1From John Adams to Stephen Higginson, 4 October 1785 (Adams Papers)
4 We must encourage our own Navigation and Manufactures at least for the present If this system is not pursued, Poor Jefferson and myself shall struggle and Labour in Vain.— the Peoples Expectations will not be answered We Shall...signatories (in this case four) 6,000 rubles for a total of 24,000 rubles, or £4,500 sterling (
2From John Adams to Stephen Higginson, 14 July 1789 (Adams Papers)
I received your favor of the 4