ADAMS JOHN QUINCY Autograph Letter Signed as Ambassador to B

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ADAMS, JOHN QUINCY. Autograph Letter Signed, as Ambassador to Britain, to U.S. Consul in Liverpool James Maury, introducing Danish Minister Peter Pedersen, noting that Pedersen carries Maury's commission and letters destined for the U.S., and reporting that British Minister to the U.S. Charles Bagot will be leaving soon for Annapolis. 1 page, 4to, with integral blank; folds, uncommonly good condition. London, 12 August 1815

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". . . The bearer of this letter, Mr. Pedersen, is appointed Minister from the King of Denmark to the United States, and goes to Liverpool to take passage there. . . .
"He has taken charge of the despatch for you containing your Commission, with the exequatur . . . .
"I have not lately sent you any packets for the United States, having met with several opportunities from this Port. I send some by Mr. Penderson, and among them a Letter, direct to Charleston South Carolina . . . .
"Mr Bagot has taken leave of the Prince Regent, and goes to Portsmouth next week to embark in a Frigate for Annapolis . . . ."
With--Manuscript receipt or invoice from the office of the U.S. Secretary of State, in unknown hand, concerning fees relating to the appointment of James Maury to U.S. Consul at Liverpool. ½ page, small 4to, with integral blank; horizontal folds. Np, 11 August 1815.