1To John Adams from Stephen Codman, 8 February 1783 (Adams Papers)
I take the liberty to acquaint your Excellency of my arrival in this place the 15 th Ult o. from Havana, in the Ship, Commerce, belonging to Mess Codman & Smith of Boston.— The very unexpected peace which has taken place, will very much injure our Voige, our Cargo of Sugars Still Remaining unsold, and no offers at present made.— I am notwithstanding getting the Ship ready for sea, and shall be...