From John Adams to Mrs. Derby, 23 July 1822
Montezillo July 23d 1822
Mr Adams’s Compliments to Mrs Derby and thanks her for the lone of Mr Coffins Journal, which has afforded him a rich entertainment, it is written extremely well and contains much important information, it is fit for publication would do honor to the traveller be a valuable addition to American literature, and promote the Commercial and political interests of the Country—Mr Adams respects to Mr Derby—
MHi: Adams Family Papers, Letterbooks.