From John Adams to Oliver Wolcott, Jr., 26 September 1799
Quincy Sept 26th 1799
Sir
I return signed the commission to be filled with the name of Robert Pringle as recommended by you & Mr. Read.
I will accquaint Gen. Lincoln that Ebenezer Skiff is appointed keeper of the light house at Gayhead. I hope to salute you not long after the 10th Oct
MHi: Adams Family Papers, Letterbooks.