1401John Adams to Thomas Boylston Adams, 17 October 1799 (Adams Papers)
I received last night your favour of the 15 th , the Sentiments and expressions of which are Such as cannot fail to render your Character Prosperity and Happiness more dear to me than ever. An Office must be procured, and the Price or Rent must not be an Obstacle. I had rather pay for you a high Rent than you should not have an Office in Market or Chesnut Street. Your Brothers Observations...
1402John Adams to Thomas Boylston Adams, 25 October 1797 (Adams Papers)
I have rec d your charming narration of your Tour to Paris, both to me and your mother, and am happy to find you were so civilly treated and so well pleased. I shall never forget the kindness of my Friend Arnoux to myself or to you. I congratulate you, on your new Acquisition of a Sister. I Suppose this match grew out of a Spark that was kindled at Nantes in 1779 when your Brother was with me...
1403From John Adams to Cherokee Nation, 27 August 1798 (Adams Papers)
I some time since appointed and commissioned three of my beloved men, viz. Alfred Moore, George Walton, and John Steele, to negotiate with you, for the attainment of certain objects by treaty, which I considered indispensable to the preservation of the happiness and welfare of my white and red children, and which, without injury to either, promised to perpetuate between them a lasting harmony....
1404John Adams to Abigail Adams, 13 January 1799 (Adams Papers)
I thank God, it is now in my power to give you the pleasure you desired of receiving from me a chearful Letter. This Moment they brought me from the Post Office a Letter from our dear Thomas dated the 12 informing me of his Arrival at New York. He will come on to Phyladelphia and only laments that he cannot have the pleasure of embracing both his Parents at once. His Passage has not been...
1405John Adams to Thomas Boylston Adams, 19 October 1799 (Adams Papers)
Since you are desirous of a Confidence, in the Breast of your Father, and he is not less anxious to possess one in yours, I will open myself to you as soon as time will permit, upon Several Subjects and without assuming to dictate or controul will give you my candid and frank Advice. Although you have had a regular Education in the Theory and Practice of the Law, under a Master as eminent as M...
1406Enclosure: John Adams to James McHenry, Timothy Pickering, Oliver Wolcott, Junior, and Charles Lee, 24 January 1798 (Hamilton Papers)
The President of the U S. requests the Secy of State, the Secy of the treasury, the Secy of War and the Atty. general to take into consideration the state of the nation and its foreign relations especially with France. These indeed may be so connected with these, with England Spain Holland and others that perhaps the former cannot be well weighed without the other. If our Envoys extraordinary...
1407To George Washington from John Adams, 19 February 1799 (Washington Papers)
Although I received the Honor of your Letter of the first of this month in its Season, I determined to postpone my Answer to it, till I had deliberated, on it, and the Letter from Barlow inclosed in it, as well as a multitude of other Letters and Documents official and unofficial, which relate to the Same Subject, and determined what Part to act. I Yesterday determined to nominate Mr Murray to...
1408From John Adams to United States Congress, 8 December 1798 (Adams Papers)
While with reverence and resignation, we contemplate the dispensations of divine providence, in the alarming and destructive pestilence, with which several of our Cities and Towns have been visited there is cause for gratitude and mutual congratulations, that the malady has disappeared, and that we are again permitted to assemble in safety, at the seat of Government, for the discharge of our...
1409John Adams to Abigail Adams, 14 December 1798 (Adams Papers)
Rejoice with me, that I have this Day finished my Ceremonies with the two Houses. Their Answers to the Speech have been civil and I have given them civil Replies. My st. Anthonys fire attacked me again after I had been here a few days— But it has given me no Pain and is better—almost gone off.— It must be the Air or Water of this place that gives it me. The H. of R. will dispute about the...
1410Proclamation on Insurrection in Pennsylvania, 12 March 1799 (Adams Papers)
Whereas, combinations to defeat the execution of the law for the valuation of lands and dwelling-houses within the United States, have existed in the counties of Northampton, Montgomery, and Bucks, in the State of Pennsylvania, and have proceeded in a manner subversive of the just authority of the government, by misrepresentations to render the laws odious, be deterring the officers of the...
