Thomas Barclay to John Adams, October 18, 1784

L’Orient 18 th. October 1784—

Dear Sir

Inclosed is a letter which I received Yesterday under Cover from M r. Dumas, I suppose the old Gentleman sent it to Me, as you are wholly Unknown in and about Paris— 1 I hope the security of the Conveyance will make You amends for the Delay—

I have purchased for M rs. Adams some Hyson, and other Teas, which will be left at Pichinies at Passy Near the Barrier au Conferance, who keeps a Pension, 2 It is Containd in a Box with other Teas for Doctor Franklin and M r. Jefferson— The quality Not Very uncommon, but as good as any at this place, of the last Importation from China, and so reasonable in the price that I Dare Not Mention it. lest you shou’d think less of the Tea than it deserves—

You were Extremely well off in getting the set of China which was Intended for M r. Ridley for I do assure You, there is Not such a one for Sale in this Town— I intend to return to Paris, by way of Bordeaux. Can I do any thing for you there, do You want any wines, of Good Quality and at the Cheapest rate.

I have a great mind to send you a Couple of hh ds. of Obrion Claret 3 at 500 livres Per hh d — I shall desire M r. Darcel to Call on you for 1000 livres. which please to pay him on My acco. 4

You will have the Goodness to present My Best wishes to M rs. Adams and Miss Adams, and to beleiv Me My Dear Sir / Your Very Aff. / and Obedient Servant

Tho s Barclay