John Adams to Benjamin Franklin and John Jay (unpublished)
The Hague March 27. 1784
Gentlemen

I have the Honour to inclose a Letter from Mr. Edward Browne of Ostend and another from Mr. De Berdt. Mr. Browne was introduced to me in London by Mr. De Berdt, and appears to be an accomplished Person well acquainted with the Language Laws and Commerce of the Place where he is—if your Excellencys judge proper, I should be obliged to you if you would transmit to Congress, Mr. Brownes Letter and Mr. De Berdts, for the Consideration of that Body. With great

Their Excellencies Mr. Franklin & Mr. Jay.
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