Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 to William Plumer, Jr.
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00047 Author/Creator: Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: December 21, 1841 Pagination: 2 p. 26 x 20 cm Order a Copy
Adams praises Plumer's volume of poems and describes his own journal writings as "volume after volume of trash." In retrospect, Adams wishes he had focused his energies on producing a great historical work. He deems Plumer's style of recording time and memories in a "poetical record" superior to the usual diary form. Some of Plumer's verse remind Adams of his own thoughts, and he lauds the poet for giving them permanent existence. Plumer was a former New Hampshire congressman.
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