Adams, John (1735-1826) to Elias Boudinot
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02449 Author/Creator: Adams, John (1735-1826) Place Written: Paris, France Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 March 1783 Pagination: 1 p. addr 24 x 19 cm Order a Copy
Adams introduces Joshua Grigby, Jr. to President of Congress Boudinot. Adams describes Grigby as the wealthy son of a Suffolk gentleman, who "wishes to settle and be happy in America." Adams notes that Grigby will be able to tell Boudinot about English politics.
Paris March 12. 1783
Sir
Mr. Joshua Grigby Junior, is well recommended to me as the eldest Son of a Country Gentleman in England of 2000 £ a year in Suffolk, who has an income of 500 £ a year in his own distinct Right. He wishes to Settle and be happy in America, where he cannot fail to be so with his Means and Prospects, if he has the disposition.
He will be able to inform you more exactly than I can, of the State of Parties and Politicks [sic], in England. I beg Leave to recommend him to your Civilities, and to Subscribe myself, Sir, your most obedient and most humble Servant
J. Adams.
His Excellency : Elias Boudinot Esqr
President of Congress.
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