Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 to Stephen R. Bradley
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00496.003 Author/Creator: Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: March 12, 1823 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; Height: 26 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy
John Quincy Adams explains his 1804 opposition to a bill supported by General Samuel Smith that would further protect U.S. sailors from British impressment. Refutes Smith's suggestion that Adams' position justifies British impressment. Argues that the legislation did not discriminate between U.S. and British sailors on American vessels and would strain the relationship between the two nations. Claims that the bill's passing would cause the question of war to arise immediately.
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