1From John Adams to Antoine Marie Cerisier, 12 June 1787 (Adams Papers)
I received your frindley and obliging Letter at Amsterdam and was very Sory that I could not, by returning through Leyden, have the Pleasure of an Interiew with you. I had the Stronger Motive to desire it. as I wished to see the Remarks you have made upon the Defence &c When you, calld that Work the Breviary of geneuine Republican Principels, compatible with the nature of Society and with...
2From John Adams to Philip Mazzei, 12 June 1787 (Adams Papers)
Your favour of the 24. May is before me. To presume defend the Seperation of the Legislative Executive and Judicial Powers, from each other, and the Division of the Legislature into three branches, from the attacks of County Committees, riotous assemblies, and uninformed Philosophers and Statesmen, will be the Burthen of my Song and I am very glad to find that the Attempt, has met with your...