Andrew Jackson collection, 1813-1970.

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Andrew Jackson collection, 1813-1970.

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Broadsides, commemorative materials, military documents and correspondence; including "Provision return," 16 Mar. 1813, document signed by Jackson, listing company commanders, number of men in each company, and amount of rations used by Col. John Coffee's Tennessee cavalry regiment; and typescript excerpts of letters, 1818, from Jackson to the Secretary of War, written from Georgia while en route to First Seminole War in Florida. Materials pertaining to Jackson's political career include broadside, ca. 1828, "Bloody Deeds of General Jackson"; manuscript, 4 Mar. 1829, framed inaugural address printed on silk; broadside, 10 Dec. 1832, Jackson's proclamation to the people of South Carolina re Nullification Ordinance. Also including reproduced letters, 1 May 1833, to Rev. Andrew J. Crawford, printed abstract re public affairs, asserting that nullification is dead; and typescript, 30 July 1836, re Jackson's orders that the Brig Washington's Barge pass unmolested through the port of Charleston. Later antebellum materials include reproduced letter, 13 Dec. 1841, Hermitage [Davidson Co., Tenn.] to Capt. Mills [Charleston, S.C.], declining invitation to a South Carolina military ball commemorating the Battle of New Orleans. Clipping from the Charleston Mercury, 28 June 1845, "Gen. Jackson's Last Moments"; typescript abstracts of Jackson's will, 1844, 1846, and 1856, mentioning painting by John White Blake of a Mexican War scene described by Joel R. Poinsett. Other materials include 3 photostatic copies of typescripts, 1825, 1847, and [1960s?], re Charleston burial site of Jackson's mother, Elizabeth Hutchinson Jackson, and clipping, 1966, re her final words of advice to AJ; anonymous article, [ca. 1900?], "Side-lights on America's Most Picturesque President" re comments on Jackson, newspaper clippings, stamps, programs. Printed brochures, 1959-1967, re commomorative activities honoring Jackson, including opening of Andrew Jackson Historical State Park, information re history of Waxhaw Presbyterian Church and church cemetery, and dedication of statues honoring Jackson in Lancaster and Columbia, S.C.

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University of South Carolina, System Library Service, University Libraries

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University of South Carolina, System Library Service, University Libraries

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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...

Old Waxhaw Presbyterian Church (Lancaster County, S.C.)

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Coffee, John Main, 1897-

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Tacoma resident John Main Coffee (1897-1983) was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for Washington State, 1937-1946. From the description of John Coffee Papers, 1940-1952. (University of Puget Sound Library). WorldCat record id: 746570236 John Main Coffee (January 23, 1897-June 2, 1983) was a U.S. Representative from Washington State, 6th District, 1937-1946. Born in Tacoma, Washington, Coffee attended public schools. He attended Universit...

United States. Presidents (1829-1837 : Jackson)

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White, John Blake, 1781-1859

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Artist, dramatist, and lawyer. Born in Eutaw Springs, S.C., White later resided in Charleston, S.C. In 1800 he went to London (England) to study painting under Benjamin West; in 1808 he was admitted to the bar in South Carolina. White produced a number of paintings including portraits, miniatures, and historical paintings. He also authored several plays which were produced in the theaters of Charleston and elsewhere. His first wife was Elizabeth Allston (d. 1817). From the descriptio...

Jackson, Elizabeth, 1740-1781

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