Letter To Thomas Jefferson Analysis
Adams returned to his home in Quincy, Massachusetts as a failure. The former president decided to return to farming and retire from politics. By returning to his home, he faced the possibility of being forgotten by history. However, Adams was most disturbed by Jefferson, who had not only ruined Adams’ reputation but had also betrayed their friendship. Letters held a symbolic meaning in this chapter as they supported Adams and Jefferson in forming their personalities that would eventually outlive them.
In 1804, Abigail wrote to Jefferson with condolences for the loss of his daughter. Jefferson read it as an attempt from Adams to reconnect. Therefore, Jefferson wrote back to Abigail in hopes of reclaiming his friendship with Adams. In his letter, …show more content…
Adams felt that the public was not receiving the proper idea of Jefferson’s character so he published his own memoirs about Jefferson in the Boston Patriot. Then on January 1, 1812, Adams sent a note to Jefferson. This letter began a fourteen year correspondence. In Adams’ letters, it is evident that he depicts himself as an equal leader to Jefferson in the Revolution. However, Adams also makes it apparent that he wished to be credited suitably for history. In the letters, they both wrote in a certain manner, one they believed future Americans would expect from …show more content…
On the other hand, Adams' message was, “I will give you independence forever.” What Adams meant was that time will judge the genuineness of the period and that America’s legacy would be determined by its relationship with slavery. Adams and Jefferson both anticipated life in heaven and the reunion of the Founding Fathers. However, both also believed in preserving their legacy for future generations. Then on July 4, 1826, both Jefferson and Adams died, at almost the exact time.
Despite their differences, Adams and Jefferson eventually found a way to bridge their friendship. Time reminded them that their friendship was bigger than their differences. Therefore, like living statues, Adams and Jefferson, together became relics of a bygone but unforgettable
In 1804, Abigail wrote to Jefferson with condolences for the loss of his daughter. Jefferson read it as an attempt from Adams to reconnect. Therefore, Jefferson wrote back to Abigail in hopes of reclaiming his friendship with Adams. In his letter, …show more content…
Adams felt that the public was not receiving the proper idea of Jefferson’s character so he published his own memoirs about Jefferson in the Boston Patriot. Then on January 1, 1812, Adams sent a note to Jefferson. This letter began a fourteen year correspondence. In Adams’ letters, it is evident that he depicts himself as an equal leader to Jefferson in the Revolution. However, Adams also makes it apparent that he wished to be credited suitably for history. In the letters, they both wrote in a certain manner, one they believed future Americans would expect from …show more content…
On the other hand, Adams' message was, “I will give you independence forever.” What Adams meant was that time will judge the genuineness of the period and that America’s legacy would be determined by its relationship with slavery. Adams and Jefferson both anticipated life in heaven and the reunion of the Founding Fathers. However, both also believed in preserving their legacy for future generations. Then on July 4, 1826, both Jefferson and Adams died, at almost the exact time.
Despite their differences, Adams and Jefferson eventually found a way to bridge their friendship. Time reminded them that their friendship was bigger than their differences. Therefore, like living statues, Adams and Jefferson, together became relics of a bygone but unforgettable