Papers of John Adams, volume 21
r18. 1794
Mr Robert Denison an English
Gentleman from Nottingham in England proposes to visit the City of
Washington. If you can Shew him the City, or any other Attentions you will
oblige me. He belongs to a wealthy and worthy Family of Dissenters, who have
it in contemplation to fly from Persecution He is recommended to be by one
of the most benevolent Men in England.1 I am, my / Dear sir Sincerely
yours
MS not found. Printed from Grant Wilson,
ed., The Presidents of the United States,
N.Y., 1894, p. 54; internal address: “William Cranch Esqr.”
For Robert Denison Jr., see Thomas Brand Hollis’ 26 Aug. letter, and note 1, above.