Title: From John Adams to George Washington Adams, 24 June 1822
From: Adams, John
To: Adams, George Washington

My Dear Grandson.
Montezillo 24th. June. 1822.

Your No 33. has pleased me much and I beg you to continue your observations on the cavilling and chicanery of the quarterly review. I grow more and more every day in love with Stuart and the Scottish school. I have had read to me three volumes of Browns lectures on Metaphysics and ethics and I recommend them to your careful perusal as well as to your brothers. They are a rich mine and mass of sound philosophy and elegant literature.—
A writer in the Boston Statesman is writing a justification, vindication, or apology, for Mr Russell and in his own judgement has fully confuted Mr Adams and established Mr Russells doctrines. He is clear with Mr Russell that the war abrogated the treaty of 1783, as far as it related to the Labrador fishery and the Mississippi navigation, but, if it abrogated that article why did it not abrogate every other article in the treaty of 1783. Every argument weged in support of our right to independence in the declaration of independence on the 4th. of July is equally applicable in support of our right to fish on the coast of Labrador, and to cure fish on the Lands of Labrador, as much as to our right to the City of Washington, Philadelphia, New York, or Boston, and certainly full as much as to our right to millions and millions of acres in the North Western territories and Lakes which were not, and never had been in our possession In negotiating the treaty of 1783, I weged for more than a month together in all my differ conferences with Mr Oswald Mr Whiteford and Lord St. Hellens, our right by the Law of Nature, our right as British subjects, and our rights by our charters to a free fishery in every part of the Ocean and to cure fish on lands specified in the treaty and I persisted in demanding that article till the last moment and on the evening of the last conference between the ministers, The British still refusing that article I openly declared that I never would put my hand to any treaty without that article in it—And Mr Lawrence who had that Evening joined us for the first time, instantly declared with a countenance and voice equally decisive NOR WILL I. When the British ministers found that they could have no peace and no treaty without the insertion of the article they agreed to adopt it—Mr Jefferson not having arrived from America, there were only four American ministers and two of them could not have made a treaty. Before the Revolution the inhabitants of Quebec and Halifax and London Liverpool or Dublin of Portsmouth and Boston, Virginia and  Carolina, had as clear a right to fish on the Coast and cure their fish on the lands of Labrador as had the inhabitants of Quebec and Halifax and London, Liverpool, or Dublin. This right they never surrendered, but on the contrary peremptorily insisted on an explicit acknowledgement of it in the treaty of 1783. As to the accidental variation from the word right to the word liberty; it makes no difference, for liberty is right, and right is liberty. Whether the change owing to an accidental omission in the transcribing, or whether it was a complasance to the British negotiators as an expression or less likely to be unpopular in England all agreed that the expression meant the same thing that liberty was right, and right was liberty. The English have a maxim that leave is right.
Mr Adams has not enlarged sufficiently on the importance, and growing importance, of the Labrador fishery. The adventurers in it had extended themselves from maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York to New Jersey and I am told that the year before our own embargo made by Mr. Jefferson 900 ships were loaded from that fishery and sailed to Europe, And all over the World. The fish are much plentier there than on the banks, And the innumerable and inexhaustable swarms of small species of fish, whose name I have forgot, serve admirably for bait, and saves a great expence in that article. In short this fishery both as nursury for seamen and a source of Wealth is of incalculable value to every part of the United States. It enables the Northern States to pay the Southern, Western, and Middle states, for their flower, Corn, rice, Cotten, Indigo, and Tobacco, of all which Articles they purchase great quantities. The competition of Europe since the peace may have diminished the demand for the present but it cannot always nor long continue, And surely our Embargo voluntarily laid upon ourselves did not destroy or diminish our right. I hope you will assist your Father in procuring more particular information of the value of this fishery.—
Our Thomas has performed a march of 12 miles the first day—13. the second and 13. the third to Condord with his Martial associates and equipments. We pray you all to come and see us, at or before Commencement, that I may once more embrace you all—
Your affectionate Grand Father
John Adams—


Title: From Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams to John Quincy Adams, 24 June 1822
From: Adams, Louisa Catherine Johnson
To: Adams, John Quincy

					My Best Friend.
					Philadelphia 24 June 1822

				We arrived here yesterday morning after a rapid tho’ not remarkably pleasant journey from French Town at ten o’clock and by dint of absolute starving my brother accomplished his journey but in a state of complete exhaustion—We immediately sent for Dr. Physick who finds his case a dreadful one, though we trust not hopeless—His decision was prompt as to the necessity of a painful operation; but some means must be adopted to strengthen him before he can bear it—His confidence in Dr Physick appears to give him great courage and he is determined to go through it let the result be what it may—The Dr. will not permit him to leave Town, and has procured rooms for us at a Boarding house No 62 South 4th Street at Mrs. Pardon’s, at 5 Dollars a week a head—and we propose to stay there as quietly as possible until he decides when the dreadful business can be done—I consulted with him concerning myself he advises the same operation which he says must be performed sooner or later; and intimates that besides this complaint with which I have so long suffered that I am dropsical—I am however not in a hurry to do any thing in so unpleasant a business; and shall certainly take time to think about it—This is not pleasant news; but there is no choice when our doom is to suffer—It depends now upon you whether I shall return after placing my brother in a comfortable situation, or whether I shall remain here and support him by my care and presence, as you are too kind and indulgent for me to wish to incur any expence, or to put you to any inconvenience—I shall write you regularly while I stay, and inform you if any favourable change takes place—for this we are pleased to observe that the bustle of the City has a good effect upon the spirits of our patient, and that he seems to desire to renew his acquaintance—The Dr. says he looks at him with astonishment for his sufferings are beyond description—All Hemocordal complaints he says should be attended to early; and that he can assure me that nothing will do but the Knife; and it is only deceiving patients, and prolonging their misery to pretend otherwise—That he considers that a radical cure, and that he never lost a patient in the operation—He is a very mild Gentlemanly man, and we are all much pleased with—Would it not be adviseable for you to consult him?God Bless you give my love to all and believe me as ever / your affectionate Wife

					L C A—


Title: From John Adams to MA Town of Quincy, 25 June 1822
From: Adams, John
To: Town of Quincy, MA

June 25, 1822

Know all Men by these presents, That I John Adams of Quincy in the County of Norfolk, Esqr. in consideration of the veneration I feel for the residence of my ancestors and the place of my nativity, and of the habitual affecction, I bear to the Inhabitants with whom I have so happily lived for more than eighty six years, and of my sincere desire, to promote their happiness, and the instruction of their posterity, in religion morality, and all useful arts and sciences, by contributing all in my power for these purposes, do hereby give, grant, convey and confirm to the Town of Quincy and their successors, forever, the two following tracts of land, Viz, my Rocky Pasture, commonly known by the name of the Red Ceder Pasture, or the Centre Rock Pasture, situate near the Grist Mill, and opposite the house of Deacon Elijah Veazie, containing twenty five acres more or less; Another tract of land containing fifty four acres more or less, commonly known by the name of the Lane’s Pasture; or the Mount Ararat Pasture, near the seat of the Honble: Thomas Greenleaf; To have and to hold to the said Town of Quincy and their successors forever, upon the conditions and provisors following, Provided First, That the Selectmen of the Town be authorized and empowered to employ a surveyor of respectable character for science and experience in the practice of surveying, to survey both these lots, ascertain their boundaries, and make an accurate plot, of each of said tracts to be recorded in the Town’s books, within a reasonable time, Provided secondly, That the rent of the herbage of these pastures, together with the profits arising from the sale of wood, fuel of any kind, timber and stone, be strictly applied to the following purposes, Viz, To be placed at interest, in some solid public fund, either of the Commonwealth or the United States, and the interest—again placed at interest, as it arises, until the amount shall be sufficient, with what the Town may grant, other individuals subscribe, or the probable sale of pews produce, to raise a fund, for the completing and finishing of a Temple to be built of stone to be taken from the premises for the public Worship of God, and the public instruction in religion and morality, for the use of the Congregational Society in said Town; And next after the completion of said Temple, that all the future rents, profits and emoluments arising from said land be applied to the support of a school for the teaching of the Greek and Latin languages, and any other languages, arts and sciences, which a majority of the ministers, magistrates, lawyers, and physicians, Habiting in the said Town may advise,—Provided thirdly, that if there should be any gross corruption or mismanagement in the care of this interest, or any notorious negligence, or any waste knowingly permitted, or connived at by the said Town, or by the Selectmen thereof, or by any other person acting under its sanction or authority, and the same shall appear by the judgment of a Jury, under the direction of the Supreme Judicial Court, the right to the property hereby conveyed shall be forfeited and shall revert to the oldest male person, at the time living, among my posterity. And I do hereby request my Honorable friends Thomas Greenleaf, Josiah Quincy, my son Thomas Boylstone Adams, Edward Miller and George W. Beale: Esqrs:, to give their advice to the Selectmen for the time being concerning the best mode of managing the said Estate, for the best interest of the Town, and for the advancement of the objects herein before specified. And I do hereby constitute the said Greenleaf, Quincy, Adams, Miller and Beale, during their lives to be a committee, with authority to appoint on agent, annually, to superintend the lands, hereby conveyed, and whose duty it shall be to prosecute all trespasses, of any kind whatsoever made thereupon; such agent to be paid for his services by the Town, such compensation as the Selectmen of said Town for the time being shall deem reasonable; and the said Committee shall have Authority, forever, as any vacancy shall occur, in their number by death or resignation, to fill the same by an election to be made, from among the most respectable, intelligent and active Inhabitants of said Town;—Provided also, That if the Episcopalian Society of the said Town, shall at anytime, hereafter, be about to build a church for the Worship of God, they shall have liberty to take from the land hereby granted as much stone as they may need to use in erecting such Church,—In Witness whereof I the said John Adams have hereunto set my hand and seal this twenty fifth day of June, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and twenty two.—

J. Adams.

Signed, sealed & delivered in presence of—

Josiah Quincy,
William Smith Shaw,
Edward Phillips,
Josiah Quincy Junr.Norfolk Ss. Quincy, 29, June 1822,Then personally appeared the Honl. John Adams, and acknowledged the above instrument, by him subscribed to be his free act and deed,—before me

Josiah Quincy,Justice of the Peace,throughout the Commonwealth,of Massachusetts,

Dedham 18th: July 1822, Recived and Recorded with Norfolk deeds Book 64, page 229, Attest
James Foord Regr.Quincy 19th. August, 1822, a true Copy as of Record,—Attest.

Mottram VeseyClerk of the Town of Quincy.


Title: From John Quincy Adams to Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams, 25 June 1822
From: Adams, John Quincy
To: Adams, Louisa Catherine Johnson

				1.
					My dearest Friend.
					Washington 25. June 1822.

				I received your Letters written in the Steam Boat, and that from Philadelphia—The immediate decision of Dr Physick upon the case of your brother, is doubtless the best thing that could have happened, and I hope the operation when effected, will not be so severe as you apprehend—I believe it is usually considered as safe, when skilfully performed, and have known several cases in which it was completely successful.I wish you to remain with your brother as long as your own inclination and sense of duty will prompt you; without thinking a moment of the expense—Only let me caution you for his sake as well as for mine and your own, to measure your exertions for him by your own strength—To beware of overstraining yourself, till you sink under it—Your stock of service to him will hold out the longer, for being used with discretion and reserve—I hope Dr Physick has been mistaken, as have already been so many other skilful medical men in pronouncing so hastily upon your case—as you will have the opportunity of consulting him repeatedly, I hope his subsequent reports will be more favourable than the first.We have a tolerably quiet and dull time here. Madame de Neuville is somewhat indisposed, but they are going away in a few days; to embark between the 10th. and 15th. of next Month for France—Yesterday we signed a Convention, and this day the Barron took leave of the President.—Mr Amado the Portuguese is also here to take leave—Bresson went off with the Convention this Morning.Ever faithfully yours

					J. Q. A.


Title: From Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams to John Quincy Adams, 25 June 1822
From: Adams, Louisa Catherine Johnson
To: Adams, John Quincy

					My dearest Friend
					Philadelphia 25 June 1822

				We have moved into our new lodgings and are very comfortably established with a kind old Lady who is very attentive and obliging—I should have answered Georges Letter yesterday but was confined all day by one of my worst head aches, the remains of which will prevent my writing to him to day—Our residence is at Mrs. Purdon’s 62 South 6th. Street between Chesnut and Walnut directly opposite the State house Gardens—Dr. Physick says he never knew it to be unhealthy in this part of the City—Mrs. Sergeant called to see me yesterday She is just moving out of Town—The Dr. gave me some hopes concerning our patient to day. He lives entirely on Iceland Moss which is a powerful stomachic, and which appears to agree with him, although it is very nauseous to the taste—Give my love to all and tell Anthony he had better keep Sam provided he will make him work—Send the enclosed to Caroline and believe most affectionately yours

					L C Adams


Title: From Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams to George Washington Adams, 26 June 1822
From: Adams, Louisa Catherine Johnson
To: Adams, George Washington

					Dear George
					Philadelphia 26 June 1822

				Your two Letters have arrived safe and as we are all about as well as usual I shall appropriate this morning to writing you although our lives are so very quiet that it will be difficult to find a subject for your amusement—Your disappointment in not seeing Miss Peter must have been provoking enough. It will however be a Lesson and induce you to be always so far beautified as to be ready on future occasions.Mr Childs is in luck to get such a situation. His salary I presume will be small but the opportunity of improvement is great and should he not get spoilt will prove very advantageous—Poor Jane it is a pity she should miss such a suitor for she has not much time to lose—The Mistress of the house in which we board is a maiden Lady of sixty a very kind hearted and talkative person who is quite a character—Her mind appears to be naturally strong and her conversation very varied but her language such as to make it impossible for me to behave with propriety—She yesterday told us that in her youth it had always been prophesied that she would be called an old Maid but that she always answered that she could bear the apperration very well—This morning she asked me if I knew the Hamilton family I said I was acquainted with one of the brothers She said their estate was curtailed but that the brothers had agreed to cut off the curtailment and that by this means the Sisters had come into fine fortunes The easy manner in which she makes blunders and the assurance with which she talks forms so striking a contrast I am forever obliged to press my handkerchief against my mouth to conceal the irrisistable impulse of my visible faculties—She is much concerned for your Uncle but says she is certain the glainous remedies the Dr. orders must prove very efficacious—We have procured an old Piano to strum on and with the help of that and riding about we shall make out to banish dullness tho’  care I am afraid must accompany us until your poor Uncle has undergone his painful trial through which I pray God to assist him. I do not wish to leave him until it is over but as the Dr. inclines to postpone it on account of the heat I am fearful my remaining will be taxing your fathers kindness too much—Have you heard from your brothers? Do let me know in your next—Mr. Torres is received I see!Philadelphia exceeds Washington in dullness if possible Remember me to Johnson and to the Forrests and Thornton’s and be assured of the affection of your Mother

					L. C. Adams


Title: From Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams to John Quincy Adams, 28 June 1822
From: Adams, Louisa Catherine Johnson
To: Adams, John Quincy

					My Best friend
					Philadelphia 28 June 1822

				Mr. Hopkinson came yesterday to see me and in the evening accompanied me to the Academy of Arts which is prettily arranged as you already know but it is said to be better this year than common—There are two Salvator Rosa’s belonging to Count Survilier that are very fine an excellent likeness of Poleteca one of Mr Calhoun and a striking likeness of Mrs. Bloomfield which is really a beautiful picture before which it is said the old Gentleman stands in ecstasies asking every one who looks at it “if his Wife is not a very beautiful? Alston’s raising of the Dead is a striking piece the figure of the dead man almost too fine the convulsive spasm of the muscles being executed in a masterly manner—The Witch of Endor I do not admire. I took it for Armida the figure and Costume is altogether to theatrical and by no means conveys to me the idea of that awful personage—Several Landscapes and some of the Indian Portraits executed by a boy are wonderful as germs of strong native genius—A fine Engraving of Leslie’s Sir Roger de Coverly which is a remarkably animated piece in which the character and Costume is admirably preserved—Mr. Hopkinson is very desirous that you should come on and sit to Mr. Sully and was so polite as to beg me to do the same which I declined—he attacked me about the bust and made such a strong claim I believe I ought to give it to him—Mr Walsh and Mr Vaughan likewise called upon me the former is very desirous of seeing you here he says he has much to say to you and wishes you could come and stay a week or twoHe told me that he had published Russells Letter with a view to bring out your remarks which he was determined to have before the Publick. But he candidly acknowledges he viewed his Letter in a very different light before he heard from you than he now does—On this business he say’s there is not a dissenting voice even those most averse to you in some respects are unanimous in their opinion of Mr Russell—who to use the fashionable phrase is completely demolished—He say’s that there is a plan going forward at this moment to Unite the three States of New York Pensylvania and Ohio which is a formidable confederation to secure the election of their Candidate—Newport I support will furnish opportunities of access and remove many difficulties—Mr. H. says you had better give up the point and come and live in Philadelphia. How do you like such advice—Is it not too late to  flinch? Genl Brown is here almost a Cripple he will probably not get on for some time—Rodney appointed to Buenos Ayres!! Poor Forbes!! God Bless you and prosper you through all your troubles is the prayer of your affectionate

					L. C. Adams

					All better—


Title: From Johnson Hellen to John Adams, June 1822
From: Hellen, Johnson
To: Adams, John

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					June 1822

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					J Hellen

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Title: From John Quincy Adams to Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams, 5 July 1822
From: Adams, John Quincy
To: Adams, Louisa Catherine Johnson

					2.My dearest Louisa
					Washington 5th July, 1822

				I have received since I wrote you last two letters from you but cannot learn directly from either of them  whether you had received my number 1.Yesterday the National birth day was kept here in small style. It rained great part of the day and yet the heat was melting—At the Capitol Dr Watkins read the Declaration, and Mr Hawley made a prayer. The dinner at Strothers was thinly attended but the four Secretaries were there—Mr Crawford and his family were to be off this morning and I presume are gone—I spent the last evening at Mr Calhouns—Mr and Mrs Gadsden were there—You remember Mr Gadsden as a lodger at Mr Jones’s at Boston in 1817.The President and his lady went to Loudoun last Monday—The Baron and Madame De Neuville departed on Tuesday.—George and Johnson had a stormy dinner yesterday with the young men at Georgetown.I enclose a letter for your brother and am ever / affectionately yours.


Title: From John Quincy Adams to Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams, 5 July 1822
From: Adams, John Quincy
To: Adams, Louisa Catherine Johnson

				2
					My dearest Louisa—
					Washington 5. July 1822.

				I have received since I wrote you last, two Letters from you, but cannot learn directly from either of them whether you had received my number 1. Yesterday the national birthday was kept here in small Style. It rained great part of the day; and yet the heat was melting—At the Capitol Dr. Watkins ready the Declaration, and Mr Hawley made a prayer—The dinner at Strother’s was thinly attended, but the four Secretaries were there—Mr Crawford and his family were to be off this morning and I presume are gone—I spent the last Evening at Mr Calhoun’s—Mr and Mrs Gadsden were there you remember Mr Gadsden as a lodger at Mr Jones’s at Boston in 1817.The President and his Lady went to Loudoun last Monday—The Baron, and Madame de Neuville departed on Tuesday—George and Johnson had a stormy dinner yesterday with the young man at Georgetown—I enclose a Letter for your brother, and am ever / affectionately yours

					J. Q. A.


Title: From John Adams to Caroline Amelia Smith De Windt, 8 July 1822
From: Adams, John
To: De Windt, Caroline Amelia Smith

my dear Great Grand daughter
Montezillo July 8th 1822

I am as much delighted with answering your pritty Letter, of June 3d. as you was with writing it, though I have necessarily neglected it so long. I am much pleased with your account of your studies which are all very proper for you and I hope you will hereafter learn the french language, and the Grammars, at least, in the Greek and Latin, for this will teach you English Grammar better than the english Grammars themselves. In learning Languages, we learn sciences and things. Ladies in the nineteenth century have better advantages for Education, than they had in the seventeenth—and Eighteenth and they must be  responsible for the improvement of them.The female mind is estimated at a much higher grad-ation in the scale, than it was a hundred years ago. May you, and your contempories, exert yourselves to raise it still higher, for an hundred years to come. Painting & musick, & Dancing, are not calculated like Greek, and Latin, to produce Models of Moral, and intellectual beauty—I know some such Models, and esteem them Pearles of incalculable price. my love to all, / from your affectionate / Grand Father
John Adams


