Index: Papers of John Adams, Volume 17
Adams, John (1735–1826, designated as JA in The Adams Papers)
738
Public Life
529
Diplomacy, 1785–1788, Minister to Great Britain
15
congratulated on appointment as
15
representations on evacuation of frontier posts
12
presents letter of credence to George III
13
ministry does not respond to representations by
11
opposition to appointment
9
payment of prewar debts and
10
representations on removal of slaves
8
representations on interpretation of Anglo-Amer. armistice
8
memorial to Carmarthen on frontier posts
7
proposes clarification of Anglo-Amer. armistice
8
representations on Stanhope Affair
6
appeals for assistance from
7
visits received and returned by
5
attends George III’s birthday celebration
5
dispute with Denmark over Alliance ’s prizes
5
loyalists as obstacles to mission of
6
memorial to Carmarthen on release of Amer. sailors
6
presents commission to Carmarthen
6
representations on Anglo-Amer. commerce
6
representations on payment of prewar debts
5
seeks release of R. Low
4
accounts of conferences with Carmarthen and Pitt
4
appointed consul general to Britain
4
Brit. attitude toward U.S.
5
John Jay sends cipher to
4
need to proceed expeditiously to London
5
representations on power to enforce treaty terms on states
3
Anglo-Amer. interests and French participation in Newfoundland fishery
5
Brit. doubts about authority to negotiate
3
proposed commission to settle Massachusetts–Nova Scotia boundary dispute
3
documents on slaves removed at evacuation
3
evacuation of frontier posts related to debt issue
4
permits WSS to attend Prussian military maneuvers
3
representations on prisoner of war costs
2
asks John Jay to send him state laws on trade
2
asks WSS to obtain information on markets
2
compensation for slaves taken at evacuation
2
disputes decision on capture of Amer. ships
2
Dorset offers to assist him
2
Gerry’s motives for his reports to
2
Irish rejection of Anglo-Irish union and
2
John Jay agrees with on policy
2
Jefferson’s “Code No. 8” and
2
J. Lyddiard seeks release
2
Maryland’s Bank of England stock and
3
ordination of Episcopal bishops
2
power limited in case of Nancy
2
queried about emigration to U.S.
2
quotes Articles on Congress’ power
2
representations on Massachusetts–Nova Scotia boundary dispute
2
representations on whale oil
2
Rhode Island’s money held by Brit. Treasury and
2
WSS’s prolonged absence
2
summarizes Pitt’s bill to regulate Anglo-Irish commerce
4
takes leave of French court
3
warned about candor in letters to Congress
2
account of Newfoundland Trade Bill debate
1
on Amer. desire for cordial relations
1
Amer. proposals to regulate trade and
1
anecdote about an Italian ambassador
1
on appeals of admiralty court decisions in U.S.
