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John Adams diary 46, various loose folded sheets, 6 August 1787 - 10 September 1796 (with gaps), 2 July - 21 August 1804
" . . . ower in the Constitution. The Statholder witheld the fleet from going out, to the Anoyance of the Ennemies of the nation. In Treaties, all Powers not expressly given are reserved. Treaties to be gone over, Clause by Clause, by the President and Senate together, and modelled. The other Branches are imbecil . Disgust and alarm. The President not sovereign. The U . . . " full document...