1From John Adams to Alexander Gillon, 10 March 1781 (Adams Papers)
I have received the Letter which you did me the Honour to write me on the Eighth of this Month, requesting of me to furnish you with fifty obligations of the United States, to enable you to discharge the Debts of the Ship of which you have the command, in the Service of the State of South Carolina. I have considered your Letter, Sir, and all the Arguments contained in it, with all that...