From John Adams to John Marshall, 11 August 1800
Quincy August 11. 1800
Dear Sir
Mr Frederick Butler of Weathersfield in Connecticutt requests a Patent for the Invention of a Tin Cook Stove the description of which is inclosed. He incloses the money necessary by Law. I pray your particular Attention to carry this Business through the offices and to send him a Patent.
With great regard
John Adams
MHi: Adams Family Papers, Letterbooks.