To John Adams from Edward Pope, 24 September 1798
Newbedford, Sept. 24 1798
Sir,
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,
Edw Pope
Collector of the Customs
MWA: West Family Papers.