Title: To John Adams from Jan Willink, 10 May 1793
From: Willink, Jan,Willink, Wilhem
To: Adams, John

Sir
Amsterdam 10 May 1793

We had the pleasure to address you the 22 Ulto. advising the purchase of an obligation of  4 per Ct. for the premium drawn on yr. obligation, we have now before us your esteemed favor of 1 March by whch. you desire to have the Amount forwarded in gold or Spanish dolls to Boston, with the discount of the coupons you enclose 22 instead of 21 as you mention of 50.ƒ and 20 of 40ƒ each.
we shall credit you for the Coups: and remit by a ship sailing in Short for Boston the ballance of y/a as we cannot suppose as the money is invested in that oblign you Should Wish to resell it, if this is yr intention on your mentioning it we shall effectuate it.

You’ll remember that the first installment of the Loan of 1782 was to be discharged the 1st. of June and among the numbers drawn for it have been twenty of yours Viz No. 3003 to 5, 3009 & 20, 3021 to 24, 3028a 30 No. 3048 to  28 No 3041 to 48 but as the million is prolongated (whch. we Are happy to bring abt. by these times) for 10 yrs: at the same intrest with faculty to the Und: St. to discharge it every year after previous notice is given in due time by newspapers, we have also prolonged yours in order to secure you the continuance of intrest; but as the discharges follow now every year, we Leave you to consider, whether it would not be proper to send us your obligs & orders when drawn out & discharged  the money.
We are much obliged for yr. friendly behaviour, and have Learnt the appointment of Consul of Mr Greenleaf with pleasure, as we thought one was necessary for the benifit of yr Country for whch. prosperity we entertain the best wishes, we are sorry the application for Mr Lake came too late.
it is not likely the Prussians will easily carry  Mayence, and the french defend their frontiers very well, sometimes with advantage sometimes with disadvantage, it is killing many men, and much bitterness on each side, if they should succeed to drive the Austrians from Braband, we should again be exposed, and before this quarrel is decided our trade will be in Stagnation, if we are not mistaken we have reason to beleave french by a separate peace would draw England & us from the Ligue, but we suppose it will not succeed at present. We wish your flag may be vigorously supported by any attempt of france or England  a declaration of such an intention  prove very proper to preserve the confederation in its neutrality, since it is spread some lines of some risks it will run by one or other of said powers.
if what we cannot suppose probable your Country should  party you’ll inform us.
We salute You and remain most sincerily / Sir Yr most Obed Servants,
Wilhem & Jan Willink


Title: From John Adams to Joseph Priestley, 12 May 1793
From: Adams, John
To: Priestley, Joseph

Dear Sir.
Quincy near Boston May 12. 1793

I have received your kind Letter of Feb: 23, by the Messrs. Humphreys, and shall have the pleasure this Day of receiving those young Gentlemen at Dinner as I hope. They may succeed very well in this Country I doubt not.
Your Sons I shall be very glad to see and although it would give me great personal pleasure to see you in America, yet I cannot but think your removal would be a great loss to the philosophical and literary world.
I regret very much the inconveniences the Dissenters experience and am not very well able to account for the violent attachment in the People of England to the Establishment of the Church, yet I neither wonder nor censure their attachment to the monarchical part of their Constitution: because I am convinced by a chain of Facts, authorities and reasonings that appear to me equivalent to a mathematical Demonstration, that both their Liberties and Prosperity would be totally destroyed by the Destruction of it, and I had rather see the whole body of Dissenters in the three kingdoms driven over to America, where they would be kindly received and infinitely happier than they ever can be in England than that the sublime and beautiful fabric of the English Constitution in three Branches should be lost out of Europe to whose Liberties it is essential.
I am, Dear Sir, affectionately your’s.


Title: From John Adams to John Stockdale, 12 May 1793
From: Adams, John
To: Stockdale, John

Sir
Quincy near Boston May 12. 1793

Yesterday, I had the Pleasure of receiving our letter of the 16th of March.
My Son’s name is John Quincy Adams which you knew very well, so that by ushering the Pamphlet into the world in the Name of John Adams Esq. it still might pass for mine. I understand all this very well. Booksellers Policy!
All I have to Say is that I did not write Publicola nor any Part of it: if you wish to know whether my Son wrote it or not, you must write to him, who is a Councillor of Law in Boston, and as he has been taught both to read and write is capable of corresponding with you concerning his own affairs.
My "work on government" as you are pleased to call it, has been too much neglected by Britons and so much insulted by French men, Irish men and Americans, that it shall now either be consigned over to everlasting Oblivion or be transmitted to Posterity exactly as it is.
If you think you can make your Fortune by printing it you are very welcome to do it, but without my Corrections, Additions or Subtractions, except litterary or grammatical ones. I don’t mean to insist that you should printagain Capital for Capitol and all the other Blunders of the Press that a Boy in the lowest Form could correct. One alteration only I request in the Title Page and that is that it may be "A Defense of the Constitutions of Government of the United States of America against the Attack of MrTurgot in his letter to Dr. Prié dated the twenty–second day of March 1778 1779 or 1780.—I have not this letter, and cannot fill the blanks. You can do it. This alteration will be a full answer to every Sensible objection which I have ever read to the Work. It is not and never was intended for a general Defense of the American Constitutions. It is a Defense on the Point on which they were Attacked, and that only.
If Mr Copley is willing that the Picture should be put into the hands of any Artist you may name, I have no objection, and you may do as you please: but I own I should be much mortified to see such a Bijôu affixed to those Republican Volumes.
Mankind will in time discover, that unbridled Majorities, are as tyrannical and cruel as unlimited Despots. It is melancholly that so much precious Blood Should be made to flow before they will attend toFacts, Authorities and Reasoning, which amount to the full Conviction of mathematical Demonstration. But so it is. A King of France, and a Duke de la Rochfaucault were destined to die Martyrs to a miserable Cruelty of Ben. Franklin.
My kind Regards to Mrs Stockdale and / believe me to be, your hearty / well wisher and humble Servant
John Adams


Title: To John Adams from Jan Willink, 15 May 1793
From: Willink, Jan,Willink, Wilhem
To: Adams, John

CopySir
Amsterdam 15 May 1793

We had the honor to address you on th 10th June, and now agreeable to promise Inclose your account balanced by a Sum of  ƒ2122.11—which we have shipped in 831 Spanish Milled Dollars as per said acct will appear, on board the Hope Capt. John Fields for Boston, the same being addressed to Mr. Cotton Tuffts at Weymouth near that place, to whom we have forwarded the Bill of lading with the necessary information we have also gve Insurance done on the amount say on ƒ2150.

at 2 pc—ƒ43Policy ƒ 2" 2To your debit in a new Acc:ƒ 45

Which you will please to take note of Hoping the vessel will arrive safe and the transaction meet your wishes We have the honour to remain very Sincerely / Sir Your most Obedient Servts.
Wilhem & Jan Willink


Title: To John Adams from Samuel Allyne Otis, 21 May 1793
From: Otis, Samuel Allyne
To: Adams, John

Dear Sir
Philada. May 21st 1793

I am obliged for your favor covering the Clerks accounts. The affairs of Europe are changed since the last autumn  and indeed are daily assumg a new face. Tis generally supposed that Dumorier is filed off, whether with or without an army is not yet ascertained. The next Ship from England, and must bring important accounts. We are disturbed here with the bickerings of French and English Sailors and every riot seems more alarming. The magistracy make efforts to keep the peace but you know how strong a Pennsa Executive is.
Enclosed is a paper which makes mention of you and your son, and seems to hold up the Combination in a light truly formidable, How far histhe authors opinions are Just I pretend not to determine. I think however if a peace could be brot about on any tollerable terms it would be for the general interest. I rejoice however and am disappointed in the general spirit of neutrality in our Country. Not because tis not the dictate of reason and judgment, but because there are madmen in all Countries—
Our new minister from France you see composes and sings songs. How far he will compose the minds of this people remains to be determined. Tis whispered at the first public dinner given him, the head of a pig was cut off and handed round as the head of an aristocrat. Also that the new Consul of Pennsylvania is at the head of a Jacobin clubb in our City, and who are amongst other things to denounce all such of their Coutrymen as are not true Frenchmen. They are trying to cook up another dinner for the minister. How that will be garnished we shall hear—
My old friend Major Jackson has had a meeting for the first time with Mr W— Brother B—m has employed him to go to Europe to sell land, whence returning, he is to take the hand,  as he seems to have gained the heart of Miss W.
I regret Mrs Adams’ s indisposition and with Mrs. Otis beg our best remembrances and am /Sir /With respect & esteem /Your most Obedt & huml Ser

Sam. A Otis


Title: To John Adams from Samuel Allyne Otis, May 1793
From: Otis, Samuel Allyne
To: Adams, John

 The Vice President of the United States of America—
Sir,
Cape Francois May 1793:

Fully impressed with a sense of your Goodness and Candor, I am induced to observe that having taken the liberty to express my thoughts to the President of the United States on the appointment of a Consul to the Island of St. Domingo, and to solicit the appointment (having resided in this country seven years and having been two years establish’d in business here) and I have to request your interest in procuring me the above appointment: with assurances of my every exertion to prove myself worthy of the confidence reposed in me, and of the honor of subscribing myself with the utmost Respect, / Sir, / Your very respectful / and / very huml Servt.
Saml. A: Otis Junr.


Title: To John Adams from John Sinclair, 15 June 1793
From: Sinclair, John
To: Adams, John

Dear Sir
London. 15 June 1793

I have the pleasure of sending you by Dr Adair, (whom I beg to recommend to your attention & civilities) the printed plan of the Board of Agriculture about to be established here.—I shall have the honour of sending you the regulations we adopt, as soon as they are drawn up, & we shall have much pleasure in corresponding with all similar institutions in America.—I shall write more fully in answer to your obliging letter soon.—
Believe me, with great respect & esteem.—your very faithful humble Servant
John Sinclair


Title: To John Adams from the Selectmen of Boston, 1 July 1793
From: Boston, the Selectmen of
To: Adams, John

Boston July 1. 1793

The Selectmen present their most respectful Compliments to the Vice President of the United States and ask the honor of his Company at the Visitation of the public Schools on Monday the 2 of July Inst.— The Company proceed from the Selectmens  Chamber at 8. o’Clock in the Morning, and dine at Faneuil Hall at 2. o’Clock.—


Title: To John Adams from François Adriaan Van der Kemp, 3 August 1793
From: Van der Kemp, François Adriaan
To: Adams, John

Sir!
Kingston. 3 Aug. 1793.

