Simeon Draper to John Adams, March 23, 1809

Brookfield March 23d. 1809

Dear Sir

being a perticuler Friend of yours, Take the liberty to inclose this Letter, and ask the indulgence of an answer respecting its being a fabrication as is thoughts by some of your old substanciel Friends I want an answer for my own Sattisfaction and will not make any use of it then the answer shall Dictate, Should I be indulged.

I am with the Highest / Consideration your / Excelences Very Huml. / Servt.

Simeon Draper