Served as seventh President of the United States (1829–1837).
Filed by recipient.
ALS, Hermitage. Referring to the correspondence between various diplomats on the establishment of the boundary of Texas. 1 p.
ALS, Captain Craig's [Tennessee]. Thanking Campbell for an "act of disinterested friendship." 1 p.
ALS, Hermitage. Concerning a business contract which he is entering with Campbell, with mention of Colonel [Aaron] Burr's arrival in a postscript. 2 pp.
ALS, Hermitage. Urging action to be taken against Silas Dinsmore, agent to the Choctaws. Enclosing a copy of The Democratic Clarion & Tennessee Gazette from 26 September 1812 [included]. 3 pp.
ALS, Hermitage. Concerning the movement of the Creeks and their possible alliance with the Spaniards, with instructions for Coffee and an outline of his own plans. 4 pp.
ALS, Hermitage. Asking Coll to recollect the circumstances surrounding a $1000 fine imposed on Jackson in 1815 when he declared martial law in New Orleans. In 1842 there was a motion to restore the fine with interest. 3 pp. with a January 1843 printed report explaining the history of the case. 53 pp. bound.
LS, New Orleans. To the Secretary of War, facilitating the transfer of some soldiers to new regiments. 1 p.
ALS, Hermitage. Ordering copies of the Republican to be sent to various friends. 1 p.
ALS, Washington. Acknowledging the receipt of an original report signed by a Mr. McEldry. 1 p.
LS, Nashville. To the Acting Secretary of War. Forwarding Lieutenant Wendell's application for transfer [not included] and remarking on the injustice of appointing citizens and cadets to higher posts than artillery officers. 1 p.
ALS, Philadelphia. Discussing legislative meetings; the impending presidential election; the relationship between Great Britain, France, and the United States; and sending regards to family and friends. 3 pp.
ALS, Washington. To his daughter-in-law. About his frustration with Congress and issues of political demagogy and nullification. With a November 25, 1831 statement of marriage between Sarah and Andrew Jackson Jr., signed by Pastor Albert Barnes. 4 pp. total.
ALS marked "Private." Defending his actions in removing Secretary of the Treasury [William J. Duane] upon his refusal to remove deposits from the Bank of the U.S.; citing historical precedents set by former presidents Washington, Adams, and Madison. 5 pp.
ALS, Hermitage. Insisting Lewis forward Jackson's carriage and baggage immediately as he must leave the next day for Fort Jackson, with directions for purchasing and distributing weapons. 1 p.
ALS, Washington. A lengthy justification of his stance on secession and nullification, with an analysis of [Thomas] Jefferson and many general remarks on law and government. 7 pp.
ALS, Fort Strother. Asking for additional volunteers to help end the Creek War; giving his immediate plans to join with General Cocke. 2 pp.
ALS, Hermitage. Giving an account of the commendable service of General W.O. Butler during the War of 1812. [McAfee was nominating Butler for Governor of Kentucky.] 2 pp.
ALS, Major Goodson's. Addressing some business dealing with horses and offering advice and concern over the publication of Reed's book on the late war. 2 pp.
ALS, Mrs. McCarty's plantation. Repeating the instructions he gave to Captain Humphries about the disposition of ammunition for the troops. 2 pp.
LS, Madison County. Thanking the General Assembly of Alabama for honoring him. 1 p.
ALS, Montpelier. Agreeing to employ Rutledge's son, and explaining that they do not have a permanent residence yet and are therefore rooming with military officers. 2 pp.
ALS, Nashville. Sending news of the surrender and impending trial of Aaron Burr (accused of treason), and attacking General [James] Wilkinson, who is expected to be called as a witness. 3 pp.
ALS. Chiding Snodgrass for prioritizing the wrong tasks; insisting he abandon efforts to finish a fort and instead immediately focus on building boats and bringing foodstuffs and cattle to the troops on the front lines. 1 p.
LS, Hermitage. To the Superintendent of West Point. Introducing and recommending the bearer, a Mr. Bradford of Lexington, Kentucky. 1 p.
ALS, Washington. Arranging for payment of various bills for his son and daughter and for freight shipments. 1 p.
ALS. Sending news to an unnamed government official that the British are to take over Pensacola under a secret treaty with Spain. 1 p.
LS (body in the hand of nephew Andrew Jackson Donaldson). "Camp 4 Miles below Orleans." Reporting on the January 8 victory at New Orleans, giving losses on both sides. 3 pp.
DS. Provision return for the regiment of Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry under command of Colonel John Coffee. Signed by Jackson as Major General. 1 p.
DS. Ordering payment to James Tatum for services, forage, and subsistence. 1 p.
DS, on vellum. For the Dartmouth, commander Thomas Brock. 1 p.
DS. Ordering the Secretary of State to affix the Seal of the United States to an exequatur granted to Armand de la Rue de Villeret. 1 p.
DS, on vellum. Appointing Benjamin Roberts as Second Lieutenant in the 1st Regiment of Dragoons. Signed also by Lewis Cass, Secretary of War. 1 p.