Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 to Barbara O'Sullivan Addicks
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00693.05 Author/Creator: Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: May 20, 1844 Pagination: 2 p. ; 25 x 20 cm. Order a Copy
Thanks her for the copy she sent of her "pocket manual treating the Science of the French Language" ("An elementary practical book for learning to speak the French language, expressly adapted to the capacity of children. Tr. from the German of Doctor J.H.P. Seidenstuecker") and indicates he sent a copy, per her request, to the National Intelligencer. Apologizes for not responding promptly and explains why he cannot give her manual the scrutiny it deserves, citing the volume of letters he receives.
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