Diary of John Quincy Adams, volume 1

Dedication

4th.

January 1st. 1785. Saturday. JQA

1785-01-01

January 1st. 1785. Saturday. Adams, John Quincy
January 1st. 1785. Saturday.

Compliments to the Royal family at Versailles. My father carried twenty Guineas to distribute among the servants of the great folks, a tribute every minister is obliged to pay annually.