Russell was one of the five commissioners, along with John Quincy Adams, Henry Clay, Albert Gallatin, and James A. Bayard, who negotiated the treaty of peace at Ghent with Great Britain in 1814, ending the War of 1812. Later, Russell authored a pamphlet accusing Adams of having favored British interests in those treaty talks. Russell intended the pamphlet to further Henry Clay's presidential hopes against Adams. Adams' responsive pamphlets were so devastating in impugning Russell's veracity that they engendered the phrase "to Jonathan Russell" someone, meaning to destroy someone's reputation and political career. Ink signature, “Cordially & faithfully your friend, Jon. Russell,” on an off-white 4.25 x 2.25 slip. Some scattered light toning, and show-through from writing on reverse, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.
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