1To John Adams from Samuel Elliot, 26 September 1813 (Adams Papers)
As I think it will give you pleasure to hear of Judge Vander Kemp’s arrival at Barneveld in health & safety yesterday, week, when he found his family pro s pering, I use the first moment to hand you the pleasing intelligence. The short acquaintance I had with this gentleman gave me every reason to believe that his heart was as good, as his head is powerful! Had any doubt remained on the...