History Detectives
John Adams Book: Watch the Case Online
August 19th, 2008 at 12:36 pm

A woman in Littleton, New Hampshire inherited her husband’s aunt’s belongings, which include a curious 18th-century book titled “Trials of Patriots.” History Detectives investigates what appears to be President John Adams’ signature in three places, and an inscription in the book, “Charles Adams from His Father, 1794.” Watch video. Originally aired Aug. 18, 2008.

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