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Letter to Editor
October 14, 1828
Richmond Enquirer
Richmond, Richmond County, Virginia
What is this article about?
Publication of a letter from John P. Decatur supporting Gen. Jackson against slanderous reports of threats involving his brother Commodore Decatur, Eppes, and Lacock. Dated Portsmouth, N.H., Oct. 3, 1828.
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JACKSON AND DECATUR.—It will be recollected by our readers that some time since we published a letter from Mrs. Decatur addressed to Gen. Jackson, relative to the report that it was owing to the influence of Mrs. D's husband that certain men now enjoyed the privileges of wearing their ears. The following, upon the same subject from the brother of the lamented Commodore, will be read with interest, and silence the tongue of slander upon this, one of its favorite topics.
"I am happy to join in the above sentiments, [alluding to Mrs. D's letter] as to my lamented brother's opinion of Gen. Jackson. He often spoke to me in the highest terms of commendation concerning Gen. Jackson's character—of his suffering: and sacrifices in his country's cause, and of his ardent patriotism and honorable principles. On no occasion did he ever hint to me a single circumstance as to any threats against Mr. Eppes, or any attempts by Gen. Jackson to chastise either Mr. Eppes or Lacock. Considering the intimate terms on which we lived and the frequent communications between us, I feel confident no such occurrence in relation to either of them happened as has been imputed to Gen. Jackson and my brother in the administration newspapers.
JOHN P. DECATUR.
Portsmouth N. H. Oct. 3d, 1828."
[Boston Statesman.]
"I am happy to join in the above sentiments, [alluding to Mrs. D's letter] as to my lamented brother's opinion of Gen. Jackson. He often spoke to me in the highest terms of commendation concerning Gen. Jackson's character—of his suffering: and sacrifices in his country's cause, and of his ardent patriotism and honorable principles. On no occasion did he ever hint to me a single circumstance as to any threats against Mr. Eppes, or any attempts by Gen. Jackson to chastise either Mr. Eppes or Lacock. Considering the intimate terms on which we lived and the frequent communications between us, I feel confident no such occurrence in relation to either of them happened as has been imputed to Gen. Jackson and my brother in the administration newspapers.
JOHN P. DECATUR.
Portsmouth N. H. Oct. 3d, 1828."
[Boston Statesman.]
What sub-type of article is it?
Persuasive
Political
Informative
What themes does it cover?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Jackson Defense
Decatur Testimony
Slander Refutation
Eppes Lacock
1828 Politics
What entities or persons were involved?
John P. Decatur.
Letter to Editor Details
Author
John P. Decatur.
Main Argument
john p. decatur affirms his brother commodore decatur's high regard for gen. jackson's character, patriotism, and sacrifices, and denies any knowledge of threats or attempts by jackson to chastise mr. eppes or lacock.
Notable Details
Alludes To Mrs. Decatur's Previous Letter
References Intimate Communications With Brother
Mentions Administration Newspapers' Imputations