John Adams to Joshua Johnson, December 4, 1797

Philadelphia Dec r: 4 th 1797—

Dear Sir

A Letter from my Nephew, M r: William
Cranch of the City of Washington, informing me of your arrival, gives me an opportunity
of congratulating you and M rs: Johnson and the young Ladies,
on your good fortune in seeing your Native Country, after so long an Absence and so
tedious a Voyage— I have at the same time to thank you for an amiable daughter, and to
congratulate you, on the acquisition of another worthy Son— May the young Couple enjoy
every felicity under the blessing of Heaven, be a Comfort to us all, and ornaments to
their Country—

I recollect with pleasure the agreeable Hours I used to pass with
you in France, and in England, and should be very happy to see you all in
Philadelphia.—

I am with Esteem and Affection / Your most obedient.

John Adams