| editor, The Biographical Dictionary of America… (1906)
“ Adams. He was graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1869, studied law, and was admitted to the bar. He was a member of the U.S. geological survey on the explorations of Yellowstone Park, 1871-75; was a member of the Pennsylvania state senate, 1883-87; graduated from the Wharton school of economy and finance of the University of Pennsylvania, in 1884; was U.S. minister to Brazil, 1889-'90, and a Republican representative from the 2d Pennsylvania district in the 53d, 54th, 55th and 56th congresses, 1893-1901. ”
