Thomas Barclay to John Adams, August 9, 1784

Paris 9 Aug 1784—

Dear Sir,

I received your letter by M r. Bingham and heartily Congratulate you on the happy arrival in England. 1

M r. Jefferson is here, but I have Not heard any thing of M r. Humphries, nor did I know of the arrival M r. Jefferson untill late last Night, and therefore have Not Yet seen him—

I shall Endeavor to take Auteuil for you this day, by the Month, as possibly you may Not Chuse to pass the Winter there, and I will Inform you of my success by Next post— you must find your own Linen, Knives and some ther articles— I think I Can get the place for you at about 500 livres per Month, with liberty to quit it at a Months Notice—and upon these terms if I Cannot get better I will Close the Bargain—

Beleive Me sincerely / Dear Sir / Your Mo: Obed ser v.

Tho s Barclay