David Campbell to John Adams, July 2, 1797

State of Tennessee July 2d. 1797—

Sir

With this letter you will receive an Address from part of the Citizens of the State of Tennessee, under my signature. I being appointed by a very respectable body of people to draw up, and forward the same, it becomes my Duty to transmit it to your Excellency.

I have the honour to be with very / great Respect / Your Excellency’s / Most Obt. Hbl. Servt.

David Campbell