Adams comments on his and [Gerry's] shared opposition to the Society. Adams says that "It appears wonderful that they could imagine that a People who had freely spent their Blood & Treasure in Support of their equal Rights & Liberties, could so soon be reconciled to the odious hereditary Distinction of Families." Adams also remark on the recipient's intention to leave Congress and asking that he reconsider and stay for at least two years after taking the seat. Gerry had been elected to Congress in 1783 and did continue to serve until 1785. Presumed to be to Elbridge Gerry based on mentions of Congress, references to a letter to Higginson (a frequent Gerry correspondent) and a similar docket to one on MSS L1980.1.255, a letter from Adams addressed to Gerry. Transcription in case file.