1From John Adams to Ga., Young Men of Augusta, 20 July 1798 (Adams Papers)
An Address from the youth of Augusta, so remote from the seat of Government, and where I am personally wholly unknown is a very high gratification to my feelings— Threats of Bloodshed, Massacres and desolation, from the frenzy of any Nation however great, or any republic however Terrible at the distance of a thousand Marine Leagues, need not intimidate the American People, if they really feel...