1From John Adams to Charles Greely Loring, 18 July 1821 (Adams Papers)
I have received your kind and friendly letter of the 7th. for which I thank you—and much more for the oration which accompanied it—which I have read with great pleasure the composition is very eloquent though very neat and simple without the least affectation—The sentiments are such as good give offence to no honest American—and the glow of Patriotism with which the f elicity of our Country is...
2To John Adams from Henry Ware, 18 July 1821 (Adams Papers)
Mr Ware is induced by the request of Dr Waterhouse, to take the liberty of offering to the Honorable Mr Adams the enclosed historical pamphlet; and would avail himself of the opportunity of expressing the sentiments of high respect with which he views his life & character. MHi : Adams Papers.
As Mary is much better to day I hasten to write you that the Letter of yesterday may not create unnecessary anxiety—After taking an Emetic she was so much relieved I found it useless to send for a Physician and had resolution sufficient to starve her notwithstanding her freting which produced the best possible effects—This morning the alarming hoarseness with the fever have entirely...
4William H. Crawford to Thomas Jefferson, 18 July 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
My friend Col o Th os F. Foster , intends to take Montecello in his way from this place to Georgia . Like the great body of American Citizens he is desirous of Paying his respects, to the man, who more than any one now living, has contributed to raise the Character of the American Republic. Any attentions which you may be able to shew him, will add to the many obligations conferred upon Dr Sir...
5William Maury to Thomas Jefferson, 18 July 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
Since I had the pleasure of seeing you, I have received from my Father letters, upon the subject of my letter to you from New Orleans in which he approves of the course I there adopted— But desires me to avoid any expression leading to an idea of his resigning “for, he adds, such an idea might possibly give birth to another: Viz that, from the Wear & Tear of years I ought to do so— ” Now this...