[Richmond Enquirer, Volume XXV, Issue 81 (January 20, 1829), page 3.]
Intelligence of the death of Mrs. Jackson, wife of Gen. Andrew Jackson, having reached Abingdon, Virginia, a number of the gentlemen of the town, and its vicinity, assembled at the Court-House, on the evening of the 5th of January, 1829. Judge Peter Johnston was called on to preside, and David Campbell appointed Secretary of the meeting.
The objects of the meeting having been explained by the chair, Gen. Preston rose, and offered the following preamble and resolutions which were unanimously adopted:
The citizens of Abingdon and its vicinity having heard of the late melancholy death of Mrs. Jackson, wife of Gen. Jackson, the President elect, and having met to consult in what manner they must suitably express to her afflicted husband the deep concern they feel at her loss.
Resolved, unanimously, That a letter of condolence be prepared, and sent to Gen. Jackson, expressive of the the sincere regard they have for the character and memory of his deceased lady; and the sorrow they feel at his afflictive bereavement.
Resolved, That a committee be appointed, to prepare the letter of condolence, and such further resolutions as they may deem necessary; and thereupon, the Chair appointed Gen. Preston, Capt. Francis Smith, and John N. Humes, esq., who retired a short time and reported the following resolutions, and letter, which were unanimously adopted by the meeting.
Resolved, That mourning be worn on the left arm, for thirty days, by the members of this meeting.
Resolved, That the Rev. Mr. Ogden, be requested, by the Chairman, to preach a funeral sermon adapted to the occasion, on next Sabbath[.]
Resolved, That these resolutions, and the letter of condolence, be signed by the presiding member, and transmitted to Gen. Jackson --- also, that they be published in the Richmond Enquirer, and United States Telegraph.
Sir: The late afflicting dispensation of providence, in terminating the ties by which you were united to a lady, on whose existence your domestic happiness essentially depended, demands the condolence of your friends. Permit us to mingle our tears with yours, in deploring the loss of a female partner, distinguished for piety, for benevolence, and the other amiable qualities of the heart.
That you may long survive this painful bereavement, exerting yourself for the benefit of that country, which you have heretofore so eminently served, and enjoying the confidence and gratitude of your fellow citizens, is the earnest and fervent prayer of this meeting[.]
Signed by order of this meeting,
PETER JOHNSTON.
[Mrs. Jackson = Rachel Donelson Robards Jackson (1767-December 22, 1828)
Gen. Jackson = Andrew Jackson (1767-1845), who took office as US President on March 4, 1829.
Peter Johnston, Jr. (1763-1831)
David Campbell (1779-1859)
Gen. Preston = Francis Smith Preston (1765-1836)
Capt. Francis Smith = Francis Smith III (circa 1772-1841)
John N. Humes, newspaper editor.
Rev. Mr. Ogden = Thomas Anderson Ogden (1802-1878), Presbyterian.]
[Many thanks to William Myers, Mary Davy, Sally Young and Susan Davis for their ongoing research collaboration.]
COMMUNICATED.
Intelligence of the death of Mrs. Jackson, wife of Gen. Andrew Jackson, having reached Abingdon, Virginia, a number of the gentlemen of the town, and its vicinity, assembled at the Court-House, on the evening of the 5th of January, 1829. Judge Peter Johnston was called on to preside, and David Campbell appointed Secretary of the meeting.
The objects of the meeting having been explained by the chair, Gen. Preston rose, and offered the following preamble and resolutions which were unanimously adopted:
The citizens of Abingdon and its vicinity having heard of the late melancholy death of Mrs. Jackson, wife of Gen. Jackson, the President elect, and having met to consult in what manner they must suitably express to her afflicted husband the deep concern they feel at her loss.
Resolved, unanimously, That a letter of condolence be prepared, and sent to Gen. Jackson, expressive of the the sincere regard they have for the character and memory of his deceased lady; and the sorrow they feel at his afflictive bereavement.
Resolved, That a committee be appointed, to prepare the letter of condolence, and such further resolutions as they may deem necessary; and thereupon, the Chair appointed Gen. Preston, Capt. Francis Smith, and John N. Humes, esq., who retired a short time and reported the following resolutions, and letter, which were unanimously adopted by the meeting.
Resolved, That mourning be worn on the left arm, for thirty days, by the members of this meeting.
Resolved, That the Rev. Mr. Ogden, be requested, by the Chairman, to preach a funeral sermon adapted to the occasion, on next Sabbath[.]
Resolved, That these resolutions, and the letter of condolence, be signed by the presiding member, and transmitted to Gen. Jackson --- also, that they be published in the Richmond Enquirer, and United States Telegraph.
LETTER.
Sir: The late afflicting dispensation of providence, in terminating the ties by which you were united to a lady, on whose existence your domestic happiness essentially depended, demands the condolence of your friends. Permit us to mingle our tears with yours, in deploring the loss of a female partner, distinguished for piety, for benevolence, and the other amiable qualities of the heart.
That you may long survive this painful bereavement, exerting yourself for the benefit of that country, which you have heretofore so eminently served, and enjoying the confidence and gratitude of your fellow citizens, is the earnest and fervent prayer of this meeting[.]
Signed by order of this meeting,
PETER JOHNSTON.
[Mrs. Jackson = Rachel Donelson Robards Jackson (1767-December 22, 1828)
Gen. Jackson = Andrew Jackson (1767-1845), who took office as US President on March 4, 1829.
Peter Johnston, Jr. (1763-1831)
David Campbell (1779-1859)
Gen. Preston = Francis Smith Preston (1765-1836)
Capt. Francis Smith = Francis Smith III (circa 1772-1841)
John N. Humes, newspaper editor.
Rev. Mr. Ogden = Thomas Anderson Ogden (1802-1878), Presbyterian.]
[Many thanks to William Myers, Mary Davy, Sally Young and Susan Davis for their ongoing research collaboration.]
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