To John Adams from Lyman Spalding, 14 April 1809
Portsmouth April 14 1809
Respected Sir,
Permit me to inclose to your address the Portsmouth bill of Mortality for 1809, and at the same time to assure you that my best wishes accompany you, through life.
I am Sir / Your most Obt / Servt.
L. Spalding
MHi; MBAt: Adams Papers.