Lot 42
Adams, John. Beautifully matted and framed with engraved plaques and a portrait of Adams, to an overall size of 25 x 23½". 2nd President of the United States, 1797-1801.
Autograph Letter Signed, one page, quarto, Quincy, October 1794. At the time this letter was written, John Adams was Vice President under Washington (during their second term together). To General Benjamin Lincoln. Adams's letter concerns his wife's monetary needs. In full:
"Dear Sir,
I have left a note in Mrs. Adams's hand for 400 Dollars. If she should have occasion for it, will you be so good as to let her have it and draw upon me or I will remit it to you upon notice from her or you. I wish you a pleasant Winter, and fewer Tracasseries than will probably irritate.
Your Friend - John Adams".
Inscribed below: "This letter was received from Josiah Quincy Esq., who received it from the Grandson of the writer - Charles Francis Adams Esq. To be sent to me at request of Mrs. T.H. Perkins I am J. Morris."
Fine.
Estimated Value $5,000 - 7,500.
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