Adams, John Quincy (1767-1848) to Susan Decatur
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00105 Author/Creator: Adams, John Quincy (1767-1848) Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 10 January 1832 Pagination: 1 p. Order a Copy
Responding to Decatur's letter, Adams will find it "highly gratifying" if he is able to aid Decatur in advancing her claim currently before Congress. Decatur was attempting to secure a pension for service rendered by her husband, Commodore Stephen Decatur, who died in a duel in 1820.
Mrs. Susan Decatur. Georgetown
Washington 10. Jan 1832
Dear Mrs. Decatur.
I received your Letter of 2d inst. together with the Documents relating to your claim now before Congress. It will be highly gratifying to me, if in the discharge of my duties it may be in my power to render you any acceptable service.
Being with the most respectful regard, dear Mrs. Decatur
your obedt Servt J.Q. Adams
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