From John Adams to Benjamin Stoddert, 8 April 1799
Quincy April 8th 1799
Sir
Inclosed is a letter from Chief justice Dana. I pray you to send him for his son a commission or warrant as a midshipman by the name of Edmund Trowbridge Dana, & to assure him that he shall be put under Capt. Sever on board his frigate.
I am &c.
MHi: Adams Family Papers, Letterbooks.