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...
2731From Harriet Welsh to Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams, July 1826 (Adams Papers)
You could not have asked my dear Mrs. Adams a happier a more glorious transition from earth to Heaven—on that day fifty years since consecrated to his blessed memory—I was not there at the moment but he left the world as I expected a tranquil calm sunset—when I had the ever to be remembered happiness of passing three days with him a short time since He could at times only give utterance to his...
2732To James Madison from John H. I. and Eliza C. M. Browere, [July 1826] (Madison Papers)
With the exception of myself my family are all well, and trust in God that you and yours enjoy the blessings of health & Peace. If spared I shall revisit virga. during the course of Next month and shall be delighted once more to pay my respects to the First family of men. Be pleased to tender to Mrs. Madison & Mrs. Willis & family the sincere respects of Yours in friendship RC ( DLC )....
2733Funeral Solemnities, Order of Religious Service, 31 July 1826 (Adams Papers)
FUNERAL SOLEMNITIES ORDER OF RELIGIOUS SERVICES. 1st. ANTHEM.—“ Child of Mortality. ” 2d. Select Portions of Scripture. 3d. PRAYER. 4th. ORIGINAL HYMN...... Written to Pleyel’s Dirge . By Herman Mann . LO! Two mighty SUNS have set In conjunction, as they rose, On the Day, when
In every age of the world, of which we have record or tradition, it has been deemed just and wise to manifest respect for the memory of those whose lives have been beneficial to their country. To plant the seeds of patriotism and virtue by holding up their bright examples on public benefactors, for the imitation of others. Under governments where the will of one alone stands for law, the duty...
2735From James Madison to William Tapscott, 29 July 1826 (Madison Papers)
Your last letter expressed so much concern for the failure in paying for the land purchased by you and Mr. Bell, and so much anxiety to make [ illegible ] for it, that I have been in constant hopes of hearing from you satisfactorily on the subject. Being wholly disappointed, I am at length obliged by pressing circumstances to renew my earnest application for the discharge of what is due. It is...
2736From James Madison to Hubbard Taylor, 29 July 1826 (Madison Papers)
Since the receit. of your obliging letter of December last, I have continually hoped that I shd. be released from troubling you further on the subject of it: by the conduct of my debtors on Panther’s Creek. I am however disappointed, having not yet recd. a dollar, or even a line from either of them. As a consequence I make another appeal to Tapscott & thro’ him to Bell, and beg the favor of...
2737From James Madison to Robert H. Rose, 27 July 1826 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. yours of June 21. and am glad to find by it, that mine of May 16. had got safe to hand. The urgency which it explained, makes me lose no time in complying with your wish to be informed of the time within which your intended payment will be particularly requisite, and I can not name a later day than the middle of December. If you shd. be able to come yourself with it, so much the...
2738To James Madison from Henry Wheaton, 26 July 1826 (Madison Papers)
I have been anxious to find an opportunity of sending to you a copy of my publication respecting Mr Pinkney, and have at last found one through the politeness of Mr Todd. I handed to that gentleman a copy, a few days since, which he undertook to transmit to you. I have only to regret that I had not an opportunity of embodying in the work more of the history of the times, which would have taken...
2739John Adams, A Dirge, 25 July 1826 (Adams Papers)
A DIRGE. Praise to the virtuous dead the Heathen owed, And funeral game, and urn, and chant bestow’d; Praise for the virtuous dead the Christian claims From higher motives, and with holier aims Oh, call’d too soon, how late so e’er thy knell, Our earliest, longest hope, "Hail and Farewell! ” That fiftieth Sun who brought his faithful ray To gild thine own, and Freedom’s fav’rite day, His...
2740List of Securities and Vouchers of John Adams Personal Estate, 25 July 1826 (Adams Papers)
List of Securities and Vouchers of personal Estate belonging to John Adams late of Quincy deceased. Middlesex Canal Shares—Thirteen N. 71. 72. 73. 74. 75.—205. 206. 207. 208. 209. 210. 269. 270. 3380 West Boston Bridge–Shares—Five— N. 17. 19. 171. 172. 237 1500 Massachusetts Fire and Marine Insurance Company 2700 One Certificate 54. Shares— 15. July 1809. New-England Marine Insurance Company...
