John Adams to Edmund Jenings, February 11, 1781

11. Feb. [ , Start insertion, 1781 , End, ]

Dear Sir

I thank you for the Translation, which came to hand yesterday. 1 I do myself the Honour to inclose you, a Pamphlet, translated from the third Edition of the Dutch. It was written by Mr. Calkoen they pronounce it Kalkoon, a Lawyer of the first Character here, with whom I am very well acquainted. The Pamphlet is a consummate Justification of Van Berkel, Tamminck and all the Rest. It is amazing that York should have been thirty Years here, and learnt no more of the Constitution and History. 2

What is become of the Remarks upon Galloway? 3 That curious one, has now attacked Keppel. 4 Strange that such a low, lying fellow should make such a Noise. The Ministry themselves will soon be cheated by that Wretch and abandon him.