From John Adams to Timothy Pickering, 8 August 1799
Quincy August 8th 1799
Sir
The inclosed letters & documents from Samuel Cooper Esqr I transmit at the request of Mr. William Shaw, now of this town & my near neigbor. I pray you to convey them by the first opportunity to Mr. King, with a request to him, to obtain the discharge of this gentlemen as soon as possible.
MHi: Adams Family Papers, Letterbooks.