1James Madison: Temperance statement, July 1831 (Madison Papers)
Being satisfied from observation and experience, as well as from Medical testimony that ardent spirit, as a drink, is not only needless, but hurtful; and that the entire disuse of it would tend to promote the health, the virtue, and the happiness of the community, We hereby express our conviction, that should the citizens of the United States, and especially all young men, discontinue entirely...
2To Thomas Jefferson from Andrew Jackson, 31 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Permit me to make known to you my friend M r Ogden who will hand you this—he is the only surveveing son of the late Genl. Mathias Ogden of the State of New Jersey, whose Character & conduct in the Revolutionary war must be well known to you. M r Ogden is a young Gentleman of high respectability, and good standing in society, has a great desire to become personally acquainted with you—and as he...
3From Andrew Jackson to John Quincy Adams, 25 December 1824 (Adams Papers)
Genl Jackson with compliments to Mr. and Mrs. Adams, regrets that an engagement with the Secy of the Navy to Vissit the Ship N Carolina, will prevent him the honor of dining with them on Thursday next agreably to invitation Ther .
4From Andrew Jackson to John Quincy Adams, 20 December 1823 (Adams Papers)
Genl Jackson presents his compliments & thanks to Mr & Mrs. Adams for their polite invitation to a Ball at their house on the 8 of Jany— He had designed not to visit during the winter after night owing to his ill health; but their politeness on the present occasion influences him to alter that determination, and he begs leave to say that he will with great pleasure wait upon them on the...
5To Thomas Jefferson from Andrew Jackson, 8 December 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
I was extremely happy to hear in passing thro Charlottesville that you were in good health, and should have been more pleased had it been in my power to have visited you at your house; my not having done so will not, I am persuaded on your part, be ascribed to any unkind feelings or want of respect or proper friendship on mine; The length of our acquaintance, & a constantly subsisting harmony...
6To Thomas Jefferson from Andrew Jackson, 4 October 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
This will be handed you by Gen l Sam l Houston, a representative to Congress from this State, And a particular friend of mine to whom I beg leave to introduce you. I have known Gen l Houston many years, and entertaining for him the highest feelings of rights & confidence, recommend him to you with great safety. He has attained his present standing without the extrensic advantages of fortune &...
7Andrew Jackson to Thomas Jefferson, 6 February 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
While Doct r Th os G. Watkins Resided in this state ; there was a considerable difference between him & myself—which I am informed has operated much to the Doc t s prejudice— He calld on me yesturday at my house for the purpose of reconcilliation . He made such explanations as has induced me to restore him to the standing he occupied in my estimation before the unpleasant difference happened...
8From Andrew Jackson to John Quincy Adams, 25 January 1819 (Adams Papers)
Majr. General Jackson presents his Compliments to Mr & Mrs. Adams and regrets that he & his family cannot accept of their polite invitation to dine; having determined to decline all personal attentions of this kind until the issue of the proceedings in his case now pending before Congress. MHi : Adams Papers.
9Andrew Jackson to John Payne Todd, 12 January 1817 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ Andrew Jackson to John Payne Todd. 12 January 1817, Nashville. His friend Maj. John H. Eaton is en route to Philadelphia to oversee the publication of a work commenced by Capt. Reid (deceased). Requests that Eaton be introduced to JM “for whose private charector he has a great respect.” RC ( NHi ). 1 p. Jackson referred to The Life of Andrew Jackson, Major General in the Service of the...
10Andrew Jackson to James Monroe, 12 May 1816 (Madison Papers)
Since I wrote you on the 8th. instant, I have had the pleasure of seeing Genl Coffee, The Genl has shewn me the whole correspondance between him & the other commissioners. The whole evidence of the right of Territory ceded by the creeks, which he included in the lines ran by him, The evidence of right in the creeks to the Territory Thus included in the lines ran by Genl Coffee appear clear &...
11To James Madison from Andrew Jackson, 5 July 1815 (Madison Papers)
The bearer Mr Lewis Livingston of Newyork, is one of those young heroes, who faithfully sustained the national charactor, on the lines of defence below Neworleans, he acted by my appointment as assistant engineer, his unwearied attention to the duties assigned him, obtained the thanks of his General and a claim on the gratitude of his country. Mr Livingston possessing a liberal education, his...
12To James Madison from Andrew Jackson, [ca. 8 August 1814] (Madison Papers)
The following is a transcript of a letter from General Thomas Pinkney to Colo. Benjamin Hawkins, which pursuant to the requisition of the chiefs and warriers of the Creek nation, I direct to be sent to the President of the United States, duly certified—upon the suggestion to the said chiefs, that my powers do not extend to embrace by treaty or capitulation, the promises contained therein. RC (...
