Sylvanus Bourne to John Adams, August 15, 1790

Boston Aug t 15 th 1790

D r Sir—

Observing by the Papers that you are one of the Comm rs: appointed for purchasing part of the public Debt at
Markett in which you will , Start deletion, doubtless , End, probably wish
to employ an agent—if this should be the Case—M r Woodward
occurred to my mind as a person well calculated for such an employ—both for integrity
& a thourough acquaintance in this kind of buisness—having been for a long enrolled
in the list of speculators in Boston & with reputation— should it be convenient to
employ him as an agent while you will serve the publick—you will also confer an
essential favour on a meritorious Individual— 1

I am at a loss to determine why the Consular Bill has been short of
sight—it will prevent my Departure for some time 2

I have the honour to be with great / Respect Y r Ob Serv t

Silv a. Bourne