From John Adams to Benjamin Stoddert, 18 August 1798
Quincy Aug. 18.1798
Sir
Inclosed is a Letter from Mr Rutledge at Newport and recommendations from a great Number of respectable Inhabitants of Charleston in favour of George Cross to be a Captain in the Navy. To this Letter and these recommendations I pray you to pay a particular Attention.
DNA: RG 45--Naval Records Collection.