Adams, John (1735-1826) to Ferdinand Grand
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04350 Author/Creator: Adams, John (1735-1826) Place Written: Paris, France Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 19 December 1782 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 19.8 x 15.3 cm. Order a Copy
Writes to Grand, a banker, about the repayment funds used for diplomatic purposes. Also noted additional funds may be needed. Adds the comment: "God grant us peace that we may no longer be plagued with so many demands for money."
Paris Decr 19. 1782
Sir
In answer to your Letter, give me Leave to inform you that I have written this day to Missrs Willricks, Van Stephorst and De la Lande and Fynje, my Advice to remit you the four hundred Thousand Livres more, as you desire. I run a Risque in this, because Mr Morris has informed them of Bills which he has drawn upon them, which there is danger that they will not have Funds to Satisfy. if it should happen that those Bills should arise and the Gentlemen be out of Cash, they must call upon you again, or do worse. - God grant us Peace, that We may no longer be plagued with so many Demands for Money.
With much Respect and Esteem I have the
Honour to be, Sir your most obedient
and most humble servant
J. Adams.
Mr Grand.
[docket]
Paris Pergxle 1782
Jon. Adams
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