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Adams, John, 1735-1826 to Catharine Macaulay

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01786 Author/Creator: Adams, John, 1735-1826 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: June 28, 1773 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; Height: 20 cm, Width: 16 cm Order a Copy

Adams also takes the opportunity to thank Macaulay for her help in supporting American interests. He discusses the deteriorating relations with Britain.

Adams, John, 1735-1826
Macaulay, Catharine, 1731-1791

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