American lawyer and Federalist politician (1752-1828) who served as one of Rhode Island's first two United States senators, remaining in office from 1790 to 1803. ALS signed "Theodore Foster," one page both sides, 8 x 9.5, December 19, 1799. Handwritten letter to Rev. Hitchcock, commenting on business in Congress and the political character of President John Adams. In part: "I appealed as you requested, to the Secretary of the Navy, who informed me that arrangements should be made for Nephew, and for Mr. Williams agreeably to their Wishes—and that they might serve on board the Essex together, or on board the George Washington, in case there were vacancies there…The President and Mr. Stoddert, have…shown the most friendly approbation towards the application we made, on behalf of the young gentlemen…Your friendly wishes that our session in Congress may be…'safe & happy' I hope will be realized for the sake of our Country. Our present prospects are better than I expected to find…The unhappy disposition of all free Governments to drive every man and every thing into the line of Party, derogatory to the public…is manifested on almost every occasion. Our excellent President himself is not a Party Man. He always detested party cabals, aware of their mischievous consequences—His opinion was in favor of the present Embassy to France…he acted firmly and independently, and, I think, like a great, wise and judicious statesman." In fine condition. An altogether fascinating early American political letter, with excellent content on the fledgling United States Navy, the political machinery of Congress, and the courageous integrity of John Adams.
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