ALS signed “J. Q. Adams,” one page, 8 x 9.5, March 22, 1833. Letter to Solomon Miles, corresponding secretary to the American Institute of Instruction. In full: “I received some weeks since your letter of the 16th of January last communicating to me a vote of the American Institute of Instruction requesting me to deliver an Introductory Address at their next annual meeting to take place the ensuing twenty-second day of August. It would have afforded me great pleasure to comply with the wishes of the Institute; but engagements of an indispensable nature will engage my time and occupations during the ensuing Summer, so that I regret to say that it will not be in my power. An Apology is due to you, and to the Institute for the delay which has been interposed to the transmission of the Answer. It has been occasioned by the Circumstances that I was much indisposed at the time when I received your Letter, to which has been superadded [sic] the presence of public business at the close of the Session of Congress.” Reverse of the second integral page bears an ownership stamp of renowned surgeon and collector Dr. Max Thorek. In fine condition, with small marginal binding holes to left edge, mounting remnants to reverse of second integral page, with a clipped caption affixed to front of page. Adams was the first of only two former presidents to continue his political career after leaving the presidency, serving as a nine-term Massachusetts representative, and unsuccessfully running for governor in 1833, the combination of which undoubtedly led to Adams declining this particular speaking engagement. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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