181To John Adams from Jabez Bowen, 14 July 1800 (Adams Papers)
On Friday the eleventh Inst. departed this life Oliver Bowen late Marshal of the District of Georgia, appointed to that office by President Washington & displaced by yourself—This act of yours Sir in all probability cost him his life—the malice of his ennemies could not overcome him untill that malice was enforced by your official interference—would it not Sir have been higly proper to have...
182To John Adams from Jabez Bowen, 21 March 1800 (Adams Papers)
William Allen Esqr. who was a Major in the Rhode Island Regiment in the Revolutinary War, a Brave Officer and a worthy Citizen, solicits the Appointment of Stamp Master for the United States. He possesses a handsome property and has a Commission as a Brigadier in the Militia of this State. If it should be consistent with your other Arrangments your Appointing him to that Office will much...
183To John Adams from Oliver Bowen, 3 May 1800 (Adams Papers)
You have thaught proper to remove me from Office, it is presumed to have been on good information.—You have been imposed on, I am materially injured in reputation which to me, I have alwaise considered the most valuable Jewel Jewell in life. I have been tryed on sundry charge which I presume are such as you have thaught proper to dismiss me on, I am honourably acquitted by my country. I have...
184To John Adams from William Augustus Bowles, 31 October 1799 (Adams Papers)
At a treaty held at Fort Stanwix, in the month of November 1768, the Six Nations pretending to claim the territory as far as the Cherokee river (as by right by conquest) did then cede the said right to his Britannic Majesty, which far extended beyond the former limits of the then province of Virginia, which was settled by treaty in consequence of his Majestys order for the purpose, as well...
185To John Adams from George Tennery, 22 August 1798 (Adams Papers)
We the officers of the Lite Infantry Company of the 2d Battallion of the 2d Ridgment of Bernads Town militia feel it incumbent on us in common with those of our Cuntry that have addressd you at this Time to Communicate to you our sentiments with regard to our Country. All though we Differ from maney of our Cityzens in this part we hope you will not be displeasd when we declare our aprobation...
186To John Adams from James W. Head, 27 September 1798 (Adams Papers)
The undersigned Officers of the fourth Regiment in the first Brigade of the Eighth Division of the Militia of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, having this day convened for the inspection review and discipline of the Regiment, for the first time since the publication of the Dispatches from the Envoys of these States to the Republic of France, take the liberty tho’ at this late period to...
187To John Adams from David Bradford, 20 September 1798 (Adams Papers)
David Bradford an unfortunate man; who fell into the errors of that part of the community where he resided, having severely felt and suffered on account of those errors, with the deepest sensibility and contrition, adventures to address your Excellency in the sincerest language of submission, humiliation & petition. Far from beleiving that he can justify his conduct, your Petitioner will not...
188To John Adams from Samuel Bradford, 24 May 1799 (Adams Papers)
In Obedience to your Request Inclose the Letter of Luc Faurd—an Officer of the French Republic & have taken his Prarole—a Copy of which is forwarded—this Person Solicits Permission to depart for France on the Principle of not serving in any Military Capacity during the Existence of the present Defferences between that Country & the United States—he also requires the same Subsistance which was...
189To John Adams from J.G.W. de Brahm, 26 November 1798 (Adams Papers)
I feel a deep concern to revere yea Love Eminent Men, who under the discipline of divine Goodness can be most Virtuously instrumental, what they cannot be in their own exertion for the good of Men, whom God does all the Good they permit him, not a drop of their blood he aproves to be spilt, preserves them in most tender Love. finding that the Seed of the fever like embers under ashes are...
190To John Adams from Elijah Brainerd, 18 December 1800 (Adams Papers)
My resolution beginning to fail under so long a series of distress and extreme indigence, as have fallen to my share for six years past, in consequence of being wounded in the defence of my Country AD 1776, does now prompt me to make this last, desperate effort—Before Congress I humbly pray the enclosed may fall – From your goodness and humanity hope to be pardoned in presuming to address you...
