1To John Adams from Jonathan Mason Jr., 9 July 1776 (Adams Papers)
Whether to act in a civil or military department, many are the disadvantages attendant upon those who are just entering upon the stage of Life—The universal confusion throughout all America—This I doubt not, being intended as the Era of a glorious independancy, tho’ of happy consequences, yet they have cast a temporary veil upon the prospects of the rising Generation. The mature have a task...
2To John Adams from Jonathan Mason, Jr., 10 August 1813 (Adams Papers)
Your friendly letter, with the Volume of Naval sketches, were left at my house, during my absence on a Journey to Washington, or I should have immediately expressed my acknowledgments and gratitude for the receipt of them. The above volume contains a record of facts & brilliant actions, which ought to be the delight & pride of every man who loves his country, & the sentiments contained...
3To John Adams from Jonathan Mason Jr., 12 August 1776 (Adams Papers)
Your favour of July the 18th came safe to hand. I consider it as a favour, this amid so great a variety of business, of the first importance, you have condescended so freely to offer me your advice, my situation warmly calling for it. The Obligation will be ever fresh in my memory, which in addition to many others I have received from yourself and your agreeable Lady, how to compensate for I...