Van Rensselaer, Stephen, 1764-1839 to George W. Featherstonhaugh
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02505.40 Author/Creator: Van Rensselaer, Stephen, 1764-1839 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 30 December 1824 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket : free frank Height: 25 cm, Width: 19.5 cm Order a Copy
Asks about acquiring "a quantity of tares" and mentions that "poor [Henry] Clay is quite low-spirited." Van Rensselaer cast the deciding ballot for John Quincy Adams in the 1825 House vote for President (1824 election) held shortly after this letter was written.
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