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Adams, John, 1735-1826 to Dr. Benjamin Rush

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00704 Author/Creator: Adams, John, 1735-1826 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: April 18, 1790 Pagination: 4 p. ; 23 x 19 cm. Order a Copy

Also discusses corruption and his unhappiness as Vice President. Very affectionate towards Rush. Beliefs on government and other reflections.

Adams, John, 1735-1826
Rush, Benjamin, 1746-1813
The New Nation, 1783-1815
President
Vice President
Politics
Government and Civics
Corruption and Scandal
Freedom and Independence
Declaration of Independence
Congress
Election
Global History and US Foreign Policy
The Early Republic

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