To John Adams from Elkanah Watson

15 February 1825

My venerable Friend

Albany. 15th: Feby. 1825

Holding a correspondence with you ~~for the~~ on various subjects for upwards of 45 years; it is peculiarly proper, and I desire to bless GOD that I have it in my power in the Evng. of your useful days to offer to you my sincere and hearty congratulations on the recent elevation of your Son to the first Office in the gift of a republican Nation. I am the more gratified that this great State has contributed to his elevation in every Stage of the mighty controversy. I am now treading fast on the heels of an Old man—and GOD has permitted you to reach four Score & ten. Farewell my great good friend May we meet in regions of bliss. Heaven / protect you

E. Watson

This early access document derives from raw transcriptions, prior to editing and publication in Rotunda's American History Collection. If this document is cited in formal research, it should be noted that it is not a final version, and that the URL you used to access it is not permanent.
Please report any errors or problems you notice in documents.