1II. Humphrey Ploughjogger to Philanthrop, 5 January 1767 (Adams Papers)
...mend the Spelling a little that I may appear in public a little more handsome; tho he will not be very nice about the Matter, and will leave you now and then an opening, Pedant as you are to carp, at Spelling and pointing when you are brought to a plunge in Point of Reason.