John Thornton Kirkland to John Adams, August 24, 1821

Cambridge 24. August 1821

Dear Sir,

I had the honor of Sending you a Card requesting your presence at Commencement.—I beg leave to remind you of your being one of the Judges of the speaking for Boylston prizes the day after Commencement, & to ask you, if you should attend, to do me the favor to dine with me on that day at half after two oC.—

With high consideration / & affectionate regard, / I am, Dear Sir, / Your ob. Servt

John T. Kirkland