Papers of John Adams, Volumes 3 and 4: May 1775 - August 1776

As the American colonies grew more restive, and a break with the mother country ceased to be unthinkable, John Adams was forced to spend less and less time with his beloved family. Although burdened by ever—expanding responsibilities in the Second Continental Congress, he found time for an amazing amount of correspondence. The majority of his letters were written to secure the facts that would enable this duty—ridden man to decide and act effectively on the issues being debated. Military af...