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Document 35558
ANDREW JACKSON. Manuscript LS: "Andrew
Jackson" as U.S. Senator from Tennessee, 1p, 7¾x6¼. Washington,
1824 March 29. To an unnamed recipient, the future seventh U.S. President
writes, in full: "Be pleased to inform me if you have accurate
information on the subject in your Office, the number of Muskets & Rifles
belonging to the United States and which are really fit for service." Docket
at bottom: "answd April 1st" (unknown hand). Also docketed on
verso (unknown hand). Written in his first Senate session when he was
appointed Chairman of the Committee on Military Affairs. Jackson most probably
wrote this letter to Secretary of War, John C. Calhoun. During his first
session, the Senate dealt with two critical issues, internal improvements and
the tariff. Jackson voted in favor of internal improvements because he believed
they were critical to the defense of the country. He also voted in favor of the
tariff, as he was an advocate of protectionism and strengthening America's
dependence upon itself. At the time of this letter Jackson had officially been
nominated for President by the legislature of Tennessee. In this last election
year that congressional caucuses nominated presidential candidates,
Georgia's William H. Crawford was the nominee. Many state legislatures, unhappy
with the selection, decided they were no longer bound to endorse congressional
choices; Andrew Jackson, John Quincy Adams and Henry Clay were nominated by
state legislatures. In the November 2, 1824 election, more people voted for
Jackson (153,544) than any other candidate; he also had more electoral votes
(99). As no candidate received a majority of the electoral votes (131), the
House of Representatives had to choose a President from the candidates. Clay's
supporters threw their support to Adams, resulting in Adams' election as sixth
U.S. President. Separation at blank area at mid-horizontal fold repaired on
verso. Folds, not affecting signature. Light show through from docket on verso.
Nicked at blank right edge. 1-inch separation at blank right horizontal
fold.
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