To John Adams from Benjamin Stoddert, 5 September 1799
Navy Department 5 September 1799
Sir,
Having no Blank Commissions and Warrants with yr Signature on hand, I do myself the honor to enclose forty of each for your signature—
I have the honor to be with / the greatest respect & esteem, / sir, your most obed hbl servant
Ben Stoddert
MHi: Adams Papers.