Jackson had made on the subject, confirmatory of the charge of having sacrificed the national domain, in the Florida negotiation.
"Mr.Adams replied with great warmth; and went into a minute and interesting narrative of the whole transaction.

Among other things, he said that, before the Florida treaty was signed, he took it to Gen.
Jackson, to obtain his opinion of it; and that it was unconditionally approved by him.
"Mr.Thompson was surprised at the announcement of this fact.

It weakened his position very materially; and he resumed his seat a defeated antagonist.

So said the House of Representatives, with scarcely the exception of a member.
"Mr.Adams continued his defence.

'At that time,' said he, 'General Jackson was in this city, on exciting business connected with the Seminole war; and, after the treaty had been concluded, and only wanted the signatures of the contracting parties, the then President of the United States directed me to call on General Jackson, in my official capacity as Secretary of State, and obtain his opinion in reference to boundaries.