Title: From Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams to George Washington Adams, 9 July 1822
From: Adams, Louisa Catherine Johnson
To: Adams, George Washington

					Dear George
					Washington 9h. July 1822

				Shall I first congratulate you on the honours which you have just received or will they be attended with labour and be both tiresome and unprofitable? Having however a deep interest in the Bank it is a very good thing that you can overlook the management of your property—I have written a long Letter to Johnson which I fear may offend him a little but he will get over it and as young people usually do go on as if it had never been written—We have had many visitors within a day or two among the rest Mr de Neuville who was to leave Town this morning for New York—Count de Menou say’s his presence is necessary at Washington that he shall therefore return as soon as possible not to plague your father I hope but merely to display his greatness which appears to produce the effect it did upon his late Master’  “esce assez ma soeur” and appears to me to be even more likely to crever if not timely relieved—He scarcely tries to conceal his impatience to get de Neuville on board Ship—We be hear of nothing here but fetes ’Sham–féties as our Good Mrs. Malaprop calls them at one of which a few evenings since Mr Walker the british Consul met with a dreadful accident by the oversetting of his Carriage which was broken all to pieces—He was taken up in a senseless state and his Scul supposed to be fractured—He lay from Friday until Sunday in this state and yesterday some hopes were entertained of his recovery though slight—Sargernts family are out of Town—Mrs. Harrisson called yesterday and I am threatened with from Mrs. J. Johnson of Louisianna—I grieve that you should have lost the contemplation of poor Sally as she must serve as a momento Mori to you if you are inclined to indulge in gloom—Persuade your father if possible to come on here for a short time and when we have got him so far we may perhaps get him to Boston to which in my mind he is duty bound to go—Cummings’s piece concerning the Duel is a biter and creates much sensation here—I wish it may not produce bad consequences This man is a cold blooded animal or more properly speaking a Tyger. They say it is unfortunate Mc. Duffie’s wound should really be in the back.Your Uncle request’s you will send his Dividend from the Metropolis bank as soon as you can—Dr Physick say’s he cannot perform the operation until October—Do not go to any more stormy dinners—I presume your indisposition was owing to that and be very careful not to expose yourself unnecessarily as you value the affection of your Mother

					L C A.

					Write me word if any body is sick in the family immediately


Title: From John Quincy Adams to Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams, 10 July 1822 to 11 July 1822
From: Adams, John Quincy
To: Adams, Louisa Catherine Johnson

					3.My dearest Friend.
					Washington 10. July 1822.

				Receiving on Sunday your rebuke for the blank covers I had forwarded to you, I should have felt it more severely had I not concluded that about the same hour you would be receiving from me the proof that I had not been altogether so remiss as you had supposed.We have had since the beginning of the month such a succession of roasters, day and night that I have felt myself almost reduced to the condition of a vegetable—At the same time I have had brother Jonathan’s Salutations to refresh me, and am in the very act of doing myself the Justice to return them—I am somewhat apprehensive that the Public will grow weary of us both; for in all personal controversies brought before them, they never like to be moved from their neutrality, and there is an almost irresistible propensity to find faults on both sides—Yet I cannot submit to see him turn fabulist at my expence, for the amusement of the NationWe had a rainy Independence day—and as I was walking from the Capitol home, Mrs Calhoun who was riding homewards with Mr and Mrs Gadsden, seeing me walking and but half–sheltered by my Umbrella, stopped the Carriage, and offered me a seat which I accepted—She then invited me to call on them in the Evening, which I did, and spent it very agreeably—Mr Calhoun has since spent part of an Evening with me.The President and his Lady have returned from Loudoun, and will stay some days here—Their next visit will be to Albemarle.The Washington Theatre opened last Night with the Rivals and the Review, or the Wags of Windsor—I had never seen either of them before, and was well pleased with Sir Anthony Absolute. Mrs Malaprop and Caleb Quotem—To morrow they give the Busy–Body.Mr William Brent you doubtless know has lost his wife; who is much lamented—Mr F Key of Georgetown is also in deep affliction—He had a small boy who was drowned yesterday in the river.I cannot come to Philadelphia, being “like sad Prometheus fastened to my Rock”—but I will send you some cash—The Spirit of Martyrdom seems to come upon me, and I sometimes think it would be happy for me, if I could die at my Post—Till death at least, I am yours

					J. Q. Adams

					11. July 1822—At 55.1.As down the devious Hill of Life,We wind our anxious way, More feebly beats the pulse of Strife,Day tramples upon Day.No more, the slackening sinew bends,With promptitude to SkillHer aid, no longer, Memory lendsObsequious to the Will2Ye flowers! in vain, the sense to cheer,Your fragrance sweet ye fling!Unhe3ded falls upon the ear,The minstrelsy of Spring.Dims the bright hues of Nature’s dipTo orbs suffused are given;And ah! the touch of Beauty’s lipNo longer thrills of Heaven—3.Yet while the extasies of youthOn blunted senses fall;The Heart that leans on Love and Truth,Is not bereft of all.For him, when Earth shall pass away, Celestial Spheres shall roll, And every sensual joy’s decayYield Rapture of the Soul.Ellen is well—And so are we all—I send you an order upon the Bank of Pennsylvania for 100 dollars—You must endorse your name on the back of it, when you send it to receive payment.We are going to dine with Mr and Mrs Frye—Your affectionate husbandJ. Q. A.


Title: From John Adams to George Washington Adams, 11 July 1822
From: Adams, John
To: Adams, George Washington

my dear George
Quincy July 11th. 1822

I agree with you in your number 34. that the quarterly is guilty of damning Stuart, and Reid, with faint praise, or rather with insidious praise; but they may say what they will, they can never destroy the reputation of either, as a profound investigator of the science of the human mind; both have added to the stock of human knowledge, and cleared up many perplexing points and questions; They have not said too much in favor of Lock whom I reverence as more than they do; untenable Hypothesis have been detected in him. But he is the great original and Father of them all. Burkley, Hume, Condelac, and all the Scotch Metaphysicians and all the French Metaphysicians too, owe all their speculations and improvements to the original suggestions of Lock, and all the French, and English writers in favor of toleration; and Civil, and Religious Liberty, are his Pupils, and disciples. In short I believe him to have been the greatest Man of Modern Ages, he has had the greatest influence upon human nature, and mankind, in favour of their intellectual, moral and religious sentiments, and consequently in favour of their true and solid happiness.—
I have made a small present to our Town of Quincy, to lay a small begining of a Greek, and Latin school, an Institution which our Town has unfortunately neglected from many years past, to my great grief, and regret, after having been for about two hundred years the most Classical spot of any Country Town in New England; it has for many years past been furnished only, with English school Masters, and school mistresses. But you will here more hereafter of this Bagatell.—
my love to your Father, and tell him if here-after he should build him a House of Quincy granite, he must pay six pence a ton for it. Why cannot you come on to commencement with your Mother Uncle, & Cousin, whether your Father comes, or not. Tell your Father it will give variety to Life, to live a month, or six weeks, with-out Wife, or Child. But I still hope to see him once more, before I take my departure; which cannot be far off—
your affectionate Grand Father—
John Adams


Title: From Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams to John Quincy Adams, 11 July 1822
From: Adams, Louisa Catherine Johnson
To: Adams, John Quincy

					My best friend
					Washington Philadelphia 11. July 1822

				Would I were a Poet and could celebrate this day as it deserves to be—Few Natal days would admit of greater scope for sincere congratulation or warmer praise, could I write like Madame de Stael, I would immortalize it—This is a day which has not only proved a blessing to your family, but is equally so to your Country to which you are so earnestly devoted—and who although apparently cold must and will appreciate you and your worth—Mr W. call’d again last eveng—He is very anxious to see you and proposes through me to convey some information of importance, if you do not come on in the course of a week—Mr & Mrs. Meredith have just called—I told her I should have recollected her immediately although she is very much encreased in size—Mrs. Harrisson and Mrs. Fisher likewise called. I am much afraid I shall cut a poor figure among the witty and the learned, but they will bear with me for your sake—Mrs. M. brought half her progeny with her and gave me a sly dab for not noticing the younger branches as I ought to have done—But I confess this is one of the miseries—as I always find it hard enough to make conversation for the elder branches, without racking my unprolific brain for the little ones, though it is likely the suitable material would be found more readily than  for the former purpose.It is thought Mr Walker will not recover I will write again soon though you are so negligent; the last time I received four Letters at once, and that was last Sunday among them your N. 2.Give my love to all and may heaven bless me by granting you many many returns of this anniversary to ensure the happiness of your affectte.

