John Marshall, Washington, D.C., to Mary Willis (Ambler) "Polly" Marshall, Richmond, Virginia, 1825 February 27
Scope and Contents
Has received letters from his son and from his nephew, George, and has learned of the marriage of his John Marshall nephew, Edward Colston, who has moved to Honeywood, Berkeley County, Virginia; asks her to inform Mr. Cole that he John Marshall has received his new black suit, and that George Kremer will soon print "a most scurrilous piece of abuse against Henry Clay," an anonymous letter in the Columbia Observer accusing him of bargaining with John Quincy Adams to give his support in the presidential election in return for the office of Secretary of State; Polly's cousin, Mrs. Walker, thanked him for his check and the subscription raised for her by the members of Congress.
Dates
- Creation: 1825 February 27
Creator
- From the Collection: Marshall, John, 1755-1835 (Person)
Language of Materials
English
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Extent
From the Collection: 434.00 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository