From John Adams to Benjamin Stoddert, 22 July 1799
Quincy July 22d 1799
Sir
Inclosed is a recommendation from the Mayor & Alderman of New Haven of David Phipps Esqr to be a Captain in the navy. We shall not probably appoint more Captains till the Senate meets. I recommend to your consideration & enquiry, Samuel Tucker of Massachusetts as another candidate for the commission of Captain
MHi: Adams Family Papers, Letterbooks.