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Jackson, Andrew, seventh President
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Autograph letter signed ("Andrew Jackson"), one page bifolium (9 3/4 x 7 3/4 in.; 245 x 200 mm), with free franked address leaf. Hermitage, 2 December 1843, to Tennessee governor James K. Polk, giving him advice regarding the nomination at the Democratic campaign; address leaf soiled, small seal tear. Floated on a mat, glazed and framed with a portrait of Jackson.
Provenance
Forbes Collection (sale, 15 November 2005, lot 52)
Condition
Autograph letter signed ("Andrew Jackson"), one page bifolium (9 3/4 x 7 3/4 in.; 245 x 200 mm), with free franked address leaf. Hermitage, 2 December 1843, to Tennessee governor James K. Polk, giving him advice regarding the nomination at the Democratic campaign; address leaf soiled, small seal tear. Floated on a mat, glazed and framed with a portrait of Jackson.
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In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Intelligence from a seasoned politician regarding the upcoming Democratic convention. "Dr. Cass, from Philadelphia ... has just left me. Dr. Cass is one of the Van Buren Committee of Philadelphia, who inform me that Van Buren and yourself will be the nominees of Pennsylvania if you and him are presented by the south & West, nearly unanimously; or in such a way as will ensure your predominancy, as nominees of the Baltimore convention. The Doctor assures me, from all the correspondence he has had with the Democratic committee of Philadelphia that Van Buren will certainly be the nominee."
However, when Democrats convened in Baltimore in May 1844, none could have foreseen the eventual outcome. Former President Martin Van Buren was the front runner with a clear majority of delegates pledged to him on the first ballot, but his opposition to annexing Texas cost him the support of southern Democrats who were focused on annexing Texas as a slave state. Because a two-thirds majority was required, voting went to nine ballots. Polk's name was introduced on the eighth ballot. While he did not receive the necessary votes to win on this ballot, Van Buren made Polk's victory certain by withdrawing from the race and throwing his support behind him. He won the necessary two-thirds on the following ballot, making Polk the first "dark horse" candidate.
However, when Democrats convened in Baltimore in May 1844, none could have foreseen the eventual outcome. Former President Martin Van Buren was the front runner with a clear majority of delegates pledged to him on the first ballot, but his opposition to annexing Texas cost him the support of southern Democrats who were focused on annexing Texas as a slave state. Because a two-thirds majority was required, voting went to nine ballots. Polk's name was introduced on the eighth ballot. While he did not receive the necessary votes to win on this ballot, Van Buren made Polk's victory certain by withdrawing from the race and throwing his support behind him. He won the necessary two-thirds on the following ballot, making Polk the first "dark horse" candidate.