Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 to Joseph Blunt
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06312 Author/Creator: Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1832/11/27 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 25.3 x 20.3 cm. Order a Copy
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 quarter," referring to slavery and the nullification crisis. Closes by quipping: "Van Buren seems to have got the start of Mr. Calhoun, but the whirligig of Time brings about its revenges."
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