Andrew Jackson Papers, 1813-1847
Scope and Contents
Ten of these items are letters, two of them addressed to his wife, Rachel. Other letters are mostly concerned with military matters, one addressed to James Calhoun who was at the time Secretary of War. Jackson writes to Gov. William Schley of Georgia informing him that "Jessup has not delivered the Creek prisoners to the State of Georgia." Also included are a number of badly faded photostats.
Interesting item: In a letter written to Governor Lumpkin, May 28, 1835, Jackson states that he has had his last negotiation with the Cherokees "... if they pursue the wicked and selfish council of John Ross that must lead to their destruction."
Dates
- Creation: 1813 - 1847
Creator
- Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
access is by appointment only.
Extent
12 items
Language of Materials
English
Physical Description
Many of these papers are in extremely fragile condition; some of them have come apart where they have been folded. There are some typescripts.
Subject
- Calhoun, John C. (John Caldwell), 1782-1850 (Person)
- Jesup, Thomas Sidney, 1788-1860 (Person)
- Schley, William, 1786-1858 (Person)
- Lumpkin, Wilson, 1783-1870 (Person)
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Helmerich Center for American Research at Gilcrease Museum Repository
1400 N. Gilcrease Museum Rd.
Tulsa Ok 74127
918-631-6441