1From John Adams to Wilhem & Jan Willink and Nicolaas & Jacob van Staphorst, 22 January 1788 (Adams Papers)
I have received the Letter, you did the honor to write me, on the 8th. of Jan: ins t. tho’ dated 8. February, by mistake— I have since received another Letter from M r. Jefferson, informing me that the Creditors in Holland insist on immediate payment of the principal sum of 51.000 Guilders &c Colonel Smith has by last post transmitted you a sealed Packett from the board of Treasury which may...
2From John Adams to Wilhem & Jan Willink and Nicolaas & Jacob van Staphorst, 2 January 1788 (Adams Papers)
I last night received your favour of the 25 th. of last month— M r. Jefferson has received lately by Commodore Jones further proceedings of Congress, which perhaps may have altered his sentiments of the Propriety of paying off the 51.000 florins to M r. Fizeau & C o: as I apprehend Congress have made a different arrangement for that purpose— For myself, Gentlemen, I should be glad with all my...
3From John Adams to Wilhem & Jan Willink and Nicolaas & J. van Staphorst, 15 November 1787 (Adams Papers)
I have received the Letter, you did me the honor to write me, on the 9 th. of this month: informing me that His Excellency M r. Jefferson has applied to you to honour his orders monthly for about five thousand Livres, and that he has already drawn B. f. 5492:14, which you have accepted & paid, and desiring my directions for your Justification— As these orders of Mr. Jefferson are for the...
4From John Adams to Wilhem & Jan Willink and Nicolaas & Jacob van Staphorst, 1 October 1787 (Adams Papers)
having understood with much anxiety and Concern the unfortunate and critical situation of Public affairs in your Republick and particularly in Amsterdam, and considering the Accidents that may Happen, it has appeared to me most safe and Prudent both for the Public and for you as well as myself that the Money you have on Hand or may receive Should be lodged in the Bank of Amsterdam at least...
5From John Adams to Wilhem & Jan Willink and Nicolaas & Jacob van Staphorst, 22 May 1787 (Adams Papers)
I have this moment received your Letter of the 18 th. — That Congress will most chearfully allow you Interest for the Money, you may advance, there can be no doubt.— I will come to Amsterdam as soon as possible, but as I cannot shall probably go by Way of Calais, I may be a few days later than you prescribe, but they Shall be, as few as possible. LbC ( Adams Papers ); internal address: “Mess...
6From John Adams to Wilhem & Jan Willink and Nicolaas & Jacob van Staphorst, 21 May 1787 (Adams Papers)
In answer to yours of the 15 th , I have only to say I shall leave all to your Judgment FC ( Adams Papers ); filmed at 15 May. LbC ( Adams Papers ); APM Reel 112. JA appended a Dft of this letter to the bankers’ letter of 15 May , above.
7From John Adams to Wilhem & Jan Willink and Nicolaas & Jacob van Staphorst, 8 May 1787 (Adams Papers)
I have this Moment, four O Clock, your Letter of the 4.— I have this forenoon Sent to the Post Office two Letters for you. The Board of Treasury have not been unmindful of you: But you will See, that I am miserably disappointed. The Interest must at all Events be paid at the day, if possible. You must, I think be convinced, that before another Year, there can be no difficulty. Can a new Loan...
8From John Adams to Wilhem & Jan Willink and Nicolaas & Jacob van Staphorst, 7 May 1787 (Adams Papers)
The Letter from the Board of Treasury of the 4. of April, in which this is inclosed, I received open, on Fryday, together with the Bills for 75,000 Guilders mentioned in it. I went immediately to Mr Ruckers House with them: but no one was at home, but a Servant, who told me, his Master and Mistress were in the Country, and the Clerk not at home. on Saturday, I went again. The Clerk was then at...
9From John Adams to Wilhem & Jan Willink and Nicolaas & Jacob van Staphorst, 18 December 1786 (Adams Papers)
I have this moment the honor of your Letter the 12 th. of Dec r. I am not able to say what orders Congress may give about the farther disposition of the remaining part of the 80.000 Dollars but I am of your opinion that the Treasury board directed the payment of the premiums in new Bonds from an apprehension they should not be able to provide timely for the february interest, I know of no...
10From John Adams to Wilhem & Jan Willink and Nicolaas & Jacob van Staphorst, 19 May 1786 (Adams Papers)
The Letter in which this is inclosed, I received yesterday—open for my Inspection— The Bill of Exchange drawn by Mr. Morris for 144.000 florins, will I hope be some relief to you Our Secretary of State for foreign affairs informs me on the 7 th. of April that twelve of the States had granted the Impost new York only remained to come in— and it is not likely the Legislature of that State will...