1To John Adams from Richard Henry Lee, 8 October 1779 (Adams Papers)
ferent about the future operations of Great Britain. I shall be at all times happy to hear from you, and in return will furnish you with such intelligence as this part of the world produces.
2To John Adams from Richard Henry Lee, 23 October 1785 (Adams Papers)
The national mind cannot sure continue long under the delusion created by the most vindictive and abominable characters in the world.— I mean the Tory Refugees, who by themselves, and by those, who for sinister purposes, have suffered themselves to be imposed on by these people, are industriously keeping up on both sides of the water, a...
3To John Adams from Richard Henry Lee, 6 February 1821 (Adams Papers)
...am fully aware, that almost any intrusion must be irksome to one, who, having spent a long & honorable life devoted to the good of his country & mankind, has retired from the active scenees of the world; to a dignified and placid seclusion—Yet I am embolden, by the thought that while you will be kindly imparting to me information which a strong & unclouded memory still will enable you to do,...