The Works of John Adams, vol. 1 (Life of the Author)
A 10 volume collection of Adams’ most important writings, letters, and state papers, edited by his grandson. Vol. 1 contains a life of Adams by his grandson.
The Works of John Adams, Second President of the United States: with a Life of the Author, Notes and Illustrations, by his Grandson Charles Francis Adams (Boston: Little, Brown and Co., 1856). 10 volumes. Vol. 1.
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- Editor: Charles Francis Adams
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Table of Contents
- PREFACE.
- CONTENTS OF VOLUME I.
- THE LIFE OF JOHN ADAMS.
- PRELIMINARY. RESPECTING THE FAMILY OF ADAMS.
- CHAPTER I.: Education of Mr. Adams—School at Worcester—Choice of a Profession.
- CHAPTER II.: Study and Practice of the Law until March, 1770.
- JONATHAN SEWALL TO JOHN ADAMS.
- JOHN ADAMS TO JONATHAN SEWALL.
- JOHN ADAMS TO JONATHAN SEWALL.
- CHAPTER III.: The Boston Massacre—Defence of the Soldiers—Relations to the Patriots down to June, 1774.
- CHAPTER IV.: Entrance into Public Life—The Congress of 1774—Services from that Time until the Declaration of Independence.
- BY THE GREAT AND GENERAL COURT OF THE COLONY OF MASSACHUSETTS BAY. A PROCLAMATION.
- CHAPTER V.: Conference with Lord Howe—Origin of Parties—Foreign and Domestic Policy—Services in Congress, from July, 1776, until November, 1777.
- CHAPTER VI.: Commission to France—Services in forming a Constitution for Massachusetts—Commission to negotiate Treaties with Great Britain—The Mediation of Russia and Austria—Negotiations in Holland.
- TO THE COUNT DE VERGENNES.
- CHAPTER VII.: The Negotiation and Signature of the Treaty of Peace with Great Britain.
- CHAPTER VIII.: Illness in Europe—Commercial Treaties—Mission to the Court of Great Britain.
- CHAPTER IX.: Organization of the new Government—Election and Services as Vice-President of the United States.
- CHAPTER X.: The Presidency.
- CHAPTER XI.: Retirement from Public Life—Occupations—Relations with Jefferson—Death.
- “TO JOHN ADAMS.
- ‘Independence forever!’ ”
- LIBERTATEM, AMICITIAM, FIDEM, RETINEBIS
- APPENDIX.
- TO SAMUEL QUINCY.
- A.: (Page 133.)
- B.: (Page 320.) EXTRACT FROM THE BOSTON PATRIOT, 15 MAY, 1811.
- C.: (Page 377.) FROM THE BOSTON PATRIOT, 23 OCTOBER, 1811.
- D.: (Page 393.) FROM THE BOSTON PATRIOT, 21 AUGUST, 1811.
- E.: (Page 394.) EXTRACTS FROM THE “MONITEUR UNIVERSEL.” NO. 358. DIMANCHE, DÉCEMBRE 23, 1792.
- F.: (Page 398.)
- G.: (Page 523.)
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