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by Stephen A. Flick (Introduction by), John Quincy Former Ow Adams (Author)
In 1809, President James Madison appointed John Quincy Adams as America's first ambassador to Russia. Leaving his oldest son behind in America, Mr. Adams-sensible of his spiritual obligation to his son-began to write a series of letters to help provide basic guidance to his son concerning his son's spiritual disciplines, the importance of Bible study, and it basic teachings. Though written with their oldest son-George-in mind, Mr. Adams fully intended that these nine letters also be kept and collected for the benefit of "brothers and sisters." Originally published in 1850, the Letters of John Quincy Adams are now once again available in this special presentation edition.
Author Biography
John Quincy Adams, son of President John and Abigail Adams, was one of America's most distinguished statesmen who served his country as a treaty negotiator, as both United States Senator and Representative (from Massachusetts), President of the United States, and ambassador to foreign nations. From his youth, John Quincy accompanied his father on diplomatic missions to France and the Netherlands, and by the age of fourteen was a secretary on a diplomatic mission to Russia. Under the influence of his father, European institutions (such as Leiden University), as well as his alma mater, Harvard, John Quincy became proficient in Latin and Greek languages and the Greco-Roman classics. John Quincy Adams was one of the most scholarly and godly presidents to ever served America in this office.
