Adams, John, 1735-1826 to William Tudor
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03625 Author/Creator: Adams, John, 1735-1826 Place Written: Quincy, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 August 1818 Pagination: 4 p. ; 24.8 x 19.8 cm. Order a Copy
Adams argues repeatedly from James Otis's work concerning Parliament's attempt to exercise control of the American colonies. He concludes with the statement "[t]hat Parliment had not Authority over America in any case Whatever."
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