To John Adams from B. H. Rand, 2 September 1822
Philadelphia Septr 2d 1822
Sir
I have lately published an elegent Edition of the Farewell Address of the late Gen: Washington. Permit me to present you with a copy of it as a testimony of my respect for your Publick and private worth, and as a specimen of the [. . .] the Fine Arts in our country.
Your Obedient Servant
B. H. Rand
P.S. The work will be handed to you by Mr J. W. Goodrich Bookseller Boston.
MHi: Adams Papers.