Jackson, Rachel 1767-1828

ALS, 1814 Feb. 1, Fort Strother, Miss., to Rachel Jackson by Andrew Jackson ( )
2 editions published in 1814 in English and held by 1 library worldwide
Jackson tells his wife not to be upset by his adversaries' attacks on his reputation; he is doing his duty with a clear conscience. He sends her a copy (not present) of an approving letter from the secretary of war (John Armstrong). Jackson expects soon to put an end to the Creek War, and sends a young Indian named Syncoya to her to be treated as an orphan.

ALS, 1823 Nov. 16, Kingston, Tenn., to Rachel Jackson by Andrew Jackson ( )
2 editions published in 1823 in English and held by 1 library worldwide
Jackson and John Henry Eaton, on the way to Washington to take their seats in the Senate, have reached Kingston safely and been entertained by the citizens. Jackson is worried by his wife's distress at his leaving and promises that if he returns home he will never leave her again.

Papers of Charles Carter Lee and the Lee family 1768-1931 (bulk 1780-1871) by Charles Carter Lee ( )
in English and held by 1 library worldwide
Papers collected by Charles Carter Lee include papers of General Light-Horse-Harry Lee, Major Henry Lee, Charles Carter Lee, and John Penn Lee.

Letter to Rachel Donelson Jackson 1818 June w by Andrew Jackson ( )
1 edition published in 1818 in English and held by 1 library worldwide
Andrew Jackson recounts events of his southern campaign against the Indians of northern Florida at St. Marks and Pensacola; gives his itinerary and hopes to meet her along the way; and sends greetings to family and friends.

ALS, 1804 Apr. 6, Knoxville, Tenn., to Rachel Jackson by Andrew Jackson ( )
1 edition published in 1804 in English and held by 1 library worldwide
Wishes to return home to her but fears that returning now would bring poverty; he may be appointed to the government of New Orleans.

ALS : Chickasaw, Miss., to Rachel Jackson, 1816 Sept. 12 by Andrew Jackson ( )
1 edition published in 1816 in English and held by 1 library worldwide
Concerns the treaty negotiations, also family matters.

ALS : Fort Jackson, Miss., to Rachel Jackson, 1814 July 31 by Andrew Jackson ( )
1 edition published in 1814 in English and held by 1 library worldwide
News of a British landing forces Jackson to go to Mobile and prepare its defenses rather than returning home.

ALS : Washington, D.C., to Rachel Jackson, 1824 May 19 by Andrew Jackson ( )
1 edition published in 1824 in English and held by 1 library worldwide
News of actions in Congress and plans for his return home.

ALS, 1814 Aug. 23, Mobile, to Rachel Jackson by Andrew Jackson ( )
1 edition published in 1814 in English and held by 1 library worldwide
Extols the beauty and richness of the Alabama country and predicts that it will soon be thickly settled and prosperous. He has ordered the garrison returned to the fort at Mobile, and hopes that the war will soon be over in the south so he can return home; has injured his arm.

ALS, 1821 July 22, Pensacola, Fla., to an unidentified correspondent by Rachel Jackson ( )
1 edition published in 1821 in English and held by 1 library worldwide
Remembers her correspondent's hospitality in New Orleans and looks forward to his visit; praises an unnamed young lady.