Adams Family Correspondence, volume 10
a.June 11. 1795
If I could take a Walk or a Ride to N. Y. in the Evening and come here again in the Morning how clever it would be!— I am Somewhat disappointed in not having recd a Line from you Since I left you—You are not sick I hope—
Mr Jay Spent last Evening with me and let me into the History of the Treaty and Negotiation, explaining his Views of its intent and operation— I can Say nothing upon it at present.
I have read 8 of Mr A’s Dispatches and 14 remain to be read.— Govt is much pleased with them.1
The Newspapers give you all the Public News.
RC (Adams Papers); internal address: “Mrs A.”
The first eight letters from JQA to Edmund Randolph were dated 22, 25 Oct., 2, 5, 7, 16, 19, and 22 Nov. 1794. The subsequent fourteen letters spanned the period 24 Nov. to 22 Jan. 1795 (Lb/JQA/3, APM Reel 127).
a.June 11. 1795
I have recd yours of the 10th and a Cordial it was, for I began to be fearful for your health.
Louisa is a good Girl for writing Such comfortable Accounts from home— I believe the Farm looks well.—
I am grieved for my Dear Johnny. He must go home with Us for northern Air.
My Love to all. When I shall get away from this City is uncertain: but I have no hopes of being excused before the End of next Week. The Treaty is of great Extent and Importance and will not be rejected nor adopted without a thorough Examination. I presume every Member will wish for such an Investigation as will enable him to render a Reason for his Vote whether Pro or Con.
I am as ever
RC (Adams Papers); internal address: “Mrs A.”
On 12 June JA wrote AA another brief note in which he reported that all senators attended the day’s session and that he expected the treaty debate to continue for at least another week (Adams Papers).