13To James Madison from Andrew Jackson, 15 March 1813 (Madison Papers)
It gives me pain at all times to record things that must tend to weaken the support of government under the present pressure of the war, and when the misfortunes of our Country and the loss of our military reputation, requires every nerve to support the contest in which we are engaged. At a time when the Bosom of every lover of his Country beats high in its support, and indeed him Step forward...
14To Thomas Jefferson from Andrew Jackson, 14 May 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
On the 20th. ultimo, I wrote you, enclosing a statement made by William Meadows relative to the depredations lately committed by the indians on our frontier—and a large party of the Creeks apparently hostile, who occupied the South bank of the Tennessee—I then Stated the Substance of my orders to the several Brigadeer Generals, Issued on that occasion, and my Special order to Genl. Johnston...
15To Thomas Jefferson from Andrew Jackson, 20 April 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I hasten to transmit to you the inclosed Statement of William Meadows (which if true) connected with the information transmitted to the Secratary of War, by Brigadier Genl. Thomas Johnston commanding the Sixth Brigade under date of the third instant, to which I refer you, will shew the alarming and hostile attitude of the Creek indians, on our frontier—alarming, because there can remain no...
16To Thomas Jefferson from Andrew Jackson, 24 November 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
In the want of insult or aggression made on our Government and country from any quarter, I am so well convinced that the publick sentiment and feeling of the citizens within this State, and particularly within my Division, are such, of such a nature and of such a kind, that I take the liberty of tendering their services, that is, under my command,—and at one moments warning after your...
17To Thomas Jefferson from Andrew Jackson, 23 September 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I have deemed it a duty which My respect for your public and private character could not dispense with, to make known to you an act of Gel. J. Wilkinson, which in a measure is Supported and Sanctioned by your name. The following is a true extract of a letter written by Genl. J. Wilkinson to the commanding officer at New Orleans, dated the 31ist. of March 1805 “you will be pleased to signify to...
18To Thomas Jefferson from Andrew Jackson, 17 October 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Least misrepresentations and unfavourable reports should be made you, respecting Doctor Vandyke of South West Point relative to a meeting I had with John Sevier esqr present Governor of this State on the morning of the 16th. Instant—That Justice may be done to the Doctor, it becomes my duty to declare and I pledge myself for the truth of the declaration that the Doctor did no one act, but what...
19To Thomas Jefferson from Andrew Jackson, 7 August 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
The late arrest of Colonel Thomas Butler , added to the novelty of the order upon which it is founded, has occasioned a number of the good citizens of this District to solicit me to state to you the real Charector and Conduct of the Colo. during his command within this State—This application Combined with a real desire of my own, that you should be acquainted with his Charector and conduct,...
20To Thomas Jefferson from Andrew Jackson, 18 August 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
A late attempt at a monopoly of Salt in this Western Country—occasions me to trouble you with this letter—To counteract the banefull effects of this monopoly a company has formed with a determination to lower the price of this necessary of life—This will be effected provided they can procure a lick either by purchase or on Lease, that will answer the purpose the company has in View—but it is...
21To Thomas Jefferson from Andrew Jackson, 16 June 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I have lately been informed that Mr. Anderson at present attorney for the united States in and for the District of West Tennessee, is about to resign that office— Mr Thomas S[tuar]t of this District, has applied to me to make known to the President of the united States, his wish to fill that office, should it be vacated by the resignation of Mr. Anderson— Mr S[tuart] is a man of...
22To John Adams from Joseph Anderson, 22 March 1798 (Adams Papers)
Amidst the great National business, with which we know you are Continually Surrounded—we feel unwilling to Obtrude, One Moment upon your time; But the Continued, Verry interesting Situation of our fellow Citizens, impells us again to adress you— The last personal conference, we had the honor of holding with you when we solicited the return of our distress’d fellow Citizens to their lands, from...
23To John Adams from Joseph Anderson, 5 March 1798 (Adams Papers)
Impress’d with the highest veneration and Respect for your Charactr, and knowing it to be a duty injoin’d on your high and dignify’d appointments, to Support the Constitution and the Laws; It is with great pain, that we now adress you, on the Subject of an infringement of them; in an instance , Momentous and alarming . By last post, we receiv’d letters from the Governor of the State of...
24To George Washington from Andrew Jackson, 8 February 1797 (Washington Papers)
Having been informed, that, you were about to nominate, some proper person to fill the office, of District Judge in the State of Tennessee, I think it my duty as the representative, of that State, to furnish you with such information, as will Enable you to nominate a legal Charecter, best qualified to Execute the duties of that office and whose appointment will be most satisfactory to the...