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John Quincy Adams to Ward Nicholas Boylston, August 26, 1822
Washington 26th August 1822. Dear Sir I am quite ashamed to acknowledge at this day that I duly received both your Letters of 29th May and of 22nd July—The recess…
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John Quincy Adams to Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams, August 26, 1822
Washington 26. August 1822. My dearest Louisa— Instead of four 5 dollar bills, I enclose you a draft, payable to your order , on a Bank in Philadelphia—I am a…
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Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams to John Quincy Adams, August 25, 1822
Philadelphia [ , Start insertion, 25-26 Aug. 1822 , End, ] August 25 Went to the Presbyterian Church with Miss [Pardon] ; and heard a tolerable discourse from 12 Chapter…
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Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams to John Quincy Adams, August 24, 1822
Philadelphia [ , Start insertion, 24-25 Aug. 1822 , End, ] August 24 As there has not been one incident which could induce me to write I have omitted my…
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John Adams to Ward Nicholas Boylston, August 24, 1822
Montezillo August 24th. 1822. my dear Sir I will not loose a second before acknowledgeing your favour of the 21st. which I received this minute—I wish I could send you…
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John Quincy Adams to Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams, August 23, 1822
Washington 23. Aug. 1822 My dearest Louisa. All your journals have been duly received, and I should not have [failed writing to you ] [. . .] for the exception…
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Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams to John Quincy Adams, August 22, 1822
[ , Start insertion, August 22, 1822 , End, ] 22 It every hour threatens rain but no rain falls. Mr H— says his Corn Crops will be very fine…
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Ward Nicholas Boylston to John Adams, August 21, 1822
Princeton Augt. 21st 1822 My Dear Cousin When I rec’d your Letter dated from Badimage Hall, I then read it, according to the meaning of the French term—but I since…
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Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams to John Quincy Adams, August 6, 1822
Philadelphia [ , Start insertion, 6-7 Aug. 1822 , End, ] August 6th. It is very cold here to day so much so that we can sit comfortably with the…
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Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams to John Adams, August 6, 1822
Philadelphia 6 August 1822. My Dear John Your Letter of the 29 reached me safely the day before yesterday and as it contained information concerning your Grandfathers plans I enclosed…
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John Quincy Adams to Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams, August 6, 1822
Washington 6 August 1822 My dearest friend. I enclose you a Letter from Mrs Frye—upon whom I called last Evening—Mr Frye doubts whether he will have it in his power…
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John Quincy Adams to Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams, August 5, 1822
Washington 5. August 1822 My dearest Louisa Your Journal of 31st. July and 1st. instt. is received. I enclose you another Check for 100 Dollars, that you may be [.…
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Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams to John Quincy Adams, August 4, 1822
Philadelphia [ , Start insertion, 4-6 Aug. 1822 , End, ] August 4 Your N. 10 was brought me this morning containing the order upon the Bank for which I…
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Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams to John Quincy Adams, August 3, 1822
Philadelphia [ , Start insertion, 3 Aug. 1822 , End, ] August 3 After despatching my Letters we received Georges N. 10 with one from Mrs. Porter in London in…
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Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams to Charles Francis Adams, August 3, 1822
Philadelphia 3 August 1822 My Dear Charles What is the reason you do not write me? Are you determined to relinquish all intercourse with your Mother or are your avocations…
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Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams to John Quincy Adams, August 2, 1822
Philadelphia [ , Start insertion, 2-3 Aug. 1822 , End, ] August 2 We last night paid our intended visit to the Masonic Hall and were received by the Grand…
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Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams to George Washington Adams, August 2, 1822
Philadelphia 2 August 1822 N. 9 has reached me and I hasten to answer it although I must complain a little at your neglecting to do so to the Letters…
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John Quincy Adams to Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams, August 2, 1822
Washington 2. August 1822. My dearest Louisa. I continue to receive your journals—that of the 29th. was the last; and they would continue to be most agreeable, if they all…
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Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams to John Adams, August 1, 1822
Philadelphia 1st August 1822 My Dear Sir It is very long since I had the pleasure of writing to you. considering George a better correspondent I resigned the pen to…
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Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams to John Quincy Adams, July 19, 1822
Philadelphia [ , Start insertion, 19-20 July 1822 , End, ] July 19 An old friend in the shape of St. Anthony has his acquaintance with so much ardour I…