Francis Dana to John Adams, May 9, 1783

S t: Petersbourg April 28 th. 1783. OS [ 9 May N.S. ]

Dear Sir

The post of the 21 st. inst: brôt M r: Thaxter’s Letters of the 31 st. of March, and 3 d. of April; by which I find you had received mine of the 24 th. of Feb y: informing you that I had that day communicated my Mission to the Vice Chanc r: and the reason why I did it. 1 The Contents of this packet will therefore much surprise you. You will be ready to ask what has since taken place. I only answer the first objection Cause assigned, at present. Hereafter I may attempt to account for so unexpected an Event— I have only to pray you if M r: T. has leisure, to desire him to make out a copy of the Memorial, and of my Letter to the Vice-Chancellor accompanying it. 2 You will be pleased to forward this packet, which you are desired to read, by the first occasion. From your Friend & humble Servant.

FD

P. S. Send no more Letters on to me here, unless I shortly request you to do it.