From John Adams to Increase Sumner, 21 September 1798
Quincy September 21: 1798
Dear Sir
I do myself the Honor to Send my Secretary Mr Shaw to present to your Excellency the Secretary of States Letter on the subject of the Castle, and Another Letter as an Apology for the Delay.
With great Respect I have / the Honor to be, Your Excellencys / most obedient and most humble / Servant
John Adams
MHi: David S. Greenough Papers.