1From John Adams to Charles Chauncy, 27 April 1785 (Adams Papers)
I was much obliged to you for your kind Letter by M r: Temple which I received in London; but having been called from thence to the Hague, & from thence again to Paris by the public Service, and much employed with the Cares of my Family as well as the public Business I have not been able to answer it sooner. M r: Temple is now appointed Consul General from the King of Great Britain to the...