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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC00523 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1816 |
| Title | Andrew Jackson to William H. Crawford regarding the examination of forts in the south |
| Date | 23 March 1816 |
| Author | Jackson, Andrew (1767-1845) |
| Recipient | Crawford, William H. |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Military document |
| Content Description | Reports to Secretary of War Crawford on examining forts in the south. Sends a letter from General Smith (not included) "communicating the probability of an Indian War, and the previous arrangements necessary to meet such disturbances. Discusses wanting to manage the authority to order supplies. Urges Crawford to intervene to make sure the southern companies are filled. Date from postmark. Extensively docketed by recipient. |
| Subjects | American Indian History President Fortification Military History Military Supplies |
| People | Jackson, Andrew (1767-1845) Crawford, William Harris (1772-1834) |
| Place written | New Orleans, Louisiana |
| Theme | The Presidency; Native Americans |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |