Jackson, Andrew (1767-1845) to Thomas Butler
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05627 Author/Creator: Jackson, Andrew (1767-1845) Place Written: Hermitage, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 November 1828 Pagination: 1 p. : address ; 32.5 x 19.5 cm. Order a Copy
Celebrating his inevitable election over John Quincy Adams, "A triumph of the virtue of the people over the corrupting influence of executive patronage." Promises "my best exertions...to promote the interest & prosperity, of the whole union." Until 1854 each state could choose when to hold popular elections. Though the winner of the election was not official until December 2nd, enough states had held their elections for Jackson to be confident of victory.
Thomas Butler was a Louisiana Congressman.
Hermitage Novbr. 23rd. 1828
My Dr. Sir
I have recd your kind letter of the 8th instant communicating the results of the electoral vote of the State of Louisiana, for which accept my thanks.
The result of the electoral election, as far as heard from, is a trump of the virtue of the people over the corrupting influence of executive patronage wielded in every way, & shape, to destroy the morals of the people. A thousand minions under the control of a travelling cabinet were set to work to circulate every Vile Slander Issued from Subsidised presses supported by the patronage of the government with a view to destroy me-- truth being mighty has prevailed, and the confidence of the people has land me under a vast debt of gratitude that I am sure I can never repay; all I can promise is, my best exertions, & a heartfelt zeal to promote the interest, & prosperity, of the whole union.
With a tender of my respects to your lady, & best wishes for yourself
I am respectfully yr Mo. ob. Servt.
Andrew, Jackson
The Honble
Thomas, Butler}
[address leaf:]
23
Thomas Butler Esqr
Francesville
Louisiana
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