Lot 309: President John Quincy Adams 1836 Printed Eulogy of James Madison

Original bound eulogy written by President John Quincy Adams for the memorial service of President James Madison, dated 27 September 1836. Printed by American Stationers' Company: Boston: 1836. Madison appointed Adams as the first ever United States Minister to Russia in 1809. Title page reads: ''An Eulogy on the Life and Character of James Madison, Fourth President of the United States; Delivered at the Request of Mayor, Alderman, and Common Council of the City of Boston...'' A printed slip reading ''J.Q. Adams / Boston / Massachusetts'' is affixed to p.2 of booklet. Eulogy runs 90pp. and is bound in green paper boards measuring 6'' x 9.5''. Wear, chipping and separation of front board starting. Overall very good.

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