Richard Rush was an American lawyer, politician and diplomat who served as the 8th United States Attorney General from 1814 to 1817 and the 8th United States Secretary of the Treasury from 1825 to 1829. He served as John Quincy Adams's running mate on the National Republican ticket during the 1828 United States presidential election. Born: August 29, 1780 Died: July 30, 1859 In office: March 10, 1817 – September 22, 1817 Wiki link