From John Adams to Benjamin Stoddert, 5 June 1799
Quincy June 5th 1799
Sir
Inclosed are recommendations of Joseph Williston & Habijah Savage, to be midshipman to whom I pray you to send warrants. If they can be admitted on board the Boston I shall be glad—if not they may be appointed to some other ship
MHi: Adams Family Papers, Letterbooks.