511Charles Adams to John Adams, 28 October 1798 (Adams Papers)
Your very kind letter of the 13 instant was very grateful to me. We have indeed suffered a double anxiety both for ourselves and our friends it is so natural for the latter absent from the City to be more apprehensive than we have been that I have been very much pained at their remonstrances against remaining in town Nor should I have remained had I not conceived it an indispensible duty. I...
512To John Adams from Oliver Wolcott, Jr., 25 September 1798 (Adams Papers)
I have complied with your direction by sending under cover to the Post Master of Philadelphia an anonimous Note with Five hundred Dollars in a Letter to Mr. Allen President of the Health Committee—This generous donation will relieve many a distressed person. The Warrant stands charged to the Presidents account in the Treays as recd. by me in the character of Agent to the President . I have the...
513Abigail Adams to John Adams, 13 November 1798 (Adams Papers)
Mrs Smith appeard so anxious and unhappy tho She Said nothing, that seeing it, I advised her to follow you, & sent Michial to Town hoping she would overtake you tomorrow. she appeard so rejoiced at the proposal, that in half an hour, she was gone. I hope She will overtake you by tomorrow night. I slept well last night & tho I feel very low spirited, I shall strive to be [co]ntent. I will...
514To John Adams from William Vans Murray, 1 July 1798 (Adams Papers)
The papers, some of which I have received as late as 8. May & one of 26. May, have after so long a pause of uncertainty thrown me into a tumult of feelings almost to tears. I see with a pride sustained by active domestic sources of greatness, the rising energies of America spreading over that surface of the public mind which reflection had matured into a mass of stability, fit to support all...
515To John Adams from Robert Montgomery, 2 May 1797 (Adams Papers)
Please permit me the honour of presenting you with my most sincere and warm congratulation on an event which not only Contributes highly to the happiness of your numerous friends, but also may reasonably be concluded well to the whole of a Nation who has wisely honoured you withe the dignified station of their President. Accept of my best wishes for your health your success in Office which may...
516To John Adams from Timothy Pickering, 4 June 1799 (Adams Papers)
I have had the honor to receive your letter of the 28th ult. and in consequence of your intimation that a successor to Mr. Daniel Hawley might properly be sought for, I inclose the testimonies of many respectable merchants of Philadelphia and New-York, & from Brigr. General Hughes of the latter city, recommending Mr. John Morton of New-York to be the Consul of the United States in some port in...
517To John Adams from George Tennery, 22 August 1798 (Adams Papers)
We the officers of the Lite Infantry Company of the 2d Battallion of the 2d Ridgment of Bernads Town militia feel it incumbent on us in common with those of our Cuntry that have addressd you at this Time to Communicate to you our sentiments with regard to our Country. All though we Differ from maney of our Cityzens in this part we hope you will not be displeasd when we declare our aprobation...
518To John Adams from Jonathan Dayton, 4 July 1798 (Adams Papers)
The Members of the society of Cincinnati of New Jersey this day convened at their annual meeting for the purposes of perpetuating their friendships, a& of commemorating together, the great events which gave Independence to the United States, do now beg leave, in common with our fellow citizens to address our Chief Magistrate for the purpose of expressing our entire satisfaction with his...
519To John Adams from Joseph Priestley, 11 August 1797 (Adams Papers)
It was far from being my wish to trouble you with the request of any favours, tho it is now in your power to grant them, and it is not probable, that I shall ever take a second liberty of the kind; but circumstances have arisen which, I think, call upon me to do it once, not for myself, but for a friend. The office of Agent for the American claims was offered, I understand, to Mr Hall of...
520To John Adams from Gustavus Scott, 3 May 1797 (Adams Papers)
We have the honor of your favor of the 17th Ulto, and now enclose Letters to the several foreign ministers at Philadelphia, (except the Spanish minister, who has already been written to) which, if approved of, we beg the favour of you to forward—You will observe, that we have said nothing as to the condition of building—We much doubt whether such condition might not be considered by foreign...
