To John Adams from Alden Bradford, 4 February 1823
Boston Feby 4.
Sir,
Permit me to introduce to you Judge Thatcher of Thomaston, Maine, who married a daughter of the late Genl. Knox—& who has a Son, that he wishes to have an appointment, as Midshipman in the navy—
Judge Thatcher is a Gentleman of education & high standing in Society—
very respectfully
Alden Bradford
MHi: Adams Papers.