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Document 35558

ANDREW JACKSON
In his first Senate session and as Chairman of the Committee on Military Affairs, Jackson asks for the number of muskets and rifles belonging to the U.S.
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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