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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC06313.04.070 |
| From Archive Folder | Aaron Hobart Collection |
| Title | John Wilson to Aaron Hobart regarding the debate on the subject of Andrew Jackson's conduct in the Seminole War |
| Date | 10 February 1819 |
| Author | Wilson, John (1777-1848) |
| Recipient | Hobart, Aaron |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Congressman Wilson reports that "we are now entering upon the third week's debate on the subject of Genl [Andrew] Jackson's conduct in the Seminole War." Explains that the argument, which focused on the legality/constitutionality of Jackson's sacking of Pensacola, divided along party lines. Specifically discusses Henry Clay's involvement in the debate. Encloses a copy of Clay's speech (not included). |
| Subjects | American Statesmen Politics Government and Civics Congress American Indian History Seminole War Military History Wartime Pillaging and Destruction US Constitution Law Global History and Civics Foreign Affairs |
| People | Wilson, John (1777-1848) Hobart, Aaron (1787-1858) Clay, Henry (1777-1852) Jackson, Andrew (1767-1845) |
| Place written | Washington, D.C. |
| Theme | Native Americans; The Presidency; Government & Politics |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | John Wilson was a Massachusetts congressman, elected as a federalist to the Thirteenth Congress (March 4, 1813-March 3, 1815) and the Fifteenth Congress (March 4, 1817-March 3, 1819). |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |