1To John Adams from Edward Pope, 24 September 1798 (Adams Papers)
Doct. Samuel West, jr: being desirous of entering into the Military service of his Country as a Surgeon, has procured letters from three of the most respectable Physicians, in this quarter, certifying their opinion of his abilities—In which I heartily concur.—Those letters will accompany this, from / Your Excellency’s most obedient, / and very humble Servant, MWA : West Family Papers.
2To James Madison from Edward Pope, 31 December 1803 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 31 December 1803. Acknowledged in Daniel Brent to Pope, 8 Feb. 1804 (DNA: RG 59, DL, vol. 14), as containing a letter from impressed seaman Abiah Hathaway to his father. Brent added that it would be necessary for the friends of the sailor to provide JM with proof of Hathaway’s citizenship and a description of his person before application could be made for his release.