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Adams, John Quincy (1767-1848) To: Joseph Blunt.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08081 Author/Creator: Adams, John Quincy (1767-1848) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 09 March 1831 Pagination: 3 p. + docket 25 x 20.4cm Order a Copy

Criticizing Jackson administration and spoils system, including mention of Peggy Eaton affair: They have no "character to lose."

Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848
Blunt, Joseph, 1792-1860

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