Papers, 1810-1838.

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Papers, 1810-1838.

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The collection contains Earl's professional correspondence, concerning portrait painting, 1810-1838, and miscellaneous papers, 1816-1833. A portion of the correspondence relates to William S. Pendleton's lithographic print of a portrait of Andrew Jackson by Earl. The miscellaneous papers include: sheets from a memorandum book, 1817-1818; newspaper clippings, 1821-1829; two memorandum booklets, 1828-1829 and 1832-1833, re: prints of Andrew Jackson; and receipts, 1816-1826. Jacob Conant as well as his son, Edwin. The material pertaining to Jacob is largely made up of deeds and various legal documents. Most of the deeds concern land transactions in Sterling, Mass. Several transactions in Worcester and other towns in Worcester County are also recorded. Included among the legal documents are: warrants, indentures, bonds, and documents appointing Jacob administrator of estates and Justice of Peace. There are also several insurance policy statements and receipts belonging to Jacob.

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Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

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Andrew Jackson, 7th President of the United States. Born on March 15, 1767 in the Waxhaw Settlement in South Carolina; though just a boy, participated in the battle of Hanging Rock during the Revolution, captured by the British and imprisoned. He worked for a time in a saddler's shop and afterward taught school before studying law in Salisbury, N.C. In 1788 he was appointed solicitor of the western district of North Carolina, comprising what is now the State of Tennessee. Upon the admission of T...

Pendleton, William S., 1795-1879

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Earl, Ralph Eleazer Whiteside, ca. 1785-1838

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Earl, Ralph Eleaser Whiteside, approximately 1785-1838

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Ralph Eleazer Whiteside(s) Earl (1785?-1838) was the son of Ralph Earl (1751-1801) and Ann(e) Whiteside(s) Earl ( -1826) and received his early training in portrait painting from his distinguished father. After European training, he returned to the United States in 1815 and began to paint portraits of the heroes of the Battle of New Orleans. He became a friend and protege of Andrew Jackson (1767-1845) and married Mrs. Jackson's niece, Jane Caffery ( -1819), in 1818. From 1817 to 1829, he lived i...