Adams, John Quincy (1767-1848) [Album autographed by John Quincy Adams and Marquis de Lafayette].
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01826 Author/Creator: Adams, John Quincy (1767-1848) Place Written: Washington, D.C.; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph manuscript signed Date: 1825 Pagination: 1 v. (3 p.) ; 21 x 13 cm. Order a Copy
A note by Lafayette dated January 23, 1825 indicates he was an "old friend" of the parents of the young lady who owned this album. Adams writes a seven-line poem dated March 10, 1825. A note from William White dated March 23, 1825 quotes Proverbs. Three other notes, New Haven, Buffalo and New York, 1865 news clipping on Palmerston death, one small broadside concerning $1 contribution to the Washington Monument and piece of embroidery. Bound by P. Thompson, Washington City, in red ribbed morocco binding with gilt decorative board.
Fair Lady may thy lot be sweet
As mortals lot may be;
And whensoever thine eye shall meet
This page - A Hero shall repeat
His blessing upon thee.
Propitious be the Power divine
To his orison, and to mine.
John Quincy Adams
Washington 10. March 1825
Notes: The above poem was written by Adams in an album, owned by a young woman who was a family friend of the Adams'. It contains other notes and poems, including one from Marquis de Lafayette. Additionally, the album includes proverbs of the time and newspaper clippings.
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