1From John Adams to Wilhem Willink, 4 January 1788 (Adams Papers)
Inclosed are Coupons to the amount of one thousand Eight hundred florins, part due in Feb ry & part in June as I shall embark with my family on the latter end of March or begining of April. I shall not be here when the Latter become due. Let me beg the favour you to anticipate this matter, so much as to send me the amount of them either in cash, or in two other obligations, as you think...
2From John Adams to François Adriaan van der Kemp, 6 January 1788 (Adams Papers)
As I had suffered much Anxiety on your Account during your Imprisonment, your Letter of the 29. of last month gave me some relief. I rejoiced to find that you was at liberty and out of danger. inclosed are two Letters, which I hope may be of Service to you.— living is now cheaper, than it has been, in America, and I doubt not you will Succeed very well.— You will be upon your guard, among the...
3To John Adams from Wilhem & Jan Willink and Nicolaas & Jacob van Staphorst, 8 January 1788 (Adams Papers)
We are honored with Your Excellency’s respected favor of 2 d. Ins t: with Copy of the Resolution of Congress conveying your Recall, and a Testimony of your Services and Merits, the more honorable, as it comes from the only Source capable of appreciating justly their Value. Upon which please accept our Congratulations, together with our Wishes for your safe Return to your Native Country, Where...