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Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams to John Adams, March 21, 1823
Washington 21 March 1823 My Dear John Worn out by fatigue parties influenza and all sorts of weariness both of mind and body I have really been too idle to…
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Letters to John Adams
B. 1735 · D. 1826
John Adams was a Founding Father and the second president of the United States from 1797 to 1801. Before his presidency, he was a leader of the American Revolution that achieved independence from Great Britain. During the latter part of the Revolutionary War and in the early years of the new nation, he served the Continental Congress of the United States as a senior diplomat in Europe. Adams was the first vice president of the United States, serving from 1789 to 1797. He was a dedicated diarist and regularly corresponded with contemporaries, including his wife and advisor Abigail Adams and his friend and rival Thomas Jefferson.
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John Quincy Adams to John Adams, April 22, 1823
Washington 22. April 1823. My dear Sir. Mr De Bresson, a Secretary to the French Legation at this place, and his Lady who is a daughter of Mr Thompson the…
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James Hyman, Sr Causten to John Adams, April 26, 1823
Baltimore 26th. April 1823 Dear Sir, Your esteemed favor of 2d. March 1822, in answer to my letter of 20th February preceding, duly came to hand. Since that period your…
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Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams to John Adams, April 26, 1823
Washington 26 April 1823. I have been very sick confined to my bed for several days therefore not able to write to either of you as I have intended as…
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Ward Nicholas Boylston to John Adams, April 27, 1823
Hermitage Jamaica plain Sunday afternoon 27 Apr 1823— My Dear and ever Honor’d And beloved Father < , Start deletion, and , End, > And Friend—For such I shall ever…
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Joseph de Valnais to John Adams, April 28, 1823
Boston April 28th 1823 My venerable & respected friend, It is with regret I announce to you our intention of immediate departure from this Country—We embark for England on Thursday,…
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W.H Sumner to John Adams, May 3, 1823
Boston, May 3d, 1823. Sir, In an address to governor Brooks, accompanying my last annual return of the militia of this commonwealth, I made some observations on its condition, of…
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Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams to John Adams, May 3, 1823
Washington 3 May 1823 My Dear Father I should certainly have answered your last very kind Letter immediately, had I not been very suddenly siezed by a violent Fever which…
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William C Somerville to John Adams, May 8, 1823
Baltimore May 8h. 1823 Sir I have taken the liberty to forward you by mail a volume of Letters on the past & present State of France, which I beg…
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Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams to John Adams, May 10, 1823
Washington 10 May 1823 What shall I say to you my Dear John? or how shall I refrain from reproaching you? I will not judge you because I cannot yet…
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Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams to John Adams, May 11, 1823
Washington 11th. May 1823 From Letters received from Edward Taylor and Charles, I at length understand that the unpleasant occurrence which has taken place at Cambridge has again proved one…
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Ward Nicholas Boylston to John Adams, June 29, 1823
(Princeton) Sunday E’vg 29th: June 1823 My Dear Cousin I lament to say, that I have been at this place two months, without a Line from you—or seeing any person,…
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Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams to John Adams, July 3, 1823
Washington 3d July 1823 My Dear John I am, as well as your father, much delighted at the account you give of your Grandfathers health, and heartily pray that he…
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William Cranch to John Adams, July 9, 1823
Alexa. D.C. 9th. July 1823 Sir, As I know you feel an interest in the prevalence of the pure principles of the Gospel, I take the liberty of introducing Mr.…
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Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams to John Adams, July 18, 1823
Washington 18 July 1823 I cannot imagine my Dear John what can be the reason of your not writing to me. You used to be a very regular correspondent, but…
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Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams to John Adams, August 3, 1823
Washington 3 August 1823 Your Letter my dear John gave us great uneasiness on your Grandfathers account and we feel very anxious lest the violence of the shock should have…
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Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams to John Adams, August 6, 1823
Washington 6 August 1823 In answer to your last my Dear John I can only say that if the accomodations are so suitable and the price so reasonable as you…
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George Hay to John Adams, August 12, 1823
Washington. Aug. 12. 1823. Sir— I take the liberty, of putting into your hands, the inclosed essay, under the signature of Phocion. The subject, it is believed; is worthy of…
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Marie-Joseph-Paul-Yves-Roch-Gilbert du Motier, marquis de Lafayette to John Adams, August 13, 1823
Paris August 13th 1823 My dear old friend I Most Heartily thank You for Your Affectionate Letter of Last october which I Have received only three days Ago and Have…
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William A Coffey to John Adams, August 29, 1823
New York Aug. 29: 1823.— sir, I herewith send you a copy of “ Inside Out ,” a work lately published in this City, for the benefit of its Author…
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Thomas Jefferson to John Adams, September 4, 1823
Monticello Sep. 4. 23. Dear Sir Your letter of Aug. 15. was recieved in due time, and with the welcome of every thing which comes from you. with it’s opinions…
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Pseudonym: “Marathon” to John Adams, September 11, 1823
Sepr: 11. 1823 The writer of Marathon most respectfully encloses the first number to Mr Adams, with a sincere hope that the pain, which cannot but have been occassioned by…
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John Quincy Adams to John Adams, October 13, 1823
Washington 13. October 1823. My dear Son. A man encumbered with my indispensable duties and occupations must have some apology for the allowance even of a few hours to the…
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Josiah, III Quincy to John Adams, December 14, 1823
Boston. 14. Dec 1823. Sir. Mr Finch an English gentleman of science and great ardour in geological and mineralogical pursuits intending to pay his respects to you at Quincy has…