John Adams: Minister to Great Britain (1784-1787)

Follows the Adams family to Paris and then on to England as John is appointed Minister to England. Observes John being received on friendly terms by King George but facing many problems in negotiating trade agreements with Great Britain. Records a brief visit by Thomas Jefferson during which he and John have their first disagreement over constitutional issues. Leaves a disappointed John Adams planning to return to America after little success in his negotiations for trade agreements with Great Britain., . John is reunited in London with Abigail, and their children John Quincy and Abigail. They move on to Paris where they live until John is appointed Minister to England. In England, young Abigail meets Colonel Sith, whom she later marries. John faces many problems in negotiating trade agreements with Great Britain. Thomas Jefferson joins the Adams family in England for a brief visit. During his stay, he and John have their first disagreement. The episode ends with a disappointed John Adams planning to return to America after little success in his negotiations for trade agreements with Great Britain.NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.