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...