From John Adams to Benjamin Stoddert, 17 October 1798
Quincy Oct 17th 1798
Sir
I have signed and inclosed to Col Pickering the authority to act in your absence in the Navy office as you inclosed it to me in your favor of the 9th. Your letter of the 10th is of much importance & deserves consideration. I am &c
John Adams
MHi: Adams Family Papers, Letterbooks.