ALS, one page, 7.75 x 9.75, December 13, 1841. From Hermitage, Jackson writes to Captain Mills and several other gentlemen. In full: “I have received your polite invitation to your military ball to be held in Charleston S. C. on the 8th of January next, in commemoration of the Battle of the 8th, of January 1815 at New Orleans. It would afford me great pleasure, once more, to visit Charleston, the great emporium of my native state, and to partake with the [”Northern volunteers” has been added above in another hand] Cadet Riflemen and the Charleston Riflemen, officers & men, the hospitality of your festival. But I regret to be compelled to say that debility arising from continued affliction, brought on by long exposure in the service of our common country, forbids me that pleasure. With my thanks for your kind expressions with regard to myself, I tender to you, through you, to those you represent, the homage of my high regards.” In very good condition, with intersecting folds, two passing through single letters of signature, a couple small pinholes of paper loss along folds, mild toning, two mounting remnants to reverse, and light mirroring of ink.
Living out his retirement at The Hermitage in Tennessee, the former president graciously declines an invitation to a military ball commemorating his crowning moment, the War of 1812’s Battle of New Orleans. Though outnumbered by 2,500 soldiers, under the command of Jackson the Americans defeated the British on January 8th, 1915, suffering only 71 casualties in comparison to Britain’s 2,042. Considered by many one of the greatest American land victories of all time, the battle made Jackson an American hero and propelled him to the Presidency in 1829. Though he declines the invitation due to poor health, he maintains a hero’s tone, attributing his sickness to “long exposure in the service of our common country.” Outstanding association to an historically significant and important battle. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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