1To John Adams from William Hunt, 11 March 1799 (Adams Papers)
Impressed with lively emotions of gratitude, for the nomination of my Son Charles as an Ensign in the Army of the United States; I could wish, if possible, to have him transposed to one of the perminent Regiments, if at any time the goverment should see fit to disband the new raised troops, that his remaining in service may be more sure, as he is desireous of the Army. I hope that I shall not...