Lot 19
Jackson, Andrew. Autograph Letter Signed "Andrew Jackson," one page, 9¾ x 7¾ in, Hermitage, March 23 (18)44. With Free Frank on the integral leaf which is addressed in Jackson's hand to "Miss Ellen F. Gains / Mobile / State of Alabama." An ailing Jackson writes one year before his death, from his home outside of Nashville, answering a woman's question about her relationship to his beloved late wife, Rachel. "Your letter of the 19th of February last is now before me and under great affliction & debility, I take my pen to endeavour to acknowledge its receipt. I well recollect Mr. Lemuell Henry your grand father. He was second cousin of my dear deceased wife. I am happy to hear from you. I hope you are happy. I can only add my prayers, for your long and usefull life, and a happy immortality…." The address panel has a blue "FREE" stamp and blue circular postmark. In spite of Jackson's illness, the letter is boldly penned, addressed, and signed twice. Two small fold tears to letter, and some toning and soiling to address leaf, else fine. Ellen Gains' family owned the docks in Mobile, Alabama prior to the Civil War.
Estimated Value $4,000 - 6,000.
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