2701From John Quincy Adams to William Cranch, 17 August 1826 (Adams Papers)
Your affectionate letter of the 9th. instt. came to hand two days since, and on the same evening I delivered to your sister Greenleaf the one for her which it enclosed— The loss of fathers such at least as were yours and mine, is and must be irreparable. Yet it is “Nature’s commonest theme,” and speaking from my own experience it is one of the choicest, as it is among the rarest ingredients of...
2702From Ward Nicholas Boylston to John Quincy Adams, 15 August 1826 (Adams Papers)
I meant to have addressed you, immediately after I heard of your arrival at Quincy, but my health & spirits have been so much affected by the painfull event, which has summond you to the house of mourning, that I have been unequal to it and even now I require greater consolations, than I am able to offer you—But alas? what is left me, it is only the hope that the mantle of my Dear and...
2703From John Quincy Adams to Ward Nicholas Boylston, 14 August 1826 (Adams Papers)
A short time before my sudden departure from Washington, I received a very kind Letter from you, with a small volume, and an interesting account of the family of Boylston.—While I was postponing an Answer to it with a view to make some further enquiries, to tax again your indulgence, a melancholy summons called me away at so short notice that I forgot even to take your Letter and minutes with...
2704From Thomas Boylston Adams to Joseph Barlow Felt, 14 August 1826 (Adams Papers)
I send herewith a printed list of Books missing from “the Adams Library of the Town of Quincy,” for the purpose of ascertaining the fact whether any of them are to be found among those of our friend and relative W. S. Shaw Esqr. The long intimacy and the familiar intercourse of Mr: Shaw with my family, and his former relationship with my Father gave him all the priveleges of one of the family,...
2705From John Quincy Adams to Charles Francis Adams, 13 August 1826 (Adams Papers)
I received in due time your Letter of the 1st. instt. from New–York; since which Letters from your mother have informed me of your progress to Fishkill Landing, and the Newspapers of your arrival at Albany—I ardently hope your mother’s health will derive more benefit from the Springs than it appears she has from the journey—We are expecting by the next Mail to hear of your reaching Lebanon— I...
2706From Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams to John Quincy Adams, 11 August 1826 (Adams Papers)
I intended writing to you yesterday but was prevented by a feverish indisposition which I believe was occasioned by the Water—I am much better to day, and hasten to inform you of our movements with which you have not been able to keep pace because they have been so variable— At Mrs. de Wints I was constantly sick during my stay, and appeared to be growing worse every hour—I found afterwards it...
2707From William Cranch to John Quincy Adams, 11 August 1826 (Adams Papers)
I have recd. a letter from a friend of Mr. Wint, in which he says “Mr. Wint had difficulty in consenting to pronounce a joint eulogy on Mr. A. & Mr. J.—because he knew Mr. J.—most intimately—was thoroughly acquainted with his person—manners, public & private—habits of action & study—acquirements as a scholar—tones & modes of thinking—and everything which constituted the individuality of the...
2708Commemorative Funeral Services in Salem for JA and Jefferson, 10 August 1826 (Adams Papers)
To Commemorate the Deaths of John Adams & Thomas Jefferson. Voluntary on the Organ. Introductory Prayer, by Rev. Mr. Colman. Hymn for the Occasion, by Joseph G. Waters, Esq. Tune— Burford . I n funeral train, in shrouds of woe, These hallow’d courts we tread, To pay the grateful debt we owe To Freedom’s honored dead. We come—to fan the holy flame, That warms the patriot’s breast ; We come—to...
2709From James Madison to Henry Wheaton, 10 August 1826 (Madison Papers)
I received some days ago your favor of July 26: and the “Life of Mr. Pinkney” referred to, is now also come to hand: I return without delay, my thanks for the work, well assured that it will be found to merit them. I am not surprized that your known occupations did not permit you to mingle with the biographical topics, more of the historical notice of the period which you had once intended. I...
2710To James Madison from William Taylor, 10 August 1826 (Madison Papers)
I had this pleasure some 12 Months ago, and then sent for your acceptance, to the Care of Mr Richard H Douglass merchant Baltimore, a miniature likeness in wax , of the late Iturbide. It was presented to me by one had been much in his Confidence. And was taken on his return to the Metropolis from Cordova, Where he Concluded the celebrated treaty with the Vice Roy O’Donoju, which severed Mexico...
