Extolling the Virtues of Mr. Adams, Etc.
Item
Type
Autograph Draft Letter Signed
Title
Extolling the Virtues of Mr. Adams, Etc.
Description
Among many topics, Lincoln discusses the virtues of John Adams as a potential Vice President and his fears that the anti-federalists will hinder the success of the new government.
year created
1788
month created
09
day created
24
author
sent from location
Hingham
recipient
in collection
in microfilm
in image
notable person/group
George Washington
Benjamin Lincoln
executive and legislative branches
antifederal characters
Vice President
Governor Hancock
John Adams
antifederal junto
notable location
Hingham
Massachusetts
notable item/thing
machinations of the antifederal characters
precious jewels
honour
rage
state of confusion
train of evils
punishment
wisdom
providence
patriotism
unanimous voice of the acting Congress
affections of the people
virtuous and enlightened country
organization of the new government
acceptance of the presidency
the Confederacy
common misery
long and distressing war
notable phrase
I am however very apprehensive that the antifederal junto will attempt to prejudice your Excellency and to influence in your mind the most unfavorable ideas of [Mr. Adams].
document number
1788092490001
page start
1
number of pages
7
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (7 pages) | FDB12 (7 pages) | Collection: Robert Goodloe Harper | [unknown] |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Microfilm: Benjamin Lincoln Papers | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Benjamin Lincoln | Hingham | [n/a] |
| Recipient | George Washington | [unknown] | [n/a] |