11From John Adams to James McHenry, 27 July 1799 (Adams Papers)
I have received the letter of Gen. Hamilton, inclosed in yours of 22 July, which I return as you desire. I see no material or reasonable objection against the appointment of Mr Thomas Y How to be a second lieutenant in the eleventh regiment. MHi : Adams Family Papers, Letterbooks.
12[Diary entry: 27 July 1799] (Washington Papers)
27. Morning calm. Mer. at 76. Calm all day. Mer. 88 at highest & 85 at Night.