1From Nathaniel Niles to Abigail Smith Adams, 30 January 1818 (Adams Papers)
I was honored with your note, & have attended to it as I hope is in accordance to your will on the subject. I have suffered several times by such mistakes as are noticed in my printed reply; & the opportunity to vindicate myself was so happily presented that justice seemed to require that I should not pass it over. I disavow all connection with the party business of the past or present—&...
2To John Adams from Nathaniel Niles, 30 January 1818 (Adams Papers)
I was favored with your communication in due time, and have gratefully published it in this day’s Register—of which a copy is herewith transmitted. I am much mistaken if the public will not feel greatly indebted to you for this sketch of the character & conduct of a man so distinguished as Mr. Otis. When your inclination wills it, I will thankfully receive, & I trust pay due respect to, any...