191To John Adams from Jacob Samsin, 23 June 1798 (Adams Papers)
AT this eventful period, when the dignity and independence of the United States are involved; at a time when a foreign nation has declared (among other enormous requisites) that money to an immense amount must be paid as a preliminary to an audience with the Directory, or their recognition of our envoys extraordinary to that nation; and at a time when a foreign nation attempts to degrade the...
192To John Adams from Richard Brearse, 26 October 1798 (Adams Papers)
We, the Grand Jurors for the County of Bristol, in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts convened for the discharge of our official duties, at the Supreme Judicial Court now Sitting in this County, have been induced by the feelings, common to Americans, at this important crisis; (and by the able and interesting charge of the Chief Justice) to assure you of their respect & attachment to your...
193To John Adams from James Breckenridge, 31 May 1798 (Adams Papers)
At a meeting of a Committee appointed composed of a deputation from each Militia Company of the 48th. Regiment in the County of Botetourt & state of Virginia, in the 31st. day of May 1798, the following resolutions were unanimously agreed to. James Breckinridge in the Chair John Miller Sety. Resolved as the Opinion of this meeting that the President of the United States not only possesses but...
194To John Adams from Ebenezer Breed, 24 September 1800 (Adams Papers)
The Subscriber Ebenezer Breed humbly represents, that he is proprietor of about half the Land lying in the Town of Charlestown, which has lately been fixed upon by the Government of the United States, as the most eligible & convenient place within this Commonwealth for the purpose of a Dock & Navy Yard. That on the representation of Aaron Putnam Esquire, as agent for the United States, in that...
195To John Adams from Ebenezer Breed, 1 October 1800 (Adams Papers)
Having understood from the Messinger charg’d with the presentation of our address the other day, that your Excellency entertain’d certain sentiments unfavorable, not only to our pretensions, in relation to the particular object in question, but also highly injurious to our Characters, as men of honor, & honnesty, we conceive it not only our priviledge, but our duty to solicit a further...
196To John Adams from Oliver Briard, 13 June 1798 (Adams Papers)
Amidst the numerous addresses from our Fathers & Brethren throughout United America, on the present Critical Situation of our Country, replete with just indignation at the unparallel’d Conduct towards us, of an imperious, unprincipled European Powerand with Assurances of the most perfect Acquiesence in, and firmest Support of every measure which has been, or may be pursued by our Executive for...
197To John Adams from James Brice, 7 July 1798 (Adams Papers)
That we sincerely regret that any circumstances should have given any Foreign government ground to believe, that, when the safety of government, liberty, Independence, or prosperity of the United States is menaced, there can be A division of Opinion among the people of America; that this people, so happy under a constitution and Administration of their own choice, will ever seek the shelter of...
198To John Adams from Hanson Briscoe, 25 May 1798 (Adams Papers)
At a meeting of the Citizens residing in the Town of Cumberland in the County of Allegany and State of Maryland and its vicinity, held on Friday the 25th. day of May 1798 after due notice. Hanson Briscoe was appointed Chairman and Patrick Murdoch John H Bayard, Samuel Selby 3rd, John Simkins and George Dent were named a Committee to draw up and report an address to the President of the United...
199To John Adams from Alexander Brodie, 7 June 1800 (Adams Papers)
Considering myself as a person altogether unimportant, nothing grieves me more sensibly than the divisions which continue to exist among the people on my account. Were it possible in the nature of things that one so inconsiderable as I am could render essential services either to the Government or to the people of the United States, I might be persuaded to wait for a change in the public...
200To John Adams from Jeremiah Brown, 4 February 1801 (Adams Papers)
I take the liberty to notice to you the following pieces of Machinery of my Invention, it being my intention shortly to apply at the proper Office to obtain Patents therefor.— 1st. For raising water for watering Soil &c.— 2nd. For a Plough which may be worked by one Yoke of Oxen with equal advantage that it is worked by two in the Ordinary way.— 3rd. & 4th. For cooking with Steam of Fat, such...
