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Nathaniel Johnston to John Adams, March 15, 1825
Happy Valley. Hillsboro N.H. March 15.’25. My Father, Permit one of your children who although in obscurity will ever feel an ardent desire for the best interests of his Country,…
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Adam Gerard Mappa to John Adams, February 16, 1825
Oldenbarneveld February 16th. 1825. Sir! Since Christmas 1789 a few days after my arrival at New-York, when, invited by your politeness, I enjoyed the honour at your Table of renewing…
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Jason D Battles to John Adams, February 16, 1825
Boston Feby. 16th. 1825 President John Adams Sir The officers & Members of the Boston artillery Co. congratulate you & your family on the event that has Lately occurd: Viz.…
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Elkanah Watson to John Adams, February 15, 1825
Albany. 15th: Feby. 1825 My venerable Friend Holding a correspondence with you < , Start deletion, for the , End, > on various subjects for upwards of 45 years; it…
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François Adriaan Van der Kemp to John Adams, February 15, 1825
Olden barneveld 15 Febr. 1825. My Dear and much respected Sir! It was my intention to have delay’d writing to you—till the great die was cast—but perusing Dr Morse’s—Revolution I…
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Thomas Jefferson to John Adams, February 15, 1825
Monticello Feb. 15. 25. Dear Sir The people of Europe seem still to think that America is a mere garden plat, and that whatever is sent to one place is…
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John Kean Dayton to John Adams, February 15, 1825
Boston 16th. February 1825 Honored & Dear Sir I can not refrain from addressing a few congratulatory lines, on the occasion of your Son, being appointed to the high and…
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Elkanah Watson to John Adams, February 14, 1825
Albany. 14 feby. 1825 My Venerable Friend. Holding an occasional correspondence with you for upwards of 40 years on various subjects, it is peculiarly proper and I desire to bless…
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Julia Stockton Rush to John Adams, February 14, 1825
Philadelphia Feby 14th 1825 My dear & much respected Sir I cannot refrain from the inclination I feel to be among the first of your friends in expressing to you…
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LeRay de Chaumont to John Adams, February 14, 1825
Philada Feby. 14 1825 Most Respected Sir. To you who have been so Kind at different epochas of my Life, to shew a Sympathising interest in my more important concerns,…
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Marie-Joseph-Paul-Yves-Roch-Gilbert du Motier, marquis de Lafayette to John Adams, February 12, 1825
Washington february 12h 1825 My dear Sir Receive the Most Cordial Congratulations from an old friend of the father and the Son, who on this Occasion feels much for You,…
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Joshua Sands to John Adams, February 11, 1825
Brookly near New York Feby 11th. 1825 Sir Allow me my venerable Friend, from whom I have recd. such marks of favor and friendship, to ongratulate you on the Election…
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John, Jr Marston to John Adams, February 11, 1825
Philadiephia, February 11th 1825 Dear Sir. I cannot deny myself the pleasure of improving the earliest opportunity, to offer to you my warmest congratulations, upon the accession of your son…
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Joseph Wheaton to John Adams, February 10, 1825
Washington City 10. Feby 1825 Revered Sir It hath pleased Almighty God in his Goodness and Mercy to give to this great & favored people yesterday, about half past four…
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John Adams to Thomas Jefferson, November 15, 1824
Quincy November 15th. 1824 Dear Sir Your friend Professor Ticknor is bound upon a Tour in Virginia, though he needs no introduction to you he has requested a letter from…
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Rosseter Cotton to John Adams, November 9, 1824
Plymouth Novr. 9th. 1824 Sir William Davis Esqr. was in my Office, with the lady of the Hon: Josiah Quincy looking in the Colony records, Mr. Davis mentioned to me…
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Alpheus Cary to John Adams, November 4, 1824
Boston Nov. 4th, 1824. Honoured Sir, I have taken the liberty to send you a copy of an Address delivered by me, before the members of the Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic…
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Horatio Gates Spafford to John Adams, October 28, 1824
Troy, N. Y., 10 Mo. 28, 1824. Esteemed Friend— This ‘ Baby ’ of mine, the little Book sent herewith, is truly a very small Book; but thou wilt consider…
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George Fisher to John Adams, October 2, 1824
Port Gibson Mi. Oct. 2d 1824 Sir I have the honor to transmit to Your Excellency a Copy of a “Manifesto” with two accompanying Methods of Carrying it into effect,…
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David Hosack to John Adams, September 29, 1824
New York, Sept. 29th 1824. Sir, You are respectfully informed, that at a meeting of the NEW-YORK HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY, held on the 31st day of August 1824, you were elected…