Adams, John, 1735-1826. A.N.S.; Cambridge, [1807]
File — Box: 1, Folder: 331
Call Number: MS Adams, Series 1
Scope and Contents
On recto, written by John Adams: "The Eastern Nations sink; their glory ends And Empire rises when their sun descends." On verso: "Lines said to be inscribed on a [blank] at [blank]. Mentioned by President Adams at the Amer. Academy [of Arts and Sciences]. And written by him in the Academy Room at my request, 1807" A. Holmes. (2p.) [Old BPL Call#: Ch.M.1.7 (180)]
Dates
- [1807]
Creator
- From the Collection: Adams, John (Person)
- From the Collection: Chamberlain, Mellen (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
From the Collection:
The collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 180.00 Items
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
About this library
Part of the Boston Public Library Archives & Special Collections Repository
