1Dennis DeBerdt to John Adams, 6 February 1784 (Adams Papers)
I have now the Honor to forward you a letter from my friend M r: Edward Browne of Ostend, which respects the business we had the Honor to converse on when you was last in London Shoud the contents of his letter meet your Ideas, I am confident no Gentleman residing at Ostend more eligible for the purpose, & I beg leave to recommend the business to your particular attention My Brother M r Reed...
2John Jay to John Adams, 6 February 1784 (Adams Papers)
D r. Franklin informs me, that in your Passage from England to Holland, you experienced many more difficulties than are common even at this rigid Season. Mine from Dover to Calais, was far from being short or pleasant. Neptune however was less uncivil to me than to You— Neither of us have enjoyed much of his favor: but I will forgive him with all my Heart, if he will let me pass once more in...