Everett, David (1770-1813) Boston patriot. [Vol. 3, no. 36 (July 4, 1810)]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08830.02 Author/Creator: Everett, David (1770-1813) Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Newspaper Date: 4 July 1810 Pagination: 4p. ; 51.5 x 35.5 cm. Order a Copy
Contains a section of the celebration of the Fourth of July which quotes a letter from John Adams. Prints correspondence from President John Adams dated 25 August 1781 from Amsterdam. A letter from the Massachusetts governor to the state legislature in regard to apprising the federal secretary of state of Massachusetts laws. Also contains news from England. With many advertisements.
The following letter, by the late President ADAMS, deserves a perusal, at least once a year, while we continue Americans! - When we shall cease to venerate those principles which gave birth to THIS DAY, we cease to be Americans, and its reading may dispensed with:
"Philadelphia, July 5, 1776.
"Yesterday the greatest question was decided which was ever debated in America; and a greater perhaps never was, or will be decided among men. A resolution was passed without one dissenting colony, "THAT THESE UNITED COLONIES, ARE, AND OF RIGHT OUGHT TO BE FREE AND INDEPENDENT STATES."
"The day is passed. - The forth day of July, 1776, will be a memorable epocha in the history of America. I am apt to believe it will be celebrated by succeeding generations, as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be commemorated as the DAY OF DELIVERENCE, by solemn acts of devotion to Almighty God. It ought to be solemnized with pomp, shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations - FROM ONE END OF THE CONTENENT TO THE OTHER, from this time forward, forever. - You will think me transported with enthusiasm; but I am not. I am well aware of the toil and blood, and treasure that it will cost us to maintain the declaration, and support and defend these States; yet through all the gloom, I can see the rays of light and glory - I can see that the end is more than worth all the means; and that prosperity will triumph, although you and I may rue, which I hope we shall not. I am, &c.
JOHN ADAMS."
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