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Jackson, Andrew
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
- Autograph letter signed ("Andrew Jackson Major Genl")
- paper, ink
One page (8 1/8 x 7 5/8 in.; 205 x 195 mm), “Head Quarters, Ft. Strathan” 21 December 21 1813, to James Mitchell. Matted, framed, and glazed with an engraved portrait of Jackson.
Condition
One page (8 1/8 x 7 5/8 in.; 205 x 195 mm), "Head Quarters, Ft. Strathan" 21 December 21 1813, to James Mitchell. Matted, framed, and glazed with an engraved portrait of Jackson.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Andrew jackson orders supplies for the Creek War. "You are hereby required to furnish supplies, particularly of breadstuff, with the least possible delay, to the Army under my command in the expedition against the hostile Creeks. You will repair forthwith to Ft Detroit—to Ditto' Landing, & to Huntsville; & if you should find that sufficient supplies have not been procured at those or any of those places, you will without delay, proceed to East Tennessee or wherever they can be procured & purchase such supplies, particularly of breadstuff, as may be sufficient to meet & satisfy my requisition upon the contractors made on the 20th November 1813."