Wilhem & Jan (business) Willink to John Adams, April 30, 1789

Amsterdam 30 April 1789

Sir

We had the pleasure of waiting on you in may & in Oct r. A o . D o: in forming you by the latter of your good luck of your number 995. of the Obligat s. of 4 per C t. wh ch. had a price drawn of f 1000:— one thousand Guild s. among those drawn Last Year conform the agreem t. wh ch. Should be at your disposal by Sending us a Receipt for the Same. 1

tho’ We Continue Without any of your esteemed favors, we embrace this Opportunity to Congratulate You on your Election wh ch. we are persuaded will prove to the benifit & dignity of the United States & hope it will likewise be to your satisfaction after all the trouble you take on you

We always flattered ourselves we Long ago should have heard from you, and we hope not by the distance you now are at, to be entirely out of your Remembrance, we beg Leave to pay Our Respectfull Compliments to M rs. Adams & have the honor to Remain with great esteem / Sir / Your most obedient servants

Wilhem & Jan Willink