To John Adams from Arthur Fenner, 27 August 1799
Providence 27 Aug 1799.
Sir
Being informed that a Naval Hospital is to be established at Newport take the liberty of recommending to your Notice Doctor Mason of that Town as Chief Physician. From the best information I can obtain, believe him to be a Gentleman well qualified for the Appointment.
I have the Honõr to be / Your Obt Friend
Arthur Fenner.
MHi: Adams Papers.