To John Adams from Mathew Carey, 12 July 1815
Hon. John Adams, Esqr
Philada. July 12. 1815
Sir,
Your favour of the 28th. ult—is duly recd
I believe there is not a copy of the first Volume of the Defence, to be had in the United States, for Sale.
This work, revised & corrected, would, I believe, at a future day, bear a small Edition. It is a pity itshould be out of the market
I am, very respectfully, / Your obt. hble. servt
Mathew Carey
MHi: Adams Papers.