To John Adams from John Quincy Adams

25 April 1824

My dear Sir

Washington 25 April 1824

I take great pleasure in presenting to you the bearer of this letter, Mr Julius de Wallenstein, a Secretary of the legation of his Majesty the Emperor of Russia—He visits Boston & other parts of our Country for the improvement of his health, & with purposes of enlightened curiosity. Upon the most transient conversation with him, no testimonial will be needed to mark him in your estimation as a person of extensive Literature, profound science, & elegant taste. A longer acquaintance with him enables me to appreciate the urbanity of his deportment & the delicacy of his sentiments. He will be esteemed in proportion as he is known.

I am Dear Sir, in dutiful affection, Your Son—

MHi: Adams Family Papers, Letterbooks.

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