Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 to William Plumer
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04755 Author/Creator: Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 Place Written: Ealing near London Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1817/01/17 Pagination: 4 p. ; 24.4 x 20.3 cm. Order a Copy
Regarding the European feeling that Americans shall "become dangerous members of the Society of Nations." Naval Victories, state of Barbary (fighting the pirates of Barbary and Algiers rather than giving them tribute), enemies everywhere, few friends except Russia. Also mentions subserviency to "Holy Religion, and the Press Gang."
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