Benjamin Lincoln to John Adams, August 5, 1797

Quincy 5 Augt. 1797

Dear sir

The inclosed will be presented to you by a committee from a number of Citizens on Monday next at half fast ten oClock should you at that time be at Quincy and in a situation to receive them—Our mutual friend Mr. Jonathan Jackson is with me & proposes to return here to meet our brethren Vzt.

Colo: Daws

Dr. Mason

Mr Higginson

Judge Wendal

J Jackson

B Lincoln

With sincere wishes for your happiness & safe return I am with the most perfect esteem / Your Obedient Servant

B Lincoln