Paul R Randall to John Adams, November 1, 1788

New-York. White Hall street N o. 2.— November—1788—

Sir

Having applied to Congress for the payment of my salary—being in despair of obtaining it from M r Lamb—they have been pleased to refer my memorial to the board of Treasury “to take order thereupon”— who have directed me to request from you a certification of the manner of my Appointment as I have no commission of any kind— 1

I wish also for the sake of my reputation to shew that I was employed by yourself and M r Jefferson and not by a man so much reprobated as is M r Lamb

I have been confined by a painful and dangerous illness for twelve months past—was therefore incapacitated to pursue any measures for procuring the said payment, which has become very necessary to me—

I beg sir that you will pardon the trouble I must unavoidably give you and to permit me to present my respectful compliments to M rs. Adams—and also by my best wishes to commend myself to your consideration.

I have the Honor to be with much regard / sir / Your humble servant

Paul Richard Randall