From John Adams to Benjamin Stoddert, 8 August 1799
Quincy August 8th 1799
Sir
I enclose you copies of letters this moment received from Mr. McNeil brought up to me by Dr Welch, from a passenger on board a vessel just arrived, which he has been obliged to compell to perform quarantine. I will send you more on the subject tomorrow.
MHi: Adams Family Papers, Letterbooks.