To John Adams from Edward Hill, 19 July 1774
From Edward Hill
ante 19 July 1774
Sir
This may serve to apologize for so ungenteel a piece of Conduct as the carrying away a Sum of Money (£ 13.8—lawful) which I have received in your behalf. Nothing but absolute necessity could have forced me to do it but as I am leaving my friend you will not wonder that I wanted money which could not otherwise be procured. I have stated the matter in a letter I left for my father.
I am with much respect, your most Obed Servt.,
EDW. Hill1
RC (Adams Papers); addressed: “To John Adams Esqr”; endorsed at the foot of the letter in John Trumbull’s hand: “July 19 1774. This Letter was found in Mr. Adams’ Office. Pr John Trumbull”; endorsed on verso in JA’s hand: “July, 1774.”