Though I can not find a pretext, valid enough to exculpate me, in interrupting your Excellency’s serious occupations, however I am inclined to believe, that ÿou will excuse it after a silence of seven months, in the persuasion, that a due sense, of what everÿ American owes to your merits and character, with which since more than a dozen years I have been acquainted, being a witness of a great part of your political conduct and eminent services in Europe, impels me, to remember your excellencÿ, that a forgotten farmer gloryess yet, in having, once, being judged worthÿ of your more intimate acquaintance, and that the same farmer is not obliged to blush of an attachment or cover his Sentiments, of which he boasted a dozen years before—uncommon indeed—when the object of this esteem and affection is a man in such an elevated situation as you.
I am sorrÿ, that a set of few villains will rob the People of France of the worthiest of blessings—There it would have enjoyed them, notwithstanding the unanimous and unrelented opposition of all the combined Powers of Europe, if theÿ—in place of murdering Louis had adopted, in time, a good constitution, and left to their King—Louis or another—so much legal power outward splendor and greatness so manÿ means to gratifÿ everÿ defensible desire, that he would not have been tempted to overthrow it, but deemed his interest to support and defend it against everÿ one—
If in that Situation France had been invested bÿ malcontents or foreign powers—her friends would have espoused her cause—and France would have been in Europe, what America is in the new-world—independent and free—a scourge to despotism, and asylum for the oppressed.
I wished—for the benefit of mÿ countrÿ—that the French Princes had been wise and vaillant enough—in this situation of affairs—to secure for themselves one or other part of France, if it could not else, by joining the insurgents in Brittannÿ; and securing for them one or other fortified town—then it had been in their power—to sent their embassadors to foreign Powers—then they could have used the name of the people of France and left and easÿ opportunity to other Nations to suspend their judgment—during the contest of the different parties, as being not qualified to decide the question in favour of the one or other, and more so, there not one of the departments had yet ratified or adopted the different acts and proposals of the National Convention—
Had I not such a high opinion of the good sense and Political abilities of our government, I should be fearfull indeed, that the Americans should be seduced to some rash steps, by the cunning intrigues of a French minister—at present this case does not disturb mÿ tranquillity of mind!
I imagine, that I insinuated, how I, by the treacherÿ of others, who call’d him me friend, was deprived of a great part of those possessions, upon which I depended, in crossing the Atlantic and how this would oblige me, to retire farther to the back-parts of America, in order to insure mÿ own independence, and provide in time, for the subsistance of mÿ children which I should not wish to leave in a worse condition in America, than they would have enjoyed in Europe—I intend there-fore—to settle on the Oneida Lake, I made a purchase, sufficient, I hope, for mÿ intended purpose, and offered mÿ beautiful and improved farm for sale, which however I shall not leave without regret—but it must be so familiarises me with mÿ sort, and in few years—if mÿ health is unimpaired, the hardships shall make place for pleasures—had I anÿ fear for the continuance of our Peace—or wished I for a war with Great-Brittain, I should not be imprudent and cruel enough, to Sacrifice an Excellent woman, who suffered alreadÿ to much, upon the frontiers—
I think not, that I shall be obliged to sell the remnants of mÿ, before, exquisite Librarÿ; but should I find a Purchaser, if I offered them for sale?—Chieflÿ antient and modern Literature—early. hist. Polit.—&c—about 300 vol—? Rigid necessity alone can oblige me to it—and this would deprive me of a principal comfort in mÿ voluntarÿ retirement.
Favor me with the continuance of your esteem, and permit me, that, from time to time, I may be so free, in assuring, that I am with the highest consideration / Sir! your Exell: most obed. Sert.
Fr Adr van der Kemp.
P.S. Though I am avers of those adulatorÿ addresses to Government, who commonlÿ, first begged by it, show’s a consciousness of their side however, I believe it, this moment, adviseable to counsel some frends to address the President, after the example, of so many of their fellow citizens, and in the same time, the Governor of this State—This if it succeeds, shall have this effect, I hope, to moderate, at least, the inconsiderate ardour for the Jacobins in some of his frends—


Title: To John Adams from Mr. Ames, 15 August 1793
From: Ames, Mr.
To: Adams, John

15 Aug. ca. 1793

Mr Ames presents his most respectful Compliments to the Vice President, and will have the honour of dining with him on Thursday next—


Title: To John Adams from C. Dubuc, August 1793
From: Dubuc, C.
To: Adams, John

					Ce jeudy

				j’ay eté deux fois chez vous sans vous avoir trouvé mon cher adams; je suis ce matin en impossibilité de sortir par un derangement d’estomac qui m’a tenû Eveillé toute la nuit.Cooper m’a dit vous avoir parlé de mon Sujet de Naturalisation. Mandés moi Ce que j’ay a faire et faites assigner Le jour auquel je preteray le serment d’allegeance; arrangés les choses de maniere que je ne suis pas envoyé au dela de ce  la .  j’ay trés grand interet à cela. je vous en serois trés obligéje vous souhaite le Bonjour.

					C. Du Buc


Title: To John Adams from Monsieur de Salimbeni, 18 September 1793
From: Salimbeni, Monsieur de
To: Adams, John

					Monsieur
					Dedham Le 18 7bre 1793

				je suis un francois refugié dans ce pays depuis Le mois de mars dernier avec ma femme. nous sommes arivés ici fuyant la  Gouadeloupe et toutes les scênes dhorreur qui y sont arivés depuis et quil etoit facile de prevoir. le peu de temp que nous avons eu a nous ne nous a pas laissé celui d’emporter une somme d’argent suffisante a nos besoins pendant bien longtemp. le peu de sucre que nous avons Emporté ne se Vend pas et reste dans le magazin de Mr Perkins. cest dans de telles circonstances qu’au mois d’avril dernier il me fut adressé un francois nommé André soi disant ancien domestique de Madame Hiver de Villiers Veuve de M. de Villier parent de ma femme et que les troubles qui desoloient st. martin lieu de sa residence avoient obligé de fuir. André arivé a boston avec une seule chemise et sans un sol dans sa poche m’inspira de la compassion et je le pris chez moi en …. le prevenant que L’etat de mes affaires ne me permetant pas de lui donner de Gages je le prenois par charité et seulement pour lui donner le couvert et la nouriture. jajoutai a cela quelques chemises tirées de ma Garderobe et quelques autres habillements; en un mot je partageai pour ainsi dire avec lui le peu que j’avois. jai gardé cet homme chez moi quatre mois et demi et même plus. a la fin je me suis aperçu quil s’entendoit avec la mulatresse de ma femme et que tous les jours il me manquoit quelque chose. ne L’ayant jamais pris sur le fait je nai pu L’acuser. cependant, monsieur il me manque De Largent et quelques bijoux destinées a être Vendus pour fournir a ma subsistance quant je naurois plus eu d’argent. nayant aucune preuve que ces differents Vols eussent été commis par cet andré je nai pu L’acuser en justice. ne parlant pas la Langue Angloise ignorant les lois de ce pays, je nai pas osé faire aucune demarche contre un homme contre lequel j’avois cependant les plus Violents soupcons. enfin ayânt  tout a craindre de cet andré qui pouvoit a tout moment s’en fuir avec la mulatresse de ma femme, & m’emporter le peu qui me restoit, et laisser ma pauvre et jeune femme sans aide et nourissant un enfant de quatre mois jai pris le parti de tacher d’engager cet andré a aller a la Gouadeloupe me porter des lettres et me raporter quelque chose de cette isle. il accepta. Qoique je ne lui eu point promis de gage. Cependant pour reconoitre Le service quil me rendoit en allant a la gouadeloupe. je lui fis un billet sur lequel je stipulai que je priois ma belle mere de payer au nommé andré, dans le cas ou le dit billet lui seroit remis par le dit andré même la somme de trente gourdes. de  plus je lui donai un autre billet adressé a un francois qui devoit payer son passage jusqua la gouadeloupe outre cela je lui donnai quelque argent. je lui avois remis une Lettre Cachetée qui n’avoit point d’adresse et que je lui avois dit de remetre a ma belle mere. je navois point mis d’adresse parceque cet homme m’avoit observé que pouvant être Visité L’adresse seule etoit dans le cas de le faire areter ou au moins de faire confisquer la lettre. comme il devoit la remetre en mains propres il devenoit inutile d’y mettre une adresse.redoutant toujours quelques malhonetétés de cet homme et n’agissant ainsi que pour L’eloigner par la douceur et a quelque prix que ce fut de ma maison ou j’avois toujours peur qu’il ne finit par Emmener ma servante mulatresse, je metois bien donné de garde de rien confier d’interessant a cet homme et dans ma lettre cachetée pour ma belle mere il n’y avois renfermé que deux feuilles de papier sur lesquels il ne paroissoit rien d’ecrit parceque au lieu de me servir d’encre ordinaire j’avois employé … une autre liqueur qui sechée sur le papier ne differoit pas de la couleur blanche. et par consequent le papier etoit tout blanc. cette lettre ainsi construite a été portée par cet andré chez le Vice consul de la republique francoise qui de son autorité la ouverte et retenue. de plus il a gardé le billet conditionel que j’avois fait a cet andré et je crois bien q’un de mes parents qui est a boston L’aura retiré des mains de cet homme en payant les trente Gourdes qui cependant ne devoient être payé a André que dans le cas ou il remetroit Le dit billet a la Gouadeloupe a madame de bruny ma belle mere. ce billet etoit  annexé a la lettre sans adresse et Le billet portant L’adresse de madame de bruny et joint a La Lettre sans adresse devoit ce me semble servir d’adresse a la lettre. dailleurs je ne peux croire qu’on puisse se permetre de décacheter une Lettre même sans adresse sans le consentement de la persone qui a remis cette Lettre a celui qui s’en est chargé. jai anoncé a M. le Vice consul de la repulique francoise que j’allois consulter la dessus quelque homme de loi du pays. il ma donné honestement le conseil de n’en rien faire m’assurant que les gens de loi dans ce pays ci me ruineroient si j’essayois de poursuivre cette affaire. cest a Vous monsieur a qui je m’adresse pour scavoir ce que la loi pouroit faire en ma faveur. je Voudrois au moins qu’on me rendit ma lettre décachetée. si Vous pensez que la loi soye en ma faveur Veuillez bien, monsieur, m’en donner avis et alors je prendrai mon parti pour obliger M. Le Vice consul a me rendre ma lettre et a ne plus ouvrir les lettres qui ne lui sont point adressés. jusquau moment ou j’aurois reçu Votre reponse je ne ferai aucune demarche et Vous prie n’en point faire. si Votre opinion est en ma faveur alors ayant je prendrai la liberté decrire a M. de jefferson secretaire d’etat pour quil mette ma requeste sous les yeux du president des Etat unis afin que la reparation que me doit m. Le Vice consul de la republique francoise soit aussi Authentique quil soit possible. jai tout lieu de croire que M. jefferson que ma femme a eu L’honneur de conoitre a paris et dont la fille actuellement marié a M. randolph etoit L’amie intime au couvent de panthemont ou elles etudioient ensemble, jai tout lieu de croire disje que M. jefferson s’interessera au sort d’un francois refugié dans son pays et dont les malheurs seront un droit a cet interest.sans avoir L’honneur de Vous conoitre, monsieur, je m’adresse a Vous parceque on ma dit que Vous scaviez parfaitement ma Langue et que je n’ai pas le bonheur de scavoir la vôtre. Votre reputation d’honetété, et de Vertu a été une nouvelle raison de Vous marquer de la confiancej’ai L’honneur d’être, monsieur avec la plus parfaite consideration Votre tres humble et tres Obeissant serviteur

					Salimbeni


Title: From John Adams to Jean Luzac, 2 October 1793
From: Adams, John
To: Luzac, Jean

Dear Sir
Quincy near Boston Oct. 2d. 1793

The Bearer of this letter is Mr Lear the late Secretary to President Washington a gentleman universally esteemed and beloved wherever he is known. I beg Leave to introduce him to your Acquaintance and Friendship. This Country is too happy in the Enjoyment of that Liberty which Cost them so dear to risque it, by medling in foreign Wars: and too gratefull to those who assisted them it, to join in any Crusade against them.
I shall ever remember with Pleasure, the time I have formerly passed in your Society, and wish it were in my Power to be a better Correspondent.—
With sincere Esteem I am  /  and ever shall be your Friend and /  humble Servant.
John Adams.


