William (1755-1816) Smith to Abigail Adams, December 31, 1778

Boston 31st Decr. 1778

I have inclos’d two hundred & thirty six Dollars. The amount of the bills was £100. 16. The Cask of Wine gaug’d 30 Gallons. Deducting the £30 you desir’d leaves the sum inclos’d. I shou’d have sent it before, but have not had any oppertunity till the present. Mr. S. Bradford has sent you a Billet 1 by Mr. Gannet. He sails next Sunday for France in the Alliance, if you have any letters to send to Mr. Adams he will take the charge of them. If I had know [n] that you wou’d have dispos’d of the £100 bill for paper I shou’d have likt to have had it. 2

We have nothing new here. I remain your affectionate Couzin,

Wm. Smith