1To John Adams from Stephen D. Kingston, 12 February 1798 (Adams Papers)
The honor of the Company of the President of the United States his Lady and Family is requested to a Ball at Oillers Hotel on Thursday 22d. Instant in honor of the Birth of George Washington MHi : Adams Papers.
2To John Adams from Stephen D. Kingston, 8 September 1815 (Adams Papers)
I do myself the honor to address you on a point of the treaty of Peace of 1783, become important in a case of ejectment pending in this State, for property which I purchased in the Island of Barbados in the year 1807, not doubting immediate possession on a title perfectly clear. The 6th. Act provides that “no more confiscations shall be made” The estate in controversy, was then, in 1783, the...
3From John Adams to Stephen D. Kingston, 23 September 1815 (Adams Papers)
If any thing in my power to write, could promote the cause of Justice I should undertake it, with pleasure. But if I have distinct recollection of any of the rules of law, one of them is, that Treaties, as well as Wills Grants and Deeds must speak for themselves—The Trybunals of Justice, Judges and Juries must interpret them by their own Words and by comparing one part with another. No...
4To John Adams from Stephen D. Kingston, 29 March 1816 (Adams Papers)
The obligation confered by the letter you did me the honor to write in September last will always be highly estimated, and as the subject on which I took the liberty of troubling you appears to involve important considerations particularly as to our treaties. I beg leave to inclose the printed documents laid before the Legislature of this State. I am sorry to add in vain. With great Respect...