On Family Matters, and Appointment to the Legation to Berlin (Copy 2)
Document 1797Adams 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 pleased" with his posting to Berlin [as part of the Legation to Prussia], and lists reasons why he should be enjoying it. Tries to ease any fears Quincy might have of nepotism from his father. Mentions that Quincy's brother will accompany him to Berlin.
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Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
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 pleased" with his posting to Berlin [as part of the Legation to Prussia], and lists reasons why he should be enjoying it. Tries to ease any fears Quincy might have of nepotism from his father. Mentions that Quincy's brother will accompany him to Berlin.
Date
10/25/1797
Author
Recipient
Sent from
East Chester, New York
Repository
Collection
Document number
1797102590201
Page start
25
Note
Enclosed in Pinckney to Adams, 10/22/1797.
An additional copy, in different hand, of 1797102590101.
Notable persons
John Adams
John Quincy Adams
Abigail Adams
mother
lady
brother
affectionate father
President United States
Notable locations
East Chester, New York
Berlin
Lisbon
Portugul
Prussia
German
Athens
Germany
north of Europe
Notable items
marriage
newspapers
congratulations
appointment
commission
relations to office