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Titlepage of Joseph Mathìas Escrivano's Itinerario español, o guia de caminos, para ir desde Madrid à todas las ciudades ..., 3d edition, Madrid, 1767. It is inscribed in John Adams' hand, “Presented by Mr. [Michel] Lagoanere, American Agent at Corunna to John Adams, Deer. 20, 1779,” and remains among his books in the Boston Public Library. On Lagoanere, who warmly befriended {p. R8} the Adams party in Spain, see a note under the Diary entry of 17 December 1779, vol. 2:412.