Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 to Sylvanus Bourne re: complaints about Mr. Skipwith
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07117 Author/Creator: Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 Place Written: The Hague Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1795/02/19 Pagination: 2 p. : address : Height: 23.1 cm, Width: 19 cm Order a Copy
As Minister to the Netherlands he complains about a letter from Mr. Skipwith, "who must know perfectly well that I cannot command a farthing of public money for the application of which I am not expressly authorized." Adams also questions the authenticity of the Skipworth's letter. Adams fears that complying with the vague request for money will "lead to circumstances unpleasant to me, and dangerous to those we are disposed to serve."
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