1From John Adams to Richard Sharp, 27 February 1811 (Adams Papers)
Through the favor of Mr Russel Sturgis I have received the original and a Duplicate of your kind Letter of the 19th December. It is to me a great Pleasure to learn, that you have become acquainted with Mr Harris, whom I esteem very much, and who is generally considered here as a most amiable Character well informed and accomplished....Station are very flattering to me: but Such was the State...