1411List of Candidates for Offices, June 1797 (Adams Papers)
1. John Read of the state of Delaware, now resident in Philadelphia, to be the agent of the United States in relation to such claims as may be made against them before the Commissioners appointed to carry into effect the sixth article of the treaty of amity, commerce & navigation between the United States and Great Britain. Collinson Read of Pennsylvania } for the same office. Tephaniah Swift...
1412Questions to be Proposed Concerning Negotiators to be Sent to France, 27 May 1797 to 28 May 1797 (Adams Papers)
Questions to be proposed. 1. Shall Pinckney be appointed Sole Envoy Extra.? Ans. No 2. Shall one Person be united with him only? 3. Shall two Persons be united with him? Yes 4. Who Shall those Persons be? Dana and Marshall James Maddison, John Marshall, Ludlow Ludwell Lee Thomas Lee Bushrod Washington, William Vans Murray. MHi : Adams Papers.
1413Notes on Pinckney Case, 19 March 1797 (Adams Papers)
There are 3 Cases which may now be supposed. 1. Mr Pinckney may be recd and in a fair and honourable Train of Negotiation. 2. Mr Pinckney may be neither recd nor rejected, but kept in suspence. 3. Mr Pinckney may be rejected, with Circumstances of Indignity Insult and Hostility + Which will render it at least questionable whether any other diplomatic Measures can be adopted. 4. Mr Pinckney may...
1414Memorandum Regarding Appropriations for Presidential Household, 1800 (Adams Papers)
In pursuance to the act of Congress passed on the second day of March 1797, entitled “an Act making provision for the further accomodation of the Household of the President of the U States I have recd. the following sums by Warrants of the Secy of the Treasy. 1797 March 8th. Warrant for Dolls 2000 27— do 2000 Apl. 20 do 4000 July 20 do 2,300 1798 Jany
1415Proclamation Proclaiming a Fast-Day, 23 March 1798 (Adams Papers)
As the safety and prosperity of nations ultimately and essentially depend on the protection and the blessing of Almighty God; and the national acknowledgment of this truth is not only an indispensable duty which the People owe to Him, but a duty whose natural influence is favorable to the promotion of that Morality and Piety, without which social Happiness cannot exist nor the Blessings of a...
1416Fast Day Proclamation, 6 March 1799 (Adams Papers)
As no truth is more clearly taught in the volume of inspiration, nor any more fully demonstrated by the experience of all ages, than that a deep sense and a due acknowledgment of the governing providence of a Supreme Being and of the accountableness of men to Him as the searcher of hearts and righteous distributor of rewards and punishments, are conducive, equally, to the happiness and...
1417Points Receiving the President’s Assent, 11 March 1799 (Adams Papers)
Points which, on the 11th of March, 1799, received the President’s assent, as ultimata . 1. That France should stipulate to indemnify the citizens of the United States for the spoliations committed on their commerce by the armed vessels and citizens of France, and by the adjudication of her courts in prize causes. 2. That as the vessels of the United States were not bound by treaty to have on...
1418From Benjamin Stoddert to Commanders of Armed Vessels, 10 July 1798 (Adams Papers)
Instructions to Commanders of Armed Vessels belonging to the United States:— Given at Philadelphia, The tenth day of July, in the year of our Lord, one thousand, seven hundred and ninety eight, and in the twenty third year of our Independence.— In pursuance of the Acts of Congress passed the 28th day of May, the 28th. day of June, & the 9th day of July;— You are hereby authorized instructed,...
1419Epitomy, and Remarks on Actions of Ministers at Paris, 22 October 1797 (Adams Papers)
Epitomy No. 1. Oct. 22. 1797. On the 5th. verbally informed Talleyrand, of their arrival. On the 6th. Major Rutledge carried a Letter of that date to Talleyrand On the 8th. They made their first Visit to Talleyrand, at one, not at home at 3 called again. Engaged with Portuguese, who soon retired. They were admitted and presented a Copy of their Credentials. T. employed about a report. In a few...
