451To John Adams from Benjamin Chadbourn, 11 June 1798 (Adams Papers)
As the present is an alarming crisis in our public affairs, we the subscribers inhabitants of the town of Berwick, District of Maine, bound by every tie of National and individual happiness anxious to express our highest approbation of your wise administration and of the unceasing exertions of our Executive, to preserve us from the broils and Contentions of Europe. While with pleasure we view...
452To John Adams from Caleb Newbold, 11 June 1798 (Adams Papers)
Among the numerous class of our fellow citizens of New-Jersey, who have evidenced to our Executive and the other branches of our government their inviolable attachment and determined resolution to support that government, permit the grand jury of the County of Burlington to approach you on this all important and trying occasion. It is an untruth, and we thus publickly declare it, that the...
453To John Adams from James Greenleaf, 11 June 1798 (Adams Papers)
I had the honor some months past of intimating to you my wishes to become usefull to my Country in some public capacity—a variety of unforeseen events have since occurred to bar my liberation from confinement, and of course my marking personally the respect I bear you—the late Supplementary Insolvent law passed by Congress, has fixed the 10th. proximo, as the ultimate period of my...
454To John Adams from Abraham Hitten, 11 June 1798 (Adams Papers)
Being inform’d that it has been pleased for the President of the United States together With the Senate and Congrass to raise Ten thousand men for a provisional Army and having no acquaintance Which I Could apply for a Commission I thought I would take the liberty of addressing myself to your honour on the Subject As I have Always been verry anxious to learn the Military act I would wish to...
455To John Adams from Josiah Bartlett, 11 June 1798 (Adams Papers)
Flattery, and a discussion of political opinions are inconsistant with the principles of this Antient Fraternity; but while we are bound to Cultivate benevolence, and extend the Arm of Charity to our brethren of every clime, we feel the strongest obligations, to support the civil authority which protects us. And when the illiberal attacks of a foreign enthusiast, aided by the unfounded...
456To John Adams from William Moulton, 11 June 1798 (Adams Papers)
At this important crisis, while the sensibility of our good citizens through the union is awakened by the indignities the United States have suffered from the French government, and while they are signifying their confidence in and approbation of the measures adopted by their own Government, I hope it will not be deemed impertinent or improper in me to testify my sensibility at the nefarious...
457To John Adams from John M. Gill, 12 June 1798 (Adams Papers)
The address and memorial of Sundry Inhabitants of the Town and County of Washington in the State of Pennsylvania Respectfully Sheweth That we sincerely regret that any circumstances should have given any foreign government ground to believe that when the safety of the government, liberty independance or prosperity of the United States is menaced there can be a division of opinion among the...
458To John Adams from Benjamin Lurvey, 12 June 1798 (Adams Papers)
Address of the Inhabitants of the Town of Amesbury to the President of the United States of America at a time when Our Country appears to be thretned with all the Horrors of a war unless we yeild to the unjust demands of a haughty and might Nation who have been Intriguing and ploting us to divide and prevent us from uniting in Opposing their unreasonable Requests— The Inhabitants of the Town...
459To John Adams from Sylvanus Bourne, 12 June 1798 (Adams Papers)
I had the honor to address you not long since (via Hamburg) acquainting you that, notwithstanding the best exertions of our Minister at London (agreably to the instructions of the Secy of State by your order) no chance whatever remains to me for the recovery of a large property which was condemned by the Admiralty Court of England about eighteen months past—on the principle & for reason that I...
460To John Adams from Armistead Smith, 12 June 1798 (Adams Papers)
At a Meeting of the Citizens of the County of Mathews at the Court-house of the said County on the 12th day of June 1798. Resolved that The Revd: Armistead Smith be requested on this occasion to take the Chair, and that John Patterson Esqr do Officiate as Clerk to this Meeting. Resolved Unanimously, that, at this Crisis, when there is a strong appearance, that our pacific wishes are likely to...
461To John Adams from George McClelland, 13 June 1798 (Adams Papers)
Prompted by the purest principles of patriotism, and inspired with the warmest zeal for the maintenance of our Liberties and independence, We presume at this momentous Crisis, to offer to the Executive magistrate of one Country our sentiments and determinations. Considering ourselves as individually outraged in every insult offered to our Government, We should do injustice to our own feelings,...
462To John Adams from James McHenry, 13 June 1798 (Adams Papers)
I arrived here yesterday about 7 O’clock a.m. and after breakfasting visited Governor Island Bedlow & Oyster Islands. I intended to have devoted to-day to the Narrows, the East and west bank and Sandy Hook, but have been prevented from executing my purpose by the rain. I shall therefore occupy part of t-day in preparing some questions for the consideration of the New York military committee,...
463To John Adams from John Murray, 13 June 1798 (Adams Papers)
It is with a painful degree of diffidence I venture, even for a moment, to intrude on the time and attention of the President of the United States—Thanks be to God that, in the greatness of his goodness he has made our enemies instrumental in uniting the good people of these states, more than ever I expected to have seen them in my day—for a long season my heart was pained, on not being able...
464To John Adams from Oliver Briard, 13 June 1798 (Adams Papers)
Amidst the numerous addresses from our Fathers & Brethren throughout United America, on the present Critical Situation of our Country, replete with just indignation at the unparallel’d Conduct towards us, of an imperious, unprincipled European Powerand with Assurances of the most perfect Acquiesence in, and firmest Support of every measure which has been, or may be pursued by our Executive for...
