John Adams to Thomas Jefferson, February–3 March 1814
John Adams February 1814 Quincy Dear Sir I was nibbing my pen and brushing my Faculties, to write a polite Letter of Thanks to MrCounsellor Barton for his valuable Memoirs of Dr Rittenhouse though I could not account for his Sending it to me; when I received your favour of Jan. 24th. I now most cordially indorse my Thanks over to you. The Book is in the modern American Style, an able imitation of Marshalls Washington, though far more entertaining and…