From John Adams to Benjamin Stoddert, 22 August 1799
Quincy August 22d 1799
Sir
Inclosed is a letter from Mr Senator Foster, recommending Dr Mason of Newport. Another from Mr Cabot, one from Dr. Tappan & another to him from Dr. Osgood, recommending the Rev. Mr. Samuel Sargeant to be a chaplain. Tappan & Osgood are divines of the highest characters among us. Mr Sargeant appears very worthy.
MHi: Adams Family Papers, Letterbooks.