to Sylvanus Bourne

Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 to Sylvanus Bourne

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GLC#
GLC03298
Type
Letters
Date
22 November 1799
Author/Creator
Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848
Title
to Sylvanus Bourne
Place Written
Berlin, Germany
Pagination
1 p. : address Height: 24 cm, Width: 20 cm
Primary time period
The New Nation, 1783-1815
Sub-Era
The Early Republic

Discusses the appointment of a consular agent at Embden, mentioning a Mr. Gregory as a possible appointee. Notes changes in France's government (Napoleon's seizing of power), doubting that it will produce a general peace in the Quasi-War between the United States and France. States that it is unlikely that "Prussia will interfere in any manner for the restoration of Peace, or that she could do much to bring it about were she ever so inclined to attempt it." Mentions two principles as the foundation for the war, but does not specify them. Written while Adams served as American Minister to Prussia. Bourne was Consul to Amsterdam.

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