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Benjamin Rush to John Adams, July 8, 1812
Philadelphia July 8th: 1812 My dear friend, It is now a time of uncommon health in our city, insomuch that I spend six or seven hours of every day, including…
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John Adams to Benjamin Rush, July 7, 1812
Quincy July 7th. 1812. Dear Sir If I were as rich as Mr Stephen Gerard or Mr William Gray, I would publish and proclaim offers and promises of Rewards in…
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John Adams to François Adriaan Van der Kemp, June 5, 1812
Quincy June 5. 1812 Dear Vander kemp. Can you give me any News of the Millenium? Is it to commence Soon enough for me to entertain a hope that I…
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Benjamin Rush to John Adams, June 4, 1812
Philadelphia June 4th: 1812 my dear friend In Spite of a Speech made by my wife a few days Ago, “that you and I corresponded like two young girls about…
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James Madison to John Adams, June 3, 1812
Washington June 3. 1812 Dear Sir I duly received your letter of the 21st ulto. inclosing one to yourself from Mr. Malcom. I return the latter as desired. Mr. Malcom…
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Benjamin Rush to John Adams, June 2, 1812
Philada June 2nd: 1812 My dear old friend Stephen Gerard came to Philada from France About thirty years ago in the capacity of a Sailor. Having had some education, and…
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John Adams to Thomas J. McKean, June 2, 1812
Quincy June 2. 1812 Dear Sir Our ancient and venerable Friend Clinton is gone before us. It had long been my intention to write to him: but while I was…
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Pseudonym: “A.B.” to John Adams, May 1, 1812
Boston May—1812— Venerable Sir, Having allways since I had Ideas of my own been a warm admirer of your virtues and talents as a statesmen and a Christain having heard…
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John Adams to John Farrar, May 29, 1812
Quincy May 29th. 1812 Dear Sir I received last night by the Quincy Stage, the honour of your Letter of the 27th. of this month; and am very sorry you…
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John Adams to Benjamin Rush, May 28, 1812
Quincy May 28. 1812 Friend I will not loose an hour of my Interest of 8 per Cent a Month. I have this moment received yours of 22d.—I could paper…