1From John Adams to Hendrik Bicker, 6 November 1780 (Adams Papers)
Mr. Blomberg is so ill, that he cannot Speak, upon Business, which obliges me, to beg the Favour of your Advise, whether I ought to give more than according to the following Plan. A Interest 5 Pr. Cent Pr. Annum for 10 years. To the House for negotiating the Capital 1 Pr. Cent. To the Undertakers to furnish the Capital 1 Pr. Cent Brokerage ½ Pr. Cent. And for the Yearly paying off of 10 Pr...