Jackson, Andrew, Pres., 1767-1845

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Biography

Andrew Jackson (March 15, 1767 – June 8, 1845) was an American soldier and statesman who served as the seventh president of the United States from 1829 to 1837. Before being elected to the presidency, Jackson gained fame as a general in the United States Army and served in both houses of the U.S. Congress. As president, Jackson sought to advance the rights of the "common man"against a "corrupt aristocracy" and to preserve the Union.

Found in 12 Collections and/or Records:

Andrew Jackson letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 840523

Mss 840523

Date(s): 1840-09-23

Abstract

In English.

Andrew Jackson letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 828354

Mss 828354

Date(s): 1828-06-04

Abstract

In English.

Andrew Jackson letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 817462.1

Mss 817462.1

Date(s): 1817-08-12

Abstract

In English.

Andrew Jackson order

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 813676

Mss 813676

Date(s): 1813-12-26

Scope and Contents

Order from US President Andrew Jackson to Col. Wynne and Col. Lillard, requesting each ot furnish seventy men for reconnoitering the Catawbas. Maj. Conn will take the command. Includes letter fo January 2, 1814 by Lemuel E. Snow, describing massacres by the Creeks.

Israel Balch letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 833375.1

Mss 833375.1

Date(s): 1833-06-25

Abstract

In English.

Nathan Lord letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 833376

Mss 833376

Date(s): 1833-06-26

Abstract

In English.

Pres. U.S. Andrew Jackson letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 829221

Mss 829221

Date(s): 1829-03-21

Abstract

In English.

United States President Commission

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 866255

Mss 866255

Date(s): 1866-04-05

Scope and Contents

Commission by US President Andrew Johnson in Washington, DC for S.H. Lathrop, commissioning brevet colonel in U.S. Volunteers. Signed by President Andrew Johnson by Secretary of War, Edwin M. Stanton.

US President Andrew Jackson letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 824131

Mss 824131

Date(s): 1824-01-31

Abstract

In English.

US President Andrew Jackson letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 831168.1

Mss 831168.1

Date(s): 1831-02-18

Abstract

In English.

US President Andrew Jackson letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 831677

Mss 831677

Date(s): 1831-12-27

Abstract

In English.

US President Jackson patent

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 830664

Mss 830664

Date(s): 1830-12-14

Abstract

In English.