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Invitation to a Ball in Honor of Andrew Jackson, Lexington, Kentucky, November 16, 1824

Printed invitation to a ball held in Lexington, Kentucky on November 16, 1824, in honor of General Andrew Jackson following his loss in the 1824 presidential election. The invitation lists prominent Lexington businessmen as managers, including Jewish merchant Benjamin Gratz. The ball was held at Mrs. Keen's Inn.

Associated People/Businesses

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
Gratz, Benjamin (1792-1884)

Geography

Lexington

Subjects

Social life and customs

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 13, Folder 1