Title: To John Adams from Tobias Lear, 3 October 1793
From: Lear, Tobias
To: Adams, John

Dear Sir,
Boston October 3d: 1793

I am at this place on my way to New York, from whence I expect to sail for Europe.—I promised myself the pleasure of waiting upon and taking leave of you at Quincy; but a detention of some days in Portsmouth, longer than I had calculated upon, and previous arrangements to be in New York at a fixed time, make it necessary for me to hasten on to that City—which I shall do by the Stage of tomorrow.—I have therefore taken the liberty of asking the favor of the letters which you had the goodness to say you would write to some of your friends in Holland.—If it should not be perfectly convenient for you to attend to this matter at present—I shall be in New York till the 10h or 12h of the months and any letters for me reaching that place by the time above mentioned will find me there.
Begging that my best respects may be made acceptable to Mrs. Adams—and that health and happiness may be your attendants through life I have the honor to be / with perfect respect & sincere / attachment / Dear Sir / Your most Obedient Servant
Tobias Lear


Title: To John Adams from Robert Montgomery, 19 October 1793
From: Montgomery, Robert
To: Adams, John

Sir
Alicante 19th October 1793

Your having honoured me with your kind attention on several Occations during our struggles with Great Britain, and since that period by Your friendship to my Brother John in Boston. I am now emboldened to take the liberty of intreducing to your Excellency the Bearer my Br James Montgomery of Philadelphia an experienced Officer in the Marine service of the United States—Whose only wish is to be able to contribute further to the Honour & Prosperity of the Country.  His knowledge in tactices & of the Mediterranean justly entitles him to Stand Candidate for the command of any Squadron that may be sent Out against the Algerins, & hopes will meet your Excellency protection therein—
Permit me Sir to embrace this Opportunity of returning you my best thanks for your Patronage in Obtaining my Commission for Councel of the United States on this Coast in Which you may depend on my best exertion to do honour to our recommendations being With very sincere respect / sir / Your Excellency Most Obt /  and Most Humble Servt

Robt. Montgomery


Title: To John Adams from Tench Coxe, 3 November 1793
From: Coxe, Tench
To: Adams, John

Sir
Near Philada. Novemr. 3d. 1793

As the time fixed by the constitution for the meeting of Congress is approaching, I presume it will be interesting to you to know the Situation of things here. I therefore do myself the honor to write to you—
I have the authority of three Physicians of the city for assuring you that for several days prior to last Night (the date of my information) no person has died in Philada. of the Yellow fever—and that no person has taken the disease for several days. Those, who have gone in from the Country have been found, in the dangerous times, to have taken the fever immediately, but none, who have returned to the city in the last ten days are known to have caught it.—
Two of the Physicians, who had left the city, have returned.—
It does not appear, that the President, who is at German Town, intends to take any measure, formal or informal, to produce a meeting of Congress elsewhere than in Philada. Among the reasons for this line of Conduct, I believe, an actual one is, that there does not appear any reason to suppose that there will be danger in the beginning of Decr. in that city.
The  three Secretaries are in the vicinity of Philadelphia—as are most of the other officers usually residing at the seat of Government—all indeed, I believe, but one. The Postmaster Genl. is in the City.—
Trade is returning fast into its ordinary Channels—
There has been a renewed report of the resignation of Mr. Jefferson, who, the Attorney general was of opinion, would not return to Philadelphia, as I learn from Mr. Hamilton. The Secretary of State is however arrived—Conjectures have been that Mr. Randolph will succeed, if Mr. J. should resign—The times require the best talents, and as much weight of Character in that office, as can be found.
It is supposed that the friends of Mr. Wm. Lewis of Philada. will suggest his Name for Consideration, among others, to succeed Mr. Randolph, if the latter is moved to the Department of State.—The law Advisor of the Chief Magistrate of the U.S, especially if he is continued, as it were, in the situation of a cabinet Minister, ought to be a very learned, wise, and firmly honest man—It is peculiarly important now when a military gentleman is, in that chair, and when the U.S. are called upon for the first time to settle their line of conduct in a general and angry war—
With perfect respect, I have the honor to be, Sir / your most obedient / & most humble servant
Tench Coxe


Title: To John Adams from Tench Coxe, 6 November 1793
From: Coxe, Tench
To: Adams, John

Sir
Near Philada. Novr. 6. 1793

Although my information concerning the state of the Disease, as I had the honor to communicate it in my last, was founded on answers to Enquiries made of three Physicians, it appears that a few persons, who remained in the Disease, have died since. We have had several days of rain, which is followed this morning by a bright cool day—The most favorable to the city. My house not being perfectly in order, and my present position being nearer to the Secretary of the Treasury than I should be in Town, I do not expect to remove for several Days, but I should have no apprehension in returning to my house immediately—of this I assure you.
The Government of the State is expected to convene in Philada., I think, before Congress—
The letters from General Wayne are the only public Intelligence we have here—
With perfect respect I have the honor to be, / Sir / your most obedt. / & most humble servant
Tench Coxe


Title: From John Adams to Benjamin Lincoln, 14 November 1793
From: Adams, John
To: Lincoln, Benjamin

Dear Sir
Quincy November 14, 1793

The inclosed Reasons Why the Commissioners did not make Peace with the Indians, I have read with all the Interest that the Subject and the manner of treating it naturally inspire. The Facts are so natural and conformable at the Same time to all the Observations I was able to make, and all the Information I could obtain during my Residence both in France and England, that I have not a doubt of their truth, nor the least difficulty in believing that you have develloped the true Causes of the Continuance of the Indian War.Providence by abandoning the Powers of Europe to the blind Domination of their Passions, is working out for Us, I hope, that Safety which I despaired of enjoying so long, When I left Europe that Quarter of the World. While they are exhausted I hope We may be safe. But it may not be many Years before the impatience of our own People may involve them in Quarrells as exhausting as those of Europe. I am a devout Churchman in one Point “Give Us Peace in Our Day.”The present unnatural Combination of England with Spain, gives me sometimes so much Jealousy that, if I could in Conscience, I Should be disposed to go all Lengths with the Rulers in France. But this is impossible. I am, dear Sir with great Esteem / and sincere Affection your Friend
John Adams


Title: To John Adams from André Jean La Rocque, 18 November 1793
From: Rocque, André Jean La
To: Adams, John

					Monsieur
					newyork ce 18. novembre 1793.

				je suis arrivé à new-york, le 4 de ce mois. je viens d’y Rencontrer M Bansel; et j’ai appris, de lui même, que la lettre que j’ai eu l’honneur de vous ecrire et les Brochures qui lui etoient jointes, vous sont parvenues. Les dificultés, que la République francoise met à la sortie des Personnes qui sont sur son territoire, me faisoient douter que le porteur voulut courir le Risque de passer cette lettre avec lui, quoi que je l’eusse signée de mes nom et qualité, et que le cachet fut celui de mon emploi. ces précautions le mettoient á couvert de toute Recherche; et s’il y avoit des dangers, ils etoient pour moi seul.Ce paquet renfermoit la notice de Louis xvi dont je suis l’auteur; que j’ai envoyée à la convention avant le jugement de Cet infortuné monarque; qui a éte vendue avec profusion; réimprimée dans toutes les principales villes de La france; traduite et également remprimée chez l’etranger: j’ai des extraits de journaux qui le constatent. La convention et les sociétés populaires ont arrété de renommer à toutes les places, qui avoient été à La nomination, soit du Roi, soit de ses agens. c’etoit assez d’avoir sauvé ma tête du Peril auquel cette notice l’avoit exposée. mes connoissances, auxquelles je l’avois donnée, ou la cachoit avec le plus Grand soin, ou la brusloit, pour ne pas être inquiétées comme attachées au Roi. l’auteur d’un tel ouvrage ne devoit pas attendre que les envieux de son emploi le dénonçassent, pour être nommés à sa place, après l’avoir fait au moins réformer. j’en ai donné ma demission; Les commissaires m’en ont accusé la réception, par une lettre qui est un témoignage honorable de la maniére dont je remplissois mes devoirs.Ce même paquet renfermoit encore une Brochure intitulée considerations sur les prix des terres, Les fonds Publics &ca. des etats unis. Je communiquois feuille à feuille, cet ouvrage à M le Gouverneur moris. Dès la 1ere. lignes, je declarois que c’etoit sur relations que j’ecrivois; ainsi, je n’avois aucune reponsabilité morale, pour ses inexactitudes. je viens refaire cet ouvrage. il a été exécuté precipitament, entre les intervales de mon bureau; il n’est pas étonnant quil soit indigeste et négligé, quoique ses lecteurs francois l’avait jugé plus favorablemênt. enfin, il n’a pas été entrepris pour Le Public: c’étoit pour m’ouvrir les portes de La France; et il a parfaitement rempli mon objet. Aux termes de ses lois, il doit être accordé des passeports, aux hommes qui soccupent des sciences ou de matieres Politiques, et qui ont besoin de voyager, pour La perfection de leurs écrits. j’ai produit au Directoire, lintroduction de ces considérations, en lui demandant un passeport, pour aller dans l’amérique, Remplir le canevas, et exécuter l’ouvrage dont je presentois l’ebauche. il m’a ete accordé; et le procès verbal dont jai levé une expedition, l’a motivé sur l’intéret Public. M le Gouverneur moris me recommande à Mr le Robert moris, son Parent, comme un homme qui ai déja porté les Européens, a une Grande émigration pour les Etats unis; il le prie de m’aider de ses lumieres et de son experience. je vous en aurai une obligation infinie; si vous voulez bien me permettre également de ne rien entreprendre, sans vos avis, après que je vous aurai justifié qui je suis, et à quel point je peux mériter cette faveur: car, on peut avoir défender Louis xvi qui a aidé les américains à Briser leurs fers; on peut avoir porté les européens à une Grande émigration pour l’amérique; et, au fond, n’etre qu’un intriguant, comme il vous en vient beaucoup de L’ancien monde.Enfin, Monsieur, par la lettre dont Mr. Bançel étoit porteur, je vous marquois et le mort de Mr Adenet, mon intime ami, et la part que j’ai eue aux traduction que vous lui avez demandée. au Point, où nous étions unis, il ne commettoit point une indiscretion, en m’associant à ses travaux; et, aujourdhui qu’il est mort, il approuveroit que le secours qu’il recevoit de moi, ne fut plus une secret pour vous; si, dans le lieu où il est, on s’occupoit des habitans de La terre. ce secours a été le secret le mieux gardé, tant qu’il a vécu. il m’avoit laissé tous ses manuscrits, en partant pour stugart; et ceux la sont du nombre. j’ai apporté avec moi son dégrossi et ma dictée de votre essai sur le droit canon et sur le droit féodal, que vous aviez publié dans l’amerique, en 1765; et dont vous avez fait imprimer la traduction, en hollande, n’ayant pu en obtenir La permission en france.je laisse passer les Premiers froids; ils acheveront de purifier l’air de Philadelphie, où je compte me rendre. je vous serais infiniment obligé de vouloir bien me marquer le lieu et le moment, où je pourrai vous rendre mes devoirs.je suis avec Respect / Monsieur / Votre tres humble et très obeissant serviteur

					La Rocque


Title: To John Adams from François Adriaan Van der Kemp, 23 November 1793
From: Van der Kemp, François Adriaan
To: Adams, John

Sir!
Kingston 23. Nov. 1793.

