William Stephens Smith to John Adams, January 9, 1795

New York Jan y. 9 th. 1795

Dear Sir

M rs: Smith has shewn me the Letter you wrote on the 2 d. ins t. with the Copies of those you presented to The Count D e Vergennes The extract from Brissots Journal I noticed, and really think there is a greater combination to deprive you of the tribute due to your services, than I ever noticed pointed against any Individual— 1 I think it a duty you owe yourself and Country, to resist it, & this can be effectually done, by publishing a few of your Letters— those you have now sent, will fully do away the observation of Brissot— will you give me leave to publish such extracts as are in point, I think it will do good—but I will not attempt it without your permission, M rs: S. & The Boy’s are well

I am D r. Sir Your most Obed t: / Humble Ser t.

W: S: Smith