ANDREW JACKSON (1767-1845) SIGNED LETTER.

ANDREW JACKSON (1767-1845) SIGNED LETTER. 7th President. 8” x 10” autographed letter signed, two pages with a second free frank signature on the reverse, Washington, April 8, 1824. To Iona Dayton of New Jersey. “…The situation in which the good feelings of a portion of my country, have thought proper to place me, is one with which I had nothing to do. I asked it not, nor was insinuated, even to any, that I considered myself calculated for so responsible a trust, or in the least desired it. That it has heretofore been in my power to be of some service & benefit to my country, many are willing to admit; that willingness added to the confidence, I hope not a misplaced one, which they reposed on me, induced with some a desire that I should be called to administer the offices of the Government. Inasmuch then, as the relation I t present occupy to the country, is one in which the free expression of the public will has placed me, there would be an evident impropriety in my saying or doing aught in relation to it. My friends therefore may fully confide in this, whatever another may say at any time to the contrary, that under no circumstances shall I be found entering in to arrangements, plans, or even be___with any. The people have placed my name before the country, it is of course a matter with which they, not I, have anything to do. It would be a matter of great satisfaction to me (should I be called to act,) that the good opinion you and others are pleased to entertain toward me, shall in nothing be forfeited. My object then, as it was has been, will be to discharge my duty properly, & with a view to the best interest of my country…” In 1824, Jackson, representing the Democrats, ran against John Quincy Adams and Henry Clay. Adams received fewer electoral votes and fewer popular votes required for victory, so the United States House of Representatives decided the election on February 9, 1825. Thirteen state delegations voted for John Q. Adams, seven for Jackson, and three for Crawford. Since Henry Clay finished fourth in electoral votes, he was not eligible for selection by the House. However, as Speaker of the House, he threw his support behind Adams and was subsequently appointed Secretary of State, leading critics to call the appointment the “Corrupt Bargain”. By 1828 Jackson had garnered enough support to win numerous state elections and control of the Federal administration in Washington. 9-71975 (12,500-17,500)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2006

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	821	$14,375.00	ANDREW JACKSON (1767-1845) SIGNED LETTER. 7th President. 8” x 10” autographed letter signed, two pages with a second free frank signature on the reverse, Washington, April 8, 1824. To Iona Dayton of New Jersey. “…The situation in which the good feelings of a portion of my country, have thought proper to place me, is one with which I had nothing to do. I asked it not, nor was insinuated, even to any, that I considered myself calculated for so responsible a trust, or in the least desired it. That it has heretofore been in my power to be of some service & benefit to my country, many are willing to admit; that willingness added to the confidence, I hope not a misplaced one, which they reposed on me, induced with some a desire that I should be called to administer the offices of the Government. Inasmuch then, as the relation I t present occupy to the country, is one in which the free expression of the public will has placed me, there would be an evident impropriety in my saying or doing aught in relation to it. My friends therefore may fully confide in this, whatever another may say at any time to the contrary, that under no circumstances shall I be found entering in to arrangements, plans, or even be___with any. The people have placed my name before the country, it is of course a matter with which they, not I, have anything to do. It would be a matter of great satisfaction to me (should I be called to act,) that the good opinion you and others are pleased to entertain toward me, shall in nothing be forfeited. My object then, as it was has been, will be to discharge my duty properly, & with a view to the best interest of my country…” In 1824, Jackson, representing the Democrats, ran against John Quincy Adams and Henry Clay. Adams received fewer electoral votes and fewer popular votes required for victory, so the United States House of Representatives decided the election on February 9, 1825. Thirteen state delegations voted for John Q. Adams, seven for Jackson, and three for Crawford. Since Henry Clay finished fourth in electoral votes, he was not eligible for selection by the House. However, as Speaker of the House, he threw his support behind Adams and was subsequently appointed Secretary of State, leading critics to call the appointment the “Corrupt Bargain”. By 1828 Jackson had garnered enough support to win numerous state elections and control of the Federal administration in Washington. 9-71975 (12,500-17,500) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2006 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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