The knowledge of your Excellency’s principles, with the distinguished marks of attention, which with Your Excellency was So Kind of honouring me, Since manÿ years, makes me so free of introducing to you Major Peter van Gaesbeck. His character as a man entitled him to the general esteem of his fellow-Citisens, and the quality of his mind promoted so much of his Intrests by the free-holders of this district—in the election of a Representative in Congress, as his industrÿ and activitÿ in the mercantile Line. He enters, for the first time, his Political career, and his friend flatter themselves that the honesty of his heart, and his Sound judgment will justifÿ their choice, as I am convinced, that those endowments Shall be more than Sufficient to honour him with your Excellency’s attention.
I hope, that Congress will not leave unnotic’d the daring attacks, with which A foreign minister insulted our Constitution, by Libelling the Executive Power with desultorÿ adpellations, for whose excuse no Shadow shall be adduced. America maÿ never augment the number of those European Powers, there a French Emissarÿ could unpunish’d dictate his pleasure to their cabinet, and frown at the decrees, on whom he was not consulted.
Permit me to declare, that I am with the highest Sentiments of Consideration and respect / Sir! / Your Excellency’s most obedient / and devoted Servt.

Fr. Adr. van der Kemp


Title: To John Adams from Tench Coxe, November 1793
From: Coxe, Tench
To: Adams, John

Sir
Oct. – Nov. 1793

I have the honor to inform you that I have been engaged thro this week in attempts to provide for you an house fit for the reception of your family but have not yet succeeded. Genl. Knox is also payeing attention to the matter & we shall certainly accommodate you, if in our power. He is of opinion that it will not be proper to refuse £300 per annum for Mrs. Keppelis house at the corner of Arch & second fourth streets, should it be obtainable at that price. Tomorrow she is to inform me—Mr. Hamilton gives £.250 for a single house of about 26 or 27 feet front in Market street opposite the Presidents—Mr. Delaforest often a fruitless trail of a week has bought a new house for £1560—
I hereby write, Sir, to inform you of the present train of things, and assuring you of my unremitted Attention to your instructions, I have the honor to be with the highest respect, / Sir, your most obdt. / & most hum. Servant

Tench Coxe


Title: To John Adams from Henry Knox, 4 December 1793
From: Knox, Henry
To: Adams, John

Sir.
War Department—December 4th. 1793.

In obedience to the direction of the President of the United States, I have the honor to submit to the Senate, the instructions to the Commissioners appointed to treat with the hostile Indians North of the Ohio, and their report in the form of a journal of their proceedings. And also, a statement of the troops in the Legion of the United States, and certain intelligence from major general Wayne.
I have the honor to be, / with great respect, / Sir, / Your most obedt: Servt:

H Knoxsecy of War—


Title: From John Adams to Tench Coxe, 8 December 1793
From: Adams, John
To: Coxe, Tench

Dear Sir
Philadelphia Decr 8. 1793

By the last post from Boston I recd your Letter of Nov. 18th.—I have before recd one at Quincy and another at Boston. I thank you sir for these friendly Communications, although I have not had oppertunity to answer them particularly. I was very Sensible of the importance of Congress Sitting in Philadelphia if it could be done with Safety and accordingl,y as soon as I was convinced of this Point I ventured to sett the Example of coming the first that I knew of, into Town. I now Congratulate you on the comfortable Prospect We have not only of remaining in the City but of a calm Session.—The English will not willingly Add America to the Number of their Ennemies at present. We have an Influence in England and Holland, which would give no little Trouble to their Governments, if We were in the War and Add no small Quantity of Feuil to the Republican Fire in France.
It is the Business of Philosophy to extract as much good as possible out of inevitable Evils. While We lament the Calamities in Europe which We can neither prevent nor assuage, We may derive Some Consolation from a Reflection that the powers from whom We have most reason to apprehend Hostilities, are exhausting their Resources to such a degree that they will not soon be in a Condition to molest us.
I am sir with much Esteem your most / obt
John Adams


Title: From United States Senate to George Washington, 9 December 1793
From: United States Senate
To: Washington, George

To the President of the United States.December the 9th 1793.—At twelve o’Clock, agreeably to appointment, the Senate waited on the President at his House and presented the following Address.

Accept, Sir, the thanks of the Senate for your Speech delivered to both Houses of Congress at the opening of the session. Your reelection to the chief magistracy of the United States gives us sincere pleasure. We consider it as an event every way propitious to the happiness of our Country; and your compliance with the call, as a fresh instance of the patriotism which has so repeatedly led you to sacrifice private inclination, to the public good.—In the unanimity which a second time marks this important national act, we trace with particular satisfaction, besides the distinguished tribute paid to the virtues and abilities which it recognizes, another proof of that just discernment, and constancy of sentiments and views, which have hitherto characterized the Citizens of the United States.—
As the European powers with whom the United States have the most extensive relations were involved in war in which we had taken no part; it seemed necessary that the disposition of the nation for peace should be promulgated to the world, as well for the purpose of admonishing our Citizens of the consequences of a contraband trade and of acts hostile to any of the belligerent parties, as to obtain by a declaration of the existing legal state of things, an easier admission of our rights to the immunities of our situation.—we therefore contemplate with pleasure, the proclamation by you issued, and give it our hearty approbation. We deem it a measure well timed, and wise; manifesting a watchful solicitude for the welfare of the nation and calculated to promote it.—The several important matters presented to our consideration will, in the course of the Session, engage all the attention to which they are respectively entitled; and as the public happiness will be the sole guide of our deliberations, we are perfectly assured of receiving your strenuous & most zealous cooperation.—

John Adams,Vice President of the U States,and Presidt. of the Senate.—


Title: From John Adams to United States Congress, 16 December 1793
From: Adams, John,Commissioners of the Sinking Fund
To: United States Congress

Philadelphia 16th. December 1793.

The Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate, the Chief Justice, The Secretary of State, the Secretary of the Treasury, and the Attorney General, respectfully Report to Congress as follows,
That pursuant to the Act intitled “An Act making provision for the Reduction of the Public Debt” and in conformity to Resolutions agreed upon by them and severally approved by The President of the United States they have since their Report of the 17th. of November 1792. caused purchases of the said Debt to be made through the Agency of Samuel Meredith and Jonathan Burrall, ———, ———,         ———, ———, ——— respectively to the amount of five hundred twenty three thousand seven hundred and thirty five dollars & twenty one Cents in Stock for which there have been paid in Specie four hundred twenty six thousand eight hundred and forty two Dollars and seventy five Cents.
That pursuant to the Act intitled “An Act supplementary to the Act making provision for the Debt of the United States” an in conformity to resolutions agreed upon by them and severally approved by the President of the United States they have also caused purchases of the said Debt to be made subsequent to their said Report of the 17th. of November 1792. to the amount of one hundred sixty one thousand two hundred and fifty two Dollars & sixty five Cents and twenty two thousand five hundred and thirty Eight Dollars and fourteen Cents in Stock for which there have been paid one hundred one thousand six hundred & thirty dollars & eighty three Cents Seventy five thousand six hundred and sixty Dollars and Eighty seven Cents in specie.—
That the several Documents accompanying this Report marked (Aa) B, A and No 1. to 7 with their Inclosures shew the aforesaid purchases generally and in detail including the places where, the time when, the prices at which, and the persons of whom they have been made.—
That the purchases now and heretofore reported amount together to two million & nineteen thousand one hundred & ninety three dollars & ten Cents in Stock for which there have been paid one million three hundred ninety four thousand six hundred sixty four dollars & forty Cents in Specie—as will be more particularly seen by the Document aforesaid marked (Aa)
on behalf of the Board
John Adams


Title: To John Adams from Thomas Jefferson, 16 December 1793
From: Jefferson, Thomas
To: Adams, John

(No. 1)Sir.
Philadelphia December 16th. 1793

Having, according to a resolution of the House of Representatives of February 23. 1791. given in to that House a Report on the privileges and restrictions on the commerce of the United States in foreign Countries, I think it my duty to lay a Copy of it before the Senate, and have the honor of being with the most perfect respect / Sir / Your Most Obedient / and Most humble Servt.
Th: Jefferson


Title: To John Adams from Henry Knox, 16 December 1793
From: Knox, Henry
To: Adams, John

Sir
War Department December 16. 1793

In obedience to the order of the President of the United States, I have the honor to submit to the Senate, a Return of the Ordnance, Arms, and Military stores, in possession of the United States.
At the same time I am directed respectfuly to suggest to the consideration of the Senate, whether it would be proper at the present time to make this document public.
I have also the honor to submit a variety of Papers giving a view of the southwestern frontiers as connected with the Creeks and the State of Georgia, and the southwestern territory of the United States and the Cherokees.
I have the honor to be / Sir / with great respect / Your most obed Servt H. KnoxSecy of War


Title: To John Adams from Henry Knox, 18 December 1793
From: Knox, Henry
To: Adams, John

Sir:
War Department, December 18th, 1793.

In pursuance of directions from the President of the United States, I have the honor to submit to the Senate, further information relatively to the Southwestern frontiers.
I have the honor to be, with great respect, your obedient servant,
H. Knox, Secretary of War.


