1From John Adams to William Hindman, 22 May 1789 (Adams Papers)
I have received your kind letter of April 24 th —recommending Gustavus Scott Esq r for employment in the Law Department— The President is you know in the first Instance the sole Judge of the Persons proper to be nominated to officer When the Nomination is made the Senate have a Negative but the Vice President has no Voice excepting in the case of an equal division of the Senators— There are...
2To John Adams from William Hindman, 28 July 1800 (Adams Papers)
If timely enough in my Application, I shall esteem it a particular Favor, if You would be kind enough to confer on Mr: Archibald Campbell of Baltimore the Marshall’s Office of Maryland, vacant by the Death of Mr: Greybell—Mr: Campbell is fully qualified to discharge the Duties of the Office.— I am / with the highest Respect / Yr: very hble Servt MHi : Adams Papers.
3To John Adams from John Eager Howard, 25 February 1801 (Adams Papers)
We take the liberty to recommend Mr. John Rousby Plater as a proper Character to fill the appointment of one of the assistant Judges of the Territory of Columbia. We have the honor to be with great Respect and Esteem / Sir, / Your obedt. Serts MHi : Adams Papers.