Nicolaas & Jacob Van Staphorst to John Adams, October 24, 1783

Amsterdam the 24 th. October 1783.

Sir

We have the honour to acknowledge the Receipt of yoúr Esteemed favoúr of 14 th. Instant. by which we observe with much Sorrow the Attack of a fever yoúr Excell y. has been troubled with, We hope it will not have been of any Continuance, but that we Shall Soon have the pleasúre to be informed of yoúr Excell y. being Restored to perfect health.

Our Last to yoúr Excell y. was of the 16 th. Inst t. , but as we fear Said Letter will not have Reached yoúr hands before yoúr departure to London, we inclose herein its Copy for yoúr Excell y’s. perusal—. 1 and as we Crave reference to it; we have the honoúr in Compliance to yoúr Excell ys. desire to advice you, that the Number of Obligations Remaining to be disposed of are 1768.—.

Allways disposed to be of any Service to your Excell y. we are going to Lodge a Credit in yoúr Excell y’s. favoúr at Mess s. C. & R d. Puller in London, with Order to pay yoúr Excell y. whatever Sum of Money yoúr Excell y. maybe Wanted.— 2

As we Can’t See yoúr Excell s. Coming to Amsterdam Will occasion any benefit to the Loan, we think if your Excell y. particular business does not necessarily Require this Turn, yoúr Excellency may for the benefit of his health, renounce to the fatigues of Such a Voiage.

We Remain Always with the Sincerest Esteem / Sir / Yoúr Excell ys. most obed t. / most humble Servants.

Wilhem & Jan Willink

Nich s. & Jacob van Staphorst

de la Lande & fynje