1John Thaxter to C. W. F. Dumas, 10 September 1781 (Adams Papers)
I had the honor of your favor of yesterday’s date this morning. I blush to aknowledge that I have not given you a more early Intimation of Mr. Adams’s Return from Paris: but I hope you will pardon it. Mr. Adams has had a very severe nervous Fever, and is now recov ering, but still too weak to see company, he has charged me to present his compliments to you, and to acquaint you, that altho’ he...
2John Thaxter to C. W. F. Dumas, 24 September 1781 (Adams Papers)
I had the honour of your favor without date this morning. I have a particular Satisfaction in assuring you, Sir, that the health of Mr. Adams has greatly recovered. I have shewn him your Letters. He is much obliged by your Kind attention, and has charged me to present you his Respects, and to inform you, that he should be very happy to See Mr. Dumas at Amsterdam, whenever it Shall be...