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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC01118 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1832 |
| Title | John C. Calhoun to S.L. Gouverneur, discussing President Andrew Jackson and his potential activities since the Seminole Affair and War |
| Date | 10 June 1832 |
| Author | Calhoun, John Caldwell (1782-1850) |
| Recipient | Gouverneur, S.L. |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Vice President Calhoun wrote this letter after his falling out with President Andrew Jackson over Jackson's pursuit of the Seminole Indians into Florida during the first Seminole War. Discusses the Seminole Affair and questions a recently published article that claims Jackson had invaded Florida on secret orders from President Monroe. Calhoun had disapproved of Jackson's actions and considers this a "wicked attempt top transfer the odium from where it ought to rest & to place it on the memory of Mr. Monroe." |
| Subjects | American Indian History President Military History Journalism |
| People | Calhoun, John Caldwell (1782-1850) Gouverneur, S.L. (fl. 1832) Monroe, James (1758-1831) Jackson, Andrew (1767-1845) |
| Place written | Washington, D.C. |
| Theme | The Presidency; Native Americans; French & Indian Wars; Government & Politics; African Americans; Arts & Literature |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |