Lot 403
Jackson, Andrew. Autograph document signed ("Andrew Jackson - Major Genl Commdg.") as commander of American Troops in the Southern region, 1 page, 5 x 8 in., New Orleans, 30 March 1815. Fine. This historic document from the War of 1812, written not long after the Battle of New Orleans (8 Jan. 1815), is a purchase order for "8 Musquettz" (muskets), authorizing the Quartermaster General to pay $80 for them to John Bennett. This document reads, in full: "The United States - To John Bennett - For 8 Musquettz [sic] at 10$ [total] $80. - Col. Simeon Knight, Quarter Master General will pay Eighty Dollars the amount of the above account for Eight Muskets recd of John Bennett agreeable to the accepted (?) recpt of John Davis, Ast. Inspector Genl. - [signed] Andrew Jackson, Major Genl Comdg. - Received of Col. William Pratt Quarter Master General Eighty Dollars in full of the above account - John Bennett X his mark …. New Orleans 30th March 1815."
This document was originally written out in light brown ink, as a purchase order and also as a receipt to show that John Bennett had been paid, and was originally dated March 22nd. When presented to Andrew Jackson for his approval, Jackson signed it in a darker ink, but he also amended it in his hand, changing the first mentioned Quartermaster General's name from William Pratt to Simeon Knight, who had just been appointed to that post the previous month, plus adding some text, and changing the date from the 22nd to the 30th of March. Three additional uncertain words appear at the bottom center. Fine; minor fold splits have been professionally repaired and the document has been de-acidified. Jackson's dark, bold, signature is 3 in. long.
Estimated Value $3,000 - 6,000.
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