From John Adams to James Prince, 19 June 1813
Quincy June 19th 1813.
Dear Sir
Will you be so good as to convey the enclosed letter, to Mr Mitchell, our agent in Halifax, for exchange of Prisoners: I have left it open that you may see, there is no treason in it. The parcel of Letters mentioned in it I received from Mr Mitchell through your hands. Decorum requires that I should acknowledge the receipt of them, by the first Cartel. With much esteem
John Adams
MHi: Adams Family Papers, Letterbooks.