John Thaxter to John Adams, May 4, 1782

Amsterdam 4th. May 1782

Sir

I have sent to Mr. Hodshon 1 since your Departure
to send the Packer, but he cannot come ’till Monday, which I suspected as this is a busy day
all over the World. As soon as he comes on Monday, I will set him to work and give all the
Assistance that depends on me. There is between twenty and thirty Tons of Turf, and a few
Bushels of Coal, which Stephens seems very desirous of having. He does not ask it as a Gift,
but imagine it would not be unacceptable. 2 This
lays with You, and it shall be sent forward if You choose or left to be sold. —There will be
some empty Bottles, which the Wineseller had better take, paying the ordinary Price. However
as You please. The Baskets will take them all I believe.

I have seen Mr. Barclay, and he is much better—desires his best Respects and wishes You
better Health.

Best Compliments to Mr. Dumas and Family.

With an invariable Respect & Attachment I have the honor to be, Sir, your most
obedient & most humble Servant,

J Thaxter