Adams, John, 1735-1826

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Dates

Existence: 1735 - 1826

Biography

John Adams was an American statesman, attorney, diplomat, writer, and Founding Father who served as the second president of the United States, from 1797 to 1801. Before his presidency, he was a leader of the American Revolution that achieved independence from Great Britain and served as the first vice president of the United States.

Found in 15 Collections and/or Records:

John Adams court term

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 774140

Mss 774140

Date(s): 1774-01

Scope and Contents

Notebook listing cases to come before the Court in Suffolk during the January term 1774.

John Adams letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 784468.1

Mss 784468.1

Date(s): 1784-08-18

Abstract

In English.

John Adams letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 777204.1

Mss 777204.1

Date(s): 1777-03-04

Scope and Contents

Two-page letter from John Adams to John Jay concerning a loan for the United States. Endorsed on the reverse: to be used with reserve, N. Peabody.

John Adams letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 778658

Mss 778658

Date(s): 1778-12-08

Scope and Contents

Letter from John Adams in Passy, France to Thomas Cushing, examining British sentiments towards the US.

John Adams letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 812607

Mss 812607

Date(s): 1812-11-07

Scope and Contents

Three-page letter from John Adams at Quincy, Massachusetts to Benjamin Rush in which he refutes an article by certain citizens of Philadelphia in the "National Intelligencer" on war preparations, as well as citing the example of diverse animals in nature. Typescript transcription and carbon copy of typescript critical note laid in.

John Adams letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 797501

Mss 797501

Date(s): 1797-09-01

Scope and Contents

Letter from U.S. Pres. John Adams of Quincy [Mass.] to "Dear Sir" [i.e. Col. McHenry] he is satisfied with the prudently written letter to General Wilkinson. Incomplete: signature lacking.

John Adams letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 798311

Mss 798311

Date(s): 1798-05-11

Scope and Contents

Letter from U.S. Pres. John Adams of Philadelphia [Pa.] to the Inhabitants of the town of Quincy. Expressing his gratitude for their expression of esteem and approval.

John Adams letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 779204

Mss 779204

Date(s): 1779-03-04

Scope and Contents

Letter from John Adams in Passy, France to John Jay, President of Congress with an account of an English Loan.

John Paul Jones letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 778659

Mss 778659

Date(s): 1778-12-09

Scope and Contents

Letter from John Paul Jones abord l'Orient to Benjamin Franklin and John Adams, American plenipotetiaries at the Court of France, reporting news of American naval forces, including the intelligence that Comte Destaing had sailed on a secret mission.

U.S. Pres. John Adams letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 786255.1

Mss 786255.1

Date(s): 1786-04-05

Abstract

In English.

U.S. Pres. John Adams letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 786320

Mss 786320

Date(s): 1786-05-20

Abstract

In English.

U.S. Pres. John Adams letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 787301

Mss 787301

Date(s): 1787-05-01

Abstract

In English.

U.S. President John Adams letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 787362.1

Mss 787362.1

Date(s): 1787-06-12

Abstract

In English.

U.S. President John Adams letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 798201

Mss 798201

Date(s): 1798-03-01

Scope and Contents

Letter from U.S. President John Adams of Plymouth to Calvin Perkins asking him for leave and permission to depart and proceed. The schooner Laurel is bound for North Caroliona laden with rum.

U.S. President John Adams letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 799358

Mss 799358

Date(s): 1799-06-08

Scope and Contents

Two page letter from U.S. President John Adams of Quincy [Mass.] to Thomas B. Adams giving advice about obtaining a practice. Governor Sumner is dead and will be greatly missed. Includes Portrait of John Adams.