Thomas Brand Hollis to John Adams, September 6, 1787

The Hide Thursday 6 Septem. 1787.

Dear Sir

I had the pleasure to receive your favor this morning shall be very happy to receive you & m rs Adams your own day tuesday 11 th:

pray tell Col Smith I will not say one word about the conditions of his visit but shall be glad to see him & his Lady on his own terms. these Americans will have their own way and so let them.

if it was possible I should be glad to see Jennings with you. however we will meet in town.

I am perfectly satisfied without reading more.

I know not how the date escaped me but beleive it was last friday the post mark will show it if necessary.

The preface to Bellendenus, a scarce book almost forgot, will entertain you it is the subject of conversation & cried up by opposition. The Author I know, is a clergyman very sensible & one of the first greek scholars but between ourselves an Apostate in civil & religious matters. 1

The American Spirit is up in France Holland & Brabant & I hope in Peru may it live. 2

Adieu, till I see you & M rs Adams here in perfect health & good spirit. / I am Dear Sir / with great regard / your sincere Friend

T. Brand Hollis.