View of the Residence of John Adams and of John Quincy Adams Presidents of the United States, - in the Town of Quincy


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Eliza Susan Quincy
1831

On November 22, 1831, Eliza Susan wrote to John Quincy Adams, saying, "…of all the sketches I have taken I value none more highly than the one of your father's residence of which I also send a copy. I never look at it without recalling many scenes I have there witnessed which will always remain associated with some of my deepest feelings, and most interesting recollections..."

Pencil on paper. L 18.5, W 22.5 cm
Adams National Historical Park, ADAM 9892