To John Adams from Benjamin Stoddert, 25 May 1799
Navy Department 25. May 1799.
Sir
I am this Day honored with your two letters of the 19th. Inst. the contents of which shall be strictly attended to.
I have the honor to be / with the highest respect / & esteem sir Yr most / Obed Servt.
Ben Stoddert.
MHi: Adams Papers.