John Marshall to John Adams, September 9, 1800

Washington Septr. 9th. 1800

Sir

I now send you a copy of the letter transmited to Mr. King—I wrote him also privately stating the best opinion here to be that not more than two milion of Dollars coud justly be chargeable to the United States under the treaty

I am Sir with the highest respect / Your Obedt. Servt.

J Marshall