July 27, 1799
Adams, John, 1735-1826
Autograph letter signed
Title: to James McHenry
Fear or rising debt and taxes. Written as President to his Secretary of War. Adams approves McHenry's raising a company of cavalry [sic] but worries at cost. "This system of Debts and Taxes is levelling all government in Europe." JA was staying at his home at Quincy at the time
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