Adams, John, 1735-1826

Adams, John, 1735-1826

 

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:

U.S. Pres. John Adams letter

Mss 786255.1
 Collection
Identifier: Mss 786255.1
Date(s): 1786-04-05
Abstract

In English.

U.S. Pres. John Adams letter

Mss 786320
 Collection
Identifier: Mss 786320
Date(s): 1786-05-20
Abstract

In English.

U.S. President John Adams letter

Mss 798201
 Collection
Identifier: 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

Mss 799358
 Collection
Identifier: 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.

U.S. President John Adams letter

Mss 787362.1
 Collection
Identifier: Mss 787362.1
Date(s): 1787-06-12
Abstract

In English.