Published in 1776, this book is a powerful denunciation of the institution of slavery by John Adams, a Founding Father and the second president of the United States. The book argues that slavery is fundamentally incompatible with the principles of liberty and justice, as expressed in the Bible and in the Declaration of Independence. Adams calls on slaveholders to recognize the immorality of their actions and take steps to abolish slavery. This book is a foundational text in the abolitionist movement and a powerful reminder of the struggle for human dignity. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.