					L. C. Adams


Title: From Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams to John Quincy Adams, 14 July 1822
From: Adams, Louisa Catherine Johnson
To: Adams, John Quincy

					My best friend
					Washington Philadelphia 14 July 1822

				Your N. 3 arrived yesterday and I thank you for the lines although I cannot say I was much pleased with the close of your Epistle which was too gloomy for my taste—Last Eveng. I accompanied Mr. Walsh to a concert and was delighted with Mr Phillips who has a charming voice and sings with great taste and science—Miss Davis gave us the Mocking Bird, and proved that contrary to common notions on this subject in this Country that European songsters nearly equal our American warblers—Christiani was enchanted and ran up to Mr. Walsh crying out “voila de la veritable musique”—The music as usual was not well selected though much better than common on such occasions—A duet from Mozart and two airs of Rossini were of the highest order and well executed—Miss D. will secure attention for she is quite a pretty warbler—Tell George that Mathews is coming to delight the Nation—I bespoke him of Mr Walsh for the benefit of Congress next winter knowing them to be fond of monkey tricks—We had some conversation and I learnt that it was not thought fair in regard to some points to give all the information required as it would be an injustice to a particular individual—that however enough had been disclosed to answer every future purpose and more than enough to finish the business satisfactorily to the answering party—You were right in your conjectures concerning the author of the famous Letters which appeared last winter who appears much flattered at your discovery—he imagines that you mention some things in your Letters to me about your correspondence with him and is perhaps more communicative than you would approve you had therefore better give him a hint as I am by no means remarkable for discretion. Mr. & Mrs. Peters came just now to see us and Sam Ewing threatens a visit—Dr. Chapman was introduced to me last night and I fortunately understood him better than I expected—As dinner is ready I must bid you adieu with love to all—

					L. C. Adams


Title: From John Quincy Adams to Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams, 15 July 1822
From: Adams, John Quincy
To: Adams, Louisa Catherine Johnson

					4.My dearest friend
					Washington 15. July 1822

				I thank you for your affectionate remembrance of my birthday—We passed it as pleasantly as circumstances would admit at Mr Frye’s; but I was not very well that day and was more than usually overpowered by the heat—On returning home too we were caught in a thunder–shower and throughly drenched.The Metropolis is daily thinning off—The Secretary of the Navy and family are gone—The President goes for Albemarle to–morrow—Mr Casnning upon his Northern tour the next day—Mr Calhoun shortly.16. July.Johnson Hellen has left us this morning with a tear in his eye. God bless him! I told him he must let us often hear from him, and often come and see us—And that he would always find his chamber ready to receive him. I cannot come to Philadelphia—I am like  fastened to my Rock I have told you before, that I cannot come to Philadelphia “damnable duration” I am struggling between life and death—or for more; that is for the character of an honest Man.This days Intelligencer contains the decision of the Emperor of Russia, upon our grammatical question.Ever faithfully yours

					J. Q. A.


Title: From Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams to John Quincy Adams, 15 July 1822
From: Adams, Louisa Catherine Johnson
To: Adams, John Quincy

					My best friend
					Washington Philadelphia 15 July 1822

				This morning Dr. Physick to whom I have submitted myself informed me that my complaint had nothing to do with Dropsy whatever; but that nothing could be done for me unless I would undergo an operation, which would be momentary; but cannot be performed until Cooler weather: after which he will ensure me better health than I have had for years—My brothers is exactly similar; excepting that his is attended with dispepsia, which cannot be cured until the other is eradicated—He is very sanguine however of success in his case also; but thinks he must not go back to New Orleans.Messrs. Ewing, Peters, and Meredith, have just left us; the former looking very sick having an attack of the Chills and fever he had last year. We are all the time immersed in Company; within a few days; and I believe I must return to my journal so as to give you an idea of our conversations.Perhaps the best thing we could do is to return home for fear I should get spoilt here by the civilities of your friends; whose reputations in the literary world makes their attentions flattering to a Lady, and may have the evil tendency of making me FANCY myself a bluestocking. An odious thing to me I confess—July 14 Not knowing where to go, my intention of going to Church was  baulked; and I remained at home not much to my sorrow as the day was sultry—After Church Mr & Mrs. Peters came to visit us—She is supposed to be in the last stage of a consumption—Her husband seems to rattle on as usual, and appears not to be aware of her situation, and rattles as much as ever—Capt. Finch & Mad McCall followed; and after them, Mr C. Ingersol, who sat an hour talking on all sorts of subjects, in a very formal informal way. He is a man of sense; but there is a stiffness and rigidity in his manner, bordering on the pedantic. I will not call it affection affectation as that conveys an idea of something like softness—His conversation is pleasant if not brilliant; and the preciseness which at first appears almost ludicrous, wears off by degrees tho’ never altogether—His brother Joseph who has likewise called is esteemed the superior man; of this however you are a better judge than myself, he is agreeable, affable, and easy in his address, forming a striking contrast to the former—Mary tells me I talk too much; which would be true if I talked at all. We passed the Eveng. at Mr. Harrisson’s and there met several Ladies. Mrs. Fisher Mrs. Morris, Mrs. T. Willing and Miss Steward with several Gentlemen—Mrs. H. is an uncommon fine Woman calculated to adorn any station, and to give a ten to the society in which she moves—Her establishment is on a small scale; but like most miniatures, is embellished by all that taste and art can produce, both as to ornament and convenience—In the course of conversation it was said Mrs. Walker could not recover—Mrs. Morris the pretty Widow who was one of our belles at Washington last Winter, is very handsome but un peu pincé—Mrs. Fisher is a widow; a most respectable pleasing woman, who has a Son just entering College in the Sophomore Class—It is her only Child, and she is labouring under the terrors of maternal anxiety on his account; as it is the first time she has trusted him out of her sight, or rather that she will so do. God knows there is cause enough of apprehension under the best circumstances—The Duke de Richelieu  is dead; how will de Neuville like this news? I wish we could keep our madmen at home! John Randolph is exhibiting himself in England I understand—If he visits Paris I hope they will lodge him in the Petites Maisons—We have indeed sent forth a cracked brained representative as a specimen of our Congress men—15 The Miss McKnights called here just from Washington—They do not seem to relish the report concerning their Aunts marriage with Mr. Canning: which it is here said is certainly to take place Mrs. Ekhardt also called she is an old acquaintance of Mrs. Thornton’s and is quite a fine woman—Mr. Ewing looks very ill but his spirits are tolerably good—He said you were so much wanted here he recommended me to write to inform you I was dangerously ill, to draw you away from your rock, and Snap the Promethian Chain that binds I might say galls you so terribly—But I never could play a double game, and always found plain truth the safest—I think I shall soon return unless you propose to go to Boston, but I must come back again if I do, as soon as the weather permitsYours Ever

					L. C Adams

					I shall continue in the journal form for George and you


Title: From Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams to John Quincy Adams, 15 July 1822
From: Adams, Louisa Catherine Johnson
To: Adams, John Quincy

					15-16 July 1822

				July 15th. Mr Sergeant called and talked of Paris in such exstacies, that my old suspicion returned as it regards a foreign Mission—Ewing told me that Mr. Calhoun was gone to Newport—We heard he was not going—rode out on the Ridge road which is lined with beautiful Country seats one of which Sergeant has hired for the Summer. He seems desirous of purchasing it as he say’s Country Seats are dog cheap—When we returned we found Major Jackson with his Wife and daughter had called twice—I am to accompany Mrs. Meredith to Borden Town to visit Mrs. Hopkinson, when there I intend weather permitting to see Count Survilliers place—But Mrs: Harrison says it is five miles round and he makes his visitors walk round it—before breakfast which would be quite too much for me—I was pleased to see the advertisement of Judge Washington which does him honour. No Republicanism can sanction such barefaced impropriety and disrespect; and it is fortunate that we here and there find characters, who have sufficient firmness of mind to resist such abominable encroachments—16 Major Jackson called—He is very much broke and both himself and his Wife suffering deep affliction for the loss of his daughter a fine girl of eighteen—.The whole Willing connection are as kind and attentive as possible—and have met our poor sick brother like relations which has been very gratifying to him, as he passed much of his youth in their society, indeed under their protection—Mr: Dix and Mr. Kirby have just been and informed me of the death of poor Mr. Torres, which it is said was accelerated by his visit to Washington—He lived just long enough to obtain his point, and expired in the full enjoyment of all his honours. He was much esteemed and respected here—God rest his Soul—The Fortunes of Nigel occupy public attention more than any thing at the present moment—It was published yesterday and it is understood there is another work in the Press in Edinburgh by the same Author It would seem that it was as easy for him to write, as for others to read. Genl Brown is gaining ground very slowly; but his spirits sink a little under the low system of his Physicians—They allow him a cup of Tea and a bit of dry toast twice a day, with two small Custards for his dinner—He does not leave his Chamber—You cannot think how much my mind is relieved by the assurance that I have not the Dropsy. I do not feel any particular terrors at the idea of death—but the idea of living long a burthen to myself, and my friends; with a decidedly incurable disease was more than my phylosophy could bear—This no doubt is a great weakness, but I am not ashamed to acknowledge it—The Dr. say’s the case was altogether an extraordinary one—Mrs. & Miss Steward visitted us She enquired particularly after you, and the Smith family: observing that your Sister was the most beautiful Woman she knew—Your Letter was brought me just before dinner dated 13: I cannot think how it happens that the letters are always a day too late—I am very uneasy about you, having had no idea from Johnson’s letter that your indisposition had lasted more than a few hours—You will I trust resume the remedies of Dr Holbrook should they be required, and especially attend to taking the bark at least once a day; and you know how essential attention is to diet, particularly fruit and Vegetables—Corn I much fear has been the cause of Indisposition to both your father and yourself—I last Eveng. mentioned to your Uncle my plan of returning home the next week—But he is so sick to  day that I know not what to do as I believe this information contributed not a little to the relapse—I see by the Boston Papers poor Mr Frisbie is dead—Had he been sick any time? I am very anxious to hear from John and Geo Charles and wonder much at their not writing—If I remain I shall in future write in the form of journal both for you or your father as I do not wish either to Seize or to add, to his labours—This morning I met Genl Scott who told me he left you both very well, and Mr. A looking better than he had done for sometime. Pray write me if he is likely to visit Boston—Should he I will accompany him and return here in Septbr. to attend him in his confinement which will probably not last more than a week—I have already written about my Corsetts, and desired to have them sent by the first opportunity—do you frequent the Theatre much and are you pleased at all with the performances. The new one that is now erecting here will be handsome as to the external: how it will be finished inside is yet to be decided—I am in the utter astonishment at the dirt and filth of this boasted City, whose police is certainly very remiss, notwithstanding Mr. Anduaga was astonished to see people sweep their Pavement—This is a queer observation for a man who I believe has lived in Holland; but I suppose he had stayed long enough at home to have be surprized at the sight of cleanliness any where—I you are too unwell to write I charge you to tell Mrs. Thornton to whom I beg to be remembered to write me immediately—Love to allCouchman begs to be remembered to the family

					L. C. A—


Title: From Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams to John Quincy Adams, 16 July 1822
From: Adams, Louisa Catherine Johnson
To: Adams, John Quincy

