WASHINGTON, February 21, 1848.
MY DEAR SON, — Mr.
Adams was striken to-day in his seat in the House of Representatives with
paralysis, and, if not now dead, it is believed that he can not live until
night. Both houses immediately adjourned.
The court has not
yet decided my cause, but as it has a press of business before it, I do not
draw any unfavorable conclusion from the delay. I can not lose it.
I shall leave this
city the day after to-morrow for Philadelphia on Mr. Shelby's business, and
shall be detained there about a week.
Mr. Trist has
certainly concluded a treaty with the Mexican Commissioners, which is now in
this city. I understand that it cedes the boundary of the Rio Bravo, all New
Mexico, and Upper California; and that we are to pay fifteen millions of
dollars, besides assuming the payment of the debt due from Mexico to our
citizens. I am told that the treaty will be submitted to the Senate for its
advice, etc.
I wrote to your mother
that I had received the check which you sent me from New Orleans.
My love to Susan,
Lucy, and your other children.
SOURCE: Calvin Colton, Editor, The Private Correspondence of Henry Clay, p. 556
