Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869 to H. H. Carroll
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00096.01 Author/Creator: Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: August 1841 Pagination: 4 p. ; 23 x 19 cm. Order a Copy
Writes as a member of the United States Senate from New Hampshire. Discusses the Whig party's chances in the election. "The great Universal Whig Party is undoubtedly smashed -- broken up - Who does not perceive a wise, beneficient overruling Providence in these great events?" States that the Bank bill passed the House by a majority of 31 votes. Believes that President John Tyler will veto the bill. "The clouds of doubt in which everything here has been enveloped are rolling away. - Gentlemen will now show their hands- positions will be re-defined - In a word Tyler will veto the bill." Reports that the cabinet might not agree with the veto and will retire. Hopes an adjournment follows the veto so that he may leave the "dirty miserable City."
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