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September 7, 1826
The Virginian
Lynchburg, Virginia
What is this article about?
The Petersburg Intelligencer defends its statement that Mr. Jefferson expressed doubts about General Jackson's fitness for President shortly before his death, offering to privately name an honorable source to the skeptical Editor of the Petersburg Republican.
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MR. JEFFERSON.
The Editor of the Petersburg Republican,
Can, it seems, requires something more
Than mere assertion to satisfy him of the
Truth of our statement that Mr. Jefferson
Entertained, and expressed a short
Time previous to his lamented death, doubts
Of the fitness of General Jackson to fill
The office of President of these U. States.
We would, if we thought it necessary for
Our justification with the public, give as our
Authority, the name of as honorable a
Man as breathes—one, "whose word
Would be taken for a thousand pounds"—
Which, although we do not think proper to
Blazon it forth in our columns, is yet ready
For the "private ear" of the Editor of the
Republican, whenever he shall deem the
Matter of sufficient importance to "ask for
Information."
Petersburg Intell.
The Editor of the Petersburg Republican,
Can, it seems, requires something more
Than mere assertion to satisfy him of the
Truth of our statement that Mr. Jefferson
Entertained, and expressed a short
Time previous to his lamented death, doubts
Of the fitness of General Jackson to fill
The office of President of these U. States.
We would, if we thought it necessary for
Our justification with the public, give as our
Authority, the name of as honorable a
Man as breathes—one, "whose word
Would be taken for a thousand pounds"—
Which, although we do not think proper to
Blazon it forth in our columns, is yet ready
For the "private ear" of the Editor of the
Republican, whenever he shall deem the
Matter of sufficient importance to "ask for
Information."
Petersburg Intell.
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Jefferson Doubts
Jackson Presidency
Petersburg Republican
Petersburg Intelligencer
Political Statement
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Jefferson
General Jackson
Editor Of The Petersburg Republican
Where did it happen?
Petersburg
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Petersburg
Key Persons
Mr. Jefferson
General Jackson
Editor Of The Petersburg Republican
Event Details
The Editor of the Petersburg Republican requires more than assertion to believe the statement that Mr. Jefferson entertained and expressed doubts about General Jackson's fitness for President shortly before his death. The responding paper offers to provide the name of an honorable authority privately if requested.