1837 Andrew Jackson Broadside "Farewell Address" Liberty & Justice On Silk. Titled: "Farewell Address of Andrew Jackson To The People of the United States. This broadside (poster) Featured in "Threads of History" book as number 90. Attractive design with decorative pillar style border with images of Miss Liberty and Miss Justice at the bottom corners . A scarer version of Jackson's farewell address that while not in perfect condition it far better than the few examples we have ever seen. Original, of course.
HIs lengthy farewell address begins as follows:
FELLOW-CITIZENS: Being about to retire finally from public life, I beg leave to offer you my grateful thanks for the many proofs of kindness and confidence which I have received at your hands. It has been my fortune in the discharge of public duties, civil and military, frequently to have found myself in difficult and trying situations, where prompt decision and energetic action were necessary, and where the interest of the country required that high responsibilities should be fearlessly encountered; and it is with the deepest emotions of gratitude that I acknowledge the continued and unbroken confidence with which you have sustained me in every trial.
$1,295.00
used
Displays very well, some thread pulls a the crease lines particularly at the center top text, minor fraying at the bottom and top edges, bright colors, not examined out of the sealed plastic holder
19" x 24"