Washington 1st. May 1825 The frequent and violent attacks of sickness which assail me my Dear George render me a wretched correspondent as the few days of comparative health which…
Near Trenton—April 25th. 1825 You will no doubt my dear Mrs. Adams, be much surprised at receiving a letter from one of whom you have seen and known so little…
Quincy 22 April 1825 My Dear Grand Son You have been the most punctual correspondent that I ever had except your Brother—but for four weeks past I have been constantly…
Washington 20th. April 1825 The perpetual trouble and occupation we have found in getting into our new residence has prevented my writing to you my dear Charles and even now…
Quincy 24th February 1825 My dear Brother, When I borrow a sentiment from Machiavel’s “plan of a perfect Commonwealth” to accompany my congratulations and to participate in the joyful issue…
Washington 22 Feby 1825— My dear Niece— Among the congratulations of my friends upon the issue of the recent election none have given me more cordial satisfaction than those contained…
Quincy 20th February. 1825. My dear Grandson George Your letter has given me great pleasure, and so have those of your brother John—they are lively, animating and cheerful, and at…
Alexandria D. C. 19. feb. 1825 Sir, Mr. John Douglass Simms of Virginia is the son of Colo. Charles Simms for many years collector of the port of Alexandria, and…
Quincy 19th: February 1825— My dear Grandson I recieved, as usual with great delight your letter of the 12th inst. Your account of all things is satisfactory—but on this great…
Quincy 18th Feby. 1825. My Son I have received your letter of the 9th: Never did I feel so much solemnity as upon this occasion—the multitude of my thoughts and…