1To John Adams from Uriah Forrest, 28 April 1799 (Adams Papers)
I feel how improper it is in so inconsiderable an individual as I am, to be intruding on your Time; much less, obtruding opinions and advice. I shall however, hazard your censure, and be guilty of the impropriety which stares me in the Face. I feel how much the happiness of this Country depends on the confidence the people have in the Government; and I feel that Yourself must be the Rallying...