1John Adams to George Clinton, 1 February 1784 (Adams Papers)
M r C. W. Schubert, de Rawitz, in Poland, proposes to embark in march for New York, and there to establish himself, in Trade, chiefly in German Linnens He proposes to remove with him his Wife & Child. I have been desired to give him a Letter of Introduction, a favour which is very often asked and I dont know how to refuse. Upon these occasions however I only mean to request ordinary Civilities...
2To John Adams from George Clinton, April 1785 (Adams Papers)
Your Excellency’s Letter of the 4 th: of Feb y: inclosed in one from M r: Dumas of the 9 th: of August last, did not reach me before some Time in December. It seems the Gentleman who had solicited your Introduction, has deferred his Voyage to this Country for some time; if ever he should call upon me, I beg you to be assured, he will meet with the Civilities and attention due to a Person...
3From John Adams to George Clinton, 26 March 1788 (Adams Papers)
Give me leave to introduce to you C ol Smith and his Lady, two Persons in whose Welfare I am in an high degree interested. M rs Smith as a young stranger will Stand in need of the Candour and benevolence of the Citizens of New York, and as your Excellencies Example and that of your Family has great Influence, let me recommend her to your Protection and Patronage and to the Friendship of your...