					Philadelphia 16-18 July 1822

				July 16 Mrs. Jackson and her daughter called late and took Mary to Tea at Mrs. T Willings, from which sh whence she returned at a little after ten oclock; much amused and pleased with two new acquaintance she found, Miss Caroline Jackson, and Miss White, a Grand daughter of the Bishop’s17 What a ridiculous scrape Judge Johnson has got into in South Carolina! I cannot conceive what his motive could be—It is here thought it was a too great interest in his brothers property, which stirred up his ire—Great preparations are going forward for the funeral of Mr. Torres—The companies are already drawn out in front of our house, and make parade and pomp to greet the closing scene which yields to Earths embrace—What empty pageants gratify human pride!—I wonder! and admire!—My brother is again better, but he looked so ill yesterday I was really frightened—Some days I indulge the fondest hopes—then comes one of those blighting chills from which the Soul shrinks with silent horror, foreboding nought but evil—What is the matter with the Metropolis Bank? Surely it does not totter? if it should your poor father will indeed have cause to fear—This would be such a heavy loss in his old age and after all his labours. but God knows best what is good for us, and will enable us to support it. Mrs. McPherson with her daughter & niece paid us a visit. I had no recollection of her at all when she came in, but soon discovered who she was, as she is very little altered. Mrs. Fisher also sat with us some time—She is a Woman of very pleasant conversation, and gave us a sad picture of the distress among the merchants in Philadelphia, who have almost all suffered terribly since my brother was here—Mr Peters say’s R. Walh would make an excellent Minister to S.A. but I have heard no other person suggest such an idea—Col. W Brent and Mr Walsh were likewise here; the latter anticipating the arrival of the National Intelligencer which the Col announced, contained the Reply of Old T. Pickering; say’s the last so completely demolished R. your father will find it difficult to add to his prostration—Mr W. thinks it was a Lady who wrote the piece in the Worester paper—namely Madame—I think she would have done better—We passed the Eveng at Mrs. Jackson’s en familles—They are very much reduced in circumstances; and can scarcely provide for the wants of their family. three fine girls, and a boy—His visits to Washington have completed his ruin—Colo Brent is the gayest Widower I ever saw in so short a time—How fortunate when we can so soon forget! but it is certainly viewing death in a proper light if we believe them our friends transplanted to a better world—I received Johnson’s Letter—18 I was so unwell this morning I was incapable of writing to you as I intended—The day has passed quietly—Major Jackson and Miss Hare being our only visitors—Poor Charles Hill is in the Hospital without a prospect of recovery—They say he is always occupied in drawing representations of his hard case to the President and the Heads of Department—What do you think of Mr. Stevens’s toast—This was almost a coup de grace for the Baron, who had already swell’d so as to be in danger of the fate of the Frog—A strange jumble, Bayard! Howard! and Chesterfield! How the two former would have relished the junction I cannot understand—This I suppose is Republican flattery! it is flattery en masse most certainly—A Puff sufficient to swell his Sails, and drive him off the Coast—Your Fathers Letter was brought me with  one from John—The former tells me that you both got thoroughly wet coming from your Aunt Frye’s Did either of you suffer from it? If you did I beseech you to take timely care of it as no Cold is so treacherous as a Summer Cold—Johnson is really gone—God grant he may be as prosperous as my wishes would make him. He is a fine young man and must do well if he wills it—Jackson tells me, John Sergeant would certainly have been chosen Governor last elections but he would not serve—It is here said that Mr. Cheves is about to resign, and Mr Lloyd and Mr T. Willing are both spoken of to succeed him; but neither will serve—.There have been many whispers as to Gallatin—. Mr Duffie and Cummings are to fight again—What a  scandal. It is a national disgrace; and they ought both to be treated as maniac’s, and put in to straight Waistcoats until they recovered their senses. Or be condemned to Dr. Physicks Soups for six Months if they are so fond of depletionThis would answer a better purpose, as they probably might be made something of hereafter—Cumming seems to have a profusion of aboriginal ferocity, and I fear is too inhumanly savage to bear taming—If one must fall it is to be hoped he will take the leap—Why does not Charles write—God bless you both—I heard a Gentleman relate the meeting between Mr. Clay and Jackson at Washington during the latters persecution—He (the gentleman) was sitting in the room the morning  with the General the morning Eveng. that Clay had made his violent attack in Congress when he visited the General who received him very coldly The Gentleman says he left them together and returned in about an hour and a half when he found the general boiling with ire and determined on violent measures He however after much persuasion promised to abstain for the present leaving an opening for further measures hereafter. Should they meet in Congress ill consequences may result and produce great confusion—What did poor Mrs. Brent die of—I shall continue to write in this way and hope that your silence is not owing to indisposition as I confess it alarms very much


Title: From Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams to John Quincy Adams, 19 July 1822
From: Adams, Louisa Catherine Johnson
To: Adams, John Quincy

					Philadelphia 19-20 July 1822

				July 19 An old friend in the shape of St. Anthony has his acquaintance with so much ardour I have not been able to exert myself to day to any purpose—This Eveng however I have read the Rejoind  admirable—All  nor aught to be so advanced the  most nobly defended—The poor Worm must crawl on his belly for the rest of his days and it would be degrading to trample on him and crush him lower—When a man handles his pen with so much vigour he leaves his enemy powerless to harm but if he push that enemy too hard he excites a feeling of pity towards him which raises him and elevates him into consequence—The point of eminence is proudly gained and conviction flashes on every eye—Peace be to his manes—The two B.s came out handsomely and the business is complete—Mr Hopkinson had just left me quite pleased at the effect produced he agrees with me in the sentiment above—20 The heat is so great we are all invalids again and theres nothing stirring We took a long ride on the Banks of the Schulkyl which are embellished by handsome Country Seats The Country is highly cultivated and the sinuous windings of the River adds grace and beauty to the prospect which cheers the eye by its picturesque variety—Most of the rides round the City are flat, and monotonous but the Environs are thickly settled and ornamentally improved, although prospect is but seldom a consideration—The Woodlands is really a beautiful spot; but like most of the property in our Country, it is to be sold and can no longer remain in the hands of the old proprietors; as it must be divided between the family—Your Letter N. 5 was brough to me just before dinner with one from George and enclosures One of the Letters to my Brothers was from Kitty—They do not know what to do with themselves as the Salary with all its fees will only amount to five hundred Dollars a year, which cannot support them—Scott is coming off in disgust as well as Mr Sims as there is to be no Navy Agent—Dr Bronaugh was there and is desirous of coming to Congress—I suppose as delegate—Genl J——n she says is a candidate as an Elector for next P. and is to vote for the S.W.—Mr & Mrs Welling have just called and we had some chat but not much worth repeating—She described the change which has taken place in her daughter Mrs Sterling who we saw in England, in a very amasing way; and declared that even her walk and her talk was altered—She attributed this metamorphosis to the good english Beer—Coachy has discovered a new way of getting a holyday on Sunday—the Horses are taken sick every Saturday Eveng. In every other respect he has proved a useful and attentive Servant—My music has arrived until it came Mary was always wailling for it, until it came but possession has produced its usual effect, and it is not touched at all.—She went to see Mrs. Potts of Alexandria who left Philadelphia yesterday—Mr. Cook has returned to teaze poor Sergeant—He is for reforming every thing in this State, and really threatens them with a New code of Laws; being convinced in his own opinion that he knows more about Law than any man in Pensylvania—and that none of them know how to cast an account—The Member when he told me all this was too much diverted to be angry. How thankful we aught to be when we are so great in our own conceit His Ladys fortune if he recovers it will be about eleven thousand Dollars—Mr P. says she is a very fine Woman—I say she is a very pretty one—It has been rumoured that Mr Cheves is a candidate for Congress, I am informed he would not serve—He got one hundred and fifty thousand dollars and he himself has one hundred thousand which makes him too independent to desire the situation—The heat is almost insupportable I do not wonder it overcomes you—Caroline writes that you do not propose to visit Boston this Summer—I am sorry very sorry for the disappointment it will occasion to your father and likewise to poor John, to whom this pointed neglect must appear very hard.Nobody appears to know much about the business so recently decided by the Emperor of Russia; at all events it must be very advantageous to the South, and will probably have a great effect upon future Wars.—as such a decision will authorize new claims, the fear of which may save much black property to their masters—This race is multiplying however so beyond all calculation, it is becoming the terror of the Nation. It is one of those monstrous evils, whose growth it is almost impossible to check, that brings horror in its train: and the mind turns with fear and disgust from such a loathsome anticipation—It is here said the Quakers are sick of their philanthropy, and regret the mischief they have so largely created—Here run-away Slaves found a home and protection and it is here that their vices have room to flourish almost uncontroled; as it was impossible impossible to admit disobedience and insubordination in such a case without at the same time encouraging its consequent vices—Mon Ami the President promised me to make William Smith Collector if Scott left Pensacola—it will be cruel if he does not keep his word—Surely the latter can have no right to take half the profits of the place, and do no duty—this is an injustice which never can or aught to be sanctioned I know you will think this observation impertinent—But rulers should take care to avoid such acts; and they would not be liable to such remarks— Take care how you use the word delightful or you may produce a bad effect upon the little wits of your affectionate

					L. C. A—


Title: From Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams to John Adams, 21 July 1822
From: Adams, Louisa Catherine Johnson
To: Adams, John

