Papers of John Adams, volume 10

To Samuel Huntington

To Benjamin Rush

To James Lovell, 20 September 1780 JA Lovell, James

1780-09-20

To James Lovell, 20 September 1780 Adams, John Lovell, James
To James Lovell
Dear Sir Amsterdam septr. 20. 1780

Yours of 10 July1 is before me. Mr. Searle and every other Gentleman that you recommend to me, shall be treated with all the respect possible. I hope to see him but fear it will not be soon. I hope you 165will send Mr. Laurens here Minister Plenipotentiary. We have not shewn so much Attention and Respect to this Republick as it deserves, or as their Interest and ours requires. A Minister here, would be able to do a great deal of good. He would have a great Influence upon the publick opinions of several Nations. If Mr. Laurens declines, which I hope he will not, pray send some other. We daily expect News from Petersbourg, which if it should be unfavourable I shall forever think it owing to our Neglect in not having a Minister at the Hague.

Yours affectionately.

LbC (Adams Papers).

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Not printed, see Samuel Adams' letter of 10 July, note 2 (above).