1To John Adams from William Adams, 12 May 1791 (Adams Papers)
Permit me the freedom of troubling you on the present occasion.—Informing your Excellency that I was an early Volunteer in the cause of Liberty &c—I had the Honor of being acquainted with you & Samuel Adams Esqr: in 1776 When you were both Members of Congress, and I was then Surgeon in the American Navy, which I have not a doubt through the Multiplicity of your business you may forget.—I...
2Promissory Note from William Adams, 13 August 1791 (Hamilton Papers)
One Month after Date I Promise to pay to Alexr. Hamilton Esq Or Order fifteen pounds for Value Red. ADS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress.