Alexander James Dallas to John Adams, November 30, 1799

Phila. 30 Nov. 1799

Sir

Permit me to request, that you will honor a set of my Reports with a place in your Library.

If your political cares have not extinguished the professional ardor, which you displayed in the early period of your life, the volumes will afford you some amusement.

But I particularly beg you to accept them as a mark of the sincere respect, with which I am, / sir, / Your most obedt. & most Hble Servt

A.J. Dallas