[1798 Dec 30] War Department 30 Dec^r. 1798 Sir. I had the honour to receive your letter dated the 22^d. not this morning. Inclosed are copies of letters from me of this date, to Generals Washington & Pinckney, [strikethrough: also] copies of Letters to me, from Generals Hamilton & Knox, [strikethrough: [undecipherable]] one dated the 19^th [strikethrough: and] [strikethrough: [undecipherable]] the other the 23 Instant It is with sincere sorrow I received the information respecting M^rs. Adams's low state of health, and your own distressing and gloomy prospects. I hope she may soon be restored to you in particular. I am sure no one can wish it more ardently than I do. with real attachment & respect I have the honour to be Sir Your more Ob^t. & Hle S^t. James McHenry John Adams E^sq President of the United States.