Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 to Silvanus Bourne

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GLC#
GLC04403
Type
Letters
Date
17 July 1798
Author/Creator
Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848
Title
to Silvanus Bourne
Place Written
Berlin, Prussia
Pagination
1 p. : address Height: 23.5 cm, Width: 19 cm
Primary time period
The New Nation, 1783-1815
Sub-Era
The Early Republic

Refers to letter of Bourne's from 10 July 1798. Written to the American General Consul in Amsterdam. Tries to console Bourne about the publication of one letter and the false statements made about the contents of another that made him appear pro-French by Russell (possibly Boston newspaper publisher John Russell). Says the controversy is minor but that the explosive atmosphere in America after the XYZ affair will make it appear worse than it is. Claims the real letter would have been innocuous and the real controversy is the breach of trust of his correspondent. Says letter is short because he must assist his sick wife.

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