From John Adams to Oliver Wolcott, Jr.

7 November 1797

Dear Sir

New York Nov. 7. 1797

I have just now recd your favour of Yesterday

I shall be obliged to you if you will inform General McPherson that I am very Sensible of the honour intended me by the Troops of the City and Vicinity.

I shall dine at New Bruswick tomorrow and on Thursday get as far as Trenton or perhaps two Miles beyond the Delaware. On Fryday I intend to reach Philadelphia and that before night.

I pray the Gentlemen not to think of coming so far as Trenton nor even Bristol. If they meet me a few miles from Philadelphia on Fryday Afternoon they will give a Proof of their respect quite as acceptable to me and quite as convincing to the Public, as if they Should Come to Trenton.

I am Sir your most obedient

John Adams

CtHi: Oliver Wolcott, Jr. Papers.

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