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Essay - "A British Merchant" (James Monroe) 28 May 1806
dispute between the United States and Spain regarding the boundary of Louisiana and Spanish spoliations of American vessels; causes of poor relations between the United States and Great Britain
From Joel Abbott, 19 May 1819
welcome to Washington, Georgia
From Abigail Adams, 3 April 1813
asks return of letter written to her by John Quincy Adams; asks him to forward a packet to Adams in Russia; asks about possibility of Adams returning to the United States
From Abigail Adams, 20 April 1813
acknowledges receipt of JM's letter; marriage to public figure has forced her to make many sacrifices; pleased that James Madison and JM are satisfied with John Quincy Adams's abilities; had hoped that he would return home but understands the…
From John Quincy Adams, 22 November 1794
forwards documents relating to the seizure of an American vessel chartered by Mr Boylston and asks JM's assistance in securing its release; high cost of insuring American vessels; would like to begin regular correspondence with JM when relations…
From John Quincy Adams, 23 February 1795
hopes that JM is successful in improving French-American relations; United States intends to maintain friendly relations with the new Dutch revolutionary government; relations between France and Holland; has relayed request for more evidence in the…
From John Quincy Adams, 12 March 1795
food shortages in Europe will create market for American produce; political affairs in the Netherlands; unsettled state of affairs in the Netherlands is obstructing American trade; has to deal with both Dutch and French officials; asks if it is…
From John Quincy Adams, 23 March 1795
asks JM to forward letter to Mr Johnson; orders given to allow American vessels to enter Dutch ports; domestic affairs in Holland; hopes for peace in Europe; no word from State Department
From John Quincy Adams, 30 March 1795
introduces Baron de Rehausen; American vessels allowed to enter Dutch ports without interference; Dutch political affairs unsettled; informed de Rehausen that he could leave book requested by Adams with JM temporarily
From John Quincy Adams, 16 May 1795
has forwarded papers to be delivered to Thomas Pinckney; pleased by news of political stability in France; negotiation of treaty between France and the Netherlands; seizure of American ships and cargoes by the French; security of American property in…
From John Quincy Adams, 8 July 1795
acknowledges receipt of letters and papers; seizure of American property by French from Russian ship; does not need draft provided by the State Department for purchase of supplies; ask JM to forward letter from the Swedish minister at the Hague