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To John Adams from Hannah Adams, 21 February 1791

From Hannah Adams

Medfeild. Massachusets. Feb— 21. 1791.

Sir,

Desirous to gain the patronage of so distinguished a character, with the utmost diffidence I request your acceptance of the inclosed dedication to my View of Religions. Your permission to adorn my book by prefixing your name will do me the greatest honour,1

I am with the highest respect, / Sir, / Your most obedient humble servant,

Hannah Adams.

RC (Adams Papers).

1For Adams and her dedication of View of Religions, in Two Parts, see Descriptive List of Illustrations, No. 9, above.

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