John Adams to Christian Lotter, June 10, 1785

Bath. Hotel. Westminster. 10 th. June. 1785.

Sir,

I am sorry to have given M r: or Mad e: Dumas any trouble about my little affairs at the Hotel. 1 Their friendship for me would have induced them to take the trouble upon them; but, as it is not necessary, I am sorry I ever hinted to M r: Dumas any thing about overseeing the packing of my books & c: & c: — But I have written to him & M r: Willinks that you are to come over with the things. M r. Willinks will employ Packers to assist you in the business, and I hope for my things as soon as possible, being in great want of them— 2

I am in haste, / yrs:

J: A.