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70. ADAMS (John), Friendship of Jefferson for.—[further continued].

Fortune had disjointed our
first affections, and placed us in opposition in
every point. This separated us for awhile.
But on the first intimation through a friend,
we re-embraced with cordiality, recalled our
ancient feelings and dispositions, and everything
was forgotten but our first sympathies.—
I bear ill-will to no human being.—
To James Monroe. Ford ed., x, 298.
(M. 1824)