An Inquiry Into The Importance Of The Militia To A Free Commonwealth In A Letter From William H. Sumner To John Adams, With His Answer (1823)

""An Inquiry Into The Importance Of The Militia To A Free Commonwealth: In A Letter From William H. Sumner To John Adams, With His Answer"" is a book written by William Hyslop Sumner in 1823. The book is a correspondence between Sumner and John Adams, discussing the importance of the militia in maintaining a free society. Sumner argues that the militia is necessary for the defense of the nation and the protection of individual liberties. He also discusses the potential dangers of a standing army and the need for a well-regulated militia. Adams responds to Sumner's letter, agreeing with many of his points and offering his own insights into the role of the militia in American society. Overall, the book provides a valuable historical perspective on the importance of the militia in early American history and its role in preserving freedom and democracy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.