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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02390.02 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1847 |
| Title | Letter to Francis Bassett from Solomon Lincoln concerning Mexico |
| Date | 31 January 1847 - 24 March 1848 |
| Author | Lincoln, Solomon (fl. 1847-1848) |
| Recipient | Bassett, Francis |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | 1. ALS. Solomon Lincoln to Francis Bassett re: Congressional elections, Texas, Gen.s. Taylor & Scott . Hingham, Mass. 3 p. (29x30 cm) Mentions Governor Young pardoning 18 anti-rent (riot) convicts as well as Generals Taylor and Scott. Discussion of Col. Benton's machinations to have himself placed above Taylor and Scott. 2. ALS. Solomon Lincoln to Francis Bassett re: death of John Quincy Adams, treaty with Mexico. Hingham, Mass. 3 p. (29x30 cm) Compares Adams's death to that of Pitt the Elder ("Chatham") and the famous painting by Copley depicting the same. Also discusses presidential prospects of Taylor, Clay, Webster and McLean. |
| Subjects | Texas Election Mexican War Latin and South America Global History and Civics Congress Government and Civics Military History Politics Mobs and Riots Pardon President Death Treaty American West Diplomacy Art, Music, Theater, and Film |
| People | Basset, Francis (fl.1847) Lincoln, Solomon (fl. 1847-1848) |
| Place written | Hingham, Massachusetts |
| Theme | Foreign Affairs; The Mexican War; Government & Politics |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |