Item #100873 The Case of the Six Mutineers, Whose Conviction and Sentence Were Approved of By General Jackson, Fairly Stated with a Refutation of Some of the Falsehoods Circulated on This Subject. Andrew Jackson, General Republican Corresponding Committee of the City of Albany.
The Case of the Six Mutineers, Whose Conviction and Sentence Were Approved of By General Jackson, Fairly Stated with a Refutation of Some of the Falsehoods Circulated on This Subject

The Case of the Six Mutineers, Whose Conviction and Sentence Were Approved of By General Jackson, Fairly Stated with a Refutation of Some of the Falsehoods Circulated on This Subject

Albany, New York: Printed for the Albany Argus, By Webster & Wood, 1828. Original pamphlet bound in turn of century half morocco binding, rose cloth, 8vo, 32pp, near fine.

One of three known 1828 issues, all scarce, printed during the presidential election year to defend Jackson against charges of unrestrained, martial behavior during the War of 1812 when Jackson approved the execution of six militia men after the Battle of New Orleans. Howes J4. Wise & Cronin 232. Sabin 56778. A recent OCLC search reveals only 20 known copies in institutional libraries.

Circulated by NY Democratic Party, this work defends Jackson's controversial trial and execution of 6 militia mutineers during the Creek Wars of 1815. Item #100873

Price: $575.00

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