Jackson, Andrew, seventh President

Autograph letter signed, 1 page (12 3/4 x 7 3/4 in.; 324 x 203mm), Washington City, 31 January 1825, to E.K. Ingersol; repair to horizontal folds. Beige linen folding case, red morocco spine, brown spine labels.

A new namesake. Learning a child has been named after him, Jackson writes with warmth and candor: "I send my blessing to the child; may he live, grow & prosper, and be  to his parents a comfort in old age—be serviceable to himself and his country, and an ornament to the society in which he may live."  Jackson notes his correspondent has indicated he is poor and advises, "your own industry with proper occonomy [sic] will soon remove poverty from your door." He then becomes philosophical: "It is not material what occupation a man follows; all are equally honourable when pursued with honesty & industry—always keepin [sic] in view that an honest man is the noblest work of God  . . . ."