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6904. PRESIDENCY, Jefferson, Adams and.—[further continued].

If Mr. Adams could be
induced to administer the government on its
true principles, quitting his bias for an English
constitution, it would be worthy consideration
whether it would not be for the
public good, to come to a good understanding
with him as to his future elections. He is
the only sure barrier against Hamilton's
getting in.—
To James Madison. Washington ed. iv, 155. Ford ed., vii, 99.
(Jan. 1797)