Lovett, John, 1761-1818 to Stephen Van Rensselaer
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04309.01 Author/Creator: Lovett, John, 1761-1818 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 March 1815 Pagination: 3 p. : address : docket : free frank Height: 25 cm, Width: 19.5 cm Order a Copy
Informs that the bank bill has passed. Expresses his opposition to charter of second Bank of United States being granted. Talks negatively about the methods used to get the bank bill passed. Remarks, "In these days, I find, it is a very easy thing to become Rich, but I shall die Poor - so be it - I am sickened & disgusted at what I see, & believe; but do not know." Mentions his grandmother, who raised him and told him to "Do right & fear not." Expects that William H. Crawford will be nominated for President by a Republican caucus. Written as member of Congress. Addressed to Major General Renssalaer. With small clipping pasted to left side of first page.
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