From John Adams to John Lathrop, 1 August 1791
Braintree August 1. 1791
Reverend Sir
With this, you will receive a Box of Books containing the Byzantine History in 28. Vols. and Muratori’s Collection in 29, which I pray you to present to the American Accademy of Arts and Sciences, and place in their Library, in behalf of / Sir your most obedient / and most humble Servant
John Adams
MBAt: American Academy of Arts and Letters Collection.