Title: From John Adams to John Trumbull, 31 December 1793
From: Adams, John
To: Trumbull, John

My dear Sir
Philadelphia Decr. 31. 1793

As I had promised myself much Pleasure, in a few hours Conversation with you in my Way to Philadelphia, I was greatly disappointed when I found you were absent, and Still more pained with I found heard you had been out of Health. Your Journey has I hope been of service to you. I lived in constant hope that We should have the Pleasure to See you in the Course of the last Summer at Braintree: and as I am suspicious You are rather too domestic, impairing your health for want of active Exercise, fresh Air and the Social Countenances and Conversation of your Friends. I hope you will next Summer make Us a Visit at Boston and Braintree where you will be sure to find Friends very glad to see you. The Air which arises from my Rocks added to fresh breezes from the Sea is as Salutiferous as the genius of Boerhaave. I can almost promise you a cure.
We are surrounded here with Clouds and invelloped in thick darkness: dangers and difficulties press Us on every Side. I hope We shall not do what We ought not to do: nor leave undone what ought to be done. But We may do too much as well as too little. Almost all Europe is confederated against the Republicans of France who are no better than they should be: and We Americans find little more favor with Either than with the Algerinas and Indians. I, in my Simplicity, had flattered myself with a rapid Reduction of the national Dept, and with a growing independence and Prosperity to my Country: But instead of a kingdom of the Fist, I find Republicks of Integrity: instead of a Kingdom of Priests, Commonwealths of Jesuitical and Machiaveilian Politicians: instead of a People all Righteous according to the Promise and Prophecy, all Peoples almost all wicked. God forgive me for the Picture I have drawn if it is too dark.
There is however, to be more candid and more serious, much of an honest and sincere disposition to do what is for the public good, if that could be discovered, as I hope it will.
I owe you a little ballance, which I will endeavour to send you and thank you kindly for the trouble you took in settling my veratious affair.
I beg you would write to me for your Letters are cordial Drops in a gloomy hour to your sincere Friend and most humble / Servant,
John Adams


Title: To John Adams from Thomas Welsh, 6 January 1794
From: Welsh, Thomas
To: Adams, John

Dear Sir
Boston Jany 6. 1794

This will be delivered by Dr. Appleton who has been my particular Friend ever since we were fellow Students at the University; I shall feel myself greatly obliged if you will be so good as to introduce him to the President.
The Doctor is able to give you Information of the State of Things here, of the Impression which the Accounts of the Peace procured for the Portuguese made upon the Merchants here; of the State of Electioneering for Governor; of the Zeal, Industry, and Progress of the Democratic Club. &c.—
Columbus you perceive has been clumsily and feebly I may say hypocritically assailed by Sullivan under the Signature of Americanus. Barnaveld, however has sallyed forth and with trusty weapons is making mortal Thrusts into the Vitals of his Adversary. The old Patriot remains as motionless as a statue he has never acted upon Dannery’s Application.
Mr. Welsh and I were at Quincy last Friday being the 3 Jnry. Mrs Adams is very well. I think I have not seen her Countenance more healthy for three or four Years. my Daughter Charlotte is with her on a Visit.
I am Sr. with great Respect your Humble sr.
Thomas Welsh


Title: To John Adams from George Washington, 8 January 1794
From: Washington, George
To: Adams, John

Dear Sir,
Wednesday 8th. Jany. 1794.

I would thank you for giving the papers herewith sent a perusal—and for the result of it.—
I am now deliberating on the measure proper & necessary to be taken with respect to Mr. G——t and wish for aid in so doing; the critical state of things making me more than usually anxious to decide right in the present case.—
None but the heads of departments are privy to these papers, which I pray may be returned this evening or in the morning
With very sincere esteem & regard I am always / Your obedt. & affecte Servant

Go: Washington


Title: To John Adams from André Jean La Rocque, 17 January 1794
From: Rocque, André Jean La
To: Adams, John

					Monsieur
					Philadelphie ce 17 Janvier 1794.

				par La derniere Lettre que j’ai eu l’honneur de Vous ecrire de New-York, je Vous annoncois des travaux qui Seroient dignes de Votre attention, parce qu’ils interessent la prosperité de Votre pays. ils consistent dans La  petition cy jointe, et dans le mémoire qui accompagne cette petition; il en est le Soutien par La Série des principes, que j’y ai fait entrer. Leur Vérité ne peut point être contestée. Leurs bons effets ne peuvent pas L’être d’avantage. mais, une personne, à la quelle, j’ai communiqué ce travail, et qui désire dans Son pays lintroduction de toutes les lois capables d’en accélérer la prosperité, me disoit, il ya un moment, que l’intéret privé des membres de la chambre des Communes Seroit un obstacle au Succès de cette pétition. Je suis persuadé qu’il n’y a pas d’objet d’utilité publique, qui ne puisse être obtenu d’une assemblée, Selon la maniere de le presenter; et j’envois une qui ne pouroit pas être rejetée en la prenant pour cette petition. en conséquence, je vous Serai infiniment obligé, Monsieur, de vouloir bien examiner, Sous le Seul rapport de L’intéret public, cette petition et particulierment les principes du mémoire.  Si vous reconnoissez que leur adoption puisse accélerer la prosperité de Votre pays; il ne faudra plus que changer la requete, et faire, dans les membres de la chambre des Communes un choix d’hommes  Zéles pour la chose publique, et qui feroient Valoir les principes, contre les objections de L’interet privé. ce Seroit alors encore un objet á communiquer á Mr hamilton, comme relatif à Son département. Je Vais toujours refaire les conclusions, de maniere qu’elles ne puissent pas etre rejettées, et que les européens y trouvent egalement leur Sûretè.Je Suis avec respect / Monsieur / Votre tres humble / et tres obeissant Serviteur

					La Rocque


Title: To John Adams from André Jean La Rocque, 18 January 1794
From: Rocque, André Jean La
To: Adams, John

					Monsieur
					Ce 18 Janvier 1794.

				je commencerai ma lettre en vous priant de pardonner mes importunités. je sais combien Vos momens sont precieux à la chose publique; et je me reprocherois d’en dérober un seul, si l’objet pour lequel je sollicite Votre attention, ne paroissoit point interesser la prospérité des états. cy joint est la requete que j’ai refaite. ses conclusions sont reduites à un point unique, et tellement motivé quil me sembleroit difficile qu’il ne fut point accordé. la bonne foi du congrès y est interessée, quand il n’y est plus question que des acquisitions, à faire ou deja faites avec la permission de l’etat dans l’etendue duquel les terres sont situées. on m’a assuré a New-york, que les Principes du mémoire etoient ceux de Mr. hamilton et que ce seroit entrer dans ses vues que de disposer les esprits à les recevoir, par une discussion capable d’en montrer la solidité. j aurai l’honneur de Vous voir pour conferer de cet objet et recueillir Vos avis.je suis avec Respect / Monsieur / Votre tres humble / et tres obéissant serviteur

					La Rocque


Title: To John Adams from Elie Vallette, 21 January 1794
From: Vallette, Elie
To: Adams, John

Sir
Revenue Office Philadelphia Januy 21. 1794.

For my Situation in this Office at 300 Dollars p Annum, Mr: Coxe has informed me I am indebted to you.  My Respect and Veneration for you Sir needed not this Claim upon my Gratitude to be riveted. To Express simply my thanks for the Honor you have done me, in representing me as you have, and as I will endeavour to deserve, goes not half so far towards an acknowledgment as I would; But I am Bankrupt in all save Gratitude, with which I beg you to be content being all the Poor reward I can make.  There is another, but like the Benefit it must spring from yourself Sir, one I flatter myself you will enjoy, ’tis that which will arise from the reflection of having done a Generous Action—of having cased the Breast of a fond Mother, Comforted a no less tender Wife, and opened pleasing Prospects to the View of a Husband & father.
I have the Honor to be / Sir / With the Greatest Respect / Your most Ob Servt.

Elie Vallette


Title: To John Adams from Timothy Dwight, 24 January 1794
From: Dwight, Timothy
To: Adams, John

Sir,
Greenfield (in Connecticut) Jany 24th 1794.

 I have been some time employed in writing a poem, entitled Greenfield Hill; of a rural character; in a degree descriptive; but principally didactic. In it, beside several other subjects, are treated the subjects of slavery, war, the state of society public & private, in New England, the education of children, religion, œconomy of private life, & the policy of this country. It is written, in seven parts; connected by the situation, in which the writer is supposed to stand—on the beautiful eminence, which gives the poem it’s name. The parts are stiled—The Prospect;The Flourishing Village;The Burning of Innfield;The Destruction of the Pequods;The Clergymans advice to the Villagers;The Farmor’s advice to the Villagers; & The Vision; or Prospect of the future state of this country. This poem, sir, it is my wish to inscribe to you; should the proposal meet with your approbation.If you think it proper, sir, you may obtain a general character of the work, by enquiring of Mr Woolcot, the Comptroller of the public Treasury, who has read it.Allow me to observe, sir, though perhaps the observation is scarcely necessary, that I am induced to request this favour, merely from a wish to bear publicly my own little testimony of respect to a Character, to which I view America at large, & myself in particular, as under peculiar obligations. Allow me also to subscribe myself, with sentiments of the highest respect, sir, your very / obedient, / & most humble servant,
					Timothy Dwight.


Title: To John Adams from Joseph Bloomfield, 27 January 1794
From: Bloomfield, Joseph
To: Adams, John

Philadelphia January 27th: 1794.

Agreably to an Order of the Convention of Delegates, from the Abolition Societys formed in the United States: I do myself the honor, of transmitting to You, Sir, the enclosed Memorial and Petition; and request the same, may be laid before the honorable the Senate of the United States.
I cannot add to the respect with which, I am, / Your obedient Servant

Joseph Bloomfield.


Title: To John Adams from Edmund Randolph, 28 January 1794
From: Randolph, Edmund
To: Adams, John

Sir:
Department of State, January 28, 1794.

I do myself the honor of transmitting to the Senate, the translation of the French act of navigation. It has been executed by the best hand which could be procured; but it is possible, that the novelty of the subject, and certain technical phrases, may have produced inaccuracies.
I have the honor to be, &c.
Edmund Randolph.


