It is fortunate that several letters sent to Doc Adams have survived and provide an insight into Doc’s relationship with base ball. The letters shared here range from his 11-year old sister Nancy to fellow Knickerbocker James Whyte Davis to Baseball Hall of Fame member, Henry Chadwick.

Henry Chadwick (Aug 16, 1898)
Henry Chadwick (Oct 4, 1898)
James Whyte Davis (Apr 4, 1862)
James Whyte Davis (Sep 13, 1875)
Nancy Adams (Jun 15, 1832)
Knickerbocker BBC (May 20, 1863)