2711From John Quincy Adams to Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams, 9 August 1826 (Adams Papers)
Yesterday your Letter of the 3d. instt. from Fishkiln came to hand—It would have been altogether cheering had it given me a better account of your health—But I hear the Lebanon Springs much vaunted, and hope they will prove beneficial to you— I fear Dr. Huntt passed through Lebanon, too soon for the delivery to you of my Letter by him—But supposing you to have arrived there yesterday or this...
2712From John Quincy Adams to Caroline Amelia Smith De Windt, 9 August 1826 (Adams Papers)
The Executors of the last Will and Testament of John Adams, late of Quincy deceased, enclose herewith a Copy of the said Will, in which you are interested as Devisees. We also deem it proper to give you notice that the said Will has been proved before the Judge of Probate for the County of Norfolk in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. That we have given the bond required by law for the return...
2713John Quincy Adams, Questions upon the will of John Adams Also a Draft of Executors’ Letter, 8 August 1826 (Adams Papers)
Questions upon the Will of John Adams. 1. The Testator having subsequently to the date of the Will, conveyed away by Deeds, certain portions of the Estate therein devised, so that the bequests cannot be carried into effect, is any other part of the Will, or the whole Will thereby revoked? 2. The Testator by one devise, bequeaths to John Quincy Adams his real Estate on both sides of the road...
2714From William Cranch to John Quincy Adams, 8 August 1826 (Adams Papers)
No one has felt more deeply impress’d with the occasion which has drawn you to Quincy, than myself; but I have hesitated in assuring you of my sympathy, lest I should intrude upon your time which is now doubly occupied; and because I am sure you did not doubt my feelings upon that event. The late venerable tenant of your present mansion was the last surviving friend of my father’s youth; and...
2715From Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams to John Quincy Adams, 7 August 1826 (Adams Papers)
I have been so very sick the last day or two it has been impossible for me to write you I am still very much indisposed but intend to proceed to Albany this Evening in the Steam Boat I believe my illness is occasioned by the keeness of the air which has reproduced most of the symptoms of the last Summers complaint The weather is however much warmer to day and I hope I shall soon be better in...
2716John Quincy Adams, Mount Wollaston farm minutes, 6 August 1826 (Adams Papers)
Mount Wollaston farm Minutes William Coddington conveyed to William Tynge from 1639 to 1643. Anna Tynge, daughter of William, Married Ths. Shepard Anna, their daughter, married Daniel Quincy. Anna Shepard, by Will in 1709. devised the Estate, to John Quincy, her grandson—Son of Daniel Quincy, and Anna his wife. MHi : Adams Papers.
2717From John Quincy Adams to Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams, 5 August 1826 (Adams Papers)
I received last Evening your Letter of the 1st. instt. from New York—I now enclose to you the Letter which I had wriiten you, on the 25th. of Last Month; and which was forwarded to Mr Charles King in the hope that it would meet you at New York—I wrote you also at Boston Wednesday Morning by Dr Huntt—He was to pass through Lebanon yesterday or this day, but I am afraid will again miss meeting...
2718From Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams to John Quincy Adams, 4 August 1826 (Adams Papers)
We have arrived safely here after a tolerably pleasant journey and a very pleasant visit at Borden Town although poor Mrs. Hopkinson was sick the greatest part of the time—I sent Charles on to secure me apartments and Mr Biddle accompanied me to this City in the Steam Boat from Washington—but our passage was boisterous and disagreeable— Charles King informed me last night that he had forwarded...
2719From H. Cranch Fifield to Adams Family, 4 August 1826 (Adams Papers)
The family of the late President are respectfully requested to accept the enclosed Copy of the Hymn performed yesterday at Braintree. MHi : Adams Papers.
2720From James Madison to John Tyler, 4 August 1826 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. your favor of the 31. Ult: inclosing a copy of your Oration on the death of Mr. Jefferson, in which you so eloquently express what is felt by all, as a just tribute to his exalted name, and a grateful commemoration of his invaluable services to his country and to his fellow men. Be pleased to accept, Sir my thanks for your polite attention, with assurances of my high & cordial...
2721From Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams to John Quincy Adams, 3 August 1826 (Adams Papers)
I was so much hurried when I wrote to you from New York that I am afraid you could scarcely read the scrawl—We left that City yesterday Morning and arrived here at about seven o clock last Evening—Mrs de Wint is much better than she has been and I find her looking very well— In consequence of Mr Kings having enclosed your Letters to me under cover to yourself at New York I have been much...
