Date Original
1845
Description
This collection contains a copy of the March 27, 1845 reply from former president Andrew Jackson to Commodore J.D. Elliott.
Biographical/Historical Note
Three months before former President Andrew Jackson's death, Commodore J.D. Elliott offered him a sarcophagus. Jackson declined because he had already chosen a humble grave for himself. Andrew Jackson died June 8, 1845 and was buried at his home, the Hermitage.
Physical Description
Document, 8.5" x 11"
Geographical Area
Tennessee
Language
English
Identifier
SMC.055.040
Resource Type
Text
Collection
Andrew Jackson reply to Commodore Elliott, SMC.055.040
Publisher
Arkansas State Archives
Contributing Entity
Arkansas State Archives
Recommended Citation
Andrew Jackson reply to Commodore Elliott, Arkansas State Archives, Little Rock, Arkansas.
Rights
Use and reproduction of images held by the Arkansas State Archives without prior written permission is prohibited. For information on reproducing images held by the Arkansas State Archives, please call 501-682-6900 or email at state.archives@arkansas.gov.
Disciplines
United States History
