1Enclosure: Edward T. Channing to William S. Shaw, 10 December [1818] (Jefferson Papers)
If you think it would not be asking too great a favour, I would thank you to request President Adams to forward this N o of the North American to President Jefferson . Our wish, as you know, is to have our book more generally known, & certainly then, we should place it in the hands of our distinguished men. I wish you in this to act as your own feelings direct, & you will excuse me if I have...
2John Adams to Thomas Jefferson, 30 December 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
Late last night I received Your Report and your translation of Tracy , for both of which, tho’ I have read neither I thank you, but the full pro o f of your returning health has given me more Pleasure than both. I envy your Eyes and hands and Horse. Mine are too dim, too tremulous and my head is too dizzy for the Sovereign Doctor . All is now Still and tranquil. There is nothing to try Mens...