Son of President John Quincy Adams (1807–1886) who served in the U.S. House of Representatives until he resigned to assume office as Ambassador to Great Britain during the Lincoln administration. ALS signed "C. F. Adams," one page both sides, 5.25 x 8, October 31, 1856. Letter to Reverend Peabody. In part, "I am glad to hear that Mr. Sabrie consents to furnish the article you desire. I like his manner of treating Revolutionary topics, neither magnifying unduly as some due, nor belittling as is the tendency of others. With regards to the copies of the work you supplied to Congress, this business has been done by the publisher without any part…of mine in it, I expressly refused to meddle with it, because I would ask no favors in that quarter. The late James Brown succeeded in obtaining the subscription on his own…I do not think I can venture to interfere with the action of the Clerk of the House of Representatives…Yet I see no reason why Mr. Cullon should not distribute the volumes in his possession, unless it be that he is too busy thinking of the Presidential election to attend to anything else, until that is settled…Still Mr. Sabrie ought to have at least the use of a copy until he can get his. The publishers, who are deeply interested in obtaining a full notice of the work, would I have no doubt cheerfully supply the volumes not in his possession, upon understanding the nature of the case." In fine condition, with pencil notation to top and mounting tape remnant to left edge. RRAuction COA.
