ALS, one page, 7.75 x 7, August 12, 1816. Jackson writes from Nashville to William May. In full: “The application for an order for the payment of a horse, mentioned in the certificate of Capt. John Donelson [brother of Jackson’s wife, Rachel] of the Rangers of Doctor Francis May, of Ellis Maddox & Mr. Duncan Robertson, cannot be given off, must be laid before the commissioner at the city of Washington for his decision. Did it properly come within the power of my order, I would not hesitate to give it on the certificate before me, there is no doubt but your horse has improperly got into the possession of the quartermaster & has been sold by him for the benefit of the states—but I have not the power to relieve....” A hint of toning and slight irregularity to edges, and faint show-through in top margin from mounting remnant on reverse, otherwise fine condition. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
