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Nathaniel Beverley Tucker, South Point, Missouri, to John Randolph, Charlotte C. H., Virginia, 1827 February 26

 Item — Box: 42, Folder: 14
Identifier: id216780

Scope and Contents

"They have given up Hannibal!" Old John Adams "Dust and Ashes speech." Saw newspaper account of senatorial election. Knows Randolph felt more for the state than for himself. Violent and unprincipled parts of two opposition parties brought him down. Expresses wish that he would return to House of Representatives. Has heard he talks faster than before. The change must be for the worse.

Dates

  • Creation: 1827 February 26

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Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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Extent

From the Collection: 124.00 Linear Feet

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository

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