1From John Adams to George Little, 25 June 1799 (Adams Papers)
It has been represented to me that Capt Little & his lieutenants would cordially receive Mr Knox as a fourth or an extra Lieutenant on board of the Boston. If this representation is just, it would be agreeable to the president of the United States, that Cap Little should receive on board the Boston frigate temporarily & untill further orders, Mr. Knox as an extra or volunteer lieutenant. With...
2From John Adams to George Little, 2 September 1800 (Adams Papers)
In answer to your letter of yesterday by Lt Potter, I can only say that you shall be at liberty to take which you please of the two Lieutenants. If Mr. Clough should not join you in four days from yesterday, according to his promise, you may take Mr. Potter in his place if you chose to do so. But I will not break in upon your arrangement. I return you Mr. Stoddert’s letter as you desire With...
3From Benjamin Franklin to George Little et al., 28 August 1781 (Franklin Papers)
ALS (draft) and copy: Library of Congress I received your Letter of the 25th Instant, acquainting me with your Escape from Forton Prison in England, and your happy Arrival in France in an open Boat, on which I congratulate you. The best Advice I can give you, is to proceed immediately for L’Orient, where there are generally Vessels belonging to America, in which you may find a Passage. I...