John Adams to Jedidiah Morse, April 21, 1800
Philadelphia April 21st 1800 Sir I am much obliged by your favor of the 5th, & for your introduction of Aaron Putnam Esqr, with whose person & conversation, I have…
Jedidiah Morse was an American geographer and preacher whose textbooks became a staple for students in the United States. He was the father of the telegraphy pioneer and painter Samuel Morse, and his textbooks earned him the sobriquet of "father of American geography."
Philadelphia April 21st 1800 Sir I am much obliged by your favor of the 5th, & for your introduction of Aaron Putnam Esqr, with whose person & conversation, I have…
Quincy March 4. 1815 My dear Sir, Thanks for your favour of the 1st and the Sermon. I have never Seen Trumbulls History, in print, and know nothing of it,…
Quincy Novber. 2nd 1815 Dear Sir On September 11th. I wrote you a line inclosed in a pacquet with four original letters from Governor McKean and a pamphlet of my…
Quincy Decr. 22. 1815 Feast of the Pilgrims. Dear Sir You are examining me upon Interrogatories. I must tell you the Truth and nothing but the Truth. But to tell…
Quincy January 1st. 1816 Dr Morse, From 1760 to 1766 was the purest period of patriotism, from 1766 to 1776 was the period of corruption from 1775 to 1783 was…
Quincy January 5th 1816 Dr Morse The trials of the officer & Soldiers, who were indited for the slaughter in King Street were pending, for the greatest part of the…