Adams Papers

From John Adams to John Marshall, 5 October 1800

Quincy Oct. 5. 1800

Dear Sir

Enclosed is a Memorial from a respectable Merchant in Boston Mr Babcock. Mr Lewis has a similar request before you.

Can We do any Thing in either Case or is it worth while to send another Agent to negotiate with the Isle of France?

J Adams

Enclosed is the Permit signed for the Brig. Amazon to carry Passengers to France, sent me in yours of 26. septr.

DNA: RG 59—CD—Consular Despatches, Port Louis.

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