From John Adams to Oliver Wolcott, Jr., 21 September 1798
Quincy Sept 21st 1798
Sir
Mr Andrew Halliburton of Portsmouth has called this morning upon me with the inclosed letters, which I transmit to you for your consideration with all other letters & recommendations you may receive relative to the succession to the naval office
With great esteem &c
John Adams
MHi: Adams Family Papers, Letterbooks.