From John Adams to James McHenry, 22 August 1799
Quincy Aug 22d 1799
Sir
I consent to the appointment of Mr. William Hosack to be lieutenant in the first regiment of Artillery as recommended by Major Gen. Hamilton & by you in your letter of the 14 & that you should signify the appointment to the vacancy made by the resignation of Dr Hall as surgeon of the 10th regiment.
MHi: Adams Family Papers, Letterbooks.