From John Quincy Adams to John Adams Smith, 14 November 1816
Ealing 14 November 1816.
Dear Sir,
Under the circumstances stated in Coll Aspinwalls certificate (which I return) and in your Letter, I cannot reccommend John McIntosh to relief as a destitute American Seaman.
I enclose the Power of Attorney with the certificate concerning the Mayor of Leeds to which the Legation Seal must be affixed. truly yours
MHi: Adams Family Papers, Letterbooks.