To John Adams from Benjamin Stoddert, 17 July 1799
Navy Department 17th July 1799
Sir
I have the honor to enclose, agreeably to a request contained in a letter from Mr Shaw of the 9th instant, the regulations for the government of the Navy together with my report on the naval establishment.
I have the honor to be, with / the greatest respect and esteem / Sir, / Your most Obd. Hb. St.
Ben Stoddert
MHi: Adams Papers.