Adams Family Correspondence

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A growing tension between the United States and Great Britain permeates the 236 letters printed in Volume 16 of Adams Family Correspondence. The Embargo Act of 1807 cut off trade with the British in response to the harassment of American ships. John and Abigail Adams witnessed... Read More

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Adams Family Correspondence

From Quincy, MA, John and Abigail Adams watched and felt the impact of a US embargo on British trade, while Senator John Quincy Adams drew Federalist ire for his role in its passage. In 236 letters, Volume 16 reveals Thomas Boylston Adams marrying and becoming a father and sister Nabby weathering the South American adventure of her eldest son.

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A growing tension between the United States and Great Britain permeates the 236 letters printed in Volume 16 of Adams Family Correspondence. The Embargo Act of 1807 cut off trade with the British in response to the harassment of American ships. John and Abigail Adams witnessed their neighbours' ensuing economic hardships and felt the sting of knowing that their son played a role in its passage.

The efforts of US Senator John Quincy Adams to balance conscience with party and family loyalties are revealed in earnest correspondence, culminating in his resignation in the face of withering Federalist criticism. Louisa Catherine Adams's loyalties were always with her senator husband, though her attentions were focused on raising their children. Family concerns also occupied Thomas Boylston Adams. He married Ann Harrod, and together they added two children to the growing flock under Abigail's wing at Peacefield.

Farther afield was the Adamses' daughter, Nabby, who from New York shepherded her maturing sons through school and into adulthood. Nabby's son William was caught up in foreign intrigue when he joined an expedition of Francisco de Miranda aimed at liberating Venezuela from Spanish rule. To the relief of all the Adamses, William safely returned home.

In the background of all these activities was the concern of the Adamses and of all Americans who wondered if the young republic would survive a military test with Britain. The letters printed in this volume tell these stories and more, providing invaluable commentary by the people who again experienced uncertain days in the early American republic.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780674247741

Publisher: Harvard University Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 July 2025

Country: United States

Imprint: Harvard University Press

Contributors:

Edited by Sara Georgini
Edited by Sara Martin
Edited by R. M. Barlow
Edited by Gwen Fries
Edited by Amanda Mathews Norton
Edited by Neal E. Millikan
Edited by Hobson Woodward
Edited by Miriam Liebman

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 40.0mm

Width: 165.0mm

Height: 248.0mm

Weight: 1241g

Pages: 568

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Adams Family American & Canadian History Biography & Memoir History & Military Journals Non-Fiction Series: Adams Papers Stationery

About the Author

Hobson Woodward is Series Editor for the Adams Family Correspondence of the Adams Papers at the Massachusetts Historical Society. Sara Martin is Editor in Chief of the Adams Papers at the Massachusetts Historical Society. Miriam Liebman is Assistant Editor for the Adams Papers at the Massachusetts Historical Society. Gwen Fries is Production Editor for the Adams Papers at the Massachusetts Historical Society. Amanda M. Norton (née Amanda A. Mathews) is Digital Production Editor for the Adams Papers at the Massachusetts Historical Society. Neal E. Millikan is Series Editor for Digital Editions of the Adams Papers at the Massachusetts Historical Society. Sara Georgini is Series Editor for the Papers of John Adams of the Adams Papers at the Massachusetts Historical Society. R. M. Barlow is Research Associate for the Adams Papers at the Massachusetts Historical Society.