John Adams (October 30, 1735[a] – July 4, 1826) was an American statesman, attorney, diplomat, writer, and Founding Father who served as the second president of the United States from 1797 to 1801. Before his presidency, he was a leader of the American Revolution that achieved independence from Great Britain. During the latter part of the Revolutionary War and in the early years of the new nation, he served the U.S. government as a senior diplomat in Europe. Adams was the first person to hold the office of vice president of the United States, serving from 1789 to 1797. He was a dedicated diarist and regularly corresponded with important contemporaries, including his wife and adviser Abigail Adams and his friend and political rival Thomas Jefferson.

Probably 1823 or later facsimile of the engrossed copy

signed by John Adams Vice President of the United States

and President of the Senate

olso signed by

Frederick Augustus Muhlenberg,

John Berkley Clerc of the House of Representitives

+ Sam. El Otts Secretary of the Senate

35 x 40 cm

see Explanation Notes!