1To John Adams from Ebenezer Crosby, 14 April 1785 (Adams Papers)
From a grateful & lively recollection of your former favours & friendly disposition towards me, I am induced to trouble you with a request, which, tho’ sensible it will be readily granted, I do with great reluctance, well knowing your time is too important to the public, to be intruded upon by your private Friends— I have lately been honoured with the appointment of Obstetrick Professor in the...