1
appointment of consuls general and consuls
1
appointment to France as alternative
1
arrêt providing bounty to encourage fisheries
1
asks John Jay for congressional Journals
1
attends ministers’ levee
1
attitudes toward appointment as
1
Carmarthen’s memorandum on conversation with
1
compares Brit. and French courts
1
on contracts dissolved by war and restored at peace
1
conversation with D. Hailes
1
possible corruptive influence of Britain on
1
R. Cranch informs about economic conditions
1
describes self as ideal minister
1
effect of his letters on revision of Articles
1
George III’s attitude toward Anglo-Amer. relations
1
J. Grubb seeks aid of in recovery of vessel
1
D. Hartley discusses Anglo-Amer. alliance with
1
hopes for WSS’s early arrival
1
John Jay submits letter to Congress
1
lack of reciprocity in Anglo-Amer. relations and
1
on his letters to John Jay
1
Mazzei advises to retain London printer
2
meets with archbishop of Canterbury
1
meets with Scottish merchants
1
ministry gauges public opinion
1
newspaper comments on authority of
1
notifies Congress of J. Anstey’s appointment
1
Pitt on evacuation of frontier posts
1
prepares memorandum for meeting with Carmarthen
1
prevention of Anglo-Amer. war and
1
procures documents in Massachusetts–New York boundary dispute
1
refusal to continue as if abused by Congress
1
representations on return of Maryland Bank of England stock
1
requests copies of arrêts restricting foreign manufactures
1
response to Brit. complaints of violations of peace treaty
1
sectional responses to JA’s views as
1
seeks information on Amer. debts
1
seeks information on slaves removed at Brit. evacuation
1
seeks information on states’ agreement to regulate trade
1
seeks release of S. Watson
1
sends J. Dunbar’s deposition to J. Luzac
1
states’ navigation acts and JA’s efforts as
1
suggests Massachusetts bounty on whale oil
1
suggests U.S. navigation act
1
support for in Congress
1
tells Carmarthen consequences if Anglo-Amer. issues not settled
2
thanks Congress for appointment as
1
tobacco smuggled into Britain
1
uncertain how to use France in negotiations
1
memorandum of points to be raised with Carmarthen listed
2
implementation of definitive peace treaty and
1
sends John Jay report on Brit. ministry
111
Diplomacy, 1780–1788, Mission to the Netherlands
17
Congress’ appointment of replacement for
14
fails to take official leave
7
memorial to States General
7
ordination of Episcopal ministers and
7
receives ratified 1784 loan
5
resolution of his failure to take official leave
5
seeks Congress’ permission to draw on Dutch loans
4
affection for Netherlands and States General
4
proposed new Dutch loan and
4
payment of interest on Dutch loans by
4
sends ratified 1784 loan contract to loan consortium
3
Dutch-Amer. loan (1782)
3
negotiations with Thulemeier for Prussian-Amer. treaty
3
responses to his success in
3
seeks Dutch recognition of U.S.
3
continues duties as minister
2
D. W. Lynden van Blitterswyck advises
2
takes leave of States General (1788)
1
approves funds for Dana’s negotiation in Russia
1
compares unrest in Britain and Netherlands
1
dangers of leaving Amer. debt in unfunded
1
discusses Methuen Treaty of 1703
1
C. W. F. Dumas’ assistance to
1
Dutch disappointment with Amer. trade
1
loan consortium asks for advice
1
loan consortium asks to forward letters to America for
1
Lotter protests eviction from U.S. legation
1
Patriot Party advises on protocol at court
1
payment of R. Morris’ bills and
1
proposed request for Dutch aid in Barbary negotiations
1
sends John Jay copies of Dutch-Amer. treaty and convention
46
Diplomacy, 1784–1785, Joint Commission to Negotiate Commercial Treaties
10
commissioners’ conduct of business and
3
proposals for duties in treaties negotiated by
2
account of meeting with Portuguese minister
2
France receives as plenipotentiary
2
Jefferson sends new model treaty to
2
most favored nation principle
2
sale of Amer. masts to French Navy and
2
proposed Tuscan-Amer. treaty and
1
asks Thulemeier about Prussian market
1
desires to return home upon expiration of
1
exchange of ministers with Portugal
1
on indemnity for J. B. Pecquet
1
on lack of response to commissioners’ letters
1
receives extracts on trade and economy
1
P. T. Sangrain contract for whale oil and
16
Diplomacy, 1781–1783, Joint Commission to Negotiate Anglo-American Peace
2
cessation of hostilities and
2
letter on J. Mitchell’s map
2
signs definitive peace treaty
1
wishes he had gone home after definitive treaty
1
B. West’s unfinished portrait and
12
Diplomacy, 1779–1781, Mission to Negotiate Anglo-American Treaties
4
Congress’ revocation of commissions for
2
revaluation of continental currency and
2
Vergennes advises on protocol at court
2
as de facto minister to Britain under
2
France seeks to reduce power and influence of
9
Continental Congress
3
service in and departure from
2
Continental Association (1774) and
1
meets with Howe peace commission (1776)
1
resolution recommending new state constitutions and
2
signs Declaration of Independence
6
Diplomacy, 1777–1779, 1st Joint Commission at Paris
1
E. J. Genet supplies with newspapers
4
Massachusetts
3
as possible gubernatorial candidate
1
Presidency, 1797–1800
1
nominates R. O’Bryen as consul general to Algiers
511
Opinions
115
Commerce
14
need for Amer. navigation acts
8
regulation of by the states
8
response to Brit. regulations
6
Amer. whale fishery and oil
6
must increase Franco-Amer.
