John Adams to Duncan, Jr Ingraham, February 22, 1784

The Hague Feb y: 22 d. 1784.

Dear Sir.

I am ashamed to have, let your Letter remain so long unanswered— I did not know untill I rec’d it that you had paid for me the Rent or sent so many Parcells to America. There is a small Difference between your Account and mine, but your’s may be the right one. if you can find it, consistent to come with M rs: Ingraham and my friend Duncan and take a Dinner with me, or alone, I will pay you the Ballance here. if not I will write to Mess rs: Willinks, Van Staphorsts & de la Lande & Fynje to pay you and take your Receipt, upon your Account, Copy of which you will be so good as to leave, with them to send to me with a Receipt upon it. 1

I wish you and your Family all Happiness and particularly, a pleasant Voyage, whenever you go.

with much Esteem &c