1From John Adams to Stephen Sayre, 6 December 1780 (Adams Papers)
I received the Letter, which you did me the Honour to write me on the 21 of October, but a few days ago. I am much obliged to you, for the Information it contains; altho I have neither Instructions, nor Powers by which I can improve it, in any other Way than in Speculation. I am, however, extreamly pleased with the Idea of opening a Trade between Russia and North America. It may be done,...