Manuscript Collection

Sketches of the Life and Public Services of General Andrew Jackson - Accession 1189 M557 (610)

Sketches of the Life and Public Services of General Andrew Jackson - Accession 1189 M557 (610)

Identifier

Accession 1189 - M557 (610)

Inclusive Dates

1824

Restrictions

Open under the rules and regulations of the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections

Collection Size

12 pieces

Language

English;

Scope and Content Note

This collection consists of a sketch of the life of General Andrew Jackson that appeared in the Charleston Mercury (Charleston, S.C. newspaper) titled Sketches of the Life and Public Services of General Andrew Jackson and printed by W. Riley In Charleston, SC in 1824. This narrative was published before Andrew Jackson (1767-1845) became the seventh president of the United States. It covers Jackson’s youth, the Creek War, the Battle of New Orleans, the Seminole War, his role in the Indian treaties, his service as Governor of Florida, and his nomination for the presidency of the United States in 1823.

Additional Notes

This publication cannot be safely copied or digitized without doing damage to the spine and can only be accessed in the Archives' research area.

Provenance

The Sketches of the Life and Public Services of General Andrew Jackson were transferred from Special Collections to the Archives on July 14, 2005.

Copyright

For information concerning copyright please contact the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections at Winthrop University.

Sketches of the Life and Public Services of General Andrew Jackson - Accession 1189 M557 (610)

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