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[Letters and documents] / John Adams.

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Letter, 1778 Nov. 27, Passy [to] Mr. Gerry (2 leaves ; 23 cm.) The letter discusses the situation in Europe as it concerns the American Revolution, especially the uncertain position of the Dutch. -- Letter, 1812 June 12, Quincy, [Mass., to] Dr. Rush (4 p. ; 23 cm.) The letter discusses matters of state and religion, unity in the government and comments on George Washington. -- Printed document fragment (parchment) with holograph additions, 1797 May 7, signed John Adams, "By the President". Also signed by Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State and countersigned by John Fitzgerald. With embossed seal of the United States. -- Printed document of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, with holograph additions, 1810 May 29, making Loammi Baldwin a member of the Academy. Signed by John Adams, John Kirkland, John Farrar and Josiah Quincy, with the Academy's seal.

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