1From Andrew Jackson to John Quincy Adams, 25 December 1824 (Adams Papers)
Genl Jackson with compliments to Mr. and Mrs. Adams, regrets that an engagement with the Secy of the Navy to Vissit the Ship N Carolina, will prevent him the honor of dining with them on Thursday next agreably to invitation Ther .
2To James Madison from Robert Taylor, 25 December 1824 (Madison Papers)
I saw Mr. Harrison at court. He declined submitting the whole controversy between you to reference, saying he was not able to give personal attention to the business. He also positively refused to accept the principal in full. He was willing to take Mr. Cowherds order for principal and interest, And at length consented to accept his order for the principal and leave the subject of interest to...
3To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel Martin, 25 December 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
by the time this reaches you it will be acertained the result of the Electoral Vote for president. the object of adressing you is to beg of you so far as possible to put an end to this strife & in doing so Virginia will attach the Western people to her she has failed in her open honorable efforts let her stop there & the closing scene will be honorable to her Jacksons election is part doubt of...
4To Thomas Jefferson from H.P. Van Bibber, 25 December 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
In our Republic great men become so identified with the nation that they are too much regarded as public property which subjects them to many intrusions which must prove truly disagreable—& from these circumstances I have felt extremely diffident & unwilling to trespass on your valuable & important time— Being totally unacquainted in your vicinity & having always looked to you as the head &...