Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 to William Plumer
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00529.03 Author/Creator: Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 Place Written: St. Petersburg, Russia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: May 13, 1812 Pagination: 4 p. ; 23 x 19 cm. Order a Copy
Discusses his isolation and the lack of fresh news, his criticisms the writings of a man named Walsh (probably Robert Walsh), his opposition to War of 1812, and his inability to write openly because his letters are opened and read in transit. Adams was then minister to St. Petersburg. Plumer was then Governor of New Hampshire. Document paginated 285-88 at top center.
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