ADAMS, John Quincy. ALS to Thomas Aspinwall, [London], 9 June 1817. 1 page, 4o, approx. 220 x 180 mm. Adams makes arrangements to ship his property from London, presumably for his return to Washington and service in Monroe's cabinet as Secretary of State. Seeking to pay for the cost of transportation through the sale of his wine cellar he instructs Aspinwall, ..."560 bottles of claret, and I think 298 of champagne, I shall leave entirely at your direction. You will reserve of the proceeds enough to pay freight, insurance and shipping charges....." Handsomely matted and framed in a hinged box frame.