The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-01-12
PROPOSALS BY LITTLE a BROWN
ron PUBLISHING SUBSCRIPTIONS
rHE LIFE AND WORKS OF JOHN ADAMS

PROPOSALS BY LITTLE a BROWN
PUBLISHING SUBSCRIPTIONS
THE LIFE AND WORKS OF JOHN ADAMS,
Second President of the United States. d e3ae
EDITED HIS GRANDSON, CHARLEs FRAscIs ADAMS.
TyE public will be glad learn that the publication OF the
works of JOHN ADAMS long delay ed will be
menced adequate subscription shall have been
obtained intended to embrace proposed collec-
on the works OF Mr.. Adams Government already pub
shed but out OF print and selection from most voin-
mnou OF manuscripts which have never seen the light
The collection is TO be made and edited the Hon. Charles
Francis Adams the depository OF all the manuscripts well
John Adams of his father the late John Quincy Adams
and intended the first of two great publications. elucida
ing the History OF the Rise and Progress of these United
States from the year 1851 in which the revolutionary sug
gle first began, down TO the S4S. when the younger
The for the of the works much
ample than has generally been supposed John Adams dur
nearly all his e serupuousy preserved his papers, and
among them found many OF curious and singuary inter-
estng character Probably the most remarkable at least in
the eyes the world will prove be Diary commenced by
him early 1885, carried for thirty years. including
the largest portion OF his public This Diary will be
found TO contain great amount of valuable matter connected
with the early movements Revolution in Massachusetts,
and throw good deal OF light upon the proceedings Of
the great Congresses of 1774 775 at Philadelphia
in which the writer conspicuous actor There are also
of the debates during portion of that PERIOD which,
the dearh OF all knowledge Of thcm viii be highly valuable
1t is well known that intention long entertained by
the younger Mr. Adams write memoir OF his father. This
tereng fragment remains in perfect state, and will be
fixed to the publication The unexecuted portion will
be carried by the editor aided by the discovery Of auto
biographical fragment OF John Adams himself which viii be
into the body OF his work.
The great difficulty will be in the abundance Of the materials
gathered OF correspondence carried for half
century, well OF unpublished reases of various kinds
rather bring them all within reasonable limits for purcha
than to short OF what will interest the students OF
the national history.
Ii proposed issue the work in volumes.
These will include the Essay the Canon and Feudal Law,
the Defence OF the American Constitution, the various ed
tons of which have been exhausted and the Dis
DaviIa 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, be considered most likely
better acquaintance with the times in which Mr. Adams lived
and acted than after all the valuable
rbuons 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 storca and political value the volumes
offered the patronage of the American people And
they strongly hope that they shall find themselves SO well
and perfect the other and later it, the Life and Works
of the no less distinguished son. John Quincy Adams
The works will be brought out from time to time commence
ing during of 1849 and completed within
sonable PERIOD consistently with proper attention to the high
character designed given hem and in the following
ORDER
L. Works upon Government.
Political including Controversial Publications of
s. Messages and Public Papers
A. Diary.
S. Private Letters on Public Subjects, 1774 to 1901
g. Private Letters from 1856 to 1926.
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 ten Volumes in the
octave FORM each volume containing from 500 to 600
and pat up in cloth, at the price of S225 volume.
limited number of copies will be struck off on large pa
and put in the same style oibindag price So volume
Subscriptions and orders respectfully solicited by the
proprietors LITTLE BROWN,
feb 20-3tawG liz Washington street, Boston
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The following selected from many of sim
liar character presented by the publisher OF the second
edition "The Book Common Prayer interpreted" with
view show in what estimate is held by OF the most
eminent Bishops of the Church ia ft1
From Bishop Potter, Of Pennsylvania.
learn with pleasure that it is proposed to repubsh The
Prayer Book interpreted" with some additions. When
read it, two three SINCE struck me as entitled
much commentator Tor its breyy Judgment and moder
ation well for the careful research which Indicated
A. POTTER
From. Bishop McIlcaue, Of Ohio.
know of no book on that subject so well adapted our
the present time 1t is admirably written lucid and
focibe exhibitions OF Gospel truth and calculated to be
Christ well the institutions of branch OF his
Church. CHARLES p. McILVAINE.
From Bishop Lee, Of Deia,oare.l
The Book Common Prayer, Interpreted by its Hsto-
ry" by the Rev c. NJ Butler, work well deserving
wide circulation and attentive perusa read the first edition.
published few since with much interest and satisae-
"a
forth. attractive in style, lucid in arrangement orcbe
in argument and Christian in spirit The principle Of inter-
probation adopted emineny and reasonable present.
with candor sustained with historical of
great importance and value Such exposition is admirably
calculated convey nquiring minds both within aud with
the Protestant Episcopal Church. view Of the doc
trines and spirit OF the Liturgy. ALFRED LEE.
WLmSeToS, NOVEMBER IS, 1919.
From Bishop Meade Of Virginia
Il has years since read the Rev. Mr.. Buffers
work the Prayer Book but the impression which made
my mind time OF the favorable kind and
rel dice hear that another edition about be issued
VIM MEADE.
MnLwooD, NOVEMBER &c, 1919.
From Bishop Burgess, Of Maine.
am grafed that a new edition of the work on Common
Prayer Dr. Butler with large additions is about APP
spirit by who really loves the doctrines OF the Prayer
Book has diligently studied its history could but be
very valuable and rejoice that the task undertaken by
one who could add clearness and grsce Of style.
GEORGE BURGESS.
GARDINER, MAINE NOVEMBER 10, Is49
From Bishop Hopkins, Of Hermont.l
am gratihed to learn that there to be Published
second edition Of the valuable work the Interpretation OF
The Book of Common Prayer, which Though hasti-
y than could have wished its first appearance with great
satisfaction. So far have heard spoken Of has been
with voice Of commendation and indeed the best prae
teal evidence Of its accepableness by that
another edition is called for
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