1To John Adams from François Adriaan Van der Kemp, September 1825 (Adams Papers)
Often when I labour in my garden,—and I do so usually from sunrise till its setting—I expatiate...
Although I did not hear from Montezillo—Since your very affectionate Letter of 30 May—except by...
3To John Adams from François Adriaan Van der Kemp, 10 May 1819 (Adams Papers)
Although my health is very indifferent, and my eyes soo weak and dim, that within a fortnight, I...
4To John Adams from François Adriaan Van der Kemp, 18 April 1820 (Adams Papers)
I dare not, no, I will not delay longer my answer to your affectionate Letter, with which I was...
Yesterday I was highly gratified with your affectionate Letter, and answer it directly, not to...
I delay’d to write you a few lines—to congratulate you cordially on the happy arrival of the 30th...
7To John Adams from François Adriaan Van der Kemp, 25 June 1820 (Adams Papers)
I indulge once more in the gratification—of Sending you a few lines, in the hope, that you enjoy...
I thank my God, that I enjoy the high gratification in congratulating you with the tribute, paid,...
yes, I am thankful—I am Sensible of my high obligations towards you—how few can follow your...
10To John Adams from François Adriaan Van der Kemp, 1 March 1820 (Adams Papers)
How can I, in any manner, reciprocate your kindnesses? I know I can not, and yet I feel cordially...