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J. L. Bell said...

The Adams is Samuel Adams. After the Battle of Lexington and Concord, Gen. Thomas Gage issued a proclamation offering a pardon to all rebels who laid down their arms, John Hancock and Samuel Adams excepted. That paired the two men for many years.

There are stories from throughout the war of people trying to keep the “brace of Adamses” straight. Gradually John eclipsed his older cousin on the world stage.

Jul 2, 2014, 4:31:15 AM

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