The Abbé de Mably deeply regrets not having been at home when Mr. Adams paid him the honor of a visit. He has however the honor of returning the text addressed to him: the Abbé de Mably never intended to write a history of the American Revolution, for he would be dead long before he had collected even half the material needed for so large a work. He would be much obliged if Mr. Adams could kindly obtain for him a copy of the last part of this text, adding a few remarks about the genius and interests of the first confederates, and especially about the current state of wealth or fortunes of private individuals and the degree of luxury found in America.