465Cotton Tufts to John Adams, 14 June 1798 (Adams Papers)
From the 6 th. of May to the 23 d. We had hot dry Weather with scarce any Rain, Our Pastures & mowing Lands began to suffer, Barley & other Grain which before lookd promising began to wither, from the 23 d of May to the 9 th. Instant the Rains were great, not more than Two or Three fair Days— At present Your Grass Lands Wear a fine Appearance, Pastures also, Your Barns will be too small for...
466To John Adams from Wilson Miles Cary, 14 June 1798 (Adams Papers)
The People of this County from the commencement of the contest with Britain have, they trust, evinc’d a spirit of Independance equal to any of their Countrymen exposed by their situation to be attack’d and plunderd by the predatory Incursions of an enemy; during the trying Vicissitudes of the war which terminated in American Independance, they suffer’d all the ills—which war can...
467To John Adams from John Henry, 14 June 1798 (Adams Papers)
In presuming to lay before Your Excellency, the work that accompanies this letter, I presuppose more than even my vanity will reconcile,—namely, that it will not be altogether unacceptable to You. If it possesses no merit that can recommend it to Your patronage; it has at least novelty to attract Your notice. And when with great deference, I request You to allow Your name to sanction the...
468To John Adams from George Poindexter, 14 June 1798 (Adams Papers)
At this important moment when imminent danger threatens us from abroad, the undersigned Young Men of Richmond, feel themselves impelled by that common sentiment, which now Animates America, to express, their fervent wishes for peace, but their determined resolution to support those measures of Government, which are calculated to repel foreighn aggression, and to protect our Country from injury...
469To John Adams from Pa., Citizens of Dauphin County, 15 June 1798 (Adams Papers)
The Subscribers Inhabitants in the Country of Dauphin State of Pennsylvania, deeply impressed with the critical and alarming situation of the United States: and convinced of the necessity of Unanimity and Firmness at this interesting moment, beg leave to express to the Supreme Executive and Congress of the United States, their fullest approbation of the measures adopted by The President...
470To John Adams from Charles Lee, 15 June 1798 (Adams Papers)
I have the honor to submit to your consideration a copy of a resolution intended to be proposed to the Board of Commissioners for carrying into effect the sixth article of the Treaty of Amity Commerce and Navigation between his Britannic Majesty and the United States of America which there is reason to suppose may be adopted by a majority if a question shall be taken upon it. The principle...
471To John Adams from Abraham Rutledge, 15 June 1798 (Adams Papers)
Permit us Sir the Companies of Infantry, commanded by Captains Rutledge and Davis of Washington County and State of Maryland to join the general voice of our Country in addressing you upon the present important and critical situation of our national affairs, to express our sincere affection for the Government of our choice and our firm determination at every hazard to support it—While we...
472To John Adams from George Washington, 17 June 1798 (Adams Papers)
I have heard with much pleasure, that you contemplate a visit to the City designated for the permanent Seat of the Government of the U. States, in the course of the Summer, or early in Autumn.— It is unnecessary, I hope, for me in that event, to express the satisfaction it would give Mrs. Washington & me to see Mrs. Adams, yourself & Company in the shade of our Vine & Fig tree;—but I shall...
473From George Washington to John Adams, 17 June 1798 (Washington Papers)
I have heard with much pleasure, that you contemplate a visit to the City designated for the permanent Seat of the Government of the U. States, in the course of the Summer, or early in autumn. It is unnecessary, I hope, for me in that event, to express the satisfaction it would give Mrs Washington & me to see Mrs Adams, yourself & Company in the shade of our Vine & Fig tree; but I shall...
474To John Adams from Nathaniel Mitchell, 18 June 1798 (Adams Papers)
We, the militia of Sussex county, composing the third brigade of the state of Delaware, at this important period of our public affairs, think proper to express to you our cordial approbation of your and your predecessor’s administration, and to declare to you, most unequivocally, however much we wish to live in peace with all nations, that we hesitate not an instant in our choice, between...
475To John Adams from Pa., Citizens of Bedford County, 18 June 1798 (Adams Papers)
At a numerous meeting of the Inhabitants of the Borough and County of Bedford (Pennsylvania) at the Court house in said Borough, on the 31st day of May 1798. Hugh Barclay having been appointed Chairman, and William Reynolds Clerk of said meeting, It was unanimously resolved, That the following Address be signed by the Chairman, and attested by the Clerk; and that a Copy thereof be transmitted...
476To 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...
477To John Adams from James McHenry, 18 June 1798 (Adams Papers)
I have the honor to submit, the enclosed papers Nos. 1. to 4 inclusive relative to my proceedings at New-York. I am Sir / with the greatest respect / your most obedient / humble servant. DLC : Papers of George Washington.
478To John Adams from William Macpherson, 18 June 1798 (Adams Papers)
Attached to the Government of the United States, from a conviction of the blessings which we derive from the just administration of wise and equal laws; and anxious to vindicate the character of our country from the aspersions of foreign insolence; we, citizens of Philadelphia, associated as soldiers under the denomination of MacPherson’s Blues, beg leave to offer our services, through you, to...
479To John Adams from John Gray, 19 June 1798 (Adams Papers)
As you have greatly distinguished yourself by your learned discussions on political subjects, & are now by your eminent situation enabled to promote the establishment of just fundamental principles of taxation, from which the European Governments have wandered for upwards of two hundred years, I have taken the liberty of transmitting to you some Copies of an imperfect Essay of mine, wherein I...
480To 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...