41From John Quincy Adams to John Quincy Adams, 4 October 1826 (Adams Papers)
(Copy.) Deed. Adams and Quincy to J. Q. Adams. Whereas John Adams late of Quincy in the County of Norfolk Doctor of Laws, did by his last Will and Testament, give and devise to his Son John Quincy Adams and to his heirs all that part of his real estate lying on both sides of the Antient County road from Boston to Plymouth containing by estimation One hundred and three Acres be the same more or...
42From John Quincy Adams to John Quincy Adams, 4 October 1826 (Adams Papers)
Know all men by these Present that I John Quincy Adams of Boston in the County of Suffolk Esquire am held and firmly bound in my individual capacity to the said John Quincy Adams and Josiah Quincy also of said Boston Esquire Executors of the last Will and Testament of John Adams late of Quincy in the County of Norfolk Doctor of Laws deceased in the sum of Forty two thousand dollars; to the...
43From John Quincy Adams to John Quincy Adams, 4 October 1826 (Adams Papers)
Mortgage, J Q Adams to Executors. Know all men by these Presents that I John Quincy Adams of Boston in the County of Suffolk Esquire in consideration of the sum of one dollar paid me by the said John Quincy Adams and Josiah Quincy Executors of the last Will and testament of John Adams late of Quincy in the County of Norfolk Doctor of Laws the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge and for the...
44From John Quincy Adams to John Quincy Adams, 4 October 1826 (Adams Papers)
Whereas John Adams late of Quincy in the County of Norfolk Doctor of Laws, did by his last Will and testament, Give and devise to his Son John Quincy Adams and to his heirs all that part of his real estate, lying on both Sides of the Antient County road from Boston to Plymouth, containing by estimation One hundred and three Acres, be the same more or less, Together with his Mansion house,...
45Deed to 2 Pews and Tomb in First Church, Quincy, 4 October 1826 (Adams Papers)
Know all men by these Presents, that We John Quincy Adams of Boston in the County of Suffolk, and Josiah Quincy of said Boston Esquires, Executors of the last will and testament of John Adams late of Quincy in the County of Norfolk Doctor of Laws deceased; in consideration of Forty-five dollars paid by the said John Quincy Adams, the receipt whereof we do hereby acknowledge, do hereby sell and...
46From John Quincy Adams to John Quincy Adams, 4 October 1826 (Adams Papers)
Dr The Executors of the last will of John Adams in To Balance of Account No 1 102 93 To sales of salt grass 6 00. " sale of Furniture 3175 59 $3284 52 Errors Excepted (signed) J. Q Adams (signed)—Josiah Quincy Executors acct with his Estate Cr —
47John Quincy Adams, Josiah Quincy, III, Checks Drawn on Banks of U.S., 3 October 1826 (Adams Papers)
Boston, 27. Oct—1826. Pay to A. B. Johnson & A. L. S Johnson or Bearer, Three Thousand— Dolls. — cts. 3.000 Dolls. — cts. Josiah Quincy Exeor of John Adams Boston, 3 October 1826 Pay to Samuel Savil or Bearer, Three hundred and twelve Dolls. 49
48From John Quincy Adams to Ward Nicholas Boylston, 1 October 1826 (Adams Papers)
Since I had the pleasure of last writing you I have duly received two letters from you and six copies of Mr Clarke’s interesting discourse, for which I tender you the united thanks of the family. I have been So much occupied as a joint Executor of my fathers will, together with some other business, that I have had scarce a moment for writing to my friends. But having made as much progress in...
49John Quincy Adams, Copies of Advertisements of sales of items from John Adams’s Estate, August 1826 to September 1826 (Adams Papers)
Copies of Advertisements of Stocks, Real Estate & Furniture Public Sale On Monday 18th. instt. at 12 Block at Merchants Hall, by order of the Executors of the last will and Testament, of John Adams late of Quincy deceased. 13 Shares Middlesex Canal 5 do West Boston Bridge 54 do, Fire & Marine Insurance 10 do New England do 10 do Boston Bank 20 do Boylston Market 9 do Massachusetts Bank 12 do...
