(AMERICAN REVOLUTION HISTORY) Adams John Twenty Six Letters

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(AMERICAN REVOLUTION--HISTORY.) Adams, John. Twenty-Six Letters upon Interesting Subjects, Respecting the Revolution in America. 64 pages. 12mo, later patterned wrappers; lacking half-title, minor toning; uncut. New York: John Fenno, 1789

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first published edition, following privately printed editions in London and New York. These letters, written by Adams in 1780 while serving as a diplomat in Holland, traced the origin and course of the American Revolution. He wrote in response to the questions of a Dutch merchant. Adams expresses great confidence in the ability of the American people to carry this war to a successful conclusion, though he does note that a few substantial loans from European merchants might be appreciated to speed the matter along. The ESTC describes two states of the title page, with the space between the imprint and "Never before published" rules measuring 5 mm and 11 mm. This copy measures 7 mm. Evans 21625; Howes A66; Sabin 252.