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October 31, 1853
Daily Evening Star
Washington, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
Reminiscences by Colonel Benton highlight Gen. Jackson's character in paying debts, including selling his improved estate before the War of 1812 to settle a debt for a young relative, then living in log houses while defeating the British at New Orleans.
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Gen. Jackson's Fidelity in the PAYMENT OF HIS DEBTS.--Colonel Benton has published reminiscences of Gen. Jackson, which are peculiarly interesting, as they show the inner life of the Old Hero.- The following traits of character illustrate one of the passages:
"Of private debts he contracted none of his own, and made many sacrifices to get out of those incurred for others. Of this he gave a signal instance not long before the war of 1812-selling the improved part of his estate, with the best buildings of the country upon it, to pay a debt incurred in a mercantile adventure to assist a young relative, and going into log houses in the forest part to begin a new home and farm. He was living in the rude tenements when he vanquished the British at New Orleans; and, probably a view of the conqueror's domicile would have astonished the British as much as their defeat had done.'
"Of private debts he contracted none of his own, and made many sacrifices to get out of those incurred for others. Of this he gave a signal instance not long before the war of 1812-selling the improved part of his estate, with the best buildings of the country upon it, to pay a debt incurred in a mercantile adventure to assist a young relative, and going into log houses in the forest part to begin a new home and farm. He was living in the rude tenements when he vanquished the British at New Orleans; and, probably a view of the conqueror's domicile would have astonished the British as much as their defeat had done.'
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
Fortune Reversal
What keywords are associated?
Jackson Debts
Estate Sale
War Of 1812
New Orleans Battle
Character Sacrifice
What entities or persons were involved?
Gen. Jackson
Colonel Benton
Where did it happen?
Estate In The Forest Part; New Orleans
Story Details
Key Persons
Gen. Jackson
Colonel Benton
Location
Estate In The Forest Part; New Orleans
Event Date
Not Long Before The War Of 1812
Story Details
Gen. Jackson sold his improved estate to pay a debt for a young relative before the War of 1812, moved to log houses, and lived there while defeating the British at New Orleans.