John Adams to Nicolaas & Jacob Van Staphorst, December 14, 1783

London December 14. 1783

Gentlemen

I have received your Letter of the Second of December and am extreamly Sorry to learn, that a Number of M r Morris’s Bills have been protested.

You did very prudently in writing immediately to M r Franklin, to enquire if M r Grand could afford you, any Assistance. I hope you have received a favourable Answer.

I am waiting for Answers from M r Franklin to Letters written to him, to determine whether I am to return to Paris or the Hague. But I dont know that I could be of any Service to you, if I were in Holland.

With much Esteem &c