John Adams to John Jay, April 20, 1784

Hague April 20. 1784

Dear Sir

I am extreamly Sorry, to read in your Letter of the 8 th. that you think of embarking for America. Let me beg of you to reconsider that Project. if you persist in it, I shall repent of having written for my Family and wish I had it in my Power to go there too.

The Committee to whom, the Dispatches by Thaxter were referred have reported that a Commission be sent to the 3 named in the Resolution of the 1. of May last, to treat with all the maritime Powers, who may wish to treat, and I Suppose Such a Commission will Soon arrive. As soon as I know of its Arrival, I will Sett off, for Paris.

I have rec d a Letter, under a Cover, which you knew of, the Writer desires to be remembered to you, your Lady, & to M r Charmichael. 1

Dana is, as I Suppose a Member of Congress, and now at Anapolis.

If you Should be decided to return home, which I hope you are not, I beg to know about what Time you expect to leave Paris, for I should regret as much as you, the Loss of an Opportunity to converse with you before you go.

With great and Sincere Esteem / yours

John Adams