List of Plans of Real Estate, belonging to John Adams, late of Quincy, at the time of his decease, Taken by Mather Withington—and one, taken by Asa French. Acres. Qurs. Rods Appraised value 1. Dwelling House, and land appurtenant 95.. 2.. 1. 11460.. 75 Woodland . 2 Borland lot. 27.. 0.. 18.
Deeds. Dates 1/3 1 Cotton Tufts—to John Adams 1802 February 18th. Book 17 page 42 April 1st. 1803 1/9 Richard Cranch & wife do. 1802 Book 18. p—14 March 29th 1802 1/9 Stephen Peabody & wife do. do. Book 18 page 100—August 7th 1802. 1/18
Whereas the said John Adams has this day, by his deed duly executed and acknowledged, conveyed all the Estate in belonging to him Quincy, known by the name of the Mount Wollaston Farm, to the said John Quincy Adams, his Heirs, and Assigns, in fee simple; now the Condition of this Obligation is such that if the said John Quincy Adams, his Executors or Administrators, shall from and after the...
53John Quincy Adams, Josiah Quincy, III, Inventory of John Adams’s Estate, September 1826 (Adams Papers)
Inventory of Estate of the late John Adams as returned by the Appraisers. With particulars. Long Eastern Room 7 Mahog. Hair bottom chairs 2 Arm chairs 22. 50— 2 do Card tables 10. 00 2 looking Glasses 40. 00 2 Cut Glass Candelabras 16. 00 4 Window Curtains. White dimety 16. 00 1 Pr Brass Andirons and fender 8. 00
54John Quincy Adams, Josiah Quincy, III, Accounts with John Adams’s Estate, September 1826 (Adams Papers)
No 1. Dr. The Executors of the last will & testament of John Adams To Cash in hands of Miss Smith 520 00 do of D. Spear Sale of Salt Grass 166 25 Carried forward $ 686 25 in Acct with his Estate Cr By Cash paid Haskell & Whitney No 1. 131 04 " " M Knight, Mourning 2.
( not executed—) [Deed of Homestead Exors. to J. Q. A.] Whereas John Adams, late of Quincy in the County of Norfolk, Doctor of Laws, did by his Last Will and Testament, give and devise to his son John Quincy Adams, and to his Heirs, all that part of his Real Estate, lying on both sides of the Antient County Road from Boston to Plymouth, containing by Estimation one hundred and three Acres, be...
56John Quincy Adams, Notice at the sale of part of John Adams estate at Quincy, 27 September 1826 (Adams Papers)
Terms of Sale, cash , to be paid on delivery of each Article—on Friday or Saturday the 29th. or 30th. instt. No earnest required —but every Article not taken and paid for on that day will be considered by the Executors as not sold—and will be resold at the risk of the first purchaser The Tomb is sold only because it was considered the Law required that it should be—The Executors reserve to...
57John Quincy Adams, Account of Sale of Part of John Adams’s Estate, 27 September 1826 (Adams Papers)
Silver oz. Pwt $ C $ C 1 Large Coffee Pot 36 10 at $1,12 per oz to John Adams 40,88 1 Tea Pot 14 10 = 1,20 = = 17,40 2 Sugar Castors 23 0
58From John Quincy Adams to Josiah, III Quincy, 26 September 1826 (Adams Papers)
Know all Men by these Presents, that I, John Quincy Adams, of Boston, in the County of Suffolk, Esquire, Co’executor with Josiah Quincy of said Boston, Esquire, of the last Will and Testament of John Adams, late of Quincy, in the County of Norfolk, deceased, have constituted and appointed Josiah Quincy, my Co Executor aforesaid, and do hereby constitute him and appoint him, my Attorney for the...
Know all Men by these Presents that I John Quincy Adams of Boston in the County of Suffolk, Esquire, in Consideration of the sum of one dollar paid me, by the said John Quincy Adams, and Josiah Quincy, Executors, of the last Will and Testament of John Adams, late of Quincy in the County of Norfolk, Doctor of Laws, the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, and for the fulfilment of the...