					Philadelphia July 21 1822

				My Brother much as usual. The impossibility of hastening the cure of his very painful desease in consequence of this heat affects his spirits very much and makes him fretful and gloomy; ever anticipating evil, and unwilling to enjoy present good—Poor fellow—it is surely very hard to know he would be relieved in a few days, and at the same time to suffer  ly the pain, but the idea which the mind intirely puts into every horrid form, of what he has still to endure In looking back eight years of misery appears nothing because it is past; in looking forward three Months seem an age, and he is often tempted to give up all hope, in the expectation that death will release him ere the terms expired—My efforts to cheer him frequently fail of success; but if I leave him I fear this morbid state will sink him into total debility; and defeat all those d’rs present remedies, which have prevented those violente relapses which so rappidly reduced him while at Washington— Mr & Mrs. C. Ingersol called on us; She has recovered her health in some degree, but looks very ill—He was speaking of your rejoinder, and observed that Mr. Russell had better remove to the West; as that was the only quarter, where he could hide his “diminished head”—He likewise said that he was in the room where Mr. R. was examining the bound book of Letters as Mr. Bayly states it; and that Mr. R while turning over the leaves informed him (Mr. I.—) that an Agent from South America had arrived and was then in the City—more properly from Mexico—He says R. will write again and probably abusively as that is all that is left him—If he should I hope you will not condescend to answer him any more—You stand on an eminence so lofty, that truth needs no further support—She sustains herself in a blaze of eloquence calculated to reach all hearts; addressed to every understanding; rest on your laurels!—and be assured of the approbation of your Country, which is generally and generously expressed—Forgive me my best friend for daring thus to advise you; but I believe it is one of the plots of your enemies to force you to write too much—Few things in this world are calculated long to interest the publick; and a very little too much does great mischief to the best cause—Your old Friend G Pickering said you had gained largely in this affair on the publick; and with him—He was asked if on the next election you would have a unanimous vote in Massts. he turned very abruptly and said, No Sir—Walsh has kept aloof since the last publication—But I believe I mentioned that Hopkinson was delighted with him it—Mrs. Ingersol is a very pretty Woman, and as far I can judge she is intelligent and well educated—There is however something in her eye that repels—You see however I have not corrected my usual propensity of passing judgment at first sight—Poor Lavater little knew the mischief he was to do when I  adopted his system without his skill or his combinations to guide them; but physionomy will ever produce more or less effect, however disinclined we may be to trust it—Pray have my Articles arrived from New Orleans for my brother—Sheep were send round from here in the Packet and he is anxious to hear of their safety—There is much scandal abroad here—Five young Ladies of Respectable families it is said are obliged to go into retirement for sometime; access having been found too easy to their chambers from the Windows—It is likely according to present appearances that the next Census will shew that the encrease is greater than at any former period, as the young people are disinclined too wait for shackles and prove that "Love spreads his wings at sight of human ties". “Love   at the sight of human tiesSpreads his light wings and in a moment flies.”I cannot recollect the words in the first line but you will for they suit the morality of the hour—I feel very anxious concerning you all as the Dyssentery is here very prevalent in almost everywhere—The Physicians possitively forbid Corn and Cucumbers—This is a caution for George—He is young enough to think the gratification of his appetite an object of great importance—But I do not wish him to learn by experience the evils such gratification sometimes brings upon us—Tom Rogers has not been; and I have not returned my visits as I fully expected. St. Anthony being jealous of my attention to any thing but himself—Com Bainbridge looks badly, it is said he has a complaint in his throat which must kill him—The charges of Ariel seem to wear a threatening aspect—He is said to be an adventurer. He pretends he can produce witnesses—

					L. C. Adams


Title: From Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams to John Quincy Adams, 21 July 1822
From: Adams, Louisa Catherine Johnson
To: Adams, John Quincy

					Philadelphia July 21 1822

				My Brother much as usual. The impossibility of hastening the cure of his very painful disease in consequence of the heat affects his spirits very much and makes him fretful and gloomy; ever anticipating evil, and unwilling to enjoy present good—poor fellow it is surely very hard to know he could be relieved in a few days, and at the same time to suffer not only the pain, but the idea which the mind notarily puts into every horrid form, of what he has still to endure In looking back eight years of misery appears nothing because it is past: in looking forward three Months seem an age, and he is after tempted to give up all hope, in the expectation that death will release him ere the term expires—My efforts to cheer him frequently fail of success; but if I leave him I fear this morbid state will sink him into total debility; and defeat all the Dr.s present remedies, which have prevented those violent relapses which so rappidly reduced him while at Washington—Mr & Mrs. C. Ingersol called on us; She has recovered her health in some degree, but looks very ill—He was speaking of your rejoinder, and observed that Mr. Russell had better remove to the West; as that was the only quarter where he could hide his “diminished head.” He likewise said that he was in the room when Mr. R was examining the bound book of Letters as Mr Bayly states it; and that Mr. R while turning over the leaves informed him (Mr. I.—) that an Agent from South America had arrived and was then in the City—more properly from Mexico—He says R will write again and probably abusively as that is all that is left  him—If he should I hope you will not condescend to answer him any more—You stand on an eminence so lofty, that truth needs no further support. She sustains herself in a blaze of eloquence calculated to reach all hearts; addressed to every understanding; rest on your laurels!—and be assured of the approbation of your Country, which is generally and generously expressed—Forgive me my best friend for daring thus to advise you; but I believe it is one of the plots of your enemies to force you to write too much—Few things  in this world are calculated long to interest the publick; and a very little too much does great mischief to the best cause—Your old Friend T Pickering said you had gained largely in this affair on the publick, and with him—He was asked if on the next election you would have a unanimous vote in Massts. he turned very abruptly and said No Sir—Walsh has kept aloof since the last publication—But I believe I mentioned that Hopkinson was delighted with him it—Mrs. Ingersol is a very pretty Woman, and as any can judge she is intelligent and well educated—There is however something in her eye that repels—you see however I have not corrected my usual propensity of passing judgment at first sight—Poor Lavater little knew the mischief he was to do when dunces adopted his system without his skill or his combinations to guide them; but physionomy will ever produce more or less effect, however disinclined we may be to trust it—Pray have any Articles arrived from New Orleans for my brother—They were sent round from hence in the Packet and he is anxious to hear of their safety—There is much scandal abroad here—Five young Ladies of Respectable families it is said are obliged to go into retirement for some time, access  having been found too easy to their chambers from the Windows—It is likely according to present appearances that the next Census will shew that the encrease is greater than at any former period; as the young people are disinclined to wait for shackles and prove that“Love at the sight of human tiesSpreads his light wings and in a moment flies.”I cannot recollect the words in the first line but you will for they suit the morality of the hour—I feel very anxious concerning you all as the Dyssentary is here very prevalent in almost everywhere—The Physicians positively forbid Corn and Cucumbers—This is a caution for George. He is young enough to think  the gratification of his appetite an object of great importance—But I do not wish him to learn by experience the evils such gratification sometimes brings upon us—Com Rogers has not been; and I have not returned my visits as I fully expected—St. Anthony being jealous of my attention to anything but himself.—Com Bainbridge looks badly, it is said he has a complaint in his throat which must kill him—The charges of Ariel seem to wear a threatening esprit—He is said to be an adventurer—He pretends he can produce witnesses—

					L. C. Adams


Title: From John Quincy Adams to Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams, 22 July 1822
From: Adams, John Quincy
To: Adams, Louisa Catherine Johnson

					My dearest Louisa.
					Washington 22. July 1822.

				We continue to be delighted almost daily with your journalizing Letters—which together with our visits to the theatre, enliven the dulness of our half–solitude—Scarcely a day passes indeed but I have new visitors at my Office; but they all merely candidates for Office, and though of course all persons of extraordinary merit, their conversation has no tendency to make or keep one cool, in these dog–dayson the progress of the feud between Coll. Cumming and Mr M Duffie, I marvel a little, and meditate much—I marvel chiefly, that with all the publicity that has for so long a time been given to it, the cause of the duel has never yet been made known—In my estimation of things that is a piece of preliminary information, essential to the making up of an opinion upon what has followed, and is like to follow—I regret that men so capable of better things, as both  those Gentlemen appear to be, should suffer their Passions to lead their fortitude into the direction which it has taken—And there is an inflexibility in the conduct of Cumming, which seems akin to bloodthirstiness—But it must be considered that he is as eager to expose his own life, as to take that of his antagonist, and according to the code of single combat, his course has at least the appearance of consistency. Yet if they are to fight again I cannot help wishing his adversary may be as successful at the second shot as he was at the first—I have some curiosity to learn, whether with a ball lodged in the small of his back, he would be as earnest for another shot then and there, as he was for a chance against an adversary in that conditionFrom the explanation which judge Johnson has given, it would seem that he really did not intend to reflect upon the court of Magistrates and Freeholders. I have not seen his pamphlet, and do not know whether he has assigned the reason, why he did just at that time publish anonymously the narrative which gave offence.George and I, and all the family here are well, save gasping for breath from the heat—I am drudging like a slave, in self-defence against brother Jonathan, though I know very well that his character can never be put down much lower than he has put it himself, by his reply to my Remarks—But through he had as good defence to make of himself, he did turn upon me with a new quiver of Liliputian arrows—which I have thought it my duty to shake off—My present intention is if he writes again to let him have the last word; but I have not done with his late publication yet—I see the public are getting weary of the controversy; But they are the first to shew it, who are afraid that I shall not leave even a nail in their hands to scratch me with.On Saturday we had for a farce at the theatre, the Midnight Hour, a translation from the French of Ruse contre Ruse, ou Guerre ouverte—Do you remember seeing it at poor Coulaincourt’s? and the comments to which it gave rise there?—I believe it was his compliment de clôture, at the Court of Alexander—It was very amusing then, and is now.George is plunged head over ears in the Fortunes of Nigel.Yours affectionately.

					J. Q. A.


Title: From John Quincy Adams to Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams, 23 July 1822
From: Adams, John Quincy
To: Adams, Louisa Catherine Johnson

					7.My dearest Louisa.
					Washington 23.  July 1822.

