On Family Matters, and Appointment to the Legation to Berlin (Copy 2)
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
On Family Matters, and Appointment to the Legation to Berlin (Copy 2)
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.
year created
1797
month created
10
day created
25
author
sent from location
East Chester, New York
recipient
in collection
in image
note
Enclosed in Pinckney to Adams, 10/22/1797.
An additional copy, in different hand, of 1797102590101.
An additional copy, in different hand, of 1797102590101.
notable person/group
John Adams
John Quincy Adams
Abigail Adams
mother
lady
brother
affectionate father
President United States
notable location
East Chester, New York
Berlin
Lisbon
Portugul
Prussia
German
Athens
Germany
north of Europe
notable item/thing
marriage
newspapers
congratulations
appointment
commission
relations to office
document number
1797102590201
page start
25
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (4 pages) | IDD13 (46 pages) | Collection: John Adams Papers | R: 386 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | John Adams | East Chester, New York | [n/a] |
| Recipient | John Quincy Adams | [unknown] | [n/a] |