4
Amer. prewar trade with Britain
4
proposed Anglo-Amer. treaty
4
payment of prewar debts
3
effect of excluding foreign ships from U.S.
3
De la Lande & Fynje’s bankruptcy
3
need to prohibit exports in Brit. ships
2
Anglo-French policies toward U.S.
2
decline in manufacture of potash
2
failure of Amer. merchants to seek out markets
2
need for duties on foreign luxuries
2
need to open trade with East Indies
2
Newfoundland Trade Bill and
2
regulation of interstate
1
admission of Amer. produce duty free
1
alien duty against Britain
1
proposed Anglo-French and Anglo-Spanish treaties
1
Anglo-French commercial relations
1
appointment of U.S. consuls in Europe
1
arrêt restricting import of manufactures
1
Britain’s balance of trade
1
Brit. attitude toward Anglo-Amer. trade
1
Brit. exclusion of Amer. ships
1
Brit. prohibition of export of tools
1
possible Brit. retaliation against Massachusetts navigation act
1
Charleston, S.C., merchants’ proposal for regulation of
1
competition between U.S. and Europe
1
concessions in return for access
1
duties on Amer. exports
1
duties on European goods formerly imported from Britain
1
effect of Brit. exclusion from Amer. market
1
effect of removing restrictions on Anglo-Amer.
1
European desire in to conclude commercial treaties
1
fish to French West Indies
1
French efforts to promote whale fishery
1
French statement on free trade
1
importance of Mediterranean to U.S.
1
New York act regulating
1
quality of French and Portuguese wines
1
tobacco sales to France
1
U.S. support for free trade
109
Great Britain
13
attitude toward relations with U.S.
9
opposition to U.S. becoming maritime power
6
appointment of U.S. minister to
6
popular support for Brit. Navigation Act
5
J. Temple’s appointment as consul to U.S.
4
belief that Amer. states can never be united
3
efforts to expand whale fishery
3
loyalist influence on policy of
2
evacuation of frontier posts by
2
negotiations with France and Spain
2
Pitt’s motives for introducing Newfoundland Trade Bill
2
political and economic situation
1
belief that U.S. will seek return to Brit. rule
1
changes in former friends of U.S.
1
character of Brit. people
1
contempt for Amer. Revolution
1
“it is the Curse of England that Offices are always sought for Men, not Men for Offices”
1
difficulties facing U.S. minister to
1
efforts to promote divisions in U.S.
1
English press as “Secret hidden Tyrants”
1
failure to use Amer. whale oil
1
may force U.S. into alliances against
1
George III’s and Charlotte’s sociability
1
jealous of trade by both its colonies and U.S.
