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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC00496.003 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1823 |
| Title | John Quincy Adams to Stephen R. Bradley defending Adams' rejection of a new bill |
| Date | 12 March 1823 |
| Author | Adams, John Quincy (1767-1848) |
| Recipient | Bradley, Stephen R. |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Explains his 1804 opposition to a bill supported by General Samuel Smith that would further protect U.S. sailors from British impressment. Refutes Smith's suggestion that Adams' position justifies British impressment. Argues that the legislation did not discriminate between U.S. and British sailors on American vessels and would strain the relationship between the two nations. Claims that the bill's passing would cause the question of war to arise immediately. |
| Subjects | President Navy Impressment Military History Global History and Civics Law Government and Civics Maritime |
| People | Adams, John Quincy (1767-1848) Bradley, Stephen Row (1754-1830) Smith, Samuel (1752-1839) Jackson, General (fl. 1820) |
| Place written | Washington, D.C. |
| Theme | The Presidency; Government & Politics; Foreign Affairs; Naval & Maritime |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |