ALS, 1779 October 12, Philadelphia, to John Adams.

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ALS, 1779 October 12, Philadelphia, to John Adams.

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Discusses Adams' assistance in forming a Constitution for Massachusetts, and the question of powers of the governor and the legislature. He concludes, " ... one maxim however in matters of Government I think to be just, that the officers are generally best whose powers are least subject to abuse."

2 p. ; 25 x 20 cm.

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6820973

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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