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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02505.40 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1824 |
| Title | Stephen van Rensselaer to George W. Featherstonhaugh concerning a purchase and the low spirits of a friend |
| Date | 30 December 1824 |
| Author | Van Rensselaer, Stephen (1764-1839) |
| Recipient | Featherstonhaugh, George W. |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Asks about acquiring "a quantity of tares" and mentions that "poor [Henry] Clay is quite low-spirited." Van Rensselaer cast the deciding ballot for John Quincy Adams in the 1825 House vote for President (1824 election) held shortly after this letter was written. |
| Subjects | American Statesmen Politics Commerce Merchants and Trade Election President Government and Civics |
| People | Van Rensselaer, Stephen (1764-1839) Featherstonhaugh, George William (1780-1866) |
| Place written | Washington, D.C. |
| Theme | Merchants & Commerce; Government & Politics; Health & Medicine |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | George W. Featherstonhaugh was a geologist and traveler. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |