From John Adams to Benjamin Stoddert, 10 August 1798
Quincy Augt 10. 1798
Sir
I received yesterday your letter of the third of this month.—The Commissions inclosed I return signed, and approve of the List of officers.—The Heat of the weather from the day I left Philadelphia, has been excessive, and continues so to this moment.—
I am Sir / yr. mo. obt & hume. Servt,
John Adams
MHi: Adams Family Papers, Letterbooks.