TO JAMES WARREN.
[MS., Samuel Adams Papers, Lenox Library.]
PHILAD July 16—1776
MY DEAR FRIEND
There is no Necessity of my troubling you with a lon Epistle at present, for my very worthy Friend and Colleague1 who kindly takes the Charge of this will fully inform you of the State of Affairs here. He will tell you some things which I have often wishd to communicate to you, but have not thought it prudent to commit to writing.
Our declaration of Independence has already been attended with good Effects. It is fortunate beyond our Expectation to have the Voice of every Colony in favor of so important a Question.
I inclose you the Form of a Constitution which the Convention of Virginia have agreed upon for that Colony. It came to my hand yesterday by the Post, and I spare it to you, although I have not had time to peruse it. I suppose there are other Copies in Town. Adieu.
_________________________________________________________________ 1John Adams.
TO JAMES WARREN.
[MS., Samuel Adams Papers, Lenox Library.]