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PROPOSALS ny LrrYEs J. sxoxn
ron PUBLISHING b r suBscRIPrIos
HE LIFE AND WORKS OF IOHN ADAM

LII AND WORhS OF JOHN ADAMS,
Second President Of The United States.
EDIrED M HIS GRANDSON, CHzRLEs FRAscIs ADAMS
TIME public will be glad learn that the publication OF the
works OF JOHN ADAMS so long delayed will now be COM
menced adequate subscription shall have been
obtained is intended embrace in the proposed colec
ton the works OF Mr. Adams Government already pub
shed but out OF print and selection from most yoiu
minous mass OF manuscripts which have the light
The collection is be made and edited the Hon Charles
Francis Adams, the deposay OF all the manuscripts well
of John Adams OF his father the John Quincy Adams
and intended the first OF two great publications. elucda
ing the History OF the Rise and Progress of these United
States from the year 6i which the revolutionary stru
hrst began down to the S4s, when the younger
The of the two works are
ample than has generally been supposed John Adams dur
nearly all his e serupulousy preserved his papers and
among them found many OF singuarly
estng character Probably the remarkable least in
the OF the world will prove be Diary commenced by
him early 1885, carried on for thirty years. including
the largest portion OF his public This Diary will be
found TO contain of valuable matter connected
with the early OF the Revolution in Massachusetts
and to throw good deal OF new light upon the proceedings OF
the great Congresses 774 775 and 1875 Philadepha
IN which the writer was conspicuous actor There are also
noes OF the debates during portion OF that PERIOD which, In
the dearh OF all knowledge OF hem will be highly valuable
OF posterity.
1t is well known that intention long entertained by
the younger Mr. Adams write memoir OF his father This
although not entirely executed, commenced most in
eresng fragment remains in perfect and will be pre-
liked to the present publication The unexecute portion will
be carried by the editor aided by the discovery OF
biographical fragment John Adams himself which will be
woven into the body OF his work
The great difficulty will be the abundance the materials
to be gathered of correspondence carried for half
century AS rs out OF reases of various kinds
rather bring them all within reasonable limits for purcha-
srs than to come short OF what will interest the students oil
the national history.
These will include The Essay the Canon and Feu Law,
the Defense Of the American Constitution, the edi
tons OF which have been since exbausc and the Dis
Davila to 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 the
private papers, be consider most likely promote
better acquaintance with The times in which Mr. Adams lived
and acted than after all the valuable
buon 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 surases in historical and political value the volumes
offered the patronage the American people And
they strongly hope that they shall find themselves well
tanned this great enterprise to be encouraged 60
and perfect the and later part OF it. 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 autumn of iS49 and completed within
character designed be given to hem and in the following
order:
1. Works upon Government
q Political papers, including Controversial Publications of
8. Messages and Public Papers.
d. Diary.
s. Private Letters on Public Subjects, l774 to 1901.
6. Private Letters from I7s6 to 1896.
T. Life by John Quincy 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 Volumes the
FORM each volume containing from pages
and put up in cloth, at the price Of seas volume
limited number of copies will be struck off large
per- and put the style binding price So volume
Subscriptions and orders are respectfully solicited by the
proprietors. LITTLE BROWN,
feb 2o-stawtf lie Washington street, Boston.
lust PUBLISHED AND FOR SALE AT NOR
RISON'S Bookstore the Book of Common Prayer inter-
peted by its History, I'd edition, by Rev. c, NJ Butler
| ID. ID. jan 4-eoSt
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character presented by the publisher of the second
euuon % ne DooA VI Eono !: ray er s WIN
| eminent Bishops of the Church.
From Bishop Potter, Of Pennsylvania
learn with pleasure that it proposed repubsh The
read it, three since it struck entitled
much commentator tor its brevIy, judgment and moder
aon well for the careful research which indicated.
' - '' ' 80 ~ 4. POTTER
From Bishop AcIicaine, Of Ohio.l
know of book that ubject we'll adapted to our
the present time. 1t admirably lucid and
forcble exhibitions OF Gospel truth and calculated be
very useful in building UP the reader in the knowledge OF
Christ well in the institutions of branch OF his
Church. CHARLES p McILvAINE.
tFrom Bishop Lee Of DeLaOare.l
The Book OF Common Prayer Interpreted by its Hiso
ry" by the Rev. c. NJ Butler is work well deserving
wide circulation and attentive perusa read the first edition,
published few since, With much interest and saac
ton and grathed hear that edition is be put
forth. IL attractive in stye lucid in orcbIe
argument and Christian spirit The principle of
probation adopted emneny just and reasonable present.
great importance and value Such exposition admirably
calculated convey nquring minds, both within and with
out the Protestant Episcopal Church, just view of the doc
trines and spirit Of the Liturgy. ALFRED LEE
| WILMINGTON, NOVEMBER 49, 1849.
From Bishop Meade, Of V1ginia.l
1t has been years since read the Rev. Mr. Buffers
work the Prayer Book, but the impression which made
my mind vt that time Of the favorable kind and
rel dice hear that another edition is about issued
! WIN. MEADE.
MILLwooD, NOVEMBER &c, ls49.
| From Bishop Burgess of M1ine
am gratihed that edition of the work Common
Prayer, by Dr. Butler with large additions is about APP
pear book OF that nature prepared and honest
spirit by who really loves the doctrines Of the Prayer
Book, aud has diligently studied its history could but be
very vslu bile and rejoice that the task undertaken by
| one who could add clearness and grace Of style
Il GEORGE BURGESS.
| GARDINER MAINE, NOVEMBER 10 iS49.
From Bishop Hopkins, If Vvmont1
am grat6ed TO learn that there about published
second edition of the valuable work the Interpretation Of
the Book OF Common Pray which read Though hs
y than could have wisd its FIRST appearance great
satisfaction. So far have heard spoken Of il has been
with voice of commenaon aud, indeed, the best prae
teal evidence 81 its Accomplishment furnished by the fact that
another edition is called for
JNO H. HOPKINS.
! BURLINGTON, NOVEMBER 12, 1919.
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