From John Adams to John Russell, 5 May 1800
Philadelphia May 5. 1800
Gentlemen
I have, this morning received, your favour of the 28th. of April, with the volume of Washingtons political Legacies. For this instance, of your polite Attention and for this elegant present, which does honor to american Printing, I pray you to Accept of my best thanks. I am <Sir> Gentlemen, with much esteem your obliged and obedient / Servant
John Adams
MHi: Edward Everett Papers.