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17,141 lettersWestfield August 18th. 1775 My Dear Friend –To certain Trouble we are born Hope to rejoice but sure to mourn.– A serious truth this, which daily observation teaches, and experience…
Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. No. 34.] Legation of the United States,London, August 30, 1861. Sir: It is not without regret that I am compelled to announce the failure of…
Braintree August 10 1775 Dearest Friend Tis with a sad Heart I take my pen to write to you because I must be the bearer of what will greatly afflict…
Mr. F. W. Seward to Mr. Adams. No. 74.] Department of State,Washington, August 27, 1861. Sir: Your despatch of August 8, No. 25, has been received. The account you have…
Braintree july 31–1775 I do not feel easy more than two days together without writing to you. If you abound you must lay some of the fault upon yourself, who…
Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward, No. 32.] Legation of the United States,London, August 23, 1861. Sir: I have the honor to transmit a copy of a note addressed to me…
Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton No. 346.] Department of State, Washington, May 18, 1863. Sir: Your despatch No. 303, of the 1st instant, has been received. The department is pleased…
Philadelphia July 30th. 1775 My dear This Letter is intended to go by my Friend Mr. William Barrell, whom I believe you have seen in Boston. If he calls at…
Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. No. 64.] Department of State,Washington, August 17, 1861. Sir: Among the letters found on the person of Robert Mure, mentioned in my despatch No. 63,…
Philadelphia July 28. 1775 My Dear Your two last Letters had very different Effects. The long one gave me vast Satisfaction. It was full of usefull Information, and of excellent…
Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward No. 307.] Paris, May 15, 1863. Sir: Your despatches, Nos. 336, 337, and 338, have been duly received. I yesterday called upon Mr. Drouyn de…
Salem July 26 1775 Mr. Adams I forgot in my last epistle, to desire you to speak to the Phila. printer–s of the News paper–s generally sent this way for…
Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. No. 61.] Department of State,Washington, August 17, 1861. Sir: Your despatch of August 2 (No. 22) has been received. It is accompanied by a correspondence…
Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. No. 29.] Legation of the United States,London, August 16, 1861. Sir: I have read with great attention the contents of your despatch, No. 42, dated…
Weymouth July 25. 1775 Dear Sr. Since my last to you, nothing very important has occurd. The Skirmish near Long Island, You have already received an Accountt off by Mrs.…
Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton No. 343.] Department of State, Washington, May 14, 1863. Sir: Your despatch of the 20th ultimo (No. 300) was duly received. The information which it…
Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. No. 58.] Department of State,Washington, August 12, 1861. Sir: Your despatch of July 24th (No. 20) has been received. I am glad that you have…
Braintree, July 25 1775 Dearest Friend I received yours of July 7 for which I heartily thank you, it was the longest and best Letter I have had, the most…
Braintree July 24th 1775 Dear Bror: Sister Adams informs me that you complain that your Friends this way neglect writing to you. I believe a share of the Blame belongs…
Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. No. 55.] Department of State,Washington, August 6, 1861. Sir: Your despatch, No. 17, of the date of July 19th, has been received. I entirely approve…