1From John Adams to Richard Brearse, 4 May 1798 (Adams Papers)
Your Address, and Memorial, to the President, the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States has been presented to me, by one of your representatives in Congress Mr. Sitgreaves— The sentiments and determination expressed in this Address, are such as become the sincere Lovers of their Country in dangerous times; In proportion to your satisfaction, with the endeavors of your own...
2From John Adams to Richard Brearse, 31 October 1798 (Adams Papers)
An Address so animated with public Spirit as that of so respectable a Grand Jury the 26 of October from so respectable a Grand Jury transmitted to me At their desire by the Chief Justice of the State, could not fail to command my affectionate Gratitude. We have indeed heard enough of hollow professions of Friendship while We have felt real War the Depredations, Insults and Cruelties of real...