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28 June 1773
Adams, John, 1735-1826
to Catharine Macaulay
Adams also takes the opportunity to thank Macaulay for her help in supporting American interests. He discusses the deteriorating relations with Britain.
GLC01786
11 December 1773
Adams predicts a breach between America and Britain and writes that "Nothing, but equal Liberty and kind Treatment can Secure the Attachment of the Colonies to Britain." He argues that London's "Experiments" in public revenue will open trade to the...
GLC01787
28 December 1774
Adams describes the effects of the Boston Port Bill upon the government and people of the colony. He warns that the arrest of Parliament's opponents "will produce Resistance, and Reprisals, and a Flame through America, Such as Eye hath not yet Seen...
GLC01788
4 February 1926
Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930
[Analysis of the Lincoln-Douglas debates]
One typed document created by William H. Taft dated February 4, 1926. Pertains to the debate of slavery between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas. Two lines inserted in Taft's hand on page 14 and numerous other corrections. Signed and dated by...
GLC01488
1802/11/14
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
to the Institut National de France, re: becoming first American member
Jefferson sends his thanks for becoming the first American member of the Institute. The letter is addressed to "Citizens, President and Secretaries."
GLC01533
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