Know all Men by these Presents, that I John Quincy Adams of Boston in the County of Suffolk, Esquire, am held and firmly bound, in my individual capacity, to the said John Quincy Adams, and Josiah Quincy also of said Boston, Esquire, Executors of the Last Will and Testament of John Adams, late of Quincy in the County of Norfolk, Doctor of Laws, deceased, in the sum of forty four two thousand...
61From John Quincy Adams to John Quincy Adams, 23 September 1826 (Adams Papers)
Whereas, John Adams late of Quincy in the County of Norfolk, Doctor of Laws, deceased, did by his last Will and Testament, order, that with certain exceptions, fully set forth in the said Will, all the rest and residue of his Estate, Real personal and mixed should be sold by his Executors. And whereas the said John Adams, did by his said last Will and Testament constitute and appoint his Son...
Salt-Marsh— Acres— Qurs Rods Adams—Elihu to John Adams. 30. March 1772 3. Crosby—Joseph to John Adams 3. Augt. 1772 6. Crosby—Joseph to John Adams 27. Octr. 1779 5. 2. Bass—Samuel to John Adams 13. Jany 1789. 7. 2 French—Moses to John Adams 17. Novr 1792
63John Quincy Adams, Notice of Sale of Part of JA’s Estate at Quincy, 19 September 1826 (Adams Papers)
It is proper to apprize persons attending the Sale, that there is some uncertainty with regard both to the quantity of the Land, and to the boundaries, of all the Lots of Wood Lands to be sold—They have all been surveyed by Mr Withington, and the plats of survey will be exhibited at the Sale, and delivered with the Deeds of Conveyance—But each Lot will be sold separately, and the Executors...
64From John Quincy Adams to Josiah Adams, 18 September 1826 (Adams Papers)
Minute for Deacon Adams—18. Septr. 1826. Salt-Marsh as Returned by the Inventory— Acres— Qurs: Rods Limit of bid 9 .. 2.. 2. Harris lot Marsh and upland at $83 — 789:52 900.. 10.. 2.. 29. Gull Island Marsh 58 . .
65From John Quincy Adams to John Adams, 18 September 1826 (Adams Papers)
I hereby authorise John Adams in my name and behalf to make proposals for renewing the Insurance, at the Massachusetts Mutual Fire Insurance Company, at the expiration of my Policies No 3592. and 3593. MHi : Adams Family Papers, Letterbooks.
By the Will of my deceased Father, all that part of his Real Estate, lying on both sides of the antient County road, from Boston to Plymouth, containing by Estimation one hundred and three Acres more or less together with the Mansion house, gardens and buildings thereon situated, were given to me in fee-simple, upon Condition that I pay or secure to be paid with interest within three years...
67From John Quincy Adams to Charles Francis Adams, 15 September 1826 (Adams Papers)
I have received your Letter of the 9th. instt. and now enclose a Check on the Branch Bank for 500 dollars payable to your order—With this you will repay the Coachman, his advances; repay to Mary Hellen the 50 dollars borrowed of her, and give the remainder to Antoine, for the purchase of winter fuel and other necessary payments. You and I will settle accounts when I return to Washington, which...
68From John Quincy Adams to John A. Shaw, 12 September 1826 (Adams Papers)
I pray you to accept my thanks for your obliging Note of the 25 ulto. and for the copy of your Eulogy upon John Adams and Thomas Jefferson with which it was accompanied. And as a member of the family of Mr Adams, I tender you in their name the assurance of our sensibility to the kindness of your tribute, and that of the Inhabitants of Bridgewater to his memory. With respectful consideration,...
69From John Quincy Adams to Thomas Greenleaf, 8 September 1826 (Adams Papers)
Upon the decease of my late honoured Father, I have considered it a duty devolving upon me to erect a plain and modest monument to his memory; and my wish is, that divested of all ostentation it may yet be as durable as the walls of the Temple, to the erection of which he has contributed, and as the Rocks of his native Town, which are to supply the materials for it. This purpose may be most...
It appears on a resurvey of the Quincy Hancock Wood lot belonging to the estate of John Adams late of Quincy deceased, there was two Acres two quarters and nine rods of Swamp land which was not included in the first survey. We the Subscribers do appraise the same at twelve dollars the Acre making the whole $30.67. MHi : Adams Papers.