Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 to Richard Rush

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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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