Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869 to H. H. Carroll

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GLC#
GLC00096.01
Type
Letters
Date
August 1841
Author/Creator
Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869
Title
to H. H. Carroll
Place Written
Washington, District of Columbia
Pagination
4 p. : Height: 23 cm, Width: 19 cm
Language
English
Primary time period
National Expansion and Reform, 1815-1860
Sub-Era
Age of Jackson

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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