Papers of John Adams, volume 12

To Jean Luzac

From C. W. F. Dumas

From Thomas Digges, 20 March 1782 Digges, Thomas JA

1782-03-20

From Thomas Digges, 20 March 1782 Digges, Thomas Adams, John
From Thomas Digges
Hotel First Bible Wednesy night 10 oClock 20 March 1782 Sir

I am just arrivd here from London, and instead of personally waiting upon You I make so free as to send a messenger with this and its inclosure together with a few late News Papers.

I have a matter of publick moment to mention to You; As well as to speak to a private affair of consequence to myself which will I think lead me in a very few days to Dr. F at Paris. My present purpose is to beg for half an hours conversation with You. I am at present, and shall be for tomorrow, totally unknown in the Hotel, a line340 directed for me, or any message to the Gentn who arrivd this night and lodges in the Room No 10 will be duly attended to.

I am with Great Respect Sir Your very Ob Servt T. Digges

RC (Adams Papers); addressed: “John Adams Esqr”; endorsed: “M. Diggs Letter from the first Bible.” and “Mr Hartley.”; by John Thaxter: “Mr. Hartley Feby. 19. March 11th. 1782.”