2722To James Madison from Henry Colman, 3 August 1826 (Madison Papers)
Mr Colman presents his respectful compliments to James Madison Esqr; and asks the honor of his acceptance of the accompanying oration. RC ( DLC ). Docketed by JM . Henry Colman, An Oration Delivered in Salem, July 4, 1826, at the Request of the Town, on the Completion of a Half Century since the Declaration of American Independence (Salem, Mass., 1826; Shoemaker Richard H. Shoemaker, comp., A...
2723Commemoration services at death of John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, 2 August 1826 (Adams Papers)
I. VOLUNTARY...ORGAN. II. DIRGE. Unveil thy bosom, faithful tomb, Take this new treasure to thy trust; And give these sacred relics room, To slumber in the silent dust. Nor pain, nor grief, nor anxious fear Invade thy bounds. Nor mortal woes Can reach the peaceful sleepers here, While angels watch their soft repose. So Jesus slept;—God’s dying son Pass’d thro’ the grave, and bless’d the bed;...
2724Faneuil Hall commemoration services at death of John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, 2 August 1826 (Adams Papers)
FUNERAL SYMPHONY. PRAYER. ANTHEM. How are the mighty fallen! They that were great among the Nations, and Rulers of the People.—The People will tell of their wisdom:—The righteous shall be had in everlasting remembrance, as the brightness of the firmament.—Their bodies are buried in peace; but their name liveth evermore. Handel. DISCOURSE. DIRGE. Hark! attendant Seraphs say, Patriot Spirits,...
2725From John Quincy Adams to Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams, 2 August 1826 (Adams Papers)
Meeting here Dr. Huntt, who informs us that he left you last Friday at Bordentown, and Charles the next day at New York, I avail myself of the opportunity of saying to you that we are here well. I hope you have received the Letter which was enclosed to Mr Charles King, under the expectation that it would meet you in New–York—Yesterday, my father’s Will was proved by Mr Quincy and myself—We...
2726Letters of administration for estate of John Adams, 1 August 1826 (Adams Papers)
Edward H Robbins Esquire Judge of the Probate of Wills, and for granting Letters of Administration on the Estates of Persons deceased, having goods, chattels, rights or credits in the County of Norfolk within the Commonwealth aforesaid. To all unto whom these Presents shall come greeting. Know Ye, That upon the day of the date hereof, before Me at a Court of Probate, held at Dedham, in the...
27271826-08-01John Quincy Adams and Josiah Quincy, III, Executors’ bond for estate of John Adams, 1 August 1826 (Adams Papers)
Know All men by these Presents, That we John Quincy Adams, Doctor of Laws, Josiah Quincy, Doctor of Laws, George Washington Adams, Esquire, and Josiah Quincy Junior, Esquire, all of Boston, in the County of Suffolk, within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts , are holden and stand firmly bound and obliged unto Edward H. Robbins, Esquire, Judge of Probate of Wills, and for granting...
2728From Edward H. Robbins to Josiah Adams, 1 August 1826 (Adams Papers)
Whereas, at a Court of Probate, held at Dedham in and for the said County of Norfolk on the first Tuesday of August AD 1826. John Quincy Adams and Josiah Quincy, both of Boston in the County of Suffolk, Doctors of Laws, duly admitted Executors of the last Will of John Adams late of Quincy in the said County of Norfolk Doctor of Laws, deceased, and thereupon gave Bond to exhibit upon oath, a...
2729Appraisal of Personal Estate by Daniel Greenleaf, 1 August 1826 (Adams Papers)
Furniture Estate of John Adams of Quincy. Esqr. deceasd 1 Sofa & 12 Chairs, Red Damask, 6 Cushions.— $58— 1 do—14 do—Green do 45— 1 do. calico $8.—14 hair bottom chairs, 27.50— 35.50 1 Easy Chair 6. 1 LaMing do 6,47: Comn do. 27.50 39.50 Bed, Bedstead, Mattress, down cover, damask Curtains &c 70— do—do do. & Curtains. Middle Chamber 25— 7 other beds 74—17 blankets 25. curtains 4— 103— 1 Set....
2730From Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams to John Quincy Adams, July 1826 (Adams Papers)
Having just received a letter from John I wish to know if you are desirous that I should come on before the affairs are settled as I have no interest in the concerns and as I am aware of the difficulties incident to the settlement I think it will be better for me to have nothing to do with it as it is impossible for me to steer clear of breakers however I may wish it I shall proceed to New...