Papers of John Adams
Adams, John / Lint, Gregg L. / Ryerson, Richard Alan / Cecere, Anne Decker / Taylor, C. James / Shea, Jennifer / Walker, Celeste / Hogan, Margaret A.
This volume chronicles Adams's efforts, against great odds, to achieve formal recognition of the new United States. The documents include his vigorous response to criticism of his seemingly unorthodox methods by those who would have preferred that he pursue a different course, including Congress's newly appointed secretary for foreign affairs, Robert R. Livingston.