Adams, John (1735-1826) to Robert Fulton
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04351 Author/Creator: Adams, John (1735-1826) Place Written: Quincy, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 June 1813 Pagination: 1 p. ; 23.8 x 19.3 cm. Order a Copy
Agreeing with Fulton that "the diamons [sic] in the quarries of science are inexhaustable" and commenting "perseverance will succeed; indolence never can."
Quincy June 23. 1813
Sir
I thank you for your favour of the 17th. I am entirely of your Opinion, that the Diamons in the quarries of Science are inexhaustable: and as you have been, I hope you will continue to be Successful Miner. If I were only fifty years younger I Should be happy to dig, with you.
The two Scientific Nations have made experimental War upon us for twenty years. It is but one, that We have tried a Serious experiment of resistance. If our Success has not been very astonishing, the Want of Experience, not Genius has been wanting. Perseverance will Succeed; indolence never can. I am, Sir, with
much respect your humble Servant
John Adams
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