François Adriaan Van der Kemp to John Adams, October 10, 1796

Kempwick 10 oct. 1796.

Sir!

Washington’s resignation, which crowns that Excellent war with glorÿ, opens the career for my worthy and much respected friend, to bestow new obligations upon his Country-men, if they are wise enough to take hold of this favourable opportunity. can your Excel̃l—without compromitting yourself—procure your old friend a place among the Electors in this State— you know to whom he shall paÿ the tribute, which every American owes to Your meritorious character.

Permit me to assure you, that / I am / with the highest veneration / your Excel̃l: most ob: S t. / and obliged frend:

Fr. Adr. vanderkemp