521To John Adams from American Academy of Arts and Sciences, 23 August 1798 (Adams Papers)
The American Academy of Arts and Sciences, founded when their Country was struggling for Freedom and Independence, which your exertions have so greatly tended to establish, ask leave to offer you their congratulations, on your Election to the Office of First Magistrate, in a nation where the Rights of Men are respected, and truly supported. They are led to pay yo this Tribute to your Virtue,...
522Thomas Boylston Adams to John Adams, 30 August 1800 (Adams Papers)
I have received your favor of the 23 d: inst t: I hesitated for some days, whether I should enclose the paper containing the Number of Horatius, which was so ridiculously headed as that you refer to, but I finally concluded that the intention of the Author was good, and that an honest though deluded zeal, had transported him, like so many others, whom we have seen, to bolster up a cause,...
523To John Adams from Timothy Pickering, 10 September 1799 (Adams Papers)
I have but just time to inclose the draught of instructions. I have some papers to forward respecting these, which shall go by to-morrows mail: if I wait longer now I shall miss the post of this day. I am most respectfully / sir your obt. servt. MHi : Adams Papers.
524To John Adams from New Jersey Legislature, 20 February 1799 (Adams Papers)
At a time like this, when our rights are invaded by a foreign nation, and our property unjustly taken away; when our ministers of reconciliation are treated with contumely and rejected with disdain; when the fate of conquered republics is presented to our view, to terrify us into submission, and that too, through the instrumentality of our own citizens; at a time like this, Sir, when weak men...
525To John Adams from Joshua Knight, 18 June 1798 (Adams Papers)
The Students of Dickinson–College, assembled again after the usual vacation, embrace the earliest opportunity of making a public and explicit declaration of their sentiments and resolutions, at this important crisis. Believing that unanimity is of infinite importance to the Citizens of these States, and that the most unequivocal proofs of such unanimity should be now given by the Citizens at...
526To John Adams from Anonymous, 17 May 1799 (Adams Papers)
It is generally consdred in this City that you are a party-man; Which is the most Base and Horrid character a man in Your station of Life possibly can possess. Certain it is that every person has some Bad qualities; and in persons that hold s any office of State are certainly and allways sounded by the citizens of the states. Some consider you as (and you are most generally Considerd as) more...
527To John Adams from Tench Coxe, 14 August 1797 (Adams Papers)
I had the honor to communicate to you by a late mail a few important lines concerning a foreign topic. In this separate letter, I pursue the duty which always accompanies such communications that of furnishing the name to you in such manner & as early as circumstances permit. My letter was from Mr. la Forest, whose residence in America in the Employment of France, and correspondence with its...
528To John Adams from James Wilkinson, 26 December 1797 (Adams Papers)
To justify to our Country & to the World, your protection of me at a moment, when numerous & powerful Enemies were combined to destroy me, by implications which dare not meet the light, I profess before God & Man, is among the leading Motives of all my Actions. The Death of General Wayne silenced an investigation, which I had much at Heart, because it would have unfolded Scenes &...
529To John Adams from Charles Clapham, 29 October 1798 (Adams Papers)
I took the Liberty (some Weeks ago) to address a Line to you, inclosing a Diagram, by which I attempted to prove, that a Circle might be found equal to a given square, and demonstrated geometrically—Upon which, I requested your Opinion—But the unhappy sickness in Your Family (which I sincerely lament) & Duties of your Office as Chief Magistrate have no doubt prevented you from complying with...
530To John Adams from Elbridge Gerry, 16 December 1799 (Adams Papers)
Whilst the late envoys were in Paris, they recommended Mr William Lee, in a letter to Mr Pickering, as a suitable character for a Consul; & it was expected, he would apply for the consulate of Bourdeaux, which it was then supposed would be vacant: & he now proposes to renew his application. being informed of this circumstance, & having, after the fullest enquiry, & conviction of his merit,...
