John Quincy Adams signed presentation copy of his soaring 4th of July speech, ''Mr. Adams' Oration'', with the subtitle ''Addressed to the Citizens of the Town of Quincy on the Fourth of July, 1831''. Published by Richardson, Lord and Holbrook: Boston: 1831. Signed on the original printed wrapper to Congressman and Vice Presidential candidate John Sergeant, in full: ''John Sergeant Esq / from his friend / J.Q. Adams''. 40 page speech is bound in modern brown cloth over boards with title in gilt on a leather spine label. Measures 6.25'' x 10''. Original pages show light to moderate toning. Signature page is toned with some abrasions. Overall in very good condition.