This Volume Is Dedicated To:

The State of Tennessee, which authorized the Investigation;

The Ladies’ Hermitage Association, charged with primary duty of preserving the home of Andrew Jackson, whose military genius, courage, and patriotism saved the nation in the second War of Independence;

The Descendants of the Soldiers who fought at New Orleans, whose memory should always be cherished; and

The noble band of School Teachers everywhere, whose high impulse is to impart the truth.

REAU E. FOLK.

Nashville, Tenn.