To John Adams from John Marshall, 9 September 1800
Washington Septr. 9th. 1800
Sir
I now send you a copy of the letter transmited to Mr. King—I wrote him also privately stating the best opinion here to be that not more than two milion of Dollars coud justly be chargeable to the United States under the treaty
I am Sir with the highest respect / Your Obedt. Servt.
J Marshall
MHi: Adams Papers.