Unexpectedly I found myself once mor honoured with a few lines and well in a Season—in which the...
Did I not foster Such an exalted opinion of John Quincy Adams, then yet I might deem it a...
Although I have it not in my power to make this Letter in any manner interesting—yet I am So...
I presume, it is not abusing your kindness, in addressing you with a few lines, to assure you of...
I hail this happy day—the Snow and rain can not lessen my enjoyment—I arose chearfully and...
As I was, unexpectedly, So highly gratified with your favour of the 2d. instant, it might appear...
Had I not been honoured, So often; with proofs of your kindness, with which you was pleased to...
I was then once more honoured with your affectionate favour of the 27th favour—from which I...
How can I express mÿ deep Sense of gratitude for your condescending kindness, in gratifying me So...
Although I highly value the honour of your esteemed correspondence—even if it should be limited...
Again I owe an increase of my happiness in my Solitude to your kindness in honouring me with your...
Among Several letters—laid aside—during my late exertions in behalf of a countrÿ, which I cannot...
The unexpected and exquisite gratification I received from the polite Letter, with which you...
This morning I received the letter, with which you was pleased to honour me the 28th of June....
15From François Adriaan Van der Kemp to John Adams, 13 July 1814 (Adams Papers)
How was I delighted in Seing your handwriting on the Addres—I could not guess—it was a Letter—I...