John Adams to Marquis of Carmarthen, January 26, 1788

Grosvenor Square Jan. 26. 1788

My Lord

I have the Honour to inclose to your Lordship an original Letter from Governor Smallwood of Maryland; and a Petition from M r Forrest relative to the Same Subject. The Petition, I have the Honour to request your Lordship to lay before his Majesty, if the Prayer of it, cannot otherwise be obtained. 1

With great Respect I have the / Honour to be, My Lord your / Lordships most obedient and most / humble Servant

John Adams.