In 1803, to the Senate of the United States. In 1806, Professor of Rhetoric and Oratory in Harvard University, but in subordination to his duties in Congress. In 1808 he resigned his seat in the Senate, the Legislature of his State having instructed him to oppose the restrictive measures of Jefferson, and he having given a zealous support to the embargo. In 1809 he was appointed by Madison Minister Plenipotentiary to Russia; and resigned his professorship in the University. In 1811 he was nominated by Madison and unanimously confirmed by the Senate, as judge of the Supreme Court of the United States. Mr. Adams having declined this office, Judge Story was appointed. In 1814 he was appointed first commissioner at Ghent to treat with Great Britain for peace. In 1815, Minister Plenipotentiary to Great Britain. In 1817, Secretary of State. In 1825, elected President of the United States. Mr. Adams, released from the toils of thirty-five years of unintermitted public service, now sought a home which remains to be described. John Adams, while yet minister in England, purchased a seat in Quincy of Mr. Borland, an old friend and neighbor, descended from the Vassals, a considerable family in the town and province: this was in 1786. On his return from Europe in 1788, the purchaser took possession with his family; and with the exception of two terms as Vice-President, and one as President of the United States, he never left it until his death on the fourth of July, 1826. This estate descended to his son, as did also that at Penn's Hill. It is situated about half a mile north of Quincy village, on the old Boston road, where massive mile-stones, erected before the birth of John Adams, may still be seen. The farm consists of one hundred acres, now productive, though in a rude state when acquired. Mrs. John Adams described her husband in 1801 as "busy among his haymakers, and getting thirty tons on the spot, which eight years before yielded only six."