1From John Adams to Winthrop Sargent, 8 April 1799 (Adams Papers)
I have received your friendly private letter of the 8th of January, and thank you for the interesting sentiments it contains. The most acceptable service you can render to me & indeed the only service that I can at present imagine, will be a continuance of your activity, patience and ability, in the very important public station you now hold. I congratulate you very sincerely on your marriage,...
2From John Adams to Winthrop Sargent, 7 April 1799 (Adams Papers)
I have received your Letter of the Eighth of January inclosing an Address from the Inhabitants of the Missisippy Territory, which is very acceptable an pleasing to me. For the polite manner in which you communicated this kind attention of your fellow Citizens to me, I pray you to accept my Thanks. The situation in which your Country has placed you, is at present of great Importance to its...
3From John Adams to Winthrop Sargent, 4 April 1799 (Adams Papers)
I have received your letter of the 8th of Jany. inclosing an address from the inhabitants of the Mississippi territory, which is very acceptable and pleasing to me. For the polite manner in which you communicated this kind attention of your fellow citizens to me, I pray you to accept my thanks. The situation, in which your country has placed you, is at present of great importance to its...