the U.S. to pose a hazard if they are gradually emancipated.

GLC00509

13 December 1823

Jackson, Andrew (1767-1845)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John C. Calhoun

Requests to the Secretary of War that he make sure that Rufus Bowyer be allowed to enter the military academy as a cadet. Recommends him based on his own merits, and those of his father, Colonel Bowyer. Docket labeled "Va. [77]."

GLC00655.04

circa 1824.

Jackson, Rachel (fl. ca. 1824)

Painting

Title: Pendant miniature of Andrew Jackson's wife Rachel, attributed to Mary C. Strobel

Oval watercolor miniature on ivory, accompanying letter, preserved by the descendants of Mary Eastin Polk, said to have painted by Mary Catherine Strobel. Published in Jackson papers, vol. 4

GLC02793.019.02

6 March 1824

Clay, Henry (1777-1852)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John D. Godman

Discusses the upcoming presidential election. Speculates on the contest between himself, John Quincy Adams, Andrew Jackson, and William H. Crawford. Thinks it certain that the election will be decided in the House of Representatives (it was). Between himself and Crawford, he guesses that whoever wins New York will be considered by the House along with Adams and Jackson. Predicts that if he makes to the House, he will win; otherwise he suspects Adams will win. Comments on other states and possible outcomes.

GLC01028

circa 12 Febrauary 1825

Calhoun, John C. (John Caldwell) (1782-1850)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to R. S. Garnett

Asks for a copy of a letter to Andrew Jackson, as well as a contract. Dated 12 February without a year, but probably written before 1825 as Secretary of War. Recipient's name is difficult to fully read.

GLC02504.06

September 5, 1826

Jackson, Andrew (1767-1845)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard K. Call

Attempts to reconcile a quarrel between General Call and Colonel Joseph M. White before it becomes violent. Two black and white full length seated engravings of Andrew Jackson included.

GLC03926

7 February 1827

Barbour, James, 1775-1842

Pamphlet

Title: Florida Indians

19th Congress 2nd Session Doc. No. 82 House of Represenatives War Department

GLC03776.30

1 March 1827

Jackson, Andrew (1767-1845)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Hardy M. Cryer

States that he wishes to visit Cryer and old friends in Sumner County, but does not want any parades or "speech making." With the Presidential Election fast approaching, Jackson is taking much criticism, and does not want to attract more, so asks for a low key welcome. Address leaf contains a number of columns of addition.

GLC00524

19 May 1827

Jackson, Andrew (1767-1845)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ezra Stiles Ely

Jackson explains that while he and his wife have been attacked viciously during this campaign, it has only made him more resilient. "All the slander that wickedness can suggest & falsehood invent, have been leveled against me, & my family, by the panders of power and corruption - this will recoil upon its own head - truth is mighty & will ultimately prevail - and when it does - I feel secure from the multiplied shots of slander." Also states that he is pleased with the support he has received from Philadelphia.

GLC03896

1828

Unknown

Broadside

Title: An account of the bloody deeds of General Jackson

Broadside with four woodcuts. The first shows an officer, likely Jackson, ordering an execution squad to "Fire!!" on six militiamen. In the second two Jacksonian officers, one ordering "F-F-Fire!" against a kneeling man in front of his coffin, saying "O God!!

GLC05566

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