Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848

Biography

John Quincy Adams was an American statesman, diplomat, lawyer, and diarist who served as the sixth president of the United States from 1825 to 1829. He previously served as the eighth United States Secretary of State from 1817 to 1825. During his long diplomatic and political career, Adams also served as an ambassador, and as a member of the United States Senate and United States House of Representatives representing Massachusetts. He was the eldest son of John Adams, who served as the second US president from 1797 to 1801.

Found in 14 Collections and/or Records:

Daniel Webster letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 841115.2

Webster Mss 841115.2

Date(s): 1841-01-15

Abstract

In English.

Daniel Webster letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 841151.1

Webster Mss 841151.1

Date(s): 1841-02-01

Scope and Contents

Two-page letter from Daniel Webster in Washington, DC to Solomon Lincoln, talking about the consideration of John Quincy Adams as candidate for senate seat when Webster vacates it (before March 3). Relations with England regarding northeast boundary dispute. (Ashburton came following April on negotiations.) Appointment for collectors at Plymouth and Boston.

John Adams list

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 771490

Mss 771490

Date(s): 1771-08

Scope and Contents

John Adams, pres. U.S lists actions of the Superior Court. Notebook listing court cases.

John Quincy Adams circular

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 819464

Mss 819464

Date(s): 1819-08-14

Abstract

In English.

John Quincy Adams letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 838608.1

Mss 838608.1

Date(s): 1838-11-08

Abstract

In English.

John Quincy Adams Letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 779262.1

Mss 779262.1

Date(s): 1779-04-12

Scope and Contents

Adams, John Quincy, pres. U.S., 1767-1848. Letter, 1779 April 12, Nantes, to "Sir" [n.p.] Asks to be remembered to Mr. Franklin and Mr. Benjamin. Hopes his letters to friends can be delivered.

John Quincy Adams letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 827519

Mss 827519

Date(s): 1827-09-19

Abstract

In English.

John Quincy Adams letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 828525.1

Mss 828525.1

Date(s): 1828-09-25

Abstract

In English.

John Quincy Adams letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 832123.1

Webster Mss 832123.1

Date(s): 1832-01-23

Abstract

In English.

U. S. Pres. John Quincy Adams letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 829530

Mss 829530

Date(s): 1829-09-30

Abstract

In English.

U.S. President Adams patent

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 827131

Mss 827131

Date(s): 1827-01-31

Abstract

In English.

US President John Quincy Adams appointment

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 827254.1

Mss 827254.1

Date(s): 1827-04-04

Abstract

In English.

US President John Quincy Adams autograph

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 831940.2

Mss 831940.2

Date(s): 1831

Abstract

In English.

US President John Quincy Adams letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 835525.1

Webster Mss 835525.1

Date(s): 1835-09-25

Scope and Contents

Two-page letter from US President John Quincy Adams in Quincy, Massachusetts to Daniel Webster in Boston, telling him that Webster is to judge essays submitted on the topic of a Court of Nations for amicable settlement for national differences.