The public faith no less than the just rights of individuals and the interest of the community itself appears to require further provision for the speedy settlement of those claims, which I therefore recommend to the care and attention of the Legislature.
Adams emphasizes the necessity for the legislature to address unresolved land claims for the benefit of individuals and the community.
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