Diary of John Adams, volume 3 Previous document in volume April 2. 1776. Next document in volume April 4. 1776. [April 3. 1776] JA 1776-04-03 [April 3. 1776] Adams, John April 3. 1776 April 3. 1776 great Things were done. The Naval System made great Progress.1 1. See JCC , 4:251–254.