May not the want in most instances be inferred from the demand when the service can be proved, and may not the last days of human infirmity be spared the mortification of purchasing a pittance of relief only by the exposure of its own necessities?
Adams suggests that the need for assistance should be evident and that the elderly should not have to expose their hardships to receive help.
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I now transmit to Congress copies of communications received from the governor of Georgia relating to that subject.
The acceptance of this invitation, therefore, far from conflicting with the counsel or the policy of Washington, is directly deducible from and conformable to it.
The delay in the transmission of this communication is attributable to the earnest desire which I have entertained of acceding to the opinions and complying with the wishes of the Senate.
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