Extract from John Adams to Thomas Jefferson Quincy Montezillo July 12th 1822 Your stationary bill alone for paper, Quills, Ink, Wafers, Wax, sand and sound, must have amounted to enough to maintain a small family. RC (DLC); at foot of text: “President Jefferson.” FC (MHi: Adams Papers). Print AuthorJohn AdamsRecipientThomas JeffersonDate Range1821 - 1830DateJuly 12, 1822CollectionQuotes by and about Thomas JeffersonRepositoryDLCMHiQuote CategoryNotable Comments on Jefferson