John Quincy Adams to John Adams Smith, June 5, 1821
Washington 5 June 1821. Dr. Sir, Mr. William Beach Lawrence of New York, the Bearer of this letter may already be personally known to you, in which case, it will…
Washington 5 June 1821. Dr. Sir, Mr. William Beach Lawrence of New York, the Bearer of this letter may already be personally known to you, in which case, it will…
Washington 3d June 1821 My Dear John Your Letter pleased both your father and myself as your reasoning is very good and shows reflection and forethought I beg as a…
Washington 3d June 1821 My Dear Charles We yesterday went fishing for the first time and to my great astonishment on looking up our Tackle found your rod or rather…
Montezillo May 9th 1821 Dear Mrs Welsh You are it seems requested to enquire of me 1. Whether there was [ever] any “Coolness” between President Washington and me? 2. Whether,…
Washington 4 May 1821 My Dear Charles You reproach me without a cause and I dare say you got your Letter the very day after you wrote—My time has however…
Little Hill May 4th. 1821 Dear Boylston. Mr Greanleaf and his Colleague in our Quincy Town Meeting thoght fitt to recommend all the Amendments, not as passed, but as the…
Little Hill May 3d 1821 My dear Daughter I hope We have not forgotten each other! We wait with impatience for the weighty and immeasurable Report. I am afraid I…
Washington 29 April 1821 My Dear George Mary is amusing me as usual in crying and whining because I suggest to her the necessity of some occupation She has written…
Washington 25 April 1821 My Dear John You become so testy I almost begin to feel disinclined to write to you at all as my Letters instead of contributing to…
Washington 23d April 1821 My Dear Charles Your Shandean Letter is received with all its apologies and few amendments I will only say that you must remember excuses are inadmissible…