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Daily: 10 A.M.–5 P.M.
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1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108
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Manuscripts
Regarding a case argued by John Adams in 1777 in favor of Colonel Elisha Doane and Shearjashub Bourne in maritime court in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, before Judge Brackett.
mssHM 26328
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Manuscripts
Letter expressing Adams' views on aristocracy as natural, that inequalities of influence exist in nature, must be levelled by law; also discusses the "privileged order of beauty" and the example of Emma, Lady Hamilton. Item is bound with an engraved portrait of Adams and an auction or sale advertisement of the Adams letter.
mssHM 21696