1824 Letters

Boston, MA -

By the way, Governor Morrill has been in town, and I have heard of his saying that he should favor the election of General Miller and yourself.

Litchfield, CT -

If it be admitted that infinite Wisdom is a constituent attribute of the divine Character, accompanied by boundless benevolence, it follows most conclusively that all the Administrations of his Providence must be the best that can be devised

Washington, MD - 0 January 1824

You are in a long confabulation a short word to write when one is in a hurry with the Secretary of State, and my coachman complains of the tempestuous night.

Washington, MD - 2 January 1824

THE season approaches, my dear Madam, in which we may be allowed to expect the pleasure of seeing you and Miss Langdon Elwyn, in this place. I have accordingly been looking out for your commands.

Washington, MD - 2 January 1824

I send you the answer to the call for information respecting the Greeks. If I mistake not, it will, with the country, very much raise the Greek stock.

Washington, MD - 4 January 1824

I am in great trouble and perplexity on this subject of the courts ; and often wish I was almost any where rather than where I am.

Philadelphia, PA - 5 January 1824

Since the Presidency of the Office at Boston has passed out of the political family where it has been so long, there has been a feeling of disquiet at the circumstance

Washington, DC - 19 January 1824

PHOEBE MORRIS letter to Dolly Madison...We all attended Mrs. Adams's reception on the 8th, and it was really a very brilliant party.

Washington, MD - 22 January 1824

Henry Clay letter to Francis Brooke... On the point of a caucus, in a spirit of perfect desperation, a continual effort is making to get one up.

Philadelphia, PA - 23 January 1824

The report of your speech, meagre as it is, shows the foot of Hercules ; but we want the whole body and soul, and trust you will give it to us.

Washington, MD - 27 January 1824

The Presidential question is still in the clouds. We know no more here than you do, and such as you and I have nothing to do but keep quiet.

Washington, MD - 30 January 1824

We deeply deplore your loss, and sympathize with you in your affliction. The loss is irreparable, and time alone can apply an assuaging hand. He is the only healer of such deep afflictions.

Philadelphia, PA - 1 February 1824

Now that your Greek resolution, like poor Fidele, is laid in its tomb, decked with flowers of every hue, I hope you will have time to think of your living friends in Philadelphia, who never cease to think of you.

Baltimore, MD - 11 February 1824

am gratified to find that my endeavors to obtain justice for our fellow-citizens, though unsuccessful, have met with your approbation.

Washington, MD - 13 February 1824

There is no export duty ; it is casus omissus in the new tariff. On this same tariff we are now occupied ; it is a tedious, disagreeable subject.

Washington, MD - 22 February 1824

The caucus has hurt nobody but its friends, as far as I can now judge. Mr. Adams's chance seems to increase, and he and General Jackson are likely to be the real competitors at last.

Washington, MD - 23 February 1824

Henry Clay letter to Francis Brooke... The miserable attempt at a caucus, you will have seen accounts of. Mr. Crawford never could have been elected...

Washington, MD - 26 February 1824

Henry Clay letter to Francis Brooke... Other letters, to other persons, have, from Albany, corroborated their statements, and represent, first that Mr. Crawford can not possibly obtain the vote of New York...

Washington, MD - 6 March 1824

Henry Clay letter to Francis Brooke... Information from every quarter assures us that the caucus here has impaired, instead of advancing Mr. Crawford's prospects.

Washington, MD - 14 March 1824

I fully agree with you that it is unfortunate that Judge Smith should be set up for Governor, but, as it is all over by this time, it is in vain to repine.

Washington, MD - 16 March 1824

Henry Clay letter to Francis Brooke... The ticket formed by my friends at Richmond, appears to me, upon the whole, to be extremely judicious...

Litchfield, CT - 27 March 1824

My Dear Sir Your Letter of the 23d instant, giving the account of the alarming Situation of your Hon.d Father, filled us with the deepest Anxiety, from which we have been relieved...

Monticello, VA - 4 April 1824

It was with great pleasure I learnt that the good people of New Orleans had restored you again to the councils of our country.

