John Adams to Increase Sumner, September 21, 1798

Quincy September 21: 1798

Dear Sir

I do myself the Honor to Send my Secretary Mr Shaw to present to your Excellency the Secretary of States Letter on the subject of the Castle, and Another Letter as an Apology for the Delay.

With great Respect I have / the Honor to be, Your Excellencys / most obedient and most humble / Servant

John Adams