Risks of Supplying the Enemy

Written in John Adams' hand, these notes from the Continental Congress catalogue the debate over whether to do trade with foreign entities. The colonies needs supplies, but engaging with foreign countries while at war with Great Britain creeps pretty close to acting like a country, not a colony. Hence, the debate.

https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Adams/01-02-02-0006-0002-0001

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