To John Adams from Benjamin Stoddert, 19 April 1799
Navy Department 19. April 1799.
Sir
I am honored with your letter of the 19th. April—and in consequence have enclosed in a letter for Capt Parker, his commission as a Lieutenant in the Navy, which requires your signature.
I have the honor to be / with the highest respect / & esteem sir yr. most / Obed Sevt.
Ben Stoddert
MHi: Adams Papers.