1From John Adams to Silas Talbot, 1 July 1799 (Adams Papers)
I do myself the Pleasure to inclose a Letter from the Secretary of the Navy to you with your Commission, to which I know you will do Honor. I wish you all the Success and Glory in the Enjoyment of it, which you can possibly wish yourself. With great / Regard your most humble / Sert CtMyMHi .
2From John Adams to Silas Talbot, 1 July 1799 (Adams Papers)
I do myself the pleasure to inclose a letter from the Secretary of the Navy to you with your commission, to which I know you will do honor. I wish you all the success & glory in the enjoyment of it, which you can possibly wish yourself With great regard your most humble MHi : Adams Family Papers, Letterbooks.
3From John Adams to Silas Talbot, 8 July 1799 (Adams Papers)
I have this moment received your favor of this days date by Mr Tarbell & had before received your note.—I can give no answer to any of your propositions nor determine any thing concerning officers or men untill I know who is to command the Constitution. Your refusal to accept the commission has ruined all my designs. It was altogether unexpected to me. I know not the facts at present with...
4From John Adams to Silas Talbot, 12 July 1799 (Adams Papers)
As it is of importance, that the constitution should sail on her cruize as soon as possible, you are hereby authorized and directed to require the service of any marines to repair on board, without loss of time, till your compliment is as full as you think necessary. I am Sir your humble servant MHi : Adams Family Papers, Letterbooks.
5From John Adams to Silas Talbot, 13 July 1799 (Adams Papers)
If it is your opinion upon consulting Dr. St Medard that Dr. Blake can be spared without inconvenience, you have my consent to give him leave of absence for this cruize. MHi : Adams Family Papers, Letterbooks.