Jackson’s life may have been saved because of the loose-fitting coat he wore. Because of it, Dickinson misjudged his target and instead of piercing Jackson’s heart he buried a bullet next to it that remained in place for the remainder of Jackson’s life. More than-a month passed before the General could move around without difficulty. The wound never properly healed and caused Jackson considerable discomfort thereafter. The fact that he lived for nearly forty years with this foreign object next to his heart says something extraordinary about the strength, will, and character of Andrew Jackson.
This is from a duel over horse racing.
