john Adams A fascinating contemporary extract of a letter from John Adams to Francis Dana 1743-1811) Adam's secretary in France lp 8vo Nov 4, 1784 Adams promises to reimburse expenses of his son future President John Quincy Adams writes me what I am in debt to your account of my son and draw upon me for it what ever it is unless you can persuade Congress to allow it to you They ought to allows you for a Clerk and if they do, this expense may be saved to