Adams Papers

From John Adams to Oliver Wolcott, Jr., 25 October 1798

Quincy Oct 25th 1798

Dear Sir

I return you the pardon of Wanton signed & pray you to have the seal of the US <official> affixed & the man liberated as soon as possible being convinced that humanity & the public good will justify it.

J Adams

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    Adams Papers
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    From John Adams to Oliver Wolcott, Jr., 25 October 1798
    Author
    Adams, John
    Recipient
    Wolcott, Oliver, Jr.
    Date
    25 October 1798

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    “From John Adams to Oliver Wolcott, Jr., 25 October 1798,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Adams/99-02-02-3154. [This is an Early Access document from The Adams Papers. It is not an authoritative final version.]

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