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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