Papers of John Adams, volume 7
1778-11-12
My last1 informed you of my Intention to send you by the Messagerie2 a Case of old W. India Spirit, and at the same time I requested you to send a dozen to Mr. Alexander and a dozen to Dr. Bancroft. I have now to inform you that it left Nantes last Saturday accompanied with an acquit a Caution which I request you to return to me properly indorsed at the Bureau at Paris. I must beg your particular attention to this formality, as otherwise I shall be subject to pay a heavy Duty and perhaps a Fine, Rum being contraband.
I have the honour to be with great Respect Sir Your most obed Ser.
P.S. There is a Packet in the Case, addressed to Mr. Alexander, which please to send to him.3
Of 27 Oct. (not found), but see JA to Williams, 8 Nov. (above).
The state-controlled overland shipping company (Larousse, Grand dictionnaire universel
).
The postscript was written in the left margin.