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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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Letters about American Revolution
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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…