To John Adams from Amasa Stetson, 31 August 1812
Dorchester Augt. 31st 1812
Hon’d Sir,
Permit me to congratulate you, on this glorious event.
The Constitution Capt. Hull has captured and sunk the British Frigate Guerreer, after a short but Brilliant Action, inclos’d are the particulars.
I have the honor to be, / with great Respect / Sir / your most Obedt. Servt.
Amasa Stetson
MHi: Adams Papers.