To John Adams from Harrison Gray Otis, 18 September 1798
Boston Septr 18. 1798
Sir
I do myself the honor to introduce to you Captain Joseph Ingraham, who waits on you with a desire of stating his qualifications and pretensions to an appointment in the navy—Having been heretofore permitted to mention to you the name of this Gentleman, & his nautical reputation, I will only subjoin that I have the honor to be / with the greatest Respect / Sir, / Yr most obedt: Servt
H. G. Otis
MHi: Adams Papers.