Image of a full-length portrait of Major General Andrew Jackson on horseback in a wooded area in military uniform with arm outstretched and hat in hand; United States troops shoot at British soldiers from behind a barricade at Hickory Grounds, Alabama, in 1814 during the War of 1812 in the background. Date supplied by cataloger based on company histories; Breuker & Kessler began working together in 1867 and William Smith changed addresses after 1867. "Breuker & Kessler Lith., Philada."--text, bottom right margin. "Published by William Smith, Printseller No. 702 South Third St. Philada."--text, bottom center margin. "The presence of the English before new Orleans flung terror among the women of the city. - "Tell them" said Jackson to Livingston, "I am here the British shall never reach the city." Riding along the line he would exclaim "I will smash them so help me God - (Goodwin) No man living ever did so much to humble England as Andrew Jackson - Cobbet in 1834."--text, bottom center margin.
Type
image
Extent
1 lithograph : uncolored ; overall 76.52 x 60.96 cm (30 1/8 x 24 in.)
Generals--United States--Pictorial works Horses--Pictorial works Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845--Pictorial works Soldiers--Pictorial works United States--History--War of 1812--Pictorial works Lithographs--1850-1875. (gmgpc) Portrait prints. (gmgpc)
Source
Jay T. Last Collection Military Large Size Other Military The Jay T. Last Collection of Graphic Arts and Social History, Huntington Digital Library
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