Adams, Samuel, 1722-1803 to Joshua Clayton
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00575 Author/Creator: Adams, Samuel, 1722-1803 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Letter signed Date: October 9, 1793 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 33 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy
Marked "Circular" and possibly sent to each state. Encloses papers (not present) containing the speech of the late governor, John Hancock, and the proceedings of the legislature of Massachusetts. Resumes Hancock's argument against the Supreme Court's authority over the states. Seeks the views of the other states hoping that they will agree with the commonwealth of Massachusetts on the matter. Invites Clayton to raise the issue in his own legislature.
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