To John Adams from Mathew Carey, 19 May 1813
Philada May 19. 1813.
Sir
Dr James Rush, yesterday, put into my hands your letter of the 30th. ult. which came too late to answer the purpose intended.
As I propose to publish in one time a new Edition of the Naval History, I shall, if you judge proper, retain this communication; or otherwise return it to you.
I remain, with sincere respect, / your obt. hble Servt
Mathew Carey
MHi: Adams Papers.