#Todayin1776: John Adams Clowns on Brits Abandoning Boston Tories

#Todayin1776: John Adams Clowns on Brits Abandoning Boston Tories

March 23, 2026 · 8 min

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The episode discusses John Adams' letter regarding the British presence in Boston and the challenges of forming a new Republic.

In this letter to his friend, Horatio Gates, Adams touches on Boston and whether the Brits are really gone, talks about a recent resolution allowing privateers to take British boats, and then the challenges of forming a Republic of 13 colonies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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