The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-02-22
PROPOSALS BY LITTLE a BROWN
FOR PUBLISHING SUBSCRIPTIONS
THE LIFE AND WORKS OF John ADAM

/ Second President of the United States.
Edited BIZ HIS GRANDSON, CHARLES FRAScIs ADAMS.
NHE public will be glad learn that the publication OF the
works Of JOHN ADAMS long delayed will now be
SO adequate subscription shall have been
obtained IL is intended to embrace the proposed coec
ton, the works OF Mr. Adams already pub
shed, but now out OF print, and selection from most vou
mnous mass OF manuscripts which have the light
The collection to be made and edited by the Hon. Charles
Francis Adams the deposary Of all the manuscripts well
OF John Adams OF his father the late John Quincy Adams
and intended the first OF great publications, eucdat
ing the History OF the Rise and Progress of these United
States from the year 6 in which the revolutionary strug
gle rs began, down to the lS4S, when the younger
Adams died
The materials for the of the works much
ample than has generally been supposed John Adams dur
ing nearly all his fe scrupuous preserved his papers, and
among them found OF curious and sngulary inter-
estns character Probably the remarkable least in
the OF the world will prove be Diary commenced by
him early 1885, and carried for thirty years. including
the largest portion of his public This Diary will be
found to contain amount OF valuable matter connected
with the early movements OF the Revolution in Massachusetts,
and to throw good deal OF light the proceedings
the great Congresses of 774 775 and 776 Philadelphia
in which the writer conspicuous actor There also
notes OF the debates during portion OF that PERIOD which,
the dear,h OF all knowledge Of them, will be highly valuable
OF poserity
1t well known that intention long entertained by
the younger Mr. Adams write memoir OF his father This,
although entirely executed, commenced.
tcresng fragment remains perfect and will be pre-
liked TO the publication The unexecued portion will
be carried by the editor aided by the discovery of
biographical fragment of John Adams himself, which will be
woven into the body of his work.
The great difficulty will be in the abundance of the
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century, well unpublished reatses OF various kinds
rather to bring them all within reasonable limits for purcha
than to come short of what will interest the students OF
the national history.
IL propo.ed issue the work octave volumes
These will include the Essay the Canon and Feudl Law
the Defence OF the American Constitution The various ed
lions of which have been long exhausted and the Dis
courses Dava all Of which illustrations drawn from the
unpublished writings of Mr. Adams supplied by the editor
from other sources, will be added
Such selections will be made from the Diary and from the
private papers as may be considered likely promote
ne in lived
and acted than yet possessed after all the valuable
butons which have already been furnished from other
On the whole the publishers confidently believe that
there work relating the revolutionary history of the
United States and indeed of the times in which Mr. Adams
lived that historical and political value the volumes
now offered to the patronage OF The American people And
they strongly hope that they shall find themselves well
tanned in this great enterprise be encouraged
and perfect the other and later part the Life and Works
of the no less distinguished son, John Quincy Adams
The works will be brought from time to time
ing during the autumn Of I849 and completed within
sonabe PERIOD consistently with proper attention the high
character designed be given to them, and in the following
order:
! 1. Works upon Government
Political papers, including Controversial Publications of
| 8. Messages and Public Papers
| 4. Diary.
| S. Private Letters IN Public Subjects IVA 1901
| 6. Private Letters from l756 to $50.
Life by John Quncy Adams continued by the Editor.
Original unpublished Letters Of Franklin Jay Jefferson
the Lees, Laurens, Gerry, DANA lizard, and other
nent Patriots of the Revolution.
The work will be beautifully printed in ten volumes in the
form, each volume SOU
and put up in cloth, at the price OF 8225 volume.
limited number of copies will be struck off large
per- and put up in the style binding price So volume
Subscriptions and orders are respectfully ocl5ed by the
proprietors. LITTLE X BROWN,
| feb 20-Stawtf ii2 Washington street, Boston
| lust PUBLISHED AND FOR SALE AT NOR
RISoNs Bookstore. the Book Of Common Prayer inter-
preted by its History, 81 edition, by Rev. c. NJ Butler
| ID. ID. jan 4-eost
The following naons selected from many of
liar character are presented by publisher the second
nj he of Praxer
show in what estimate IL is held by OF the
eminent Bishops of the Church
From Bishop Potter, IF Pennsylvania
learn with pleasure that IL proposed repubsh The
Prayer Book Interpreted" with some additions. When
read it, three since it struck entitled
to much commentator tor It's breyIy Judgment and moder-
son well for the careful research which indicated
| sincerely hope it may have a vide circulation
A. POTTER
From Bishop AcIiraine, Of Ohio.
know of no book ON that beet well adapted to cur
loeble exhibitions OF Gospel truth and calculated be
very useful in building up the reader the knowledge OF
Church. CHARLES p. McILvAINE
From Bishop Lee, Of DsLalOare.
The Book OF Common Prayer, Interpreted by its Hso-
ry," by the Rev. e. NJ Butler, is work well deserving
wide circulation and attentive perua read the first edition,
published few since, With much interest and sasac-
tion and gat6ed hear that new edition is to be put
forth. IL is attractive in STYLE lucid in arrangement oreble
in argument and Christian spirit The principle Of
probation adopted is emncny aud reasonable present
great importance and value Such exposition is admirably
calculated convey inqurng minds both within and with
the Protestant Episcopal Church. just view of the
trines and spirit OF the Liturgy. ALFRED LEE
WILnNGTuS, NOVEMBER -, 1S49.
From Bishop Meade, Of Vvginia.l
Il has been some years since READ the Rev Mr. Buffers
work the Prayer Book but the impression which made
my mind that time Of the most favorable Kind and
rel hear that another edition Is shout bee issued
| VIM. MEADE
MrLLwooD, NOVEMBER &c, 1s49.
| From Bishop Burgess, If Mainel
grstihed that n edition Of the work Common
Prayer by DIR. Butler with large additions 10 about to APP
pear book Of that nature, prepared and
spirit by who really loves the doctrines OF the Prayer
Book aud has dill gently studied its history could not but be
very slu abe aud rejoice that the task undertaken by
| one who could add clearness and grace Of style.
Il GEORGE BURGESS.
GARDINER MAINE, NOVEMBER 10, 1919.
From Bishop Hopkins Of Vermont.l
am gra;hed learn that there about TO be Published
the Book OF Common Prayer which read Though more has
~ than could have wish first appearance with great
satisfaction SO as have heard IL spoken Of IL has been
with voice Of oommendaon an indeed the best prae
teal evidence Of its acceptabencss furnished by the fact that
another edition is called for
JNo. II. HOPKINS.
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