Mr. Adams' arrival at St. Petersburg—His Letters to his Son on the Bible—
His Religious Opinions—Russia offers Mediation between Great Britain
and the United States—Proceeds to Ghent to negotiate for Peace—
Visits Paris—Appointed Minister at St. James-Arrives in London.
CHAPTER VI.
Mr. Adams appointed Secretary of State—Arrives in the United States—
Public Dinners in New York and Boston—Takes up his Residence in
Washington—Defends Gen. Jackson in the Florida Invasion—Recognition of
South American Independence—Greek Revolution.
CHAPTER VII.
Mr. Adams' nomination to the Presidency—Spirited Presidential
Campaign—No choice by the People—Election goes to the House of
Representatives—Mr. Adams elected President—His Inauguration—Forms his
Cabinet.
CHAPTER VIII.
Charges of Corruption against Mr. Clay and Mr. Adams—Mr. Adams enters
upon his duties as President—Visit of La Fayette—Tour through the United
Slates—Mr. Adams delivers him a Farewell Address—Departs from the
United States.
CHAPTER IX.
John Adams and Thomas Jefferson—Their Correspondence—Their Death—Mr.
Webster's Eulogy—John Q. Adams visits Quincy—His Speech at the Public
School Dinner in Faneuil Hall.