From John Adams to James Drake, 18 April 1797
Philadelphia April 18 1797
Sir
I sent 600 dollars this morning to the Bank to purchase a Postnote and they sent me the inclosed. I hope it will answer your purpose: But it is not exactly as I wished and intended. You will please acknowlege the rest of it by return of Post
I am Sir your obliged servant
John Adams
MHi: Adams Family Papers, Letterbooks.