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Andrew Jackson slash incident

When
1781
Where
Home of a Crawford relative
Episodes
1

In April 1781, Andrew Jackson was captured by British forces at a Crawford relative's home. After refusing an officer's order, Jackson was slashed with a sword, sustaining scars on his left hand and head.

Episodes

  1. April 1781 · Home of a Crawford relativeCapture and Slashing

    Andrew Jackson was captured by British forces in April 1781 and slashed by an officer after refusing an order.

Background and detail

Revolutionary Context. During the American Revolutionary War, Andrew Jackson and his brother Robert served on the Patriot side. Following the Battle of Waxhaws in May 1780, anti-British sentiment intensified in the Southern Colonies, and their mother Elizabeth encouraged them to participate in militia drills.

The Slashing. In April 1781, British forces occupied the home of a Crawford relative, capturing Andrew and Robert. Andrew refused an officer's order. The officer retaliated by slashing Jackson with a sword, leaving scars on his left hand and head.

People involved

Sources

  1. Andrew Jackson Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-30

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