From John Adams to James Williams, 5 December 1815
Quincy December 5th 1815
Sir
I had the honour, this morning to receive your favour from New York of the 30th of November. At the same time I had the pleasure to receive two small pacquets of letters from London; I thank you Sir for your kind care of these letters, and congratulate you on your safe return to this Country. I am Sir respectfully, your obliged & obedient Servant
John Adams
MHi: Adams Family Papers, Letterbooks.