John Adams, Quincy, Massachusetts, to John Marshall, Washington, D.C., 1806 July 17
Scope and Contents
Takes no offense at Marshall's printing of Adams's letters to General Washington in Marshall's biography of Washington; in detailing the events of the last years of Washington's life, Marshall "will run the gauntlet between two influential factions, armed with scorpions...;" but such an investigation must be made; comments upon Adams appointing General Washington to head of the army. Original is privately owned.
Dates
- Creation: 1806 July 17
Creator
- From the Collection: Marshall, John, 1755-1835 (Person)
Language of Materials
English
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Extent
From the Collection: 434.00 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository