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Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 to Richard Rush

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04899 Author/Creator: Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 August 1828 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 25.5 x 20 cm. Order a Copy

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.

Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848
Rush, Richard, 1780-1859

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