1Cotton Tufts to Abigail Adams, 23 February 1791 (Adams Papers)
came safe to hand and just timely enough to counter order the Shipping of your Hams & Beef—I have taken measures to secure the Hams & shall attend to some other matters mentioned in Yours as soon as I can with Convenience and am with sincere Regards / Yours affectionately
2Cotton Tufts to Abigail Adams, 20 December 1789 (Adams Papers)
...but have not met with any that is good a considerable Quantity has been sent to New York by a Vessel that saild a day or two past— It is somewhat doubtful whether I shall be able to buy the Hams already prepared, if not shall engage