After the repeal of the late American Stamp Act, we were happy in the pleasing prospect of a...
2Draft Instructions of Boston to its Representatives in the General Court, 8 May 1769 (Adams Papers)
You have, once more received, the highest Testimony of the Confidence and Affection of your...
3Elbridge Gerry to the Massachusetts Delegates, 20 June 1775 (Adams Papers)
I Received the Letters, with which you were pleased to favor me per Mr. Fessenden on Saturday...
4The Speaker of the House of Representatives to the Massachusetts delegates, 25 July 1775 (Adams Papers)
Watertown, 25 July 1775. FC ( M-Ar : Mass. House of Representatives Records, 57:263). As speaker,...
5Credentials of the Massachusetts Delegates to the Continental Congress, 11 November 1775 (Adams Papers)
Watertown, 11 November 1775. (Misc. Papers of the Continental Congress, Reel No. 8). Although the...
We are informed by his Excellency General Washington, that it is his opinion, the paying our...
I had wrote you several posts before my hearing you was returned. I should be very glad if you...
8From John Adams to Thomas Cushing, 24 July 1776 (Adams Papers)
I had, by yesterdays Post, the Honour of your Letter of the 15th. instant. I Should esteem it an...
9From John Adams to Thomas Cushing, 25 July 1778 (Adams Papers)
I had this Day the Pleasure of your Letter by Captain Barnes, of June 9. I did myself the Honour,...
10From John Adams to Thomas Cushing, 8 December 1778 (Adams Papers)
I had the Favour of a Letter from you some time ago which I answered immediately, but so many of...