Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 to Nathaniel Freeman
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00881 Author/Creator: Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 Place Written: Newbury-Port, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: August 2, 1789 Pagination: 3 p. : address ; Height: 23 cm, Width: 19 cm Order a Copy
Adams criticizes the unexpected marriage of a mutual friend. He mentions the female population in Newbury-Port and other personal matters. He discusses the intended judiciary system and comments that it will take many alterations and additions before it is perfect.
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