Adams, John Quincy (1767-1848) to Barbara O'Sullivan Addicks
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00693.05 Author/Creator: Adams, John Quincy (1767-1848) Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 May 1844 Pagination: 2 p. ; 25 x 20 cm. Order a Copy
Thanks her for the copy she sent of her "pocket manual treating the Science of the French Language" ("An elementary practical book for learning to speak the French language, expressly adapted to the capacity of children. Tr. from the German of Doctor J.H.P. Seidenstuecker") and indicates he sent a copy, per her request, to the National Intelligencer. Apologizes for not responding promptly and explains why he cannot give her manual the scrutiny it deserves, citing the volume of letters he receives.
[McPherson's note:]
To the President --
If I had the time, I w[ou]ld gladly accompany this lady, who wishes to see you respecting a brother now in Camp Douglas who is extremely anxious to be released. His friends fear that long confinement is unsettling his mind. He is anxious to take the oath, & his friends, who are loyal citizens [inserted: of the County] of Gettysburg, Pa., guarantee that he will keep it. I respectfully commend her case to you.
Very respy
Yr obt. St.
Edw McPherson.
Jan 7 1865.
[Lincoln's endorsement on opposite panel:]
Let this man, John Swisher take the oath of Dec. 8, 1863 & be discharged.
A. Lincoln
Jan. 11. 1865
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