Adams, John, 1735-1826 to Mathew Carey
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01726 Author/Creator: Adams, John, 1735-1826 Place Written: Montizillo Type: Autograph letter Date: May 24, 1821 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 25 cm, Width: 19 cm Order a Copy
Adams complains that American government mixes too many legislative powers with the executive. Also discusses Europe's quest for Democracy "without Sufficient knowledge of the system of Organization necessary to form it and preserve it." The original signature was clipped and has been replaced.
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