John Adams to Jonathan Williams, November 21, 1778

Passy Novr 21. 1778

Sir

I have received your Favour of the 12 and yesterday, the Rum was brought here consisting of forty Eight Bottles. Two I Suppose had been used to wet the Whistle of the Porters.

I paid Seventy five Livres 1 and the Man was or pretended to be wroth that I gave him no more.

Mr. Alexander Shall have his Dozen and his Packet and Dr. Bancroft, his.

I beg of you to draw upon me for the Cost of the Rum which shall be paid immediately. 2

Inclosed you have the Acquit Caution, as you desired.

I am your humble servant.