Andrew Jackson was a fighting cock all his life who was very kind to hens who clucked about him for protection and sustenance; but he would savage with beak and spur any other cock who dared to challenge him or question his word. Undoubtedly these unpleasant traits resulted in some measure from his living with the Crawfords as a poor relation; he also lacked the guidance of a strong father figure who could ween him from his inclination to bully. There was anger deep inside young Andrew and it appeared at a very early age. The years of deprivation in several forms (a missing father, possible
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