John Adams to Rufus King, April 19, 1787

London April 19 th. 1787.

D r. Sir—

M r. Francis Upton, a Gentleman recommended to me by M r: Hartley, will have the Honour to deliver you this Letter, He goes to NewYork, about an Estate Claimed by him, his Brother & Sister I beg Leave to introduce him to you— 1

This Country affords nothing new—an obstinate continuation of the same Ministry, the same Principles Spirit, Passions, Prejudices, and in one word system is no News,— I hope soon to receive some however from Congress which will enable me to get out of this atmosphere early next year,— I can do nothing more in Europe, and cannot do less than nothing I hope in America—

Yours &c

J. A