Washington, MD - 10 April 1824

I am happy to hear, through Mr. Paige, that you were at home so seasonably and so safe ; and I hope to learn soon from yourself, that you had the pleasure of finding Mrs. Story and the children well.

Washington, MD - 18 April 1824

Mr. Clay's speech is printed ; mine is in press, and both shall be sent to you in pamphlet.

Montpelier, VA - 24 April 1824

candor obliges me to add that I can not concur in the extent to which the pending bill carries the tariff, nor in some of the reasoning by which it is advocated.

Washington, MD - 4 May 1824

We had the Supreme Court before us yesterday, rather unexpectedly, and a debate arose which lasted all day. Cohens v. Virginia, Green and Biddle, &c. were all discussed.

Washington, MD - 19 May 1824

Henry Clay letter to Francis Brooke... I did not become acquainted with Colonel Gooch while he was here.

Washington, MD - 28 May 1824

Henry Clay letter to Francis Brooke... The state of Mr. Crawford's health is such as scarcely to leave a hope of his recovery.

Litchfield, CT - 2 June 1824

When I am favored with even feeble views of these divine Subjects, it seems as if I could be willing to leave all my earthly Connexions, & depart & be at rest.

Washington, MD - 9 June 1824

I have been as far as Philadelphia with Mrs. Webster; there we parted, and I suppose she will have the pleasure of seeing you next week.

Ashland, KY - 15 June 1824

Henry Clay letter to J.S. Johnston... If the communication from Mr. is to beconsidered in the nature of an overture, there can be but one answer given. I can make no promises of office...

Washington, MD - 16 June 1824

And what disagreeable or abominable thing do you think it is which brings you to my mind, and keeps you there ? Simply our old enemy, the east wind.

Litchfield, CT - 17 June 1824

We also learn that Harriot was again afflicted with a pain in her face. I am very much of the Opinion that it is a nervous affection.

Ashland, KY - 21 June 1824

Henry Clay letter to J.S. Johnston... You will see candidates announced for election in this State for Mr. Adams, General Jackson, etc.

Litchfield, CT - 18 July 1824

...all letters lodged at the Po. Office by 8 oClock P.M. on Sunday, tuesday & thursday Evenings, do positively leave this place the next morning for Albany, where they ought to arrive the same day.

Columbus, OH - 21 July 1824

Henry Clay letter to J.S. Johnston... No imputation of that kind could possibly be made. None can be made against me, either of Clintonian or Federal taint.

Litchfield, CT - 22 July 1824

We can hardly at this moment reallize the solemn truth that our Dear little beloved Grand Daughter, Maria Hallett Cushman, sleeps in the Dust.

Litchfield, CT - 2 August 1824

That you should be able to speak or to write one word respecting our beloved departed Child, marks a spirit of humility & resignation...

Litchfield, CT - 5 August 1824

No Persons, I am fully satisfied, are so Liable to be cast down with over much sorrow, when afflictions & bereavements overtake them, as those who have not been chastened.

Litchfield, CT - 15 August 1824

These letters have excited our Apprehensions greatly for the life our very dear Grand Child.

New York, NY - 19 August 1824

There is little feeling in New England for Adams. The ultra Federalists hate him, the moderate feel indifference

Litchfield, CT - 19 August 1824

Your Letter of the 13th instant filled us with inexpressible Grief for the safety of our Dear little G.Son Tallmadge.

Litchfield, CT - 24 August 1824

As I intimated in my last, I have been down to N. Haven on Friday last, to meet the Marquis LaFayette.

Ashland, KY - 31 August 1824

Henry Clay letter to J.S. Johnston... I concur with you in thinking that, considering all the combinations that may arise, and the contingences that may happen, my friends ought to persevere in their support of me.

Philadelphia, PA - 1 September 1824

I purposely avoided seeing General M'Clure at Albany, satisfied it was better for Rochester to communicate with him than me

Ashland, KY - 3 September 1824

Henry Clay letter to J.S. Johnston... I have directed twenty copies of the circular prepared by the Kentucky Committee of Correspondence (which I have not seen), to be forwarded to you for distribution.

