1To John Adams from Samuel Allyne Otis, 31 January 1789 (Adams Papers)
Probably before this will reach you the election of Vice President will be determined, upon which I may venture to congratulate you Sir, as I hear of no Competition of any importance. M rs Adams & Col Smith can give you a more minute acc t of public affairs & particularly of the dispositions of the people of this State, having good information from your friend M r Jay and others, than it is in...