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From John Adams to Benjamin Stoddert, 18 August 1798

Quincy Aug. 18.1798

Sir

Inclosed is a Letter from Mr Rutledge at Newport and recommendations from a great Number of respectable Inhabitants of Charleston in favour of George Cross to be a Captain in the Navy. To this Letter and these recommendations I pray you to pay a particular Attention.

DNA: RG 45--Naval Records Collection.

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