Adams Papers

From John Adams to Collin Gillespie, 18 May 1800

Philadelphia May 18th 1800

Sir

Mr. Dayton the senator has presented me from you, a letter from your father, with an elegant present of a monument, in honor of the memory of Gen. Washington. I pray you to convey the inclosed letter, expressing my gratitude, to Glasgow, & to accept of my thanks for your care.

I am Sir your obliged & obedient humble ser.

MHi: Adams Family Papers, Letterbooks.

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