Adams, John

One page (8 3/8 x 7 3/8 in.; 212 x 187 mm, sight), Philadelphia, 26 May 1800, to John Steele, Comptroller of the U.S. Treasury; seal tears and repair, lightly browned. Matted, framed, and glazed an engraved portrait of Adams; a few letters at left margin obscured by mat.

One page (8 3/8 x 7 3/8 in.; 212 x 187 mm, sight), Philadelphia, 26 May 1800, to John Steele, Comptroller of the U.S. Treasury; seal tears and repair, lightly browned. Matted, framed, and glazed an engraved portrait of Adams; a few letters at left margin obscured by mat.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

Adams grants the comptroller of the Treasury a leave of absence. "I agree with pleasure to you request in your Letter of the 24th, on the conditions mentioned in it of an arrangement to prevent delay or inconvenience in the dispatch of public Business.

"Your long and faithful Attention to the Duties of a laborious office entitle you to may Thanks as well as to the Accommodation you request."