Wilson, John (1777-1848) to Aaron Hobart
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06313.04.070 Author/Creator: Wilson, John (1777-1848) Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 10 February 1819 Pagination: 3 p. : address : docket : free frank ; 24.4 x 20.3cm. Order a Copy
Congressman Wilson reports that "we are now entering upon the third week's debate on the subject of Genl [Andrew] Jackson's conduct in the Seminole War." Explains that the argument, which focused on the legality/constitutionality of Jackson's sacking of Pensacola, divided along party lines. Specifically discusses Henry Clay's involvement in the debate. Encloses a copy of Clay's speech (not included).
John Wilson was a Massachusetts congressman, elected as a federalist to the Thirteenth Congress (March 4, 1813-March 3, 1815) and the Fifteenth Congress (March 4, 1817-March 3, 1819).
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