Rare broadside printing a portion of Adams letter to Wright and Lyman, opposing vehemently "the Division of the Union, by the North River or by the Delaware River, or by the Potomack or any other River, or by any chain of Mountains. I am for maintaining the INDEPENDENCE of the nation, at all events..." Adams goes on to declare that he opposes war with both France and England, stating that he wishes "to maintain our Neutrality as long as possible, without conceding important Principles. If either of the belligerent Powers force us into a War, I am for fighting that power, whichever it may be..." There is printed commentary below the text of Adams' letter. An interesting broadside indicating some of the perils threatening the young republic, and political process in addressing them. The only copy of this boadside listed in the RLG Union Catalogue is at the American Antiquarian Society; all other copies are Microform facsimiles.