Adams Papers

To John Adams from William Griffith, 13 April 1800

N. Jersey Burlington April 13. 1800

Sir,

I take the liberty of requesting your Excel[lencys] acceptance of the inclosed address to the Citizens [of] Burlington on the 22d. of feby. last:—

I could not have offered an apology for this [. . .] upon any other subject; but I persuade myself [. . .] feeblest attempt to honor the memory of General Washington, will be received with pleasure, by his most distinguished friend Co-patriot, and successor:

I am sir, with the greatest respect / your most obedient servant

Wm Griffith

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