John Adams to Richard Varick, August 12, 1790

New-York, August 12, 1790

Sir,

It is with great pleasure, that, in obedience to an order of the
Senate of the United States, I have the honor to enclose their Resolution of this date,
which was unanimously agreed to; and in behalf of the Senate, I request that you will be
pleased to communicate the same to the Corporation of this city, and at the same time
signify to them, that it is the wish of the Senate, that the Corporation will permit
such articles of furniture, &c. now in the
City-Hall, as have been provided by Congress, to remain for the use of that
building. 1

I am, Sir, your most obedient / Humble servant,

John Adams Vice President of the United States, and President of the
Senate