Clothing and personal possessions of the Jacksons:
The red velvet dress, worn by Sarah York Jackson at the White House (which is the same as in the Earl portrait of her in the Hermitage dining room) was given by her great-granddaughter, Sue Rhea Symmes McCutcheon, in memory of her grandmother, Rachel Jackson Lawrence. Velvet sample shows original color. The shawl, which was presented by Mrs. W. H. Wemyss, belonged to Miss Jennie Treanor, who lived at Tulip Grove and was a friend of the Jacksons. The letter was written by Andrew Jackson from the White House, 1832, to his daughter-in-law, Sarah York Jackson. The leather hat box has the following name plate: “General Andrew Jackson, President of the United States” and the hat with the ten-inch mourning band is the one he wore in Washington following the death of his wife. The rosewood cane was his favorite walking stick. Displayed with one of his suits is a linen shirt made by seamstress Gracey who lived at the Hermitage. The lavender moire dress, which was Rachel Jackson’s, was presented by her great-granddaughter, Marion Lawrence Symmes, and the white shawl, said to have been hers, was given by Mrs. Bertha Pierce, of Daytona, Fla. The lace cap belonged to Rachel Jackson, and also the aquamarine necklace (the case for this is in the south room of the museum).
FLOOR STANDARD
A. Letters from Senator Edmond de Lafayette, grandson of General Lafayette, concerning the French chair he gave to the Hermitage, which is in the Brides’ Room. B. Steubenville Republican Ledger, reporting supper given in honor of Jackson’s triumph, Nov. 26, 1828, and Jackson’s election returns, 1828. C. Copy of National Banner and Nashville Whig, Aug. 12, 1828, given by C. L. Winn, great-grandson of Andrew Jackson, Jr. and Sarah York Jackson. Contains commendations of Jackson’s Policy during Creek Campaign. D. Interesting expressions of Jackson’s characteristics of spirituality and patriotism in a letter (January 8, 1822) to his ward, E. G. W. Butler, purchased from his grandson, E. G. Butler. E. Signed military orders from various officers, 1814. F. Pay-rolls from Capt. Haley, Llewellyn Griffith and Major H. D. Peire. G. Military orders signed by Jackson and muster roll of regiment commanded by Stokely Donelson, 1792. Extracts from letters of Capt. Thos. Preston, John Overton, and J. Winchester and receipts signed by Jackson. H. Letter from Jackson to Dr. John L. Wynn. Photostat letter from Rachel Jackson to her brother, Capt. John Donelson, Aug. 25, 1821. I. Note of presentation of plaster cast of Powers bust, from Levi Woodbury and Jackson’s reply. Letter from Jackson to Sarah York Jackson, April 14, 1835. J. Letter of condolence from Rachel Jackson to her niece, Catherine Caffery Walker, on the death of her sister, Jane Caffery Earl. A letter from Andrew Jackson to Catherine Caffery Walker, regarding business matters, presented by a descendant, Vera Walker Morel. K. Letter from D. Morrison, contractor, concerning additions to the house and erection of the tomb. Letter from Jackson to A. Donelson, presented by Mrs. P. H. Manlove. L. West Carolinian Extra Dec. 7, 1833, containing Jackson’s message to Congress. This paper, which originally belonged to Jackson’s Law instructor Judge Spruce Macay, was given by Mrs. Fannie McNeely of Salisbury, N. C.
WALL STANDARD
Case A: Jackson’s appointment as Judge of Superior Court, signed by John Sevier, December 22, 1798. Jackson’s receipt from post office, June 2, 1826, for payments on his 17 newspaper subscriptions. Invitation to Military Ball given at Huntsville Inn, 1825, in commemoration of the Battle of New Orleans. Presented by Mrs. George Dury, to whose grandmother the invitation was issued. Photostatic copy of statement by Dr. Catlet regarding Dickinson duel. Letter from Jackson to Col. John Overton, regarding the former’s “conduct in Florida” and Eaton’s appeal. September 16, 1831.
Case B: Letter describing White House reception for Andrew Jackson, Jr., and his bride, from Emily Donelson, Washington, 1831. Note from Jackson to his wife, February 6, 1804. Letter from Mrs. Stephen Decatur regarding sale of silver and china and Jackson’s signed receipt of his purchases. General Jackson’s orders for medicine and hospital stores, Nov. 4, 1813.
Case C: Photostatic copy of letter regarding birthplace of Jackson and burial place of his mother and father, from James H. Witherspoon, Lancaster, S. C., April 16, 1825. Land grant, signed by Jackson, presented by Mrs. J. C. Cartwright. Letter from Dr. Beaumont to Jackson, expressing solicitude for latter’s health and presenting his book on medicine. Photostat of Major General Jackson’s orders to his troops, Nov. 24, 1812. Election returns from Globe Extra, November 15, 1832. Presented by Judge John H. DeWitt.
Case D: Letter from Jackson to Maj. A. J. Donelson, 1837, relating the ovations he received en route from Washington to Nashville. Letter from Jackson to Maj. A. J. Donelson, July 25, 1833, giving instructions for Hermitage farming operations and requesting him to check and report on them. Official nomination of John H. Baker as Secretary of French Treaty Commission notation by Jackson. Letter to Jackson from Roger B. Taney, Attorney General, regarding New Orleans banks.
Case E: Letter in French regarding Louisiana colonies. Ship passport, signed by Jackson, June 4, 1835. Letter accompanying original Treasury Draft, remitting the famous Judge Hall fine.