ALS, one page, 6.5 x 8.25, November 4, 1802. Written from Boston, a letter to law partners James Bridge and Keuel Williams of Augusta, Maine, in part: "I duly received your favour, requesting my attendance to the action of W. Whitewell vs Dudley Doe—And enclosing the summons—the action stands continued by consent to our January term. It is the wish of the plf's counsels that…trial may be final at the Court of Common Pleas may…; and if the defence suggested in your letter can be there substantiated, I presume the plf will not appeal. You will please to forward me the promised evidence, or give me notice, what you wish to have done with the cause, in seasonable time for January term. I am with great regard & esteem gentlemen your friend & very humble serv't." In very good to fine condition, with several areas of seal-related paper loss affecting a few words of text. A decidedly early letter from the future sixth president—Adams was elected to the Massachusetts Senate in April 1802, assuming his official seat the succeeding year on March 4, 1803—with this desirable, cleanly penned example boasting an uncommon full signature.
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