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Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 To: Augustus E. Silliman.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07960 Author/Creator: Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 Place Written: New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1840/08/07 Pagination: 2 p. : docket : Height: 24.6 cm, Width: 20.1 cm Order a Copy

Regarding threats to the government, including slavery: "The dangers to the duration of our Government are all within control of the people. We have nothing to fear from without upcoming elections, which magnify differences."

Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848
Silliman, Augustus E., 1807-1884

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