John Quincy Adams to John Adams, April 17, 1796

London April 17. 1796.

My Dear Sir.

M r: Robert Bird, the bearer of this letter, is a respectable merchant of this place, a brother of the Gentleman with whom you had the pleasure of an acquaintance some years since, at New-York. He proposes making a tour in the United States, during the ensuing Season, and I am happy to have this opportunity of introducing him to your acquaintance, and recommending him to your attentions. 1

I am, very affectionately, your Son

John Q. Adams.