Grosvenor-Square, London, Oct. 19, 1785.
Sir:
At the instance of Mr. Hartley, in behalf of his friend, Mr. Francis
Upton, I advised Mr. Upton to apply to some counsellor in New-York,
and particularly to Mr. Hamilton, whose reputation was known to me,
although his person was not.
Mr. Hartley now requests for Mr. Upton a letter of introduction. As a
total stranger, but by character, it would be very difficult to find a
pretence to excuse the liberty I take in presenting Mr. Upton to you,
and recommending his case to your attention. But, as we say at the bar,
where I wish I was, _valeat quantum valere potest._ With much esteem,
I have the honor to be, Sir,
Your most obedient and most humble servant,
John Adams.
Mr. Hamilton.