1To John Adams from Daniel Jackson, 4 October 1798 (Adams Papers)
On the second day of October Instant, I took possession of this Place, agreeably to the Orders, which I had heretofore received. And with as little ceremony, considering where the importance of the Fortress, as could be obscured on such occasion, owing principally as I conceive to the former Commander— The Governor of the Commonwealth, together with Genl. Davis expressed a wish to the late...