Lot 610
Jackson, Andrew (1767-1845) 7th President of the United States (1829-1837). Autograph endorsement signed twice with initials ("A.J.") as President, one page, 10 x 7¾", Washington, n.d. (between Feb 21 and 25, 1837). Written on the address leaf of a letter dated Feb. 21, 1837, two weeks before Andrew Jackson would leave office and be succeeded by President-elect Martin Van Buren, in which James Wiltbank writes to William Leiper, Esq., asking for help in pleading his case with the President for a last-minute appointment as chaplain in the Navy. Seven men signed the letter in support of Wiltbank, who also mentions "Mr. Van Buren."
President Jackson writes: "Referred to the Secretary of the Navy--that if the applicant can be appointed chaplain in the Navy that the nomination may be sent to the Senate. A.J. / P.S. See the recommenders within. A.J." A contemporary notation beside the endorsement states, "Nominated 25 Feby. 1837," and the Journal of the Executive Proceedings of the Senate of the United States notes that on February 25, 1837, Andrew Jackson nominated James Wiltbank of Pennsylvania to be a chaplain in the Navy. Fold splits, one of which touches one letter of the endorsement text, and small tape repairs around seal tear. Jackson wrote boldly over the faint address and cancellation stamps.
Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000.
Joseph L. Baldwin Collection; purchased from University Archives, June 9, 1992.
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