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Contains 67 Results:

Letters written by John Adams, 1764-1820

 Series — Box: 1
Call Number: MS Adams, Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains letters written by John Adams during time as lawyer to such people as Nathaniel Bowditch, Benjamin Rush, and James Warren. Also included are the notes Adams wrote during the Boston Massacre trial.

Dates: 1764-1820

Letters written to John Adams, 1778-1813

 Series — Box: 1
Call Number: MS Adams, Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains three letters written to John Adams from Charles Gravier Vergennes, Dwight Foster, and Elbridge Gerry. Two additional letter from Antoine-Marie Cerisier can be found in Series 4.

Dates: 1778-1813

Vergennes, Charles Gravier, comte de, 1717-1787 A.L.S. to John Adams, Benjamin Franklin & Arthur Lee, 1778 April 15

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 359
Call Number: MS Adams, Series 2
Scope and Contents

In French. Also includes portrait of Vergennes. (4 p.) [Old BPL Call#: Ch.F.8.73]

Dates: 1778 April 15

Adams, John, 1735-1826. A.D. to Justices of the Superior Court of Judicature; Boston, 1764 February

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 300
Call Number: MS Adams, Series 1
Scope and Contents

Adams writes on behalf of William Field, in administration of the estate of Abijah Crane, which is heavily in debt. Signed by Field.  (1 p.)  [Old BPL Call # Ch. F.11.93.]

Dates: 1764 February

Foster, Dwight, 1757-1823 A.N. to John Adams; Philadelphia, 1798 January 27

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 360
Call Number: MS Adams, Series 2
Scope and Contents

Foster declines an invitation from Adams because of a previous engagement to dine with Pickering. (2 p.) [Old BPL Call#: Ms.Am.1065]

Dates: 1798 January 27

Adams, John, 1735-1766. A.D. to Treat & Pico, Merchants; Boston, 1765 August-July 1766

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 301
Call Number: MS Adams, Series 1
Scope and Contents

Accounts for various clients of Adams's, including Capt. William Wimble, Joseph Blake, and the schooner Molly. (7 p.) [Old BPL call # MS Am 1194 (1-5)]

Dates: 1765 August-July 1766

Gerry, Elbridge, 1744-1814 A.L.S. to John Adams; Cambridge, 1813 March 6

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 361
Call Number: MS Adams, Series 2
Scope and Contents

Gerry promises to acquire information on US naval activities during the Revolution. (2 p.) [Old BPL Call#: Ms.Am.229 (54)]

Dates: 1813 March 6

Adams, John, 1735-1826. A.D. to Treat & Pico, Merchants; Boston, 1765-1766

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 302
Call Number: MS Adams, Series 1
Scope and Contents

Bills to Treat & Pico for Adams's bookkeeping services. (4 p.) [Old BPL call # MS Am. 1194 (5a)]

Dates: 1765-1766

Adams, John, 1735-1826. D.S. to Honorable Justices of the Superior Court of Judicature; [Boston], 1776 March

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 303
Call Number: MS Adams, Series 1
Scope and Contents

Appeal for affirmation of judgment of Benjamin Harrod and Benjamin Dolbeare against Francis Whitmore. (2 p.) [Old BPL call # Ch. C.6.62]

Dates: 1776 March

Adams, John, 1735-1826. D.S. to Honorable Justices of the Superior Court of Judicature; [Boston], 1766 March

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 304
Call Number: MS Adams, Series 1
Scope and Contents

Appeal for affirmation of judgment by Robert Ball against Joseph Russell; statement of costs of suit. (1p.) [Old BPL Call#: Ch.J.1.7]

Dates: 1766 March

Adams, John, 1735-1826. D.S. to Boston Selectmen; Boston, 1767 10 March

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 305
Call Number: MS Adams, Series 1
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Boston citizens petition Boston Selectmen to appoint Nathaniel Oliver as master of North Grammar School. (2p.) [Old BPL Call#: Ms.Am.229 (55)]

Dates: 1767 10 March

Adams, John, 1735-1826. A.D.S. to Salem Superior Court; Salem, Mass., November 1769, term

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 306
Call Number: MS Adams, Series 1
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Discusses the plea of Samuel Fitch and asks that it gets moved to the following term. (1p.) [Old BPL Call#: Ch.M.1.7 (5)]

Dates: November 1769, term

Adams, John, 1735-1826. A.Ms. Boston Massacre trial notes; [Boston, 1770]

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 307
Call Number: MS Adams, Series 1
Scope and Contents

Brief for defence of Captain Preston and his men accused of murder as result of Boston Massacre. 10 s. (13 p.)

Dates: 1770]

Adams, John, 1735-1826; for Adam Air. A.D. to His Excellency Thomas Hutchinson...and His Majesty's Council; [Boston], 1770 March?

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 307a
Call Number: MS Adams, Series 1
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Answers to a libel for divorce of Martha Air, his wife. Denies charges and prays they be dismissed. (1p.) [Old BPL Call#: Ch.J.1.6]

Dates: 1770 March?

Adams, John, 1735-1826. A.D. to Nantucket County Sheriff, etc.; Boston, 1770 December 11

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 308
Call Number: MS Adams, Series 1
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Legal document written by Adams on behalf of Paul [Hassey?]; several hundred words in Adams's hand. (1p.) [Old BPL Call#: Ms.3723]

Dates: 1770 December 11

Adams, John, 1735-1826. A.D.S. to Inhabitants of Boston; Boston, 1773 May

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 309
Call Number: MS Adams, Series 1
Scope and Contents

Petition about street names, specifically that the southernmost street in Boston be known as Pleasant St. (4p.) [Old BPL Call#: Ch.M.1.7 (28)]

Dates: 1773 May

Adams, John, 1735-1826. A.N.;Boston, 1773 August 7

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 310
Call Number: MS Adams, Series 1
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Genealogical note on the first members of the Adams family to settle in Braintree. (1p.) [Old BPL Call#: Ms.Am.229 (24)]

Dates: 1773 August 7

Adams, John, 1735-1826. A.L.S. to Samuel Chase; Philadelphia, 1776 July 9

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 311
Call Number: MS Adams, Series 1
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Adams describes the announcement and celebration of the Declaration of Independence. (3p.) [Old BPL Call#: Ms.Am.229 (28)]

Dates: 1776 July 9

Adams, John, 1735-1826 A.L.S. to Benjamin Rush; Braintree, 1778 February 8

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 311 a
Call Number: MS Adams, Series 1
Scope and Contents

Adams comments on the bravery and skill of various American officers. Postscript by Abigail Adams. (3 p.) [Old BPL call#: Ms. Am. 229 (29).]

Dates: 1778 February 8

Adams, John, 1735-1826. D.S. to Timothy Pickering, Jr.; Philadelphia, 1779 June 17

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 312
Call Number: MS Adams, Series 1
Scope and Contents

Executive appointment of Timothy Pickering, Jr. to midshipman in the US Navy. (1p.) [Old BPL Call#: Ms.3228]

Dates: 1779 June 17