1420Discussion of a letter by Charles Cotesworth Pinckney, June 1797 (Adams Papers)
General Pinckney mentions the investigation going on against the minister of marine, for a contract with a merchant or house at Nantz for 60,000 quintals of wheat, at the “enormous” price of 21 livres the quintal. The contract and receipt for the whole price were lodged in the treasury. Afterward, the minister of marine agreed to take but 40,000 quintals, and that the price of the other 20,000...
1421Inaugural Address, 4 March 1797 (Adams Papers)
When, in early times it was first perceived; in early times that no middle course remained for America remained; between unlimited submission to a foreign Legislature, and a total Independence of its claims: men of reflection, were less apprehensive of danger, from the formidable Power of fleets and Armies they must determine to resist; than from those Contests and dissentions, which would...
1422Notes on Conversation with O. Wolcott on 6th Art. of Treaty with Britain, December 1799 (Adams Papers)
Notes of the President on some observations made to him by the Secretary of the Treasury upon the measures proper to be taken for obtaining an explanation of the 6th article of the Treaty with Britain Page 2d. Line 18th &c. A special commission is proposed. The President understood it to be the unanimous opinion of the heads of department, that no special commission would be necessary. A...
1423Enclosure: Commission as Major General, [19 July 1798] (Hamilton Papers)
John Adams, President of the United States of America. To all who shall see these Presents Greeting: Know Ye, That reposing special Trust and Confidence in the Patriotism, Valour, Fidelity and Abilities of Alexander Hamilton I have nominated and by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate do appoint him Inspector General of the Army with the rank of Major General in the Service of the...
1424Proclamation Respecting Foreign Coins, 10 January 1798 (Adams Papers)
By John Adams, President of the United States of America A Proclamation. Whereas an act of the Congress of the United States, was passed on the ninth day of February 1793 intitled “An Act regulating foreign Coins and for other purposes,”,in which it was enacted “That foreign Gold and silver Coins shall pass current as money within the United States, and be a legal tender for the payment of all...
1425Memorandum, 8 March 1797 (Adams Papers)
drew an order for 2000 Dollars Warrant issud Same day. I indorsed it the 9th. MHi : Adams Family Papers, Letterbooks.
1426Questions About French Grounds for Dissatisfaction, 5 April 1797 (Adams Papers)
Questions concerning the possible grounds of dissatisfaction on the part of France against the United States.— I May not the French conceive that by the 13th article of the British treaty, we made an arrangement with one of the belligerant parties for buying and carrying to market her East India produce and manufactures to the great support and aid of the British East India dominions in the...
1427“Mr. Hamilton’s Letter”, 1800 (Adams Papers)
Page 4. Mr Adams is no doubt, under obligations to Mr Hamilton for “Not denying to him Patriotism, and Integrity and even Talents of a certain kind.” It is to be sure a Calamity to Mr A, that the Solidity of his understanding, should have been brought into question, with Mr H. although it was upon false grounds or spurious reports. The Report, that Mr A favoured the Inlistment of our Troops...
1428Memorandum of Letter to Commissioners of New Brunswick NJ, 31 October 1797 (Adams Papers)
To be answered– John Neilson Cornels Tenbroock } Committee from New Brunswick Saml Clarkson Jacob H. Butnam } No 5 Courtland Street—respecting an Escort from Newark—Coll Hunt. MHi : Adams Papers.
1429Proclamation, 22 July 1797 (Adams Papers)
Whereas an act of the Congress of the United States was passed on the 9th day of February, 1793, entitled “An act regulating foreign coins, and for other purposes,” in which it was enacted “that foreign gold and silver coins shall pass current as money within the United States and be a legal tender for the payment of all debts and demands” at the several and respective rates therein stated;...
1430Proclamation Establishing Lighthouse at Gay Head, 1 July 1799 (Adams Papers)
Proclamation By the President of the United States In pursuance of the act of Congress passed on the 16th July, 1798, entitled “An act for erecting a light-house at Gayhead, on Marthas Vineyard, and for other purposes,” and an act which passed the legislature of Massachusetts on the 22d February, 1799, entitled “An act to cede to the United States a tract of land at Gayhead for a light-house,”...