John Adams
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Discussion of Current European Politics
John Adams sends to Henry Knox a letter in which he discusses European politics.
John Adams PapersOpportunity of Doing This Little Service
Adams welcomes the opportunity to do a favor for Lincoln's friend, Mr. Jones.
Robert Goodloe HarperReply to and Comments on News of Public Opinion of Paine & Indian Campaign
Acknowledges & replies to Knox's sentiments in his last letter, including the state of public opinion in New York newspapers and the fall from grace of [Thomas?] Paine. Inquires after Knox's family & …
John Adams PapersReturning Originals of Forwarded Correspondence
Adams writes to enclose all the originals of letters McHenry had sent to him, that McHenry may have them for his records. Expresses concern over McHenry's health.
John Adams PapersRequests for Cabinet Guidance on State of the Union Speech & Other Issues
Asks Secretary of State and Attorney General to find a precedent for the State of the Union speech, as none has ever before been given [to Adams' knowledge]. Also asks the Secretaries of State, …
John Adams PapersRequest for Information on Pertinent to Congress, Especially Regarding Sickness in Philadelphia
Informs McHenry that the Adams family will be at either East Chester or New York until the next meeting of Congress; tells McHenry how to address letters so they will reach him. Asks McHenry to …
John Adams PapersOn Family Matters, and Appointment to the Legation to Berlin (Copy 2)
Adams mentions that he has only learned of his son's marriage through newspapers, but nonetheless wishes him and his bride a happy life together. Expresses surprise at Quincy's being "less than …
John Adams PapersOn Family Matters, and Appointment to the Legation to Berlin
Adams mentions that he has only learned of his son's marriage through newspapers, but nonetheless wishes him and his bride a happy life together. Expresses surprise at Quincy's being "less than …
John Adams PapersFourteen Questions Regarding Relations with the French Government
President Adams asks fourteen questions regarding American diplomacy vis a vis the French. On what basis should relations be continued and what concessions should the U.S. make in order to prevent …
Robert Oliver PapersCorrespondence on military matters
Basic correspondence between President John Adams and Secretary of War James McHenry in which Adams largely agrees with the sentiments of McHenry and other officers such as General James Wilkinson.
James McHenry PapersApproval of Correspondence with Wilkinson
John Adams approves James McHenry's correspondence to General Wilkinson.
Manuscript TicknorSubmission of Names for List of Men Seeking Officers' Appointments
Adams submits the names of two men to be considered for officers' commissions.
John Adams Papers