				Your delightful journal of Friday and Saturday has just come to hand—What diverts me most in it, is the regular Saturday Night’s indisposition of the Horses—The heat here on Saturday was almost suffocating—Since then it has been more supportable, but is yet very oppressive—A furlough of six weeks would be delicious to me—but you know some of my reasons for not taking it this year—I am weary and sick at heart of what they call the diplomatic “controversy”—and have been much more mortified than proud of a victory over brother Jonathan—I had never had any ill–will to him, and did all but intreat him not to force himself and me before Congress and the Nation—Mr Frye was at our house last Evening—his wife and family are well, and so are we—The City blessed be God is so healthy, that Dr Huntt told me last week he had nothing to do, and was going to take a leave of absence.Did you see the Account of the celebration of Independence somewhere in Vermont—The Oration of Miss Cole, and the “four and twenty damsels all in a row,” that represented the States—I like it so much, that I wished a speedy downfall to the Independence of them all; for the benefit of the “rising Generation.”I enclose you a Letter from Mrs Boyd, and remain, ever / faithfully yours

					J. Q. A.


Title: From John Adams to John Quincy Adams, 24 July 1822
From: Adams, John
To: Adams, John Quincy

my dear Son,
Quincy July 24th. 1822—

At the request of our worthy friend and excellent Neighbour Dr Amos Holbrook; I transmit you the inclosed papers, praying you to convey them to the Superintendent of the Patent Office, If I knew Dr Thornton was there I would have transmitted them to him. But I think I have heard some other Gentleman was there, and that he was in some other station—My Compliments to him, if you please—
It is requested the answer may be made to Capn. William Mellus of Dorchester state of Massachusetts, to the care of Dr Amos Holbrook of Milton—Or it may be addressed to me—There are thirty dollars inclosed to pay the fees—
Capn. Mellus is represented to me as a very worthy Man whose integrity industry, & enterprise have not been abated by his Misfortunes, though he has lost a Ship at Sea—
If you cannot come on yourself, I wish Mrs Adams would, and bring with her, her Brother Johnson The Air of Quincy Sea, & rockey Mountains would do her more good, than all the air and Physick of Philadelphia—I am your affectionate Father
John Adams


Title: From Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams to John Quincy Adams, 24 July 1822
From: Adams, Louisa Catherine Johnson
To: Adams, John Quincy

					Philadelphia 24-25 July 1822

				July 24 We passed the Eveng at Mrs. Fishers where we met a small party consisting of Mrs. Harrisson, pretty Mrs. Morris, a Mr. Gardner just from Liverpool; Mr. Morris, Mr Gilpin, and Dr. Chapman—The eveng passed in social chat in the course of which I made some grand errors, about the Feudal system which I am very little acquainted with; but concerning which the young Gentleman with whom I conversed, seemed to wish to display the pedantry of his Law Knowledge, altogether lost upon me; as not having gone through the course, I could not be a competent judge of his superior attainments—This waste of learning was really to be regreted, and I most sincerely wished it had been better applied—During our visit we had a tremendous thunder Shower, and were obliged to return home in the midst of it.—Dr Chapman is thought a great wit; but I perceived nothing particularly striking in his conversation—The Thermometer fell 10 degrees in 10 minutes25 Mr. Hopkinson called on us at five o’clock and we left Philadelphia in the Steam Boat—Aetna for Borden Town, with a large party going to the Sea shore Mr. H tried hard to amuse us, and we had a great deal of conversation upon a variety of topics. He told me Genl Jackson had become very religious and was in dreadful health—He says that his coming to Congress depends upon himself; but he does not think he will serve. All seem to have a horror of the turbulence and factions of the ensuing Congress, and a dread of being a party in it—We arrived at Borden Town at about ten oclock, and found Mrs. & Miss Hopkinson with Miss Mays who were at the door to receive us—Mrs. H— is much changed since you saw her; more so than I could possibly have imagined—She was in remarkable good spirits and made many good Puns—They told me Prince Senders had got into complete disgrace in consequence of some bad conduct; but what I could not ascertain and could scarcely believe it possible that we ever could have been at his entertainments in England.—They were much diverted at my account of his entertainments, to which I did all the justice in my power—Among the Passengers in the Steam Boat, we found Mr. Noeli who I had completely forgotten—He told me Anduaga was at New York; and that He (Anduaga) was to leave that City on his way to Niagara and the Lakes on Monday next—I told him I understood in Philadelphia that the Minister had sailed for Europe some time since; at which he seemed both hurt and surprized; and answered not yet, though he did not know how soon it might happen—He told me also that Onis had requested a leave of Absence from England, on account of Clementina’s health but to go to Bigniéres but he was refused—He likewise informed me that Yruco had been recalled from France, and that Berdaxi was likely to go there—Anduaga is much disliked here; they say he is sulky, proud and arrogant, and has nothing either in mind or person to make up for these failings—Zea is also recalled from Constantinople; as they Spain will not keep a Minister there—All this news I suppose you know. Dashkoff and his Wife have met with a succession of misfortunes such as having their house at Constantinople accidentally burnt down, and all their furniture clothes &ca &ca destroyed—They are now in Petersburg heartily wishing themselves back in America as they have no immediate prospect of employment. The Emperor gave them a handsome sum to repair their loss—We heard much of King Joseph and his daughter, but did not see his place—At three we left Borden Town and embarked in the Steam Boat, when lo and behold she was aground, and we had the pleasure like Satalus of gazing on the place which contained our friends, without the possibility of enjoying their society or conversation for upwards of two hours; the wind being so high, and the difficulty of egress from the Boat, making it impossible to land; and so cold that we could only lament not being provided with winter clothing—A good fat red faced handsome looking John Bull assured us, that the American Steam Boats were not to be compared to those built in Canada; as  how was it possible they should be, when the Ingirns  w (Engines) were all made in England—There were a Mr & Mrs Rice from Richmond with their Niece Miss Marshall, and a Miss McCulloch of Baltimore—They were pleasant and chatty: full of conversation about Boston from whence they had just returned delighted with every thing they had seen, and the attention they had met with—I suspected it was Mr. Rice the Baptist Clergyman and his Wife, but could not ascertain positively—We got home at about ten o’clock shivering with cold and very hungry—The News we heard at Borden Town was that the famous Miss Wright was arrested in England for Treason; and that the Yellow Fever was very bad in Philadelphia. If the arrest is as correct as the report of the sickness, we may know how much to believe—Gen Cate is Master of an Eating House at Paris set up under the patronage of the Americans—My journal is a pot pourri, in which you find much nonsence now and then relieved by something a little better; but if it can afford interest sufficient to amuse you for a few minutes; it fully answers every purpose to your affectionate Wife

					L. C. Adams


Title: From John Adams to MA Town of Quincy, 25 July 1822
From: Adams, John
To: Town of Quincy, MA

					July 25, 1822

				Know all Men by these Presents,—That I John Adams of Quincy in the County of Norfolk Esquire, In consideration of the kindness with which my former conveyance dated the twenty fifth of June 1822, has been  accepted, and in further consideration of all the motives enumerated in that instrument and of various other causes—not necessary to be stated particularly, Do hereby give, grant, and convey, to the Inhabitants of the Town of Quincy in their corporate capacity and their successors forever, the following parcels of land, to wit; First, Six acres of Cedar Swamp in the Town of Braintree, in the tract called Hubbards Swamp, which I bought of Capt. Benjamin Beale;—Secondly,—My pasture situated partly in Braintree and partly in Quincy, containing seventeen Acres and a half, which I bought of Elkanah Thayer;—Thirdly—Two pieces of Cedar Swamp situate in Gardners swamp so called, one of which I bought of Caleb Faxon, the other of William Thayer, which when I bought them I understood were in Quincy, but which I now am informed are in Braintree; These are all which I know or suspect to belong to me but if any other morsel should be found to belong to me in that  Town I give it to the Town of Quincy; Fourthly, My pasture in Quincy formerly known by the name of Babel pasture containing fifty one Acres, more or less, which I bought of the Honble. Cotton Tufts, as Executor to the Will of Norton Quincy Esquire; Fifthly, Eight acres of land in the Town of Quincy, near the Meeting House, bounded easterly on the County road, Southerly on land of Lemuel Brackett Esquire, Westerly on my own land, as the fence now stands, Northerly on my own land by a line to be drawn from the western Boundary parallel to the line against Mr. Brackett so as to include Mr. Hancock’s ancient cellar and well.—To have and to hold all the foregoing tracts and parcels of land to the Inhabitants of the Town of Quincy, and their successors forever,  in their corporate capacities, Upon the Conditions following: First, Provided that plots be taken by skilful surveyors and recorded in the Town Books within a reasonable time.—Secondly, Provided that these lands shall be managed and conducted upon the same principles, under the same conditions, restrictions, limitations, forfeiture and supervisors, and the profits applied to the same ends and purposes with those in the former deed.—Thirdly, Provided that when the objects mentioned in the former deed are obtained a stoneschool house shall shall be erected over the cellar, which was under the House anciently built by the Revd. Mr. John Hancock, the father of John Hancock, that great, generous, disinterested, bountiful benefactor of his Country once President of Congress and afterwards Governor of this state, whose great exertions and unlimited sacrifices this nation is so deeply indebted for her Independance and present prosperity, who was born in this house, and which house was afterwards purchased and inhabited by the Revd. learned ingenious and eloquent Lemuel Bryant, Pastor of this Congregation, which house was afterwards purchased by and inhabited by an Honble. friend of my younger years, Colo. Josiah Quincy, and also inhabited by his son Josiah Quincy Junior, a friend of my riper years, a Brother Barrister at Law, with whom I have been engaged in many arduous contests at the Bar, who was as ardent a patriot as any of his age and next to James Otis the greatest Orator.—Fourthly, That as soon as the funds will be sufficient, a school master should be procured, learned in the greek, and roman languages, and if thought advisable, the Hebrew, not to make learned hebriaians, but to teach such young men as choose to learn it, the Hebrew Alpabet, the rudiments of the Hebrew Grammar, and the use of the Hebrew Grammer and Lexicon;—That in after life they may pursue the study to what extent they please; but I hope the future M will not think me too presumptuous if I advise them to begin their lessons—in Greek and Hebrew, by compelling their pupils to take their pens and write over and over again copies of the Greek and Hebrew Alphabets in all their Variety of Characters, over and over again until they are perfect masters of those Alphabets and Characters, this will be as good an exercise in chirography as they can use, and will stamp those Alphabets and characters upon their tender minds and vigorious memories so deeply that the impression will never wear out, and will enable them at any period of their future lives to study those languages to any extent with great ease.—In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this twenty fifth day of July, in the year of Our Lord—One thousand eight hundred and twenty two.—

					John Adams.(Seal)

					Signed sealed and delivered in presence of,—
				Jno. DavisI. P. DavisJosiah QuincyJosiah Quincy, JrNorfolk Ss. 27. July, 1822.Personally appeared the Hon. John Adams and acknowledged the above instrument to be his free act and deed, the same being by him Subscribed,—BeforeJosiah Quincy,—Justice of the Peace throughoutthe Commonwealth of Massachusetts.Dedham August 7th: 1822.Received and recorded with Norfolk Deeds. Book 64 Page 235.Attest,James FoordRegr.True Copy as of Record, Attest.Mottram Vesey,Clerk of the Town of Quincy.


