An 1819 Letter from John Quincy Adams, Secretary of State, Regarding Immigration and Jobs

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This article by D. C. McAllister offers background for and transcription of an 1819 letter by John Quincy Adams, Secretary of State during the administration of James Monroe, to a German who wanted assurances of a job if he immigrated to the USA.  The article includes a link to pdf image of the 1820 publication but certainly read the current transcription and explanation at:

http://thefederalist.com/2014/08/18/what-john-quincy-adams-said-abo...