Adams, John Quincy (1767-1848) to William C. Bradley
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00496.004 Author/Creator: Adams, John Quincy (1767-1848) Place Written: Department of State Type: Letter signed Date: 9 March 1820 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 25 x 21 cm. Order a Copy
Written as Secretary of State.
re: not complying with request, Treaty of Ghent
Wm. C. Bradley Esqr.
Agent of the United States
Under the 8th Ar: of the Treaty
of Ghent, Westminster
Department of State
Washington, 9th. March 1820
Sir,
I am sorry that it is not of the Power of this Department to comply with your Request, in having a Remittance made to you at this time, the sum appointed for the last year's expenses under the Treaty of Ghent being exhausted. - When another appropriation is made, no time will be lost in complying with your Request.
I am, Sir, respectfully, your Obedt. Servt.
John Quincy Adams
[docket:]
John Q Adams 20
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