From John Adams to Albert Gallatin

11 April 1817

Sir	Quincy April 11. 1817

Give me leave to introduce to you, Mr Theodore Lyman junior, a young Gentleman of Education and Travel of modest and virtuous Character, ardent in pursuit of Science and Letters. His Father is respectable in fortune and Connections.

Mr Lyman I presume wishes to be acquainted with the Litterateurs as well as to See The King and The Court.

He can give you all Our American News, much better than your respectfull humble Servant

John Adams

NHi: Papers of Albert Gallatin.

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