This fascinating collection of old family letters provides a glimpse into the lives of some of America's founding fathers. The letters, primarily addressed to Dr. Benjamin Rush, cover topics such as politics, philosophy, and daily life. Featuring letters from John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Samuel Adams, and John Quincy Adams, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in American history.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.