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- GLC#
- GLC04899
- Type
- Letters
- Date
- 22 August 1828
- Author/Creator
- Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848
- Title
- to Richard Rush
- Place Written
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Pagination
- 2 p. : docket ; Height: 25.5 cm, Width: 20 cm
- Primary time period
- National Expansion and Reform, 1815-1860
- Sub-Era
- The First Age of Reform
Comments on "An Act for the relief of surviving officers and soldiers of the Army of the Revolution," Secretary of Treasury Rush's health, and the difficulty of his position. Anticipates Rush's resignation and thanks him for his service. Also discusses a classical essay by Rush's son, commenting on ancient Rome and the superiority of the statesman over the warrior. Docketed by Rush.
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