Precluded by their neutral position from interfering in the question of right, the United States have recognized the fact of foreign sovereignty only when it was undisputed, or disputed without any rational prospect of success.

In this manner the successive changes of government in many of the European states, and the revolutionary governments of South America, have been acknowledged.

The condition of the Greeks is not yet such as will admit of their recognition, upon these principles.
"Yet, as we cherish the most friendly feelings towards them, and are sincerely disposed to render them any service which may be compatible with our neutrality, it will give us pleasure to learn, from time to time, the actual state of their cause, political and military.

Should Mr.Luriottis be enabled and disposed to furnish this information, it may always be communicated through you, and will be received with satisfaction here.

The public accounts from that quarter have been of late very scanty, and we shall be glad to obtain any authentic particulars, which may come to your knowledge from this, or through any other channel.
"I am with great respect, Sir, your very humble and obedient servant, JOHN QUINCY ADAMS." MR.