Raynors HCA 2020-02
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ADAMS, Sr. Charles Francis (1807-1886) was an American historical editor, writer, politician, and diplomat. He was a son of President John Quincy Adams and grandson of President John Adams, about whom he wrote a major biography. Autograph Letter Signed "C.F. Adams" 1-1/4pp., January 7, 1861, and reads in part: "...I perceive in the publication of my letter one alteration of the manuscript which places me in a delicate position. I think as I wrote it there could be no doubt who was meant in the last paragraph - as printed, many may think I referred to Mr. Winthrop. My disinclination to strike at a falling man would alone restrain me, from this if I had nay feeling which I have not and never had, against this..." Fine condition.
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