1To John Adams from Joseph Brown, Jr., 6 August 1791 (Adams Papers)
The Recollection Sir of having had the honor of your Acquaintance, and of having receivd politeness and Attention from you in a foreign Country, emboldens me to address you upon a subject, which doubtless from your exalted Station you must be frequently importund with, that is to request your influence y with the President in my behalf to obtain the office of Collector of the port of...