Box 1
Contains 67 Results:
Adams, John, 1735-1826. A.L.S. to James Warren; Paris, 1780 March 18
Monsieur Jean Baptiste Petry is to visit America and desires introduction to statesmen in Boston. Comments on the departure of Lafayette and his message to Congress. Explains the meaning of the allusion to the "Fruit of the Cracovie". (2p.) [Old BPL Call#: Ch.A.4.50]
Adams, John, 1735-1826. A.L.S to James Warren; The Hague, 1782 June 17
Adams regards the Dutch and their worthiness. (4p.) [Old BPL Call#: Ch.M.1.7 (135)]
Adams, John, 1735-1826. A.L.S. to James Warren; Paris, 1783 April 9
Adams discusses the politics of Europe. (4p.) [Old BPL Call#: Ch.M.1.7 (139)]
Adams, John, 1735-1826. A.L.S. to Mercy (Otis) Warren; Auteuil, 1785 May 6
Adams discusses the need for a minister in Great Britain and inquires after James Warren. (4p.) [Old BPL Call#: Ch.M.1.7 (151)]
Adams, John, 1735-1826. A.L.S. to General [James] Warren; Grosvenor Square, 1785 December 12
Adams discusses the wisdom of various military decisions. (4p.) [Old BPL Call#: Ch.M.1.7 (175)]
Adams, John, 1735-1826. A.L.S. to Benjamin Rush; Richmond Hill, 1789 July 5
Adams comments on the importance and necessity of titles. (5p.) [Old BPL Call#: Ms.Am.229 (30)]
Adams, John, 1735-1826. A.L.S. to Benjamin Rush; New York, 1789 July 24
Adams comments on the necessity of a more exalted title than president. (4p.) [Old BPL Call#: Ms.Am.229 (31)]
Adams, John, 1735-1826. A.L.S. to Benjamin Rush; Richmond Hill, 1789 July 28
Adams discusses titles and their use in ancient Rome. [Old BPL Call#: Ms.Am.229 (32)]
Adams, John, 1735-1826; Samuel Adams, 1722-1803. A.LL.S. to John Adams; Samuel Adams; Boston; New York, 1790 September 12 - November 20
A copy of a series of letters between John and Smuel Adams, discussing politics, etc. (32p.) [Old BPL Call#: Ms.G.41.12]
Adams, John, 1735-1826. A.L. to John Singleton Copley; Quincy, 16 November 1792
Adams received a print of Copley's picture of The Death of the Earl of Chatham, but was not at Mt.Vernon when the case arrived so it has not yet been presented to him. (2p.) [Old BPL Call#: Ch.F.6.3-3a]
Adams, John, 1735-1826. A.L.S. to John Singleton Copley; Philadelphia., 1793 January 27
Adams acknowledges receipt of Copley's The Death of the Earl of Chatham, and has presented it to the President, who sends his appreciation. (1p.) [Old BPL Call#: Ch.F.6.3]
Adams, John, 1735-1826. A.L.S. to Elbridge Gerry; [Philadelphia], 1797 May 3
Adams states his principles toward the Republican system. (4p.) [Old BPL Call#: Ms.Am.229 (25)]
Adams, John, 1735-1826. D.S. to Inhabitants of Wells; Philadelphia, 1798 May 28
Adams thanks the people of Wells for thier resolution of support. (1p.) [Old BPL Call#: Ms.Am.229 (26)]
Adams, John, 1735-1826. A.N. to [Dwight Foster]; [Philadelphia], [1798 July 12 ]
Adams asks Foster to dine with him on "Saturday next at 3 o'clock." Written in another hand. (1p.) [Old BPL Call#: Ch.M.1.7 (177)]
Adams, John, 1735-1826. A.L.S. to General Benjamin Lincoln; Philadelphia, 1800 March 10
Adams discusses the changes he made in administration on coming into office, saying none were because of personal dislike. States that he did remove certain officers at Portsmouth for showing hostility toward the government, including a Whipple. Published in Adams's Works, IX, 467. (4p.) [Old BPL Call# Ch.E.8.39]
Adams, John, 1735-1826. A.L.S. to Benjamin Rush; Quincy, 1805 February 27
Adams inquires on Rush's health and activity. (4p.) [Old BPL Call#: Ms.Am.229 (33)
Adams, John, 1735-1826. A.L.S. to Benjamin Rush; Quincy, 1805 April 11
Adams comments on the Franklinian system of government and compliments Rush on his fable. (4p.) [Old BPL Call#: Ms.Am.229 (34)]
Adams, John, 1735-1826. A.L.S. to Benjamin Rush; Quincy, 1805 September 30
Adams discusses motions in the Continental Congress on the treaty with France and comments on the French Revolution. (8p.) [Old BPL Call#: Ms.Am.229 (35)]
Adams, John, 1735-1826. A.N.S.; Cambridge, [1807]
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)]
Adams, John, 1735-1826. A.L.S. to Benjamin Rush; Quincy, 1807 February 2
Adams comments on sexual morality and Aaron Burr. (3p.) [Old BPL Call#: Ms.Am.229 (36)]