Title: From John Quincy Adams to Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams, 25 July 1822
From: Adams, John Quincy
To: Adams, Louisa Catherine Johnson

				8.
					My dearest friends
					Washington 25. July 1822

				Another number of your journal came to hand this day—I mark your advice, to say nothing more upon the subject of the “diplomatic controversy,” and I am much inclined that way myself—I have no desire to put him down lower than he has put himself; but the opinions upon objects of great interest, avowed and urged in his Letters want putting down, much more than the man—And I have written what would put them down forever—and make Walsh ashamed of what he has said in their favour—Whether I shall publish it or not is a question—But I have it nearly all written, and mean to finish it completely.  Walsh has contradicted me, by a subterfuge—He says that his Editorial remarks of 10. May were all written by himself—but the professions, and the apologies,  and the vouchers, of which they consist, all came from Russell himself directly or indirectly—Russell’s friend through whom the manuscript was communicated, vouched for its correctness as a copy—It was not correct—It was neither the original nor the duplicate—but a mongrel bred from both—The remark that the Letters being private, did not apt imply that it was secret, must have come from Russell, or it was a remark that Walsh should not have made; for it misled the public—The Letter was secret as well as private—Secret at least to those whom it accused—I did not and do not desire that Mr Walsh should side with me in this matter—All I asked of him was neutrality—He says the facts against Russell are overwhelming—This is more than I desired him to say—The Verdict of the Public was already given—But I think he ought not to have contradicted me; asto the Editorial remarks; at least without admitting that although written by himself, he had the substance of them from Mr Russell, or his friend; which was all I meant to say.I enclose you a Letter from Mrs: Smith at Pensacola; which was opened, not by me, but by mr Calhoun, to whom it was taken by mistake—I have no doubt it was unintentional on his part, and presume it was not read by him—But as it was sent open to me, I did read it, and from its contents am afraid of seeing them here every hour—I shall take no pleasure in that Event for I have lately learnt something, which has disgusted me with him, more than ever.26. JulyWith the dawn of this morning I awaked and ejaculated a blessing to Heaven upon the gem jubile of our Marriage—More than a half of your life and nearly half of mine have we travelled hand in hand in our pilgrimage through this valley, not alone of tears—We have enjoyed together great and manifold blessings and for many of them I have been indebted to you—May the Guardian Angel of our Union or that all powerful being whose superintending Providence is the Guardian Angel of all, bless us for the future, in proportion as he has blessed us for the past, in the vicissitudes of sorrow and of joy, which constitute the sum of all human destiny, may we proceed in harmony, and in conscious integrity to the end of our career on Earth—If it be the will of our Creator that we should live to celebrate the full jubile of this day, may it be with equal and unabated affection for each other, and may it find our children established and prosperous in life, virtuous and useful—And if to either or both of us a shorter date is allotted may we be gathered to our fathers in Peace, and leave behind a to our posterity, a memory and a name not, as stimulants to pride but as model, for imitation.And so I bid you my beloved farewell

					J. Q Adams


Title: From John Adams to George Washington Adams, 27 July 1822
From: Adams, John
To: Adams, George Washington

my dear Grandson
Quincy July 27th. 1822

I have mislay’d your letter and therefore cannot refer to it. I hope Mr Russell has his fill, your Father’s rejoinder is as some of the Southern papers express it, like the waters of the Mississippi, without “o’er-flowing full” There is but one vocce in this part of the world, and that is of disapprobation of Mr Russell’s conduct. The testimony’s of Mr. Brent and Mr Bailey are clenchers, and demonstrate that either Mr Russell’s memory is a sieve or his sense of the sanctity of truth a reed shaken in the wind.—
If your Father cannot come this way, I wish your Mother would and bring your Uncle Johnson and yourself—I am confident your Uncle’s health would be promoted by the air of Quincy Boston & Cambridge—Your two Classmates Upham & Belin did me the honor of a visit, & requested a particular rememberance to you.—Upham has gained a prize. Quincy is as steady as a mill, as studious as a Monk, as polite as he always was, & as reserved as General Washington. I wish I could say all this of you. you are however pritty good, and completely so, in the puntuallity with which you write to me—There is a new public journal printed at Plymouth under the title of the old Colony memorial for which I wish you or your Father would subscribe, it is but two dollars a year, & would bring into your family more knowledge of the early history of America than  you would probably acquire in twenty years without it.—
I find that the politicaster’s are now practicing the policy of Genll Hamilton who travelled through new England, and wrote through the southern states to convince his friends that Adams could not be chosen, he could not stand against Jefferson, that to keep out Jefferson their only resource was to sett up another man in the person of Genll. Charles Cotesworth Pinckney—similar Politicasters are now practicing the same system in Maine & Massachusetts, they give out that Mr Adams cannot be chosen, The southern states are so much more populous they overpower us in Number’s, in such a manner that New England has no chance to obtain a President let their Candidate be ever so preeminent in talents, virtues, experience services or merits of any kind, this comfortable doctrine is now running like streaks of lightning through New England & I believe some people connive at it.—And secretly incourage it, in hope of future Hartford Conventions & seperations of the Union—
You may show this letter to your Father, but to no-other person without his permission. Not even to Mr Bailey.—
I am your affectionate, Grand Father
John Adams


Title: From Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams to John Quincy Adams, 27 July 1822
From: Adams, Louisa Catherine Johnson
To: Adams, John Quincy

					Philadelphia 27-29 July 1822

				July 27 I did not see the account you speak of in the Vermont paper, but your joke was not lost although it is un pen lest—.The young Ladies perhaps would have no objection as times go. Female modesty is certainly not the order of the day in this or any other Country, that I am acquainted with—We were invited to take Tea with Mrs. Fisher last Eveng. but my brother was so desponding we declined going, and passed the Eveng at home—Mr Watts of Carolina is gone to New York by way of retirement, to study Spanish; you understand the pour quoi? Major Roberdeau informs us that Mr. Calhoun is not going to northward—Walsh is quite sick, and cannot get over your thrust about his neutrality, which I believe he is a little ashamed of. But it evidently proceeded from the powerful attraction of Mrs. R. whose feelings he wished to spare—If Calhoun remains at Washington why cannot you leave it for a short time? What is this affair that the National Intelligencer has got hold of about a  visit from the Military Corps at Harvard to Capt Shaw? I hope it will bring no trouble to our poor boy.The remedy which I suggested for my Horses proved very efficacious. They had no return of their Weekly Intermittent—General Brown is recovering very slowly and still confined to his Chamber the greater part of the time—His spirits are however so much better, that the Dr. thinks it will hasten his cure—He is attended by both Physick and Chapman. They have pronounced his recovery certain—.28 Mary was very sick of a billious attack we therefore did not go to Church—We have the usual difficulty to prevail on her to do any thing for it; but our indefatigable Hostess will succeed at last; and she is likely to produce the best possible effects on the mind as well as the body of the young Lady—While we were riding Mr Walsh called; and in the Eveng Mrs. Lewis with her Son and daughter returned my visit—Nothing new—My brother very unwell—Much more emaciated than when you saw him—This alarms me very much. His Legs have perfectly wasted to stiks—The Dr. however holds out hopes and this is all: I have to contend against my own fears29 Your very very kind Letter is just brought N. 8. and I find I made a most curious mistake in one year; so that our Silbern Hochseit, was complete when I supposed it a year off—You possess the happy wit of saying or writing things in so superlative a style it makes every effert on my part appear cold insipid, I might say almost vulgar—but when the heart speaks, it is of little importance whether the language is elegant; as its powerful expression is always felt, and mostly appreciated—In our children we have hitherto been blessed; may the God whom we adore continue to us this to me greatest of all blessings and reward them for the happiness they may afford us in our age—I am shocked at what you observe concerning Mr. S– Poor Kitty—Mrs. Powell remarked the evening we passed with her, that “in the course of her long life she had observed, that those who act well during life where always sooner or later rewarded; as reversing the case they were punished in this our world”—This has certainly been in some measure exemplified in their case; for surely nothing prospers with them. God knows how their difficulties are to terminate; for instead of diminishing they appear to encrease tenfold with every attempt to relieve them—.Upon the subject of this “Diplomatic Controversy” you have altogether misunderstood me if you suppose I wish you to suppress or detain a peace already promised to the publick; and which is looked for with the greatest impatience! No! much is expected from you because you are able and willing to perform much; and will throw new lights upon subjects of the highest importance to the Nation—Far be it from me my best friend to advise anything so unjust both to yourself and the Country—My advice was meant as it regards any future reply to a man who has already proved himself so unworthy of either publick or private confidence, on a suggestion made to me of more writing on his part—And from the conviction that if he wrote it could only be with the intention of wearying the publick with the   subject, as a vindication of himself is himself is impossible—Many people here think you cannot write too much; among them is Mr. Walsh. As it regards the old subject of neutrality, poor W. is I believe heartily ashamed of it—W. Patterson was the friend through whom Mr. R managed his business, and W. pretends to have thought him an impartial person—No matter! It is sometimes our interest to over look little piccadillo’s of this kind, and as you sing So triumphc on the occasion you much be generous enough to forget and forgive—He is an able man; and it is better to have him for a friend than an adversary—How came Mr Calhoun with Kitty’s Letter? Fortunately there was no observation in it concerning himself—As it is a picture of distress, he probably will deny having read it (which I do not doubt he did) and, forget the circumstances altogether—Tell George to send me the Copy of your piece of poetry addressed to Ellen Nicholas on laughing at Church. It is in Poetry Book copied by Mary and ready to enclose—I cannot thank you sufficiently for writing me so often. This is another addition to the debt of affection of your Wife

					L C A.