Papers of John Adams, volume 14

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Translation
8 March 1783

Mr. Marmontel1 is honored to present his compliments to Mr. Adams, and to return the excellent letter he so kindly entrusted to him. More than ever, this letter makes him realize how greatly he needs Mr. Adams' help and insight to compose a reasonable account of the great revolution that constitutes the glory of North America and guarantees its happiness.