531To John Adams from Francis Kennedy Kerr, 19 June 1798 (Adams Papers)
Your administration commenced at a critical period, hath been conducted in wisdom, and, sSo far as human wisdom will permit us to forsee, will end in public good The spirit of the people is with you, the fear of God is before you—With these objects as Chief Magistrate of the United States of America, you may encounter any host of foes. May the Lord of Hosts be with you and the spirited...
532To John Adams from John Ogden, 7 June 1797 (Adams Papers)
This day I visited Judge Dana of Cambridge. It is said, that he is appointed one of the Commissioners to France. My wish is, to attend him and them, as his or their Secretary. He has not received official notice of such an appointment, and cannot tell what arrangements government will make, as to the officers who attend the embassy. Judge Elsworth and Genl Knox promised me their aid, if...
533From Thomas Cooper to John Adams, 15 April 1800 (Adams Papers)
Mr Cooper wishes Subpoenas to be made out & served on the following Gentlemen— The President of the United States Timothy Pickering Jacob Wagner (in Mr Pickerings Office) John Davenport Member of Congress DNA : RG 21--Records of District Courts of the United States.
534To John Adams from Jacob Wagner, 15 July 1800 (Adams Papers)
The enclosed certificate, which is just received, having a relation to the subject of my letter of the 12th. I judged it best to forward it to your Excellency. The Secretary of State is expected to return from Virginia in a day or two. I have the honor to be, / With the most perfect respect, / Sir, / Your most obed. Servt. P.S. Mr. Wolcott has since requested me to enclose a letter on the same...
535To John Adams from James Wilkinson, 27 September 1799 (Adams Papers)
With a sense the most respectful, I presume to intrude the documents enclosed on the President’s attention, in the hope that they may serve to amuse a leisure hour. The first is an imperfect register of the trading vessels, which passed our barrier post on the Mississippi during a short period, and is evidential of the progressive population and improvement of our Western Country, which sent...
536To John Adams from Richard Peters, 6 February 1801 (Adams Papers)
Understanding that the Judiciary Bill is likely to pass the Senate as it came up from the House of Representatives I beg to mention to you, without any formal Application in any official Capacity, the 25th. Section of that Law. It is in the Opinion of every legal Character here a most flagrant Violation of the Constitution; & must have been overlooked in this Point of View by the Gentlemen who...
537To John Adams from Samuel Stanton, 10 June 1797 (Adams Papers)
I have for sometime past had an Intention of doing myself the Honour of writing to you but delay’d it thinking that perhaps before this, I might have had the pleasure of waiting upon you.—I wish America well, no Man can wish her better And I will with infinite Satisfaction defend her against the Attempts of the French or any power.—If your Excellency thinks proper to give me a Lieutt....
538To John Adams from Benjamin Stoddert, 10 October 1798 (Adams Papers)
The arrangement of the rank of Captains in the Navy, is a subject which will soon demand attention. It will I beleive be of great consequence to the character of our Navy, that the last four of the first six captains appointed, should be retained in the service. They seem to be men who would do honor to any service. The paper enclosed No. 1 details particularly, the circumstances connected...
539To John Adams from George Cornell, 7 October 1799 (Adams Papers)
I humbley Beg Leave to Leay Before your Excellence my faithfull Services in the Brittish fieald—and hope my Great Knowledge in the Art of War, Will intitle me to Some favours of your Excellence to permote me in the field of this my Own Country: I Beg Leave to acquaint your Excellence that in 1758 I went into the Army and Ensign, in the Sixteenth year of my age—and at the Action of Ticontoroga...
540To John Adams from Donald Fraser, 28 July 1798 (Adams Papers)
Presuming your wonted goodness, and your avowed and laudable attacment to Divine truth, which is a most certain security to the enlightened Nation over whom you preside, of the faithful discharge of all the arduous & important duties of your eminent Station,—when Your Excellency passed through this City some time ago, I took the liberty of soliciting you to honor with your Subscription a Book...