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Letter from John Adams to John Jay
Adams, John, 1735-1826
March 04, 1786
Volume 18, Page 560

HON. JOHN ADAMS TO THE SECRETARY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS.
[From Executive Letter Book.]


Grosvesnor Square, March 4th, 1786.

(Copy.)

Sir:

I have the honor to enclose to you, copies of the Secretary of State's Answer, dated the 28th of Feb'y, to the Memorial dated the 30th of November and presented to him on the 8th of December last, and of the State of Grievances of British Merchants and others. I shall make no reply to his Lordship, until I receive the Orders of Congress.

With great respect I have the honor to be Sir;
Your most obedient and humble Servt.,
JOHN ADAMS.