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THE LIFE AND WORKS or JOHN ADAMS,


public will be sAd % learn that the pubIieanon Of hs
i works Of Jonx ADAHs loug delayed win nov Be som
obtained Il il intended smbrase il the proposed soes
on the works Of Mr. Adams Government already pub
newer .ssn the vS
The collection 10 to be edited BY the Hon Charles
Francis Adams the deposary Of all the manuscripts vel
OF John Adams OF his father the late John Quincy Adams
and intended the first Of great publications.
ing the History Of the Rise and Progress Of these United
States from the year 1851 in which the revolutionary srug
Adams died.
The materials for the first of the two works are much
ample than has generally been supposed John Adams
ing nearly all his lite serupuousy his papers,
among them are found Of curious and ngulary inter-
estng character Probably the remarkable, least IN
the eyes of the world will prove be Diary BY
him early 1885, and carried for thirty years. including
found contain great Of valuable connected
with the early movements OF the Revolution in Massachusetts
the great Congresses l774 1875 andi776 Phiadephis
in which the writer conspicuous actor There also
notes OF hs debates during portion OF that period which,
the dearh Of all knowledge OF thcn will be highly valuable
| OF posterity
1t well known that intention long entertained by
the younger Mr.. Adams write memoir Of his father This
although not entirely executed, commenced
tere.g fragment remains in perfect state, and viii be
carried by the editor aided by the discovery Of an auto
biographical fragment of John Adams himself which will be
woven into the body OF his work.
The great difficulty win be in the abundance OF the
be gathered out of correspondence carried for half
well q unpublished eases Of various kinds
the nationals history.
These will include the Essay the Canon aud Feudal Law
the Defence Of the American Constitution the various ed
o. When aa nave been onE .nS and the Dis
unpublished writings of Mr. Adams supplied by the editor
from other sources, will be added.
Such selections will be made the Diary aud from
private papers, be considered most likely
better acquaintance with the times which Mr. Adams lived
yet even after all the valuable con-
butons which have already furnished from other
ter On the WHOLE the publishers confidently believe that
there y no work relating to the revolutionary history Of the
lived that historical and political value
now offered TO the patronage of the American people And
they strongly hope that they shall find themselves well
taned in this great enterprise be encouraged
and perfect the other and later part OF the Life and Works
of the no less distinguished son, John Quincy Adams
The works will be brought out from time 10 tme
ing during the of l849 aud completed within
sonabe period consistently with proper attention to the high
designed to be given to hem and in the following
order:
| |. Works upon Government.
Political papers, including Controversial Publications of
5. Messages and Public Papers.
5. Private Letters on Public Subjects l774 to 1901
6. Private Letters from 1756 to 1895.
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the Lees, Laurens, Gerry, DANA lizard, and other
nent Patriots Of the Revolution.
The work will be beautifully printed in Volumes in
form, each volume containing from 500 600 pages
and put up in cloth, at the price Of b225 volume.
"A limited number OF Will be struck on
per, and put up in the style binding price s.
Subscriptions and orders respectfully solicited by the
proprietors. LITTLE & Brown,
feb ao-stawd ii2 washington street, Boston,
lust PUBLIsHED AND FOR SALE Al NOR
RISON'S Bookstore the Book of Common Prayer inter-
eisa " n'''0' . e''''0' y As' L sos,sr
The following commensons selected from many of sim
liar character presented by the publisher of the second
edition Of The Book of Common Prayer interpreted J" with
view to show in what estimate is held by OF the
eminent Bishops Of the Church.
| From Bishop Potter Of Pennsyluania.]
learn with pleasure that it proposed repubsh The
Prayer Book interpreted" with additions. When
read two three years since struck entitled
to much tor IL Svs, % and %osss
sincerely hope it may have wide circulation
A. POTTER.
Prom Bishop MeIlpaine, Of 0hiol
know Of book that su beet well adapted
the present time 1t admirably wren lucid and
iorcble exhibitions Of Gospel truth and calculated be
very useful in building up the reader the knowledge OF
Christ well in the institutions Of branch OF his
Church. CHARLES p McILyAlNE.
From Bishop Lee, Of Delacarc.l
The Book Common Prayer, Interpreted by Hso-
ry," by the Rev. C.. NJ Butler, work we'll deserving
wide circulation and attentive perusa read the first edition.
ton, and gratihed hear that edition be
FORTH 1t is attractive in STYLE lucid in arrangement oreble
in argument and Chrssn in spirit The principle of inter-
probation adopted is emneny aud reasonable present.
ed with candor, and is sustained with historical of
great importance and value Such exposition admirably
calculated convey inqung minds both within
the Protestant Episcopal Church, just of doc
trines and spirit of the Liturgy. ALFRED LEE.
WILnlSeTos, NOVEMBER Is, 1s49.
From Bishop Meade, Of Virginia
IL has been years since read the Rev. Mr.. Buffers
work the Prayer Book but the impression which made
my mind that time OF the favorable kind and
rel dice hear that another edition is about issued
VIM MEADE.
MLLwooD. NovEmsrR &c, Isi9.
[Fron Bishop Burgess, Of Name
am grstihed that new edition of the work on Common
Prayer by Dr. Butler, with large additions, il about APP
book OF that nature prepared and honest
spirit, by who really loves the doctrines of the Prayer
Book and has diligently studied its history could bat be
very vauabe and rejoice that the task undertaken by
who could add clearness aud grace OF style.
GEORGE BURGESS.
GARDINER, MAINE, NovKMBER 10, 1S49
From Bishop Hopkins, Of Vermont
gratifed learn there is about to be published
second edition Of the valuable work the Interpretation OF
the Book OF Common Prayer, which read Though hsst
y Than could have wish, d its FIRST appesce With great
satisfaction SO far have heard IL spoken o has been
with voice OF commendation and indeed the best prsc
teal evidence Of its aeceptsbleness furnished y that
another edition 10 called for
JNo. II. HOPKINS.
BuRIrSeToS, NovExsEa ~, 1s49.
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