Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 to Aaron Hobart
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06314 Author/Creator: Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1836/05/03 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 25 cm, Width: 20.3 cm Order a Copy
Writes that Daniel Webster, in his attempt to gain control of the Senate, has destroyed his own ambitions to be President and any Senate opposition to Jackson. Has "no confidence in the present administration" regarding the national bank crisis and currency. Also discusses confirmation of Roger B. Taney as Chief Justice, and Henry Clay's continuing opposition to Jackson.
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