LOT Old Heritage Auctions  /  2007 Apr Books, Manuscripts & Autographs #658  / 

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Andrew Jackson Orders Clothing for his Children

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Autographs Start Price:450.00 USD Estimated At:1,800.00 - 2,500.00 USD
Andrew Jackson Orders Clothing for his Children
<B>Document Signed by Andrew Jackson Listing the Fine Fabrics Used for His Family's Wardrobe</B></I> A manuscript receipt made out to "Gen A. Jackson", 2 pp., 7.75" x 4.25", dated November 23, 1820 and listing fabrics and the garments they are intended to make as well as cost. The list includes: "To making cloth for A.J Hutchins --- 3.00 / velvet 3 -- cloth 1/6 - twist 9 - sleeve lining 9 --- 1.00 / cambric 9 --- 12 ½ / to making coat for Charles --- 4.50 / buttons 7/6 - silk 3/ - twist 1/6 --- 2.00 / To makin coat for Andrew J.D. --- 4.00…" Beneath listing Jackson pens: "<I>Novbr 23rd 1820 Rec'd of Andrew Jackson a check on the B.bank of the State of Tennessee at Norwell in full of the above amount -</B></I>". Jackson adds a second signature on verso and notes: "<I>recpt to A. Jackson Novbr 23rd 1820 - in full for making clothes for children..</B></I>" Sold with a manuscript receipt made out to Jackson acknowledging his payment of $15.00 for the first volume of <I>National Portrait Gallery of Distinguished Americans.</B></I> This document is dated June 26, 1834, making it noteworthy showing the President of the United States as patron of the arts. Both documents are in near fine condition offering a personal glimpse into the familial life of President Jackson.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Flat Material, Small (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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