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1II. Humphrey Ploughjogger to Philanthrop, 5 January 1767 (Adams Papers)
As It is my Design to write a good deal to you, before I have done, So I have gained favour in the Eyes of our S c hool Master, to write out my Letters to you, for the Time to come, and to mend the Spelling a little that I may appear in public a little more handsome; tho he will not be very nice about the Matter, and will leave you now and then an opening, Pedant as you are to carp, at...
2III. Humphrey Ploughjogger to Philanthrop, 5 January 1767 (Adams Papers)
Please to insert the following. In your first Treatise, I find these Words, “Whatever tends to create in the Minds of the People, a Contempt of the Persons of those who hold the highest Offices in the State, tends to induce in the Minds of the People a Belief that Subordination is not necessary, and is no essential Part of Government.” Now if I understand the Meaning of your high-flown Words,...