Title: To John Adams from François Adriaan Van der Kemp, 1 February 1794
From: Van der Kemp, François Adriaan
To: Adams, John

Sir!
Kingston 1 Febr. 1794

I hope not, that I shall be importune in writing again; it is my anxious concern for America’s prosperity which prompts me to it—though I flatter myself, that the wisdom and Integritÿ of the majority of Both houses maÿ preserve us be the blessings of Peace, however I cannot set aside a Suspicion, that too manÿ are entangled bÿ the intrigues of European Emissaries, whose boasted love for the preservation of our Liberties and Independence conceals for them their unrelented endeavours to throw us into that abyss of confusion, in which theÿ are plunged—
The Report of Citisen Genet—of the capture of Faclon, with that of the Duke of Yorke with his armÿ, either it is fictitious or true, seems to be calculated to cover with oblivion the murder of the late queen, and show to the ignorant and craftÿ Party-men, a fair opportunity, bÿ the victory of the French, and the entire defeat of the combined Powers, to attack or declare war to Great-Brittain.
This morning I was informed that indeed such a motion was made in the house of Representatives and only negtivd by a majority of two votes. I should not be sorrÿ for what had happened, if there is no ground of suspicion that it shall be renewed, if the majority will persevere, and some of the minoritÿ return from those precipitate measures, there this motion maÿ entreaten the Brittish Court, in giving up our Western ports, and refraining the licentiousness of their cruisers and Privateers—
A certain Virginian’s members motion with regard to our commerce with foreign nations laid perhaps the bridge for this hostile excursion, in which Major Gresbeck, as I heard, took no part—I credit him for it, either it be that his heart or his judgment had directed him—because a war—and —with GreatBrittain, should Shakle in mÿ opinion our Republick—
I am told too, that Genet is recalld—hail to his departure—happÿ America, if no part of his Spirit may be left upon anÿ American, this last trick—I hope maÿ be that of agonising despair; France shall not subsist, if theÿ can not agree to write their endeavours for a good constitution—there I shall not be surprised at all, that few months more, if they persevere will create there a perfect Oligarchÿ—which shall be permanent, perhaps, as long as they are supported by the armÿ, as long as they can provide this with Spoil, and the Parisiens with Spatules and bread.
Maÿ I hasard an Idea, which perhaps by your Excellency, shall be deemed incongruous, but deemed excusable, there I am remoted from all Political discoveries—Should it not be an proper expedient, to give a turn to some unruly citisens, and extricate us for a time from the most urgent perplexities if Congress resolved to offer France and the Combin’d Powers the mediation of the United States—on basis of the Constitution of 1789—with such amend-ments—as bÿ the French Nation, convoqued in their primarÿ assemblies, maÿ be proposed.  I do not flatter mÿ with anÿ success—but we would gain in time—and the affairs of Europe may considerably changed in the course of a year—
Permit me, that I assure you of mÿ best wishes for your Prosperity and health, and it will afford me a sensible pleasure, to be with the highest consideration and Esteem / Sir! / Your Excellency’s most obedient and / humble Servant!
Fr Adr. vanderkemp


Title: To John Adams from Rev. Manasseh Cutler, 5 February 1794
From: Cutler, Rev. Manasseh
To: Adams, John

Sir,
Hamilton (lately a part of Ipswich) Feby. 5th. 1794—

The paper you was pleased to communicate to the American Academy, from Mr. Taylor, describing a new species of wheat, was received with much pleasure.  From his account of its ripening so much earlier than the common wheat, it appears highly probable it might be raised in this part of the country, where, at present, we raise no wheat at all. If it would succeed, it must, undoubtedly, prove a great acquisition to us. A number of Gentlemen of the Academy, in different parts of the Commonwealth, wish to make the experiment, but the difficulty is to obtain the seed.  We much regret that Mr. Taylor did not mention where it might be purchased in Virginia, with certainty of its being of the right kind.  If he would be so obliging as to inform us where it may be bought, or how we may obtain, at least, a small quantity, it would be considered as a particular favour.  Or, if he could, without inconvenience to himself, request some person in Virginia to ship a few bushels for Boston, addressed to Doctr Aaron Dexter, it would be considered as a still greater favour; and the Doctr. will instantly pay every expence that may attend the purchase & conveyance to him.  I should be much gratified by obtaing only half a dozen kernels, which might be conveniently enclosed in a letter, as I feel anxious to make the experiment.
Mr. Taylor has not told us from whence the wheat came, from which the man purchased his seed containing the single kernel of this kind of wheat.  Was it imported seed? or was it raised in some other part of the Continent?—Nor has he informed us whether it be winter or spring grain, nor in what month it was sown in Virginia. It would be a satisfaction to know the months & days in the months on which it has been sown, as it might afford some direction to us in making the experiment.
I have presumed to trouble you, Sir, with this letter, and to solicit the favour of your mentioning the matter to Mr. Taylor, at the particular request of Dr. Dexter, Col Baldin, Mr. Davis of Plymouth, &c  some other Members of the Academy, who are very desirous, as well as my self, to make the experiment. Beg you to excuse the liberty I have taken, and permit me to subscribe myself
With sentiments of the highest respect / Sir, / Your most obedient / humble Servt

M Cutler


Title: To John Adams from Joseph Priestley, 5 February 1794
From: Priestley, Joseph
To: Adams, John

Dear Sir,
Clapton Feby. 5. 1794.

I take the liberty to introduce to you Mr Henrey Wansey, a person of the most respectable character and connexions among the Dissenters. He is also a man of considerable property, and a principal manufacturer, and wishes to establish himself in America. Any information, or assistance, that you can give him, I am confident you will not withhold.
My Sons being now with you, I am at length come to a resolution to cross the Atlantic myself; and if you be at all informed of the state of things here, you will not wonder at it, as great an admirer as you are of our constitution. Besides giving up about three hundred a year, I do assure you that, on several other accounts, I take this step with great reluctance. My present situation is greatly to my wish, I have replaced my library and apparatus, at least in a great measure, and have just begun to resume my favourite pursuits, with such advantages, as I know I cannot have with you. Also at my time of life, I cannot expect to find any substitute for the connections I leave here, and all my habits are wholly English.
I propose to come in the April packet, the American vessells being Subject to capture by the Algerenes, who, I fear, are encouraged by our court.
Hoping to have the pleasure of seeing you soon, I am, / Dear Sir, yours sincerely

J Priestly


Title: To John Adams from Alexander Hamilton, 6 February 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Adams, John

Sir
Treasury Department February 6th. 1794

Having made the necessary examination into the means possessed by the Treasury for complying with a late order of the Senate and of the time which would be requisite for preparing them, I have the honor now to communicate the result—
Several Custom-house returns of Exports amounting to a large sum having been rendered for a term longer than a quarter; it is found impossible to make up that return for the twelve months, directed by the Senate in the first paragraph. A Statement, however for one year differing therefrom only in one quarter is nearly matured. It can be completed in a few days, after the receipt of a quarterly return for the port of Philadelphia, the Custom-house business of which was exceedingly deranged by the late malady—
The detailed statement of Imports for the year ending on the 30th day of June 1792 required by the second paragraph, can be made up in about two months, by suspending the formation of that for the Year ending with September 1792, which in the course of the Treasury-business was in preparation, and would have been completed in a few days. This will require eight extra Clerks for two months, and will produce an additional expence of about 600 or 700 dollars—
The detailed statement of Imports for the year ending on the 30th. of June last also required by the second paragraph, cannot be made up at present, for want of the Returns from the Custom-houses—
The returns of Tonnage in the old form will exhibit what is acquired by the third paragraph and can be made out in the proper office in a short time—The two sets of returns of Tonnage required by the fourth paragraph, can be made out in about six weeks after the preceding documents shall be compleated; or they can be matured at the same time by employing four more extra Clerks at an expence of about 250 dollars—
The Senate will perceive from this the state of the business and will judge whether it is expedient to pursue it in the form contemplated by the order. Such of the matters required as can go on without additional expence or the derangement of what is already on hand are in train. And if no revocation of the order is speedily received the other objects as far as they are practicable will be also prosecuted–
But I feel it a duty to use the liberty of taking the present occasion to remark, that it is extremely to be desired that the two houses of the Legislature could fix upon a plan for regulating the returns which they would choose to have made to them periodically from the Treasury, that the business might be prosecuted in conformity to that plan. Congress would then have the information, which they may deem useful, and the Treasury could be prepared systematically to furnish it; without any derangement of the current course of its operation; and without an unnecessary increase of expence. Occasional & desultory calls frequently made for returns and statements, which involve complicated and elaborate investigations and much clerkship, interfere more materially with the regular conducting of the public business, than can easily be imagined, except by those who have the progress of it immediately under their eye.—They oblige the principal officers, and the most expert Clerks, to transfer so much of their attention from the ordinary and indispensable operations of the Department, as must render it impossible, (if the practice should continue in the same degree in which it has for some time existed) for the Officers, of the Department to be responsible for the orderly, punctual and efficacious execution of its primary & most essential objects.—This conclusion has so pressed itself upon me from experience that I have thought it incumbent upon me to submit these reflections to the consideration of the Senate.
With perfect respect I have the honor / to be / Sir / Your most Obedient / & humble servant

Alexander HamiltonSecy Of the Treasy


Title: To John Adams from François Adriaan Van der Kemp, 24 February 1794
From: Van der Kemp, François Adriaan
To: Adams, John

Sir!
Kingston. 24 Febr. 1794.

Informed by the Resolution of the House of Representatives that our Government intends to arm Six frigates, I find me Self obliged, to make your Excellency acquainted with a worthÿ American, to whom, if known, perhaps maÿ be adjudged the command of one of them. at least—He will come in consideration if an excellent character, a prudent and manlÿ behaviour, experience in the art of navigation and cool intrepidity can entitle Him to it.  His name is Capt. Benj. Weeks.  In the American War, he commanded a Privateer—after the peace he was continually, employ’d by Mr. John Ross & Co and we crossed with Him the Atlantic in the Frigat L’Henriette—he lives in Philadelphia, and the mercantile house of Ross in that city  Shall provide Him with more favourable testimonies if theÿ are required.  A warm wish for America’s glorÿ—a conviction of your Excellency’s powerfull influence, and the knowledge of your Excellency’s principles must justifÿ these lines.
Permit me to assure your Excellencÿ, that I am with Sentiments of the highest consideration and respect / Sir! / Your Excellency’s most obedt. / humble Servant

Fr. Adr. van der Kemp
P.S. Captn. Weeks is not acquainted with my intercession—


Title: To John Adams from Thomas Seymour, 26 February 1794
From: Seymour, Thomas
To: Adams, John

Honble Sir
Hartford Feby 26th. 1794

From the short personal acquaintance with you when here in Nov. 1792, have ventured to request your attention, if consistent, & it shou’d come before Senate, to my very unfortunate son Wm. Seymours application to Congress for relief in the total loss of his leg, above the knee, at the Storm made by the Brittish Troops upon Fort Griswold on the 6th. of Sepr 1781—The House of Representatives, at their last Session, appointed a Comtee. who reported favorably, but have not yet acted upon it—My Honble Friends Mesrs Ellsworth & Wadsworth, to whom beg leave to refer you, are fully informed of his Case, & have the papers & documents, which hope will appear satisfactory
I have the Honor to be, with / very great esteem & Regard / Sir /  Obt Hble Servt

Thos Seymour


Title: To John Adams from John Henry Petty, Earl Wycombe, 1 March 1794
From: Wycombe, John Henry Petty, Earl
To: Adams, John

Dear Sir
London. March 1. 1794.

