From John Adams to Benjamin Stoddert, 20 September 1799
Quincy Sept 20th 1799
Sir
Inclosed is a request from Edward Brewer, to be an officer in the army or marines. The certificates and recommendations are from good authority. I pray you to make him a Lieutenant of Marines. He will be likely to recruit for you as fast as any man.
MHi: Adams Family Papers, Letterbooks.