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Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845 -- Military leadership.

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:

Andrew Jackson Letter Transcript

 Collection
Identifier: MS-1820
Abstract

This collection contains the transcription of a letter written to President James Monroe by General Andrew Jackson in January of 1815. The document contains Jackson's description of the Battle of New Orleans, including Jackson's narrative timeline, the number of dead and wounded (on both sides), and atmosphere of the battle. The original letter was written in 1815, but it is unknown when this copy was transcribed.

Dates: 1815

Broadside Regarding the Execution of Militia Men

 Collection
Identifier: MS-3418
Abstract

This broadside, entitled A Brief Account of the Execution of the Six Militia Men recounts the story, as told by an eye-witness, of the six who were executed in February of 1815 under the orders of General Andrew Jackson. The document states that the House Committee on Military Affairs in Washington have decided to publish the documents regarding the militia men’s cases and goes on to describe the case of Sergeant Morrow, one of the militia men involved.

Dates: 1828

Edward Mitchell Letter

 Collection
Identifier: MS-2041
Abstract

This collection consists of a single letter written by Edward Mitchell, addressed to General Andrew Jackson. The letter is dated May 13, 1815. In the letter, Mitchell claims that a group of Chickasaw people stole items from his traveling party near Bear Creek.

Dates: 1815 May 13

John Coffee Regimental Orders

 Collection
Identifier: MS-1008
Abstract

This collection features regimental orders from John Coffee in 1813 entailing his regiment's planned participation in the Battle of Talladega in Huntsville, Alabama.

Dates: 1813 September 25

Joseph M. White Letters

 Collection
Identifier: MS-3639
Abstract

This collection contains two autographed letters regarding Native American treaties signed by Joseph White.

Dates: 1836 April 21, June 22

Map Regarding the Battle of Horseshoe Bend

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0352
Abstract

This collection includes a hand drawn map from 1814 of the Battle of Horseshoe Bend. The back of the map includes "29th Rgt. Infantry The map of the horse [shoe] in the creek nation" among other notes and scribblings.

Dates: 1814