1
need for minister to U.S. from
1
needs to respect Amer. courts’ rulings
2
Newfoundland Trade Bill debate
1
Parliament and Amer. navigation acts
1
Pitt’s reference to Canada and Nova Scotia as America
1
reaction to an Amer. navigation act
1
rise of stocks in London
1
Shelburne’s possible return to power
1
smoke and damp of London
1
supremacy of manufactures
1
U.S. annexation of Brit. possessions
1
U.S. as threat to its domination of India
1
U.S. ties with France and Netherlands enhanced by policies of
73
Individuals
3
D. W. Lynden van Blitterswyck
2
Lafayette and Society of the Cincinnati
2
J. Willard’s planned visit to Europe
48
United States
7
encouragement of manufacturing
3
encouragement of shipbuilding
2
character of Amer. people
2
effect of political and sectional divisions in
2
foreign and domestic debt
2
military and naval power of
1
Americans capable of sacrificing
1
Anglo-Amer. trade and Amer. economic problems
1
Brit. and Amer. attitudes toward each other
1
“destined beyond a doubt to be the greatest Power on Earth, and that within the Life of Man”
1
Kentucky as debtors’ haven
1
lack of Amer. economists
1
need to strengthen defenses
1
neutrality as policy of
1
ratification of Articles and
1
relief from Brit. restrictions depends on Amer. virtue
1
reports of Brit. and French parties in
1
states’ sovereignty under Articles of Confederation
1
need to unite against Brit. policies
41
Diplomacy
4
diplomacy and diplomats
4
U.S. diplomatic establishment in Europe
2
appointment of U.S. minister to Spain
2
foreign influence over U.S. diplomacy
1
alliance with France or Britain
1
Americans “have too light ideas of their foreign Affairs”
1
Anglo-French policies toward U.S.
1
cessation of Anglo-Amer. hostilities in 1783
1
possible defensive alliance against Britain
1
drafting reports to John Jay
1
effect on Britain of U.S. accession to Franco-Dutch defensive alliance
1
failure of Dana’s treaty with Russia
1
faithful execution of Anglo-Amer. peace treaty
1
France lacked confidence in
1
“he always negotiates ill, who is not in a Condition to make himself feared”
1
Spanish-Amer. relations
1
success of U.S. minister to Britain
1
possible war in East Indies
40
Miscellaneous
5
Society of the Cincinnati
4
Pennsylvania constitution
2
compensation for public servants
2
motives for seeking public office
1
attacks on his reputation
1
avarice in popular assemblies
1
Christianity as guide for human affairs
1
cost of moving to Grosvenor Square
1
foolhardiness of emigrants in going into the wilderness
1
newspapers as source for intelligence
1
Notes on the State of Virginia ’s “Passages upon Slavery, are worth Diamonds”
1
packets between U.S. and France
1
relationship between people and government
1
republican the best government
1
by requiring a candidate for office to “serve them Gratis” the people create an aristocracy
1
Temple-Sullivan dispute
1
“When Virtue is lost Ambition Suceeds”
23
Massachusetts
14
effect of its navigation act
1
Boston influence on politics in
1
Declaration of Rights and religion
1
Gerry’s warning about correspondents in
1
Mably’s objections to constitutional provisions of
1
solution to economic problems of
1
unrest in Boston over trade with Britain
22
Continental Congress
16
power to negotiate treaties and regulate trade
3
reduction of diplomats’ salaries by
1
his 1779 commissions and
17
Europe
2
Fürstenbund and Brit. policies
1
desire to take advantage of Amer. labor
1
difficulty of judging Amer. sentiments from
1
English language at courts of
1
favoring France over Britain
1
fear of the rise of U.S. in
1
Franco-Dutch defensive alliance
1
French court’s rejection of virtue
1
Prussian Army maneuvers
1
support for U.S. among lower classes in Netherlands
1
views of sovereignty in
16
Benjamin Franklin
5
U.S. should join France in future wars against Britain
3
arrival in Philadelphia of
2
Dana’s Russian mission and
2
responsible for U.S. problems in Europe
1
“no Man that ever existed had such a reputation for Wisdom and such an Influence, with so many stupid opinions”
1
reports on death or capture of
1
Vergennes’ confidence in
7
Barbary States
1
benefits for Algiers of treaty
1
deployment of naval force against
1
slavery of Amer. sailors in
160
Letters From
1
Board of Treasury (U.S.)
1
Clement Cottrell Dormer
1
Count Frederik von Reventlow
1
Joseph and Isaac Saportas
1
Nicolaas & Jacob van Staphorst
12
loan consortium (Wilhem & Jan Willink, Nicolaas & Jacob van Staphorst, and De la Lande & Fynje)
154
Letters To
1
Baron Lynden van Blitterswyck
1
Board of Treasury (U.S.)