Philadelphia, PA - 4 September 1824

I attended a meeting of your friends

Ashland, KY - 10 September 1824

Henry Clay letter to J.S. Johnston... In respect to the Vice-Presidency, I wrote you some days ago.

Washington, MD - 11 September 1824

I was much gratified with my visit to the summit of the Allegaheny. It is a region of singular formation, and the prospect is fair, that there will be an ample supply of water for the great national work in contemplation.

Ashland, KY - 19 September 1824

Henry Clay letter to J.S. Johnston... I have directed twenty copies of the circular prepared by the Kentucky Committee of Correspondence (which I have not seen), to be forwarded to you for distribution.

Philadelphia, PA - 26 September 1824

We agree in every particular with regard to the Vice-Presidency. You can not change your position, and your friends are not disposed.

Ashland, KY - 2 October 1824

Henry Clay letter to J.S. Johnston... Mr. Holley, just returned from an Eastern trip, saw Mr. Crawford about a fortnight ago...

York Town, PA - 20 October 1824

On his part, Gen'l. La Fayette acquitted himself remarkable well. His replies were all appropriate, and his toasts, tho' evidently unpremediated, were such as to strike forcibly.

New Geneva, MD - 26 October 1824

I had already stated that the situation of my affairs rendered my return to Europe extremely improbable.

Richmond, VA - 28 October 1824

I entirely accord in the view, which you have taken on the question, whether I should continue with Gen'l. La Fayette till his arrival in Albemarle.

Boston, MA - 6 November 1824

I assure you few things of the kind have given me more uneasiness than my failing to visit you on my return from New Hampshire. But truly, we could not do it.

Monticello, VA - 10 November 1824

As soon as I found myself once more on the happy shore of America, one of my first inquiries was after you, and the means to get to my old friend.

Washington, MD - 12 November 1824

We are all well. Patrick had the scarlet fever while I was absent, but is now quite hearty. John is still a little pale and feeble, but has a good appetite, and is gradually getting stout.

Charlottesville, VA - 26 November 1824

Henry Clay letter to Francis Brooke... I felt, in your prompt public contradiction of the letter of Mr. Dayton, stating that my name had been withdrawn as a candidate for the Presidency, a new proof of your friendship...

Montpelier, VA - 2 December 1824

Dolly Madison letter to son Payne Todd.

Washington, MD - 4 December 1824

I dined to-day at Mrs. Coyles. Her house is not yet full. She says she has never had so much difficulty in making up a mess.

Washington, MD - 5 December 1824

Henry Clay letter to Francis Brooke... Two weeks ago a course might have been taken which would probably have prevented that result of the Presidential election now most likely to happen...

Washington, MD - 6 December 1824

by to-morrow evening hope to have all things in order. I am a good deal like Robinson Crusoe; I have an outer room, and an inner one for retreat, and a man Friday ; and except Friday, am quite alone.

Washington, MD - 8 December 1824

Together with this, I send a little box, in which, when you have taken all the papers off and opened it, you will find two little bits of articles l designed as presents.

Washington, MD - 22 December 1824

Henry Clay letter to Francis Brooke... I received your letter by your son, and had great pleasure in furnishing him with a letter of introduction to Commodore Rogers.

Washington, MD - 23 December 1824

I hope you will write your oration for the Phi Beta Kappa. The subject you speak of is a good one

Concord, NH - 28 December 1824

The Concord Register, under its editorial head, gives a pretty correct account of the closing scene in our Senate.

Boston, MA - 28 December 1824

I have just received your letter in answer to William, which told you that dear little Charley was no more. I have dreaded the hour that should destroy your hopes

Washington, MD - 29 December 1824

We have heard of the adjournment of the Legislature of New Hampshire without having effected a choice of Senator.

Washington, MD - 29 December 1824

I hope to sustain myself with the consciousness, that my blessings are still much more numerous than my afflictions.