I trust you will excuse the liberty I take in introducing to your acquaintance Mr. Talleyrand de Perigord who is preparing to seek an asylum in America. As you are no doubt acquainted with his family and with the distinguished part he acted in the Constituent Assembly of France, it is unnecessary for me to say more than that he has received an order to quit this country in consequence of a power vested in Ministers by the then Bill passed last sessions. This bill has been made in a variety of instances subservient to purposes of private pique, and of unmerited persecution; I believe in no one case more clearly so than in that of Mr. de Talleyrand who is required to depart not upon account of any conduct imputed to him here, but at the instigation of a foreign court. He will I am well convinced meet with a more liberal reception in the United States than he has experienced here with every claim to attention which high birth, uncommon talents, and accomplished manners can bestow. He is accompanied by Mr. Beanmitz likewise a distinguished member of the Constituent Assembly, whom I also beg leave to reccommend to your notice. It is unnecessary for me to say how ready I shall at all times be to recieve your commands on any similar occasion or how truly I am / Dear Sir / Your Obedient & Obliged Humble Servant
Wycombe


Title: To John Adams from John Stockdale, 3 March 1794
From: Stockdale, John
To: Adams, John

Dear Sir
Piccadilly, London March 3rd. 1794

I received your favour, and return you my sincere thanks for your condescention in complying with my request: the work is now published, and I hope it will answer my purpose, but of this I cannot be certain, but whether it does or not, I am equally obliged to you. War hurts my business much, and prevented me printing it in 4to.—
With this, you will receive a Copy of which I beg your acceptance. the portrait is engraved by one of our first Artists; it pleases much many of your friends, as it is a most excellent likeness & well executed.—
I was much pleased with your opinion relating to France, and so were several of our great Men, to whom I in confidence, shewed that part of your letter: the political opinions of great and leading Men in all countries are very acceptable: the leading men in this, as well as yours, I am convinced mean well, though there are some very bad ones on both sides the Atlantic, and who would rejoice to see us at War again; but I trust & hope their hellish spirits will not be gratified, as it is much the interest of both Countries to be on the most friendly footing.  I shall at all times be much pleased to receive a few lines from you.
Mrs Stockdale desires her kind respects, and I beg you to present mine to the whole of your family—and in particular to your eldest Son, of whom I have the pleasure to hear a very favourable Account.—
I am / Dear Sir / With the greatest respect & esteem, / Your Much Obliged, and / Very Humb. Servt

John Stockdale
P.S. You will also receive half a Dozen Portraits of Mr. Adams, which will be very Acceptable to any of your Absent children.—


Title: From Peter Trezevant to John Adams, 3 March 1794
From: Trezevant, Peter
To: Adams, John,United States Senate

					March 3, 1793

				To the Honorable the President & others the Honorable Members of the Senate of the United States in Congress assembled—Charleston So Carolina February 8th: 1794The Petition of Peter Trezevant of the City of Charleston in the State of South Carolina who has intermarried with Eliza Willoughby Farquhar, the only Child & sole Legatee & Devisee of Robert Farquhar late of Charleston aforesaid deceased, and is also the Attorney (lawfully authorized, constituted, & appointed) of Alexander Chisolm of Charleston aforesaid, the surviving Executor of the last Will and Testament of the said Robert Farquhar deceasedRespectfully Sheweth, that on the thirty first Day of October in the Year of our Lord one thousand seven Hundred & seventy seven, an Order was lawfully made by the Governor & Executive Council of the State of Georgia authorizing Thomas Stone & Edward Davis Esquires (who were then Commissioners for procuring Supplies for the said State) to purchase from the said Robert Farquhar for the Use of the said State, a quantity of Goods, & to pay him for the same in Continental Money at the Rate of thirty two Shillings and Sex Pence per Dollar on or before the first Day of December then next, but if the Continental Money Should not arrive by that time, they were empowered to pay for the said Goods in Indigo at the Carolina Prices & to draw upon the Treasury of the said State for such Sums of Money as might be necessary to fulfill the said Contract; all of which fully appears by a duly authenticated Copy of the said Order taken from the Records of the said Council, & ready to be produced to your Honorable House whenever required—And your Petitioner further shews that in pursuance of the above recited order, the said Commissioners on or about the Day above mentioned did purchase & receive from the said Robert Farquhar a considerable Quantity of Dry Goods for the use of the said State amounting (at the Prices then fixed & agreen upon by both Parties) to Sixty three Thousand, Six Hundred and Five Pounds, South Carolina depreciated Currency, equal in Value to Seven Thousand Five hundred & Eighty Six Pounds, Ten Shillings and one Penny Sterling Money as fully appears by an Account thereof & the Affidavits of Thomas Stone, Oliver Bowen, John Hamilton, Chesley Bostwick, John Wereat, & Peter Trezevant, all duly authenticated, & ready to be produced to your Honorable House whenever required—And your Petitioner further shews to your Honorable House, that on the said sale & delivery of the said Goods the said Commissioners, in further pursuance of the said Order of the said Executive Council, did contract & agree to pay the said Robert Farquhar, the said Amount of the Sales of the said Goods, in Continental Loan Office Certificates at Thirty two Shillings and Six Pence per Dollar, in case they should arrive before the first Day of December then next, & if not, that they would pay him in Indigo at the Carolina Prices according to the Tenor of said Executive Order—That it is generally believed that the said Commissioners, or one of them, on the arrival of some Continental Loan Office Certificates, did receive a Sum sufficient to pay the said Debt to the said Robert Farquhar, but if they did, neither they or either of them, nor any Person or Persons for them, or either of them, ever did pay to the said Robert Farquhar, in his life time, or to his Representatives or either of them, after his death the amount of the said debt so due to him, by the State of Georgia or any part thereof; That in the Year Seventeen hundred & eighty seven, the said Alexander Chisolm presented a Memorial to the Legislature of Georgia stating this claim & praying for payment with Interest, but no proceedings were had upon it, ‘till their Session in November Seventeen hundred & eighty nine, when the Committee to whom it was referred reported “That the said Thomas Stone & Edward Davis were Commissioners for procuring supplies for the State of Georgia, & were by the above mentioned Order of the Executive duly authourized to purchase, & did purchase and receive from the said Robert Farquhar, for the Use of the Sate, the Gods before mentioned, upon the terms & Conditions before recited, & that the said Stone and Davis had received Continental Loan Office Certificates to pay for the said Goods, wherefore the said Committee were of opinion that the State of Georgia was not liable to pay the said debt, but recommended that the Amount thereof should be charged by the said State in their Account against the United States, & that the Governor of Georgia should require the said Stone and Representatives of the said Davis to render an Account of the Certificates they received to pay the said Robert Farquhar, & if they did not do so, that the Attorney General of the State should prosecute them for it as fully appears by a Copy of the said Report duly authenticated & ready to be produced to your Honorable House whenever required—And your Petitioner further sheweth that he has been able to trace a part of the said Goods so far as to find that on the twentieth Day of January Seventeen hundred & Seventy Eight a proportion of them, to the Amount (in Specie) of Nine hundred and thirty five Pounds, eight Shillings & Seven Pence farthing, were delivered to Raymond Demere (then the Clothier General of the State of Georgia) which is charged by the said State against the United States, & supported by their Voucher Numbered 918. as fully appears by an authenticated Affidavit of John Wereat (late Auditor) ready to be produced to your Honorable House whenever required—And your Petitioner further sheweth that finding the said petition had met with no success, the said Alexander Chisolm instituted a Suit in the Federal District Court of Georgia to recover the said Debt, upon which your Petitioner attended repeatedly at a very heavy expence & in May Seventeen hundred & Ninety Two that Court determined after lengthy Arguments, that they could not take Cognisance of a Suit brought by an Individual against a State; That another Suit was then commenced against the State of Georgia to recover this Debt in the Supreme Federal Court in Philadelphia, upon which that Court have determined they can take Cognizance of a Suit commenced by an Individual againstmissing pagewith Justice apply to your Honorable House for Relief, particularly as he knows not how he should get his Judgement satisfied whenever he obtains it, & if he should ever attempt to have an Execution levied upon the State of Georgia, it might occasion some unhappy civil Commotion, as the Inhabitants of that State conceiving it a degradation are resolved not to submit to it—Your Petitioner therefore humbly prays that your Honorable House will take into consideration the particular hardship of his case & provide for the payment of his Debt with Interest, but if your Honorable House should not think fit to assume the payment of it, He humbly hopes that you will secure the Amount to him out of the Balance due to Georgia by the United States, & if because the charges made for these Goods by Georgia against the United States cannot be identified, your Honorable House should decline to secure out of the said Balance the whole of your Petitioners Debt, he humbly hopes that the charge identified by the Affidavit of John Wereat Esqr. (as before mentioned) amounting in Specie to Nine hundred & thirty five Pounds Eight Shillings and seven Pence Sterling may at least be secured to your petitioner out of the said Balance—And your Petitioner prays, that your Honorable House will grant him such further and other Relief as you in your Wisdom and Justice shall think the particular hardship of his Case may deserveAnd he will ever pray &c

					Peter Trezevant


Title: To John Adams from Henry Knox, 17 March 1794
From: Knox, Henry
To: Adams, John

Sir.
War Department, March 17th 1794.

I have the honor to submit to the Senate of the United States, a report on the petitions of Theodore Chartier, Jean Bapt: Laperty Labrientoy—Joseph Page—Augustin Gingrass—and Peter Deton.
I have the honor to be / Sir, / with great respect, / Your most obedt: Servt:

H KnoxSecy of War


Title: To John Adams from William Bradford, Jr., 22 March 1794
From: Bradford, William, Jr.
To: Adams, John

Sir
March 22. 1794.

I have the honor of transmitting to you a report upon the claims of the French Settlers at Galliopolis, pursuant to the orders of the Senate, together with their petition, and sundry documents upon which the facts reported are founded.
With sentiments of the most perfect respect /  I have the honor to be, sir / Your most Obedt servt.

Wm BradfordAtty Genl.


Title: To John Adams from Thomas Welsh, 31 March 1794
From: Welsh, Thomas
To: Adams, John

Dear Sir.
Boston March 31st. 1794.

