"They [Jackson and his supporters] see nothing wrong in the rule that to the victor belong the spoils of the enemy."
-William Learned Marcy of the U.S. Senate
What did Marcy mean by the "spoils of the enemy"?
How might an Adams supporter use Senator Marcy’s words to respond to Jackson’s letter?
Marcy meant goods or benefits taken from the loser in a competition, election or military victory. Not sure about how an Adams supporter would respond. Hope this helps!