ALS, 1805 Oct. 4, Quincy, Mass., to John Trumbull, Hartford, Conn.

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ALS, 1805 Oct. 4, Quincy, Mass., to John Trumbull, Hartford, Conn.

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Continues the discussion from his letter of 27 July about the authorship of letters attributed to George Washington. Speculates about the contributions of Washington's aides and secretaries. Recalls a conversation in which Washington was accused of falsehood in a published letter about the siege of New York and the capture of Cornwallis. Adams believes in Washington's honesty and the truth of the letter, though he defends the use of stratagems in war.

1 item (2 p.) in case ; 27 cm.

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