Righting the past: Mercedes Vidal, center of territorial scandal, dead at 84
In the latest installment of the Righting the Past series, we meet Mercedes Vidal, whose life was one of constant turmoil.
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In the latest installment of the Righting the Past series, we meet Mercedes Vidal, whose life was one of constant turmoil.
How Andrew Jackson set up a 'good government' for Pensacola and Florida Dean DeBolt, Special to the News Journal © Library of Congress A drawing of Andrew Jackson, entitled "Major General Andrew Jackson," painted by Thomas Sully and engraved by James B. Longacre in 1820. Editor's note: This is the third of a series of stories that will be featured in the Pensacola News Journal each week leading up to the 200th anniversary of Escambia County. Look for these stories each Monday in print. When Andrew Jackson and his company arrived at Manuel Gonzalez's farm on Eleven Mile Roa...