From John Adams to Benjamin Stoddert, 29 April 1799
Quincy April 29th 1799
Sir
I enclose for your consideration, letters from Mr Reed member of congress, Doc Orr and Doc Dunbar recommending Mr Oliver Dunbar to be a surgeons mate. Their testimonials are respectable, and if you have no objection to the young gentlemen’s appointment there is none on the part of your humble servant
MHi: Adams Family Papers, Letterbooks.