John Adams

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Discussion of Current European Politics
12/15/1784 Author's Letterbook Copy
John Adams sends to Henry Knox a letter in which he discusses European politics.
John Adams Papers
Opportunity of Doing This Little Service
01/02/1789 Letter Signed
Adams welcomes the opportunity to do a favor for Lincoln's friend, Mr. Jones.
Robert Goodloe Harper
Reply to and Comments on News of Public Opinion of Paine & Indian Campaign
06/19/1791 Contemporary Copy of Letter
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 Papers
Letter Citation
09/13/1791 Cited letter or document
Cited in Knox to Adams, 09/28/1791.
Citations
Your Watchful Solicitude for the Welfare of the Nation
12/10/1793 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Adams expresses the satisfaction of the Senate on the President's unanimous re-election as well as his emphasis on the importance of maintaining American neutrality as regards the war between the …
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Letter Citation
06/13/1794 Cited letter or document
Cited in Mifflin to Adams, 06/13/1794.
Citations
Speech to Congress Regarding French Trade Policy and Negotiations
05/16/1797 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
5th Congress, First Session: Adams discussed new official policy to be pursued with France due to insult suffered by Pinckney. Outlined naval policy and protection of merchant ships.
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Returning Originals of Forwarded Correspondence
10/17/1797 Autograph Letter Signed
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 Papers
Response to Senate Address 11/23/1798
11/28/1797 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Adams thanks the Senate for their response, and reemphasized the importance of maritime military to a mercantile marine commerce.
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Requests for Cabinet Guidance on State of the Union Speech & Other Issues
03/20/1797 Type Undetermined
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, …
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Request for Opinions on Future Negotiations with France
04/14/1797 Contemporary Copy of Letter
Adams sent letter to all Head of Departments on behalf of the President regarding their opinions on: France's refusal to meet Pinckney If future diplomatic missions to France would be an insult to …
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Request for Information on Pertinent to Congress, Especially Regarding Sickness in Philadelphia
10/15/1797 Autograph Letter Signed
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 Papers
Presidents Response to Speaker of House Speech on State of the Union Address
06/03/1797 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Assured House of peace with France and pursuit of negotiations.
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On Family Matters, and Appointment to the Legation to Berlin (Copy 2)
10/25/1797 Autograph Letter Signed
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 Papers
On Family Matters, and Appointment to the Legation to Berlin
10/25/1797 Letterbook Copy
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 Papers
On Defending the Constitution
10/24/1797 Autograph Letter
Praises Walter's defense of the Constitution.
John Adams Papers
Letter Citation
04/15/1797 Cited letter or document
Cited in McHenry to Adams, 05/05/1797 and in McHenry to Adams, 05/99/1797.
Citations
Jeremiah Wadsworth Appointment for Land Purchase from Seneca Nation
12/06/1797 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Adams informed Senate of treaty executed by Wadsworth on behalf of United States between U.S. and the Seneca Nation. Treaty purchased title to land in Massachusetts which was actually situated within …
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Fourteen Questions Regarding Relations with the French Government
03/14/1797 Autograph Document Signed
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 Papers
Family News
10/25/1797 Autograph Letter Signed
Exchanges news of family and happenings in Philadelphia.
John Adams Papers
Correspondence on military matters
10/27/1797 Letter Signed
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 Papers
Approval of Correspondence with Wilkinson
09/01/1797 Letterbook
John Adams approves James McHenry's correspondence to General Wilkinson.
Manuscript Ticknor
Address to Congress on Commerce, Treaty with Spain, and National Debt
11/23/1797 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Recommends protection of commerce and securing treaty with Spanish. Mentioned negotiations for peace with Europe. Western frontier and Indian relations discussed, national debt, revision of funding …
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Adams Response to Speech by Vice President Jefferson
05/24/1797 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Adams affirmed union of views among Congress and the President. Happily resolved that the United States would remain firm in its policy of peace.
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Submission of Names for List of Men Seeking Officers' Appointments
10/04/1798 Autograph Letter Signed
Adams submits the names of two men to be considered for officers' commissions.
John Adams Papers