1To John Adams from Wilhem Willink, 13 September 1806 (Adams Papers)
We had the pleasure to see here this Summer William Dandridge Peck Esqe: who delivered us your letter of 24. May 1805. this Gentleman’s Stay here was Very Short, yet We endeavored to make it as agreable and as interesting to him as possible; in Short recommanded by you he met with that Regard which every one of your Friends is entitled to.— We are Very Sensible indeed to your obliging...
2To James Madison from Wilhelm Willink, 14 December 1808 (Madison Papers)
We have the honor to acknowledge Receipt of a letter from Mr. John Graham, Chief Clerk of ye. Depart. of State who in consequent of instructions given to him, Authorises Wm. Short Esqr. to draw upon us for Ten thousand Dollars, which we shall duly honor and shall debit the Department of State with Such Sums as that Gentleman shall in Consequence enter upon us. We have the honor to be Sir Your...