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THE LIFE AND WORKS OF JOHN ADAMS,

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| THE LIFE AND WORKS OF JOHN ADAMS,
| Second President of the United States.
| EDITED BE HIS GRANDSON, CHARLES FRAEcIs ADAMS
TIME public will be glad learn that the publication the
menced adequate Subscription shall have
obtained 1t is intended embrace the proposed collec
ton the works OF Mr. Adams Government already pub
ished but now out of print and selection from yolu
mnous mass OF manuscripts which have the light
The collection be made and edited by the Hon. Charles
Francis Adams the depository OF all the manuscripts well
of John Adams of his father the late John Quincy
and is intended the first of great publications. elucda
ing the History Of the Rise and Progress Of these United
States from the year 1861 which the revolutionary strug
gle hrs began down to the 1S4S when the younger
The materials for first of the works are much more
ample than has generally been supposed John Adams dur
ing nearly all his e scrupulousy papers, and
among them found many curious and snguarly
estng character Probably the remarkable least
eyes Of the world will to be Diary commenced by
him as early AS and carried for thirty including
the largest portion of his public This Diary will be
found to conta great Of valuable matter connected
with the early OF the Revolution in Massachuse
and to throw good deal OF light upon the proceedings
the great Congresses of l774 77 andl776 Philadelphia
in which the writer conspicuous actor There also
of the debates during portion Of that PERIOD which,
the dearth OF all knowledge OF hem will be highly valuable
1t well an intention was long entertained by
the younger Mr. Adams to write memor OF his father This
although not entirely executed was commenced most in
terestng fragment remains perfect stats and will be
fixed to the publication The unexecued portion will
be carried by the editor aided by the discovery
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 materials
to be gathered out of correspondence carried for half
century, well unpublished reatses of various kinds
rather to bring them all within reasonable limits purcha-
than short of what will interest the students
the national history.
1t proposed issue the work in volumes.
These will include the Essay on the Canon and Feudai Law
Defence Of the American Constitution the various ed
tons Of which have been long since exhausted and the Dis
courses on Dava 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 the Diary from the
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acquaintance with the times in which MI Adams lived
and acted than is possessed all the valuable
ibutons which have already been furnished from other
ters On the whole the publishers confidently believe that
there is work relating to the revolutionary history Of the
United States and indeed of the times in which Mr. Adams
lived that historical political value the volumes
offered to the patronage of the American people. And
y strongly hope that they shall lind themselves SO well us
tanned this great enterprise be encouraged
and perfect the other and later part OF it, the Life and Works
of the no less distinguished son, John Quincy Adams
The works will be brought from time time,
ing during the of 1849, aud completed within
sonable PERIOD consistently with proper attention the high
designed to be given hem and in the following
order:
| 1. Works upon Government.
Political papers, including Controversial Publications of
| s. Messages and Public Papers.
s. Private Letters on Public Subjects, 1774 to 1901
| g. Private Letters from 1855 to 1896
z Life by John Quincy Adams. continued by the Editor
g. 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, volumes, the
octave FORM each volume containing from 500 600 pages
and pat up in cloth, at the price Of Ss.as volume
limited number OF copies will be struck off large pa
per- and put up the style binding price ST. volume
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Preted by its History cd edition, by Rev. c. M Butler,
b. ID. jan Neost
The following endations selected from many
liar character presented by the publisher of the second
view to show in what estimate il i, held by of the most
eminent Bishops Of the Church.
i From Bishop Potter, of Pennsyipania]
learn with pleasure that it proposed repubIish The
read it, three it struck entitled
to much commentator tor its brevy Judgment and moder
alton, well for the careful research which Indicated
Il A. POTTER
From Bishop McHpaine, Of Ohio.]
know of book that subject well adapted
the present 1t admirably written lucid and
orcble exhibitions of Gospel truth aud calculated be
very useful in building up the reader the knowledge OF
Church. CHARLES P. McILvAINE.
From Bishop Lee, Of Deiaoare.l
The Book Of Common Prayer, Interpreted by its Histo
y," BY the Rev. c. VI Butler, is work well deserving
wide circulation and perusa read the first edition.
published few With much interest and satisfac
ton gratifed TO hear edition put
forth. IL is attractive in syle lucid in arrangement foreibe
argument, and Christian in spirit The principle Of inter
probation adopted is emncny just present.
ed candor sustained with historical references Of
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calculated TO convey nqurng minds both within and with
out the Protestant Episcopal Church. just Of the doe
trines and spirit OF the Liturgy. ALFRED LEE.
WILMINGTON, NOVEMBER Is, 1919.
From Bishop Meade, Of Vrginia.]
has been years since read the Rev. MIR. Buffers
work the Prayer Book but the impression which
my mind At that time Of the favorable kind and
rel dice hear that another edition about issued
VIM MEADE.
MTLLwooD, NOVEMBER &c, Is49
From Bishop Burgess Of Maine
am grstihed that edition Of the work Common
Prayer, by DR. Butler with large additions 10 about APP
book OF that nature prepared IN an earnest and
spirit by who really loves the doctrines OF the Prayer
Book and has diligently studied history could
very valuable and rejoice task was undertaken by
one who could add elearness and grace Of style.
ri GEORGE BURGESS.
! GARDINER, MAINS, NOVEMBER 10, Isi9
From Bishop Hopkins, Of Vermont
am graed TO learn that there TO be published
second edition of the valuable work Interpretation
the Book OF Common Prayer which read Though hsst-
~ than could have wshed its first appearance with great
satisfaction So far have heard spoken Of has been
with voice Of commendaon and indeed the best prac-
teal evidence OF its accepabeness is furnished the fact that
, another edition is called for so
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