American Revolution War Dated John Adams Signed Letter to Arthur Lee

Adams, John (1735-1826), 2nd President of the United States, Member of the Continental Congress, Vice President under George Washington.

Letter Signed "John Adams", 1 pg folio, February 12, 1779 to Honorable A.(rthur) Lee, in part:

"...We duly received the Letter which you did us the honor of writing on the 9th of Feb. accompanied with a letter from Mr. Pringle; herenwith you have the Draught of an Answer to that Gentleman, which you are requested if you approve of it to subscribe & forward.  As Mr. Lee is better acquainted with these Persons & Offices to which Mr. Pringle must apply; it is requested of Mr. Lee to make a Draught of Instructions; for Mr. Pringle; which Mr. Adams will subscribe if he approves them, as he doubts not he shall.  I have the honr to be with the greatest Consideration & Respect Sir, your most obedt humble Servant... John Adams.

Item has been docketed on verso, minor loss to fold split has professional infill. John Adams signature remains bold and crisp.

Arthur Lee (1740-1792) was an American Diplomat during the American Revolution.  He was the son of Hon. Thomas Lee (1690-1750) and Hannah Harrison Ludwell (1701-1750).  His brothers were diplomats with two being signers of the Declaration of Independence,  Richard Henry Lee and Francis Lightfoot Lee.

Adams, John (1735-1826), 2nd President of the United States, Member of the Continental Congress, Vice President under George Washington.

Letter Signed "John Adams", 1 pg folio, February 12, 1779 to Honorable A.(rthur) Lee, in part:

"...We duly received the Letter which you did us the honor of writing on the 9th of Feb. accompanied with a letter from Mr. Pringle; herenwith you have the Draught of an Answer to that Gentleman, which you are requested if you approve of it to subscribe & forward.  As Mr. Lee is better acquainted with these Persons & Offices to which Mr. Pringle must apply; it is requested of Mr. Lee to make a Draught of Instructions; for Mr. Pringle; which Mr. Adams will subscribe if he approves them, as he doubts not he shall.  I have the honr to be with the greatest Consideration & Respect Sir, your most obedt humble Servant... John Adams.

Item has been docketed on verso, minor loss to fold split has professional infill. John Adams signature remains bold and crisp.

Arthur Lee (1740-1792) was an American Diplomat during the American Revolution.  He was the son of Hon. Thomas Lee (1690-1750) and Hannah Harrison Ludwell (1701-1750).  His brothers were diplomats with two being signers of the Declaration of Independence,  Richard Henry Lee and Francis Lightfoot Lee.

Adams, John (1735-1826), 2nd President of the United States, Member of the Continental Congress, Vice President under George Washington.

Letter Signed "John Adams", 1 pg folio, February 12, 1779 to Honorable A.(rthur) Lee, in part:

"...We duly received the Letter which you did us the honor of writing on the 9th of Feb. accompanied with a letter from Mr. Pringle; herenwith you have the Draught of an Answer to that Gentleman, which you are requested if you approve of it to subscribe & forward.  As Mr. Lee is better acquainted with these Persons & Offices to which Mr. Pringle must apply; it is requested of Mr. Lee to make a Draught of Instructions; for Mr. Pringle; which Mr. Adams will subscribe if he approves them, as he doubts not he shall.  I have the honr to be with the greatest Consideration & Respect Sir, your most obedt humble Servant... John Adams.

Item has been docketed on verso, minor loss to fold split has professional infill. John Adams signature remains bold and crisp.

Arthur Lee (1740-1792) was an American Diplomat during the American Revolution.  He was the son of Hon. Thomas Lee (1690-1750) and Hannah Harrison Ludwell (1701-1750).  His brothers were diplomats with two being signers of the Declaration of Independence,  Richard Henry Lee and Francis Lightfoot Lee.

Adams, John (1735-1826), 2nd President of the United States, Member of the Continental Congress, Vice President under George Washington.

Letter Signed "John Adams", 1 pg folio, February 12, 1779 to Honorable A.(rthur) Lee, in part:

"...We duly received the Letter which you did us the honor of writing on the 9th of Feb. accompanied with a letter from Mr. Pringle; herenwith you have the Draught of an Answer to that Gentleman, which you are requested if you approve of it to subscribe & forward.  As Mr. Lee is better acquainted with these Persons & Offices to which Mr. Pringle must apply; it is requested of Mr. Lee to make a Draught of Instructions; for Mr. Pringle; which Mr. Adams will subscribe if he approves them, as he doubts not he shall.  I have the honr to be with the greatest Consideration & Respect Sir, your most obedt humble Servant... John Adams.

Item has been docketed on verso, minor loss to fold split has professional infill. John Adams signature remains bold and crisp.

Arthur Lee (1740-1792) was an American Diplomat during the American Revolution.  He was the son of Hon. Thomas Lee (1690-1750) and Hannah Harrison Ludwell (1701-1750).  His brothers were diplomats with two being signers of the Declaration of Independence,  Richard Henry Lee and Francis Lightfoot Lee.

Adams, John (1735-1826), 2nd President of the United States, Member of the Continental Congress, Vice President under George Washington.

Letter Signed "John Adams", 1 pg folio, February 12, 1779 to Honorable A.(rthur) Lee, in part:

"...We duly received the Letter which you did us the honor of writing on the 9th of Feb. accompanied with a letter from Mr. Pringle; herenwith you have the Draught of an Answer to that Gentleman, which you are requested if you approve of it to subscribe & forward.  As Mr. Lee is better acquainted with these Persons & Offices to which Mr. Pringle must apply; it is requested of Mr. Lee to make a Draught of Instructions; for Mr. Pringle; which Mr. Adams will subscribe if he approves them, as he doubts not he shall.  I have the honr to be with the greatest Consideration & Respect Sir, your most obedt humble Servant... John Adams.

Item has been docketed on verso, minor loss to fold split has professional infill. John Adams signature remains bold and crisp.

Arthur Lee (1740-1792) was an American Diplomat during the American Revolution.  He was the son of Hon. Thomas Lee (1690-1750) and Hannah Harrison Ludwell (1701-1750).  His brothers were diplomats with two being signers of the Declaration of Independence,  Richard Henry Lee and Francis Lightfoot Lee.