A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents. Volume 1, part 2: John Adams

"A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents. Volume 1, part 2" compiled by James D. Richardson is a historical document collection published between 1897 and 1911. This monumental series gathers proclamations, special messages, and inauguration speeches from American presidents spanning 1787 to 1902. Volume 1, part 2 continues coverage of early presidential administrations, preserving the official words and declarations that shaped the young nation. The compilation became central to a political controversy over copyrighting public documents, ultimately influencing federal copyright law. (This is an automatically generated summary.)