1
Count Frederik von Reventlow
1
Nathaniel Peaslee Sargeant
1
Philippe André Joseph de Létombe
9
loan consortium (Wilhem & Jan Willink, Nicolaas & Jacob van Staphorst, and De la Lande & Fynje)
152
Personal
78
Miscellaneous
7
writes letters of introduction
5
obtains life insurance for J. A. Houdon
4
correspondence between Massachusetts Medical Society and Société royale de médecine and
4
desire to return to U.S.
5
expedites transshipment of Franklin’s baggage
3
Jefferson asks for London newspapers
3
seeks correspondence with R. King
2
appointment for W. Warren and
2
relationship with Thulemeier
2
sends missing part of Jefferson’s code
1
asks Mably to compose catechism for Congress
1
attachment to Franco-Amer. alliance
1
attacks on in Brit. newspapers
1
decides not to send letter to Gerry
1
dines with Mathers and K. Hay
1
dines with F. M. Poncet
1
dines with G. Chalut de Vérin
1
garden tour with Jefferson
1
as Honorious in M’Fingal
1
introduces J. Wingrove to Gerry
1
mathematical abilities of
1
obtains “obstetrical phantom”
1
relationship with Abbés Arnoux and Chalut
1
relationship with the Dumases
1
relationship with R. H. Lee
1
relationship with Mazzei
1
relationship with the Warrens
1
reportedly attends meeting of Revolution Society in London
1
retirement to his garden
1
seeks A. M. Cerisier’s address
1
discourages histories of the U.S. by Europeans
41
Finances
11
cost of transfer of household goods to London
4
Barclay settles accounts of
3
payment for J. A. Houdon’s life insurance
2
JQA’s expenses as Dana’s secretary and
2
offers Jefferson a cask of wine
1
cost of AA’s voyage to and residence in London
1
denies profit from diplomatic activities
1
money received in London
33
Family
6
JQA’s education and admission to Harvard
2
JQA’s reception in New York
1
JQA’s passion for poetry
55
Books and Reading
5
Mably’s Observations and
3
R. Price’s Observations
2
C. Chauncy’s Mystery Hid from Ages
2
Dalton sends newspapers to
2
J. Dumont’s Corps universel diplomatique
2
Machiavelli’s Discourses on Livy
1
D. Defoe’s History of the Union between England and Scotland
1
Hume’s “Idea of a Perfect Commonwealth”
3
Jefferson’s Notes on the State of Virginia
1
Rev. S. Mather’s Dying Legacy
1
Pocket Almanack for . . . 1786
1
A. Pope’s “Eloisa to Abelard”
1
Abbé Raynal’s Histoire and
1
George III’s private library
57
Residences
22
transfer of household furnishings to London
13
No. 8 Grosvenor Square
7
Hôtel de Rouault, Auteuil
5
U.S. legation at The Hague
2
Osborne’s Hotel, London
2
C. Storer seeks house for in London
1
desire to retire to Penn’s Hill
1
Dessein’s Hôtel d’Angleterre, Calais
1
Waterhouse lives with at Leyden
34
Travels
6
possible visit to Netherlands
3
Dorset facilitates passage through customs
1
possible return to The Hague
1
visits A. Pope’s grotto
10
Health and Illnesses
2
effect of appointment to Britain on
1
since arrival in London
1
J. Jeffries as physician of
11
Writings, Published
1
1765
1
“Dissertation on the Canon and the Feudal Law”
1
1775
1
Novanglus letters in Boston Gazette
1
1781
1
A Memorial To Their High Mightinesses
1
1810–1811
1
letters to Boston Patriot
1
Adams Family Correspondence
2
Diary and Autobiography
6
Writings, Unpublished
1
1782
1
rebuttal of Abbé Raynal’s Histoire
1
Letters: List of omitted documents