Lot 83
John Adams (1735-1826), Second President of the United States (1797-1801), Vice President Under Washington (1789-1797), Signer of the Declaration of Independence, autograph letter signed "John Adams", one page 7" x 12", Quincy (Mass), May 15, 1815, Adams writes to Reverend Dr. (Jedidiah) Morse with whom he frequently corresponded, often about religion. Here he discusses Unitarianism. He praises Richard Cranch (his brother-in-law), as "a man who has studied Divinity, Jewish and Christian antiquities more than any Clergyman now existing in N. England." He goes on to mention "Ecumenical Church, Philosophical Church, Voltaire, Hobbs, Napoleon", etc. etc., usual folds, light minor splits, slight stain, couple tiny holes, clear writing and signature, Very Good, excellent insight into John Adams' views on religion.
Estimate 7,500 - 10,000
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