There was danger that many of the soldiers must perish from destitution and hunger.
The regiment to which Crockett belonged had enlisted for sixty days.
Their time had long since expired.

The officers proposed to Jackson that they and their soldiers might be permitted to return to their homes, promising that they would immediately re-enlist after having obtained fresh horses and fresh clothing.

Andrew Jackson was by nature one of the most unyielding of men.

His will was law, and must be obeyed, right or wrong.

He was at that time one of the most profane of men.