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
MHi: Adams Family Papers, Letterbooks.

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