Jackson takes Pensacola, Florida...
Item # 708272
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NEW HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT, Concord, July 14, 1818 Page 2 has a lengthy & detailed report headed: "Capture of Pensacola" which includes a detailed report signed by Adj. General Robert Butler, a "General Order" signed by: Andrew Jackson, and several of rrelated reports.
President Monroe, ordered Jackson to this area to defend the U.S. borders. But instead of defending the United States, Jackson invaded Spanish West Florida on May 24, 1818, and occupied Pensacola with his troops for fourteen days after the Spanish surrender on May 28. Note that the two mentioned reports are dated May 29.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, irregular at the blank spine, good condition.
President Monroe, ordered Jackson to this area to defend the U.S. borders. But instead of defending the United States, Jackson invaded Spanish West Florida on May 24, 1818, and occupied Pensacola with his troops for fourteen days after the Spanish surrender on May 28. Note that the two mentioned reports are dated May 29.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, irregular at the blank spine, good condition.
Item from last month's catalog - #367 - released for June, 2026
Category: Pre-Civil War
Price
$33
100% Authentic: Original printing, never a reproduction.