John Quincy Adams letter
Scope and Contents
Manuscript letter from Secretary of State John Quincy Adams to President James Monroe, dated July 20, 1819, regarding the Adams-Onis Treaty.
The Adams-Onis Treaty was negotiated between Adams and Spanish Minister Luis de Onis. Adams writes to Monroe regarding obstacles to Spain's ratification of the treaty, in particular "the question about the Florida grants" and "this new expedition against the Province of Texas."
The Adams-Onis Treaty was later ratified by Spain. The letter provides a revealing window into diplomatic affairs and territorial disputes between the major powers of early 19th century North America. In 1825, Adams would become the sixth president of the United States.
Dates
- Creation: July 20, 1819
Creator
- Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
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Conditions Governing Use
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Extent
1 items
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Manuscript letter from Secretary of State John Quincy Adams to President James Monroe, dated July 20, 1819, regarding the Adams-Onis Treaty.
Accession Number(s)
2006-261
Physical Description
2 leaves
Subject
- Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 (Person)
- Monroe, James, 1758-1831 (Person)
- Title
- John Quincy Adams Letter, 1819
- Status
- Ready To Publish
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Dolph Briscoe Center for American History Repository
2300 Red River Street
Austin TX 78712
