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John Adams to Thomas Jefferson, September 1, 1813
Quincy Sept 1813 σὲ γὰρ πάντεσσι θέμις θνητοῖσι προσαυδᾶn. “It is not only permitted but enjoined upon all Mortals to address you.” Why should not our Divines translate it “It…
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John Adams to John Vaughan, September 26, 1813
Quincy Septr. 26. 1813 Dear Sir Not to honor Mr Colman, for I know he needs none from me to you: but to gratify myself, and bring me once more…
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Samuel Elliot to John Adams, September 26, 1813
Boston 26 September 1813 Most respected Sir As I think it will give you pleasure to hear of Judge Vander Kemp’s arrival at Barneveld in health & safety yesterday, week,…
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Richard Rush to John Adams, September 25, 1813
Washington September 25. 1813. Dear sir. I must be allowed to offer you my heartiest congratulations upon Commodore Perrys great victory on lake Erie. I know of nobody who will…
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John Adams to William White, September 24, 1813
Quincy September 24 1813 Dear Sir I rely entirely on the long and agreeable acquaintance between us and the knowledge I have had for 34 years, of the Candour &…
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John Adams to John Vaughan, September 24, 1813
Quincy September 24th 1813 Dear Sir Not to honour Mr Colman, for I know he needs none from me to you; but to gratify myself and bring me once more…
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John Adams to Samuel L Mitchell, September 24, 1813
Quincy September 24th 1813 Dear Sir What apology can I offer, for the liberty I take of introducing to you the Revnd Henry Colman of Hingham? My apology is ready…
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John Adams to Samuel Miller, September 24, 1813
Quincy September 24th 1813 Reverend Sir. I know not whether my transient acquaintance, with you, will justify me, or acquit me of indiscretion, in introducing a gentleman to you in…
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John Adams to Thomas J. McKean, September 24, 1813
Quincy September 24. 1813 Dear Sir If I am committing an indiscretion, I hope you will pardon it. The Reverend Mr Henry Colman of Hingham, a Clergyman established in the…
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John Adams to Rufus King, September 24, 1813
Quincy September 24. 1813 Dear Sir I run the risque of introducing to You, the Reverend Mr Henry Colman of Hingham. He is one of our liberal Divines; one of…
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John Adams to Thomas Jefferson, September 2, 1813
Quincy Sept. 2. 1813 Οὐδὲ γυνὴ κακοῦ ἀνδρὸς ἀναίνεται εἶναι ἄκοιτις πλουσίου· ἀλλ’ ἀφνεὸν βούλεται ἀντ’ ἀγαθοῦ. Χρήματὰ γὰρ τιμῶσι, καὶ ἐκ κακοῦ ἐσθλὸς ἔγημε, καὶ κακὸς ἐξ ἀγαθοῦ. πλοῦτος…
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John Adams to Mercy Otis Warren, September 1, 1813
Quincy September 1. 1813 Madam Permit one to enclose to you a Packet from my old Friend Governor M Kean: and a dialogue of the dead. The latter was the…
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John Adams to Mathew Carey, September 1, 1813
Quincy September 1st 1813 Mr Carey Afflictions in my family of the most serious nature have delayed my answer to your letter of the 6th of August. I knew not…
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Horatio Gates Spafford to John Adams, August 31, 1813
Albany, 8 Mo. 31, 1813.— Respected Friend— Although I have not the pleasure of a personal acquaintance, yet as an Author, I claim the privilege of one, & address to…
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John Adams to Thomas J. McKean, August 31, 1813
Quincy August 31st. 1813 Dear Sir Your friendly letter of the 20th, with the Authentic Account of the proceedings of the Congress held at New York A.D 1765 on the…
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N. G Dufret to John Adams, August 30, 1813
A Philadelphie ce 30 Août, 1813 Monsieur, J’ai l’honneur de vous envoyer par le Courrier d’Aujourd’hui & d’après les ordres de Mr. Jefferson un Ouvrage du Dr Priestly, intitulé: “Doctrines…
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Thomas J. McKean to John Adams, August 28, 1813
Philadelphia. August 28th. 1813. Dear Sir, With sincerity I condole with you on the death of your daughter; I had five children who have died, three of whom have been…
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Elbridge Gerry to John Adams, August 26, 1813
Cambridge 26th Aug. 1813 By the request of Mr Wyer, lately appointed a Consul of the U States to Riga, I have the pleasure of introducing you to this Gentleman,…
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Richard Rush to John Adams, August 24, 1813
Washington August 24. 1813. Dear and Respected Sir. Mr St George Tucker is, I believe, a native of one of the West India islands. He was brought to Virginia quite…
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Thomas Jefferson to John Adams, August 22, 1813
Monticello Aug. 22. 13. Dear Sir Since my letter of June 27. I am in your debt for many; all of which I have read with infinite delight. they open…