From John Adams to Benjamin Stoddert, 27 May 1799
Quincy May 27th 1799
Sir,
I enclose you some papers from Mr. Bradford Marshall of this district & a letter from some French officers prisoners at Wiscassett. I pray your attention to the subject & I believe it will be adviseable to give them all leave to return to France upon Parol, not to serve against the United States by sea or land
I am &c
MHi: Adams Family Papers, Letterbooks.