ALS, 1821 July 22, Pensacola, Fla., to an unidentified correspondent.

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ALS, 1821 July 22, Pensacola, Fla., to an unidentified correspondent.

Remembers her correspondent's hospitality in New Orleans and looks forward to his visit; praises an unnamed young lady.

1 item (2 p.); 24 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6749468

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Jackson, Rachel, 1767-1828

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Born Rachel Donelson. Some time after 1780 she married Lewis Robards and later separated from him. In 1791, believing herself divorced, she married Andrew Jackson. Later it was discovered that Robards had never completed the proceedings, and the Jacksons had to wait for a final decree and re-marry in 1794. The scandal was used by Jackson's political enemies throughout his career. Rachel died soon after his election to the presidency. From the description of ALS, 1821 July 22, Pensaco...