201To John Adams from John Brown, 19 February 1801 (Adams Papers)
In the expectation that you will think it expedient to appoint a Judge for the sixth Circuit from among the Citizens of Kentucky I take the liberty to recommend to your notice Buckner Thruston Esqr., long a resident of that State as a Gentleman who in my opinion is well qualified to fill that Office. Mr Thruston is now of middle age, has had the advantage of a good education, & possesses an...
202To John Adams from John Brown, 7 May 1800 (Adams Papers)
I take the Libberty to Recommend Genl. Wm. Allin of Providence State of Rhode Island as a Suteable Gentlemon to Conduct the Stamp Office at the seat of Government, he is an Active Accurate Man and Attentive to his Undertakeings and his morrel Carecter Stands Unimpeached, You’l please to Obsearve what he ses, in his Inclosed Letter to me on the Subject together with Genl. Schuylers Letter to him...
203To John Adams from Moses Brown, 29 May 1799 (Adams Papers)
Sir according to Your Order I take the liberty to address You to inform You that the Secretary of the Navy, refus’d Mr. Samuel Chase, Resignation, and he has concluded to tarry in the Ship Merrimack, as 1st. Lieut., & Mr. Jona. Titcomb as 2d Lieut., & Mr. Nathl. Stanwood, as Sailing Master, in hopes these Gentn. will meet Your Excellencys approbation to the above appointments I beg the Honour...
204To John Adams from John Bryan, 25 January 1799 (Adams Papers)
As you are in the Office of President of the U: S: I make bold to Address you (as I look upon you as a father) one of your Children—With the following Petion—which Humbly Sheweth—That yr. Petr: on the 2nd Day of Jany—1777 in the town of Suffolk—Nansemond County Virga—Enlisted for 3 yrs—with Captn. John Gregory of the 15th V: Rt—Light Infantry—Commanded by Colo James Innis—During the sd—term. I...
205To John Adams from Charles Bulfinch, 11 January 1800 (Adams Papers)
I avail myself of the earliest opportunity, to have the honour of forwarding to you, a Copy of the eulogy deliverd in this town, at the request of the inhabitants, in honour of the late General Washington. The loss which the community has sustained, is here felt with as sincere emotions, as by those who have been favourd with a personal and more intimate acquaintance with that great man. I am,...
206To John Adams from Thaddeus Burr, 20 July 1798 (Adams Papers)
At the request of several Gentlemen of Newfield, I address you in behalf of Samuel and Aaron Hawley Junr, for an appointment as Officers in the Navy & Artillery—Samel Hawley has been breed to the Seas from his Youth, he is about thirty four years of age, has for several years commanded a Ship, is an active, smart resolute Man, and from information and what I know of him myself, I think he is...
207To John Adams from George Cabot, 29 September 1798 (Adams Papers)
A sincere desire to prevent a possible embarrassment to the administration of our government, & to see preserved entire that influence by which alone the honor & independence of our nation can be maintained, has induced me to trouble you with my thoughts at this time. When the appointments of Major Generals were first known it was readily perceived that the order in which they were made...
208To John Adams from Charles Caldwell, 1 February 1800 (Adams Papers)
Allow me, sir, to solicit your acceptance of the inclosed poem. Written in much haste, during my broken intervals of leisure from business and study, it possesses no peculiar merit, except what it derives from its melancholy theme. Though I cannot flatter myself that you will derive much pleasure from reading it, yet in presenting it, I am doubly pleased—pleased with an opportunity of...
209To John Adams from James Calhoun, 16 June 1800 (Adams Papers)
It is with real pleasure that the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore are presented with an Opportunity of paying their respects to the President of the United States As Americans we feel all that Gratitude due to you Sir, for your eminent and long Services in the Several high and important offices intrusted to you from the commencement of the Revolution, by which you have so largely...
210To John Adams from Arthur Campbell, 21 October 1797 (Adams Papers)
You have spoken, and you have spoke it with dignity and truth.—That the rising generation of Americans, the most promising and perhaps the most important Youth, which the human species can boast, educated in the principles of religion and morality, and having before them the examples of the wise and good of all nations, cannot fail to answer the high expectations, which the World has formed of...