Papers of John Adams, volume 19
ante 28 February 1788
As the Period of my Mission to His Majesty is expiring, I have requested the Honour of this Audience that I might have an oppertunity in taking my leave of your Majesty of presenting to your Majesty my most humble Thanks, for the Civilities I have received at your Majestys Court and my best Wishes for every Blessing and Felicity to your Majesty and every Branch of your Majestys Royal Family.1
Dft (Adams Papers); notation by TBA: “Intended address / to the Queen of / G. B.”
JA never had the opportunity to deliver this address, for which see the Marquís of Carmarthen’s 24 Jan. letter, and note 1, above.