1To John Adams from Henry Channing, 14 February 1815 (Adams Papers)
Under the recollection of the very great pleasure I enjoyed, last Friday, in having an opportunity once more to see & hear one of the few surviving Fathers of our country and the glorious revolution of ‘76; I cannot refrain from taking my pen, to congratulate you on the tidings of an honourable treaty of peace with Britain, which are announced by an arrival at N. York. When the tidings with...
2To James Madison from Henry Channing, 6 May 1814 (Madison Papers)
I take the liberty of addressing a line to your Excellency, presuming that the deep interest I take in the interests of our country will be a sufficient apology. Not having the honour of a personal acquaintance with either of the heads of departments, but having been mentioned by Com. Decater and Capt. Jones, in an application made to the Honble Secy of the Navy, for an appointment for my son...