Henry St. George Tucker, Washington, to St. George Tucker, 1817 December 5
Scope and Contents
Encloses copy of president's message this morning. St. George accompanied him here this time to see the city. St. returned home. This is dreary place with little society and that is marred by forms and ostentation and unbecoming show of spendor. Several problems before Congress. One involves freedome of some South American colonies. That may be problem for executive. Spain would consider it cause for war and England would agree. Self does not wish war and loss of freedom for us to gain freedom for others. Subject of roads, canals, etc. will be important. Self wishes they could stick to essentials of Constitution. A person holds seat in the House who only a few weeks past and long since election resigned an executive commission. Such infractions of Consitution should not pass unnoticed.
Dates
- Creation: 1817 December 5
Creator
- From the Collection: Tucker-Coleman Family (Collector, Family)
- From the Collection: Coalter, John, 1769-1838 (Collector, Person)
- From the Collection: Coleman, Cynthia Beverley Tucker Washington, 1832-1908 (Collector, Person)
- From the Collection: Randolph, John, 1773-1833 (Collector, Person)
- From the Collection: Tucker, Henry St. George, 1780-1848 (Collector, Person)
- From the Collection: Tucker, St. George, 1752-1827 (Collector, Person)
Language of Materials
English
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Extent
From the Collection: 124.00 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository