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to Maria Breedlove

Received Maria's letter and presents. Sends news of Maria's brothers and sisters. Written at Cragfont.

GLC06997.061

Report of the Joint Committee... for the Library of Mr. Jefferson

Report of members of Congress concerning the library of Thomas Jefferson, which the retired president had offered to the country to replace that destroyed by the British when they burned the capitol in 1814. Jefferson's library became the core of...

GLC06792

to John Letcher re: explaining his opposition to War of 1812

Explaining his opposition, as "a student of law & a very young man," to the declaration of war against Great Britain at the beginning of the War of 1812, which "however, did not prevent me from sustaining the war... as an individual and as a member...

GLC06771.01

to James Winchester re: procedures of court of inquiry

For conduct of resigned officers. The letter, dated "Nashville 23, May 15" should actually be dated 1815; Winchester responded on June 5, 1815, per the Andrew Jackson Papers

GLC06789.01

An account of some of the bloody deeds of Gen. Jackson [with coffins, response]

Dramatic broadside. A sarcastic rejoinder to the broadside "An Account of the Bloody Deeds of Gen. Jackson." Features coffin surrounded by dozens of smaller black coffins. With a pro-Jackson text that ironically describes the "slaughter" of the...

GLC06797

to John Langdon

In florid prose, Peabody appeals to Langdon's patriotism in order to enlist his support for the War of 1812."Our enemies are in our bosom." Recalls their service in the revolutionary war and seeks Langdon's attendance at an assembly to organize...

GLC06549

to Joseph Blunt

Discusses an example of a British sailor executed for serving on an American ship during the war of 1812. Also discusses Andrew Jackson's election, de-emphasizing its importance, and comments that "the real difficulties of the Country are in another...

GLC06312

[Circular letter on congressional proceedings preceding the War of 1812]

Discusses the recent proceedings of Congress, specifically the non-intercourse and importation laws and the problematic European trade situation that led to War of 1812.

GLC05892

to James Duane re: naval battle of Enterprise and Boxer, with FF

Discusses the naval battle of Enterprise and Boxer. "No heart is more rejoiced than mine at these mortifications of English pride." Docketed. Written in Monticello

GLC06708

to Benjamin Rush re: support for US in War of 1812

Writing from retirement, Adams writes to his friend Rush on a variety of topics, especially the War of 1812. This letter was written one month after the United States declared war on Great Britain. "I believe with you that Wars are the natural and...

GLC06742

to Philip Mazzei re: introduction of Dr. Barton, promising news of War of 1812

Introducing Dr. Barton, then on a European tour, who "will be able to communicate to you the events of the late war." Mazzei was at that time residing at Pisa. Written just three weeks after the ratification of the Treaty of Ghent. Written in...

GLC06750

to Lewis Cass

Expresses his hopes that Robert Walker, the territorial governor of Kansas, would not use military force against the pro-slavery people of Lawrence, Kansas, and reflects on James Madison's wise refusal to send a military force to the Hartford...

GLC06211

to George Hadden & Co

Describes battle between the American frigate President and the larger British frigate Little Belt. Notes that "The British frigates on this coast are behaving shamefully, as they come to press men out[.]" Also discusses his business travel and...

GLC06231

re: printed circular letter announcing declaration of War of 1812

GLC07413

The General Jackson. [hand-colored lithograph]

Lithograph by Black Artist Jules Lion after the battle of New Orleans. Printed by d'Aubertet de Jurica (?).

GLC07438

Collection of diplomatic dispatches to James Monroe as Sec. of State [Decimalized .01- .13]

Discusses international relations and Napoleon. Some dispatches manuscript, with some partly printed.

GLC07459.01

to William Blount

"The enemy expect to overrun... Louisiana before a force can be collected to stop them...every exertion must be made to have by draft & voluntary servic[e] the whole in the field or rest assured all is lost and never will be regained but with oceans...

GLC07547

A Day of reckoning at hand [anti-War of 1812 election broadside]

New York State Anti-War of 1812 propaganda regarding election of officials against war.

GLC07551

to Fulwar Skipwith

Discusses the Spanish threat and the disastrous northern campaign in the War of 1812. Also comments on generals James Wilkinson and Wade Hampton in the aftermath of their failed attempt to attack Montreal. Notes that congress has approved an...

GLC07341

to William Thornton

Discusses British General Thornton's valor and wounds received at the Battle of Bladensburg and the Battle of New Orleans. Also critically discusses European politics and war, and assesses Napoleon at length. Notes that Thornton's capture and...

GLC07367

to Robert Hayes re: insubordination during Creek Indian wars

GLC07504.01

to Benjamin Rush re: Jefferson and Madison's Presidential terms, War of 1812

"Those who brought us into this confusion are the best qualified to bring us out of it" (War of 1812).

GLC07492

to James Monroe re: organizing military forces

"It seems the Emperor never kept his ministers so hard at work night and day...to organize and push forward the unexampled military force before which Europe now trembles." Labeled "Dispatch no. 9"

GLC07459.02

To Arms! Fellow Citizens of Northern Ohio.... [Union recuiting broadside]

Union recruiting broadside. "Kentucky appeals to us to come toher relief. Her cause is out cause!..." Alludes to the defense of Fort Stephenson by Kentuckians in 1813. Signed in type by Lt. Col. R. P. Buckland, recruiting for the 72d Ohio. Severely...

GLC07605

to William Eustis re: relations with the British (in hand of Louisa Adams)

"...[I]f we intend to hold our right as valid we must be prepared to maintain it by force. Early in the course of the summer, the British Governement determined to maintain and to encrease [sic] their naval armaments on the Canadian Lakes this very...

GLC07615