2741From John Quincy Adams to Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams, 25 July 1826 (Adams Papers)
I have but this moment received your Letter of the 18th. and hope that before leaving Washington you received mine of the 16th. advising you not to come on here for the present. Supposing however that it may have been otherwise, and that you did leave Washington last Saturday, I write this with the hope that it may find you at New York—I repeat the advice that you would go for health or...
I left my famous case and bottle containing the teeth in the Mahogany desk in my bed room—I will thank you to roll it up in paper and get your brother to seal it at each end to give to dr Huntt who will leave it for me at the City Hotel in New Your in the care of Mr Willerd the Bar Keeper— We are all here as stupid as possible wishing for you and already wanting to be at home—Give my love to...
2743From Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams to Richard Rush, 25 July 1826 (Adams Papers)
Mrs. Adams presents her best respects to Mr Rush will be very much obliged to him to have the enclosed Letter delivered to Miss Hellen as soon as convenient after its reception. Mrs. A offers her best Compliments to Mrs. Rush— PHi : Gratz Collection.
2744From Stephen Peabody to John Quincy Adams, 25 July 1826 (Adams Papers)
Two or three weeks since an old friend of mine Capt. Jacob Sherburne of Orland, on the Penobscot River Maine wrote to me requesting my “influence with the President” to obtain for him the appointment of keeper of the light house now building on “Moos Peek head.” I enclosed his letter to you at Washington giving some account of him & his character It appears that you were then on your way to...
2745From James Madison to Simeon Hubbard, 25 July 1826 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. your two letters of the 12th. & 15. inclosing cash & communications for Mrs. Randolph, the daughter of Mr Jefferson, which have been duly forwarded. For the copy of the very feeling effusion prompted by the solemn occasion & the kind sentiments expressed for myself, I tender you my thanks & a return of my respects & friendly wishes. Draft ( DLC ).
2746From John Quincy Adams to Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams, 24 July 1826 (Adams Papers)
I have duly received your kind Letters of 11. 12 and 16 instt—I wrote to you at New–York and on the 14th. and 16th. from this place—the last by Thomas Hellen—Since then I have been so much occupied in making the arrangements for the disposal of my father’s Estate, but three fourths of my time has been absorbed by Company—Not a day passes without visitors, and after nine O’Clock in the Morning...
2747From James Madison to Nicholas P. Trist, 24 July 1826 (Madison Papers)
J. Madison presents his respects to Mr. Trist, and commits to his attention, the inclosed papers for Mrs. Randolph forwarded to J. M. by the unknown author. RC ( DLC : Nicholas P. Trist Papers). Addressed and franked by JM to Trist at Monticello; docketed by Trist. Enclosures not found, but see Simeon Hubbard to JM , 12 July 1826 , and JM ’s reply, 25 July 1826.
2748Two funeral sermons preached at Quincy, 23 July 1826 (Adams Papers)
Proverbs Ch. 10. v. 7. The Memory of the Just is blessed. Our first concern is to be among the just,—to live as we ought, and have the excellence, that is suitable to the Man and the Christian. The great motives to this course are that God approves and requires it; that it is connected with our happiness, that it evinces we have right affections and a good Conscience, and look to external...
2749Independent Chronicle and Boston Patriot, Fourth of July celebration at Quincy and death of John Adams, 22 July 1826 (Adams Papers)
An invited guest would ask permission to notice the celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of American Independence at Quincy. The inhabitants of Quincy having so far and so properly identified themselves with the history of the Republic, have always united with ready interest in the celebration of our national anniversary. Furnishing such illustrious men for the hazardous conflict, all eyes...
2750From George Washington Adams to Daniel Webster, 22 July 1826 (Adams Papers)
My Father directs me to send you with the above, the volume containing the Dissertation on the Canon and Feudal Law, requesting its return when you shall have done with it, as it is the only copy he possesses I am Sir / Very Respectfully DLC : Daniel Webster Papers.