ALS, one page both sides, 5 x 8, April 21, 1856. Letter to William L. Marcy, who served as Secretary of War under Polk. In part, 'I return the morning Chronicle, with many thanks. It shows off Webb and his friend Lord Clarendon...well. Still the...article could not finish it without displaying that profound ignorance...as the course of Englishmen when they...the diplomatic affairs, any affairs indeed of this Country. I have often asked myself whether the same ignorance...with respect to the concerns of other countries.' In fine condition, with several light pencil notations, mounting remnant to left side and expected mailing folds. RRAuction COA.
