Perley's reminiscences of sixty years in the national metropolis, v. 1-2
CHAPTER VII.
THE KITCHEN CABINET. Jackson's First Annual Message--The Kitchen Cabinet--Blair, of the Globe--Washington Newspapers and News--The First Lady-Bird of the Press--Nathaniel P. Willis--Peter Force--Social Enjoyments--Mrs. Trollope on Washington Society--Attempt to Oust a Veteran from Office--Payment of the Claims on France.