"The Writings of Samuel Adams - Volume 4" by Samuel Adams, is a detailed historical account put together by Harry Alonzo Cushing that spans from 1778 to 1802, a crucial time during and after the American Revolution. This collection features letters and important papers that show Adams' ideas and actions related to America's fight for freedom, war strategies, and the creation of the U.S. government. As a key record of Adams' political beliefs and role in significant historical events, the book begins with Adams' letters to important people like Richard Henry Lee and Horatio Gates, focusing on wartime concerns, diplomatic relationships, and the challenges of governing a country at war where the letters highlight Adams' concerns over military leadership and his advocacy for unity among the states through the Articles of Confederation. Adams gives readers a peek into the political environment, stressing how important it is to have strong military leadership and resources for America to win its independence. These early parts offer insight into the feelings surrounding the nation's founding and Adams' dedication to achieving and defending its principles.
The Writings of Samuel Adams - Volume 4
By Samuel Adams
Explore a pivotal era of American history through personal letters revealing the political battles, strategic concerns, and the unwavering commitment required to forge a new nation amidst war.
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About the AuthorSamuel Adams was an American statesman, political philosopher, and a Founding Father of the United States. He was a politician in colonial Massachusetts, a leader of the movement that became the American Revolution, a signer of the Declaration of Independence and other founding documents, and one of the architects of the principles of American republicanism that shaped the political culture of the United States. He was a second cousin to his fellow Founding Father, President John Adams.
Samuel Adams was an American statesman, political philosopher, and a Founding Father of the United States. He was a politician in colonial Massachusetts, a leader of the movement that became the American Revolution, a signer of the Declaration of Independence and other founding documents, and one of the architects of the principles of American republicanism that shaped the political culture of the United States. He was a second cousin to his fellow Founding Father, President John Adams.
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