Your Favor of the 20th. I have received, and the same Evening of the 29th. The Resolutions of Congress laying an Embargo reached this Town, they meet almost universall Approbation, and should it be thought best to continue it for a longer Time it will be strictly complyed with.
Peace is the prevaling and general Object of the People of all Ranks and which they hope their Rulers will be able to continue to them and will therefore chearfully acquiesce in any Measures which the Government may think proper to adopt for this Purpose.
The Merchants who have suffered either by the Detention &c. of the French and the Condemnations of the English promise themselves Compensation on the Part of the French and payment on that of the English; with respect to the first they build their hopes upon the Promises of the Members of the Convention that they shall not be loosers by the Embargo. As to their Losses by the British they seem to place Dependance on their property or rather the property of British Merchants in the hands of the Merchants of this Country and upon their Stocks in the Funds for remuneration. with Respect to the Legitimacy of such Expectations I pretend to make no remark but only content myself with the mere relation of them and to observe that at present it serves these Considerations serve a temporary purpose of restraining their Resentments within bounds but tho’ the Wishes and hopes of the great Mass of the People both in and out of Trade are for Peace yet they do not wholly rely on its continuence. The Encreasing demand for our shipping before the Captures Detention and Injuries took place stimulated the Merchants to set up new Vessells but these have since things have taken this turn been directed to be constructed in a Manner proper for Vessells of force, and I believe some are now building with this Intention.
This Day Weeks will be the first Monday in April when I expect their will be great Exertions made by the Friends of the different Candidates Mr Cushing is put up as a Candidate against Mr Adams, and I believe will have as many Votes as Mr Adams. Your old Friend Sullivan says he expects to have all the Votes in the lower Counties and in Berkshire and Hampshire. This State has been distrusted anew for the Choice of Senators during the last Session if the General Court by this Means Boston Hingham Hull and Chelsea are to choose four Senators. There will be every exertion made to get Honestus out. to effect this object the Candidates set up by the federalists will be
Thomas Russell
Thomas Dawes
Oliver Wendell
and for the Country
Theophilus Cushing (of Hingham)
If after this Exertion Austin can keep his Seat at the Senate I shall despair of his ever being removed. I am Sr. with great respect your Friend and Humble / St
Thomas Welsh


Title: From John Adams to Thomas Jefferson, 4 April 1794
From: Adams, John
To: Jefferson, Thomas

Dear Sir
Philadelphia April 4. 1794

The inclosed Volume was lately sent in to me by a Servant—I have Since heard that the Author of it is in New York. The Book exhibits a curious Picture of the Government of Berne and is well worth reading.
I congratulate you on the charming opening of the Spring and heartily wish I was enjoying of it as you are upon a Plantation, out of the hearing of the Din of Politicks and the Rumours of War. This felicity will not fall to my Share I fear, before June.
I am sir / with great Regard your humble /  Servant

John Adams.


Title: To John Adams from Henry Marchant, 7 April 1794
From: Marchant, Henry
To: Adams, John

Very dear Sir
Newport Apl. 7. 1794—

I return you my sincere Thanks for the Honor of Your Letter of the 21 of Feby.—Since that Time the Clouds have gathered and thickened fast.—Amidst it all, I thought I could in some measure account for the Spoiliation of Our Commerce, and all the unjustifiable Conduct of Britons, without absolutely presuming They meant War at any Rate, unless we joined the Genl. Combination against France.—But I confess I am now more than stagger’d by Carletons Speech to the Indians; which I think He never meant should leak out.—Here appears a hideous cloven Foot.—The Cat is let out.—And nothing my honored Friend but the want of Success the last Campaign, if that even yet should/will prevent a War of the combined Interest against Us:—And one great struggle more to regain the Land of Liberty and to subject it to despotick monarchicle Bondage.—What can be more infamous, than ministerial private Instructions, to Judges &c. contravening publick Orders.  Yet I now, but not till now, beleive that has been done.—Disgraced eternally must be the Name of Britain! Their present Situation however will I presume, or at least hope, oblige them to relinquish their late Prospects.—At the worst unprepaired as We are, this Country will be more united than ever;—And firmness and Spirit under that Providence which has hitherto protected Us, will I trust make up for the long, imprudent unprovided State of Our Millitary and War Department, which ever ought to be ready at Hand. But the Minds of Our People could not before have submitted to the Expence.—This will I presume in all future Times be a useful and successful Lesson to Us.  And so, Good is often brought out of Evil.—I pray we may escape the present threatned War. But let us act as under the fulest Respect of it.—Like Our President prudent, and firm! Be this Our Example.—
The late Conduct of Britain has nearly worked out that Miracle which Govr. Levingstone said was necessary to the Conversion of a Tory.—It has certainly had an astonishing affect upon them.—They are becoming zealous Whigs.—
This State has by a late Act ceded to the U.S. all their Right &c to Our Fort, and given this Town and any Individuals, Liberty to sell and dispose of Landed Estate to the U.S. for the purpose of Fortifications.—They have passed Their Millitia Bill, which till now they could not agree upon;—And appear zealous to second every wish of Congress.—May their be an End to all Parties—This will confirm the People, give Us Energy at Home and Respectabillity abroad—May Your Sessions be honorable, and successful:—And may the remainder of Our Days be peaceful and prosperous prays your / most sincere friend / and honored Servant
Hy. Marchant


Title: To John Adams from N. Olive, 8 April 1794
From: Olive, N.
To: Adams, John

					Monsieur.
					New-York 8. Avril 1794.

				J’etois porteur d’une Lettre pour vous de mes amis Messr. Grand & Cie. de Paris que je gardois depuis mon arrivée ici, en Novembre dernier, avec ma famille, attendant l’occasion d’avoir l’honneur de vous la remettre; J’ai eu celui de rencontrer Monsieur Votre fils chez Monsieur Le Baron de Steuben, Je lui ai remis cette lettre pour qu’il ait la bonté de vous la faire passer & J’apprendrai avec plaisir que cette récommendation, d’amis très intimes, vous soit parvenuë.J’ai appris, Monsieur, que le Congrès avoit decidé d’armer des fregattes contre les algeriens; J’ai apporté avec moi le plan d’une frégatte de 26 Canons en baterie & 14 Canons sur les gaillards que j’avois fait faire par un des ingenieurs  de la Marine de france qui a le plus de talent (Mr. Forfait) & qui y a dirigé la construction des plus beaux Vaisseaux, Je comptois  expedier cette frégatte pour L’Inde, Les circonstances m’en ont empechées; Le désir d’etre utile à la Nation qui me donne azile m’a fait naitre L’idée de lui faire l’hommage de ce Plan, & je viens vous supplier, Monsieur, de m’accorder la faveur de le remettre à Messieurs Le Président & Sénateurs des Etats-unis, Je m’estimerois heureux qu’on le jugeat digne d’être éxécuté.Je suis avec un respect infini / Monsieur / Votre très humble & très / obeissant Serviteur

					N. Olive


Title: From Commissioners of the Sinking Fund to United States Senate, 9 April 1794
From: Commissioners of the Sinking Fund
To: United States Senate

9 April 1794

At a Meeting of the Commissioners of the Sinking fund, mentioned in the Act making provision for the reduction of the public debt , at the Senate Chamber April 9. 1794.—
Present,
The Vice-President of the United States,
The Secretary of the Treasury,
The Secretary of State,
The Attorney General.
A report from Joseph Nourse, register of the Treasury, was read, stating that the dividend of interest arising on the first quarter of the present year on the stock standing to the credit of the said Commissioners, and also to the credit of Samuel Meredith, Treasurer, in trust for the United States, amounted to sixteen thousand five hundred & fifty eight dollars & seventy seven Cents,
Whereupon, Resolved, that the same be forthwith applied towards sinking the public debt by purchasing stock upon rules & principle conformable to the last resolution of the board.
Resolved, that the sum of fifty thousand dollars be also appropriated & applied in like manner.
Resolved, that Samuel Meredith, be the Agent for making the said purchases of Stock.
Signed by order of the board,
John Adams.Approved, April 12. 1794
Geo: Washington


Title: To John Adams from John Montgomery, 22 April 1794
From: Montgomery, John
To: Adams, John

Sir
Alicante 22d April 1794

My Brother Robt in his respects of the  had the honour of transmiting his most greatfull acknowledgmts for your kind support in Obtaining for him the Consulship of this district, and as he upon every occation forwards such information as may be Usefull to Goverment I have suspended troubling Your Excellency With any letters on Political matters—
The Port of Barcelona being Within this district according to my Brothers Commission he has appointed me his Agent and Vice Consul there Untill the further pleasure of Congress is known on that Subject, Its extensive Trade and local situation With respect to Algiers required a man of intelligence and known integrity in order both to represent our Country With the dignity thy merit and to watch the motions of the Algerins, and transmit to goverment and to Our Fleet and Cruzers every needfull information respectg those Pirates—
But as a Vice Consul must in a place of the magnitude of Barcelona labour under many dificuelties that a Consul is not exposed to I must beg leave to request that you Will have the Goodness to recommend to his Excellency the President the Memorial that I have transmitted the Secretary of State Under this date praying the Consulship of the Above Place—
I shall be happy at All times in being honoured With your commands and Wishing Your Excellency every happiness I have the honour to be / Sir / Your Excellencys / Obt Humbl. Servt

John MontgomeryBy official advices we are possitively informed that the Portugeese have again declared War against the Algerins and that the Truce no longer exists and the Dutch have made peace With them pirates


Title: To John Adams from Edmund Randolph, 22 April 1794
From: Randolph, Edmund
To: Adams, John

Sir
Philadelphia, April 22d: 1794.

I do myself the honor of transmitting to the Senate the translation of a French letter; the original of which was addressed to Congress, and was delivered to me yesterday by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, to be translated.
I have the honor, Sir, to be / with the highest respect / yo. mo. ob. serv.
Edm: Randolph


Title: To John Adams from Ferdinand Rosset, 24 April 1794
From: Rosset, Ferdinand
To: Adams, John

Sir
Philadelphia April 24th. 1794.

You told me the last time I had the honour to See you, that You had perused all the papers which I had taken the Liberty to send to you: If they are no more of any use to you, You will oblige me in giving them to the Bearer.  I hope I shall have lost nothing in your Opinion by what I furnished you the occasion to read: For my Own part I shall always find myself happy that those papers have given me the means of being acquainted with a man whose Life has been devoted to that true Liberty of which I was always so fond: & I shall neglect no Opportunity of Cultivating that acquaintance which is a pleasure And an honour for him who will constantly subscribe himself / Sir /  Your most obedient / And humble Servant

Ferdinand Rosset


Title: To John Adams from Thomas Jefferson, 25 April 1794
From: Jefferson, Thomas
To: Adams, John

Dear Sir
Monticello Apr. 25. 1794.

I am to thank you for the book you were so good as to transmit me, as well as the letter covering it, and your felicitations on my present quiet. the difference of my present & past situation is such as to leave me nothing to regret but that my retirement has been postponed four years too long.  The principles on which I calculate the value of life are entirely in favor of my present course.  I return to farming with an ardour which I scarcely knew in my youth, and which has got the better entirely of my love of study.  instead of writing 10. or 12. letters a day, which I have been in the habit of doing as a thing of course, I put off answering my letters now, farmer-like, till a rainy day, & then find it sometimes postponed by other necessary occupations.—the case of the Pays de Vaud is new to me. the claims of both parties are on grounds which I fancy we have taught the world to set little store by.  the rights of one generation will scarcely be considered hereafter as depending on the paper transactions of another.—my countrymen are groaning under the insults of Gr. Britain. I hope some means will turn up of reconciling our faith & honour with peace: for I confess to you I have seen enough of one war never to wish to see another.  with wishes of every degree of happiness to you both public & private, and with my best respects to Mrs Adams, I am / Dear Sir / your affectionate & humble servt.
Th: Jefferson