Opportunity of Doing This Little Service
Item
Type
Letter Signed
Title
Opportunity of Doing This Little Service
Description
Adams welcomes the opportunity to do a favor for Lincoln's friend, Mr. Jones.
year created
1789
month created
01
day created
02
author
sent from location
Braintree
recipient
in collection
in microfilm
in image
notable person/group
Benjamin Lincoln
John Adams
Mr. Jefferson
Mr. Jones
notable location
Braintree
notable item/thing
letter to Mr. Jefferson
document number
1789010290001
page start
1
number of pages
1
transcription
Braintree Jany 2 1789
My dear Sir
I have but this hour, received the Letter you did me the Honour to write me on the 30th Ult. - enclosed in haste are a Letter to Mr Jefferson and another to a Friend who will be equally glad to see Mr Jones. I am much obliged to you for giving me this opportunity of doing this little service for your Friend and only wish it was of more importance, both for your sake and his, being with very great Regard dear Sir, your very humble Servant John Adams
Honour
tenant Governor Lincoln.
My dear Sir
I have but this hour, received the Letter you did me the Honour to write me on the 30th Ult. - enclosed in haste are a Letter to Mr Jefferson and another to a Friend who will be equally glad to see Mr Jones. I am much obliged to you for giving me this opportunity of doing this little service for your Friend and only wish it was of more importance, both for your sake and his, being with very great Regard dear Sir, your very humble Servant John Adams
Honour
tenant Governor Lincoln.
Item sets
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (1 pages) | FDB14 (1 pages) | Collection: Robert Goodloe Harper | [unknown] |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Microfilm: Benjamin Lincoln Papers | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | John Adams | Braintree | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Benjamin Lincoln | [unknown] | [n/a] |