Lot 67
Jackson, Andrew. Fine. Matted with an engraved portrait (Johnson, Fry & Co., New York), and framed to 19 x 15". 7th President of the United States, 1829-1837.
Autograph Letter Signed twice ("Andrew Jackson") and ("A.J."), as President, One page, Quarto. "Washington City," October 26, [1832] on pale blue stationery. To Dr. Lindsley P., Nashville University. President Jackson writes to a friend back home in Tennessee, regarding a favor granted, and some news of Washington. In full:
"My Dr Sir / I reached here on the 19th instant in good health, and now have the pleasure to inclose you a Cadets Warrant for your son, for next June, in the mean time your son can be preparing himself for his academic studies, and the examination for admission. / Our City is healthy at present, the Colera [sic] has passed away & is visiting with its scourge various places on the Ohio & Atlantic. I hope Nashville may escape its ravages. / With my best wishes for your health and happiness I am very respectfully your friend / Andrew Jackson. P.S.: The appointment of Surgeon for the penitentiary was made before my arrival here, & the partner of Dr. Sims selected who had charge of it at his death. A.J."
Estimated Value $5,000-UP.
Ex Frick Collection. Goodspeed's, December 15, 1974, Lot 2239.
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