Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1828-12-02
70 the Editors Of the Enquuzy'.
Georgetonn, Nor. II, 1928.
GENrLEMES -

6ENrLEMES -
Having seen in the National Intelligencer. rep,ib-
lished from the National Gazette, Il Communication
from the Hon. Mr. Lloyd, containing some structures
upon certain expressions contained in my letter of the
9TH. Jan. 1909, addressed to Mr.. Adams; and being
informed, that you intended to repuhlish it, | ask the
favor OF you TO accompany it with the following CO.
temporaneouS explanation
From my knowledge of Mr.. LIoyd's punctiIiors
Gciieacy OF feeling, | was apprchensive, that he might
Draw ilferenccs from soIne of the expressions quoted
ny him, not IN strict unison with that peculiar dcIica-
cy and l regretted the publication Of that part of nv
iHtter Soteny upon that eround.-In other respects, ]
was grained with Mr. Adams publication Of nv mart
OF the forgotten corrcspondencc-and I take this oc-
caslon, publicly to inform Mr.. Adams, that / Conceive
ms pubiicatIon OF my letters to him, his to me.
Is only DONG me an act OF half justicc-and that COM
p!ete justice cannot be done, without also rtIbl;ghi7r
ms letters 10 mel regret, it has become necessary
tor me again to remind Mr.. Adams, that after the
course he had taken first, III the disclosure made nv
III ms authorized eNpose-scccnd, in reading his
part OF the correspondence to his subscrvient Editors.
leaving them Tree to make their own comments mon
t-afri third, III giving publicity TO my letters. and
WlIiho!n:liG ms own, that an act of Justice is still due
10 himself; and l conceive his own honor essentially
i'iipiicatga III the transaction. Besides, I rcrret. 10
remind Mi. Adams further, that he has. bv this ~
traordinary course of conduct. placed himself ,,nder
an irresistible obligation, as | conceive. TO thc Ano-
IlcaH people 10 give publicity to his part of the cor
dependence, 80 that tic public may UNDERSTANDINGS
form L just estimate Of its whole contents. without
"Ttcl' no such correct estimate can be formed.
II should be recoiIectcd, that Mr.. Lloyd first took
ms seat IN the Senate on the 9TH. Nov. 1903; and
that my letter to Sir. Adams bears date the 9TH Jon
IGo9-ihe only acquaintance | then had with Mr..
lloyd was such MS mad taken place within that short
HlU9FVaI.-Our acquaintance was then necessarily linn
Ited.-ln my letter of the 5th Jan. 1909. moe
y state the occurrences of that day, in ~reletion TO q
made By Mr.. LLOYD, on the dav prcrcdiro
leaving Mr.. Adams to draw his own differences from,
them, without drawing any of NV own. The 9Th
WIS me cay on winch the resolution moved by Mr..
lJlDEQ. on The nTCppGj0r 6ny ra- g., H. I'll
G9fdins 70 The ordinary rules Of the Senate, and Jr.
I-IoyG friends, III his absence, ASSUMED the reason
lof Its not being called up; nor could | devise on tho
21n' what course Mr.. Lloyd proposed to take with his
,C'olutl"n on INC 6th-my information, therefore. re-
lateS crctusjUeiy to the occurrences of The 5H.-I foko
pleasure III concurring in the entire Correctness NJ
MI Li0yds statement in relation to the COURTESY Of
the Senate towards its individual members duri,I r,,,
whole experience in that honorable body.
After the 9TH Jan. 1909, ] believe may be justified
III sayihg, tnat / became intimately acquainted with
Lloyd at least IN relation to his political charac-
ter and conduct and it now affords me ,orIcb IL
ure 70 state, that have always found Mr.. Lloyd's
conduct open, frank and undisruised and that IN CON
sequence OF bis hlgh-minded honorable conduct. he
attracted, and still retains my most respectful
CONGREGATIONS, and friendly regards.
Mr.. Lloyd IS amongst The last Of Inv many honor.
congressional associates, to whom I could as
crioe ilsincerlty, duplicity, or eyasions in his public or
private character. Having served with MIR. Llovd
frequently upon the most important cou1rniftnes mr.
tlcularly on one during a whole session. for nrona FFi1,
inc means for conducting the late War with Great
D[toh1, l can bear honorable testimony to Mr.. Lloyds
consistency hdellty, and ability in the discharge Of.
ms public duties and, altbo' differing in political
opinions with Mr.. Lloyd, l often derived useful and
valuable information from mis- frankncss and candor.-
7 nave deeTed this explanation a Just tribute to EIr.
LIoyds high minded and honorable department. and
!"c least reParation | could make to his wounded feel
ingS' altho' 1t Is evident, that the injury done to them,
arose rom the publication of a paper, without any In
LsItIoh on my part, but from the most unexpected and
extraordinary circumstances, beyond my control.
~ WIN. 3. GILES.
Editors OF papers, who have published Ir. Lsl
communication, arc respectfully requested TO