Letter from Governor John Sevier to General Andrew Jackson regarding a duel

Creator

John Sevier

Date

1803

ID Number

42206

Source

Andrew Jackson Collection, 1788-1942

Description

As bitter enemies, Gen. Andrew Jackson challenged Gov. John Sevier to a duel. In this letter, Sevier responds: "I have heard after all your gasconading conduct that you are preparing to leave town within a day or two, you have not named a place out of the limits of this State when you and myself can have a personal interview."

URL

https://teva.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/p15138coll18/id/1117/rec/7

Owning Institution

Tennessee State Library & Archives

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