This collection of letters between John Adams and William Cunningham provides a fascinating insight into the political and social milieu of the early American republic. Covering a period of nearly a decade, the letters offer a candid and revealing look at the personalities and ideologies that shaped the fledgling nation. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Excerpt from Correspondence Between the Hon. John Adams, Late President of the United States, and the Late Wm; Cunningham, Esq.: Beginning in 1803, and Ending in 1812 This correspondence is presented to the American peo ple, with an exclusive view to their information and bene fit. The seal of secrecy, which was imposed by the sur v'ivoi', is broken by the triumph of death over his corresa pondent. It has now become the property of the public and of posterity. The Editor is in uenced by a deep soli citude for the welfare of our republic, and an anxious wish, that its institutions and liberties may be transmitted to an interminable futurity. He deems it an imperative obliga tion upon every citizen of this great and free nation to con tribute, according to his means, to the preservation and glory of this invaluable inheritance. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works."

Gain unique insight into the everyday lives of two of America's founding fathers with this collection of correspondence. Adams and Cunningham exchange letters on a wide range of topics, from politics and economics to literature and travel, revealing their personalities, thoughts, and opinions. This collection is essential reading for anyone interested in American history and the lives of the nation's leaders. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.