I cannot refrain any longer from taking my pen and assureing mr van der kemp of the high...
Ever since your letter to the President, of December last, I have had a great inclination to...
After three months Sickness, great part of which time, I expected to go hence & be here no more,...
A long and Severe fit of Sickness must plead my excuse for so long delaying the acknowledment of...
In the absence of your good Lady and daughter, whom I congratulate upon their excursion, I...
As my good Husband chats Sometimes in circles I will explain to you. my Son J Q A—inclosed to me...
7From John Adams to François Adriaan Van der Kemp, 9 April 1811 (Adams Papers)
I am much obliged by your favour of 28th March. Is it a proof that Manilius has not been read by...
8From John Adams to François Adriaan Van der Kemp, 20 April 1812 (Adams Papers)
Inclosed is a Letter which I beg you to return to me, as Soon as you think fit. It is an Answer...
Yours of the 5th. and 9th are received. My Eyes and my hands forbid every unnecessary Word. I...
10From John Adams to François Adriaan Van der Kemp, 26 December 1813 (Adams Papers)
Be not anxious. I am not jealous. Had your Packett arrived one day Sooner, I Should have...